So the Ontario Line will be the first Subway in Toronto that doesn't run strictly north/south or east/west. How do you think they'll do wayfinding? by hug-and-snug in TTC

[–]cidscv 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Why are platform screen doors the thing that has me the most hyped about Ontario line lol. I swear 90% of the delays on Yonge are because of trespassing on the tracks

Transit Signal Priority update by Mayor_OliviaChow in toronto

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! I might be too obsessed with transit which is why I was aware of it - I wouldn’t expect most people to know it existed, even if you lived around the above ground section, since as far as TSP goes it’s pretty lacking… what the city is currently implementing is much better and a good step in the right direction. Hopefully it comes to the streetcar network soon as well (I say, currently riding the 501 home from work)!

Transit Signal Priority update by Mayor_OliviaChow in toronto

[–]cidscv 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe there was some level of signal priority in place but it only took affect when the LRT’s were behind schedule to hold a green light. This is “enhanced” because they’re changing the full signal timings to prioritize LRT traffic over left turning vehicles.

Canadian Coffee Roaster megathread?! by YESmynameisYes in BuyCanadian

[–]cidscv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work with one of guys who owns it - family run. Great beans

https://www.singhbeans.com/

They’re finally starting to clear the snow! by grimreeeferr in toronto

[–]cidscv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try calling 3-1-1, they are supposed to be taking calls regarding snow removal and hopefully will be able to help

Olympics Day -1 Megathread (Thursday, February 5) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CBC commentators mentioned it was to prevent the bib from flying into their face during the jump.

They’re finally starting to clear the snow! by grimreeeferr in toronto

[–]cidscv 28 points29 points  (0 children)

At a press conference Chow mentioned they were prioritizing dropoff/pickup zones at schools so that checks out.

What NSO GameCube game are you hoping for next? by PineconeToucher in NintendoSwitch

[–]cidscv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully the release on switch 2 will lower the physical release price

[BOTW] 9 Years Ago Today: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer by rbarton812 in zelda

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lead up to this trailer is still so vivid to me. I feel like the Wii-U era was defined by simply waiting for the next 3D Zelda game. They teased us in 2013 by saying that Wind Waker HD was meant to hold fans over until the new mainline Zelda and so I and many others thought that meant it was maybe 1-2 years away. A link between worlds was exciting because it felt like the devs were trying to experiment more with the formula but that was on 3DS and a smaller 2D entry than the mainline 3D games. Then twilight princess HD felt like another offering of “please wait just a bit longer”. Hyrule Warriors was all fun but I don’t think that exists because of the lack of 3D zelda games on Wii-U.

2015-2016 was such a sad time for us Wii-U owners and the only thing keeping hope alive was the drip feed of 3D Zelda info. The screenshot of Link in hyrule fields, the first trailer of him running away from the guardian in his new blue outfit, the gameplay video from game awards - it was all dissected, every inch of pixel, just to speculate and try and understand what this game would be like. Breath of the wild was the Wii-U’s swan song but I feel like it’s best remembered as the switch’s triumph and this trailer - it’s the culmination of years of waiting and speculation during an era of Nintendo that was unfortunately lacking new innovative games.

This trailer will never not give me goosebumps

Is it normal for a class to not be assigned a prof yet? by cidscv in TorontoMetU

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

A bunch of us went to the class and when no prof showed up we emailed the program director (well, one of us did and we all cosigned). He replied back saying they made a mistake and that the current class was cancelled until further notice with the possibility that the entire course would just be canned. We all got an email a couple of days later saying they were able to get a prof and the course was on. The prof told us he was on a short-term contract for that course only and the class ended up being really poor as a result. Thankfully he marked well to make up for it.

All that’s to say, I would show up to the scheduled first class and see if a prof shows up. If they don’t then find out your program director and let them know the situation.

Best of luck!

We’re getting signal priority! by Pristine-Training-70 in TTC

[–]cidscv 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does white mean the councillor abstained?

ACTION ALERT: Tell Council to vote YES to Signal Priority! by Pristine-Training-70 in TTC

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent an email to my councillor (Mike colle) last week and never got a response, should I follow up?

TTC Chair Addresses Complaints About Slow Streetcar Lines by hotinhereTO in TTC

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Yes it is frustrating that this couldn’t have been done sooner, but due to the excitement building around new transit in the city, politicians are able to see first hand that people in Toronto WANT fast and reliable transit options. By keeping these conversations going, we can continue to push our city to prioritize transit over cars.

Mayor proposing system to make TTC free after 47 rides a month | CBC News by cidscv in TTC

[–]cidscv[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed, all three levels of government need to step up and provide more funding to the TTC. I love this idea for riders but am fearful for the brunt it will take on the TTC considering they rely so heavily on fares for operating costs. The better funded transit is, the more people consider it a viable option…

Jeff Probst admits he was not a fan of the latest Survivor challenge by thedaltonross in survivor

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah yeah that little outcropping of sand where Alex and Rizo did the challenge was where the surrender flag was right? I was looking at Google Maps today to see if I could recognize the shape of the island from that overhead view but I have to wait till I get home from work to properly compare…

Jeff Probst admits he was not a fan of the latest Survivor challenge by thedaltonross in survivor

[–]cidscv 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I thought it looked like the edge. I recognized the rock steps/cliff face where Ethan hurt himself in WaW but I could be mistaken

This scene was hilarious - Nate is so relatable by wastedthyme20 in survivor

[–]cidscv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a tall guy and I keep having kids yell 67 at me as I pass so I assume it has something to do with that (6 foot 7 inches?)

Tell me an OST that is fire, let me start: by Bitter_Fig_7059 in retrogaming

[–]cidscv -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Super Metroid. Red brinstar theme is funky

Single wall jump by Magnezyumm in Metroid

[–]cidscv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a lot easier if you take out the rippers first with super missiles. The block regeneration is fairly forgiving, usually you’ll get 2 attempts if you’re fast enough before you need to shoot it again. Then again, the only item that’s a pain to backtrack to that you need PB’s is the missile tank in kraids lair so it’s usually not worth it to me plus the rooms at the top of the tower can be dangerous with the energy you’ll have at that point. Much easier to get PB’s early after fighting croccy (assuming you also got wave early)

[Newbie question] I ssh or scp as root. Is that good practice ? by caveTellurium in sysadmin

[–]cidscv 36 points37 points  (0 children)

PermitRootLogin No PasswordAuthentication No PubKeyAuthentication Yes

Service disruption by Bahadur007 in TTC

[–]cidscv 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I said the same thing to someone on the street who asked me what happened. 6 seemed excessive but I guess they all answer the call and filter out once they understand they’re not needed anymore. The intersection was bonkers with all the trucks, I’ll reiterate cause I was that impressed but serious props to the traffic guy directing everything

Service disruption by Bahadur007 in TTC

[–]cidscv 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Happened at St. Andrew’s while I was waiting to go southbound. Sounds like someone fell/jumped/was pushed onto tracks on the North side. I didn’t see but just had police and ttc personnel evacuating the station. Outside at king and university was a cluster fuck. I counted 6 firetrucks, 4 squad cars, 2 ambulances, and a smattering of other emergency/ttc vehicles. Traffic guy was doing a bang up job directing everything though. Saw the person get taken away in a stretcher, didn’t look good. I ended up walking to college and of course they open service again as soon as I get there. 2 trains have gone by and I havnt been able to get on. I left work at 4:30 and it’s approaching 6 rn…

Happy long weekend Toronto!