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2026-03-20 18:37:38 GMT

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The federal Liberals are the new Conservatives.

2026-03-08 17:44:23 GMT

In an era when tech bros are ruining everything it's good to remember that before 1980s marketing attempted to drive women out of computing they pioneered it.
#InternationalWomensDay #computing #computerscience #computerhistory
https://www.gracehopper.com/blog/15-remarkable-women-programmers-who-transformed-the-tech-world
https://allthatsinteresting.com/margaret-hamilton
https://web.archive.org/web/20191130180008/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/13/magazine/women-coding-computer-programming.html
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2026-02-02 23:58:10 GMT

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Yes, I’ve read the thread.

2026-02-02 17:52:33 GMT

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There was no citizen's assembly only a parliamentary committee that locked up because Trudeau refused to let go off ranked ballots.

2026-02-02 05:09:23 GMT

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An odd bit about the Wexit thing is if it were to actually happen they could kiss any pipeline to the coast goodbye. All they’d have to count on is Texas and there Alberta would have to compete with Trump puppet state of Venezuela.

2026-01-27 00:44:23 GMT

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I'm wondering how tight your jeans are...

2026-01-13 16:09:35 GMT

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Maybe but I'm doubtful for that section. The ice layer is quite thick and the drainage sucks there. :/

2026-01-13 16:00:02 GMT

The walk to work today was filled with the sounds of stuck cars spinning their wheels.
#YEG #Edmonton

2026-01-12 17:56:10 GMT

My favourite plow in Edmonton.
#YEG #Edmonton
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2026-01-12 16:52:52 GMT

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Based on the responses Thinkpads are a popular choice. :)

2026-01-11 21:49:28 GMT

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<sigh> Murder someone on video, pay your mortgage. :/

2026-01-11 15:05:05 GMT

A question for the Linux folk out there:* Any hardware recommendations? Looking for something moderately powered and reasonably priced.
*Yes I realize how dangerous asking a question like this is. :)
#Linux

2026-01-11 05:02:46 GMT

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I muted this one when I saw the linked post this morning. The forecast was quite wrong given it said a high of 1C and it was already 3C. I check the Environment Canada forecast and I think it said a high of 4 or 5.

2026-01-09 17:22:38 GMT

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I think bladed flat will be better for that cycle than what's going to happen when the mess on my street thaws and freezes. Right now it's soft and still pushes people around. When the uneven ruts are frozen it won't be good.
That said, it looks like we might just be into a full thaw for a week as the forecast lows are all above zero.
@npub136q…xluw

2026-01-09 16:44:40 GMT

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Sounds like they're doing a light blade on some neighbourhoods early. Tara on CBC this morning said they did her neighbourhood and I think she's in Queen Mary Park. For the drainage I know last year they had steam trucks clearing the drains in the spring. Hopefully they have something planned for this big warm spell.

2026-01-09 05:22:34 GMT

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Not pavement as they blade to 5cm to remove the ruts. Blading to pavement would take a few times longer I think.

2026-01-07 15:12:37 GMT

With so much noise around the situation in Venezuela I like to find less corporate and more on the ground sources. @npub18wl…wxmu is very good.
https://globalvoices.org/2026/01/07/venezuela-after-maduro-leadership-of-the-south-american-nation-seems-uncertain/

2025-12-30 14:53:44 GMT

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We were there a couple years ago and I thought the main course fell down a bit this time, though, everything was really, really good.

2025-12-30 04:29:49 GMT

Was struggling for a gift for my partner and in the end decided to use some windfall consulting cash to take her out to Rge Rd, which is just down the road from us, extremely amazing, but not at all cheap. As with the other times we've been there we went with the Road Trip with wine pairings where they bring us great foods and wine. As with the other times we've been there it was insanely good.

2025-12-23 17:28:15 GMT

#Union
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2025-12-20 00:15:46 GMT

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Feels a lot like what is now called the Streisand Effect. :)

2025-12-13 16:27:34 GMT

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Honestly I hope so if they take the time to answer carefully. The caveat is that you won’t get instant answers as with a complex topic even the subject matter experts need to look stuff up.
@npub1spc…3gwu [@mediocratese](https://climatejustice.social/@mediocratese ) @npub1xyl…pwlc

2025-12-13 16:15:31 GMT

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I still feel like 90% is bit low when it comes to tax questions.
@npub1spc…3gwu [@mediocratese](https://climatejustice.social/@mediocratese ) @npub1xyl…pwlc

2025-12-11 14:03:10 GMT

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While the social media section is grabbing all the attention the request for names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses of all your immediate family members (parents, kids, spouse) plus a host of other personal information is extremely egregious too. I’m honestly less willing to give up my kids personal information than my social media, which is mostly public anyways.
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2025-12-07 15:00:22 GMT

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So not only did FIFA invent a vanity prize for Trump they ripped off the artwork to make the trophy!
[@alex_mastodon](https://troet.cafe/@alex_mastodon ) @npub1hn8…l9e9

2025-12-06 05:09:27 GMT

Watching Lord of the Rings over Christmas.
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2025-12-04 14:47:08 GMT

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A quick look at their site on this suggests it likely would be covered however I would wonder if BC would schedule you in in a reasonable time. Also, depending the cost of the test here, you may not save any money after travel expenses. I know someone who paid $300 for CT scan (likely wouldn’t save out of province) but $1500 for a PET scan.
https://www.alberta.ca/ahcip-what-is-covered

2025-11-26 14:07:27 GMT

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The one that gets me is claim people are “weaponizing” the recall act. It was always a weapon, they’re just upset it’s being pointed at them.

2025-11-24 19:46:50 GMT

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I saw a post from a friend still on X and his also said in the U.S. despite the fact he decidedly is not. I'm not sure how X is determining location but it's starting to look like many Canadian accounts are being listed as based in the US.

2025-11-19 15:00:48 GMT

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I spoke with my partner about it as she's carried it and she says it's a proper weapon with nice balance and good heft. She also said the carvings are beautiful.
Thinking about it I also like that MacEwan, unlike most universities, has the mace carried by faculty rather than some high official.

2025-11-18 23:13:19 GMT

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It was obviously important to MacEwan and it's hard to see from the angle what he carved on it. I should ask my partner as I think she's carried it.
[@linux_mclinuxface](https://fosstodon.org/@linux_mclinuxface )

2025-11-18 20:43:38 GMT

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🤷🏻‍♂️

2025-11-18 19:48:39 GMT

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MacEwan University's mace does have fairly special significance despite not being the traditional ornate mace most universities have.
"MacEwan University’s mace is especially meaningful to our institution as it was hand-carved by our namesake, Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan, who presented it to Dr. Paul Byrne upon his installation as university president in 1997. It was chosen as the institution’s official mace in 2008."
https://www.macewan.ca/about-macewan/history/

2025-11-15 23:29:29 GMT

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We just made despite some issues with security. Customs was straight through as used the app to have everything done before hand.

2025-11-15 22:42:08 GMT

Landing in Toronto. Soon we find how fast we can do customs and security and get to our Edmonton flight that will already be boarding as we get off this plane. I feel for the family with two little kids in same situation.

2025-11-06 16:55:27 GMT

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I hate how they try to portray the situation like these ostriches are loved pets. This is a farm, they would have been harvesting them regularly. Also I doubt they're getting much sympathy from chicken farmers who've had to cull millions of birds.

2025-10-25 22:29:01 GMT

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I mean if he wanted the actual parallel it would be for the recognition of a variety of independent indigenous nations across North America.

2025-10-22 15:12:06 GMT

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Ahh, sorry, missed the tag.
@npub1spc…3gwu

2025-10-22 15:08:39 GMT

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I think there are many people who, regardless of their belief in democracy, wouldn't be able to spend hours in line at the expense of their jobs and family obligations.
@npub1spc…3gwu

2025-10-17 16:45:00 GMT

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Ahhh yes. I remember the days of sending the little vectors off to plague group and the lovely "gifts" they brought home.

2025-10-11 14:10:42 GMT

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Given how much I hate when the person in front of me reclines their seat I’m not sure I mind this. :)

2025-10-06 13:06:31 GMT

What my job sometimes feels like. The reality, though, is that if this happens the UI isn't as simple and intuitive as you thought it was.
One thing I like about being an in house dev is being able to talk to my users directly so I can easily get feedback on what works and what doesn't. Still I sometimes find out they've been blowing tea out of teapot on some feature for years on something I could easily of changed for them.
#development #UI
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2025-09-29 14:52:16 GMT

Got excited for a second as I got a text about booking COVID and influenza vaccination from the Alberta Government. Turns out it was just say I have to wait until October 20th because I'm not Phase 1. :(

2025-09-23 20:43:36 GMT

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Jones and the Cardigans did well but I think last years cover by Paramore nailed it hard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A73voVPhMfY
@npub1ucv…5a8g

2025-09-20 14:31:46 GMT

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I have to wonder how Arab voters in Canada as whole feel about the situation as that is a large block.
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2025-09-16 13:07:11 GMT

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It is sad but also the kind of situation where MAID makes perfect sense. :(
I’m reminded of when Terry Pratchett was in a similar situation, although much younger, and was having to plan to fly Switzerland to receive MAID. Also his brilliant speech, Shaking Hands With Death, delivered by Tony Morrison as Terry could no longer read.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90b1MBwnEHM

2025-09-03 23:57:43 GMT

It's been incredibly inspiring to see the tributes from indigenous actors to Graham Greene. To hear about how much he mentored and inspired them has been humbling.
#Canada #Indigenous #GrahamGreene
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2025-09-02 15:54:11 GMT

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This suggests the NDP voters who voted CPC last round may be flipping back.
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2025-08-29 00:34:17 GMT

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I’m just not convinced this about tariffs rather than about improving their margins under cover of the trade disputes. I’d be surprised if alcohol is not covered by CUSMA and even if not they are still shipping a Canadian product to the US. It’s just going to be bottled there instead. If there are tariffs they’ll be paying them either way.

2025-08-29 00:22:58 GMT

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Yes but it still means an entire factory of Canadians out of work and they still have to pay tariff trucking the product from the Canadian distillery to the US bottling plant.

2025-08-24 00:17:35 GMT

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I don’t understand the first part of your comment. I’m not complaining about anything just stating my opinion on Carney’s handling of the trade issues with the US.
I would say I don’t think what he’s doing is the opposite of what he campaigned on. He’s defending our interests as much as possible. It has become clear that just stonewalling and escalating is going to do more harm than good though. So far we’re doing better than any other country in the world dealing with this mess.

2025-08-23 16:13:05 GMT

I have a lot of complaints about the Carney government but his handling of the trade issues with the US is not one of them. I think he’s doing a decent job of rolling with the punches and minimizing how much damage the US tariffs will do.
#CanPoli

2025-08-22 01:11:38 GMT

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They must of expanded their shipping as last time I looked a few months back it was only in Québec.

2025-08-22 01:07:48 GMT

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It has a lot of flavour but I did go through an entire bottle in about six months.

2025-08-22 01:04:54 GMT

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For the salt I really like this from La Terre Du 9. You can only get it on Québec but I just had a friend bring me three bottles. :)
https://laterredu9.com/produit/sel-ail-noir/

2025-08-16 00:54:10 GMT

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As we drive back from camping and visiting on the north shore of Superior I'd add that area to this list as well. Absolutely a stunning place to camp.
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2025-08-11 20:33:08 GMT

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The National Hurricane Center has a variety of tracking and projections for Erin as well.
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at5.shtml?start#contents

2025-08-11 16:49:37 GMT

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Not a chance. Even a tame SCOTUS wouldn’t overturn the Constitution that egregiously.

2025-08-03 00:07:04 GMT

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BC always seems really high.

2025-08-03 00:00:11 GMT

Gas is getting cheaper the farther east we go. Feels like backwards world.
126.9 in Brandon, Manitoba.

2025-07-30 17:58:43 GMT

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The books are a lot of fun too giving more details and also more premium quality entertainment as Murderbot does watch more than just Sanctuary Moon (although that is its favourite).

2025-07-22 23:59:19 GMT

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Gotta be the Orangeskins.

2025-07-18 15:19:32 GMT

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Notably we're among the lowest per capita spending of the countries surveyed in that piece.
@npub1ynt…3zqj

2025-07-18 14:39:38 GMT

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So they'll be increasing the budget while cutting costs? The only way it makes sense is if they believe they can save money on the administrative side and use those savings to increase actual journalism. I have my doubts.
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2025-07-16 15:07:13 GMT

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Québec is a special case within Canada and they manage a number of programs within Québec that are otherwise handled federally. Immigration is one of those areas. They're also unique in law in that some things are French civil law and others are Canadian common law.
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2025-07-10 12:26:59 GMT

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It’s been a little dodgy the last week for sure. :/
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2025-07-10 00:37:11 GMT

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Our base plant in the backyard is white clover rather than grass.
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2025-07-09 15:10:45 GMT

Should be picking up a new e-bike this week and am going to need good locks for it. Any suggestions?
#yegBike

2025-07-09 01:26:17 GMT

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Wait! What?

2025-07-07 01:00:11 GMT

I don't wanna go back to work tomorrow.

2025-07-06 23:46:43 GMT

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Yah, I don’t think they’ll parking in A380s in Hamilton. :)

2025-07-06 18:03:05 GMT

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Massive compared to the Sudbury airport. :)

2025-07-01 06:53:22 GMT

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My partner has given assignments like that although I think the one she created was not that extensive. She did tell me most of the students came back astonished with how many errors the LLMs came back with.

2025-06-29 08:13:39 GMT

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One thing my partner has done in her classes is move to more hand written short answer exams/assignments. She also does them more frequently now. As an example she has them do regular "reflections" pieces where they have to write something on the most recent topic but tied to their own personal experiences.
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2025-06-28 19:09:31 GMT

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Then they're just cowards. Senators, regardless of party or how they're appointed can vote how they please. They're not whipped nor can they be removed. Regardless of who or why they were appointed they are free to vote as they please.
At this point of the Senate is willing to roll over this easily I'm likely to join the camp to abolish them as they serve no useful purpose.

2025-06-28 16:57:25 GMT

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Given the existence of independent senators this makes no sense. The majority of the Senate isn't whipped, nor can they lose their positions. They could have easily amended and delayed this bill.
@npub12j4…vque

2025-06-28 07:29:50 GMT

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I don't understand what corner the Senate was painted into. Passing legislation is not about keeping the PM happy or keeping MPs happy. They chose to put forward the bill and if the bill has serious issues, as this one has, then the Senate could and should have taken action. The PM and the MPs need to face the consequences of their choices rather than just learn they can but through anything they like no matter how dangerous.
I'm profoundly disappointed.
@npub1spc…3gwu

2025-06-26 06:10:44 GMT

I’ve had people try and tell me AI can make art and tell them what AI lacks completely is lived experience. No life, no art.
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/artificial-intelligence-cannot

2025-06-22 06:26:16 GMT

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Yesterday I was reading that Israel was very unhappy about the two week thing and contacted the U.S. government to say it was unacceptable. Apparently Trump caved pretty quickly to them.
@npub170e…fmce

2025-06-19 06:55:48 GMT

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That’s what led to our heat pump purchase. A week of lows in the mid 20s and our house was becoming unliveable.

2025-06-17 21:20:39 GMT

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The Conservatives should oppose those parts of the bill, as should all the parties however I expect they’re hoping to take the Liberals down long before the sunset clause kicks. Then they’d have the same powers. :/ @npub1spc…3gwu

2025-06-10 17:00:41 GMT

Vacation officially started at the Belgian Beer Cafe at the airport.
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2025-06-10 13:35:17 GMT

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The numbers are going to be very high. From a radio report I heard this week the vaccination rate for two year olds in Alberta is under 70%. 😬

2025-06-06 17:57:42 GMT

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Sorry for exporting all that smoke to you. :(

2025-06-01 17:23:41 GMT

Given the latest news I feel like this is the correct shirt for the day.
#Ukraine #Dakhabrakha
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2025-05-19 22:53:30 GMT

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I'll take the cool grey weather in Edmonton right now in the hopes it helps bring some of the fires under control.

2025-05-16 20:25:57 GMT

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I'm betting the box on that huge truck is tiny.

2025-05-13 21:31:18 GMT

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My hope is the intent of this ministry is to properly regulate AI.

2025-05-06 20:47:30 GMT

Evacuation order in Sturgeon County.
#Alberta #YEG #ABWildfire
https://www.alberta.ca/aea/cap/2025/05/06/2025-05-06T14_33_18-06_00=SturgeonCounty=21447F36-9FC4-4DCC-8DF9-5480C404D841.htm
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2025-05-06 17:40:42 GMT

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Why I was thinking he would be back in the House for the Fall session rather than the Spring. I expect Andrew Scheer will end up covering for him in the meantime.

2025-05-06 16:41:56 GMT

Thinking I'd love a feature that muted specific images.

2025-05-06 00:30:27 GMT

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This was my thought as well, it’s the country of destination that matters for a tariff. That said the whole situation is a confusing mess and the various ports likely don’t have the processes in place to handle the transit cleanly.
@npub19ua…53cv

2025-05-03 15:32:18 GMT

Last night our feral basement cat came upstairs and deigned to let me see her.
#Caturday #CatsOfMastodon #Cats
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2025-04-29 14:40:35 GMT

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But it would be fun to watch him try! 🤣
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2025-04-29 03:59:17 GMT

Seems like there are a lot of advance polls not counted. :/

2025-04-23 12:18:52 GMT

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Oh and if haven’t played it already, Spiritfarer is a lovely little game.

2025-04-23 02:25:54 GMT

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From the same studio is Dredge which I quite liked.

2025-04-13 15:14:57 GMT

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He’s assuming they let him back in rather than seizing his vehicle and throwing him into detention.

2025-04-12 17:52:06 GMT

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Not just Apple, the entire tech industry in the U.S.. All those AI data centres need hardware. Also all the the crypto companies need hardware…

2025-04-11 19:53:03 GMT

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The bond sell off was definitely real but there's zero evidence it was the result of some master plan orchestrated by Carney. That's pure Blundell bluster. The reality is the market got nervous and investors started to sell.
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