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Louis Shalako

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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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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · Jun 29

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# 99 Easy Street: Shalako, Louis: 9781533262509: Books - Amazon.ca

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 2h

arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10... A six-inch belt buckle for the man with a two-inch penis.

Keep losing your key fob? Ford’s new “Truckle” is the answer.

Keep your pants up and your F-150 unlocked at the same time.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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Windows 10 support “ends” today, but it’s just the first of many deaths

End users can get an extra year of security updates relatively easily.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025...

GM takes $1.6bn hit as EV tax credit expires in US

The EV tax incentive was scrapped as part of US President Donald Trump’s mega tax bill passed earlier this year.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Why has Dutch government taken control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia?

Semiconductor firm Nexperia is owned by Chinese parent company Wingtech.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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‘Fistfights at gas stations’: Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure

Kyiv's drone campaign against energy infrastructure has caused damage and shortages, in areas including annexed Crimea.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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Why the legacy of Storm Amy may harm Scotland's native fish

The escape of 75,000 farmed fish from damaged pens in the Highlands could pose a genetic threat to native Atlantic salmon.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

www.bbc.com/culture/arti...

Frankenstein: Why Mary Shelley's 200-year-old horror story is so misunderstood

As a new film starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi is released, why is the message of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel still overshadowed by its success, more than two centuries on?

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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Bitcoin worth $14bn seized in US-UK crackdown on alleged scammers

The UK has also frozen assets linked to the alleged scammers, including a £100m London office building.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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Riding the Rhine: Europe's first certified long-distance cycle path

Spanning 1,450km from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps, the Rhine Cycle Route is 87% car-free, culturally rich and surprisingly accessible.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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50 years later, an Ottawa high schooler’s violent unravelling still leaves deep scars | CBC News

On October 27, 1975, two Ottawa high schools were rocked by the murders committed by a troubled student who then took his own life. As the anniversary approaches, CBC is looking back at the changes, b...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 4h

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Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters | CBC News

Some of the premier’s latest mandate letters, outlining the priorities for Alberta’s health ministers, are reigniting concerns the government is paving the way for even more private delivery of health...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 4h

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Canada's plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine appears to be on the scrap heap | CBC News

Ukraine was supposed to receive more than two dozen rebuilt light armoured vehicles from Canada in a deal brokered through a federal agency. However, the plan has been dropped from the Canadian Commer...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 12h

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The Painted Killer by Zach Neal - Audiobooks on Google Play

The Painted Killer audiobook written by Zach Neal. AI-narrated by Alistair (from Google). Get instant access to all your favorite books. No monthly commitment. Listen online or offline with Android, i...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 12h

www.theobserver.ca/news/local-n...

Number of new Sarnia-area home listings climbs in September

New Sarnia-area real estate listings kept coming in September.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 13h

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Madagascar military says it seizes power, suspends institutions

Colonel Michael Randrianirina says military taking charge of African island nation after president flees, is impeached.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 13h

www.cbc.ca/news/world/h...

ANALYSIS | The Middle East peace plan is full of obstacles, and it's already under strain | CBC News

One day after the U.S. President Donald Trump’s bold proclamation of a “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” the much-vaunted ceasefire deal came under strain as Israel and Hamas accused each other of...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14h

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New York Times, AP, Reuters and Newsmax among news organizations fighting new press rules | CBC News

News organizations including the New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative Newsmax television network said Monday they will not sign a Defence Department document about its new press r...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14h

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6 dead after fresh U.S. strike off Venezuela, Trump says | CBC News

The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

Well, let's be honest. I got all them holes in my forehead learning to eat with a fork.

#Louis

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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The assassination of Saleh Aljafarawi is meant to send a dark message

Gaza journalists have been warned that they still are not safe, that they still face death for reporting.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

I've just spilled beer in my eye, ladies and gentlemen. One of many reasons why I have failed as a monetized blogger.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 22h

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How your hormones might be controlling your mind

Hormones play a vital part in keeping our bodies working properly. But they can also have a powerful – and sometimes negative – effect on our mood and mental health.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 1d

www.theobserver.ca/news/local-n...

Sarnia renewing planning for southeast land disposition strategy

Sarnia is moving forward with crafting a plan to shed southeast city land, after most appeals of a DA2 secondary plan were recently resolved.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 1d

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Same-sex marriage: propelled by democracy despite public ignorance | Aeon Essays

Same-sex marriage is an astonishing case of progress propelled by democracy, in the face of public spite and misinformation

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 1d

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To shield kids, California hikes fake nude fines to $250K max

California cracks down on AI as child safety concerns grow.

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