Louis Shalako

Louis Shalako

@louisshalako.bsky.social

Louis Shalako, founder of Long Cool One Books, is the author of twenty-five books, available from major online retailers. Louis studied Radio, TV and Journalism at Lambton College, later studying fine art.

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The Dead Man's Touch, Inspector Gilles Maintenon Mystery #11. Chapter Twelve. Louis Shalako. Acting Sergeant Pelletier. Louis Shalako   It was seven-thirty, bang on the nose, and here was the car, waiting on the doorstep. “Careful, p...

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How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades The US military is using AI tools during Iran war. But Pentagon's collaboration with tech companies goes back decades.

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Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it? Several Gulf nations have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipment since the US-Israel’s war on Iran was launched.

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Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields being tested for toxic chemicals Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

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Grammarly pulls AI tool mimicking Stephen King and other writers Writers criticised the feature which used their names and styles as "AI personas" without consent.

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Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science To celebrate World Sleep Day, here's our science-based guide to getting the best slumber you can – from varying sleep with the seasons to taking inspiration from the past.

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Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Russell takes sprint pole George Russell leads team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes dominate qualifying for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Nepal election: Balen Shah's RSP wins a huge mandate and country steps into unknown Balen Shah's RSP has achieved a feat many thought impossible in Nepal: a sweeping majority.

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Americans react to Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?' Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

bbc.com/news/article... This is going to put a real dent in the sales of pickup trucks...

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The US may move some of its anti-missile system - and it's sparking unease in South Korea Reports say the US may be moving parts of its Thaad system to the Middle East, despite Seoul's opposition.

bbc.com/news/article... We can only speculate as to the economic fallout as US and Israel spend the next five years leveling Iran from end to end, having successfully modeled #genocide in Gaza. @petehoekstra Right, Peter?

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Four crew dead after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, military says The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

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U.S. pressure on Venezuela hasn't eased, even as world's attention turns to Iran | CBC News Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to manage U.S. demands as she looks to hang on to the support of the Trump administration more than two months after it toppled Venezuelan lead...

www.cbc.ca/news/world/v... Ironically, Trump will not press for democratic elections because democratic socialism might win. @petehoekstra

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It’s going to cost $8 for passenger vehicles to cross the Gordie Howe bridge when it opens | CBC News The span will be “opening this spring,” according to a statement issued by the bridge company on Wednesday.

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Wave of overdoses in London after police say driver may be giving out toxic drugs for free | CBC News London police are looking for a person driving around the city's downtown who was allegedly handing out drugs to people who subsequently overdosed after consuming them.

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FBI investigating Detroit-area synagogue attack as 'targeted act of violence against the Jewish community' | CBC News The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the largest Reform synagogues in the U.S. Thursday has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal offic...

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ANALYSIS | Can Trump's 'gunboat diplomacy' stop Iran from blocking the flow of oil? Not likely, say experts | CBC News The Strait of Hormuz is only 60 metres at its shallowest and 33 kilometres at its narrowest, with shipping lanes no more than two kilometres wide. Naval experts like Mark Norman, a retired vice-admira...

Trump made the classic Hitler mistake of underestimating the victim. Kick in the door, the whole rotten structure did not come tumbling down. @petehoekstra www.cbc.ca/news/world/s...

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Is your dog actually talking to you? Here’s what the science says | CBC The Nature of Things The Nature of Things explores how dogs might be using human language with the help of buttons on a soundboard.

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9 indoor workouts from fitness trainer Beverley Cheng | CBC Life Circuits you can do right in your living room with little to no equipment.

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Amid an energy crisis, the world is drawing on its oil reserves. Why doesn't Canada have any? | CBC News Because Canada is a net exporter of oil, it doesn't need to keep reserves. But some say that rule is outdated, and our at-capacity oil industry can't do much to help fill the gap created by stalled ta...

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ANALYSIS | War in the Middle East is disrupting supply of key resources — and it'll only get worse each passing day | CBC News Rising oil prices are just the start. By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, global supply chains are at risk. For every day the war drags on, the list of product shortages grows. Shortages of fertilizer f...

www.cbc.ca/news/busines... The world economy held hostage so Trump and Netanyahu can indulge their bloodlust. @petehoekstra Tell that piece of shit to fuck off, Peter.

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Niagara Regional chair resigns over ownership of signed copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf | CBC News Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale has abruptly resigned, just hours after anti-racism groups in Niagara demanded he apologize for owning a signed copy of Adolf Hitler's infamous manifesto Mein Kampf, wh...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Ironic, to see Trump's playbook cause such a stir. @petehoekstra

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N.S. developer ordered to remove 2 extra storeys he built without permission | CBC News Halifax council has decided a developer must rip out a Wyse Road building's top two storeys, which it did not have permission to build. A report from municipal staff said the move has never been done ...

OOPS!!!

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Dióxenes by Louis Shalako - Audiobooks on Google Play Dióxenes audiobook written by Louis Shalako. AI-narrated by Priscila (from Google). Get instant access to all your favorite books. No monthly commitment. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, we...

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How US-Israel war on Iran deepens Gaza crisis Expanding regional conflict shifts global attention as Gaza faces border closures, inflation and 'ceasefire' violations.

How US-Israel war on Iran deepens Gaza crisis aje.news/2z8qcn via @AJEnglish #genocide ongoing, right, Pete. @petehoekstra

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'A fascinating window into the past': The homes revealing how Tudor people really lived Hamnet has brought Tudor architecture and interiors to the fore. And there are plenty of houses around the UK still showcasing 16th-Century living.

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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

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US launches probe into trading partners including the EU, China and India The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.

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'The situation is dire': War on Iran squeezes India's cooking-gas supplies The shockwaves of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being felt in India's kitchens.

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War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

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