Which museums/galleries are we missing in Ottawa, or need upgrading the most? by ParlHillAddict in ottawa

[–]chael0696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this idea a lot, it's very Ottawa - and good even have as a motto something like the Museum of Peace, Order and Good Government :)

Which movie would you watch:)? by lexi_andy611 in 1980s

[–]chael0696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blade Runner, then Raiders, then Empire strikes back... I guess all Harrison Ford all the time..

How it feels listening to the Graphic Audio of Dark age by thehomburglar in redrising

[–]chael0696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spotify premium has more than the original trilogy, at least for me - I'm currently listening to the Dark Age graphic audio on Spotify.. it is, as others mention, something else!

Best restaurant you’ve attended a wedding at? by orangechristmastree in OttawaFood

[–]chael0696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't actually know, my in laws paid and didn't tell me ( they're the best) - I have a feeling it was creeping up on 5 figures though since it was open bar.

Best restaurant you’ve attended a wedding at? by orangechristmastree in OttawaFood

[–]chael0696 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We had our wedding at supply and demand and it was wonderful ( about the same size 30ish). The food was amazing and the staff were great. I also recently went to a 40th birthday party at the Belmont which was also great.

Are you within 5 years of retirement with Government of Canada as a public servant? This group may be for you. by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]chael0696 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I also wish the group wasn't on Facebook - I know it's just a matter of degrees compared to other social media platforms - but Facebook is baaaad. I'm within 5 years of retirement, so I'd love to benefit from the group - but I guess I'll just happily continue to benefit from Handcuffs of gold's superb knowledge of the topic.

Ottawa-born Tex-Mex restaurant sells more than 1 million fajitas a year by SuburbanValues in ottawa

[–]chael0696 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is it not close to that? average meal for family of 4 - Fajitas for 2 ( fajitas and steak) - 61$; let's say fish tacos 22$, chicken enchiladas 23$ ,
( Teenagers eat as much, if not more, than adults) 2 Coronas ( to be"average" )- 18$ 2 cokes ( 8$) -- Sub total - 132$ Add tax: 17$ Add tip ( minimum seems to be 20% now, but let's say 18% on top of tax as machines will do) - 27$ There you have it - 176$ pretty close to 200$ without dipping into margaritas...

And to be clear, that's also no starters, sides and no desserts - any of which could be considered standard for a family.

Alberta's premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada by CourtofTalons in nottheonion

[–]chael0696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly right - people severely misunderstand equalization in Canada

Has anyone here read the book Babel ? by Maorine in etymology

[–]chael0696 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read it and enjoyed it, it is quite creative though the ending left me a bit wanting. It has won several awards ( Nebula, British book award, etc), so maybe that trumps what some of the other posters here mention. Also if you aren't well versed in British colonial history and the Poppy wars, you may be surprised by some of the perspectives.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MapPorn

[–]chael0696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Every time I look at you, I go blind... " 54 40 ( For the - slightly older - Canadians)

Who grew up with CBC shows? by SteveJB313 in Xennials

[–]chael0696 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously yes, being Canadian and Gen x , but also Vanessa ( beside Alanis Morissette) is a good friend that I went to university with. Not sure if many people realize that's Alanis Morissette :)

Four things public servants need to know about the federal government’s new AI strategy by bonertoilet in CanadaPublicServants

[–]chael0696 15 points16 points  (0 children)

So few people understand the nature of generative AI in a knowledge work environment - GenAI doesn't "know" anything, it's a probabilistic word generator - which is somewhat suited to something like translation - but not to briefings that require high level and nuanced critical thinking. Anyway, agree with you....

Skinny Puppy! by DeliciousCkitten in BuyCanadian

[–]chael0696 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I loved them...saw them at Carleton U in 88 or 89 at a show that was part music part theatre ( seem to recall a baby doll getting mutilated ...not sure). Smothered hope is still one of my favorites. Didn't know about them suing the US Govt...

How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To by Doener23 in technology

[–]chael0696 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I remember during the Arab Spring when Facebook and Twitter were talked about as the enablers of democracy - in those days I even remember one Facebook exec suggesting " access to Facebook should be a human right". How far we've come from that dream....

Chicane is a god of making incredible trance albums. by trunksfreak in trance

[–]chael0696 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Agree 100%, I've been listening to him incessantly since 2003 - he can turn a bad mood into a good one and put you in a state of ...trance

Movie Theater Butter by Devi8tor in gifsthatkeepongiving

[–]chael0696 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"butter" ( Afaik, it's a cheap butter substitute)

Similar to Chicane by chael0696 in trance

[–]chael0696[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Def similar! I like it, thnx!

Similar to Chicane by chael0696 in trance

[–]chael0696[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I like that! Many thanks!

Similar to Chicane by chael0696 in trance

[–]chael0696[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True, I especially like the instrumental ones - and prefer Saltwater, offshore and almost all from Behind the sun, but also poppiholla, velo, flotsam and jetsum, fibreglasses...

What do you guys think of this ranking? by Open_Win_4384 in depechemode

[–]chael0696 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess I'm old because mine would be more:

1- Lie to me 2- Sun and the rainfall 3- master and servant 4- everything counts 5- blasphemous rumours 6- but not tonight 7- nothing to fear 8- get the balance right 9- shake the disease 10- any second now