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Love my library, West Van Memorial Library. 😊
A 62% drop is great, but not enough. Who in Canada is still buying it? Geez people we had one job and it is an important one. And what is with the UK - 16% and Germany - 10%? They may have agreements, but those agreements are attempts to screw them. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No oysters, everybody
I love to hear this. #SlavaUkraini
Those are big conkers (as we used to call them in England when I was young). May you be safe tonight, Yaroslava.
Thank you for this. A very interesting letter and lovely artifacts.
#WildflowerHour Time to make rosehip syrup or jelly
Welcome to Day 1285 of Russia's war of choice. Sunday 31 August, the last day of summer in the northern hemisphere and Russia's summer offensive is the latest failure. Here's another daily thread - all the news all the time.
A sobering read on how Finland and Sweden have prepared their population for potential war with Russia. I think there are things Canada must do to better prepare our population and our defence capability. We no longer have a stable neighbour, we need to adapt. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
My name is Graham Platner. I'm the oysterman and Marine veteran running against Susan Collins. In 10 days we raised $1 million and signed up 3,000 volunteers. Please share this. Spread the word. Help us build something strong enough to defeat the billionaire class.a
This is a hard one. I'll go for moss covered tomb, but I also rather like the storm on Saturn.
Celtic rainforest looking lush this afternoon #Meirionnydd
In a press release Jack Daniels was whining that their profits and Canadian consumers are being hurt by our own boycott. They still don't get. They say sales dropped 62%. C'mon people we can do better than that. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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That is a lovely tea shop, Yara.
Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.
Not all those who wander are lost J.R.R. Tolkien
Ukrainians are dying every day, and out of all the amazing, talented, beautiful models in the world, Rhode chose a Russian from Moscow to represent their brand.
Wow 😳 "Company behind Jack Daniel's says Canadian boycott is significant as sales drop 62%" That's because Canadians understood the assignment .... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Hoping your night is gentle and quiet, Yaroslava. 💙💛 Here, today, it's another hot one.
“There’s a whisper down the field where the year has shot her yield, And the ricks stand grey to the sun, Singing: ‘Over then, come over, for the bee has quit the clover, And your English summer’s done.’” - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936). #EndOfSummer #FolkloreSunday
As expected, it was another difficult night, with Russian missiles and drones criss-crossing Ukraine with little regard for human life. Friday's thread turned into another 50-post effort, documenting fall out from the Kyiv attack and ending with another: bsky.app/profile/twmc...
May you be safe.
It breaks my heart that you have to experience this almost every night. Bloody russian terrorists.
russian bombers are on their way to the Ukrainian night. It’s almost 1 am here. All I want is for everyone to wake up in the morning.
Just a man watering a chestnut tree in Kyiv today. You might think: And what? I might answer: Life.
I'm so sorry, Yara. 💙💛
President Macron says that if nothing happens by Monday’s deadline, Putin will have once again played Trump. I like how that 'once again' remark openly says that Putin plays Trump like a fool.
🕊️ Day of Remembrance Today, Ukraine honors its fallen defenders. Each flag, each photo is a life given for freedom. Their sacrifice demands we protect the living. Help us send a #NAFO 🛻 with @69thsb.bsky.social to the defenders, so fewer families add photos here. 🙏 Donation below 👇
I cannot describe to you the level of loathing I have for this creature, this felon. It sickens me that he could easily pass away in his sleep, and never experience ANY level of consequence for the damage he's done to humanity. He's dangerous. He must be stopped. By any means necessary.
🤞 Hope to 30% very soon.
Friday 29 August. Day 1283 of the war on Ukraine. As usual Russia received "condemnation" from all sides, but nothing ever happens, which encourages the war crimes + massacre of civilians. Here's THE daily thread with all the important news and analysis & no fillers for clicks.
Neil Young's perspective.
Kyiv... never russian!
A postcard video from Kyiv. Sent to the world.
The longer the West pretends Donald Trump is a legitimate world leader who can be bargained with, the swifter the democratic world signs its own death warrant.
Canadians 🇨🇦 Be in the know
I always think of William Marshall when I read anything on Chepstow Castle.
That looks so delicious. I look forward to reading your latest letter later today.
No thanks, from Canada.
Just finished my #warcoffee and thinking of you.
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Isolation... ⬇️
One of the oldest surviving handwritten documents from Britain! A 1,900 year-old business letter from Octavius to Candidus at Vindolanda Roman fort urgently asking him for cash to settle a balance. A glimpse of life on the Roman Empire’s northern frontier. 📷 by me #RomanFortThursday #Archaeology
In 1933 Christie Pits in Toronto was where the Nazi threat in Canada made their first stand. They were chased off the streets by baseball bats. The racist are once again coming to Christie Pits on Sept 13. The park belongs to the people. Not the haters. Time to put the run on the racists.
Now 14 dead in Kyiv. Russia will continue to do this until it faces crippling, well enforced sanctions, and more military pressure from Ukraine, aided by the West. Putin sees only weakness from Trump and the West, which encourages more attacks. Action - not "resolve to stand with" - is needed.
So much more than numbers, dear Yara. Saying I'm sorry is so inadequate. 💙💛
More than half of Canadians who own property in the US want to sell it @guardtheleaf.bsky.social globalnews.ca/news/1135050...
🔥🛢️/1. Tonight there is a very large attack on the Russian Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery with a capacity of 7.9 million tons per year, Samara region of Russia. According to eyewitnesses, at least dozens of drones hit the refinery. The entire territory is shrouded in smoke and fire after the attack.
"Khokhols [derogatory for Ukrainians], please hit the f*cking Typhoon military plant in Kaluga. We haven't been paid salaries for two months now." A resident of Russia's Kaluga made a video appeal to the Ukrainian army asking to hit the Typhoon military plant.
The 5 western companies giving most to Russia's war, have been named Newsweek says tax paid by them will pay for a million Russian soldiers. ▪️Raiffeisen Bank - $402m ▪️Chery Automobile - $222m ▪️Philip Morris Intl - $220m ▪️Japan Tobacco Intl - $182m ▪️Leroy Merlin - $128m
Opinion: Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs
That's a pity. Losing it would have been no loss.
I'm so sorry, may you be safe. I hate those f*ing russians so much.
May you be safe...
'Exhausted, hungry, and scared': What it's like to be a journalist in Gaza
Vanity Fair staffers threaten to walk out over a proposed Melania cover: “We are not going to normalize this despot and his wife… if this happens, i’m gone, and so is half my team.” www.thedailybeast.com/i-will-walk-...
I've posted my thoughts regarding these visits from these Senators before but today I want to reiterate my anger towards their sad display... Why dot you focus on your horrific issues within your own Country before you beg us to come visit. Seriously Fuck Off. vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/05/23/i...
A painting of a hippo from 3,500 years ago.
As I said before, I loved walking through Kyiv with you. The video quality and sound were good and the duration was OK too. Like Claire, I enjoyed the visit to the bakery. Also, a walk along the river would be nice, if possible. :)
Good morning world! It's Day 1281, so it must be thread number 1281 (4205 since the start of the Crimea invasion) Every day documenting the news, without gratuitous gore, and the war crimes as Russia continues its unprovoked all-out war against a sovereign neighbour.
I loved it, Yaroslava. It was a great way to start my day. Thank you. 💙💛
Why a #Quebec food can maker reshored its supply chain back to #Canada from the U.S. #IdealCan www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Police in New Westminster, B.C., are seeking two suspects who covered themselves in white sheets as they attempted to steal audio equipment from a seniors' care community.
Vapes are powered by lithium batteries, just like EVs. These volunteers take the vapes apart and ship the batteries to Ukraine where they are used to power drones, lights, etc. 8.2 million vapes were discarded weekly in the UK. More on that below. www.bbc.com/news/article...
The survival story of this Ukrainian soldier that shocked everyone. 🧵 1/5 ⬇️
A Harmony in Grey and Yellow Mary Hiester Reid 1897
Don't trust them.
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An inscribed golden ring found in the #Roman settlement at Aalen. The ring belonged to a child, the inscription reads CRESCAS, which translates as “may you grow”. A wish every parent still has for their kids today. #EpigraphyTuesday #archaeology 🏺 📷 @almbawue.bsky.social
Hello again, it's Day 1280 and Russia still doesn't seem near ready to end its war on Ukraine. Probably because it's pretty much an utter failure. This is THE daily thread, with all the important news every single day. Thanks for reading and supporting.
So nice to see beautiful, busy Kyiv.
Beautiful Milky Way Time Lapse
Statement from Fed Gov Lisa Cook: “President Trump purported to fire me “for cause” when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so. I will not resign. I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022.”
🚨PLEASE SHARE 🚨 Chanting is STILL #Missing since July 25, 14 year old from #Cardston #Alberta #Canada #MMIW #MMIWG #EveryChildMatters #NoMoreStolenSisters www.aboriginalalert.ca/missingperso...
Fund says move against Caterpillar, five Israeli banks due to their contribution ‘to serious violations of rights’.
Thank you Tim. Follow Tim for the best daily updates on Ukraine.
Truth.
I talked to @ianhanomansing.bsky.social on CBC tonight about the H5N1-infected ostriches in BC, the scientific issues underlying the need for culling them, and Dr. Oz's request to import them and unlock their immunological secrets. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmnp...
Trust the economist, not the paperboy.
Constituent: You need to take your head out of Trump’s ass.
The horror journalist Mariam Dagga photographed in the last months of her life. The last one is from the hospital where she was killed today. Curated by @apnews.com editors apnews.com/photo-galler...
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russian forces have abducted or unlawfully detained around 133 Ukrainian officials, the majority from Kherson Oblast. At least six remain in captivity to this day.
For #MosaicMonday the mosaic in the so-called winter triclinium of the #Roman villa at Antandros. A kantharos and birds are depicted in the centre of the mosaic. The villa dates back to the 4th c. AD. Antandros is located in the ancient Troas region,... 🧵 1/2 🏺 #archaeology
Very poignant. 💙💛
Addendum. On average it takes 9.5 weeks for the average person to change their shopping preferences and habits. The damage we do by boycotting the US in travel and goods will be long lasting and in many cases, permanent. We will survive this, we can thrive in this. Join the #BoycottUSA
Me, too. 🍁🍁
Not good news... ⬇️
Not disagreeing, but, sadly, there's no way Israel would allow anybody in.
And finally, seen on a tower block in Kyiv. 34 years of independence from Russia, and counting. #SlavaUkraïni Good night and thank you for reading
Geez...
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This is a very good read. “In just seven months since his inauguration, the favorability of the U.S. (not just of its president) has collapsed to the point where this nation is now less popular than China in the eyes of the rest of the world.”
#SlavaUkraini Thank you, Florence and friends. 💙💛
Welcome to the daily thread on Ukraine's Independence Day. It's Ukraine's 34th birthday since breaking free from Soviet occupation, and four more than Moscow planned. The 3-day Special Operation to take Kyiv has reached Day 1278. #EATP Everything According To Plan Here's the🧵
Sorry to have missed you (time difference). Hope it went well.