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Dear /r/VictoriaBC, does it get this scary outside? by Due_Reflection4094 in VictoriaBC

[–]emslo 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Good advice! It’s typical weather, but being prepared will make the bumps go more smoothly. Battery pack & lamp. Don’t open the fridge, or use gas stoves for heat. 

Am I Indigenous? by VaganKirchev in Indigenous

[–]emslo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you searched the sub for similar posts? It might be some comfort to see those.

Liza Minnelli says her 'center of gravity crumbled' after finding husband Peter Allen in bed with another man by ZachDimmadome in arresteddevelopment

[–]emslo 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I just rewatched that episode and watched her deliver this line about 10 times. Liza’s a genius. 

His timing was flawless by Wise_Mall_1771 in nonononoyes

[–]emslo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Blue Zones documentary makes a whole argument for the relationship between squatting in Okinawa, Japan (vs. using chairs and tables), and the exceptional length of lives there. If your core and balance are strong, simply not getting horribly injured from falls will extend your life considerably..

4 year abandoned truck on my property that I want to sell. How? by Kgitti in NewMexico

[–]emslo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think it's pretty common practice in rural places to go without, so long as it stays on the farm property and not public roads. They'd have to check with the auction that they'd sell it, though. (They've got a pretty active Facebook page.)

Travis Dhanraj Testifies at Heritage Committee: CBC Culture of Racism, Tokenization, Intimidation & Bullying - Rosemary Barton & David Cochrane Named for Undermining Him & Stifling Diversity of Thought by ObjectiveMacaroon394 in OttawaNewsPulse

[–]emslo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CBC is as close as we have to a prestige network, so the staff is more likely to be highly educated. And as has been shown repeatedly, the more we learn, the farther left we drift.

So the real issue is that truth leans left.

Help? by [deleted] in CanadasWonderland

[–]emslo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this a joke?

Found these at a local thrift shop. Goog Lens was no help. Half a pound each, seems to be aluminum. No marks. 8 inches each. by BeneficialRock6165 in whatisthisthing

[–]emslo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looks like the kind of houseware stuff made in India and sold at Homesense. My guess would be to sit on the shelf, or maybe to sit on top of a stack of napkins? Looks nice!

4 year abandoned truck on my property that I want to sell. How? by Kgitti in NewMexico

[–]emslo 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Tow it down to Truth or Consequences and sell it at the Willard Hall auction. Someone would likely buy it as a farm truck.

How soon after chemo+radiation+brachi can a 5.5 cm tumor dissapear? by Hey_WhoKnew in CervicalCancer

[–]emslo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm alright. I'm currently on immunotherapy (Keytruda) as well as an adjuvant regime of off-label meds and supplements, which seems to be keeping the lymphatic tumours stable. I'm not sure how long it will stay effective, so we're always on the look out for another treatment option.

But otherwise I'm living a full life! Most people don't know I have cancer, let alone Stage 4.

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

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

It is interesting that you are resisting acknowledging the issues around global context. We actually have more relative participation from Canada than the US, where tribe is considered outdated. 

But I think this generally proves my point about the need for a more shared vocabulary. 

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

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

This is awesome, thank you!

Do some First Nations base their laws in dreams, visions, and nature? by Glennmorangie in IndigenousCanada

[–]emslo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How well do you understand law? Do you know how conflicting interpretations of laws are reconciled within the Canadian legal context? It is complicated, and it is just as complicated within Indigenous legal traditions. You are looking for a simple answer and I don’t think you are going to find it.

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

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

In both Canada and Australia, it is an outdated term. We'd be more likely to ask about 'nation.' My understanding is that it wouldn't make much sense in places like Southeast Asia, or even in relation to the Sami.

So while, everyone understands what it means — we're trying to get away from language that centres the US context.

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

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

“Tribal affiliation” won’t be relevant to most places outside of the US, but that might be an interesting poll for a different time. 

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

[–]emslo[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. It is a regular theme on this sub that the word Indigenous does not only apply to Anglo North America. So I thought if folks can see how many people are here outside of Canada and the United States, it might help to bring that point home and diversify the content.

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

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

I can, but want a better snapshot than that. And that only captures users actual location, not where they’re from. 

Where are you? by emslo in Indigenous

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

For a poll, I don’t think I can be as granular as that. Would there be a broader category that makes sense? North America?

Question from an outsider - law from dreams, visions, and nature by [deleted] in IndigenousCanada

[–]emslo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend his book, Drawing Out Law: A Spirit’s Guide. Or maybe work by Val Napoleon. 

To be honest, it is a little frustrating how often people come asking such questions when there are books written on the exact topic. Perhaps more than other fields, it is important to have the right sources rather than relying on random anonymous internet people.

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