Glen Poupore
@glenpoupore.bsky.social
Educator, Applied Linguist, Language Teacher, Humanist, Liberal Democratic Centrist.
My presentation at the Task-Based Language Teaching Conference in Groningen, Netherlands, today.
April 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My presentation at the Task-Based Language Teaching Conference in Groningen, Netherlands, today.
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30 years ago today, we played SNL on March 25, 1995. The rest is history…
March 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
30 years ago today, we played SNL on March 25, 1995. The rest is history…
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Yes, Canadians are polite, but we know how to take the gloves off if we need to.
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Oui, les Canadiens sont polis, mais nous savons quand jeter nos gants lorsque c'est nécessaire.
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Oui, les Canadiens sont polis, mais nous savons quand jeter nos gants lorsque c'est nécessaire.
February 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Yes, Canadians are polite, but we know how to take the gloves off if we need to.
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Oui, les Canadiens sont polis, mais nous savons quand jeter nos gants lorsque c'est nécessaire.
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Oui, les Canadiens sont polis, mais nous savons quand jeter nos gants lorsque c'est nécessaire.
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This is the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Canada’s support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and right to a prosperous and democratic future will remain at the heart of our policies at the UN and globally today and every day. #SlavaUkraini
February 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This is the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Canada’s support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and right to a prosperous and democratic future will remain at the heart of our policies at the UN and globally today and every day. #SlavaUkraini
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Recently discovered this brother and sister band that I simply love. There is a lot of beauty and a stirring of emotions in the combination of a male and female voice in a song.
Recently discovered this brother and sister band that I simply love. There is a lot of beauty and a stirring of emotions in the combination of a male and female voice in a song.
Angus & Julia Stone - Chateau
YouTube video by AngusJuliaStoneVEVO
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February 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Recently discovered this brother and sister band that I simply love. There is a lot of beauty and a stirring of emotions in the combination of a male and female voice in a song.
Recently discovered this brother and sister band that I simply love. There is a lot of beauty and a stirring of emotions in the combination of a male and female voice in a song.
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“Hitler systematically disabled and then dismantled his country’s democratic structures and processes in less than two months’ time—specifically, one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes,” Timothy W. Ryback writes in a step-by-step account:
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
www.theatlantic.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“Hitler systematically disabled and then dismantled his country’s democratic structures and processes in less than two months’ time—specifically, one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours, and 40 minutes,” Timothy W. Ryback writes in a step-by-step account:
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New federal poll from Léger (Feb. 14-17, 2025):
Generic ballot with Trudeau as LPC leader (CPC +8)
vs
Hypothetical ballot with Mark Carney as LPC leader (CPC +1)
Generic ballot with Trudeau as LPC leader (CPC +8)
vs
Hypothetical ballot with Mark Carney as LPC leader (CPC +1)
February 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
New federal poll from Léger (Feb. 14-17, 2025):
Generic ballot with Trudeau as LPC leader (CPC +8)
vs
Hypothetical ballot with Mark Carney as LPC leader (CPC +1)
Generic ballot with Trudeau as LPC leader (CPC +8)
vs
Hypothetical ballot with Mark Carney as LPC leader (CPC +1)
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From The Angus Reid Institute: Mark Carney draws voters from the whole spectrum, pulls LPC upwards into statistical tie with Poilievre's Conservatives.
February 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
From The Angus Reid Institute: Mark Carney draws voters from the whole spectrum, pulls LPC upwards into statistical tie with Poilievre's Conservatives.
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Is Musk demanding the data held by the Social Security Administration in order to make it more efficient? Unlikely. Here's a better explanation:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Is Musk demanding the data held by the Social Security Administration in order to make it more efficient? Unlikely. Here's a better explanation:
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/...
Mark Carney, the likely next Liberal party leader and possibly prime minister of Canada, impresses in his first French language interview.
Mark Carney, the likely next Liberal party leader and possibly prime minister of Canada, impresses in his first French language interview.
Mark Carney promet un virage vers le centre | Info | Radio-Canada
S'il est élu à la tête du Parti libéral du Canada le 9 mars prochain, Mark Carney a affirmé qu'il voudra obtenir rapidement « un mandat fort et clair des Canadiens » afin de renégocier au plus vite un...
ici.radio-canada.ca
February 18, 2025 at 4:36 AM
ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/...
Mark Carney, the likely next Liberal party leader and possibly prime minister of Canada, impresses in his first French language interview.
Mark Carney, the likely next Liberal party leader and possibly prime minister of Canada, impresses in his first French language interview.
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Prince - wait for it and you will witness one of the most amazing guitar solos ever!
Prince - wait for it and you will witness one of the most amazing guitar solos ever!
Prince, Tom Petty, Steve Winwood, Jeff Lynne, more - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" | 2004 Induction
YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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February 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Prince - wait for it and you will witness one of the most amazing guitar solos ever!
Prince - wait for it and you will witness one of the most amazing guitar solos ever!
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The Dumbest of Trade Wars enacted by the Dumbest Administration for these Dumbest of Times.
I’ve got to agree with the Wall Street Journal editorial board this time.
February 2, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The Dumbest of Trade Wars enacted by the Dumbest Administration for these Dumbest of Times.
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The logic of the coup that is going on now. And how to resist it.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
snyder.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The logic of the coup that is going on now. And how to resist it.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...
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Trudeau says Canadians are “perplexed why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us.” He adds: “I don’t think there’s a lot of Americans who wake up in the morning, saying ‘Oh, damn, Canada. Oh, we should really go after Canada.’” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
Update from Matina Stevis-Gridneff
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Trudeau says Canadians are “perplexed why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us.” He adds: “I don’t think there’s a lot of Americans who wake up in the morning, saying ‘Oh, damn, Canada. Oh, we should really go after Canada.’” www.nytimes.com/live/2025/02...
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Stating the obvious: tariffs are a regressive tax on the poorest Americans.
A company pays the tariff, and raises their prices to get that money. That price is paid by the consumer.
Duh
A company pays the tariff, and raises their prices to get that money. That price is paid by the consumer.
Duh
February 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Stating the obvious: tariffs are a regressive tax on the poorest Americans.
A company pays the tariff, and raises their prices to get that money. That price is paid by the consumer.
Duh
A company pays the tariff, and raises their prices to get that money. That price is paid by the consumer.
Duh
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Hope people soon understand that there is no "reason' for these tariffs.
February 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Hope people soon understand that there is no "reason' for these tariffs.
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Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
February 2, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Incredibly moving Justin Trudeau remarks:
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
"We have fought and died alongside you....During your darkest hours...we were always there. Standing with you, grieving with you, the American people....Canadians are a little perplexed as to why our closest friends and neighbors are choosing to target us."
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New Hub dialogue on Trump pro-dictator anti-ally predatory foreign policy www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9A6...
In Conversation with David Frum: Trump's predatory foreign policy
YouTube video by The Hub Canada
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM
New Hub dialogue on Trump pro-dictator anti-ally predatory foreign policy www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9A6...
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Federal 🇨🇦 voting intentions from Mainstreet Research (Ontario only):
🔴LPC 40%
🔵CPC 39%
🟠NDP 12%
🟢GPC 4%
🟣PPC 3%
338canada.com/20250126-mai...
[Mainstreet Research, January 25-26, 2025, n=936]
🔴LPC 40%
🔵CPC 39%
🟠NDP 12%
🟢GPC 4%
🟣PPC 3%
338canada.com/20250126-mai...
[Mainstreet Research, January 25-26, 2025, n=936]
January 27, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Federal 🇨🇦 voting intentions from Mainstreet Research (Ontario only):
🔴LPC 40%
🔵CPC 39%
🟠NDP 12%
🟢GPC 4%
🟣PPC 3%
338canada.com/20250126-mai...
[Mainstreet Research, January 25-26, 2025, n=936]
🔴LPC 40%
🔵CPC 39%
🟠NDP 12%
🟢GPC 4%
🟣PPC 3%
338canada.com/20250126-mai...
[Mainstreet Research, January 25-26, 2025, n=936]
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📊Polling Bump or Mount Everest: Has Trudeau’s Exit Sparked a Liberal Rebound?
🚨The latest from @canadianpolling.bsky.social and myself for 338 ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/polling-bu...
🚨The latest from @canadianpolling.bsky.social and myself for 338 ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/polling-bu...
Polling Bump or Mount Everest: Has Trudeau’s Exit Sparked a Liberal Rebound?
All we need is just a little patience.
www.338canada.ca
January 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
📊Polling Bump or Mount Everest: Has Trudeau’s Exit Sparked a Liberal Rebound?
🚨The latest from @canadianpolling.bsky.social and myself for 338 ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/polling-bu...
🚨The latest from @canadianpolling.bsky.social and myself for 338 ↓ www.338canada.ca/p/polling-bu...
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Beautiful song and a beautiful voice.
Beautiful song and a beautiful voice.
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold
YouTube video by Eva Cassidy
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January 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Beautiful song and a beautiful voice.
Beautiful song and a beautiful voice.
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Love this song and the comment from someone on YouTube about it: Her music reminds me of an ancient past that we have lost but never fully forgotten.
Love this song and the comment from someone on YouTube about it: Her music reminds me of an ancient past that we have lost but never fully forgotten.
Loreena McKennitt - The Mystic's Dream
YouTube video by Mr.Music.Channel
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January 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Love this song and the comment from someone on YouTube about it: Her music reminds me of an ancient past that we have lost but never fully forgotten.
Love this song and the comment from someone on YouTube about it: Her music reminds me of an ancient past that we have lost but never fully forgotten.
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New: NATO has taken over air defenses in Poland from the US just days before Trump’s inauguration, as questions loom about the incoming administration’s approach to the alliance and to Ukraine. The move is aimed at safeguarding Polish logistics nodes. www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/p...
NATO takes control from US of air defenses in Poland crucial to supporting Ukraine days before Trump takes office | CNN Politics
NATO has taken over air defenses in Poland from the US just days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a NATO spokesman, with questions looming about the incoming admin...
www.cnn.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
New: NATO has taken over air defenses in Poland from the US just days before Trump’s inauguration, as questions loom about the incoming administration’s approach to the alliance and to Ukraine. The move is aimed at safeguarding Polish logistics nodes. www.cnn.com/2025/01/09/p...