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Joel Baker
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Father. Sports Fan. Game Dev Tech Lead. He/Him.
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#WWE #RoyalRumble
a man in a suit and tie is saying let 's do it ... it 's go time .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying let 's do it ... it 's go time .
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February 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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I never realized before how much Bubba Ray sounds like Penn Jillette

#WWE #RoyalRumble
February 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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For one month, the Dawson City Nuggets journeyed 6,400 km by foot, bicycle, dog sled, ship and train to get to Ottawa to compete for the Stanley Cup.
Their journey was epic and has become part of Stanley Cup lore.
Let's learn more about it :)

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The photo depicts a group of eight men, likely a sports team, posing together in front of a wooden backdrop. They are dressed in old-fashioned sports attire, specifically hockey uniforms, which include sweaters, shorts, and skates. Each man is holding a hockey stick. The backdrop has a sign that reads "DEY'S RINK" and lists various events: "TUESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY," suggesting a schedule or promotional information for the rink. In the front row, there are three men seated. The man in the center is wearing a different outfit, possibly a coach or a team official, dressed in a long coat and hat. The other two men seated on either side of him are in the same hockey uniform as the standing men. The standing men in the back row are arranged in a line, each with a serious expression, typical of formal group photos from the early 20th century. The setting appears to be outdoors, as there is snow on the ground, indicating a cold environment suitable for ice hockey.
January 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
No matter what happens with the Canadian Federal election, one thing will be true — a significant % of Canadian voters & media will have been successfully manipulated to oppose a beneficial carbon pricing approach that was either revenue-neutral or financially beneficial to almost all Canadians…1/2
January 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM
joelbaker.bsky.social
Rest well Dad. I’ll miss you.
December 25, 2024 at 4:15 AM
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justinling.ca
The chart Spotify doesn't want you to see.
Chart of platform, plays per stream, and streams to get to $1,000: Tidal $0.013 - 76,924 Apple Music $0.01 - 100,000 Amazon Music $0.004 - 250,000 Spotify $0.0032 - 312,500 Youtube Music $0.008 - 125,000 Pandora $0.0013 - 769,231 Deezer $0.0064 - 156,250 Qobuz $0.043 - 23,255
December 24, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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jonbois.bsky.social
important:
✅ sports
✅ video games
✅ going online
✅ posting

not important:
🚫 typos
🚫 proper punctuation
🚫 proper capitalization
🚫 whether or not god is real
December 22, 2024 at 7:11 PM
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thebeaverton.com
Conscientious driver slows to 30 km/h in school zone while hitting children with car
Conscientious driver slows to 30 km/h in school zone while hitting children with car
“If you simply obey the speed limit, you can plow right through the little tykes and be on your way with plenty of time to spare."
www.thebeaverton.com
December 19, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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Let’s F’ing Go! #WWE #SNME
a woman in a dress and hat is dancing in front of a neon light .
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December 15, 2024 at 2:10 AM
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I’m loving all the retro branding #wwe #snme
December 15, 2024 at 1:12 AM
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Rewatching S14 of Taskmaster and I had forgotten how utterly brilliant that entire series was.
December 14, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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Most well deserved award at #thegameawards for @amirsatvat.com. He’s single handedly done more for developers these past couple years than anyone else.
December 13, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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It is one of Canada's most famous Christmas songs (and a personal favourite of mine), but what is the history of Bob and Doug McKenzie's Twelve Days of Christmas?
Let's learn more about this amazing Christmas song!

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This image appears to be a scene from the movie "Strange Brew," a comedy set in Canada that involves the adventures of two brothers, Bob and Doug McKenzie, who are known for their humorous take on Canadian stereotypes. They are depicted here wearing winter clothing and toques (a type of knit cap popular in Canada), which are often associated with Canadian culture, especially in colder regions. They are also holding what looks like pastries, possibly a nod to Canadian cuisine or just a random prop for the scene.
December 9, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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I thought hard about how to express what needs to be said. The climate crisis is accelerating as is energy transition. 🇨🇦 is blessed with natural & human resources to build the future. But the oil sands are taking us for fools. Time to be on the right side of history. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
As environment minister, I thought we had forged an unlikely alliance to save the planet. It turned out to be a sham
Former Canadian environment minister Catherine McKenna on what she learned in four years leading Canada’s fight against climate change
www.thestar.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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sameastheold.bsky.social
Billionaires don't use their wealth to end human suffering because they gained their wealth through human suffering.
December 5, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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brenttoderian.bsky.social
It’s [well past] time to ban ‘right on red.’

“It’s unclear that right-on-red did much of anything to reduce gas consumption, but it had a sizable effect on roadway safety. A 1982 study found the new policy triggered a sharp increase in crashes…” @fastcompany.com
www.fastcompany.com/90908929/its...
It’s time to ban ‘right-on-red’
Right-on-red turns are dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, and yet they're still widely allowed across the U.S.
www.fastcompany.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:34 PM
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C’est moi!
December 4, 2024 at 12:11 AM
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That was one hell of a show!

#WWE #SurvivorSeries
December 1, 2024 at 5:47 AM
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Root canal done. The rest of this weekend is all about Survivor Series! #WWE
a man in a suit and tie is talking into a microphone and says in wargames !!!
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November 29, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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carnage4life.bsky.social
I’ve never understood the controversy about gender-neutral bathrooms. Every bathroom in your house is gender neutral.
November 29, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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Amazing news! More industries need to band together like this to protect their content and IP from AI scraping
November 29, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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There are too many controllers on my desk. Currently there are 3 Xbox One, 2 PS4, 1 Switch, 1 Xbox 360 and 1 Steam. I really need to find a better way to store them that doesn’t involve just piling them in the corner.

#gamedev
November 27, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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Good for VA but I’m disappointed the Lions weren’t able to get more for him. I was hoping there’d be at least 2 picks in the top 20 coming back.

#CFL #BCLions
dhaliwalsports.bsky.social Rick Dhaliwal @dhaliwalsports.bsky.social · Nov 26
BC Lions trade QB Vernon Adams to Calgary for draft picks.

Class act who was a great teammate after Nathan Rourke arrived from the NFL.
November 26, 2024 at 9:41 PM