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2025-04-30 12:58:30 UTC

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@nprofile…0x0n It is unfortunate but you may be right regarding smaller instances. I don’t know what I’ll do because I’m a bit shocked just reading about this in the past hour.

2025-04-30 12:54:04 UTC

So, I take a break from here and today I find out the drama regarding Fosstodon from reading @nprofile…pp8p blog post. This is so unfortunate catching up on @nprofile…7s4z and @nprofile…25dv blogs I understand. Thank you both for an amazing instance. I’ve been around since 2018 and moved over here from the default Mastodon instance. Not sure what I will do if it’s true that others are blocking Fosstodon. Very sad but I wish everyone on the team best wishes. 👍

2025-04-18 15:35:43 UTC

I've decided to take a break from social media and continue my offline journey. My blog readers have known about my journey of being less online for my mental health.
You can keep in touch with me via my main blog, Signal or email. Wishing you all the best.

2025-04-17 20:08:49 UTC

More Kindle jail break goodness!
https://youtu.be/Qtk7ERwlIAk

2025-04-17 17:17:13 UTC

More Kindle jail break goodness!
https://youtu.be/Qtk7ERwlIAk

2025-04-17 00:01:51 UTC

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@nprofile…7dm2 Very smart and cool.

2025-04-16 14:47:43 UTC

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@nprofile…d380 NetNewsWire and Tapestry are great iOS rss options.

2025-04-15 02:26:42 UTC

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@nprofile…7dm2 Well said.

2025-04-14 19:26:29 UTC

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@nprofile…8c6a Funny the timing. A week ago I ordered new lenses after my exam and still waiting as well. The temporary contact lenses are so bad I couldn't use it after three days. Felt like the wrong prescription. Luckily I had a very old prescription monthly lens unused to get me by.

2025-04-14 14:50:58 UTC

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@nprofile…v998 Hasn't it been like 7 months now? Android 16 is around the corner.

2025-04-14 14:45:42 UTC

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@nprofile…v998 Can't imagine how their 7 year of updates will survive. They can't even do one year. 🤦

2025-04-14 14:44:12 UTC

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@nprofile…9lxh Beautiful 🥰

2025-04-13 16:20:39 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf Maybe Cadillac can throw him some money and get Riccardo too.😂

2025-04-12 17:03:40 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/326/071/901/602/971/original/6173cb962d89c357.png

2025-04-12 17:00:40 UTC

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@nprofile…843t Keep walking, you're almost in Canada. Meet you at the border! 😂

2025-04-12 10:20:51 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf Just saw the ad trailer for this and it's rated R for violence throughout. Never seen a rating with that explanation before 😂

2025-04-12 01:00:06 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny Haha, I did that one too.

2025-04-12 00:56:00 UTC

Started doing updates on my Surface Pro 2 as I haven't touched it in a long while.
It's telling me to get ready for Windows 11 😂
No thanks. I think it's just an ad in Windows Update because I find it hard to believe that this old hardware could run it.

2025-04-12 00:51:09 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny I believe I posted back in February this one.
https://basic.bearblog.dev/blog-questions-challenge-technology-edition/

2025-04-11 23:40:03 UTC

Dungeon Master on the Atari ST
https://youtu.be/6hYV-i_dSQQ?si=yUKbIdiF4vt_3zsF
#atari #retrocomputing

2025-04-11 16:34:18 UTC

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@nprofile…puyn Cool, let me know how your experiments go. I've been drinking black but good beans is hit or miss. Especially office coffee. I stay away from sugar and creamers to cover up the poor taste.

2025-04-11 16:32:06 UTC

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@nprofile…nlx6 I've been building my offline music library re entirely too. Don't forget archive.org and Qobuz.

2025-04-11 16:12:26 UTC

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@nprofile…puyn Some people put butter.

2025-04-11 16:11:44 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf Yikes!

2025-04-11 16:03:29 UTC

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@nprofile…zrnr I still have the 8 Plus and some days think about using it again. Such a nice phone.

2025-04-10 22:59:14 UTC

Check out this Frankenstein of a Nokia 1020 and iPhone SE 3.
https://youtu.be/mQJxgVNNzm0?si=YGwXp4adq19YWUQE
#iphone #nokia #lumia

2025-04-10 22:38:26 UTC

How about this e-ink PDA, eh?
We just need PalmPilot's back and these young guys would love their minimal lifestyle! 😂
https://youtu.be/VPQ2q7yVjZs?si=gxOYg7l0Ata7clo4
#PDA #tech #youtube

2025-04-10 22:24:15 UTC

Interesting video from a young guy's perspective using an old iPhone SE. He never upgraded and doesn't care.
https://youtu.be/ICNkZA0EdBM?si=bE37R9wv7xwYNa7_
#iphone #youtube

2025-04-10 22:19:18 UTC

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@nprofile…93qq I was watching the James Bond movie Quantum of Solace last night and this popped up on screen. I totally forgot about these. This would be awesome to make a come back now.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/315/982/097/452/785/original/4d09ff92dcc47454.png

2025-04-10 22:02:12 UTC

So how is Bluesky these days?

2025-04-10 20:59:49 UTC

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@nprofile…93qq That's the stupidest thing I've read today. Then they wonder why no one is going to the theatres.

2025-04-10 11:20:52 UTC

Time to get ready to commute into the office. Hope you all have a good day.

2025-04-10 11:11:57 UTC

It's amazing how many 80s CityPop Japanese albums are on archive.org. It's so easy to build your own offline music library.
There are also some hidden FLAC gems for rock and other genres.

2025-04-10 10:54:07 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf I never used that feature because I couldn't trust it to work.
Windows is so hard to customize or de-bloat because their patches eventually break it.

2025-04-10 10:39:13 UTC

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@nprofile…93qq I wonder if we've seen all the good scenes and the rest is just more one liners forcing us to laugh?
Never read the books but seems interesting. Are the books supposed to have humor too?

2025-04-09 20:02:33 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny I see them on Craigslist for sale forgot to mention that. I think it prolongs the use of them instead of hacking them to run current MacOS.

2025-04-09 19:58:57 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny I see many local older iMac models with Linux installed. As long as it's Intel.

2025-04-09 19:50:30 UTC

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@nprofile…uzq4 I had one of those too, they were popular at the local computer shops. I used to buy parts and build my own and this monitor was always in their combo deals.

2025-04-09 17:17:59 UTC

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@nprofile…puyn I remember going to Second Cup during my first job in downtown Vancouver. Those lattes were sweet but worth it. I haven't been to a Second Cup in decades but not sure where they are at all here.
Starbucks and Tim Hortons back in the day were so different than they are today. They were actually worth it back then.
You have a nice travel gear there.

2025-04-09 17:04:17 UTC

Remember that long ass startup tune of Windows NT?
It felt like it would go on and on. 😂
https://youtu.be/SATYQyIcimM?si=gNOqF5egM2dLh3xu&t=82

2025-04-09 16:49:29 UTC

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@nprofile…3hvj That is the sad part when few developers are working on these software projects and unfortunately end. Some of us don't realize how much energy and time they invest into it. Taking themselves away from family sometimes.
I did see the FreeDOS update today, so nice.

2025-04-09 16:44:27 UTC

This was a nice read about alternative operating systems that are not Windows, Linux or MacOS. Most users could get by with an operating system and browser. That old or current hardware could get extra life.
ArcaOS
Haiku
ReactOS
FreeDOS
Wayne OS
OpenIndiana
KolibriOS
Visopsys
Icaros Desktop
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-alternative-operating-systems
#tech #retrocomputing

2025-04-09 16:20:42 UTC

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@nprofile…9lxh I know right? Hot Sync, baby!

2025-04-09 14:48:03 UTC

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@nprofile…lvhn Yes, I've seen those videos, always a joy to watch.

2025-04-09 13:39:15 UTC

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@nprofile…lvhn But high res allows us to use it today to customize our own OS! 😆

2025-04-09 13:38:10 UTC

A Mastodon user had an avatar that reminded me of the old BeOS operating system.
I recently came across a site with all their icons which I posted earlier. Decided to write a blog post about it after going down a rabbit hole.
#beos #haiku #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #blog
https://basic.bearblog.dev/beos-remember-that-os/

2025-04-09 12:47:18 UTC

I've always liked the BeOS icons. Here is a site to download them all.
#beos #haiku #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing
https://www.iconfinder.com/iconsets/beos

2025-04-09 12:47:03 UTC

I've always liked the BeOS icons. Here is a site to download them all.
#beos #haiku #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing
https://www.iconfinder.com/iconsets/beos
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/308/071/210/624/774/original/08f53e5a47206a94.png

2025-04-09 03:12:46 UTC

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@nprofile…7dm2 Interesting post. Once a year I clean my spaces and rearrange them thinking I will be more productive. I've been doing this since I was a teen.
I think I love the idea of reorganizing my spaces much more than using them. It's cool for a month but after that, I go back to what I'm comfortable like you, writing elsewhere.

2025-04-08 00:35:03 UTC

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@nprofile…puyn There are many CityPop albums too.

2025-04-07 19:32:10 UTC

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@nprofile…a5wt Life is a journey of ups and downs and take turns that we least expect.
Hang in there and build your life as best as you can in Chicago.

2025-04-07 19:29:47 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny I've been in the building industry for 30 years and it hasn't improved.
Government wants developers to act like charities instead of a business by building social housing for them. But there is so much red tape, even when they try to convert some developments, it takes years to build them if it even works out.
People have no idea except what they watch on the tv news. These government guys are in there for four years, then a new group get elected and it starts all over again. 🤦

2025-04-07 19:18:49 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf Only a 3? OMG no! I'll save my money and wait for streaming at home.

2025-04-07 19:17:42 UTC

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@nprofile…lrzr I'm still on episode 6 because I am not into this season. Perhaps it gets better near the end. 🤷‍♂️

2025-04-07 19:16:13 UTC

Too bad the Proton VPN in Vivaldi keeps asking me to login. I just turned it off for now.

2025-04-07 19:10:54 UTC

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@nprofile…puyn I should be focused on work but most of the morning was downloading Japanese music from archive.org 😂 I'm building my offline music library.

2025-04-07 19:07:04 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny Same thing was happening in Vancouver around that time. Priced out before we could even start a career to save up. Now homes are closer to $2M anywhere around us which is ridiculous.

2025-04-07 19:03:15 UTC

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@nprofile…uzq4 I totally remember this freaky toy! 😂

2025-04-07 19:01:39 UTC

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@nprofile…7dm2 Hope you do and it works.

2025-04-07 04:50:32 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf it rained all day here.

2025-04-07 04:49:06 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf I had no idea he was that old and still in demand to make these movies.

2025-04-07 04:47:15 UTC

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@nprofile…gp6r AI must taking their jobs.

2025-04-06 20:03:26 UTC

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@nprofile…7dm2 Would be a great idea for a post. I never had the opportunity to own an Amiga or Commodore but always fascinated by them.

2025-04-06 18:06:00 UTC

Yesterday we had amazing sunny weather. I opened the convertible top and went for a drive by the ocean.
Today it is miserable. Rain and cold. Good old spring weather in the Pacific Northwest.

2025-04-06 15:48:47 UTC

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@nprofile…er3n I journal, play games, stay offline as much. I often blog about stuff.

2025-04-06 15:12:25 UTC

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@nprofile…37u0 I have it on vinyl.

2025-04-05 14:41:20 UTC

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@nprofile…v998 The first one was fun but not sure about watching this. Seems like it's all over the place 😂

2025-04-05 14:40:05 UTC

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@nprofile…37u0 I've always had a soft spot for Garfield.

2025-04-05 14:39:16 UTC

Using GrapheneOS daily has me on a journey with offline music.
VLC has been a great mobile app to use for music. I save the files locally when I'm away from the house and stream at home with Jellyfin.
I also find music that is not on any streaming services. This could be unique mixes and playlists or old songs not available due to copyright laws.
It has been enjoyable customizing my Jellyfin server libraries.
I miss using memory cards like my old Note 9. I could carry all my music.

2025-04-04 02:37:04 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf I thought April Fools was over 🤔

2025-04-04 01:44:14 UTC

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@nprofile…8c6a I had no idea a remake was happening but this was hilarious. I was waiting for Pamela Anderson but maybe in a future trailer haha.

2025-04-04 01:40:28 UTC

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@nprofile…0p95 I've been doing the same thing and still at it. Feels good to give and recycle.

2025-04-04 01:32:08 UTC

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@nprofile…843t Get that vineyard going!
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/277/109/796/084/583/original/e4357f6e3863463e.png

2025-04-04 01:25:01 UTC

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@nprofile…0zny Cool, going to try this instead of the stock GrapheneOS keyboard. I found the github link for Obtainium.
I see it is in alpha but how is it so far?

2025-04-03 15:03:48 UTC

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@nprofile…37u0 Excite Bike!
I spent many quarters, well my mom did, at the laundromat playing.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/274/634/310/322/653/original/2b77a6813160d781.png

2025-04-03 02:19:58 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf True, those updates are killer. Even if the consoles are wired.

2025-04-03 02:10:28 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf Mine tops at 1Gbps too and I don't need more. My ISP has deals for higher but seriously who needs this much speed to have your wife watch Netflix and scroll Instagram all day 😂

2025-04-03 02:08:50 UTC

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Decided to write a blog post about it.
https://basic.bearblog.dev/dusting-off-an-old-mp3-player/
#mp3 #nostalgia #music #podcast

2025-04-03 01:50:01 UTC

I found an old Sansa Clip 2GB from my old days of using a mp3 player for dog walks. There is one podcast on it, from 2011, John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin, Hypercritical from 5BY5. Episode 20.
Don't think that podcast is around anymore. I'm surprised it just boots up connected to a MacBook Air.
One album, The Game's - The Documentary. It's been on here since 2007 from the get info properties window. Wow. This device was released 2007.
This thing has been sitting in my drawer for years.
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/271/515/219/548/524/original/305bc92438ecb661.png

2025-04-03 01:09:43 UTC

So I have this old iPod Nano and wanted to sync a playlist from Apple Music using the Music app. Not sure what is happening because nothing is syncing.
Did Apple stop supporting iPods?
I'm using the iPod Nano 5th generation. It shows up in the Finder and Music app but nothing happens when I click the Sync button.

2025-04-02 23:55:51 UTC

Wow $629 CAD for that Nintendo Switch 2! No thanks.

2025-04-02 10:57:49 UTC

Sad to hear about the passing of Val Kilmer. Just 65.

2025-04-02 03:42:56 UTC

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@nprofile…tn24 LOL the designers at work are not doing this in any sales centre. Our clients wouldn't be able to sell and get mad at us for choosing this "trend". 😂

2025-04-02 03:28:37 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf I liked it, we need more!

2025-04-02 02:45:50 UTC

Tonight's movie is Exit Wounds.
A lot of Steven Seagal, some DMX and a dash of Canadian Jill Hennessy. Still enjoy this film even though it came out in 2001.
https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10877-exit-wounds

2025-04-01 00:01:19 UTC

Finally got around last night to adjust the Casio AE1200WH band. After watching YouTube and got the tools I needed, fits my wrist perfectly. Looking forward to wearing it to work tomorrow 😆

2025-03-31 23:51:02 UTC

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@nprofile…9lxh OMG you got them wet!
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/114/259/724/251/022/209/original/b43b2ebe0be0f6c4.png

2025-03-31 23:47:02 UTC

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@nprofile…gp6r Dude, even in Canada all fast food service has gone down hill. It is so rare to talk to a polite employee and get good service. The quality of the food is horrible every location and it's not just McDonalds.

2025-03-31 23:41:05 UTC

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@nprofile…3eyq Yes, you can totally use GrapheneOS without Google services and store. But if you need to, it will be sandboxed and you have all control over permissions.

2025-03-31 23:39:38 UTC

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@nprofile…qlf4 Thank you, will look into this.

2025-03-31 00:20:31 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf I'm glad there were eight episodes or Theresa would drag it longer. 😁

2025-03-30 21:58:09 UTC

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@nprofile…emu3 Does your car do wireless or do you use an adapter?

2025-03-30 18:14:35 UTC

People are actually building on this AT Protocol eh?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/30/beyond-bluesky-these-are-the-apps-building-social-experiences-on-the-at-protocol/

2025-03-30 17:06:00 UTC

Washing the car and driveway early this morning and I'm exhausted. That's enough of outside activities for today. It's only 10am.

2025-03-30 14:02:37 UTC

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@nprofile…7dm2 It's nice that you got it to work.

2025-03-30 13:58:06 UTC

I posted yesterday how happy I was moving back to one phone with GrapheneOS. I wrote a blog about it, here it goes...
https://basic.bearblog.dev/back-on-to-grapheneos-and-pixel-7/
#blog #grapheneos #pixel #android

2025-03-30 05:03:39 UTC

Tonight I finally switched to my Pixel 7 with GrapheneOS as my main phone. No more two phones and no more iOS. It feels so refreshing.
Unfortunately that meant sandboxing certain apps like banking and smarthome apps for the cameras.
Selling the other phones now and continuing to declutter.

2025-03-30 01:51:40 UTC

With all the ways to install 1Password on any device, there is no APK for GrapheneOS. This is odd.

2025-03-29 02:05:40 UTC

I can't imagine how much new car prices will increase around the world. But in my country of Canada, car prices are already at an all time high. I can't believe how many vehicles are close to or over $100K.
I can see the used car market booming with values increasing as well. So, where does this leave North Americans? We all need cars to get around, we are not rich enough to live in the city where we work. Unfortunately all the good jobs are in the city.
Transit funding is so poor here.

2025-03-29 01:09:06 UTC

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@nprofile…s5pf no spoilers