Ian Hutchings 🫐
@ianhutchings.bsky.social
Newfoundlander. Canadian. Geek. Fly fisher/tyer. I work in a large academic library. Voiceover pro. Backgrounds in public relations, insurance, and history. My opinions are mine - you can't have them.
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Ian Hutchings 🫐
@ianhutchings.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Rock | Plastic | Salmon
An important documentary about how the salmon farming industry is polluting Newfoundland.
youtu.be/MfO4kQ0hRV8?...
An important documentary about how the salmon farming industry is polluting Newfoundland.
youtu.be/MfO4kQ0hRV8?...
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Newspaper The Independent in Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting that another major government-commissioned policy report contains false citations likely generated by artificial intelligence. theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Newspaper The Independent in Newfoundland and Labrador is reporting that another major government-commissioned policy report contains false citations likely generated by artificial intelligence. theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
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The Disinformation Party of Canada needs a new leader.
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
New study finds that 80% of Canadians with the strongest belief in disinformation vote Conservative
An EKOS study on disinformation in Canada has found that Conservative Party voters are the most likely to believe disinformation.
cultmtl.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Disinformation Party of Canada needs a new leader.
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
“80% of the most disinformed Canadians support the CPC.”
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"GDP per person" is meaningless as a measure of national standard of living unless we also know how widely the wealth is shared, and how all our lives are enriched by collective wealth through such things as universal health care. A lot hoarded by a few is less than a moderate amount shared by all.
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
"GDP per person" is meaningless as a measure of national standard of living unless we also know how widely the wealth is shared, and how all our lives are enriched by collective wealth through such things as universal health care. A lot hoarded by a few is less than a moderate amount shared by all.
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A one-time leading figure in Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party has been jailed for accepting cash bribes in exchange for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
Former key figure in UK populist party Reform jailed for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements | CNN
A one-time leading figure in Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party has been jailed for accepting cash bribes in exchange for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
www.cnn.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A one-time leading figure in Britain’s right-wing populist Reform UK party has been jailed for accepting cash bribes in exchange for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
Is literally NO ONE capable of simply saying "No" to this walking pestilence?
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Is literally NO ONE capable of simply saying "No" to this walking pestilence?
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No one will say nice things about him, except for his own AI. mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/g...
Grok says Elon Musk is 'pinnacle of holistic fitness' and world's best piss drinker
No one will say nice things about him, except for his own AI.
mobilesyrup.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
No one will say nice things about him, except for his own AI. mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/g...
GOOD.
Hopefully it's just the start of the consequences.
Hopefully it's just the start of the consequences.
Ontario Hockey League suspends Brampton’s Dragusica for season over slash to head
OHL: Brampton Steelhead's Luke Dragusica suspended for season over slash to head
The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Brampton Steelheads defenceman Luke Dragusica for the rest of the regular season and playoffs for delivering a slash to an opponent’s head.
www.cp24.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
GOOD.
Hopefully it's just the start of the consequences.
Hopefully it's just the start of the consequences.
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John Shiwak was an Inuk soldier with the Newfoundland Regiment (later Royal Newfoundland Regiment).
Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
🧵 1/6
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
John Shiwak was an Inuk soldier with the Newfoundland Regiment (later Royal Newfoundland Regiment).
Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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Considered one of the best snipers of the war, he never made it back home.
This is his story.
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Today Shiwak Hall is a student residence building at Memorial University.
November 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Today Shiwak Hall is a student residence building at Memorial University.
Awesome!
Really looking forward to the Women's Pro League.
Really looking forward to the Women's Pro League.
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Awesome!
Really looking forward to the Women's Pro League.
Really looking forward to the Women's Pro League.
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I particularly want to stress that the violence we talk about trans people experiencing isn't just murder or domestic abuse or assault.
There is also legislative violence—far too much of it. And we lose lives to that every year too.
There is also legislative violence—far too much of it. And we lose lives to that every year too.
The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I particularly want to stress that the violence we talk about trans people experiencing isn't just murder or domestic abuse or assault.
There is also legislative violence—far too much of it. And we lose lives to that every year too.
There is also legislative violence—far too much of it. And we lose lives to that every year too.
Red Dead Redemption II is on sale on Steam for only $20. Might finally get it and see what all the fuss is about.
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Red Dead Redemption II is on sale on Steam for only $20. Might finally get it and see what all the fuss is about.
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Elon Musk: certified piss boy
honestly impressive feat from mr musk. grok said it so it must be true.
Elon Musk Could 'Drink Piss Better Than Any Human in History,' Grok Says
Grok has been reprogrammed to say Musk is better than everyone at everything, including blowjobs, piss drinking, playing quarterback, conquering Europe, etc.
www.404media.co
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Elon Musk: certified piss boy
Over the summer I did a full paint correction on my vehicle and applied ceramic coating. Pleased with how the shine is holding up. It's a "consumer-grade", so I'll have to re-do it next year. If I had a garage to work in I might spend some more $ on a multi-year coating, but this will do for now.
November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Over the summer I did a full paint correction on my vehicle and applied ceramic coating. Pleased with how the shine is holding up. It's a "consumer-grade", so I'll have to re-do it next year. If I had a garage to work in I might spend some more $ on a multi-year coating, but this will do for now.
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Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.
Get Gord's game!
Gear up for a glorious gaming getaway. Gorgeous graphics. Great gameplay galore. Gather gear, gain glory, grow your greatness in a grand world of adventure. Go forth, game on, grab, give feedback, gather gamers globally, go get it, and give great glowing reviews! #indiegame
Gear up for a glorious gaming getaway. Gorgeous graphics. Great gameplay galore. Gather gear, gain glory, grow your greatness in a grand world of adventure. Go forth, game on, grab, give feedback, gather gamers globally, go get it, and give great glowing reviews! #indiegame
HEY! Look what's on sale for the Nintendo Switch! What a cute looking little game. So bright and colourful! So full of fun and adventure and silly physics. I bet this is a guaranteed good time had by all. www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
Moving Houses for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy Moving Houses and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
www.nintendo.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Get Gord's game!
Gear up for a glorious gaming getaway. Gorgeous graphics. Great gameplay galore. Gather gear, gain glory, grow your greatness in a grand world of adventure. Go forth, game on, grab, give feedback, gather gamers globally, go get it, and give great glowing reviews! #indiegame
Gear up for a glorious gaming getaway. Gorgeous graphics. Great gameplay galore. Gather gear, gain glory, grow your greatness in a grand world of adventure. Go forth, game on, grab, give feedback, gather gamers globally, go get it, and give great glowing reviews! #indiegame
"Hello, Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland."
On this day in 1902, Foster Hewitt was born in Toronto. From the 1930s to 1960s, he was the play-by-play broadcaster for Hockey Night in Canada. He came out of retirement to broadcast the Summit Series in 1972. He is in the Hockey Hall of Fame and was awarded the Order of Canada.
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
"Hello, Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland."
Well.. I'm vertical, conscious, and more or less functional. Today that's a win.
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Well.. I'm vertical, conscious, and more or less functional. Today that's a win.
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The swastika, the fascist symbol of Nazi Germany, that killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, tens of millions of innocent people, is now embraced by the US.
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The Guard has been reworking its policies to align with the administration’s changing tolerances for hazing, harassment within the U.S. military. By
@taracopp.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The Guard has been reworking its policies to align with the administration’s changing tolerances for hazing, harassment within the U.S. military. By
@taracopp.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The swastika, the fascist symbol of Nazi Germany, that killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, tens of millions of innocent people, is now embraced by the US.
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If you're trying to convince your friends to spend time on Bluesky rather than X, maybe show them this. X is not "the public town square" or about "free speech." It's "just what Elon Musk wants you to see." If you see stuff he doesn't like he'll step in to make sure you don't see it for long.
If you scroll on X, you are only being shown what Elon wants you to see. If you create content on X, no one will see it unless Elon wants them to.
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If you're trying to convince your friends to spend time on Bluesky rather than X, maybe show them this. X is not "the public town square" or about "free speech." It's "just what Elon Musk wants you to see." If you see stuff he doesn't like he'll step in to make sure you don't see it for long.
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, I hope Albertans will remember that trans kids and teens are living breathing humans who just want to be themselves, without fear of hate and discrimination. Demonizing kids merely to score political points in some weird culture war is craven and cruel.