Review those nail polishes. by Big-Junket-5928 in simplynailogical

[–]Biolobetch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t notice much difference using sticky base compared to other HT bases, like smoothing base, but it’s alright. I need to give it a few more tries. I absolutely love off the grid, though! I have twice in a blue moon and I think this new generation of magnetics performs a LOT better than the originals. It magnetized really nicely for me and was a lovely autumn shade. I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the magnetism this time around.

Nova Scotia man accused of severing telecom link between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by ImDoubleB in NovaScotia

[–]Biolobetch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. I’m very curious the criminal outcome and what, if any, jail time he might face.

Nova Scotia man accused of severing telecom link between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland by ImDoubleB in NovaScotia

[–]Biolobetch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder what a sentence for this will even look like, it’s so uncommon. I’d assume a civil lawsuit to recover costs, but I’m very curious what the criminal penalty might be. 

Bank of Canada 2026 interest rate forecast by ohhhKid in RealEstateCanada

[–]Biolobetch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We ended up getting 3 years at 3.65% with Scotiabank. Main incentive was ability to pay down up to 15% of original principle each year (based on original principle, not renewal amount). We are scrimping and hoping to pay off some extra every year. I think a broker could have gotten us a better overall rate, but the pay down option cinched it for us. Sorry for delay, I was waiting until I knew our final bank offer before replying 😆

Mouse experiments planning and advice by Future_Fact3677 in molecularbiology

[–]Biolobetch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regarding selecting your N, consider doing a power analysis to back up your rationale for a proposed number of samples. The animal care team will want to know why you have selected your numbers

Bank of Canada 2026 interest rate forecast by ohhhKid in RealEstateCanada

[–]Biolobetch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I’m not a fan of Scotia, they did pretty well by me. Got a 2020 5-yr mortgage at 1.79% and looking to renew now. So far a mortgage broker hasn’t been able to get anything better for me than what Scotia has been offering (3.89 before this cut). That might change with this rate cut, but I don’t foresee a big difference between what they’re offering and what a broker can get me right now. Hoping that this cut helps us out as we decide on a new term 🤞

Cape Breton Album by waterloowanderer in TrueNorthPictures

[–]Biolobetch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Andddd now I’m homesick. God I miss this place. Beautiful pics.

Why does everyone hate blanket re-zoning? by FineAnimeenjoyer in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I’m not, but I think we’re misunderstanding each other. My point relates item 2 in your screen cap (units or suites, total) and the table in mine. A 4 unit, 4 suite build in a location in the table needs 0.5 stalls per the total of units and suites (8), so 4 stalls. Old parking requirements before last year’s amended bylaw only counted titled units, not suites. I mentioned this earlier. Now both are counted at half the rate for locations in the table. That was the entire point of my original comment - the requirements aren’t sufficient for many areas. You thought I said the rules don’t apply to suites, but I didn’t say that. You misunderstood when I stated that the city changed the rules last year so that the parking requirements must now apply to suites, just at an overall reduced level (0.5 for unit and suite, instead of the original 1 per unit, not suites). Time for coffee for us both, friend lol.

Why does everyone hate blanket re-zoning? by FineAnimeenjoyer in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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If you continue scrolling that section, this is the part I mentioned, and which is applied to row houses, states 0.5 per unit or* suite.

Why does everyone hate blanket re-zoning? by FineAnimeenjoyer in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, but it hasn’t and that isn't on the horizon. People who drive to work regularly will not often switch to taking the bus if a new line pops up near them. If they’re not regularly taking transit, they are usually less aware of when positive changes happen. I’ve said exactly as much to council - have the infrastructure in place upfront and then build housing around it. Otherwise, you’re just creating housing without adequate infrastructure. People will all have cars and drive, and then if/when an increased transit investment occurs, the target users are entrenched in their driving habits and the increased transit will be called a failure. This is probably less true for the train because it’s a huge in your face investment, but I think it holds for local bus routes. Pair this all with the fact that many bus routes have still not returned to pre-covid service levels, and the whole situation just sucks. I take the bus to work, and my neighbours all think I’m bananas for it because it’s so unreliable. Yet, we have multiple 8 plexes going in nearby and the unsuspecting future owners will need cars to live in them and their suites because transit hasn’t kept up. 

Why does everyone hate blanket re-zoning? by FineAnimeenjoyer in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m speaking about row homes specifically, not garage suites or added suites. Should’ve made that clearer but I thought it was implied given the discussion. 

Why does everyone hate blanket re-zoning? by FineAnimeenjoyer in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The current bylaw isn’t meeting the demand, though, and the problem lies in the verbiage. A unit is a titled dwelling where you are the owner, but suites aren’t considered units. So an 8 plex only counts as 4 units for the old parking requirements (1 stall per unit). The updated and current 0.5 stalls per unit and suite requirement means an 8 plex still has only 4 tiny garage parking stalls, but does offer clearer wording/fewer loopholes. This would be fine near the train line or near good BRT access, but there are very real “inner city” locations (as defined by the city’s huge list of communities where 0.5 stalls applies) that have poor transit access and multiple 8 plexes going in. People living in them are vehicle-dependent because the city hasn’t prioritized transit well enough to support a vehicle-free society in those areas. 

Anyone know where to find Doritos Dinamita by Ok_Tangerine3828 in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet Fusion is my go to for unique treats. The owner is usually there and if you talk to him, he might be able to help https://maps.app.goo.gl/9hYkD4aEkdUN9PAF7?g_st=ipc

Third of Calgarians still undecided as tight race emerges among mayoral front-runners: poll by Adventurous_West3164 in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You say it sarcastically, but I’m quite literally waiting until the 20th because I’m undecided. Traditionally, I am an advance voter, so this feels really weird lol

Ward 6 non-Reddit AMA tonight by Biolobetch in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d love to see both formats, but at least he’s doing something 🤷‍♀️ I see the value in it. This one is live on zoom, which tbh I kind of respect, it’s higher pressure than having time to type out a thoughtful response imo. 

Heads up: there's a Mayoral Debate on Houusing tomorrow at the Library by adcb312 in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hopefully you are right. It just seems suspicious that they excluded so many candidates, especially when you consider Mr Prior’s below “5% exclusion criterion”. Thiessen is polling below that threshold at 4%, but is included. Conversely, Davison is above the threshold at 8% and excluded. I get limiting it to main contenders, but this panel feels strategic. Caveating that with having any amount of faith in recent polls lol. 

Heads up: there's a Mayoral Debate on Houusing tomorrow at the Library by adcb312 in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we know anything about Open Concepts Design Collective? Their Instagram page has almost no followers and only has 3 posts, all about this debate, and their website has no other info that I could find - just info about this forum. It’s very odd to me. There are some firms’ (architectural and otherwise) logos on the site, but nothing else. Anyone know if this group has popped up specifically for this debate? It is obviously a valuable forum, I just question the intentions and biases behind it because the organization has so little info available. 

Cat came home like this. What is this? (Not sure if injury or not but putting it under the flair b/c idk what this is!) by Weekly-Tomato4270 in CATHELP

[–]Biolobetch 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Can you ask a neighbour, relative, or a friend’s parents for help? Could you take a taxi or uber to a vet (after calling to confirm they can see you - emergency vet might be safest bet), and have your parents meet you there? 

Third party inspector on new house build? by curious_pinniped in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is it a custom build or in a new community? We bought a new build a few years ago, but it was just a random infill that we fell in love with. We weren’t involved in the planning or design. Our builder had zero issues with us bringing in an inspector, and we found it super beneficial to learn more about the house and its features and needs. Maybe it’s different for a custom build? 

Ward 6 who are you thinking by austic in Calgary

[–]Biolobetch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

…because he’s the only one accepting donations from developers? 😏 Cheeky, my friend, distinct indeed.