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Paul Guinnessy @paulguinnessy.bsky.social · 2d

"America appears to be, at the moment, in a sort of benevolent hostage situation. AI-related spending now contributes more to the nation’s GDP growth than all consumer spending combined, and by another calculation, those AI expenditures accounted for 92% of GDP growth during the first half of 2025."

Here’s How the AI Crash Happens

The U.S. is becoming an Nvidia-state.

www.theatlantic.com

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1944, Jack Miner died.
He established a bird sanctuary, which still exists, on his Ontario farm to protect migratory birds. The data he collected through bird tagging led to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 between Canada and the USA.

Black-and-white photo of an elderly man in a plaid jacket and pants standing outdoors, arms raised with hands open toward a Canada goose in mid-flight descending above him. The goose has wings spread, neck extended, and feet down. Background shows a line of dark trees, a small birdhouse on a pole, and an overcast sky.

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It Rhymes With Eyes @juliavyse.bsky.social · 2d

Literature Is Not a Vibe: On ChatGPT and the Humanities | Los Angeles Review of Books share.google/gwLGqojIul0F...

Literature Is Not a Vibe: On ChatGPT and the Humanities | Los Angeles Review of Books

Rachele Dini discusses OpenAI’s “A Machine-Shaped Hand” and an academic sector in crisis.

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Dr. Drew Brayshaw 🌊🪨 @drewbrayshaw.bsky.social · 3d

Urban #hydrology

Bryn Davidson - Lanefab @lanefab.com · 3d

When it rains a lot I go to the St. George Rainway to watch water going in and out of things.

So, here’s a thread for those of you similarly enthralled…

@greenestcity.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 4d

“We’re the only animal that knows we’re going to go extinct and knows what has to be done, and we’re not doing it.” 🌎

The Nature of David Suzuki | The Tyee

The celebrated Vancouver scientist turns 90 next year. And shows no signs of slowing down.

thetyee.ca

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 3d

Alongside armored vehicles, local police are getting surveillance technology with help from the federal government. Learn what tech law enforcement have in your area with EFF's Atlas of Surveillance, where we’ve documented thousands of examples: atlasofsurveillance.org/

Atlas of Surveillance

Documenting Police Tech in Our Communities with Open Source Research

www.atlasofsurveillance.org

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It Rhymes With Eyes @juliavyse.bsky.social · 3d

@pfbvan.bsky.social Great to see you today! So glad that after and during all the wild change you're still here. Latest tbr:

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It Rhymes With Eyes @juliavyse.bsky.social · Sep 7

If they really wanted us back in the office for the reasons they claim, they would have pressured cities to improve public transit.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 8

Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs.

A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut.

If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.

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Caitlin G. DeAngelis @caitlindeangelis.bsky.social · May 6

Everyone in the past was neurotypical, which is how we got things like this single-author, eight-volume encyclopedia of ferns

eight leatherbound books all titled "FERNS" volumes 1 through 8

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Rand Fishkin @randfish.bsky.social · Mar 27

It's like Disco Elysium, Blade Runner, and Black Mirror happened all together, IRL

The video is almost as amazing as the photo: www.reddit.com/r/WTF/s/VBN3...

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 27

It is Irish Heritage Month and throughout this month I am looking at Canada's Irish history.
Today, it is Newfoundland Irish, a unique form of the Irish language that evolved on the island and become linked with Newfoundland and its history.
Let's dive in!

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The color photo depicts a coastal village with several red wooden houses and sheds on a grassy landscape. Small boats are scattered around, and the scene is set near a body of water with more buildings in the background under a clear sky.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 24

Throughout the federal election campaign, I am going to be looking at elections from Canada's past.
Today, we are starting things off with the very first election in Canadian history: 1867!
Voting lasted two months, there were riots, corruption and more!

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The image is a black-and-white photograph of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, Canada. The Gothic Revival structure features a prominent central tower with a spire, flanked by symmetrical wings with pointed arches and turrets. A wide pathway leads to the entrance, with expansive lawns on either side and a few people walking in the foreground. The photo captures a historical, grand architectural style.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 24

It is Irish Heritage Month and throughout this month I am going to be exploring Irish-Canadian heritage.
Today, it is the story of Griffintown. It was once a thriving Irish neighbourhood in Montreal that was mostly demolished in the 1960s.
Let's learn more!

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The image is a black-and-white historical photograph of an industrial waterfront cityscape, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It shows a dense cluster of buildings, warehouses, and docks along a river, with a long bridge spanning the water in the background. Smoke rises from chimneys, and the sky is partly cloudy, capturing an era of early urban development. The photo is credited to McCord Museum.

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It Rhymes With Eyes @juliavyse.bsky.social · Mar 24

You wanna know what, I'm childfree by choice, but Outside Vyse would be a pretty dope name.

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Charlotte Moore-Lambert @charlottereads.com · Mar 22

anyway, find your local independent bookstore, or any independent bookstore, and support them however you can. you don't need to spend money! book clubs and storytimes are free. author events are often free! asking for help is free. community is free ❤️ bookshop.org

Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.

An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.

bookshop.org

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Charlotte Moore-Lambert @charlottereads.com · Mar 22

being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 17

On this day in 1955, the anger over the suspension of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard boiled over in Montreal into the Richard Riot.
What started as a riot over hockey became a cornerstone of the coming Quiet Revolution in Quebec.
Let's learn more!

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The photo is a black-and-white image capturing a protest scene, likely from the mid-20th century, featuring a group of people holding signs and chanting. The crowd includes several individuals, some wearing hats typical of the era, and a few police officers in uniforms with peaked caps. Prominent signs include one in English reading "DOWN WITH CAMPBELL PAS-DE COUPE" and another in French stating "TOUT SE TUE PRÊCHE PARDONNÉE CAMPBELL VIVE RICHARD," with a drawing of a person on a cross. The background shows additional posters on a wall, suggesting an urban setting, possibly outside a public building or arena. The mood appears tense, with the protesters expressing strong opposition, likely related to a political or social issue involving someone named Campbell, possibly tied to a hockey-related controversy given the mention of "Richard," which could refer to Maurice "Rocket" Richard, a famous Montreal Canadiens player.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · Mar 17

"It has nothing to do with the controversies surrounding owner Elon Musk and his chaotic attempts to dismantle much of the federal government. Instead, the site simply isn’t getting anywhere near the engagement levels it once did..."
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/17/b...

Mass. PR firm recommends clients scale back or phase out use of X/Twitter - The Boston Globe

John Guilfoil Public Relations ran a national survey and found the social media site isn't getting anywhere near the engagement levels it once did.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · Mar 13

They installed the TV...

At his request...

So he can play video games...

In his office...

In the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Mar 13

Flower break.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 13

March 13, 1998:
Haida artist Bill Reid died in Vancouver.

Born in 1920 in Victoria, Reid emerged as one of Canada’s most acclaimed artists.
He produced over 1,000 works during his career. Some of his work appeared on the Canadian $20 bill.
One of his most acclaimed pieces was The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, a sculpture he created in 1986.

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Dr. Drew Brayshaw 🌊🪨 @drewbrayshaw.bsky.social · Mar 13

Turns out markets don't like fascism, who knew.

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Mar 12

Things are going great.

The line graph shows the change in the S&P 500 index during the first 250 days since the inauguration of various U.S. presidents. Different colored lines represent each president's term: George W. Bush (2nd term) in red, Barack Obama (1st term) in blue and (2nd term) in green, Donald Trump (1st term) in purple and (2nd term) in brown, and Joe Biden in orange. The y-axis represents the change in the S&P 500, while the x-axis shows days since inauguration. Joe Biden's term shows the most significant increase, while Donald Trump's 2nd term experienced a sharp decline early on.

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Wil Reynolds @wilreynolds.bsky.social · Mar 13

From: @randfish.bsky.social be careful of using anecdotes when big large data sets exist.

If someone says
"wage growth in the US is flat"
you don't get to say...
"my salary went up, so effff your data"

Now apply that to when people say "I switched to perplexity, LLMs are taking over".

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Mar 13

The idea for King of Kensington came from Perry Rosemond, who wanted to show the everyday lives of working-class Canadians in an urban, multicultural environment. He had previously directed episodes of Telescope and produced the first season of King of Kensington.

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The photo appears to be a still from a television show or movie, featuring the title "King of Kensington" prominently displayed in large, bold white letters with a slight black outline. The background shows an outdoor street scene, likely set in an urban neighborhood. There are several people gathered around, some standing and others possibly interacting, with a mix of casual clothing styles suggesting a mid-20th-century setting, possibly the 1970s. The architecture includes a building with a green awning and a red brick facade, and there’s a streetlight and a vehicle visible, adding to the urban atmosphere. The overall tone of the image has a vintage, grainy quality, consistent with older film or TV productions.

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