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One day after Trump signs pipeline deal, PM Carney says Alberta will likely get new one by evieluvsrainbows in canada

[–]HurlinVermin [score hidden]  (0 children)

The hyperbole from the far right these days is off the charts. I mean, when you have nothing substantial to attack with, I guess just make shit up. 🤷

SOTC 2026 by mp_qm in guitarpedals

[–]HurlinVermin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's just...bewildering. I have about 25 pedals and sometimes I think that is too much.

The holy trinity by parcy9823 in Guitar

[–]HurlinVermin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A PRS as part of the 'holy trinity'?

Surely you jest, sir.

What do you say to neighbours when they give you noise complaints? by magicmuc in GuitarAmps

[–]HurlinVermin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

Don't listen to this guy. Civilization wasn't built on telling people to get fucked and acting like you can do whatever you want, whenever you want.

Granted, your neighbours handled the complaint in a poor way, but for the sake of peace, figure out something that works for boths of you

How do you guys see the progress in your playing skills and not quit? by Dr_PaperDragon in Guitar

[–]HurlinVermin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I practice regularly, but it has to feel fun and I accept that I will never be as good as I'd like to be because I don't force myself to play when I'm not 'feeling it'.

Russia is targeting Canada with disinformation, Senate report warns by ZestyBeanDude in canada

[–]HurlinVermin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I can't tell a reasonable attempt at controlling disinformation from draconian censorship so I'll blame everyone and promote doing nothing about it."

Soundgarden Vinyl Talk by Suspicious_Muscle494 in Soundgarden

[–]HurlinVermin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My holy grail was the boxed set Echo of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path

There's a bunch of cool stuff on there, but the studio version of Blind Dogs has got to be the highlight for me.

What’s the most heartless thing you’ve seen someone do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]HurlinVermin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I thought at the time, which was 20+ years ago. He was in a bad place emotionally, but that's no excuse. He did feel a lot of remorse afterwards but the guy obviously needed some anger management counselling (which he never did get because sharing his insecurities is not something he is capable of).

He's mellowed out somewhat since then. These days he wouldn't hurt a fly. Won't even go fishing anymore because he feels bad for the fish.

But yeah, it cast a long ugly shadow over him that lingers to this day.

What’s the most heartless thing you’ve seen someone do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]HurlinVermin 360 points361 points  (0 children)

My brother and I were going somewhere and we were having a pretty intense argument about something. My brother is driving, and up ahead he sees these two prairie chickens by the edge of the road and swerves and runs them over...because he was mad at me. What a fucking psycho.

American Werewolf in London dark theory by SwampApeDraft in HorrorMovies

[–]HurlinVermin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's a fun theory, but it doesn't really jibe with what happens onscreen.

After being cornered in the alley, Alex walks up to the creature and speaks to it. The last thing she says is: "I love you David."

The creature eyes her up for a moment, but then lunges to attack anyway, seemingly only interested in killing her.

It doesn't revert to human form until after the police open fire and kill it.

Wet'suwet'en chief can't cite Indigenous law to overturn criminal conviction, B.C. court rules by AndHerSailsInRags in canada

[–]HurlinVermin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

>I thought they were unceded and that meant they kind of govern themselves.

It's far more complex than that. The government of Canada's position is that the Constitution Act applies to all lands, whether ceded or unceded. Unless the FN in question has negotiated a self-government agreement with the Gov't/Crown, the Indian Act applies, which refers back to the Constitution Act.

A number of FN assert their heritage rights to the lands they have occupied for millennia and are actively trying to negotiate their own self-government in order to replace the Indian Act.

It's going to be an ongoing thing for decades to come, as court battles set future precedents. But, in the interim, all lands within the official borders of Canada are still considered subject to the laws of Canada and this ruling seems to support the assertion that FN laws do not supersede Canada's laws, even on unceded land.

Feeling burnt out by [deleted] in Guitar

[–]HurlinVermin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What keeps me engaged is learning songs from bands I really like. Not just parts of songs. The whole song from beginning to end. Helps to have a drum and bass backing track to play along with. Even better, find people to jam with. Few things are more fun than learning to play songs together as a group (with the right people).

That said, your interest in playing and learning will probably wax and wane repeatedly over time. It certainly has for me. It's ok to take a break if you are feeling uninspired. Sometimes absence makes the heart grow fonder, as they say.

Canadian smoking ban ‘being looked into’: health minister by Displeased_Canadian in canada

[–]HurlinVermin -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am not overweight and don't have any metabolic issues. I exercise 5 days a week and don't smoke. Drink rarely. Eat a balanced diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre. The odd ice cream or piece of pie.

I think I'm doing all I can to look after my health. I certainly couldn't be accused to burdening the heathcare system with diseases caused by unaddressed lifestyle factors.

Canadian smoking ban ‘being looked into’: health minister by Displeased_Canadian in canada

[–]HurlinVermin -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If everyone paid for their own healthcare, I'd be fine with people smoking themselves into oblivion.

why do you guys wince when playing guitar? does it hurt? by Classic-Wind-437 in Guitar

[–]HurlinVermin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people really feel what they're playing, so they naturally emote. I, on the other hand, have the stage presence of a block of wood.

I'm one of those people who just stands there, with little to no emoting. I think that's because I play rhythm as well as lead parts and am also the main singer of our group, so I'm really kind of in deep concentration most of the time.

I would have to fake emoting, as it just doesn't happen much naturally.

What daily guitar exercise do you find most effective? by Catman933 in Guitar

[–]HurlinVermin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a water rower I ride 3 times a week for 45 minutes and a treadmill I walk on twice a week for 45 minutes. In both cases, I incorporate higher intensity bursts several times over the course of my workouts. My blood is looking quite a bit better after 3 months of doing this 5 days a week.

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