@schapdel.bsky.social
retired high school teacher on Vancouver Island , neither right nor left...likes Carl Jung, Joseph Conrad and Black Elk
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Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor.
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
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He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor.
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
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He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.
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After spending millions of dollars on 133 dry wells in Alberta, Imperial Oil hit the jackpot on a last-ditch effort at a well south of Edmonton on Feb. 13, 1947.
The oil strike changed Alberta's history forever.
This is the story of Leduc No. 1
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The oil strike changed Alberta's history forever.
This is the story of Leduc No. 1
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February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
After spending millions of dollars on 133 dry wells in Alberta, Imperial Oil hit the jackpot on a last-ditch effort at a well south of Edmonton on Feb. 13, 1947.
The oil strike changed Alberta's history forever.
This is the story of Leduc No. 1
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The oil strike changed Alberta's history forever.
This is the story of Leduc No. 1
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David Thompson is my favourite historical figure.
Through his life, he mapped 4.9 million sq-km of North America and travelled over 90,000 km, often joined by his wife of 58 years Charlotte Small.
This is his amazing story.
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Through his life, he mapped 4.9 million sq-km of North America and travelled over 90,000 km, often joined by his wife of 58 years Charlotte Small.
This is his amazing story.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:04 PM
David Thompson is my favourite historical figure.
Through his life, he mapped 4.9 million sq-km of North America and travelled over 90,000 km, often joined by his wife of 58 years Charlotte Small.
This is his amazing story.
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Through his life, he mapped 4.9 million sq-km of North America and travelled over 90,000 km, often joined by his wife of 58 years Charlotte Small.
This is his amazing story.
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“Stopping the rise of authoritarianism today will require the United States and its allies around the world to mitigate the causes of humiliation and status anxiety,” argues @benjamincarterhett.bsky.social.
The Power of Grievance
What history reveals about authoritarianism’s animating force.
fam.ag
February 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM
“Stopping the rise of authoritarianism today will require the United States and its allies around the world to mitigate the causes of humiliation and status anxiety,” argues @benjamincarterhett.bsky.social.
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I love summer, and I hate the change of seasons. But eels change in excellent ways, so let's talk about that, instead!
That's right, friends...it's Big Eel Life Cycle Thread time!
Before we start, let's remember that I'm a historian, not a scientist. But I'll do my best. 1/11
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That's right, friends...it's Big Eel Life Cycle Thread time!
Before we start, let's remember that I'm a historian, not a scientist. But I'll do my best. 1/11
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September 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I love summer, and I hate the change of seasons. But eels change in excellent ways, so let's talk about that, instead!
That's right, friends...it's Big Eel Life Cycle Thread time!
Before we start, let's remember that I'm a historian, not a scientist. But I'll do my best. 1/11
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That's right, friends...it's Big Eel Life Cycle Thread time!
Before we start, let's remember that I'm a historian, not a scientist. But I'll do my best. 1/11
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In the 1940s and 1950s, thousands of children were classified as mentally ill and sent to psychiatric institutions in Quebec.
Over one-third were falsely labelled so that the province could collect federal subsidies.
This is the story of the Duplessis Orphans.
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Over one-third were falsely labelled so that the province could collect federal subsidies.
This is the story of the Duplessis Orphans.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In the 1940s and 1950s, thousands of children were classified as mentally ill and sent to psychiatric institutions in Quebec.
Over one-third were falsely labelled so that the province could collect federal subsidies.
This is the story of the Duplessis Orphans.
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Over one-third were falsely labelled so that the province could collect federal subsidies.
This is the story of the Duplessis Orphans.
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Tonight in Maple Creek, SK, two hockey teams are going to take to the ice to continue a four-decade tradition.
It is a hockey game between the Nekaneet First Nation and local ranchers.
Let's learn more about The Battle of the Little Big Puck!
📸Anthony Janzen
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It is a hockey game between the Nekaneet First Nation and local ranchers.
Let's learn more about The Battle of the Little Big Puck!
📸Anthony Janzen
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February 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tonight in Maple Creek, SK, two hockey teams are going to take to the ice to continue a four-decade tradition.
It is a hockey game between the Nekaneet First Nation and local ranchers.
Let's learn more about The Battle of the Little Big Puck!
📸Anthony Janzen
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It is a hockey game between the Nekaneet First Nation and local ranchers.
Let's learn more about The Battle of the Little Big Puck!
📸Anthony Janzen
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It is Black History Month and each day this month I am sharing stories from Canada's Black history.
Today it is the story of William Peyton Hubbard. A popular Toronto politician, who was one of the first Black Canadians elected to public office.
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Today it is the story of William Peyton Hubbard. A popular Toronto politician, who was one of the first Black Canadians elected to public office.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It is Black History Month and each day this month I am sharing stories from Canada's Black history.
Today it is the story of William Peyton Hubbard. A popular Toronto politician, who was one of the first Black Canadians elected to public office.
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Today it is the story of William Peyton Hubbard. A popular Toronto politician, who was one of the first Black Canadians elected to public office.
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DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
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6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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February 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY SCIENCE:
1. Chickenpox
2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
DISEASES ERADICATED OR DECIMATED BY RFK JR. OR PRAYER:
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2. Diphtheria
3. Measles
4. Pertussis
5. Pneumococcal Infection
6. Polio
7. Tetanus
8. Typhoid
9. Yellow Fever
10. Smallpox
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TikTok took it down, so let’s share the shit out of this reading list. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgainIsNow #BookSky
#StateMediaCensorship
#StateMediaCensorship
January 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
TikTok took it down, so let’s share the shit out of this reading list. #HolocaustRemembranceDay #NeverAgainIsNow #BookSky
#StateMediaCensorship
#StateMediaCensorship
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Over the course of centuries, Canadian English formed as its own distinct form of the language.
It takes elements from French, First Nation languages and United States English to form something completely unique.
Let's learn more about Canadian English!
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It takes elements from French, First Nation languages and United States English to form something completely unique.
Let's learn more about Canadian English!
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January 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Over the course of centuries, Canadian English formed as its own distinct form of the language.
It takes elements from French, First Nation languages and United States English to form something completely unique.
Let's learn more about Canadian English!
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It takes elements from French, First Nation languages and United States English to form something completely unique.
Let's learn more about Canadian English!
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"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil."
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann
December 28, 2024 at 1:33 PM
"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil."
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann
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"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil."
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann
December 23, 2024 at 1:54 PM
"Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil."
Thomas Mann
Thomas Mann
Ah...the good old days... right?...right?...
November 29, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Ah...the good old days... right?...right?...
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The sound of a black hole.
Recorded by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
Recorded by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
November 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM
The sound of a black hole.
Recorded by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
Recorded by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory
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The global COVID-19 vaccination effort is estimated to have saved around 20 million lives — in just its first year.
November 22, 2024 at 5:54 PM
The global COVID-19 vaccination effort is estimated to have saved around 20 million lives — in just its first year.
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the united states, before and after vaccines:
November 20, 2024 at 7:18 PM
the united states, before and after vaccines:
Sadly, he never was in Canada...
Where did Tintin go on his adventures? Lovely map by @szones.
November 19, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Sadly, he never was in Canada...
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#WordOftheDay 🔆 Komorebi! Another great Japanese word that English and other languages could use!
💃 The dance between sunlight and shadow is something many artists have tried to capture.
Tree: 木
Shine through: 漏れ
Sun: 日.
🗃️ #AcademicSky #academia #language #linguistics #Japan
#translation
💃 The dance between sunlight and shadow is something many artists have tried to capture.
Tree: 木
Shine through: 漏れ
Sun: 日.
🗃️ #AcademicSky #academia #language #linguistics #Japan
#translation
November 18, 2024 at 1:19 PM
#WordOftheDay 🔆 Komorebi! Another great Japanese word that English and other languages could use!
💃 The dance between sunlight and shadow is something many artists have tried to capture.
Tree: 木
Shine through: 漏れ
Sun: 日.
🗃️ #AcademicSky #academia #language #linguistics #Japan
#translation
💃 The dance between sunlight and shadow is something many artists have tried to capture.
Tree: 木
Shine through: 漏れ
Sun: 日.
🗃️ #AcademicSky #academia #language #linguistics #Japan
#translation
Do our American friends know that Musk is a Canadian citizen...maybe that's why he is so good at getting government subsidies...
Le milliardaire Elon Musk détient la citoyenneté canadienne.
La politique canadienne face à l’influence d’Elon Musk
Après s’être investi dans la campagne de Donald Trump, Elon Musk pourrait-il influer sur la politique canadienne?
www.ledevoir.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Do our American friends know that Musk is a Canadian citizen...maybe that's why he is so good at getting government subsidies...