Archive for the 'rants' Category
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Attorney General wins.
RIP Darcy Allan Sheppard
Image from CTV Toronto
In case you didn’t see the news today, former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death (Darcy Allan Sheppard). According to news sources, Michal Bryant and Darcy Allan Sheppard (a Toronto [...]
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
I saw this article in the paper the other day and couldn’t believe it. Calgary has the priciest parking in Canada BY FAR! Wtf?! Calgary seems to have more land than any other major city, it doesn’t make sense!
Canadian Parking Rate Breakdown:
Daily Median Rate Monthly Unreserved Median Rate
Canadian Market (CAD) (CAD)
Calgary, AB $22.00 $460.00
Edmonton, AB [...]
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Now that spring/summer warm weather has arrived (finally!), an issue that seems to be surfacing across Canada is the loud shot-gun tailpipes on motorcycles driving around downtown. Personally, I get woken up regularly at various hours of the night when they go by any stoplight within 15 square blocks. It seems the majority [...]
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Friday, June 12th, 2009
I felt like I would add my few thoughts on the subject of drivers vs bicyclists to cyberspace along with everyone else. This is a bit of a personal subject, as I bike year round to work, to get groceries, to go to the record store, to visit my parents, etc. . .I don’t [...]
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Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
I came across this video of an intersection in India and it blew my mind! it was the craziest thing ever. . .yet everyone managed to get through with no problems whatsoever.
I couldn’t believe it so I looked up a few more. Here is a video from Vietnam.
Another one from [...]
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Just wanted to follow up with our last post. Calgary released their results from the month long study of their new green light speeding cameras as follows:
-Calgary Police Services mailed more than 700 warnings from TWO city intersections.
-Starting April 1, 2009, motorists will have to start paying for these infractions (I know I know, I [...]
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Here are some recent articles from around the web pertaining to road rage. . and how it just makes you shake your head. Looks like people are using shushi knifes, guns, alcohol and pellet guns to vent their anger. THIS IS NOT RIGHT!
Sushi Chef Accused Of Road Rage Slashing (Feb 20, 2009)
http://www.nationalpost.com/related/links/story.html?id=1310163
A road rage incident [...]
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
http://www.calgarypolice.ca/sections/traffic/speed-on-green-faq.pdf
Here is a list of the 44 intersections that have the new speed on green cameras. Until April 1st, you will only get a warning.
Macleod Tr / 162 Av SE
Macleod Tr /12 Ave SE
Centre St/ 20 Ave N
John Laurie Bv / 53 St NW
68ST /16 Ave NE
Sarcee Tr / Richmond Rd SW
4 St / 6 [...]
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
I though I would include some of my favorite platerage posts over the years:
IDIOT : 4 finger!
This complete moron and his clueless wife were driving northbound on Sunvale Cr. S.E. turning left, (westbound) at this point. I was waiting at the intersection on a red facing south. The vehicles, facing towards me had a left [...]
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Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
I know this isn’t road rage related, but I saw it the other day and had to post it. Since most of the rants on our site involve stupid people, I thought I would show you just how dumb some people are! This guy should stay home and play online Texas Holdem, instead of [...]
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