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āItās a dynamic period. Itās an opportunity where we could see potentially solutions for the largest global displacements that we have seen in the last 14 years,ā Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR Kelly T. Clements told The Associated Press. https://to.pbs.org/4n9NnjU
The CPC spends all day cruising social media looking for wedge issues. Just days before PP makes this his most recent stand, there was a U.S. case of āstand your groundā that generated a few comments from Canadians claiming you canāt defend yourself here. And - bingo - PP is all over it.
Low-value imports, previously exempt from tariffs, are now likely to cost Americans more.
Breaking News: An earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 250 people and injured more than 500, officials said. The death toll was expected to rise.
You think they would look at the U.S. and realize how quickly their ideas can lead to a police state.
āA friend to allā: Family remembers utility worker who was struck, killed while directing traffic #usnews
Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds
#BREAKING | Israel attempted to assassinate Yemen "Houthis" leadership, but failed Yemen in response: "Israel, just an hour ago, had bombed densely populated civilian areas in a new crime that wonāt end Sanaaās support for Gaza"
Obama warns āall Americans are at riskā after Trump threatens to clamp down on Chicago www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...
Yah. Those experts have only doubled the human lifespan since 1900. Who needs āem!
The decision leaves the tariffs Trump slapped on almost all US trading partners in place for now until October, including the levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico, and Canada.
Mirror life refers to hypothetical organisms made from molecular components that are the mirror image of those found in all known biological life. This fundamentally alters the rules of molecular interaction and recognition.
When your law enforcements uniform is a dirty t-shirt and jeans.
Fear not. I use them all the time!
We visited friends who live in Merida a few years back. In town, I noticed lots of police cars with their flashing lights on. I said it seemed there must be a lot of crime. My friend said, āOh. No. They put their lights on so people can spot them easily if they need help.ā
Is CRP a reliable marker? I have an inflammatory condition (Ankylosing Spondylitis) but even when inflammation was blatantly evident, my CRP never increased. I was told that it doesnāt always pick up inflammation.
Trump's regime has targeted a Canadian judge on the International Criminal Court. Canada is being muscled by the gangsters. France has denounced the threat to the court. So far silence from the PM. Canada needs to be clear where we stand. My latest. charlieangus.substack.com/p/canada-on-...
South Africaās state-owned postal company halted some services to the US indefinitely, after President Donald Trump revoked duty-free access for international parcels
The book tour is the very reason her security coverage has been revoked.
What a fuss. I mean, I loathe the man, but Iām 19 years younger than he is and get bruises like this. As Iāve aged, my skin has thinned and Iām on a couple of meds that lead to easier bruising. Sorry, but this does not mean he is physically unwell in any substantial way.
The need may indeed still be there. As it is for many pandemic benefits. I wasnāt addressing the issue of overall funding, only that itās ironic that funding was given for 1 year, extended for a 2nd. Instead of that being a good thing, itās cast as a bad thing. Itās a wonder governments bother.
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Iāve seen a lot of fucked up shit in my day, but this might just take the cake.
Incredible! Not just the lightning but the tones throughout.
I canāt even believe I got this photo. I wasnāt supposed to chase that day. I ran out to the edge of the desert at the last minute. I happened across this scene, but this cell wasnāt producing much lightning. Still, I set up the cameras & waited. Finally, it let loose this beastly double bolt. #azwx
Not the kind of biased click bait I expect from the Tyee. The program was intended as a one-time boost during COVID. They were able to extend it by one more year. It was a good thing to do, but the immediate urgency passed and education funding was boosted in other ways. Thatās not evil or sneaky.
BREAKING: Big moment as CDC staff stage a mass walkout. They have lined the street outside its HQ to greet and salute the four top officials who have resigned in protest at RFK Jrās attack on the agencyās science base. (š„ AP)
āāItās catastrophicā: Experts say U.S. public health rollbacks will impact Canadiansā Really hate being Americaās neighbour sometimes #cdnhealth #ushealth #CDC #cdnpoli
My heart. Members of the US Public Health Service (the uniformed service branch no one has ever heard of, who serve at the CDC and elsewhere in the US), massed within the CDC property, saluting their departing uniformed leaders who were escorted out by security today after resigning on principle.
Vax rates are too low, especially for measles, across whole province. We Vancouver/Victoria area residents act all smug, but, honestly, once measles hits here, we are also screwed. www.bccdc.ca/resource-gal...
šØšØšØShelton, WA, firefighters stopped by ICE. Representatives from 3 indigenous tribes were included in this shake down. Additional information on the following post. 1/2
He should only come back if heās extradited so he can face the consequences of his actions.
The array of blooms that nature produces leaves me in awe! I never tire of seeing a new bloom!
B.C. oysters are making people sick. The cause is disturbing https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/tainted-waters/ More news ā CanadaHealthwatch.ca š
I have been contacted 3 times in the last 24 hours, sounds legit.....but it is NOT. I contacted Scotia Fraud direct and sure enough.....there is and has not been any 'unusual' activity on either my bank nor credit card accountsš
LP.8.1 variant. (CTV, August 25 2025) Hopefully, this protection will be available in a timely fashion.
Thatās my first question. I didnāt get the last booster because I donāt need to have close indoor contact in the summer months. But I wish I could get one as soon as school resumes and the weather cools. Our flu (plus COVID) clinic in my rural community isnāt until November!
A great effort to try to save the aircraft. Glad the pilot was able to eject safely when all else failed!
On Economy & Trade, the damage will be long term. Itās not just what Trump is doing but that the world is restructuring in response. New trade and economic alliances and agreements are being made. Once established, countries are unlikely to abandon those new arrangements. Also applies to defence!
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I get that. I really get that!
I think every democratic nation in the world should be looking for the gaps that allow this to happen. Not just legal gaps because defying the law is a hallmark of Trumpās rise to power. We should all have an iron-clad escape clause!
I think itās a bit of a myth that Canada accepts all and rejects no one. The number of deportations has risen right along with the number of refugee claims Canada has received. Weāre breaking records now because the number of applications is breaking records?
Rwanda received migrants deported from the US earlier this month reut.rs/4g1hWGj
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Me: I think I have a crush on BeyoncĆ© Friend: whatever floats your boat Me: No, thatās buoyancy
still going...
Read the full resignation letters here:
The resignation letter from Dr. Daskalakis gives a terrifying look at what is going on behind the scenes. Deeply frightening to witness the damage being done.
I am alive thanks to the benefits of SSRIs and SNRIs. They are not the cause of mass shootings or other violence. And we know this because we are far from the only country in which these medications are prescribed, yet we are the outlier with respect to these acts of violence.
Given todayās climate of sound bites and dismissal of medical research, maybe itās up to each of us to learn to assess studies more critically!
This 2015 Psychology Today article discusses one study and points out that the authors themselves noted challenges in drawing conclusions from the (slightly odd) study results. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/abcs...
The highest quality studies try to account for possible confounders in their study design. This can be challenging though as many confounders can be at play.
Confounding factors means that, when comparing the difference in an outcome between groups treated or not treated, researchers must consider whether the difference is truly because of treatment or if alternate explanations are possible.
Researchers have been studying this since the early days of SSRIs. The problem isnāt a lack of studies, itās that the findings are inconclusive - largely because the large number of confounders make it difficult to interpret study results
(AFP) - From a gold-plated White House to a grandiose revamp for the capital Washington, Donald Trump is trying to leave an architectural mark like no American president has attempted for decades. sg.news.yahoo.com/trump-stamps...
This plan was leaked in the early days of his presidency. And this transformation of a national capital has happened before. In Berlin. Under the FĆ¼hrer.
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It's not just Wasaga Beach they're trying to sell. Grundy Lake and French River are threatened, too. This won't end with just these 3 parks. Ford will sell off as much as he can, as fast as he can. #OnPoli
šØ BREAKING: Russia has struck the EU delegation building in Kyiv. Read the developing story: ow.ly/N2RW50WNllP
Orban. Stupid man.
Russia Gripped by Gas Shortages After Ukraine Strikes Slava, Ukraine flip.it/rOIxho
Get ready for a Union Station that is as bedazzled as the ones in Moscow. Except, like, more gold.
Ah yes. We see all those people standing in front of the White House in support of the troops in Washington, D.C. Just out there praising and thanking the āIām not a dictator. Iām just the smarter-than-everyone-in-the-world and-can-do-whatever-I-wantā guy.
Oh sure. Researchers around the world study autism for decades but this yahoo has the definitive causes in a few weeks. This should be interesting.
The long-term benefits to Canadians of more integrated systems is huge - and long overdue. The Decibel podcast just did a great episode on our fragmented medical record systems. Absolutely worth a listen!
So Trudeau took action. Before Parliament was prorogued, there was a bill being tabled to introduce mandated data interoperability between the different medical record systems.
Trudeau, in an interview, said this affected not just pandemic data but the ability of provinces to share data on the success or failure of health policies. āHow can they learn from each other if they canāt share basic information?ā
It left provinces gathering data manually from hospitals, clinics, and labs and cramming it into Excel spreadsheets to gather their own data and to submit to the federal govt - a slow & painful process.
Something else we may soon be thanking Trudeau for: In the early days of the pandemic, Trudeau was appalled to find out that gathering data on cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and outbreaks was like pulling teeth. The mish-mash of medical record systems between and within provinces was the problem.
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B.C. Coast Sunset Nicholas Bott 2017
Christian nationalism is no longer a fringe threatāitās a fast-growing, well-funded movement working to replace U.S. democracy with authoritarian religious rule. From apocalyptic prophecies to Catholic theocracy. This article breaks down 10 chilling ways itās gaining power and momentum.
Cost of Trump's D.C. Occupation: $1.1M per day. Cost to operate public housing for D.C.'s entire homeless population: $169,226 per day. It's not about what this country can or canāt afford. Itās about priorities.
It's WORKING! The first of the American healthcare workers to move to #Nanaimo have landed ā a nurse who'll be starting at NRGH in a few days. Another comes in a couple of weeks, and more confirmed in the coming months. If YOU want to join us too, check out NanaimoInfusion.ca New section added!
Is anyone else shocked when Trump says something that bears a resemblance to the truth?
As I highlighted in SUPER AGERS, there is no evidence that very high intake of protein improves health outcomes, but there are data it can be pro-inflammatory and promote atherosclerosis in experimental models (no mention on The Daily podcast) + David bars contain ultraprocessed ingredients
President Donald Trump said that his administration will seek the death penalty in all murder cases in Washington, DC, a move that could run into significant obstacles with city juries.
When there have been 196 complete exonerations of death row inmates since 1996??? Not to mention the costs involved in endless appeals. The man is out of his mind.
COVID rising fast in California www.latimes.com/california/s...
Why would we shame to owners? Most bought before Musk revealed what an absolute disgrace he was. Now they are stuck with them.
That doesnāt seem to be accurate. āAll in all, U.S. agencies committed about $2.5 billion to help develop Modernaās vaccine *and buy doses*, according to the New York Times.ā www.usatoday.com/story/news/f...
Sen. Warren on Trump's attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook: "The illegal attempt to fire Lisa Cook is the latest example of a desperate President searching for a scapegoat ... It's an authoritarian power grab that blatantly violates the Federal Reserve Act, and must be overturned in court."
I say the same. But I donāt make broad generalizations about an age group based on what a sub-group of them did/failed to do.
You claimed later votes negated what they did earlier. I pointed out those gains still exist. I directly responded to YOUR comment.
Well, we canāt force people to run for office. Since time immemorial, sometimes the best you can do is vote for the best of a bad lot.
Good news America. If you need medication, youāll be able to afford a new car!
Definitely not. People block/mute for all manner of reasons. I block/mute people who swear too much, post too many memes, are keen about an issue Iām tired of or that I can never hope to understand. Not to mention when you get surreptitiously added to block lists that misclassify you!
Why did you make it personal by calling people āspecial babiesā negating any positive contributions of a huge and diverse generation?
OTTAWA ā The Carney government is endorsing a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in Gaza, and is urging Israel to stop ramping up its campaign in the Palestinian territory.
Hmmm. Donāt remember anyone getting to choose the year of their birth. Or turning down any opportunities life offered. Did you choose your birth year? If you were offered a well-paying job with a pension tomorrow, would you turn it down?
So women arenāt having careers and being paid better? There havenāt been gains in civil rights? The polluted rivers and lakes werenāt cleaned up? Nuclear war DID happen? The hole in the ozone caused by CFCs still exists?
Been going on for centuries. Maybe everyone should stop generalizing. It accomplishes very little.
Maybe thatās just your area. Where I live, weāre all rabid environmentalists. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Beach cleanups and anti-logging. The q whole nine yards. Of course, Boomers were born between 1946 and 1964, so we are not only huge in numbers but diverse in ages.
It was. Still is sadly. But that doesnāt change the reality. No one makes an investment hoping it wonāt pay off. But itās why we canāt ignore racism, ageism, income inequality, rental prices, etc. It all matters if we want a world where everyone has a shot at a decent life.
So climate took a back seat to the pressing issues of civil rights, polluted lakes/rivers, the imminent threat of nuclear war, holes in the ozone layer caused by CFCs, womenās rights, etc. Boomers fought hard on the issues of their day. We didnāt have the predictive capabilities that exist today.
