tbh even Shaheen's defence of Canada is revealingly blinkered.
It's not "insults" driving our behaviour. It's threats to annex us, made credible by active attacks on our democracy (fomenting Alberta separatism) & economy (rando tariffs galore).
Insults are the least of our worries.
Oh how I wish. Other than breaking a high temp record two days ago, we've had a brutal spring.
Tree branches covered in freezing rain.
Happy April 🥶 🌧️
Earth Day 🌏 At Chapman’s, we’re committed to making great ice cream in a way that is sustainable. We work hard to continuously improve our technology in order to minimize environmental impact.
Find out more 👉www.chapmans.ca/scoop/chapmans-commitmen...
#earthday
An Israeli energy firm linked to activities in the occupied West Bank has received more than $1 billion from an Aberdeen oil company✍️
Reforestation
Emily Carr
1936
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Dave Mason, who co-founded the band Traffic and wrote “Feelin’ Alright?” and other classic-rock staples, has died at 79.
Spring at My Place
Christopher Pratt
1985
April 21, 2016
Prince dies at age 57 after overdosing on fentanyl, a highly addictive opioid.
The medical examiner's report is issued on June 2, listing his weight at time of death at 112 pounds (his height is 5'3").
#MusicSky
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5/5 151pts. Phew
Book cover: The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War On Democracy by Gil Duran
Fascists hate to be called out as fascists. Too bad.
Coming soon:
The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War On Democracy.
Yes, they are fascists. Yes, they must be crushed.
Please pre-order here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ne...
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5/5 244pts
Absolutely incredible.
NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who commanded Artemis II, took this footage from the far side of the Moon with his iPhone.
Watch with sound on.
Happy Sunday!
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These wonderful resisters have curated packs for you and me! They are great resources 💙✊🏻
Go to their wall and spend some time✨
Photo of a grey, sheer cliff face. The surface looks like it’s comprised of puzzle pieces. Blue sky is visible at the top of the photo.
Coastal hiking in Newfoundland, Canada is a treat for the eyes. Another view (last week) of the seaside cliffs near my hometown in Conception Bay North. #hiking #trail #ediacaran
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk2T...
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5/5 277pts
Bay of Islands from Mt. Burke
Franklin Carmichael
1931
Courtship Troubles on the bridge.
Today In 1946: Jackie Robinson is greeted with a handshake from teammate George Shuba after hitting a HR in his first game with the Montreal Royals - farm club of the Brooklyn Dodgers! The gesture is considered a historic interracial first for pro baseball. #Inspiration
Today (Apr 18) on NewFoundRecords...
We roll back the clock 30 years & sample music NL artists released in 1996.
Noon NT on CHMR 93.5 FM in St. John's & www.chmr.ca globally
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Token 2
Nellie Furtado, from Whoa, Nellie! - I'm Like a Bird.
youtu.be/roPQ_M3yJTA?...
On this day in 2002, four Canadian soldiers (Marc Léger, Ainsworth Dyer, Richard Green, Nathan Smith) were killed and another eight were injured in Kandahar when an American Air National Guard pilot dropped a bomb on their location after mistaking the Canadians for hostile forces
Honouring
The Four Brave Canadians🇨🇦
Killed and Eight wounded
by American Forces on
APRIL 18 2002 in the
TARNACK FARM INCIDENT
in Afghanistan 🇦🇫
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarnak_...
US Major Harry Schmidt
NEVER APOLOGIZED!
#canada #canHistory #history
🇨🇦WE Shall Never Forget You
Rest In Peace Brothers
For token 1, Prince - When Doves Cry.
youtu.be/UG3VcCAlUgE?...
The FBI guy is on a paranoid bender and won’t leave his room.
The War guy quotes bible passages from Pulp Fiction.
The Health guy collects raccoon dicks.
It’s an Idiocracy on steroids.
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FAIL 0pts Not even close.
Iceberg Fantasy No. 9
Doris McCarthy
1973
A photo of Mariska Hargitay and a headline that says Law & Order: SVU has been renewed for the 28th season.
Only three things will survive a global nuclear war: Cockroaches, Horseshoe Crabs and Law and Order: SVU.
