T.RD
@diasrt.bsky.social
Portuguese-former British Columbian; Now a supporter of B.C. secession; Reader, writer, among other things while living abroad in the E.U.
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Biometric locks for phones aren’t just convenient for you, they are convenient for the cops.
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
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“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
Washington Post Raid Is a Frightening Reminder: Turn Off Your Phone’s Biometrics Now
The search warrant to raid a Washington Post reporter’s home shows how authorities can open your phone without your consent.
theintercept.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Biometric locks for phones aren’t just convenient for you, they are convenient for the cops.
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
“explicitly authorized law enforcement personnel to obtain Natanson’s phone and both hold the device in front of her face and to forcibly use her fingers to unlock it”
theintercept.com/2026/01/30/w...
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British Columbia, Canada ends 3-year drug decriminalization program. "Decriminalization ‘was not matched with sufficient investments in prevention, drug education, access to treatment, or support for appropriate enforcement,’ [Vancouver police chief Steven Rai said]." www.yahoo.com/news/article...
'It wasn't working': Canada province ends drug decriminalization
Over 35 years as a drug user, Vancouver resident Garth Mullins said he's had "hundreds and hundreds" of interactions with police, and long believed drug decriminalization was smart policy.But thinking...
www.yahoo.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:02 AM
British Columbia, Canada ends 3-year drug decriminalization program. "Decriminalization ‘was not matched with sufficient investments in prevention, drug education, access to treatment, or support for appropriate enforcement,’ [Vancouver police chief Steven Rai said]." www.yahoo.com/news/article...
These people need to be charged with treason
Calgary Stampede security ejected PressProgress Alberta reporter @stephenmag.bsky.social after Alberta separatist leader Jeffrey Rath walked out of an interview
Stephen had questioned Rath's claim that Mark Carney was "threatening war on the United States" and invoked "Article 5 of the NATO treaty"
Stephen had questioned Rath's claim that Mark Carney was "threatening war on the United States" and invoked "Article 5 of the NATO treaty"
Alberta separatists kicked us out of their event after asking about American support.
“It’s not coziness. We have mutual interests."
pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
“It’s not coziness. We have mutual interests."
pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
February 2, 2026 at 9:05 AM
These people need to be charged with treason
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Source: The Conversation
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America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.
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February 1, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Source: The Conversation
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Tiggles the cat went missing back in September 2020, & has been found just a few miles from home in Bridgend county.
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Missing Bridgend cat found miles from home after five years
It was feared short-haired tabby Tiggles may have been caught by a badger or fox.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Tiggles the cat went missing back in September 2020, & has been found just a few miles from home in Bridgend county.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Confused? Let me help make sense of this. The American right’s claims about any constitutional rights only apply to them.
There. Now you perfectly understand their claims on gun rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
There. Now you perfectly understand their claims on gun rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
February 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Confused? Let me help make sense of this. The American right’s claims about any constitutional rights only apply to them.
There. Now you perfectly understand their claims on gun rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
There. Now you perfectly understand their claims on gun rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
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Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
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State of calamity in place until 8th! It's Grim!
February 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM
State of calamity in place until 8th! It's Grim!
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Forewarned is Forearmed
February 1, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Forewarned is Forearmed
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'The underreported silent war: record levels of violence in the occupied West Bank since October 2023. More than 1,000 Palestinians — almost a quarter of them children — have been killed.'
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February 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
'The underreported silent war: record levels of violence in the occupied West Bank since October 2023. More than 1,000 Palestinians — almost a quarter of them children — have been killed.'
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...
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"A world-first gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers." www.positive.news/society/revo...
Revolutionary therapy treats ‘untreatable’ blood cancer
Gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers
www.positive.news
January 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM
"A world-first gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers." www.positive.news/society/revo...
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Trump’s bizarre obsession with “post-birth abortion” has always perplexed me.
But after reading the Epstein files account of a victim describing Trump being present when she gave birth at 13, and witnessing her trafficker throw the newborn into a lake, I started to hear his statements differently.
But after reading the Epstein files account of a victim describing Trump being present when she gave birth at 13, and witnessing her trafficker throw the newborn into a lake, I started to hear his statements differently.
January 31, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Trump’s bizarre obsession with “post-birth abortion” has always perplexed me.
But after reading the Epstein files account of a victim describing Trump being present when she gave birth at 13, and witnessing her trafficker throw the newborn into a lake, I started to hear his statements differently.
But after reading the Epstein files account of a victim describing Trump being present when she gave birth at 13, and witnessing her trafficker throw the newborn into a lake, I started to hear his statements differently.
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Across the US, people have been criminalized for miscarrying at home on a toilet, burying remains, placing remains in a bag and then a trash receptacle, and after taking remains to a hospital. Many of the laws used are 100's of years old. Read the new report from Pregnancy Justice.
After Pregnancy Loss: An Analysis of How State Laws Could Target Postpartum People | Pregnancy Justice
www.pregnancyjusticeus.org
January 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Across the US, people have been criminalized for miscarrying at home on a toilet, burying remains, placing remains in a bag and then a trash receptacle, and after taking remains to a hospital. Many of the laws used are 100's of years old. Read the new report from Pregnancy Justice.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:26 PM
I'm putting the finishing touches to my free monthly newsletter. If you're not already signed up, you can find it here: gareths-newsletter.ghost.io
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On Monday, 2/2, let's talk about how setting intentions guides the decision-making process of writing and generates a metric for success not based on words/time. I'm raising Patreon tier prices for the first time in two years on March 1, so join now to lock in your rate. patreon.com/maryrobinette
January 31, 2026 at 8:39 PM
On Monday, 2/2, let's talk about how setting intentions guides the decision-making process of writing and generates a metric for success not based on words/time. I'm raising Patreon tier prices for the first time in two years on March 1, so join now to lock in your rate. patreon.com/maryrobinette
Can't remember the last dry week we have had here
January 31, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Can't remember the last dry week we have had here
@sallyrose.bsky.social hope you guys are able to stay safe with this next round of storms coming!
January 31, 2026 at 5:49 PM
@sallyrose.bsky.social hope you guys are able to stay safe with this next round of storms coming!
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Terrorism is the calculated use of violence or threat of violence to induce fear, intending to coerce governments or societies to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals. It often targets civilians and critical infrastructure to disrupt safety and advance specific agendas.
January 30, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Terrorism is the calculated use of violence or threat of violence to induce fear, intending to coerce governments or societies to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals. It often targets civilians and critical infrastructure to disrupt safety and advance specific agendas.
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Apparently, like the devastation in Sicily, the UK news has not been covering this?
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CHAOS in Portugal ❗ Storm Kristin SHATTERS Leiria — Floods, Fallen Trees & Monster Waves!
YouTube video by Xtreme TV
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January 31, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Apparently, like the devastation in Sicily, the UK news has not been covering this?
youtube.com/watch?v=OULR...
youtube.com/watch?v=OULR...
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Ilhan Omar Slams Trump’s Broken Brain, Senate Dems Block DHS Funding, and Election Officials Vow To Never Give The Regime An Inch
Senate Democrats Block ICE Funding, Ilhan Omar Calls For The 25th Amendment, and Georgia Leaders Defy Trump
Plus, a Bush-appointed judge slams ICE
www.dworkinsubstack.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Ilhan Omar Slams Trump’s Broken Brain, Senate Dems Block DHS Funding, and Election Officials Vow To Never Give The Regime An Inch
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Trump’s deployments of troops to US cities cost taxpayers $496 million. "Over the second half of 2025, the Trump admin. deployed the National Guard [or] Marines to six US cities: Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland Oregon, Chicago, and New Orleans." breakingdefense.com/2026/01/nati...
National Guard deployments to US cities cost almost half a billion dollars, says CBO - Breaking Defense
The Trump administration has already spent nearly $500 million on domestic National Guard deployments, with monthly costs being further broken down by the CBO.
breakingdefense.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Trump’s deployments of troops to US cities cost taxpayers $496 million. "Over the second half of 2025, the Trump admin. deployed the National Guard [or] Marines to six US cities: Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland Oregon, Chicago, and New Orleans." breakingdefense.com/2026/01/nati...
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Is it because they used Apple’s magic mouse charging port?
Tesla Just Killed the Most Important Car of the 21st Century — The Atlantic
The Model S deserved better than this.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Is it because they used Apple’s magic mouse charging port?
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As Okanagan officials warn about an invasive 'pine beetle of the water,' the B.C. government says it doesn't have enough money to ramp up enforcement to ensure invasive mussels don't arrive in the province's lakes.
Today in @thetyee.ca
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Today in @thetyee.ca
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Warnings of a Dire New Shellfish Invasion in BC | The Tyee
Golden mussels are ‘the pine beetle of the water’ say Okanagan officials tracking their advance.
thetyee.ca
January 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
As Okanagan officials warn about an invasive 'pine beetle of the water,' the B.C. government says it doesn't have enough money to ramp up enforcement to ensure invasive mussels don't arrive in the province's lakes.
Today in @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Today in @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
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Coping with writers block
garethlpowell on Instagram: "Sometimes we all get stuck, and it can be frustrating. But there are strategies you can use to help.#writing#writingadvice#author #…"
Sometimes we all get stuck, and it can be frustrating. But there are strategies you can use to help.#writing#writingadvice#author #writersblock
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January 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Coping with writers block
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Why is @cnn.com presenting this as if it were Don Lemon’s unverified alibi rather than an obvious fact?
“Lemon, a former CNN anchor, has said that he was present at the demonstration as a journalist and not as a protester”
“Lemon, a former CNN anchor, has said that he was present at the demonstration as a journalist and not as a protester”
Don Lemon has been taken into custody after anti-ICE confrontation in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this month. https://cnn.it/4roAO6t
January 30, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Why is @cnn.com presenting this as if it were Don Lemon’s unverified alibi rather than an obvious fact?
“Lemon, a former CNN anchor, has said that he was present at the demonstration as a journalist and not as a protester”
“Lemon, a former CNN anchor, has said that he was present at the demonstration as a journalist and not as a protester”