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  • Licensing and Insuring Cycling

    It does not make sense to license and insure cycling.   Using licensing and insuring cycling as an argument for somehow holding cycling accountable is a fallacy. It holds no basis in fact, it’s a distraction from bad driving habits. Being licensed does nothing to stop motorists from rolling stops, rolling right turns or blocking […]

  • My trustworthy sous-chef.

  • Let’s cook.

  • Tree is up!

  • Layers In Different Temperatures

      This article will serve as future reference for layer combinations in different temperatures. Please send your own ideas!    -15 and below Long johns Pants Long-sleeved shirt 2nd layer shirt/sweater Heavy outer jacket Leg covers Balaclava under helmet Something to cover your face Gloves   -10 to -15 Long johns Pants Long-sleeved shirt 2nd […]

  • Typeset. A JQuery Plug-In

      In July 2012, I wrote a blog post on calculating the ideal font size for any viewing device. I’ve since written a JQuery plugin that typesets elements on a page automatically. I call it TypeSet. All settings are applied inline, for now, using relative em units. I still consider it a work in progress, […]

  • Response from Ministry of Finance Regarding Tariffs on Bicycles

  • Another order from #NutraFarms!

  • Back from camping!

  • Update: Brampton Recyling Center is Bicycle Friendly!

    About a year ago, I wrote about an awkward experience I had using my bike to haul electronic waste to the Brampton Recycling Center. In short, it was not bicycle friendly. I’m happy to report that their policy has since changed, and they are now allowing bicycles on to the ramp. Here’s my footage on […]