Sam Bird 🏔️🍁🇨🇦
@sambir.bsky.social
Geographer. Mostly harmless.
Mountains > oceans. Permafrost is cool. Rivers and lakes are pretty nice too.
Mountains > oceans. Permafrost is cool. Rivers and lakes are pretty nice too.
The perfect book cover does not exis...
I defy you not to judge this book by it's cover and no one should blame you for doing so.
Probably the contents will be cool too.
I defy you not to judge this book by it's cover and no one should blame you for doing so.
Probably the contents will be cool too.
It's about time I announced a project that I've been working on in the last year... I wrote a book!
'Volcanoes: 10 things you should know' published by @orionbooks.bsky.social Seven Dials will be out in September. It's available to pre-order now. Links: linktr.ee/volcanologist
'Volcanoes: 10 things you should know' published by @orionbooks.bsky.social Seven Dials will be out in September. It's available to pre-order now. Links: linktr.ee/volcanologist
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The perfect book cover does not exis...
I defy you not to judge this book by it's cover and no one should blame you for doing so.
Probably the contents will be cool too.
I defy you not to judge this book by it's cover and no one should blame you for doing so.
Probably the contents will be cool too.
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Ever seen a keeper with a snow shovel before?
November 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Ever seen a keeper with a snow shovel before?
Cool. I want one.
When it rains a lot I go to the St. George Rainway to watch water going in and out of things.
So, here’s a thread for those of you similarly enthralled…
@greenestcity.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social
So, here’s a thread for those of you similarly enthralled…
@greenestcity.bsky.social @cityofvancouver.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Cool. I want one.
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Patience is a virtue.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
September 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Patience is a virtue.
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
You may laugh at the active choices made but that's why you will always be a pleb.
11 months ago this driver's bold problem solving talents & ability to ignore the obvious were recognized for what they are. He's now the CEO at a multinational oil corp cutting staff to make space for AI.
Honk! Honk!
11 months ago this driver's bold problem solving talents & ability to ignore the obvious were recognized for what they are. He's now the CEO at a multinational oil corp cutting staff to make space for AI.
Honk! Honk!
35 tonne truck? WE EAT THEM FOR BREAKFAST!!
#WorldBollardAssociation
#WorldBollardAssociation
November 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You may laugh at the active choices made but that's why you will always be a pleb.
11 months ago this driver's bold problem solving talents & ability to ignore the obvious were recognized for what they are. He's now the CEO at a multinational oil corp cutting staff to make space for AI.
Honk! Honk!
11 months ago this driver's bold problem solving talents & ability to ignore the obvious were recognized for what they are. He's now the CEO at a multinational oil corp cutting staff to make space for AI.
Honk! Honk!
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Companies like Rockstar rely on individual employees not knowing exactly what their collegues are being paid. What payrise or condition changes they got after a complaint or negotiation.
They always scream blue murder and panic when people start being open about it.
They always scream blue murder and panic when people start being open about it.
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Companies like Rockstar rely on individual employees not knowing exactly what their collegues are being paid. What payrise or condition changes they got after a complaint or negotiation.
They always scream blue murder and panic when people start being open about it.
They always scream blue murder and panic when people start being open about it.
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I think we need to stop calling it empathy and go back to calling it decency. It isn't a favour you're doing someone else, it's you proving that you aren't a fucking ghoul
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I think we need to stop calling it empathy and go back to calling it decency. It isn't a favour you're doing someone else, it's you proving that you aren't a fucking ghoul
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Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Wondering why no one likes your posts anymore, even among your friends? It's because @jay.bsky.team and team have decided to hide a huge amount of content from all of our feeds by default.
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
Here's how to turn it off.
First go to the hamburger menu in the upper left corner
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Here is a great way to teach your kids more about Native Americans this month. Molly of Denali–the only kids TV show to feature an Alaska Native character–is on the road for Native American Heritage Month. Molly, the show’s main character, visits 5 reservations.
'Molly' hits the road: New PBS KIDS miniseries takes viewers to five reservations - ICT
‘Molly’s Epic Adventure’ features an Alaska Native lead character and premiers Nov. 3
ictnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Here is a great way to teach your kids more about Native Americans this month. Molly of Denali–the only kids TV show to feature an Alaska Native character–is on the road for Native American Heritage Month. Molly, the show’s main character, visits 5 reservations.
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🔥🔥🔥Canada with their warmest October on record. Departure from 1991-2020 normal is +3.7C.🔥🔥🔥
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
🔥🔥🔥Canada with their warmest October on record. Departure from 1991-2020 normal is +3.7C.🔥🔥🔥
An MP that could think 10 minutes ahead would realize being a long arm's length is in their own interest.
Inevitably, a grant will be awarded to an unethical researcher with a shady, hidden background. Do MPs really want to be where the buck stops for the blame? Or retain detached outrage for PR?
Inevitably, a grant will be awarded to an unethical researcher with a shady, hidden background. Do MPs really want to be where the buck stops for the blame? Or retain detached outrage for PR?
How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think. A parliamentary committee is asking for researchers' personal information in what seems like an anti-DEI crusade, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: How much are MPs entitled to know about research grants? Not as much as they think
A parliamentary committee is asking for academics’ private information on a strange anti-DEI crusade
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
An MP that could think 10 minutes ahead would realize being a long arm's length is in their own interest.
Inevitably, a grant will be awarded to an unethical researcher with a shady, hidden background. Do MPs really want to be where the buck stops for the blame? Or retain detached outrage for PR?
Inevitably, a grant will be awarded to an unethical researcher with a shady, hidden background. Do MPs really want to be where the buck stops for the blame? Or retain detached outrage for PR?
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Molybdenite wins physics vote (source of Re for geochronology, Mo used as a catalyst, battery electrodes, alloys of iron & semiconductors),
But Tetrahedrite gets physics points for being thermoelectric (turn heat into electricity) & some arts points as a historically important ore of copper #OreCup
But Tetrahedrite gets physics points for being thermoelectric (turn heat into electricity) & some arts points as a historically important ore of copper #OreCup
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Molybdenite wins physics vote (source of Re for geochronology, Mo used as a catalyst, battery electrodes, alloys of iron & semiconductors),
But Tetrahedrite gets physics points for being thermoelectric (turn heat into electricity) & some arts points as a historically important ore of copper #OreCup
But Tetrahedrite gets physics points for being thermoelectric (turn heat into electricity) & some arts points as a historically important ore of copper #OreCup
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
Another day, another Rick Bell UCP disinformation piece pretending to be an opinion column.
If the UCP isn't paying to run this as advertising, the @calgaryherald.com is being taken advantage of.
Not worth reading for free, let alone paying for a subscription to be served shit propaganda.
If the UCP isn't paying to run this as advertising, the @calgaryherald.com is being taken advantage of.
Not worth reading for free, let alone paying for a subscription to be served shit propaganda.
It's a shameful disservice to citizens and this city to publish this misinformation.
Can't even bring himself to type "notwithstanding". It's no different than a UCP advertisement.
This partisan space filler is why I have zero interest in paying for the @calgaryherald.com. It's not worth a cent.
Can't even bring himself to type "notwithstanding". It's no different than a UCP advertisement.
This partisan space filler is why I have zero interest in paying for the @calgaryherald.com. It's not worth a cent.
November 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Another day, another Rick Bell UCP disinformation piece pretending to be an opinion column.
If the UCP isn't paying to run this as advertising, the @calgaryherald.com is being taken advantage of.
Not worth reading for free, let alone paying for a subscription to be served shit propaganda.
If the UCP isn't paying to run this as advertising, the @calgaryherald.com is being taken advantage of.
Not worth reading for free, let alone paying for a subscription to be served shit propaganda.
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UTTERLY SURREAL LOW ANGLE GLACIER SLIDE!! 😮😱
On Saturday at 11:00 am, a 2 km-long, 25 m-high, and 150-200 m in width section detached off the Ismoil Somoni Glacier (Tajikistan) and slid down the gorge! 🧊🌊
asiaplustj.info/en/node/354309
📽️ via @volcaholic1
On Saturday at 11:00 am, a 2 km-long, 25 m-high, and 150-200 m in width section detached off the Ismoil Somoni Glacier (Tajikistan) and slid down the gorge! 🧊🌊
asiaplustj.info/en/node/354309
📽️ via @volcaholic1
October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
UTTERLY SURREAL LOW ANGLE GLACIER SLIDE!! 😮😱
On Saturday at 11:00 am, a 2 km-long, 25 m-high, and 150-200 m in width section detached off the Ismoil Somoni Glacier (Tajikistan) and slid down the gorge! 🧊🌊
asiaplustj.info/en/node/354309
📽️ via @volcaholic1
On Saturday at 11:00 am, a 2 km-long, 25 m-high, and 150-200 m in width section detached off the Ismoil Somoni Glacier (Tajikistan) and slid down the gorge! 🧊🌊
asiaplustj.info/en/node/354309
📽️ via @volcaholic1
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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It would be great if everyone got on board with the government upholding its treaties, fiduciary responsibilities and legally-binding agreements with First Nations, but Indigenous rights are not actually subject to popular approval! They exist whether you support them or not.
The ongoing controversy over the Cowichan Nation court case is chipping away at broader public support for First Nations reconciliation, according to a new poll from Angus Reid.
Cowichan Nation ruling jeopardizing public support for broader reconciliation, says new poll
The ongoing controversy over the Cowichan Nation court case is chipping away at broader public support for First Nations reconciliation, according to a new poll from Angus Reid.
cheknews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It would be great if everyone got on board with the government upholding its treaties, fiduciary responsibilities and legally-binding agreements with First Nations, but Indigenous rights are not actually subject to popular approval! They exist whether you support them or not.
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10/ Let’s nix the “no choice” narrative. The UCP had options. Citizens deserve to hear why.
Unfortunately, by curtailing debate and doing an endrun around the legislature through closure, the UCP robbed Albertans of that, too. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Unfortunately, by curtailing debate and doing an endrun around the legislature through closure, the UCP robbed Albertans of that, too. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Alberta Strong and Free, Notwithstanding
The UCP's Bill 2 skirts the legislature and the courts, leaving it up to the public to push back swiftly
open.substack.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 AM
10/ Let’s nix the “no choice” narrative. The UCP had options. Citizens deserve to hear why.
Unfortunately, by curtailing debate and doing an endrun around the legislature through closure, the UCP robbed Albertans of that, too. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
Unfortunately, by curtailing debate and doing an endrun around the legislature through closure, the UCP robbed Albertans of that, too. open.substack.com/pub/drjaredw...
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Racoon: what is this stuff?
Me: it’s our garbage
Racoon: it’s delicious, I understand why you chase me away from it, do you eat it?
Me: no we’re trying to get rid of it
Racoon: ok I guess I don’t fucking understand at all then
Me: it’s our garbage
Racoon: it’s delicious, I understand why you chase me away from it, do you eat it?
Me: no we’re trying to get rid of it
Racoon: ok I guess I don’t fucking understand at all then
October 4, 2023 at 5:03 PM
Racoon: what is this stuff?
Me: it’s our garbage
Racoon: it’s delicious, I understand why you chase me away from it, do you eat it?
Me: no we’re trying to get rid of it
Racoon: ok I guess I don’t fucking understand at all then
Me: it’s our garbage
Racoon: it’s delicious, I understand why you chase me away from it, do you eat it?
Me: no we’re trying to get rid of it
Racoon: ok I guess I don’t fucking understand at all then
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Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
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4/4
Is Premier Smith and the Alberta government enacting the Notwithstanding Clause as a democratic backstop to a controversial judicial ruling? - No.
Then it is clearly using it to ride roughshod over Albertan's Rights.
The use of the Notwithstanding Clause in this regard is deeply concerning.
Is Premier Smith and the Alberta government enacting the Notwithstanding Clause as a democratic backstop to a controversial judicial ruling? - No.
Then it is clearly using it to ride roughshod over Albertan's Rights.
The use of the Notwithstanding Clause in this regard is deeply concerning.
October 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
4/4
Is Premier Smith and the Alberta government enacting the Notwithstanding Clause as a democratic backstop to a controversial judicial ruling? - No.
Then it is clearly using it to ride roughshod over Albertan's Rights.
The use of the Notwithstanding Clause in this regard is deeply concerning.
Is Premier Smith and the Alberta government enacting the Notwithstanding Clause as a democratic backstop to a controversial judicial ruling? - No.
Then it is clearly using it to ride roughshod over Albertan's Rights.
The use of the Notwithstanding Clause in this regard is deeply concerning.
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I'll cover the Back to School Act debate; I believe it's a maximum of three hours allotted (three motions, each with one hour).
They're taking roll call on who agrees to and disagrees at the moment.
#ableg #abpoli
They're taking roll call on who agrees to and disagrees at the moment.
#ableg #abpoli
a cartoon of a girl sitting at a desk with a computer and a stack of papers and the words back to school .
ALT: a cartoon of a girl sitting at a desk with a computer and a stack of papers and the words back to school .
media.tenor.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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🎙️A few weeks ago I joined my friend and former Daveberta Podcast co-host Ryan Hastman on his new podcast, the Alberta Edge, for a discussion about Alberta politics along with respected pollster Janet Brown.
I’m happy to share that episode of Alberta Edge with Daveberta subscribers today.
I’m happy to share that episode of Alberta Edge with Daveberta subscribers today.
🎙️ Podcast: Unpacking Alberta's political mystery
Dave Cournoyer and Janet Brown dissect the province’s political DNA on Ryan Hastman's Alberta Edge podcast
daveberta.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🎙️A few weeks ago I joined my friend and former Daveberta Podcast co-host Ryan Hastman on his new podcast, the Alberta Edge, for a discussion about Alberta politics along with respected pollster Janet Brown.
I’m happy to share that episode of Alberta Edge with Daveberta subscribers today.
I’m happy to share that episode of Alberta Edge with Daveberta subscribers today.
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As the @lukaszukab.bsky.social Forever Canadian petition campaign heads into the home stretch, I thought I should re-post our Alberta Unbound conversation from earlier this month. #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ForeverCanadian #Canada
Forever Canadian
Podcast Episode · Alberta Unbound · S4 E1 · 22m
podcasts.apple.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
As the @lukaszukab.bsky.social Forever Canadian petition campaign heads into the home stretch, I thought I should re-post our Alberta Unbound conversation from earlier this month. #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #ForeverCanadian #Canada