Cook Ting
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There is a war between the ones who say there is a war and the ones who say that there isn't. Why don't you come on back to the war? That's right, get in it
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Cook Ting
@cookting.bsky.social
· Aug 23
It would be cool if all this bullshit cause a neat analog tech counter culture. CRTpunk
Analog, local, (inter)personal, and meaning-driven. "Off-grid" in terms of control but not forgoing the benefits of connection.
Now you've got me thinking about making a mexi-inspired shepherd's pie 🤔
February 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Now you've got me thinking about making a mexi-inspired shepherd's pie 🤔
Does that mean you made a 6 layer dip? Or did you substitute guac for something else? Creamed corn perhaps?
February 10, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Does that mean you made a 6 layer dip? Or did you substitute guac for something else? Creamed corn perhaps?
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Private care puts profits before people, but it doesn't have to be this way. Manitoba stepped up when for-profit operators failed. Ottawa can too. Nationalize long-term care, starting with the chain the federal government essentially already owns.
February 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Private care puts profits before people, but it doesn't have to be this way. Manitoba stepped up when for-profit operators failed. Ottawa can too. Nationalize long-term care, starting with the chain the federal government essentially already owns.
If an intelligent civilization existed on another planet and we were trying to find incidental evidence the odds are high they would encrypt signals and obscure any traces. But IF they were trying to make contact with us it seems unlikely they would use encryption.
February 9, 2026 at 6:09 PM
If an intelligent civilization existed on another planet and we were trying to find incidental evidence the odds are high they would encrypt signals and obscure any traces. But IF they were trying to make contact with us it seems unlikely they would use encryption.
Damn, that sounds great. I also saw Jazzmine's across from the Value Village on Keele has a $5 lunch special, but I can't vouch for what you get.
February 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Damn, that sounds great. I also saw Jazzmine's across from the Value Village on Keele has a $5 lunch special, but I can't vouch for what you get.
Someone should publish a compendium of how many steps from track to surface for each underground station. That tunnel is deep! When I reached street level at Mt Pleasant today my thighs were burning, lol!
Not complaining though, I'm happy it's finally in service!
Not complaining though, I'm happy it's finally in service!
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Someone should publish a compendium of how many steps from track to surface for each underground station. That tunnel is deep! When I reached street level at Mt Pleasant today my thighs were burning, lol!
Not complaining though, I'm happy it's finally in service!
Not complaining though, I'm happy it's finally in service!
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After having ridden the Eglinton Crosstown LRT on its opening day today, I wrote some more detailed thoughts on my blog. It's a lot more successful than the Finch West LRT, while I encourage you to visit local businesses along the line. #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2026/02/welc...
Welcome Eglinton Crosstown LRT!
A blog about cycling and political advocacy based in Toronto, Canada. (#BikeTO)
www.twowheeledpolitics.ca
February 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
After having ridden the Eglinton Crosstown LRT on its opening day today, I wrote some more detailed thoughts on my blog. It's a lot more successful than the Finch West LRT, while I encourage you to visit local businesses along the line. #TTC #TOpoli #ONpoli www.twowheeledpolitics.ca/2026/02/welc...
Milankovich cycles & distribution of land vis plate tectonics
February 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Milankovich cycles & distribution of land vis plate tectonics
She's Nubs - NOFX
youtu.be/iH2IXK-KyYo?...
youtu.be/iH2IXK-KyYo?...
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 AM
She's Nubs - NOFX
youtu.be/iH2IXK-KyYo?...
youtu.be/iH2IXK-KyYo?...
Congratulations to the #TTC! In honour of the grand opening of Line 5 (and how packed it is!)
youtu.be/_Tr8KRqyGJk?...
youtu.be/_Tr8KRqyGJk?...
Kris Kross - I Missed The Bus
YouTube video by KrisKrossVEVO
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February 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Congratulations to the #TTC! In honour of the grand opening of Line 5 (and how packed it is!)
youtu.be/_Tr8KRqyGJk?...
youtu.be/_Tr8KRqyGJk?...
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Stéphane Dion warns Alberta separatism is “blackmail.” So whose interests are really being served here? Alberta’s or the U.S.’s? As UCP/CPC politics drift closer to MAGA, can Canadians still trust Conservatives to put Canada first? CBC is asking the hard questions.
February 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Stéphane Dion warns Alberta separatism is “blackmail.” So whose interests are really being served here? Alberta’s or the U.S.’s? As UCP/CPC politics drift closer to MAGA, can Canadians still trust Conservatives to put Canada first? CBC is asking the hard questions.
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People here do understand the link here right? The theme she's illustrating here is "target practice".
February 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM
People here do understand the link here right? The theme she's illustrating here is "target practice".
Beautiful. I've never been to northern Italy but for a moment I thought I was looking at a place I knew.
maps.app.goo.gl/bhPnCGUHyKkn...
maps.app.goo.gl/bhPnCGUHyKkn...
maps.app.goo.gl
February 8, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Beautiful. I've never been to northern Italy but for a moment I thought I was looking at a place I knew.
maps.app.goo.gl/bhPnCGUHyKkn...
maps.app.goo.gl/bhPnCGUHyKkn...
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“Within two hours of subscribing to NatSocToday for the purposes of this investigation, the Substack algorithm directed the Guardian’s account to 21 other profiles featuring similar content.”
substack continues to be a cesspool that should be abandoned just like x
substack continues to be a cesspool that should be abandoned just like x
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM
“Within two hours of subscribing to NatSocToday for the purposes of this investigation, the Substack algorithm directed the Guardian’s account to 21 other profiles featuring similar content.”
substack continues to be a cesspool that should be abandoned just like x
substack continues to be a cesspool that should be abandoned just like x
Canada might do well to pass a law saying no person may be employed by the government of another country to operate on Canadian soil except as part of an approved diplomatic mission. That would also criminalize CCCP 'police stations', US customs clearance at yyz, and others.
February 7, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Canada might do well to pass a law saying no person may be employed by the government of another country to operate on Canadian soil except as part of an approved diplomatic mission. That would also criminalize CCCP 'police stations', US customs clearance at yyz, and others.
He played some of my favourite characters, but I love how in this picture he just looks like himself with an honest and earnest smile. 🫡
February 7, 2026 at 7:21 AM
He played some of my favourite characters, but I love how in this picture he just looks like himself with an honest and earnest smile. 🫡
I'm dumb, what is this button you speak of?
February 7, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I'm dumb, what is this button you speak of?
Wow that looks incredible. I might try that, without the middle slice of bread and maybe a bit lighter on the mayo. 🤤
February 7, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Wow that looks incredible. I might try that, without the middle slice of bread and maybe a bit lighter on the mayo. 🤤
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This is apparently on the wall at Team Canada’s workout room.
Big fan of this. (Alt text for easier reading.)
Big fan of this. (Alt text for easier reading.)
February 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM
This is apparently on the wall at Team Canada’s workout room.
Big fan of this. (Alt text for easier reading.)
Big fan of this. (Alt text for easier reading.)
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Liberals will ignore the entire past century of anticommunist activities they’ve been engaged in and be like, “How can you be so hostile to your allies?” 😭 Not sure if you assholes have noticed, but this country is in deep shit because socialists have repeatedly trusted you and been betrayed!
February 6, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Liberals will ignore the entire past century of anticommunist activities they’ve been engaged in and be like, “How can you be so hostile to your allies?” 😭 Not sure if you assholes have noticed, but this country is in deep shit because socialists have repeatedly trusted you and been betrayed!
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...