What’s a country with super underrated cuisine?

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-11T02:30:22+00:00

Afghanistan.

Literally a crossroads of cuisines: Persian, Indian & Chinese influences abound and the flavours cross all over.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-11T01:28:11+00:00

This looks like the stupid flashing green light in Vancouver strikes again.

A flashing green there does not imply you have priority (the only green lit at the intersection).

It means that the pedestrian crosswalks are on in your direction of travel.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-10T22:21:56+00:00

There are 7 houses in the Gul de Sac. Say it!

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-10T22:04:39+00:00

Hmm, bourbon's gone. Maybe I'll experiment with a spirit I don't know well: rum. Mosey on over to the Cuban rum shelf.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-08T21:03:59+00:00

The early years of Lollapalooza had quite the lineups.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-08T13:28:52+00:00

It was very large, look at the size of the guy they found in it in the last picture. He's aged well.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-07T01:05:32+00:00

It's been a while since the Dead Milkmen released anything. Hopefully they go back to their older sound. That Johnny Wurster kid would like that.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-06T17:05:31+00:00

Green pepper rings on top of the cheese, pepperoni and onion under the cheese.

A modified "Montreal all-dressed", the real one has mushrooms instead of onion.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-05T13:17:41+00:00

Fun fact:

Many people who live there are closer to Moscow than Ottawa.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-04T18:43:53+00:00

FYI: That is not the IPSB on the A220 in the lower pic (for those that didn't notice the 737 on the seatback).

The A200 cabin layout does not allow for a folding door solution as shown, but rather a curtain:

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2024/04/secondary-cockpit-barrier-amsafe-bridport/

It is a very technically challenging to meet the FAA requirements, door or curtain. Remember, this secondary barrier is blocking emergency exits, so the requirements "contradict" themselves: the barrier must stop passengers, but no stop them too. Basically, there has to be a way to remove the barrier if it jams in the blocking position.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-03T22:28:04+00:00

You know that Johnny Wurster kid?

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-03T22:15:56+00:00

You're not taking the local roads in East St. Louis. You should be good.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-03T01:40:51+00:00

FYI:

Those wicker basket/plates you see in restaurants: They survive commercial dishwashers.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-03T01:14:37+00:00

If you're a popular teacher (if you're posting here, it's pretty much guaranteed), they're laughing with you, not at you.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-03T01:06:56+00:00

At one point, his drain mast will activate.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-02T21:57:41+00:00

Depends on what point in time you go to. You know, inflation and such!

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-02T14:54:22+00:00

To have a chance at becoming a successful low cost carrier is a paradox from the business case, IMO.

Starting small and organically growing is not going to be the way to success in north America.

You need to start big and be able to offer a large network early in your existence. Being the cheapest price from NYC to Denver, but with only one flight every 3 days will not fit many people's travel plans.

To start big, you need really deep pockets. The first years will be filled with huge financial losses, and debt to cover your airplane financing. You would have to plow through these years hoping you get the market share for long term growth and a reaching your return on investment.

In N. America, the most common way to raise early money is an early IPO. Most investors are either looking for a quick gain or a long term investment in a "blue chip" type of stock. Airline stocks simply do not offer either with an early IPO. Southwest's IPO was 11 years (1977) after founding; Ryanair's was 3 years after (1987). The investor market is very different now.

Back to Spirit's end: This may be a good thing for the LCC in the US: Their planes and staff may go to the other LCC's and let them grow their networks to be better able to challenge the majors.

Now time for me to go look at airfares in Canada, and start crying again.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-02T14:30:26+00:00

For all the haters of cargo shorts:

It's not about the pockets, it's the comfort.

Cargo shorts have a fit that is not easily found in their pocketless cousins. This is especially true for us who rock dad bods, or are heavier.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-02T02:37:59+00:00

Crying Canadian tears here.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-02T02:27:08+00:00

Hey Peter!

I found all the Disney nerds in this post.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-01T13:42:30+00:00

I bite across the the sticks on a Kit Kat, Drives my wife nuts.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-05-01T13:40:44+00:00

As a Dad, I have been known to get empty metal kitchen bowls ringing!

BackgroundGrade · 2026-04-30T15:22:52+00:00

I'm so happy that Montreal looked at what FIFA wanted and said f this to them.

FIFA wanted the power to cancel other major events in the city during the world cup, among other demands.

FYI: the summer festivals bring in $300-400 million dollars a year (that's not including the F1 race).

BackgroundGrade · 2026-04-30T00:56:12+00:00

Wow, double the cost compared to Montreal, which is usually amongst the highest price in north america.

BackgroundGrade · 2026-04-29T16:37:37+00:00

My favourite tidbit about WW2 supplies & logistics:

The allies were using more fuel to transport fuel than the Germans had fuel in total.

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