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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · 17d

It's lucky that Google got rid of that pesky "Don't be evil" slogan.

Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · 19d

Ohhhh noooooo! I really thought it would stop after the CBS and ABC payoffs.

a man in a blue tank top is holding his chest and making a face .

Alt: Fitness guru Richard Simmons demonstrating fake shock by holding his chest and making a face.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Aug 1

The Ministry of Truth strikes again.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 8

Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban after driest spring in 132 years

Restrictions to be brought in from Friday after region receives just 15cm of rainfall between February and June * Business live – latest updates Yorkshire Water has introduced hosepipe restrictions after the region recorded its driest spring in 132 years. Yorkshire received just 15cm of rainfall between February and June, less than half of what is expected in an average year, pushing the region to an official drought status. Continue reading...

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Jun 15

Even the sea bass weren't that angry. 🐟

Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Jun 13

Informative and funny as hell. Great work from the dynamic duo.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Jun 11

May technically be true. But Moran's language was no 'worse' than the Fox News team uses. I guess its policies are 'different' to ABC News'.

Equally likely that parent, Disney, is simply not interested in tussling with Trump.

Moran will come out on the right side of history here.

Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Jun 11

Maybe don't tweet (or X) while high, Elon.

Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Jun 5

Pick one pocket and you're a thief. Pick thousands and you're a savvy businessperson.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Jun 5

I'm not condoning any petty crime, but we want force of law and public scorn on shoplifters who steal $100s worth of retail goods.

Then we ignore, $billions due to unenforced tax rules, or gran's tanking pension because corporate regulations are lax. Those just become late night talk show jokes.🤷

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 29

And the US keeps making the brain drain more and more likely.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

RFK Jr threatens ban on federal scientists publishing in top journals

US health secretary calls leading medical journals such as Lancet ‘corrupt’ and pushes to create state-run alternatives

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 27

DJT-capitulating law firm step-by-step guide.

1. Sow
2. Reap

Expect the colleague AND client exodus to start/continue.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 26

*Lifts rock. Looks for party of small government.*

Meanwhile Europe is increasing its science grants looking to capitalise on the inevitable US brain drain.

erc.europa.eu/news-events/...

Increased ERC funding for top global researchers moving to Europe now confirmed

The European Research Council (ERC) decision to increase its support for leading researchers moving to Europe has today been formally adopted. On top of its standard grants, the ERC offers additional ...

erc.europa.eu

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 19

Over 300 dependent species will be lost forever if oak populations continue to decline due to extreme weather or pests.

Please investigate and support Action Oak.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 19

What a pleasant surprise to hear from Action Oak @actionoak.bsky.social at our IWater event.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · May 4

I had a productive call with Ursula von der Leyen this morning. We’re ready to build on our free trade relationship, bolster economic security, and work side-by-side on shared defence and security challenges.

When Canada and the European Union build together, our futures are stronger.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 4

And thus, the grift pays off.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 4

Bezos capitulated to Trump, again, buying a momentary reprieve. But consumers are savvy. And with competition from Chinese pretenders, Bezos and Amazon are tarnished after just 100 days.

After decades and many thousands spent at Amazon, I'm extricating myself due to Bezos' politics. 🤷

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · May 4

What clips of DT did folks like this see BEFORE the election that gave them any sense that there was any considered plan or empathy toward any actual real people? Even Fox News couldn't sugarcoat what came out of DT's lying lips.

The interviewee's disappointment is absolutely mind-boggling.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Apr 24

Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Apr 23

Never a pot noodle. But different foods and beverages in the bath or shower for sure. I'm working up to a fully loaded 🍕.

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Apr 10

Turn 'hope' to 'will' and I'll buy you a beverage.

Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Apr 10

Last ever QED? What you doing to us?

Something to be said about going out on a high, though.

Wonder if Mike H will accept fan hugs as this is the last one and he's experienced human contact at the spa as immersion therapy?

a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose with a paper bag while sitting in front of a lamp .

ALT: a man in a green shirt is blowing his nose with a paper bag while sitting in front of a lamp .

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Apr 8

He's very preoccupied with countries sending their best. Didn't realise he meant FROM the US. Canada and Europe thank him. #BrainDrain

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Evan Joanette @evanjoanette.bsky.social · Apr 7

Wait, so it's NOT the economy, stupid?

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