In the last 24 hours, Iran has: - Struck three ships trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, disabling a Thai cargo ship - Blown up a large oil storage facility in Oman - Struck two oil tankers at harbor in Iraq, setting both ablaze. - Blown up oil storage tanks next to Bahrain’s main airport

Europe and Asia battle for LNG as Iran war chokes supply— “The longer the Strait remains shut, the greater the risk that the shipping disruption turns into a genuine gas shortage, as tankers cannot load and facilities… www.ft.com/content/4bb2... @nassosstylianou.bsky.social @financialtimes.com

Mayor is a strange job. Surrounded by subject matter experts on every topic - planning, housing, engineering, finance, engagement, public safety, etc. - and at the same time you are asked by the public (some of who are also subject matter experts!) to opine on all of those topics… 🧵

In the news today, a cyclist on the pavement who killed a man is charged with manslaughter. By contrast, here's a van driver who killed a little girl. He was driving on the pavement: common, and illegal. Killed her. Only charged with dangerous driving. Fully let off. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...

"Blueskee"

this is the most useful short-form video i've ever seen www.youtube.com/shorts/aALT9...

5/ And on the Strait of Hormuz, they had NO PLAN. I can't go into more detail about how Iran gums up the Strait, but suffice it say, right now, they don't know how to get it safely back open. Which is unforgiveable, because this part of the disaster was 100% foreseeable.

I was in a 2 hour briefing today on the Iran War. All the briefings are closed, because Trump can't defend this war in public. I obviously can't disclose classified info, but you deserve to know how incoherent and incomplete these war plans are. 1/ Here's what I can share:

Nvidia and ABB launch partnership for AI-enabled autonomous robots—Deepu Talla, vice-president of robotics and edge AI at Nvidia, said the new system, dubbed “RobotStudio HyperReality”, was… www.ft.com/content/c77d... Michael Acton @financialtimes.com

Lots of little mid-rise single-stair buildings in my neighborhood, but this trio might be my favorite

Today’s fun fact: the reason shipping lanes in the Baltic are so damn narrow is that there are anywhere from thirty to one hundred THOUSAND unexploded mines in the waterway from the World Wars, and the lanes are where the bottom has been swept

Yes… this is the way.

Take our "4/5" single-stair prototype building and put it on two 33'x122 lots. Mid block or corner. 18 elevator accessible homes, where every home has windows on 3 sides. Light, Air, and a Social Stair

Is this @volts.wtf ‘s VPP dream?

my “I have no reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz but Iran must remove them immediately” tshirt has people asking a lot of questions answered by the tshirt

Biggest daily drop in Brent in 4 years. On a day the Iranians appear to be mining the Strait.

you draw up that ad for amtrak? sure did boss, diarrhea money shot just like you asked

IRAN, IF YOU'RE LISTENING, WE EXPECT YOU TO PICK UP ALL MINES YOU HAVE PROBABLY NOT PLACED BUT MAYBE HAVE. ONCE YOU TELL US THE HORMOOSE STRAIT IS CLEAR OF MINES, WE WILL TRUST YOU, AND IF YOU'RE LYING WE WILL KNOW BECAUSE MINES ARE KNOWN TO BE VERY EASY TO SEE. SO EASY. WILL SEND JARED TO INSPECT.

I don't want to do a whole long rant on this, so I'll just say: the reason fossil fuels & other aligned incumbents don't want to transition to clean energy is that it will *damage their material interests*. And folks, they understand their own material interests. Really well!

Come say hi and meet some pro-housing neighbours at AHV's pub night! This Thursday, March 12! At the Rogue in Waterfront Station, starting at 5 pm. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, we hope to see you there!

Is this a sign of the times? Have we already passed "peak parking?" Vancouver's airport decides to leave massive garage unfinished because there's no demand for it. I bet they are anticipating autonomous cars in coming decades that don't need to park. What does this mean for Vancouver? . . . (1/3)

tonight the White House touched the stove and went oof ouch owie. Tomorrow? The stove shall beckon again

Still catches my european mind off guard seeing americans post like "noooo gas prices have skyrocketed up from $0.03 to $0.04 cents per swimming pool"

Scenes from the Stockholm metro

I know it’s hyperbole (and good one, at that.) but the hospital where my child died really did send me a survey.

Discworld QOTD, from Lords and Ladies

Guess I'm not getting $2 gas or that $2000 tariff rebate right?

Love this experience by one of the basic income pilot participants in Wales. They got £1,290 a month after tax for two years (about $1,862/mo), and at first they planned to not get a job, but then after getting into the pilot, they changed their mind, because why not do more to get more money?

I want to fight for a city that provides a big range of housing options for people at different stages: community land trusts, tiny-home villages, six floors and grocery stores.

Housing is broken in Vancouver in many ways, from the flawed Broadway Plan to a lack of options throughout the city. We've stalled on active transportation. Small businesses are struggling.

Dear my delightful tweeps, some news! So after 30 years of City Hall and urban-issues stories that you all know, I'm doing something completely different — I’ve decided to run for a City Council nomination with @onecityvan.bsky.social and hopefully run on their slate this October.

Cherry blossom season is upon us in Vancouver. Want to find the best spots for viewing? Interested in specific species of cherry trees? My treemap has you covered. mountainmath.ca/vantrees

my quick sketch showing the problem with our zoning and side yard setbacks from... april 2016. uff da.

If we had been paid to bring about the Chinese Century, I don't know what we would've done different.

“ #U.S. #oilconsumption per unit of #GDP is pretty much in the middle of the pack for wealthy countries. We use slightly less oil per dollar than #Spain and #Japan & far less than #Canada. #SouthKorea uses more than twice as much #oil per dollar of GDP than the US.” open.substack.com/pub/deanbake...

Good Morning! CBC's The Early Edition is on the air. Great show this morning. Interested in city politics? You'll want to listen at 7:10 when we speak with long-time Municipal Affairs reporter Frances Bula. She's seeking a nomination with One City to run for a council seat. Here's your weather:

vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #yvrpoli

Meanwhile in China 🇨🇳 where I spotted a ton of dual gunning trucks, the triple gun charging truck is now arriving to the market: first plug is exclusively for pack cooling according to #ChinaEV_Eng_Lif the ramp up in 35 seconds to nearly 2000A fast charging 🤯 or 1.39MW nitter.net/ChinaEV_Eng_...

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Téméraire, adj. Reckless, bold, foolhardy, rash, daring.

French president Emmanuel Macron announces that France will increase its nuclear arsenal in a speech in front of a nuclear submarine, 2 March 2026.

Goosebumps: In front of a nuclear submarine, Macron announces that France will expand its nuclear arsenal, and open to stationing nuclear arms across Europe. Everyone sings La Marseillaise. Got to hand it to him, Macron knows how to produce stunning visuals.

Hey #vancouver you must never pass up an opportunity to hear Locarno live. locarnoband.com They are unreal talents, closing out #festivaldubois #coquitlam 2026 right now.

Foot-tapping fiddle music frames this year’s Festival du Bois in Coquitlam. It's this weekend in Mackin Park. Learn more @pancouver.bsky.social: pancouver.ca/foot-tapping...

Currently on the Skytrain heading to Festival Du Bois. Should be an enjoyable day! www.festivaldubois.ca #Vancouver #Coquitlam #FestivalDuBois

At the Festival Du Bois in Coquitlam