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John Meadows

@johngmeadows.bsky.social

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In Canada we have snow, but we do not have ICE. Born Canadian, plan to stay that way! Maga Morons blocked instantly. Politically progressive Into photography, creative writing and music. Retired choral singer. I will not respond to most private messages

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 8h

"Each additional hour of daily screen time was associated with a nine to 10% lower likelihood of achieving a higher academic levels in Grade 3 reading and math, and in Grade 6 math. No significant link was found with writing achievement."

Unofficial TorontoStar (All News) @torontostar-rss.bsky.social · 8h

Toronto researchers tracked kids for 15 years to measure how screen time relates to school test performance. This is what they found

Researchers at SickKids and St. Michael’s Hospital followed more than 3,000 kids to study effects of screen exposure before age 8.

www.thestar.com

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 14h

Today my daughter's preschool is holding a farewell assembly for one of her classmates whose mother has no choice but to self deport. The school is hoping it will be joyful in tone, so we might make this less upsetting for this 3 year old.

There's just no words for the uselessness of this cruelty.

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Laura Frost @laurafrost.bsky.social · 7h

45% tariff effective on softwood lumber from Canada starting next week.

Damn this man just raised the price of homes for Americans.

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PBLarsen @pblarsen.bsky.social · 8h

Next to Hitler, this vile piece of shit is, without a doubt, one of the most despicable persons to walk this planet.

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Carrie Leilani @rosalei.bsky.social · 8h

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UPS is 'disposing of' U.S.-bound packages over customs paperwork problems

Shifting Trump tariffs have created a nightmare for UPS, as thousands of packages from overseas pile up at its hubs while they await customs clearance.

www.nbcnews.com

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🦋🇨🇦Sarrah🇨🇦🦋 @savingdemocracy101.bsky.social · 1d

When you are paid to lie to the idiots to influence behaviour, politics, medicine, everything. The 54% of illiterate idiots are glued to this shit 24/7, it's why nearly 80 million neanderthals voted for the orange god/king.

onion person @junlper.beer · 1d

i’ll never get over this

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 15h

*"the trumps" that is.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 15h

And "trumps" with an s is a great synonym for the runs, as in "I had a bad case of the runs this morning."

Such a versatile word!

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 15h

Yes!

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 15h

People should use the word "Trump" as a synonym for dog shit. don't step in the Trump!

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 15h

Any day that starts with Trump being insulted, mocked and humiliated is a good day.

My guess is he will be spraying ketchup on the walls, and jumping up and down in anger.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 15h

A man without morals quoting Men WIthout Hats.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 16h

My guess is the investigation will just wither away and die.

Nothing seems more eternal than the immunity of right wing politicians and the economic elite who own them.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 16h

Just a fucking moron, like 80 million other Americans.

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John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 17h

I’ll take “Things that aren’t likely to happen in Toronto” for $100 Alex.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

www.economist.com

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 17h

Bang on!!

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 17h

Walked by this scene yesterday and it made me wonder about how so many people are seemingly happy and willing to be trapped in cages of anger, hatred and ignorance. Their captors are laughing at them.

A cartoon style figure is smiling, behind a locked metal gate.

John Meadows @johngmeadows.bsky.social · 18h

Wondering if Trump will just create the “Trump Peace Prize” and declare himself the inaugural winner.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 18h

Manager seeks answers after trees were illegally cut down in a west London cemetery #London #Ontario

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Manager seeks answers after trees were illegally cut down in a west London cemetery

Woodland Cemetery general manager Kerry Blackwell is asking the community for help in finding out who has been cutting down trees, including a memorial tree, in her cemetery.

www.cbc.ca

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Jane @janetea4.bsky.social · 1d

Because Trump has a list and needs to make an example of what happens to dissent in Amerikkka

Meg @prayingmantis.bsky.social · 1d

An outspoken antifascist US-born citizen was stopped from leaving the US. This should terrify you.

(BTW, this is not to imply this is ok for non-citizens or naturalized citizens.)