patlapointe.bsky.social
@patlapointe.bsky.social
75 year old retired employment counsellor living on a remote acreage beside the South Saskatchewan River in the middle of Canada. No humans in sight
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Trump’s return has sparked tighter border policies.

But research shows policing borders pushes migrants into more dangerous crossing points, which leads migrants to rely more heavily on human smuggling operations.

Experts write.
The Hidden Truth about Migrant Deaths at the Canada-US Border | The Tyee
Tighter policing increases human smuggling and fatalities, studies show.
thetyee.ca
February 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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“Backlash does not mean DEI is failing,” says Camellia Bryan, an assistant professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business.

“It often signals that dominant-group employees are experiencing discomfort as existing power structures shift.” @isaacphannay.bsky.social interviews.
The Real Reasons for the DEI Backlash. And Some Solutions | The Tyee
UBC prof Camellia Bryan says traditionally favoured groups can feel threatened by diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
thetyee.ca
February 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: It’ll be hard for the UCP to shake off former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos’s bombshell allegation that she was fired for launching an investigation of procurement deals and private surgical contracts pushed by staffers in Premier Smith’s government.
Health Care Corruption Allegations Rock Smith Government | The Tyee
CEO says she was fired for reporting the issues and seeking full investigations.
thetyee.ca
February 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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If you’re ever wondering why wildfire smoke is so bad for you it’s because it includes things like “an entire bicycle”
My Co-founder Josh Weinsch took this photo of his little daughter’s bike, which was in their driveway when they evacuated. Their neighborhood was vaporized.
January 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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I joke with my other celiac pals about the “gluten-free tax,” the extra we have to pay for gluten free versions of staples like pasta or bread

But Girl Scouts don’t charge a gluten-free tax, their gluten-free cookies are the same price as the rest, making them some of the cheapest GF cookies around
January 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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January 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Our clothing items have all the correct holes marked for easy application.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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It's an old song. But I think it has a vibe for today's stress.

youtu.be/gp5JCrSXkJY?...
Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth 1967
YouTube video by PettyYou007
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January 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Fires in LA impact Mars rovers

The wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have been devastating to those in its path, including the community adjacent to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The consequences of this tragedy have now reached all the way to Mars.

by Pr. Steve Ruff aka Mars Guy 🧪🔭 #Mars
Fires in LA impact Mars rovers
YouTube video by Mars Guy
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January 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM