John Jardine 🇨🇦
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Christian, Mech. Eng. Ret., Husband/5 kids/11 grandkids, he/him, mayhem/buffoonery, diy/maker/fixer, classicist, thinks in rhyme, born 313.7 ppm CO₂.
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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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And of course he criticized our public broadcaster, too.
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
And of course he criticized our public broadcaster, too.
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
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This CPL final is the most Canadian soccer game of all time.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This CPL final is the most Canadian soccer game of all time.
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Oh no, your version cut out @thebeaverton.com credit. Here's the original instead: bsky.app/profile/theb...
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Oh no, your version cut out @thebeaverton.com credit. Here's the original instead: bsky.app/profile/theb...
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Lawn darts caused one fatality www.latimes.com/archives/la-...
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Lawn darts caused one fatality www.latimes.com/archives/la-...
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I love this! Love! Love! Love!
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I love this! Love! Love! Love!
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📊Léger poll of U.S. voters: "Thinking about the economic and trade relationship between the United States and Canada, how would you describe Canada today?"
🟢58% Close Ally/Friendly Partner
🔴13% Unfriendly Neighbour/Adversary
thewalrus.ca/americans-st...
🟢58% Close Ally/Friendly Partner
🔴13% Unfriendly Neighbour/Adversary
thewalrus.ca/americans-st...
Americans Still Like Canada! Yes, Even Republicans | The Walrus
Polls show US voters overwhelmingly see us as a trustworthy ally despite Trump’s escalating trade attacks
thewalrus.ca
November 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
📊Léger poll of U.S. voters: "Thinking about the economic and trade relationship between the United States and Canada, how would you describe Canada today?"
🟢58% Close Ally/Friendly Partner
🔴13% Unfriendly Neighbour/Adversary
thewalrus.ca/americans-st...
🟢58% Close Ally/Friendly Partner
🔴13% Unfriendly Neighbour/Adversary
thewalrus.ca/americans-st...
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What's opera, doc? 😂
Complex, timeless masterpiece of classical music conjures up only images of cartoon rabbit in drag
Complex, timeless masterpiece of classical music conjures up only images of cartoon rabbit in drag
CORNWALL, ON ― 39-year-old landscaper Talia Arsenault became painfully aware of her total lack of refinement recently, when a symphony that had weathered centuries of cultural change thanks to its sti...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
What's opera, doc? 😂
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The Canadians fought "Little Stalingrad" at Ortona, which was treated by the allies as mere "diversion" so the US could get to Rome.
We broke the Hitler line and forced the Nazis out of Cassino.
We left many young men in the hills of Italy.
In the fight against fascism Canadians showed up.
We broke the Hitler line and forced the Nazis out of Cassino.
We left many young men in the hills of Italy.
In the fight against fascism Canadians showed up.
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The Canadians fought "Little Stalingrad" at Ortona, which was treated by the allies as mere "diversion" so the US could get to Rome.
We broke the Hitler line and forced the Nazis out of Cassino.
We left many young men in the hills of Italy.
In the fight against fascism Canadians showed up.
We broke the Hitler line and forced the Nazis out of Cassino.
We left many young men in the hills of Italy.
In the fight against fascism Canadians showed up.
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Fun fact: The University of Greenwich bought Davenport House a couple of years back. We're turning it into the new home for our Business School and a local community hub.
Which means we are ALSO now the guardians of the Dead Parrot statue.
Which means we are ALSO now the guardians of the Dead Parrot statue.
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Fun fact: The University of Greenwich bought Davenport House a couple of years back. We're turning it into the new home for our Business School and a local community hub.
Which means we are ALSO now the guardians of the Dead Parrot statue.
Which means we are ALSO now the guardians of the Dead Parrot statue.
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When you combine AI with robotics, magic happens.
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
When you combine AI with robotics, magic happens.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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October 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Goodnight.
🖼️ Edna Eicke, New Yorker October 27, 1945.
🖼️ Edna Eicke, New Yorker October 27, 1945.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Goodnight.
🖼️ Edna Eicke, New Yorker October 27, 1945.
🖼️ Edna Eicke, New Yorker October 27, 1945.
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The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
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October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast'
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For anyone who thinks Canada cheated in the Ontario government ad that caused the orange menace to cancel trade talks here’s what Ronald Reagan said about tariff. It’s entirely apropos to the current situation. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
What exactly did Ronald Reagan say about tariffs? | CBC News
The Ontario government ad that has triggered President Donald Trump's wrath, uses excerpts of a 1987 speech by former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Here's what the ad says and the text of Reagan's ori...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
For anyone who thinks Canada cheated in the Ontario government ad that caused the orange menace to cancel trade talks here’s what Ronald Reagan said about tariff. It’s entirely apropos to the current situation. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Parliament/Legislature Seating Arrangements Around The World
Which one do you think is best?
Examples of each: brilliantmaps.com/parliamen...
Which one do you think is best?
Examples of each: brilliantmaps.com/parliamen...
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Parliament/Legislature Seating Arrangements Around The World
Which one do you think is best?
Examples of each: brilliantmaps.com/parliamen...
Which one do you think is best?
Examples of each: brilliantmaps.com/parliamen...
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Greg Newby, who led Project Gutenberg ( @gutenberg.org ) with passion and purpose. Greg’s belief in free and open access to knowledge continues to inspire us and so many others working to preserve our shared culture online. gutenberg.org/about/newby....
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Greg Newby, who led Project Gutenberg ( @gutenberg.org ) with passion and purpose. Greg’s belief in free and open access to knowledge continues to inspire us and so many others working to preserve our shared culture online. gutenberg.org/about/newby....