@agentpaperyyc.bsky.social
Resident of Treaty 7 lands. Over worked civil servant, lover of books, food and overthrowing the oppressors.
I went to a Christmas market this past weekend and I was happy to not see any obvious AI slop, one MLM and one clear drop shipper (they only had shiny hair accessories so I might even give that a pass) I got a lot of the gifts I was looking for and was able to shop local. And 2 new books for me
November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I went to a Christmas market this past weekend and I was happy to not see any obvious AI slop, one MLM and one clear drop shipper (they only had shiny hair accessories so I might even give that a pass) I got a lot of the gifts I was looking for and was able to shop local. And 2 new books for me
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yes yes we all know about the Edmund Fitzgerald, rest her soul, but did you know about the ship laden with explosives that sank in the mouth of the Thames in 1944 and could explode at any minute and which attempts to disarm keep failing
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
yes yes we all know about the Edmund Fitzgerald, rest her soul, but did you know about the ship laden with explosives that sank in the mouth of the Thames in 1944 and could explode at any minute and which attempts to disarm keep failing
Watching the movie #Christine tonight and on seeing what the evil car does: chops someone's fingers off, self drives and runs people over, lights on fire, drives its owners insane... what I"m getting at is that Tesla needs to rename their company to Christine.
November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Watching the movie #Christine tonight and on seeing what the evil car does: chops someone's fingers off, self drives and runs people over, lights on fire, drives its owners insane... what I"m getting at is that Tesla needs to rename their company to Christine.
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With 🇺🇸 Thanksgiving being 3 weeks away and SNAP being a shit show—but with some retailers and nonprofits offering turkeys for low or no cost—I'd love to get my free cookbook #AfterTheFeast to as many folks as possible.
Would you kindly share it here and elsewhere? 🙏 ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...
Would you kindly share it here and elsewhere? 🙏 ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...
After the Feast: A Turkey Leftovers Cookbooklet - Iva Cheung
After a couple decades of editing and indexing cookbooks, I took a stab at writing (a small!) one. After the Feast brings together 25-ish of my favourite ways to use up the leftovers from big turkey d...
ivacheung.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
With 🇺🇸 Thanksgiving being 3 weeks away and SNAP being a shit show—but with some retailers and nonprofits offering turkeys for low or no cost—I'd love to get my free cookbook #AfterTheFeast to as many folks as possible.
Would you kindly share it here and elsewhere? 🙏 ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...
Would you kindly share it here and elsewhere? 🙏 ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...
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Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
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Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down
Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.
www.404media.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Private equity destroys 200-year-old book distribution company that libraries around the country rely on and now libraries are having trouble getting new books:
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
www.404media.co/libraries-sc...
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The Lord of the Rings ys about how the worlde kan be saved by learninge, compassioun, understandinge manye languages, buildinge friendeshippes across cultural divides, and gardeninge.
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Lord of the Rings ys about how the worlde kan be saved by learninge, compassioun, understandinge manye languages, buildinge friendeshippes across cultural divides, and gardeninge.
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Online censorship is one of the many levers of state power right-wingers have been pulling to try and snuff out queer and trans existence. But instead of fighting back, some Democrats are helping them at the controls. Read the full #OpEd from @fightforthefuture.org
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Online censorship is one of the many levers of state power right-wingers have been pulling to try and snuff out queer and trans existence. But instead of fighting back, some Democrats are helping them at the controls. Read the full #OpEd from @fightforthefuture.org
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Where's the premier while MLAs rush through an all-night debate on stripping Albertans of their Charter rights?
An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote.
I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.
An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote.
I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.
October 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Where's the premier while MLAs rush through an all-night debate on stripping Albertans of their Charter rights?
An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote.
I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.
An airport lounge, waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. She didn't even bother to show up for the vote.
I remember when conservatives turfed premiers for this level of hubris.
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Dear Albertans.
Today we face the prospect that Ms Smith will legislate teachers back to work 'cos it says we can't afford to settle.
Meanwhile the GoA is paying $$ (so far $237M - likely as much as $650M) to Aussie coal companies to settle claims created by the UCP's own incompetence
#abpoli #ableg
Today we face the prospect that Ms Smith will legislate teachers back to work 'cos it says we can't afford to settle.
Meanwhile the GoA is paying $$ (so far $237M - likely as much as $650M) to Aussie coal companies to settle claims created by the UCP's own incompetence
#abpoli #ableg
October 27, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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October 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Hopefully more film makers will stand up to the AI invasion but this man deserves our support for trying to keep traditional film making alive.
Guillermo Del Toro
Guillermo Del Toro
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hopefully more film makers will stand up to the AI invasion but this man deserves our support for trying to keep traditional film making alive.
Guillermo Del Toro
Guillermo Del Toro
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dear US friends, when a sitting president (re)builds the seat of government, it almost always means the president has no intention of leaving at the end of term. your African friends with decades of experience
October 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM
dear US friends, when a sitting president (re)builds the seat of government, it almost always means the president has no intention of leaving at the end of term. your African friends with decades of experience
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I honestly miss posting about fun and ridiculous things, but with the news lately, I feel like Captain America from that one "Texts from Superheroes" comic. 😠
I've also been cutting back on bottomless brunch, which means no more dedicated 2-4 hours of inebriated weekend shit posting, sorry. 💖
I've also been cutting back on bottomless brunch, which means no more dedicated 2-4 hours of inebriated weekend shit posting, sorry. 💖
October 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I honestly miss posting about fun and ridiculous things, but with the news lately, I feel like Captain America from that one "Texts from Superheroes" comic. 😠
I've also been cutting back on bottomless brunch, which means no more dedicated 2-4 hours of inebriated weekend shit posting, sorry. 💖
I've also been cutting back on bottomless brunch, which means no more dedicated 2-4 hours of inebriated weekend shit posting, sorry. 💖
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"There is just one hope of repulsing the tyrannical ambition of civilization to conquer every niche on the whole earth. That hope is the organization of spirited people who will fight for the freedom of the wilderness."
-Bob Marshall, making the case for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1930
-Bob Marshall, making the case for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1930
Breaking News: The U.S. will allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the largest remaining tracts of pristine wilderness in the country. nyti.ms/3WhrQui
October 23, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"There is just one hope of repulsing the tyrannical ambition of civilization to conquer every niche on the whole earth. That hope is the organization of spirited people who will fight for the freedom of the wilderness."
-Bob Marshall, making the case for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1930
-Bob Marshall, making the case for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1930
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The Alberta government will pay $95 million to Evolve Power, an Australian coal company, as part of a legal settlement over changes to the province's coal policy.
This comes after $143-million settlement with another company, Atrum Coal, earlier this year.
Several other lawsuits are still ongoing.
This comes after $143-million settlement with another company, Atrum Coal, earlier this year.
Several other lawsuits are still ongoing.
Alberta to pay $95M settlement to another coal company over policy change | CBC News
Details of another settlement between the Government of Alberta and a coal company have been released. This time, the province has agreed to pay $95 million to Evolve Power.
www.cbc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Alberta government will pay $95 million to Evolve Power, an Australian coal company, as part of a legal settlement over changes to the province's coal policy.
This comes after $143-million settlement with another company, Atrum Coal, earlier this year.
Several other lawsuits are still ongoing.
This comes after $143-million settlement with another company, Atrum Coal, earlier this year.
Several other lawsuits are still ongoing.
Have you all heard that Trump tore down the historic East Wing of the Whitehouse to build "The Epstein Ballroom"?
Why does everyone keep calling it “The Epstein Ballroom?” Please stop repeating “The Epstein Ballroom” because it is not called “The Epstein Ballroom!” Don’t tell the news that it’s called “The Epstein Ballroom” and please don’t repost this!!!!!
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Have you all heard that Trump tore down the historic East Wing of the Whitehouse to build "The Epstein Ballroom"?
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Since I have a lot of rural Alberta folks who follow me: the Edmonton police are looking for anyone with property with an old well north of Edmonton to contact them (more details in the video). It's for a cold case.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtRo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtRo...
Cold case: Edmonton police searching for remains of Ruth Clarke who has been missing since 1990
YouTube video by CTV News
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Since I have a lot of rural Alberta folks who follow me: the Edmonton police are looking for anyone with property with an old well north of Edmonton to contact them (more details in the video). It's for a cold case.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtRo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtRo...
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The snarky potato compels you.
OKAY PEOPLE YOU KNOW THE DRILL: HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON
This is a Canadian small press, with a Canadian editor, so LET'S GET THOSE CANADIAN CLICKS (worldwide clicks also appreciated and loved equally, but I can't bully you in the same manner as I can Canadians)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
This is a Canadian small press, with a Canadian editor, so LET'S GET THOSE CANADIAN CLICKS (worldwide clicks also appreciated and loved equally, but I can't bully you in the same manner as I can Canadians)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
Coming soon: Fascination: Dark Fantasy Anthology
A macabre story collection of nature-fueled magic, witches & dark fae. Creepy cottages, haunted homesteads & bespelled woods.
www.kickstarter.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The snarky potato compels you.
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As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote — so don’t leave the line!
Thanks to all the election workers and volunteers helping make today possible.
The lines may be long and the process a bit slower than usual, but it’s always worth it to have your say in our democracy.
Thanks to all the election workers and volunteers helping make today possible.
The lines may be long and the process a bit slower than usual, but it’s always worth it to have your say in our democracy.
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you’ll be allowed to vote — so don’t leave the line!
Thanks to all the election workers and volunteers helping make today possible.
The lines may be long and the process a bit slower than usual, but it’s always worth it to have your say in our democracy.
Thanks to all the election workers and volunteers helping make today possible.
The lines may be long and the process a bit slower than usual, but it’s always worth it to have your say in our democracy.
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🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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You know what, let's do the Annual Mister Global National Costume thread tonight after all. Usual rules apply - this is all in fun, this isn't about the contestants looks or making fun of them, it's about the costumes and appreciating them (or, you know, making fun of them...)
October 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
You know what, let's do the Annual Mister Global National Costume thread tonight after all. Usual rules apply - this is all in fun, this isn't about the contestants looks or making fun of them, it's about the costumes and appreciating them (or, you know, making fun of them...)
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Alberta peeps we need to find this guy.
Police in Airdrie, Alberta (just north of Calgary) say this driver hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, got out of the vehicle, and appeared to get upset at the teenager before driving away.
They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.
They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Alberta peeps we need to find this guy.