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Doug Peterson πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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Computer Science, Mathematics, and Business Educator, Presenter & always on the look for something new to learn. Former President of Educational Computing Organization of Ontario. I blog at http://dougpete.wordpress.com
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theweek.com/cartoons/pol...
Political cartoons for February 12
Thursday's political cartoons include a Pam Bondi performance, Ghislaine Maxwell on tour, and ICE detention facilities
theweek.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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www.castanet.net/news/Canada/...
Hockey fans in Oshawa asked to shower before heading to the rink
That smell emanating from the home of the OHL’s Oshawa Generals isn’t coming from the bench or, given the team’s record, the ice. That β€˜stink in the rink’ it seems, is coming from the stands.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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windsorstar.com/news/local-n...
'Smells like a shakedown' β€” Here’s how Trump could stop the Gordie Howe bridge from opening
It has been anticipated that the $6.4-billion bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit would open early this year.
windsorstar.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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slate.com/technology/2...
Meta’s Smart Glasses Are Wreaking Havoc in Schools Across the Country. It’s Only Going to Get Worse.
β€œEveryone has accepted the reality that the second you step outside, you waive your right to privacy.”
slate.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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www.androidpolice.com/youtube-payw...
YouTube just paywalled another basic feature, but I've already found a better alternative
Another desperate attempt to force us into Premium
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February 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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www.upworthy.com/placebo-slee...
Scientists discovered a fascinating trick to feeling like you slept great even if you didn't
​"Placebo sleep" can be extremely powerful.
www.upworthy.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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supercarblondie.com/tech/what-th...
Most people don’t know what the β€˜GPT’ in ChatGPT stands for but it’s actually key to understanding AI
Ever since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, the phrase generative AI has been everywhere, but most people still don't know what the letters 'GPT' stand for
supercarblondie.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
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www.techspot.com/news/111306-...
AI could wipe out most white-collar jobs within 12 months, Microsoft AI chief warns
Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times, Suleyman talked about "professional-grade AGI" and how Microsoft expects it to capture a large share of the enterprise market.
www.techspot.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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www.buzzfeed.com/sarathompson...
Unless You Grew Up On Saturday Morning Cartoons, I Doubt You Can 100% Ace This "Looney Tunes" Quiz
Comment your childhood favorite character: mine was Tweety. πŸ₯
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February 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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www.zdnet.com/article/spyw...
Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast
Think your phone is acting strange? It may be infected with spyware. Here are the warning signs and and how you can stop it.
www.zdnet.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
How the FBI might have gotten inaccessible camera footage from Nancy Guthrie's house
Last week, law enforcement said video footage from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera was overwritten. But the FBI has since released footage as Guthrie still has not been found.
www.npr.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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www.narcity.com/best-place-t...
Canadians say they'd 'love' to move to this Ontario town with cozy shops and waterfalls
Considering a move? Ontario has so many beautiful places to settle down, from vibrant cities to charming villages.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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www.upworthy.com/starry-night...
Van Gogh painted his 'Starry Night' view dozens of times. Here are 5 most people have never seen.
There was one feature of the landscape that he initially said was "too beautiful for me to dare paint."
www.upworthy.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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www.tomsguide.com/ai/quitgpt-i...
QuitGPT is going viral β€” here’s why people are cancelling ChatGPT
What to know about the boycott of OpenAI's ChatGPT
www.tomsguide.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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americansongwriter.com/this-song-di...
This George Harrison Song Didn't Make it Onto the Beatles' 'White Album' So Jackie Lomax Recorded It With the Band Instead
George Harrison wrote this song within 10 minutes while in Rikisheshk, India, using a guitar he borrowed from John Lennon.
americansongwriter.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
The intellectual hobbies proven to slash Alzheimer’s risk by nearly 40%
Experts say maintaining an active brain can stave off a decline in crucial thinking skills and memory
www.independent.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-t...
Getting Rid of Your Windows PC? Remember to Wipe the Drive First
Here's how to make sure all the personal files and other data on your storage drive are erased and unrecoverable, whether you're running Windows 11, 10, 8.1, or 7.
www.pcmag.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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www.zdnet.com/home-and-off...
Is your Samsung TV slow? This 5-second 'cold boot' trick should fix it
My Samsung TV was lagging, but a quick cold boot cleared its memory cache, instantly making it feel fast and responsive.
www.zdnet.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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www.good.is/a-students-b...
A student’s brilliant homework answer just outsmarted her teacher’s ridiculously sexist question
​When asked to identify a "Hospital Lady," this 8-year-old girl provided a one-word answer that completely challenged a deeply ingrained gender stereotype.
www.good.is
February 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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www.bgr.com/2089236/uses...
5 Clever Uses For Your Old Google Home Speakers - BGR
Even if your old Google Home can't keep up with the latest generation of smart speakers, there are still plenty of ways it can be used around the house.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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www.zdnet.com/article/10-o...
10 open-source apps I recommend every Windows user download - for free
There are great open-source applications available for most tasks. Here are some of my favorites.
www.zdnet.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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www.fastcompany.com/91490055/moz...
Mozilla's new AI strategy marks a return to its 'rebel alliance' roots
New browser controls that let users disable AI features point to a broader push against default-on artificial intelligence.
www.fastcompany.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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www.androidpolice.com/google-perso...
Google's handy tool can now remove your most sensitive info from search results
Multiple government ID types are now supported
www.androidpolice.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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gizmodo.com/the-trump-ph...
The Trump Phone Looks as Bad as It Sounds
The first real glimpse of the Trump phone confirms what we already suspected.
gizmodo.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-swapped...
I swapped ChatGPT for Claude for a week β€” and these 5 features convinced me to stay
The default might be ChatGPT, but Anthropic’s Claude has quietly built features that are genuinely superior β€” here’s where it pulls ahead every time
www.tomsguide.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM