Aruna & the Sirens
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Aruna & the Sirens
@arunaandthesirens.bsky.social
We're a Canadian band playing original songs about elephants, addiction, plastics, and love. Band: Michael Broadhead (upright bass), Aruna Antonella Handa (composer and lead vox), Caitlin Holland (vox), Raphael Roter (drums), Doug Tielli (trombone)
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Cutting NASA's workforce by about 10 percent. That's a boost to the Chinese and Russians. And the guy in charge of SpaceX made this decision? That's a total conflict of interest. Moreover, firing all probationary employees shows they're not serious about evaluating programs. It's a machine gun.
Probationary Employee Firings At NASA Ames
All probationary employees at NASA Ames will be sent email termination notices next Tuesday
nasawatch.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Gil Won-ok, one of the last survivors of sexual slavery in brothels for Japan’s World War II troops, who campaigned to bring international attention to the suffering of thousands of women like her​, died this week at 96.
Korean Victim of WWII Sex Slavery Who Fought for Japan’s Apology Dies
She led a tireless campaign for a formal apology and reparations from Japan for what it did to thousands of women like her — mostly Korean — during World War II.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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I'm watching the Ontario leaders debate and yelling at the TV. I can't deal with Ford for 4 more years. Please get out and vote Ontario! Early voting starts this week Feb 20-22.
February 18, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Marit Stiles knocking it out of the park in tonight's Ontario leadership debate. Thank goodness she is in the race.
February 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Bluesky! So nice to finally be here.

Look, we have a big challenge ahead of us. Early election. Defeating Ford. Forming government.

It won't be easy—but don't let them tell you it can't be done. It can.

If you're with me, hit the follow button and let's do this thing!
November 14, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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Fresh Ontario federal numbers show a Con meltdown in full progress with Libs taking the lead after they were in the ditch. What a comeback. 🤯

Via @mainstresearch.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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#ICYMI
According to Home Base Housing, the In From the Cold emergency shelter will return to its pre-pandemic #capacity of 34 bed spaces effective immediately.
#Shelter #Housing

More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/in-from...
In From the Cold announces addition of 10 beds – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Effective immediately, the In From the Cold emergency shelter will return to its pre-pandemic capacity of 34 bed spaces, according to Home Base Housing.
www.kingstonist.com
January 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Boosting this post from my pal Jeff Russo.

ATTN LA Music industry folks:

Musiccares is offering immediate financial assistance and food vouchers to anyone who has worked in the music biz for five years or longer.

Write to [email protected] or call 800-687-4227
January 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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The LA Times has a good list of places offering discounted or free food and coffee to displaced families and/or first responders. Check it out and double check to be sure what deals are where. (added this to my running resources list) www.latimes.com/food/list/lo...
L.A. restaurants offering shelter, discounts and food to fire evacuees and first responders
These L.A. restaurants and coffee shops are staying open to shelter evacuees, offering discounts and, in some cases, free food to evacuees and first responders to the numerous ongoing fires in Souther...
www.latimes.com
January 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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A serious constitutional crisis is taking place in North Carolina where Republicans are trying to steal a state Supreme Court election by disenfranchising 60,000 voters AFTER the count and recount have showed the Democrat won.

Please watch and share.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5yW...
BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court Blocks Certification, Will Hear Ballot Challenge Case
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Shoutout to the Los Angeles Times reporters who are doing essential journalism under very difficult circumstances.

They’ve dropped their paywall, but their ongoing coverage is a good reminder of why local newsrooms need support — and what we lose when those outlets are hollowed out.
5 dead, more than 2,000 structures burned as new fire hits Hollywood Hills
More than 2,000 structures have burned and at least five people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County. Red flag warnings remained in effect for Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County...
www.latimes.com
January 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Just joined. Leaving Meta & former Twitter. Really feels good here so far.

Follow please for news about Aruna & the Sirens, and the Future Food Salon.
January 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Planet Fitness locations in Los Angeles are “offering anyone impacted by the fires—first responders and residents—free access to shower, recharge, and relax”

No membership is required to take advantage of locker rooms, WiFi, charging stations at any LA County location not impacted by the fires.
January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Meta qui commence à peupler Insta et Facebook avec des IA, affaiblit le Fact Checking et la modération contre les propos haineux, bonne année 2025 tout le monde !
Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.
buff.ly
January 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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« Et tout le monde déteste les Le Pen » depuis la place de la République bondée ce soir

📸 Les Répliques
January 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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When Nicole MacIntyre was recently hired as Toronto Star’s new (and young) Editor-in-Chief, I felt a new & refreshed direction was possible.
Sure enough, breath of fresh air has arrived just in time:
“the Star’s major initiative for 2025: Toronto the Better —
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Nicole MacIntyre: It’s time to make Toronto better. For the sake of the city — and for all of us
Introducing Toronto the Better, the Star’s major new series on how to improve the quality of life in this city — both collectively and individually.
www.thestar.com
January 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial
The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial
Loosening already limited safeguards on social media platforms is not just damaging. It could ultimately prove deadly Mark Zuckerberg famously boasted that Facebook had a saying: “Move fast and break things”. His product has not just destroyed industry…
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Good to see Zuckerberg’s decision get the attention it deserves.
January 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM