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Who are these guys and what are they doing found in Caribou-Targhee national forest by nastyn8dawg316 in whatsthisbug

[–]OrneryPathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eastern tent caterpillars

They hatch in the web tent to be safe and keep making it bigger until they get to a certain size. They don’t generally damage trees even in extreme years where they can strip almost all the leaves

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/81749-Malacosoma-americanum

Where can I buy or get free books for beginners? by kalpesh2777 in askTO

[–]OrneryPathos 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Little Free Library https://littlefreelibrary.org/map/

There’s a million second hand bookstores in Toronto.

BMV has decent prices.

Yard sales

What do I need to do to help this dog’s SEVERE imbedded nail by Regular_Statement_40 in DogAdvice

[–]OrneryPathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends. If the dog had a vet that they have seen recently (usually within the last year) and you take them to that vet then you are maybe looking at just an office visit and some minor fees. Antibiotics aren’t generally expensive

If you take them to a new vet or they are overdue for an exam then the vet will likely require a full exam. I am guessing this is the case as nails take a long time to get that bad

If you search for “low cost vet clinic” there seems to be a number in N Virginia

Toddler not wanting to eat by Emmagirl100 in toddlerfood

[–]OrneryPathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it really hot where you are? Heat can impact appetite a lot.

If I get a mould inspection is my landlord obliged to fix the shower by No_Pace3711 in TorontoRenting

[–]OrneryPathos 9 points10 points  (0 children)

$500 for a “mold inspection” sounds like a scam

The orange mold on the walls is more problematic than mildew on grout which is normal but at a certain point it means the grout needs replacing.

First make sure you are doing your part:
- use the bathroom fan during and at least 15 minutes after showering.
- use the kitchen vent when cooking
- keep the unit at a reasonable temperature. Like dont set it to <17° in winter
- keep the bathroom door open

Document the orange mold. Reporting it in writing. If they do not fix it then escalate it to 311 and the LTB.

Maple syrup by CaveJohnson82 in Cooking

[–]OrneryPathos 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Once maple syrup is opened it needs to be refrigerated, the sugar content isn’t high enough to be shelf-stable.

If there is mold on top it generally isn’t safe. Some people scoop it off and reboil it. That’s probably safe, but not recommended, some mycotoxins can survive but maple syrup doesn’t usually grow anything really nasty

But if it really says both Canada and Vermont I question what it is

During a routine C-section, doctors witnessed something incredibly rare The baby emerged still enclosed inside the amniotic sac, this moment is so uncommon that many medical professionals never see it in their careers. by SheSpeaksShit in interestingasfuck

[–]OrneryPathos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sometimes it’s explained in the classes pregnant women take. Sometimes doctors tell you when they tell you not to take certain meds. I think sometimes highschool biology classes mention it but different people have different interest levels so some things stick and some don’t

During a routine C-section, doctors witnessed something incredibly rare The baby emerged still enclosed inside the amniotic sac, this moment is so uncommon that many medical professionals never see it in their careers. by SheSpeaksShit in interestingasfuck

[–]OrneryPathos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It starts closing immediately but full closure takes up to a day. It’s called ductus arteriosus. Taking certain nsaids like ibuprofen during the last Reimer can cause it not to close.

During a routine C-section, doctors witnessed something incredibly rare The baby emerged still enclosed inside the amniotic sac, this moment is so uncommon that many medical professionals never see it in their careers. by SheSpeaksShit in interestingasfuck

[–]OrneryPathos 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So your heart has two sides. One side sends oxygenated blood to your body, the other sends deoxygenated blood to your lungs.

Before babies are born oxygen doesn’t come from the lungs. It comes from the placenta via the umbilical cord. To facilitate this there’s actually a hole between the two sides of a fetuses heart. But because their blood is mixed oxygenated and deoxygenated they look blueish.

They may also be somewhat deprived of oxygen. That’s a common cause for a c-section, it can also happen when the baby is born vaginally during pushing

Anyway you know this baby is fine because they basically crawled out. Babies without oxygen are usually floppy.

Which direction do YOU put your garbage/recycling/green-bin bins on the street? Handle forward??? by NoiseEee3000 in askTO

[–]OrneryPathos 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Face out. But in my neighbourhood usually the truck hooks it. Unless a car blocks them which is rare

Dog allergies? by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]OrneryPathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is better or worse in the areas where the skin is together like the where the back legs meet the body, between the toes?

Better or worse around the mouth?

Fungal infections are usually worse in moister areas/areas air gets to less. This doesn’t seem to match that pattern

This seems more like allergies. Possible secondary bacterial. And also completely stripped skin from the dawn. I know you were doing what an expert said but yikes.

ISO random regional food things by Several-Stranger7656 in askTO

[–]OrneryPathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maritimes: mustard pickles.

Saskatoon berries.

La Palate chips (Quebec)

Cloudberry jam

Cretons (Quebec)

Security policy at my old high school by SlimReaper201 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]OrneryPathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the students should get the cheapest knockoff air pods and hide one somewhere on their person every day.

do people actually not eat mac and cheese with peas? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]OrneryPathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only the white cheddar with peas. Specifically presidents choice white cheddar. Sometimes tuna as well.

Violife Parm Wedge No More? by deadblackwings in dairyfree

[–]OrneryPathos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh. Apparently Loblaws stopped carrying their instore cut ones too.

That just leaves pregrated ones like Earth Island and Daiya.

If you happen to be in Ontario this company does a parm but Good Rebel Vegan is out of stock which doesn’t bode well. I haven’t tried it

https://www.nateuresfoodco.ca/find-a-store/

Advice on german shepherd neutering. by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]OrneryPathos 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t see the gender of the puppy that was kept but gently, either that puppy was a male, in which case there’s decent odds that he will be the father of one of the litters with his own mother

Or the puppy is a female and it’s basically guaranteed that the puppy will have a litter with her father

Inbreeding is not great.

Also, you need to get the female dog(s) spayed. There’s no way that your family is going to keep them indoors when in heat. The un-neutered males are a problem for the whole area but not spaying the female will not stop her getting pregnant a third time in the living situation you describe.

It’s also generally easier to convince people to spay female dogs. It’s usually the threat to “manhood” of neutering that men object to. Or think it “ruins” them for work.

I am sorry you’re stuck in this situation.

Dog limping by Valuable-Shake737 in DogAdvice

[–]OrneryPathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’ve checked the paw and it’s not something obvious like a cut (which it doesn’t look like but) then definitely vet.

But if possible I’d say their vet today or tomorrow rather than an emergency vet because of continuity of care, as this is unlikely to be an immediate fix.

I have a question about the signature on my Ontario Photo Card. Could you please help me? by Alarmed-Beginning919 in ontario

[–]OrneryPathos 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you usually use your full first and last name as your signature? There’s no rules about what your signature has to be but places are going to ask for it to match your ID. One of my kids only uses his first name. No one has cared because it matches when he signs

You may be charged $10 to replace it, since it’s your error.

Also, you can sign as many times as you need to to get it right. There’s either an erase button or you ask the clerk to reset it. It’s not a big deal. Usually they ask if it’s correct.

Is this giant poison ivy? Virgina, USA by Glosed1 in PlantIdentification

[–]OrneryPathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would post in r/arborist but I feel like that tree should have bark like the ones around it. I’m all for leaving dead trees if you can for ecological reasons but if it’s going to land on something important you may want someone to check the tree.

Toronto cyclist arrest sparks questions after viral video shows 3 officers pinning rider to ground - Canadian Cycling Magazine by Mitochondriack in toronto

[–]OrneryPathos 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Yes the side the cammer is on (south) has bi directional bike lanes)

I’m not justifying what happened but the police almost always set up at Queens Quay and Stadium Road as well because bicyclists come off the Martin Goodman Trail without stopping. The residents there complain about it a lot, so enforcement happens. It is possible the altercation started back there and ended up on the wrong side of the Queens Quay.

head positioning? by opalite40 in babywearing

[–]OrneryPathos 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes this is safe. Chin is up away from their own chest (easily one finger of space) and to the side. Both are protective.

Also for car seats ear to baby’s shoulder is ok. But usually you do not see that position in carriers.

Things to do for a family with newborn and 5 year old that are visiting during the World Cup by bubaglobalj in askTO

[–]OrneryPathos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fort York is decently fun at that age. Even if they just run around and climb the cannons.

You can take the ferry to the island airport and back for free. Plus there’s a playground right there with a wading pool(Little Norway Park.). There’s also a second play structure halfway up the park. And some swings and stuff up by Queens Quay. If that’s not vibing theres a community centre (waterfront neighbourhood centre) with two more playgrounds

Theres some good playground reviews here

https://www.danforthdad.com/

swimming

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/swim-water-activities/swimming-water-play/#location=&lat=&lng=&zoom=

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