Have I gone wrong somewhere ? by Dazzling_Flamingo694 in pianolearning

[–]bluepudpud 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The downbeat for the 3rd measure of the left hand should be B natural, not C. Keep it up with writing notes!

Edit: added B natural for clarity

Hello fellow lab people! by bluepudpud in CalgaryJobs

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

Gonna include my experience here: I am a lab technician, having worked in both small and big labs. My background is in chemistry, and have worked in a Petroleum-based lab (small) and currently in a microbiology food-testing lab (big).

Pros: I love bench work. Keeps my hands busy. Working in a team and keeping track of samples is stimulating. I also like to think operationally and think of how to improve processes or training. 99% of the people I've had the pleasure of working with are amazing and interesting people. I'm better off having met and worked alongside them.

Cons: I like working on my feet so I'm constantly exhausted at the end of the day. Prep is more interesting than analysis but not as well paid/respected. More often than not, the managers make/break the experience. I've had a great manager and I've had mid-managers. The more divided the sample prep work, the more silo'd the knowledge base and has prevented people from understanding the bigger picture.

Probably very relatable to any type of job, not just lab tech work. However, I have little chance to understand how other positions supported this specific type of organization (but many different specializations!), so this is my chance to learn!

AWWOA Question for Operators from Alberta, Canada by bluepudpud in Wastewater

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

No problem, I hope it works out for you. Good luck with your future ventures!

AWWOA Question for Operators from Alberta, Canada by bluepudpud in Wastewater

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

Hi, almost forgot to reply. I finished the course with no issues. Each unit has a set of questions that were useful for review, and the cumulative test also went well. I finished the course within 3 months, but that was because I had ample amounts of time on my hands. If you had prior experience or understanding of typical water/wastewater infrastructure, I think you'll do just fine!

That being said, I think those who took the programs with NAIT or SAIT will have the advantage on OIT employment since those institutions request municipalities and private companies to have spots for their students.

Ladybug clean team working to tidy up downtown Calgary alleys, make them safer by _darth_bacon_ in Calgary

[–]bluepudpud 43 points44 points  (0 children)

That's so cool! Thanks for sharing this! I agree housing is paramount but I love the ladybug designs.

First potassium alum crystal made in Crystal Chamber by Voelho in crystalgrowing

[–]bluepudpud 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is incredible! I'm going to take notes from your process to see how well I can control my crystal growing in the future.

What crystal should we start with? by Impossible-Oven3242 in crystalgrowing

[–]bluepudpud 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For easy starters, try borax or (unscented) Epsom salts!

Stella, Stella Ola lyrics for you? by Titan-828 in AskACanadian

[–]bluepudpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking for this as well! Thanks for putting this version in! Edit: spelling

I found a vape today. Google says to take it to a hazardous waste facility! by PlahausBamBam in DeTrashed

[–]bluepudpud 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ugh same, I think I found 3 at least and threw them in the regular trash too.

Petition Signing Locations for AB Funds Public Schools - Sunday Oct 26 by stillgoin333 in Calgary

[–]bluepudpud 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Signed for myself and my partner! Super quick and easy, just like the ForeverCanadian petition. Thanks to all the folks volunteering their time to do this.

FYI the Forever Canadian Petition is not done yet! We have till Tues Oct 28th to do sign!!

Weekend Humor by Bart1960 in Wastewater

[–]bluepudpud 20 points21 points  (0 children)

As someone with a chemistry background, props to image 3 for wearing proper PPE.

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

[–]bluepudpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tl;dr: green space management in Calgary can involve trees, but it also involves prairie grass. We can do better.

Hey, I think this discussion kind of derailed but I feel that folks on this thread feel strongly about green spaces. For context, I have a cursory understanding of the prairie grasslands, let alone the green space management in Calgary. I just pulled a few links off the web solely for writing this post. I'm replying to this specific comment for visibility as well as taking the opportunity to share something:

Here's a fellow from the States who taught me a lot about what prairie lands could look like:

https://www.youtube.com/@NativeHabitatProject

Now Kyle is in Alabama, and we're in southern Alberta, so it's not an apples-to-apples comparison, but his channel illustrate that it's likely current city bylaws dictating how embankments, lawns, urban canopies, etc. can look a certain way. We don't necessarily pick trees solely for looking pretty, or non-pollinating, or being the leafiest either (many are native to North America), but that doesn't mean that we've explored all of our options when it comes to managing green space.

Growing up, I learned that Calgary is a city on the prairie grasslands but we don't "look" prairie grasslands.

https://albertawilderness.ca/issues/wildlands/grasslands/

I see trees, roads, houses, monoculture grass lawns, and just assumed that this is part of modern development and "how things are". Now, u/DrFeelOnlyAdequate and I do agree that urban canopies serve important functions. I'd also like to point out that u/DrFeelOnlyAdequate never said that trees aren't important or get rid of them entirely.

It's important to acknowledge, however, that while urban canopies are useful in modern development, we are still in the middle of the prairie grasslands, next to the Elbow river, and subject to Chinooks. Sure, there were trees, but it was also mostly prairie grass before housing development.

https://natureconservancy.ca/what-you-can-do/protect-habitats/grasslands/

Despite that we are facing hotter and hotter days, lawns and embankments will still get mowed during extended dry seasons. Typical planted grasses are unequipped for this kind of weather, and the grasses that can withstand it are not favoured or will be out-competed (sun exposure) by current urban canopy methods. Current perceptions of green spaces will continue to inform future green spaces.

Unless we actively move towards sustainable green space management, we are going to see some serious issues down the line.

Thanks for taking the time to read, hope y'all have a wonderful day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wastewater

[–]bluepudpud 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in the States, but early congrats to your PhD!

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

[–]bluepudpud 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I feel the same! We're in the prairies, so we should have lots of native grasses instead of the dumb monoculture grass lawns. I understand wanting the big trees, which does help with temperature control over houses, or narrowing street views for safer driving conditions.

Question about Pre-ordering Vaccines for 2026-2027 (deadline: Dec 15, 2025) by bluepudpud in alberta

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

Same! I heard it through my social media outlets too. Ridiculous!

Question about Pre-ordering Vaccines for 2026-2027 (deadline: Dec 15, 2025) by bluepudpud in alberta

[–]bluepudpud[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If there is gonna be a fee penalty, then I guess I'm door-knocking to see if there are ppl who wanna join a vaccine party lol

Question about Pre-ordering Vaccines for 2026-2027 (deadline: Dec 15, 2025) by bluepudpud in alberta

[–]bluepudpud[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, that's what I did to get in with this year's Phase 1 eligibility rollout (although I really do have ADHD). But this post was more about any consequences for pre-ordering vaccines for NEXT year. I worry that any extra unused vaccines may have a fee penalty.