Simon Little 🍁
@simonplittle.ca
East Vancouver caricature, cat dad, Canucks fan and avid walker.
"Western" Canada
As frustration in Western Canada deepens over decisions handed down from Ottawa, one writer says the country’s survival may depend on scattering the federal government far beyond the capital’s bubble. https://macleans.ca/politics/how-to-fix-western-alienation/
How to Fix Western Alienation - Macleans.ca
Ottawa feels out of touch. Spreading the federal government across the country would rebuild trust.
macleans.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
"Western" Canada
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ok this is the first car-tailgate manifesto that i actually agree with tho
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
ok this is the first car-tailgate manifesto that i actually agree with tho
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Washington resident dies from H5N5 bird flu case--the first global death due to this strain. State officials released this news on Friday, and as of early Monday afternoon, the CDC has NOT held a briefing or shared a press memo about it.
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
First global H5N5 death confirmed in Washington
www.axios.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Washington resident dies from H5N5 bird flu case--the first global death due to this strain. State officials released this news on Friday, and as of early Monday afternoon, the CDC has NOT held a briefing or shared a press memo about it.
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
- Christine Clarridge/Axios
www.axios.com/local/seattl...
Isn't one of the characters in this movie literally green?
Hollywood’s dark era: where did all the colour from movies go?
Hollywood’s dark era: where did all the colour from movies go?
Blockbuster sequel Wicked: For Good has become the latest film to receive complaints about both the lack of colour and the inconsistent lighting
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Isn't one of the characters in this movie literally green?
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And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Current Recall Petitions - Elections Alberta
Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division. The following recall peti...
www.elections.ab.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
And then there were 9.
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
6 new recall petitions have been approved against UCP MLAs, with the information now posted to the Elections Alberta website
Joining the mix are MLAs Myles McDougall, Ric McIver, Muhammad Yaseen, Rajan Sawhney, RJ Sigurdson +
Dale Nally.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
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Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"
time.com/7336204/meta...
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The way Americans are like about Thanksgiving is like that friend who's way, way, way too into the Lord of the Rings movies.
Like, sure it's good. But making it your whole personality? C'mon.
Like, sure it's good. But making it your whole personality? C'mon.
November 23, 2023 at 2:30 PM
The way Americans are like about Thanksgiving is like that friend who's way, way, way too into the Lord of the Rings movies.
Like, sure it's good. But making it your whole personality? C'mon.
Like, sure it's good. But making it your whole personality? C'mon.
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Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
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free to do what | patreon.com/lubchansky
November 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
free to do what | patreon.com/lubchansky
"trying to make my moron box not be wrong 50% of the time so you'll spend money on it"
As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.
OpenAI's Fidji Simo Plans to Make ChatGPT Way More Useful—and Have You Pay For It
As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.
wrd.cm
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
"trying to make my moron box not be wrong 50% of the time so you'll spend money on it"
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23/11/25 #Canucks v #Flames
Trying a different approach and I think I like it. One card for each team, a “momentum” card to see what the flow of the game is like, and an advantage card to see who’s on top.
First time we’ve seen the 9 of pentacles and it looks like our hard work is going see some
Trying a different approach and I think I like it. One card for each team, a “momentum” card to see what the flow of the game is like, and an advantage card to see who’s on top.
First time we’ve seen the 9 of pentacles and it looks like our hard work is going see some
November 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
When I think eurotrash vampire I think udo
November 24, 2025 at 1:23 AM
When I think eurotrash vampire I think udo
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It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s hilarious and revelatory that a bunch of giant MAGA/America First X accounts are actually based in Eastern Europe and Nigeria.
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Press restrictions were once the hallmark of autocracies. Now even democracies like the US and UK are imposing limits on journalists.
Press Freedom Is Under Fire Around the World
A dispute between an English local council and the newspaper that covers it shows how press limits are spreading to places once thought immune.
bloom.bg
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Press restrictions were once the hallmark of autocracies. Now even democracies like the US and UK are imposing limits on journalists.
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TAPPER: Dr Cassidy, RFK Jr lied to you
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
November 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
TAPPER: Dr Cassidy, RFK Jr lied to you
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
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Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats who spoke out on military justice be jailed
Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats be jailed
Trump continues to insist Democrats committed ‘sedition’ while avoiding another direct call for their deaths
www.independent.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Trump goes on late-night social media rant demanding Democrats who spoke out on military justice be jailed
Sad I couldn't make the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social inaugural game, but looks like my folks had a blast
November 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Sad I couldn't make the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social inaugural game, but looks like my folks had a blast
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Lovely between-the-legs pass at the blue line by Boreen, who has had a great game for the #Goldeneyes, and Rosenthal has the snipe to tie the game 2-2.
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Lovely between-the-legs pass at the blue line by Boreen, who has had a great game for the #Goldeneyes, and Rosenthal has the snipe to tie the game 2-2.
Ok, but like they're right
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Ok, but like they're right
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They're playing the Goldeneye menu music to head into the first intermission, I'm declaring the #Goldeneyes home opener an unqualified success.
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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They're playing the Goldeneye menu music to head into the first intermission, I'm declaring the #Goldeneyes home opener an unqualified success.
November 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
They're playing the Goldeneye menu music to head into the first intermission, I'm declaring the #Goldeneyes home opener an unqualified success.
Super bummed that I'm not at the PWHL Goldeneyes home opener, but this Michael Jackson impersonator in Mexico will have to do instead
November 22, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Super bummed that I'm not at the PWHL Goldeneyes home opener, but this Michael Jackson impersonator in Mexico will have to do instead