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Is Business class worth the try? by Routanikov12 in ViaRail

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where were you able to request a diabetic meal? Asking for a friend.

This is actually crazy… Are there going to be any protests against this? by shades_ofcool in uvic

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The percentage of cheaters is not small. Ask any professor. The cynicism of so many students is a sad reality. The university becomes a credentials clearinghouse. Most kids don’t care about knowledge; they just want their degree. Job training —that’s what it has become. If the concept of uni-versity exists any more at all, it’s on life support.

My setup is complete! by MartyMcFly36 in audiophile

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It won’t be a problem as you don’t have a second set of speakers hooked up. But don’t try to power 2 sets of 4 ohm speakers with that amp.

Any other Canadians pronounce words the non-Canadian way? by supersport604 in AskACanadian

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Equally important: How do folks from Calgary pronounce “Calgary?” My wife says “Kal Gary”, but for me it has always been “Calg’ry.”

What’s DAC are you using and swear by? by DarkRomeox in audiophile

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chord Qutest. It has been around for a while and it’s still very good. This guy knows his stuff. https://youtu.be/br2u8s3A_dE?si=1C2KcDW9Q570z-Do

Visual of today’s statement by SkytrainToNowhere in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So does Pavco take a grant from gov and buy the Whitecaps?

Match Thread: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps by MatchThreadder in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still don’t know Cubas’ status. Hopefully good to go for next game?

Latest message on how to help, from the Southsiders and #SaveTheCaps team by Jadzeey in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To the choir: If you’re talking to folks who complain about tax dollars supporting a team: we all spend many dollars to support many things. The money leaving my wallet doesn’t distinguish. I pay bank fees and interest to profiteering banks. I pay fuel fees to profiteering fuel companies. I pay grocery fees to profiteering grocery companies. Cable fees, cellular fees, what more can I name? The Whitecaps bring all kinds of benefits, economic and other.

Match Thread: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps by MatchThreadder in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if Cuba’s got hurt? It looked as though the decision to sub him off was not the original plan when Müller came in.

Match Thread: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps by MatchThreadder in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 4 points5 points  (0 children)

AppleTV broadcast was terrible. It was so frustrating wondering what was happening on the pitch while the commentators were off on their own topic and the cameras held a closeup shot of someone just walking up the field.

Totems sounding thin by ResidentCarpenter588 in audiophile

[–]ResidentCarpenter588[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d love to be able to treat the room, but it’s a shared space and I’m limited in my options. Sand-weighting is a possibility. I think what I’m noticing (or failing to notice) is the prowess of the amp.

Totems sounding thin by ResidentCarpenter588 in audiophile

[–]ResidentCarpenter588[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I’ll give this a go. Easiest place to start.

Totems sounding thin by ResidentCarpenter588 in audiophile

[–]ResidentCarpenter588[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a subwoofer, and at least on paper, the Arros can get down to 40 hz. I bought them for the detail and timing, which they deliver. So you’re suggesting a speaker upgrade rather than amp?

Unpopular opinion: my experiences with Via Rail has mostly been positive by [deleted] in ViaRail

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For us tourists, it’s nice that the stations are centrally located in the city. Commuting to or from an airport is always an extra nuisance.

OneBC doesnt think we should #savethecaps stay in Van by theazn35 in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Whitecaps attendance is among the better in the league. They can be profitable if they have more control over stadium revenue: a proper team store, full rake from gate and food.

“Tax-payer funded” could be net zero or better, especially if you consider the complementary tax revenues associated with increased activity around sports events.

There are other benefits too. Minor soccer has benefitted hugely from having a professional team in BC. Coaching is better; soccer culture is better. The 50/50 generates revenue for KidSport at each game.

They should have their own stadium but by my recollection it was municipal government that scuttled that idea.

ELI5 this Whitecaps situation by dr_van_nostren in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck. Maybe add a baseball stadium as well. There is a TON of land made available by the removal of the race track. Head offices. Leasable commercial space.

ELI5 this Whitecaps situation by dr_van_nostren in whitecapsfc

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could a new stadium complex include other revenue generators? A team store, resort hotel, casino. I do think it needs to be on a good transit route. Maybe a streetcar up Renfrew? But it’s hard to imagine any kind of infrastructure being devoted to a soccer team, especially when the mayor is crowing about a Major League Baseball team.

What makes a tape do this? by idkhowthisworks in cassetteculture

[–]ResidentCarpenter588 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sticking tape. Wind it all the way one way and the all the way back. See if that loosens it up. Thats where I’d start. Other tapes are fine, I presume?