Laura S
@pickersnext.bsky.social
Film lover, avid reader, recovered baker, your permanent "phone a friend" for trivia
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Laura S
@pickersnext.bsky.social
· Dec 5
For all Canadians #cdnpoli
Know your civics & volunteer!
action.liberal.ca/liberal-volu...
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Know your civics & volunteer!
action.liberal.ca/liberal-volu...
ndp.ca/be-the-chang....
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Santa Claus is coming to town but first he's coming to The Museum of English Rural Life to learn about the history of rural England, research repairs for his sleigh, and have an out-of-body experience buying a tote bag
December 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Santa Claus is coming to town but first he's coming to The Museum of English Rural Life to learn about the history of rural England, research repairs for his sleigh, and have an out-of-body experience buying a tote bag
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round up your two best dads to watch this ep with
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
round up your two best dads to watch this ep with
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it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society
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I got my first ever pitch meeting for a project I'm super interested in because of my Pierre Poilievre inspired pilot 😭 Thank you Pierre, you were finally good for something after all
December 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I got my first ever pitch meeting for a project I'm super interested in because of my Pierre Poilievre inspired pilot 😭 Thank you Pierre, you were finally good for something after all
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Yesterday, I testified on anti-feminist ideology before a House of Commons committee.
The internet handled it…about as well as you’d expect.
The part that I didn’t necessarily expect, however, was the unhinged nature of some of the questions I’d be asked.
Come with me behind the scenes:
The internet handled it…about as well as you’d expect.
The part that I didn’t necessarily expect, however, was the unhinged nature of some of the questions I’d be asked.
Come with me behind the scenes:
December 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Yesterday, I testified on anti-feminist ideology before a House of Commons committee.
The internet handled it…about as well as you’d expect.
The part that I didn’t necessarily expect, however, was the unhinged nature of some of the questions I’d be asked.
Come with me behind the scenes:
The internet handled it…about as well as you’d expect.
The part that I didn’t necessarily expect, however, was the unhinged nature of some of the questions I’d be asked.
Come with me behind the scenes:
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Once again, the ads in the print edition of @theonion.com are worth the price alone
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Once again, the ads in the print edition of @theonion.com are worth the price alone
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
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Celebrating the one and only John Cassavetes (BOTD in 1929) a pioneer of American independent cinema who changed the way we experience emotion on-screen.
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Celebrating the one and only John Cassavetes (BOTD in 1929) a pioneer of American independent cinema who changed the way we experience emotion on-screen.
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Not content with killing suicidal teens, the serial killer moves on to his next round of victims
FALLON: “And do you use ChatGPT when raising your baby?"
ALTMAN: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
ALTMAN: "I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without ChatGPT."
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Not content with killing suicidal teens, the serial killer moves on to his next round of victims
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They sure do love lying.
ICE(ERO) just told me it has no body camera footage from operation midway blitz in Chicago in response to my FOIA request.
December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
They sure do love lying.
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Supreme Court Six Mulling Over Letting Trump Fire ERREBODY
Brett Kavanaugh and friends wetting their whistles to decide!
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/supreme-co...
Brett Kavanaugh and friends wetting their whistles to decide!
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/supreme-co...
Supreme Court Six Mulling Over Letting Trump Fire ERREBODY
Brett Kavanaugh and friends wetting their whistles to decide!
www.wonkette.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Supreme Court Six Mulling Over Letting Trump Fire ERREBODY
Brett Kavanaugh and friends wetting their whistles to decide!
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/supreme-co...
Brett Kavanaugh and friends wetting their whistles to decide!
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/supreme-co...
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Man in his thirties having trouble finding friends because he actually sucks
Man in his thirties having trouble finding friends because he actually sucks
Local Pub, Everywhere - Local man Fred Marston has realized how tough it is making friends in your thirties, especially when you’re kind of terrible.
www.thebeaverton.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Man in his thirties having trouble finding friends because he actually sucks
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The settlement would apply to an estimated more than 7.6 million borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan who are in forbearance.
Millions Of Student Loan Borrowers Could Be Forced Into Repayment Plans Under New Settlement
The settlement would apply to an estimated more than 7.6 million borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan who are in forbearance.
www.forbes.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The settlement would apply to an estimated more than 7.6 million borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan who are in forbearance.
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This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)
December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is Cody. He's always wanted a dog of his own, and his wish finally came true. Can already tell his new little brother Cooper is going to be his best friend forever. 13/10 for both (TT: codythegoldenboy)
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Good job science isn't being underfunded and dismantled across the globe to save money🤦🏻♂️
Blood cancer therapy reverses incurable leukaemia in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Good job science isn't being underfunded and dismantled across the globe to save money🤦🏻♂️
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🇬🇧 MP Edward Davey: “Trump is distracting from his huge failings in 🇺🇸 where his poll ratings are plummeting… This President is no friend of ours.”
December 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
🇬🇧 MP Edward Davey: “Trump is distracting from his huge failings in 🇺🇸 where his poll ratings are plummeting… This President is no friend of ours.”
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Hernandez, who had been extradited to the U.S. in 2022, was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking when Trump pardoned him.
Honduras Issues International Arrest Warrant For Ex-President Pardoned By Trump
Hernandez, who had been extradited to the U.S. in 2022, was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking when Trump pardoned him.
www.forbes.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Hernandez, who had been extradited to the U.S. in 2022, was serving a 45-year sentence on drug trafficking when Trump pardoned him.
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A small sample of our Patreon content - this week all about Ryan James Wedding, the snowboarding Cocaine King of Canada! Luke, Ian, @nileseguin.bsky.social , and @clareblackwood.bsky.social dig in!
Ryan James Wedding, the snowboarding Cocaine King of Canada! (Patreon Preview)
YouTube video by The Beaverton
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A small sample of our Patreon content - this week all about Ryan James Wedding, the snowboarding Cocaine King of Canada! Luke, Ian, @nileseguin.bsky.social , and @clareblackwood.bsky.social dig in!
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This is our new CEO, Javier. I have officially adopted him. He is estimated to be 8 years old and he's deaf, so there's no need to give any feedback on his job performance. He is just a perfect gentlemen and I am so grateful he made his way to me. 14/10 no bias at all
December 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is our new CEO, Javier. I have officially adopted him. He is estimated to be 8 years old and he's deaf, so there's no need to give any feedback on his job performance. He is just a perfect gentlemen and I am so grateful he made his way to me. 14/10 no bias at all
Dammit. I hate agreeing with Piers Morgan
PIERS: “You’re not gay?”
FUENTES: “No. But women are very difficult to be around.”
P: “Should they vote?”
F: “No.”
PIERS: “They should stay home?”
FUENTES: “Yeah.”
PIERS: “So you’re just a misogynistic dinosaur. Have you ever had sex?”
FUENTES: “No.”
PIERS: “Wow. Says the guy who never got laid.”
FUENTES: “No. But women are very difficult to be around.”
P: “Should they vote?”
F: “No.”
PIERS: “They should stay home?”
FUENTES: “Yeah.”
PIERS: “So you’re just a misogynistic dinosaur. Have you ever had sex?”
FUENTES: “No.”
PIERS: “Wow. Says the guy who never got laid.”
December 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dammit. I hate agreeing with Piers Morgan
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Should Jared Kushner And His Saudi Pals Buy CNN And HBO? Sure Why Not!
As long as the old man gets his taste.
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/should-jar...
As long as the old man gets his taste.
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/should-jar...
Should Jared Kushner And His Saudi Pals Buy CNN And HBO? Sure Why Not!
As long as the old man gets his taste.
www.wonkette.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Should Jared Kushner And His Saudi Pals Buy CNN And HBO? Sure Why Not!
As long as the old man gets his taste.
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/should-jar...
As long as the old man gets his taste.
By @marciej.bsky.social
www.wonkette.com/p/should-jar...
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Same in 🇨🇦 - Politicians making science based policy aren’t trusted but scientists are:
“Doctors, academics, and scientists are seen as especially trustworthy messengers.”
The solution seems to be to have actual scientists create policy rather than politicians, no?
uwaterloo.ca/trust-resear...
“Doctors, academics, and scientists are seen as especially trustworthy messengers.”
The solution seems to be to have actual scientists create policy rather than politicians, no?
uwaterloo.ca/trust-resear...
December 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Same in 🇨🇦 - Politicians making science based policy aren’t trusted but scientists are:
“Doctors, academics, and scientists are seen as especially trustworthy messengers.”
The solution seems to be to have actual scientists create policy rather than politicians, no?
uwaterloo.ca/trust-resear...
“Doctors, academics, and scientists are seen as especially trustworthy messengers.”
The solution seems to be to have actual scientists create policy rather than politicians, no?
uwaterloo.ca/trust-resear...
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Local craft brewery makes world’s first sentient IPA
Local Craft Brewery Makes World's first Sentient IPA
TORONTO- Local Brewers Jeff King and Karl Bluff have shocked the fans of their local craft brewery by releasing an IPA with such hoppy complexity that the brew has gained sentience.
www.thebeaverton.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Local craft brewery makes world’s first sentient IPA
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Important detail on Paramount's hostile takeover bid to buy WBD:
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros.
The move comes days after Paramount was bested by Netflix in a competitive bidding process to buy Warner Bros.
www.axios.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Important detail on Paramount's hostile takeover bid to buy WBD:
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...