Ziad 😷 Fazel 🇺🇦
@ziadfazel.bsky.social
In Nov 2024, BlueSky became my primary platform. Still have my @ziadfazel on Xitter because of my history of threads there.
Thanks for following me (back) here again.
Photo summer 2024 at Stamps game with my friend @booshmeister. Life is good.
Thanks for following me (back) here again.
Photo summer 2024 at Stamps game with my friend @booshmeister. Life is good.
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Thank you Dr Young-Leslie @ethnographer.bsky.social for having @lukaszukab.bsky.social #ForeverCanadian petition at our chance meeting Friday at breakfast after @drdagly.bsky.social bicycle barista coffee at Constable Ezio Faraone Memorial Park.
Pleasure meeting you, and other great #yeg people.
Pleasure meeting you, and other great #yeg people.
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Bingo. And, then, once it's done, it can be rolled into an engineering club for down-time between classes.
We've got one mid-60s and one mid-70s machines. AC parts are being replaced with DC and they're building around an Arduino that they used in their 1st year programming class.
We've got one mid-60s and one mid-70s machines. AC parts are being replaced with DC and they're building around an Arduino that they used in their 1st year programming class.
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Bingo. And, then, once it's done, it can be rolled into an engineering club for down-time between classes.
We've got one mid-60s and one mid-70s machines. AC parts are being replaced with DC and they're building around an Arduino that they used in their 1st year programming class.
We've got one mid-60s and one mid-70s machines. AC parts are being replaced with DC and they're building around an Arduino that they used in their 1st year programming class.
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This year, I've got two pinball "rebuild" capstone teams.
Why pinball? Because it's fun, it's visible and it's multidisciplinary.
I want my students to be able to get attention and to show off their skills.
Why pinball? Because it's fun, it's visible and it's multidisciplinary.
I want my students to be able to get attention and to show off their skills.
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This year, I've got two pinball "rebuild" capstone teams.
Why pinball? Because it's fun, it's visible and it's multidisciplinary.
I want my students to be able to get attention and to show off their skills.
Why pinball? Because it's fun, it's visible and it's multidisciplinary.
I want my students to be able to get attention and to show off their skills.
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... and "Many are skipping traditional milestones like P.Eng licensing and instead focusing on projects that prove their skills."
(Sounds like capstone and extra-curriculars like Mini-Baja, Formula and robotics team participation are just as important today as they were when I was a student)
(Sounds like capstone and extra-curriculars like Mini-Baja, Formula and robotics team participation are just as important today as they were when I was a student)
November 12, 2025 at 10:20 AM
... and "Many are skipping traditional milestones like P.Eng licensing and instead focusing on projects that prove their skills."
(Sounds like capstone and extra-curriculars like Mini-Baja, Formula and robotics team participation are just as important today as they were when I was a student)
(Sounds like capstone and extra-curriculars like Mini-Baja, Formula and robotics team participation are just as important today as they were when I was a student)
“..design firm in Canada discovered this the hard way. After enforcing strict return-to-office mandate, half its engineering team left within 6 months.
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
The future of electronic P.Eng talent in Canada
Competition is intense, as Canuck firms compete globally
www.ept.ca
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
“..design firm in Canada discovered this the hard way. After enforcing strict return-to-office mandate, half its engineering team left within 6 months.
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
..competitor, which offered flexible hybrid arrangements among other perks, hired most of them.”
@drsmith.bsky.social
www.ept.ca/features/the...
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Peeps, I'll be on CBC radio's "All In A Day" with Alan Neal this afternoon at 5:10pm.
You're not done with me yet.
You're not done with me yet.
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Peeps, I'll be on CBC radio's "All In A Day" with Alan Neal this afternoon at 5:10pm.
You're not done with me yet.
You're not done with me yet.
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Ian Fleming came up with the idea of putting false intelligence and identies in the pockets of corpses and throwing them in the Channel to be found by the Nazi forces in Europe.
It stands to reason then that James Bond is a fake identity that comes with the 007 role.
It stands to reason then that James Bond is a fake identity that comes with the 007 role.
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ian Fleming came up with the idea of putting false intelligence and identies in the pockets of corpses and throwing them in the Channel to be found by the Nazi forces in Europe.
It stands to reason then that James Bond is a fake identity that comes with the 007 role.
It stands to reason then that James Bond is a fake identity that comes with the 007 role.
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It took a few days but I got through NJB’s video where he completely destroyed John Forester’s books & credibility. JF flooded the zone with BS & sadly he set things back for years.
Highly recommend anyone in safe streets advocacy to watch!
10/10
#bicycle
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
Highly recommend anyone in safe streets advocacy to watch!
10/10
#bicycle
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
It took a few days but I got through NJB’s video where he completely destroyed John Forester’s books & credibility. JF flooded the zone with BS & sadly he set things back for years.
Highly recommend anyone in safe streets advocacy to watch!
10/10
#bicycle
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
Highly recommend anyone in safe streets advocacy to watch!
10/10
#bicycle
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
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Public healthcare is not going to survive without public oversight.
There's no reason for it. Just that the public that benefits from it isn't allowed to see what goes on under the hood. We're prevented from looking out for our own interests by people who insist they're entitled to do it for us.
There's no reason for it. Just that the public that benefits from it isn't allowed to see what goes on under the hood. We're prevented from looking out for our own interests by people who insist they're entitled to do it for us.
Canada’s doctor shortage is no accident
It was policy.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Public healthcare is not going to survive without public oversight.
There's no reason for it. Just that the public that benefits from it isn't allowed to see what goes on under the hood. We're prevented from looking out for our own interests by people who insist they're entitled to do it for us.
There's no reason for it. Just that the public that benefits from it isn't allowed to see what goes on under the hood. We're prevented from looking out for our own interests by people who insist they're entitled to do it for us.
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On the occasion of Elon Musk pretending that he reads books, I thought I’d reshare my “100 Best Books On City-Making Ever Written” article in @planetizen.bsky.social. It’s 12 years old and needs updating, and got plently of debate back then, but I’d still recommend most of these. #UrbanismBookClub
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
On the occasion of Elon Musk pretending that he reads books, I thought I’d reshare my “100 Best Books On City-Making Ever Written” article in @planetizen.bsky.social. It’s 12 years old and needs updating, and got plently of debate back then, but I’d still recommend most of these. #UrbanismBookClub
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14/14 Talbot's final word: "That's all it requires. It's not rocket science. It's not difficult to do. We've done it before."
Read the full, hard-hitting report from CBC Calgary.
Jennifer Lee, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read the full, hard-hitting report from CBC Calgary.
Jennifer Lee, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta's role in Canada's loss of measles elimination status embarrassing, former chief medical officer says | CBC News
The latest federal data shows Alberta accounts for 38 per cent of Canada’s cases.
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
14/14 Talbot's final word: "That's all it requires. It's not rocket science. It's not difficult to do. We've done it before."
Read the full, hard-hitting report from CBC Calgary.
Jennifer Lee, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Read the full, hard-hitting report from CBC Calgary.
Jennifer Lee, CBC News
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We’re in Brazil — one of the world’s great democracies, one of our biggest trading partners — and not a single person from the Trump Administration showed up.
That’s shameful.
That’s shameful.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We’re in Brazil — one of the world’s great democracies, one of our biggest trading partners — and not a single person from the Trump Administration showed up.
That’s shameful.
That’s shameful.
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Want to recognize the awesome work of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library, enabling the distribution of native seeds in eastern Canada, and teaching many about native plants.
I've been honoured to have some interactions with them, and it always brings me hope to see.
wildflowerseedlibrary.ca
I've been honoured to have some interactions with them, and it always brings me hope to see.
wildflowerseedlibrary.ca
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library – The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library
wildflowerseedlibrary.ca
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Want to recognize the awesome work of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library, enabling the distribution of native seeds in eastern Canada, and teaching many about native plants.
I've been honoured to have some interactions with them, and it always brings me hope to see.
wildflowerseedlibrary.ca
I've been honoured to have some interactions with them, and it always brings me hope to see.
wildflowerseedlibrary.ca
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Sigh. I took down my Senate Instagram account a few months ago. A mistake, perhaps, since there is now a fake Insta account pretending to be me - and well meaning but confused folks are tagging it. If you are still on Instagram, could you please do me a favour and report it as a fraud?
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Sigh. I took down my Senate Instagram account a few months ago. A mistake, perhaps, since there is now a fake Insta account pretending to be me - and well meaning but confused folks are tagging it. If you are still on Instagram, could you please do me a favour and report it as a fraud?
Why is this reminding me of the Alexei Yashin situation?
@booshmeister.bsky.social @johnnycobra.bsky.social @marciaonthego.bsky.social
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@booshmeister.bsky.social @johnnycobra.bsky.social @marciaonthego.bsky.social
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Model ex-girlfriend accuses former NHLer of conning her out of thousands: Report
An Ottawa Senators spokesperson said that the club was deferring "all comment to the league" over former prospect Arthur Kaliyev. Read more.
ottawacitizen.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Why is this reminding me of the Alexei Yashin situation?
@booshmeister.bsky.social @johnnycobra.bsky.social @marciaonthego.bsky.social
ottawacitizen.com/sports/ottaw...
@booshmeister.bsky.social @johnnycobra.bsky.social @marciaonthego.bsky.social
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#Movember broom starting to come along, making me look 10 different ethnicities*, depending on day, angle and lighting.
onlineintake.calgarycounselling.com/Home/Welcome...
Enjoying a dirty latte (coffee/chai blend) and 50% off apple danish before 4.30pm CFL West Final.
*All 🇨🇦 Canadian, though.
onlineintake.calgarycounselling.com/Home/Welcome...
Enjoying a dirty latte (coffee/chai blend) and 50% off apple danish before 4.30pm CFL West Final.
*All 🇨🇦 Canadian, though.
November 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
#Movember broom starting to come along, making me look 10 different ethnicities*, depending on day, angle and lighting.
onlineintake.calgarycounselling.com/Home/Welcome...
Enjoying a dirty latte (coffee/chai blend) and 50% off apple danish before 4.30pm CFL West Final.
*All 🇨🇦 Canadian, though.
onlineintake.calgarycounselling.com/Home/Welcome...
Enjoying a dirty latte (coffee/chai blend) and 50% off apple danish before 4.30pm CFL West Final.
*All 🇨🇦 Canadian, though.
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There were many numbers shared during the Alberta teacher strike about the cost of contract proposals. But harder to find how much the govt planned to spend hiring new teachers and EAs.
The education minister says some of the $ to hire 3000 new Ts is money already in the 2025 budget #AbLeg #AbEd
The education minister says some of the $ to hire 3000 new Ts is money already in the 2025 budget #AbLeg #AbEd
Alberta government committee has $400M over 3 years to resolve class size and complexity problems | CBC News
The Alberta government plans to use $400 million over the next three years — plus spending already earmarked in its existing budget documents — to pay for more teachers, educational assistants and bet...
www.cbc.ca
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Things Divorced Dads can do that Married Dads cannot #443:
Retrieve your daughter’s dusty outgrown bike from condo underground parking (where seat was stolen 😡) and wash it in the bathtub.
P.S. I’ll be replacing tub & tile with new tub surround enclosure soon, as I am renovating room-by-room.
Retrieve your daughter’s dusty outgrown bike from condo underground parking (where seat was stolen 😡) and wash it in the bathtub.
P.S. I’ll be replacing tub & tile with new tub surround enclosure soon, as I am renovating room-by-room.
September 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Things Divorced Dads can do that Married Dads cannot #443:
Retrieve your daughter’s dusty outgrown bike from condo underground parking (where seat was stolen 😡) and wash it in the bathtub.
P.S. I’ll be replacing tub & tile with new tub surround enclosure soon, as I am renovating room-by-room.
Retrieve your daughter’s dusty outgrown bike from condo underground parking (where seat was stolen 😡) and wash it in the bathtub.
P.S. I’ll be replacing tub & tile with new tub surround enclosure soon, as I am renovating room-by-room.
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
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Canadian Cities Guru Teams Up with Paris Mayor for Groundbreaking New Exhibition.
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Canadian Cities Guru Teams Up with Paris Mayor for Groundbreaking New Exhibition
Canadian urbanist Brent Toderian teamed up with Paris and, in particular, Mayor Anne Hidalgo on a new exhibition, From Paris to Belém.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Canadian Cities Guru Teams Up with Paris Mayor for Groundbreaking New Exhibition.
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And here it is. When the first instinct of a so-called independent regulator is to call the Minister’s office for their “input” you don’t have an independent regulator
#abpoli #ableg
#abpoli #ableg
Mine 14: It’s Worse Than We Thought
By: Nigel Bankes Matter Commented On: Responsive Records to Access to Information Requests re Mine 14 Decision-Making PDF Version: Mine 14: It’s Worse Than We Thought An earlier ABlawg post describ…
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November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Not only did the AER's CEO unlawfully interfere with the hearing process for Summit's Mine 14, he called the Minister's office for "input" pretty much as soon as the application for reconsideration came in. That's a foul.
#abpoli #ableg @cpawsnab.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
#abpoli #ableg @cpawsnab.bsky.social
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Documents related to Summit coal decision raise more questions about Alberta Energy Regulator’s independence
Regulator’s CEO sought ‘input’ from Energy Minister’s chief of staff on a motion to cancel hearings about a proposed mine
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Not only did the AER's CEO unlawfully interfere with the hearing process for Summit's Mine 14, he called the Minister's office for "input" pretty much as soon as the application for reconsideration came in. That's a foul.
#abpoli #ableg @cpawsnab.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
#abpoli #ableg @cpawsnab.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...