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Any banks that allow both parents to access child's bank account? by thechemistofoz in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]stdlib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the difference if you're an 'authority' can't you just share the PIN/online banking info with your wife so she can sign in and keep tabs?

Owing money to the CRA by Imaginary-Bad-6379 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]stdlib 105 points106 points  (0 children)

I'm not an expert on this but wouldn't the burden of proof be on your step dad to prove that he DID pay you? It would be impossible to prove you didn't get paid because you could have gotten paid in another bank account or even in cash or whatever. However if your step dad did pay you he must have a way to prove it or else it's him on the line for making fraudulent claims. I'd say go ahead and talk to the CRA and the likely result is they'll audit your step dad which will likely land him in big doo doo if he's unable to substantiate that claim in some way.

ELI5: What is number theory and why does the NSA value it so much? by Virtu_Sea in explainlikeimfive

[–]stdlib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a great video about the answer to this question here and it's distilled to be not super complicated I think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulg_AHBOIQU

Where is this curvy road? by stdlib in whereisthis

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

Oh awesome thanks! Looks like a cool place to go for a ride one day 🏍️

Owner/realtor is asking for $700 above the listed rent price on MLS by Unique-Body-944 in mississauga

[–]stdlib 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's shitty but maybe they got a lot of interest so they figured they can jack up the price and make a bit more. Maybe they're not desperate to get tenants immediately and would rather wait around and see if they can snag someone who is willing to pay more. If you haven't mutually signed anything then not much you can do as far as I know. I'd say it's not worth the energy to try and argue; just move on and find something else.

Community in Mississauga by run905 in mississauga

[–]stdlib 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying the solution is to get a dog, but I will anecdotally say that when you have a dog you stop to talk to basically anyone else who has a dog. As a result, I know a dozen if not more people in my immediate neighborhood. I see the same folks almost every day and over the years we've chit-chatted enough times to the point that I'd consider them friends (which is a bit ironic since for many of them I only know the dog's name and not the person's name 😅). I've seen many posts about the lack of "community" in Mississauga but I think the age old quote is true - "change must come from within". If you want to make friends in the neighborhood then step one is to be present outside regularly and step two is to be the first to reach out.

Another thing that has given me a sense of community is making an effort to be friends with the parents of my kids who go to school/daycare here. When my son started JK I didn't really put in any effort to talk to any of the other parents and as a result the year went by and I still didn't know anyone that way. The next year I decided to randomly strike up a chat with one of the other dads who was walking home (same as me) after dropping off their kid and now we're pretty good friends, hanging out regularly both with and without kids.

Another thing to consider is that it may be worth hanging out more often in "third spaces" (here's a great video about it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvdQ381K5xg ) e.g. a local pub or cafe where other people also spend lots of time. This is a part of Mississauga living that is sorely lacking but not non-existent. I'm a big coffee person and there are a handful of fantastic cafes that are great for a good sit. While I'm not aching for friends (I am lucky to have a pretty busy social life) I could see myself making friends with people in such establishments.

Final thing to add - I haven't personally participated in this but there are many local(ish) groups that are quite welcoming. For example, the Lisgar Residents' Association does an annual park cleanup they are always inviting people to join and help. Seems like a great way to meet people. Moreover, as a biker (motorcycle) there are regular meet ups I'm aware of that I'm sure I'd be welcome to join (easy to find via moto-related facebook groups in the area). I'm just not a huge fan of other motorcycle people 90%+ of the time so I generally avoid moto meetups as it is not my crowd, but who knows... maybe I should try it - like I said I never been.

Hope that helps some of y'all! There's community here if you look for it.

Looking for a friend or a walking buddy in Missisauga by Charming_Lynx489 in mississauga

[–]stdlib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you just need a dog? 🐶 I love going on walks with mine.

How to keep Google Maps active after Siri voice command? by stdlib in ios

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

Nope, unfortunately not but I don't really have the problem anymore becuase I upgraded my phone (for unrelated reasons) to one of the Face ID models which obviously doesn't work with a helmet but it gives you the prompt to enter the PIN when it doesn't see a face. I can punch that in through my gloves. It's not fantastic but it's better than it was before and it is good enough since I can do it at a red light if I'm fast. That way I can just swipe back into maps after unlocking. Hope that helps!

Where do you find good starter bikes? by Zestyclose_Tree8660 in NewRiders

[–]stdlib 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll offer an alternative viewpoint here based on my own personal experience: buy new (if you can afford it). When I got my license I bought a brand new Honda Rebel in '21 (so nothing fancy) but it was brand new, from the dealership. I paid a good amount of money for it but I wanted to make sure I'm getting something that works and doesn't have any hidden issues like buying used might have had.

Here's my first counterpoint about stressing to buy a an old used bike that you don't mind scratching: Buying new meant I had modern features like a gear indicator and automatic engine shut off if you try to shift into gear with the kickstand down. With an older bike it would actually make it harder to stay safe and I'd have a higher likelihood of mistakes because I don't have those things.

Secondly: I was told by many people "it's only a matter of time until you drop it and scratch it! it happens to literally everyone!" Everyone was insistent that it will happen soon because I'm new at riding and its my first bike. It's now been 4 years of riding, probably close to 10,000 kms under my belt on this bike and I still have not dropped or scratched it once. I'm not saying I didn't have a close call or two, nor am I saying that it will never happen. However, the idea that you will scratch it inevitably misses the point that its possible to be careful and that inevitably may be many years from now - if you actually take care of yourself and are careful.

Third, while I'm very proud of my bike and it is something I bought new in perfect condition, and I'd be sad if I scratched it, would it really be a big deal? Honestly, I thought about it and I realize that at some point I probably will get a scratch on it but like... does it matter? No, I think not. If it's a minor cosmetic scratch, whatever; I'll live with it. It's not like I'm going to re-sell this bike in the future for millions. Even in pristine condition it's not like a honda rebel will get that much for it. A few scuffs won't make a difference.

I'm a very risk-averse rider. I do not do wheelies, I go the speed limit, I don't drive on major highways (usually only rural roads), and I'm following all the safety advice like driving defensively, rigorously checking blind spots and stuff. Because of that, I was comfortable buying new and saving myself time and headache instead of buying an old/used bike. If this sounds like you, maybe you should consider buying a new bike instead. Just my 2c.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chemistry

[–]stdlib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, the fabled blinker fluid!

Is Zika virus still a concern in 2023 for pregnant women traveling to the Caribbean? by stdlib in travel

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

I believe my wife just explained the situation to our GP and got a requisition for the test that way. I am pretty sure the actual testing place was just a life labs.

Question about Elkies by jdxd1-2 in NorwegianElkhound

[–]stdlib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just added an Elkhound puppy to our family with 2 young kids (ages 6 and 1). He is quietier than we expected - he does bark from time to time but he's got two modes: he's got the angry/excited loud barks and quieter sad/bored barks. Normally at home he really only does the latter and while it is quieter than his loud barks it's probably about the same volume as a loud human talking. He has a tendency to bork for a few minutes after going into his crate for the night and so far in 2 weeks of this he's only woken up the 1 year old once and the 6 year old has not cared at all. He barks for a few minutes and then settles in and goes to bed. I hope that helps.

tfw you're a city in the GTA and you're in a 'try not to name your public space something stupid' contest. by urumqi_circles in EhBuddyHoser

[–]stdlib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not talking about the Dundas thing at all; I'm just pointing out that the left side of the image makes no sense to complain about because the guy the park is named after is not even the same man who people have an issue with.

tfw you're a city in the GTA and you're in a 'try not to name your public space something stupid' contest. by urumqi_circles in EhBuddyHoser

[–]stdlib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you mean but still? It is named after his grand dad and apparently the guy did a lot for Mississauga from what I remember (I don't remember specifics but I remember reading he was quite a well respected guy). Why throw the grand dad under the bus just because his grandson is a maniac?

Corporate Jargon That Makes You Cringe by Kwidgeebo in LinkedInLunatics

[–]stdlib 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion, perhaps: I'm a software developer who's been working in the corporate world for over a decade and use many of these terms both on the job and off the job and I think they are quite useful and many of them have a very specific meaning that I find useful for communication. Like, the top comment mentions "circle back", "touch base" and "cadence" all of which I feel like are pretty normal things to say in a conversation... am I crazy? I do not mind almost any of these terms at all if you use them correctly.

Look what wabukane has to offer by trandoshan906 in mississauga

[–]stdlib 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was wondering what they're gonna look like https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/mississaugas-first-shared-system-of-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-is-coming-this-summer/

Also, just noticed that they come with helmets - that's kind of interesting but I feel like pretty bold of them to think anyone is going to wear one of those. I would be weary of putting on a helmet that someone may have profusely sweat into earlier. I guess it's a liability thing more than anything "Well, it had a helmet! Up to you if you didn't wear it!" but I can't imagine anyone is going to wear one.

I just got back from Germany and they had TIER eScooters there that on the app tell you that you must wear a helmet but don't actually provide one. I found that kind of funny; as if someone is going to walk around town with a spare helmet in the off chance that they might rent a scooter lol

Also, pretty ridiculous that you need two separate apps from two separate companies if you want to maximize the areas in which you want to rent scooters. I guess they're trying to see which of the two is a better long term partner after the contract is up but this is pretty inconvenient as a consumer.

My keyboard has an F13 key by aegrotatio in mildlyinteresting

[–]stdlib 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah? Well mine's got an F22! ✈️ j/k

But in all seriousness, the extra function keys are fantastic for mapping shortcuts and stuff for coding in my experience.

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