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3 days ago
+18 18 0Words of wisdom from 15 Canadian novels
The stories we love best are filled with subtle (and not-so-subtle) lessons and perspectives. These quotes from 15 modern Canadian books offer unique insights into the lives we live.
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3 days ago+10 10 0Commented in California's latest bid to bolster its economy? Releasing 17 million fish into the San Francisco Bay.
Short term thinking. Salmon that don't make the trip might not imprint the memory for the trip to their young. Methinks this is a no-win proposition.
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7 days ago
+21 21 0Wildlife photographer captures a beautiful image of an elephant in front of a double rainbow
This beautifully timed photograph shows the moment an African elephant appears to pose for a photograph in front of a rainbow.
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7 days ago+8 8 0Commented in If we ever encounter aliens, they will resemble AI and not little green martians
Really good reasoning here. Unless the aliens are on a self-sustainable colony ship tht left their planet generations ago. Perhaps less likely, but still plausible.
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9 days ago
+11 11 0Some Canadian writers you haven’t met (yet) – Happy Canada Day 2021
Everybody loves a good book. It's almost Canada Day, and could there be a better time to discover new Canadian writers?These writers have very little in common. They are all Canadian. They are all
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9 days ago+8 8 0Commented in The Electrification of Everything: What You Need to Know
We get one or two power failures per year, usually in winter. If it's after dark (which is most of the time in winter), you get maybe a couple hours on the laptop, then it's off to bed. You can't cook or watch TV. No lights. No heat. Even the water pump runs on electricity.
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13 days ago+5 5 0Commented in Remains of 215 children found at former indigenous school site in Canada
This is one of the saddest stories in a long time, and on so many levels. The saddest part is that we are about to hear a lot more similar stories, because there are so many other unmarked graves to discover. Will this be enough to finally launch reconciliation. Not when somebody responds to my tweet with "This all happened 100 years before I was born." and then adds #NotMyProblem
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13 days ago
+3 3 0Residential schools policy closely linked to missing and murdered Indigenous women
The continuing cycle of intergenerational trauma has devastating consequences for Indigenous girls and women.
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13 days ago+8 8 0Commented in Flying cars are "imminent" new study finds
Like, large drones?
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1 month ago
+9 9 0House or apartment – which is best for fitness?
If you live in a house, it's much easier to keep fit here are 11 reasons why? File this under "Things the COVID-19 pandemic taught me."
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1 month ago
+23 23 0Diversity among board directors and officers
Despite decades of gains in the workplace, women continued to be underrepresented in leadership positions within Canada in 2016, especially Indigenous and visible minority women. This infographic examines the diversity among board directors and offic ...
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1 month ago+5 5 0Commented in Fifty new outlets, 250 journalists: Canadian startup unveils plan to revive local news
It's a journalism revival! And do we ever need trustworthy, objective sources of news these days.
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1 month ago
+11 11 0Fifty new outlets, 250 journalists: Canadian startup unveils plan to revive local news
As local papers close their doors, a morning newsletter defied the odds. Now its founder aims to push the model nationwide
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1 month ago+7 7 0Commented in Why I am deleting Goodreads and maybe you should, too
Read because you enjoy the story. Read to get lost in the world. Read to escape the high tech of today's world.
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1 month ago+10 10 0Commented in We can 3D-print wood now
This is almost unbelievably cool. Especially if we can do it with wood waste.
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1 month ago
+3 3 0How to write a commencement speech
A commencement or convocation speech should deliver a powerful message, one that students can draw on for inspiration in their lives beyond the academic walls.
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1 month ago+6 6 0Commented in How To Beat Blank Page Syndrome For Good
He can't think at his desk, so he changes scenery. That is great advice. When stuck, mix things up, especially your physical setting. Grab your laptop and go somewhere else. Take a show (I do my best thinking in the shower). Go for a walk. Tickle the cat. Grab your kayak.
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1 month ago+7 7 0Commented in Origin of Covid — Following the Clues
I suspect we will never know. The one thing that is certain is that there are hidden agendas at play. If it had nothing to hide, why has the Chinese government been so secretive. If it had nothing to hide, it would throw the doors open to make sure everybody knew it had nothing to hide.
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1 month ago+4 4 0Commented in “For When It’s Time” (pandemic humor video)
The tree hugger! Watch for the tree hugger.
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1 month ago
+4 4 0“For When It’s Time” (pandemic humor video)
Technically, this is an ad. But on this rare occasion, an ad is a word of comedic genius.