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Librarian emeritus who posts re: libraries, politics, the environment and health, social issues, cats, & more. B.Ed MLIS
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
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βPremier Danielle Smith of Alberta has strongly opposed public health requirements and championed personal choice.βCanada Is About to Lose Its Status as Having Eliminated Measles www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
06.11.2025 13:08 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0βHereβs the thing, Bill Gates: Thereβs no βpatchβ for the climate crisis. And there is no way to reboot the planet if you crash it. The only safe and reliable way out when you find yourself in a climate hole is to stop diggingβand burningβfossil fuels.β β @michaelemann.bsky.social
31.10.2025 19:53 β π 504 π 145 π¬ 17 π 7Did he or didnβt he?
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Yes!
Trump Administration Live Updates: Government Ordered to Pay Food Stamp Benefits During Shutdown www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
βTrump's doxing goes ignored as Jeanine Pirro vows no mercy for others doing same: expertβ
www.msn.com/en-nz/news/o...
"TIME TO GIVE LYING PETE HOEKSTRA THE BUM'S RUSH"
I couldn't agree more. #Punt_PeteHoekstra
@charlieangus104.bsky.social @meidastouch.com @mark-carney.bsky.social
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Even if you set aside the way Trump has been trying to destroy Canadaβs economy and threatening to make it the 51st state, Canadians are very concerned about being hassled or detained or worse.
βSee You in 4 Yearsβ: Trump Drives Canadians Away From Western New York www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/n...
How in the hell is this legal? Thereβs no hope for trumpβs DOJ, which obviously wonβt bring him up on charges, but what about international jurisprudence? Canβt he be indicted under international law? Or under laws of Colombia or Venezuela? You canβt go around blowing up people based on allegations.
24.10.2025 23:43 β π 4 π 3 π¬ 2 π 0The Shamrock Summit when the Reagans and Mulroney sang βwhen Irish eyes are smilingβ and they started working towards free trade.
Reagan loved free trade. And hated cheaters. Thatβs the truth.
I canβt believe that Iβm boosting the memory of Reagan.
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βThis is something that the vast majority of industry didnβt ask for and doesnβt want.β
An E.P.A. Plan to Kill a Major Climate Rule Is Worrying Business Leaders www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/c...
Trump Posted a Video of Himself Dumping Excrement on Our Cities. Itβs a Glimpse of His Deepest Drives. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...
21.10.2025 04:25 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Thatβs great!
19.10.2025 14:24 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We run a group for dementia patients and caregivers, which is building an audience. We also have kits families can check out. www.kcpls.org/download-str...
14.10.2025 20:15 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
19.10.2025 14:21 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A very thoughtful initiative www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
14.10.2025 17:13 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0President Trump ushered in new tariffs on imported furniture, kitchen cabinets and lumber on Tuesday, adding a new levies as he threatened to expand his trade war with China. Critics say the tariffs will raise prices for U.S. consumers and slow industries including home building. nyti.ms/478eaH6
14.10.2025 15:22 β π 117 π 52 π¬ 28 π 7Alex Jones wears a blue shirt and a blue jacket. A headline reads: "Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones's Appeal of Payment To Sandy Hook Families." Pool photo by Tyler Sizemore.
Breaking News: The Supreme Court rejected Alex Jonesβs appeal of an order to pay $1.4 billion in damages to Sandy Hook families. The families were awarded the money after suing Jones for defamation. nyti.ms/470OTQl
14.10.2025 15:23 β π 2190 π 291 π¬ 198 π 50If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then weβll do the work right here the Bronx.
The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. Peopleβs lives are at stake.
And thatβs why weβre fighting back.
My view
07.10.2025 18:07 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I've seen parents try to negotiate with spoiled kids throwing tantrums because the kids want some candy or a toy at the store and I'm curious to see how Mark Carney approaches the same problem today.
07.10.2025 14:42 β π 215 π 38 π¬ 8 π 3Sunday morning breakfast outdoors. In October! As the leaves fall onto my tray. ππ
05.10.2025 13:58 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0No one tells it like it is like Charlie Angus. For Canadians, itβs an encouraging update on what is happening in agriculture on both sides of the border.
02.10.2025 15:38 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0How much shit will the Ontario voter eat, and pay for, before they get upset?
01.10.2025 15:12 β π 190 π 78 π¬ 16 π 3The questioner wasnβt disrespectful or showing a desire to βcreate chaosβ. He was in the middle of an asking a valid question when McAllister cut him off & said he should be spanked. Who says that to a 17-year-old student? That would be be cause at the very least for discipline if he was a teacher!
01.10.2025 15:55 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Getting acquainted with the neighboursβ new puppy on the weekend.
01.10.2025 03:09 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0If you voted for him, you've done this.
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