Scott Rollans

Writer, editor, singer, cyclist, communications and technology nerd. He/him. Inactive here in the dark place; have decamped to the land of blue sky

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@bostonradio Like all Canadians of a certain vintage (myself included), Meyers knew "Soul Bossa Nova" as the theme song of the game show "Definition."

The Austin Powers opening was a wink to his fellow Canucks.

https://t.co/SpFTtHHT3E

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@roryisconfused Like all Canadians of a certain vintage (myself included), Meyers knew "Soul Bossa Nova" as the theme song of the game show "Definition."

The Austin Powers opening was a wink to his fellow Canucks.

https://t.co/NgA6C5gtsi

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@hencheese @roryisconfused To wit: https://t.co/NgA6C5gtsi

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@djclimenhaga @MikeyCycling Using one's phone while driving. Not legal here in Alberta either, obviously, though we have no similar system of citizen reporting.

Love your blog, @djclimenhaga

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At the “Stop the UCP” rally to defend health care, education, and #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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@Feisty_Waters Thursday's forecast high is +13C. Not putting the snow tires on my bike just yet. 🙂

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@bunny_smash Whew!

Spoiler alert: cycling in winter is fun and not at all hardcore. It requires just a teensy bit more time and caution—but the same is certainly also true of walking and driving.
❄️🚴🏼🙌

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@bunny_smash Long-time winter cyclist here. Studs on both tires are best BY FAR—but, if you insist having studs on just one, it should be the front. You’ll stand a much better chance of staying upright.

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@peaceavebike Thanks for all the work, leaders. Only made it out on one group ride this year, but am ever grateful for the work and organization needed to keep this going. 🙌🚴‍♂️

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@MarkConnollyCBC "I Put a Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins

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@MerriamWebster Feta cheese
Pita bread
Salsa sauce
Masala Mix

[God @TheTweetOfGod]

I’m done blessing America. I’m moving on to Canada. It’s less needy and has better poutine.

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@Bike_and_Bow @WorldBollard @criticalmassyyc @criticalmassyyc

Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

We also had a hugely successful Critical Mass ride yesterday here in Edmonton—but, sadly, no bollards.

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@JMeddings My Albertan daughter studied medicine at U of T and now practices family medicine in Toronto.

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Excellent YEG Halloween #CriticalMass ride!

Shout out to the local reps who joined us—@DShepYEG, @michaeljanz, @AshleyASalvador, and @edmonton_anne—and, as always, @MKalmanovitch

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@CityofEdmonton This is so important if we want more people to leave their cars at home. I can drive in 10cm of fresh snow, but I’ll happily bike if I know the pathways have been cleared.

YES, ploughing roads is important too. That’s why they have their own—SEPARATE—crews and equipment.🙂

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@ITRUTH_3_6_9 @CaulfieldTim Men who unironically refer to themselves as alphas aren’t sending the message they think they are. 🤣

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Watched this last night. Entertaining and insightful!

Available for free on CBC Gem.

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

More masculinity = more health? Nah.

Reality: traditional masculine norms associated with:

- Mental health challenges
- Unhealthy behaviours linked to heart disease, cancer, etc
- Loneliness & isolation
- Poorer sex & relationships
- Etc

My take: https://t.co/ydk1B5IE5L

Speaking about this today at @SkeptInquirer's CSICon 2024 in Vegas!

And check out our new doc, Harder Better Faster Stronger, on @cbcgem! cc @cbcdoc

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@TheBreakdownAB Our province is a hot mess, but I’m okay with this. Small electric vehicles (not necessarily just golf carts) should be accommodated on municipal roads. They could replace a lot of car and truck trips.

[Andy Boenau @Boenau]

American car culture is bonkers.