Alex Block 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦
@alexblock.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy
Canadian
Resident of Manotick, Ontario. Dad, occasional sailor, self-employed in IT since 1994, amateur guitarist for self-amusement. Interested in climate change […]
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Resident of Manotick, Ontario. Dad, occasional sailor, self-employed in IT since 1994, amateur guitarist for self-amusement. Interested in climate change […]
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Hope this isn't the long term plan : #venezuela today, then #columbia (#trump already threatening them) , easing the way to the promise of taking back #Panama and the canal (threatened January 2024), then an easy step to overthrow a few defenseless central American countries, thereby cornering […]
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mstdn.ca
January 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Hope this isn't the long term plan : #venezuela today, then #columbia (#trump already threatening them) , easing the way to the promise of taking back #Panama and the canal (threatened January 2024), then an easy step to overthrow a few defenseless central American countries, thereby cornering […]
Happy #christmas to those who celebrate. Photo of a Christmas star. The ray of light refracting through the clouds on the horizon is a neat effect.
December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happy #christmas to those who celebrate. Photo of a Christmas star. The ray of light refracting through the clouds on the horizon is a neat effect.
The #60minutes #insidecenot. Because this is never going away. Boost or download and reshare.
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mstdn.ca
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The #60minutes #insidecenot. Because this is never going away. Boost or download and reshare.
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https://limewire.com/d/oEbEa#dWWMnbJzNw
Bari Weiss would probably be very upset if everyone were to download a copy of this video and watch it. It's the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT that CBS pulled off the air in an act of cowardice and capitulation to the fascist regime
Bari Weiss would probably be very upset if everyone were to download a copy of this video and watch it. It's the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT that CBS pulled off the air in an act of cowardice and capitulation to the fascist regime
December 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
https://limewire.com/d/oEbEa#dWWMnbJzNw
Bari Weiss would probably be very upset if everyone were to download a copy of this video and watch it. It's the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT that CBS pulled off the air in an act of cowardice and capitulation to the fascist regime
Bari Weiss would probably be very upset if everyone were to download a copy of this video and watch it. It's the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT that CBS pulled off the air in an act of cowardice and capitulation to the fascist regime
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America: do you get it yet?
“Trump’s DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds
Justice Department attorney says 11 states have shown a willingness to stop residents from voting at DOJ’s request.”
#usfascism #uspoli […]
“Trump’s DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds
Justice Department attorney says 11 states have shown a willingness to stop residents from voting at DOJ’s request.”
#usfascism #uspoli […]
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mstdn.fname.ca
December 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
America: do you get it yet?
“Trump’s DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds
Justice Department attorney says 11 states have shown a willingness to stop residents from voting at DOJ’s request.”
#usfascism #uspoli […]
“Trump’s DOJ offers states confidential deal to remove voters flagged by feds
Justice Department attorney says 11 states have shown a willingness to stop residents from voting at DOJ’s request.”
#usfascism #uspoli […]
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DarkSky International just posted their position letter on Reflect Orbital. It is direct and to the point:
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
DarkSky International just posted their position letter on Reflect Orbital. It is direct and to the point:
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
"Based on current scientific evidence, DarkSky does not see a viable pathway for such systems to align with responsible lighting principles or with our mission to protect natural darkness […]
#houserabbits #bunday Willow: one with the hay.
December 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
#houserabbits #bunday Willow: one with the hay.
I dumped Windows 10 in February 2025 and moved to #zorinos and wonder why I stuck with #microsoft #windows for so long.
Around the same time, after years of using #adblockers, I set up a #pihole with #ubound dns for my whole home network. And after years of being a dedicated #firefox fan, with […]
Around the same time, after years of using #adblockers, I set up a #pihole with #ubound dns for my whole home network. And after years of being a dedicated #firefox fan, with […]
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mstdn.ca
December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I dumped Windows 10 in February 2025 and moved to #zorinos and wonder why I stuck with #microsoft #windows for so long.
Around the same time, after years of using #adblockers, I set up a #pihole with #ubound dns for my whole home network. And after years of being a dedicated #firefox fan, with […]
Around the same time, after years of using #adblockers, I set up a #pihole with #ubound dns for my whole home network. And after years of being a dedicated #firefox fan, with […]
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So, you’d think Doug Ford, chastened by the Greenbelt scandal, would now be contrite. He’d settle down and commit to flying straight.
You’d be wrong my friend. And Marit got herself kicked out of the legislature for saying so. #onpoli #maritstiles
https://youtu.be/UXK0fmRnOdQ?si=j5l6zSQ20OxpIMjc
You’d be wrong my friend. And Marit got herself kicked out of the legislature for saying so. #onpoli #maritstiles
https://youtu.be/UXK0fmRnOdQ?si=j5l6zSQ20OxpIMjc
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So, you’d think Doug Ford, chastened by the Greenbelt scandal, would now be contrite. He’d settle down and commit to flying straight.
You’d be wrong my friend. And Marit got herself kicked out of the legislature for saying so. #onpoli #maritstiles
https://youtu.be/UXK0fmRnOdQ?si=j5l6zSQ20OxpIMjc
You’d be wrong my friend. And Marit got herself kicked out of the legislature for saying so. #onpoli #maritstiles
https://youtu.be/UXK0fmRnOdQ?si=j5l6zSQ20OxpIMjc
December 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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🚨 A Canadian company just signed a deal to rush 20 bomb-resistant vehicles to ICE — the same agency committing violent, racist raids, and tearing families apart.
Tell PM Carney to block the deal now. 🛑 #cdnpoli #StopTheDeal
leadnow.ca/campaigns/no...
Tell PM Carney to block the deal now. 🛑 #cdnpoli #StopTheDeal
leadnow.ca/campaigns/no...
December 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
🚨 A Canadian company just signed a deal to rush 20 bomb-resistant vehicles to ICE — the same agency committing violent, racist raids, and tearing families apart.
Tell PM Carney to block the deal now. 🛑 #cdnpoli #StopTheDeal
leadnow.ca/campaigns/no...
Tell PM Carney to block the deal now. 🛑 #cdnpoli #StopTheDeal
leadnow.ca/campaigns/no...
Pretty sure given what's going on in the #US, that we can identify more than 7 nations offering a higher quality of life than #america : https://www.aol.com/7-nations-offering-higher-quality-130558742.html
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pretty sure given what's going on in the #US, that we can identify more than 7 nations offering a higher quality of life than #america : https://www.aol.com/7-nations-offering-higher-quality-130558742.html
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An interesting analysis of Carney-Smith agreement, from @maxfawcett, who sees two big climate crisis wins hidden amongst frustrating choices. I hope this is accurate.
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/opinion/method-mark-carney-madness
#agw #climatecrisis #cdnpoli
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/opinion/method-mark-carney-madness
#agw #climatecrisis #cdnpoli
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
An interesting analysis of Carney-Smith agreement, from @maxfawcett, who sees two big climate crisis wins hidden amongst frustrating choices. I hope this is accurate.
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/opinion/method-mark-carney-madness
#agw #climatecrisis #cdnpoli
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/opinion/method-mark-carney-madness
#agw #climatecrisis #cdnpoli
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(Venezuela)
#aviation #notam
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/venezuela/KICZ-Advisory-NOTAM-A0012-25.pdf
#aviation #notam
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/us_restrictions/venezuela/KICZ-Advisory-NOTAM-A0012-25.pdf
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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“What began as an effort to identify individual officers has evolved into a far more ambitious accountability tool. Soon, organizers say, every incident will be mapped to who was there, which ICE facility or federal agency they came from, what vehicle they used, who led the team, and how many […]
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mastodon.online
November 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“What began as an effort to identify individual officers has evolved into a far more ambitious accountability tool. Soon, organizers say, every incident will be mapped to who was there, which ICE facility or federal agency they came from, what vehicle they used, who led the team, and how many […]
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Hi! Today is my first official day as the Executive Director of Mastodon, replacing @[email protected] as CEO. I joined the Mastodon team more than 5 years ago, mostly working for Mastodon in the evenings on top of a 120% day job. I was the driving force behind the incorporation of the […]
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mastodon.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Hi! Today is my first official day as the Executive Director of Mastodon, replacing @[email protected] as CEO. I joined the Mastodon team more than 5 years ago, mostly working for Mastodon in the evenings on top of a 120% day job. I was the driving force behind the incorporation of the […]
#nasturtiums #bloomscrolling Report for November 8th, 2025: Thelis small batch of nasturtiums are still alive in #ottawa #ontario #canada. 10-20 cm of snow on the way tomorrow, but not as cold as the past few nights. They are now covered. Will they survive this first snowfall?
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#nasturtiums #bloomscrolling Report for November 8th, 2025: Thelis small batch of nasturtiums are still alive in #ottawa #ontario #canada. 10-20 cm of snow on the way tomorrow, but not as cold as the past few nights. They are now covered. Will they survive this first snowfall?
Every day is #bunday. I had to post this photo because (a) Rabbits and (b) Coconut has learnt how to cross her paws, and she looks so damn #cute! Oh you silly bunnies, but who doesn't like a good snuggle, even if one of you gets sat upon? #houserabbits #rabbitsofmastodon
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Every day is #bunday. I had to post this photo because (a) Rabbits and (b) Coconut has learnt how to cross her paws, and she looks so damn #cute! Oh you silly bunnies, but who doesn't like a good snuggle, even if one of you gets sat upon? #houserabbits #rabbitsofmastodon
Another #ClimateChange, #climatecrisis blooming flower, this geranium has fresh flowers blooming on November 6, in #ottawa #ontario #canada. It's been outside since early spring this year. Probably tonight's forecasted - 9°C will do it in, but strange things are going on in the garden this year.
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Another #ClimateChange, #climatecrisis blooming flower, this geranium has fresh flowers blooming on November 6, in #ottawa #ontario #canada. It's been outside since early spring this year. Probably tonight's forecasted - 9°C will do it in, but strange things are going on in the garden this year.
Sheltered against the house, this Nasturtium has survived up to this evening, November 6, in #ottawa #ontario #canada. These are barely autumn plants in my zone. But hey, #ClimateChange isn't a big deal, right????
November 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Sheltered against the house, this Nasturtium has survived up to this evening, November 6, in #ottawa #ontario #canada. These are barely autumn plants in my zone. But hey, #ClimateChange isn't a big deal, right????
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UNMC Transmission:
NY Times: Covid and Flu Can Triple Your Risk of Heart Attack
"A new analysis adds to the research about the link between viral infections and heart disease. A number of viral infections, including flu, Covid-19 and shingles, are linked to an increased risk of heart disease […]
NY Times: Covid and Flu Can Triple Your Risk of Heart Attack
"A new analysis adds to the research about the link between viral infections and heart disease. A number of viral infections, including flu, Covid-19 and shingles, are linked to an increased risk of heart disease […]
Original post on ai6yr.org
m.ai6yr.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
UNMC Transmission:
NY Times: Covid and Flu Can Triple Your Risk of Heart Attack
"A new analysis adds to the research about the link between viral infections and heart disease. A number of viral infections, including flu, Covid-19 and shingles, are linked to an increased risk of heart disease […]
NY Times: Covid and Flu Can Triple Your Risk of Heart Attack
"A new analysis adds to the research about the link between viral infections and heart disease. A number of viral infections, including flu, Covid-19 and shingles, are linked to an increased risk of heart disease […]
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Started streaming 15 minutes ago #livestormchasing #stormchaser #hurricane #Live #Melissa #Jamaica
Join us as we will be covering Hurricane Melissa from Jamaica with Veteran #StormChaser #BryceShelton
www.youtube.com/live/ov6mC9C...
Join us as we will be covering Hurricane Melissa from Jamaica with Veteran #StormChaser #BryceShelton
www.youtube.com/live/ov6mC9C...
MAJOR HURRICANE MELISSA IMPACTS JAMAICA - DAY 3 - LIVE STORM CHASER
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October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Started streaming 15 minutes ago #livestormchasing #stormchaser #hurricane #Live #Melissa #Jamaica
Join us as we will be covering Hurricane Melissa from Jamaica with Veteran #StormChaser #BryceShelton
www.youtube.com/live/ov6mC9C...
Join us as we will be covering Hurricane Melissa from Jamaica with Veteran #StormChaser #BryceShelton
www.youtube.com/live/ov6mC9C...