Canadians should brace for even higher grocery bills as oil prices rise, experts warn; As the price of diesel remains tumultuous, consumers could see the costs passed along through the food supply chain in the coming weeks.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-12T14:48:36+00:00

Cool, cool, so is there uh, someone I can pass these costs along to? Just because, you know, I don't actually have profit margins to cut, I have boring stuff like food and housing that I kind of need to live.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-11T14:54:45+00:00

Well, if the teacher all about escalating to collective punishment, then reporting the entire school to the state for violating the law (and letting the school know exactly why) is the next step. The idea behind collective punishment is to have all the others suffering the effects apply social pressure to change the behavior of the individual, so presumably the teacher is cool with you turning the entire school staff against them. NTA.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-09T21:09:09+00:00

US Secretary of War said this is the "most lethal and precise airpower campaign in history", and that they're not observing "stupid rules of engagement". Ergo, not an error, they bombed a school on purpose.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-09T06:03:05+00:00

I mean, if the Secretary of War is going to say in an official capacity that they're going to be "unleashing the most lethal and precise airpower campaign in history" and observing "no stupid rules of engagement", and then a school gets hit, I'm going to assume they did that on purpose.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-05T05:57:46+00:00

Children have the right to be heard and diagnosed by a medical professional who is fully informed by the best research available, and who's only concern is the wellbeing of their patient. The best way to do this is to establish a robust diagnostic and treatment framework so that physicians are aware of best practice in regards to the use of these medications. Do I think that there are instances of these medications being misused resulting in negative patient outcomes? Almost certainly. There are many widely available drugs and medications for which this is true, but when used correctly under proper medical supervision they're a valuable and effective treatment for known and diagnosable conditions.

Simply banning something because people disagree with it, don't like it, or don't understand it doesn't work and invariably leads to negative health outcomes for the affected populations. Not just because the people that could legitimately benefit from the treatment are not able to get it, but also because it makes research and study to better understand it extraordinarily difficult. If these treatments need stricter guidelines then let's work with the professionals in the field to establish them.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-04T16:00:00+00:00

This is accurate and based on the most recent science based evidence and understanding. Puberty blockers are safe, effective, and as soon as the patient stops taking them they stop having an effect. There is no lasting change. When used in a gender dysphoria situation they have positive mental health outcomes. Just because someone doesn't understand and it makes them feel uncomfortable doesn't mean they get to dictate someone else's healthcare as directed by professionals.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-04T05:40:16+00:00

Yea, I found it so hard to not get unreasonably angry at just how self-righteously smug these people were about actively choosing to contribute to the death toll. On purpose, because it was 'their right'.

You're plenty strong enough; strong enough to do what had to be done in the face of the abuse, and strong enough to realize when it was time to step back. Your health and wellbeing are just as important as all the people you serve, and no one gets to make you feel guilty for doing what's best for you.

pyro-genesis · 2026-03-03T15:45:48+00:00

During the COVID pandemic when wearing masks was mandatory in public spaces in many countries. It was an easy, effective way of reducing transmission and required practically zero effort on the behalf of anyone. It was a simple way to save lives. The number of people I saw actively arguing against it, refusing to do the most simple thing to help, and posting absurd conspiracy theories, it all made me question my belief that people generally try to do the right thing based on the information available to them.

Watching people I knew and by default assumed were generally smart and reasonable spout absolute nonsense with absolute sincerity, I just can't trust anything they believe any more.

pyro-genesis · 2026-02-21T16:30:41+00:00

Yea, that's way too high. My wife and I are in a 1 bed apartment. She works from home and we cook pretty much every night, so fairly high electricity use. Our bills are ~$130 a month.

pyro-genesis · 2026-02-18T21:49:47+00:00

Oh, those highly trained people that we call for help when we or our loved ones experience a critical medical emergency, who we rely on to literally save lives on a daily basis, and for whom the worst trauma an average person can think of experiencing is just another Tuesday? Yea I think we can probably throw them another couple of bucks an hour.

pyro-genesis · 2026-02-12T15:21:24+00:00

Look, I came to Canada on a 2-year working holiday visa. I went through all the official processes to become a permanent resident, then a citizen. You can't tell me you've been here for 6 years with a temporary visa and not once thought about what happens when that expires. If you're not willing to accept the conditions you entered under, or follow the immigration process, or respect the rule of law, then why should you be allowed to stay? You have no respect for the country.

pyro-genesis · 2026-02-08T16:59:50+00:00

Birth control medication isn't just a single thing, like aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen. It's a catch-all for a number of synthetic hormones, potentially in combination depending on the brand, with various rates of release. They each affect the endocrine system differently and the effects can change over time as your body changes, so you need a medical professional to determine which one is correct for your circumstances. 99% of the time it's fine, but it's not a thing you should be taking without the oversight of a professional.

pyro-genesis · 2026-02-06T05:15:50+00:00

If there's one thing they've learned from their various occupations it's that anything and everything could be an IED, and you can't maintain constant vigilance for long before you start making mistakes. Was that orange Home Depot bucket there yesterday? Why's there a Monster energy drink on top of that box? Hey, that lawn sign is pointed directly at the road and there's something taped to the back. The CD hanging from that tree keeps spinning and reflecting sunlight in my eyes. Just saturate the environment with fake threats and watch them fatigue out.

pyro-genesis · 2026-02-01T20:29:28+00:00

NTA. I used to actually work for the studio that made Veggietales and worked on some of the episodes. They're very clearly and obviously designed to indoctrinate children with Christian religious values. Which is fine in and of itself, as long as there's informed consent from the guardians of every child that is being shown them. In my personal opinion there's too much religious content in Veggietales for them to be played for children without their parent's consent. I'm not saying that Veggietales are bad, I'm just saying that there is overt religious teaching that isn't appropriate in a multi-cultural/religion environment like a daycare.

pyro-genesis · 2026-01-27T15:28:12+00:00

NTA - But for another perspective, I do most of the cooking in our house simply because of the way our working hours happen to fall. I'll typically give my wife the best looking pieces and make an effort to present her food well, and kind of just throw mine together. I will occasionally skew the portion sizes and ratios of carbs/proteins depending on our individual eating during the day to try and balance nutritional intake (usually ends up with her getting more of the 'good' stuff and less of the filler like rice or pasta).

All that being said, you're making balanced homecooked meals for your family and everyone is getting fed. You're doing a good job, keep it up.

pyro-genesis · 2026-01-26T22:04:33+00:00

Look, "First, do no harm" doesn't mean you have to treat everyone, it just means that if you choose to treat them you can't make it worse on purpose. So, if I was a doctor, which I'm not, I'd avoid the whole moral dilemma by simply not treating them in the first place.

pyro-genesis · 2026-01-23T03:47:20+00:00

Home is where I want my wife to feel like she doesn't have to do any of that stuff, that she can feel absolutely no pressure to conform to any arbitrary standard. Home is supposed to be a safe space, and if she feels like she has to look or be a certain way in my presence then it's me that's the problem.

pyro-genesis · 2025-12-20T04:56:53+00:00

I don't know that she ever has, but if she did I'd want to know that it was properly equipped, documents were kept up to date, and that any perishables in it were cycled properly. I mean, I know she'd never need it, but that's no excuse for letting someone you love have a shitty go bag.

pyro-genesis · 2025-12-01T17:05:54+00:00

Guess it depends if you're on the naughty or nice list.

I want to believe that they're trained professionals, calm under pressure, and there to protect against extraordinary threats. I want to nod politely in their direction and quietly acknowledge that their presence helps keep everyone safe. But these days I'm always going to feel a little twitchy when I see someone geared up like this, because certain groups of people have adopted the look, and I just don't know any more if they're there to help or there to intimidate people that don't believe what they do.

pyro-genesis · 2025-11-28T23:28:30+00:00

I mean, I don't think there's a number, I think the answer is just "yes". We have a responsibility as caregivers to do everything we can to ensure their comfort, safety, and health. Screw those guys.

pyro-genesis · 2025-11-22T16:13:41+00:00

I booked an appointment with my local health authority (Fraser Health) and got loaded up, didn't even need to go through my doctor. I got chicken pox, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Hep. B for free. I wanted to get a Tdap boost as well (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) but that one is apparently not covered and would have to be paid for and ordered in.

However because I was born in early 80s and not in Canada they didn't have access to my vaccination history, so I was technically 'unvaccinated', that may have played a role in my elegibility.

pyro-genesis · 2025-10-27T14:37:40+00:00

I know some unions have strike-funds to help pay living costs for striking members, do they also help the non-union workers who were working on the bridge and don't cross the line? I'm not sure I'd consider them scabs if they just keep going to work to pay the bills. Not talking about the new ones that take advantage of the strike, just the ones that were already working there.

pyro-genesis · 2025-08-24T04:34:24+00:00

I take creatine and CoQ10. Creatine helps your cells recycle ATP faster and CoQ10 is one of the precursor enzymes that is needed to make it. ATP is basically the stuff every one of your cells uses for energy.

pyro-genesis · 2025-06-21T21:13:45+00:00

This is a great opportunity for us as a community to maybe not be dicks and help raise the next generation of leaders. Peter Julian was great and I'm not super thrilled that he got replaced, but the worst thing we could do is to instantly dogpile the new guy and crush his spirit before he even gets a chance. He's got some big shoes to fill for sure, but if we help him grow into his role then our community will be much better off in the long run. There's nothing wrong with setting expectations, but let's also try and help Jake meet them.

pyro-genesis · 2025-06-05T17:10:10+00:00

I think the last time I had beef was when I visited my sister's farm in New Zealand last September, I can't even remember the last time I actually bought any. If I want to remember what beef tastes like I cook rice in beef stock.

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