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You can now eat human steak, scientists insist it’s not cannibalism
It’s not technically cannibalism. Source: You can now eat human steak, scientists…
Man becomes millionaire after meteorite falls through his roof
33-year-old coffin-maker ‘turned out to be a canny negotiator’, says US buyer…
A gym trainer exposed 50 athletes to Covid-19, but no one else got sick because of a ventilation redesign – CNN
A Virginia gym owner thought she had a nightmare scenario on her…
New device puts music in your head — no headphones required
Source: New device puts music in your head — no headphones required
A $100B opportunity: Alberta could emerge as Canada’s first hydrogen energy hub, report says | Financial Post
‘Potential in terms of jobs and royalties to be a game changer…
A guaranteed minimum income would be more effective than current government programs
Replacing the raft of recovery benefits and EI with a simple, permanent…
China built the first electric car designed exclusively for ride-hailing
A car designed for high-volume, app-based ride-hailing. Source: China built the first…
Global warming bigger threat than coronavirus: Red Cross
Red Cross says the world has been hit by more than 100…
Spanish study finds dog owners have 78% higher risk of catching Covid
Researchers at the University of Granada and the Andalusian School of Public…
Britain to ban new petrol cars by 2030 on road to net zero emissions
Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and…
UBI as an indicator of a countries’ wealth
I was thinking: could a UBI be justified as the basic income…
How a national response could address an unprecedented COVID-19 surge across Canada | CBC News
Experts are divided on what Canada should do next to curb the…
Any hope of keeping Earth habitable now requires sucking carbon back out of the atmosphere, a new study found
Even if greenhouse-gas emissions stop now, global warming will continue for centuries,…
The NHL is considering an all-Canadian division for the 2021 season, Bettman says
Hubs based on geography and a shortened season are possibilities as the…
One in five COVID-19 patients develop mental illness within 90 days – study
Many COVID-19 survivors are likely to be at greater risk of developing…
Museum of Plugs and Sockets: general information
General information on plugs and sockets Source: Museum of Plugs and Sockets:…
The Secret World of Tiny Phones That Go Inside Your Butt
Available from Amazon and popular in prison, these phones carry reviews like:…
N.L. takes first step toward basic income as NDP motion passes in legislature | CBC News
Politicians did an unusual thing last week: they unanimously agreed to look…
US and UK citizens are world’s biggest sources of plastic waste – study
US population may also be third-largest producer of marine plastic pollution Source:…
Daisy Van Der Schaft on Petri-Dish Meat – ideacity
Source: Daisy Van Der Schaft on Petri-Dish Meat – ideacity
The Town That Went Feral
When a group of libertarians set about scrapping their local government, chaos…
This Toronto-area lawyer had to flee the country after taking on the tow truck industry
There have been dozens of arsons, shootings and at least four murders…
Half-Floor Unit – Survival Condo
Half-Floor Key Features The Half-Floor Condo Suite Package: Priced at: $1,500,000 This…
Waiter there’s a (black soldier) fly in my soup
It may seem a little hard to swallow but the larvae of…
Two Skip the Dishes deliveries at the same time…
Sign of the times, I suppose. Also, this might be a failure…
Tim Hortons struggling with no sign of customers returning to morning commute | Financial Post
‘When’s the last time you ordered a coffee and a bagel at…
What if Prince Harry kills QE2?
How much to rake the forests of California?
TO-DO: ???? area of California forests ???? equioment rrquired ???? labour required…
Oil & Gas Employment, USA
Oil & Gas Extraction: peaked at ~200k in 2015. Petroleum & Coal…
Lockdown? What lockdown?
We were never in a lockdown. Even 14-day quarantines were very soft;…
SpaceX Starlink service is not a go in Canada yet despite CRTC license – SpaceQ
Despite what you may have read, SpaceX is not authorized yet to…
Engine Stop-Start Systems Explained – Tech. Dept. – Car and Driver
Engine stop/start systems are spreading from hybrids to normal cars. Read a…
GM sells out first year of electric Hummer production
General Motors Co said it has sold out the first year’s worth…
Solar is now ‘cheapest electricity in history’, confirms IEA
The world’s best solar power schemes now offer the “cheapest…electricity in history”…
Solar Is Cheapest Energy: Renewable Energy vs. Fossil Fuels Cost
The International Energy Agency says solar is now the cheapest form of…
Did Xi Just Save the World ?
In a little-noticed speech this week, China permanently changed the global fight…
The economics of vending machines
The pandemic has boosted interest in vending machine ownership. But how much…
Morgan Stanley expects SpaceX will be a $100 billion company thanks to Starlink and Starship
Morgan Stanley doubled its long-term valuation estimate for Elon Musk’s SpaceX on…
If you’re pinning your hopes on a Covid vaccine, here’s a dose of realism | David Salisbury
A targeted immunisation programme may offer some protection, but it will not…
Mi’kmaw lobster fishery ‘doesn’t pose any conservation risk,’ says prof | CBC Radio
The Mi’kmaw lobster fishery in Nova Scotia has commercial operators concerned about…
Bad NYT – Misleading COVID-19 graphic
Front page, 2020-10-21; should be plotted to same scale, which would highlight…
Parks Canada adds 18 electric-vehicle charging stations on P.E.I. | CBC News
Parks Canada has installed 18 new electric-vehicle charging stations this year on…
Does Canada Need a Wealth Tax?
In its recent Speech from the Throne, the federal government said it…
Wayfair emails for filing cabinets
Googled “small filing cabinet” for my new arrangement. Followed links to Amazon.ca…
800 Compton residents to get guaranteed income in two-year pilot program
Mayor Aja Brown says the pilot program, which is to begin later…
What would a universal basic income mean for America? Stockton thinks it has the answer
Young, sincere and raised on the edge of poverty, Sukhi Samra has…
More thoughts on UBI
This post on /. approaches what I’m thinking about regarding the “normal”…
Surprising Results in Initial Virus Testing in N.Y.C. Schools
The absence of outbreaks, if it holds, suggests that the city’s efforts…
The Flaming Lips performed a concert with the band and fans encased in plastic bubbles – CNN
It’s unclear whether The Flaming Lips are using jelly — or vaseline,…
