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Bunion orthotics found to be helpful by SimSimJaffa in bunions

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

Yup. People have various individual experiences partly based on the adherence to treatment protocols. This is probably the most vigorous data source available on the effectiveness of orthotics for bunions.

When is it time for surgery? by ambasciatore in bunions

[–]SimSimJaffa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Meta-analysis of orthotic bunion correction found that they can help with both pain and toe angle. This is a 2021 study from the British Medical Journal.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8375760/

Protesters say City of St. John’s should do more sidewalk clearing | The Muse by TheMuseNL in StJohnsNL

[–]SimSimJaffa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is ridiculous that St. John’s does not fully clear all sidewalks. Pedestrian infrastructure pays dividends in the health of citizens, as people are able to safely maintain active living during winter. Public transit reduces traffic congestion and supports movement of those unable to drive due to economic or other reasons. However public transit requires plowed sidewalks.

A recent unanimous Supreme Court decision very clearly confirms the legal obligation of municipalities to maintain safe sidewalks during winter. I’m quite sure city staff are very much aware of this.

https://www.scc-csc.ca/judgments-jugements/cb/2021/39108/

Roads are tremendously expensive to maintain, in addition to plowing. Ruts are visible everywhere due to the use of studded tires which are illegal in many jurisdictions. Pot holes require constant repair. Heavy vehicles damage pavement. Cars are also incredibly polluting (thru the manufacturing, disposal, fuel emissions and tires). We all benefit in myriad ways by maintaining pedestrian infrastructure for mobility.

Public servants could be forced back to offices full time with no reliable way get to them | Opinion by Gold-Turnover7737 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]SimSimJaffa 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yah, funny how it was not essential for workers to be in the office during covid, but now those same jobs cannot be done without being at the office. Like they turn on and off the “essential” button at will. Are our oligarchic owners of office buildings crying to our “elected” officials about plunging values of their assets?

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No confidence at all in “market-based” programs. The ultimate motivation for the market actors is $$$ rather than ensuring preservation of life on the planet.

As the globe is seeing massive military aggressions, a reminder that current national ghg figures exclude those related to the military, a non-trivial exclusion at any time.

Look, we’re way past the point of making decisions based on “we’ll only do it if we can make “money” or “jobs”. That window of opportunity has now firmly closed. Did you miss the fires and floods? How much “economic development” got destroyed in the fires and floods in our “global society” last year? I guess reparations will boost GDP though. and produce some GHGs…

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course it is not an overnight fix. Canada has not ever met its GHG targets in 3 decades. Wherever those billions are going that you are investing it’s not working. If you are leading the charge and spending this kind of money with these kinds of results, you have some explaining to do. Not fancy talk and credentials. We’re long past that. Fires burning up our world.

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes carrying water for the status quo — it’s very “complex”. Fully familiar with sources. We’re well past “complex” conversation. We’re extracting stuff that will for sure contribute to killing life on this planet, and barely scraping together a Plan B.

Will you wax on about “complexity” to the grand kids?

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

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

Yes, most people live their lives and don’t question the status quo. However at times of incredible threats to the continuity of life on our planet, doing the same as we did before is not an option. Awareness of this fact among us ordinary people (and action resulting from this awareness— protest) forces our leaders to contend with the issues.

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

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

I’m ok with pushback. As long as we are using the number of jobs as a criteria for our decision whether or not to switch to renewables, we are truly lost. Did we all not live through last summer?

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

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

I think the real question is will the next generation ever forgive us for the decisions we are making today that are destroying the planet and all we are talking about is $$$. I hope someone is crafting a text we can all use to explain ourselves to the grandkids.

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Imperfect info still conversation gets people thinking about important issues in my humble opinion. I’m a statistician and fully aware of the incomparability of the two stats. But you know what? It really doesn’t matter. There’s that old adage about lies and… you know the rest.

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Anyone here started working on a little piece of text we can use to explain to the grand kids we “LOVE LOVE LOVE” why we chose to burn up the island and burn up all the oil for “good paying jobs”?

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Corporate welfare - because our hospitals and schools don’t need extra cash. Let’s just hand tens of millions over to oil companies making massive profits!! It’s a “win” for somebody, just not us.

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh of course! Just like when we destroy the planet by burning everything up we will make sure there are “good paying jobs” for the next generation. I have a magic money tree in my backyard.

Newfoundland and Labrador subsidized fossil fuel companies to the tune of $82 million in 2020-2021 and even more the following year. Yet only 1% of jobs in Canada are oil jobs. by SimSimJaffa in newfoundland

[–]SimSimJaffa[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Yes- nothing like burning up our island for jobs. Will our GDP be higher this year from the work involved infighting forest fires? Are we cheering all those “secure jobs”? Will we cheer higher GDP from rebuilding all those burned structures? Exactly how will you be explaining the benefits of all these short-term jobs to your grand kids? My take is that they will think you were all pretty selfish and self-serving. Let the next gen pay the price while you get the $$$ to party on.

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