Paul Schwartzentruber
@pschwartzy.bsky.social
Opa to 8, aspiring oud and setar player and one of Rilke' s honeybees...traveling through the middle east to India
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An open letter concerning the YMCA’s decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
An open letter concerning the YMCA's decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman - Halifax Examiner
Rana Zaman’s criticisms of Israeli policy and actions in Gaza are not, in any way, an indication of antisemitism, and certainly not a reason to rescind the Peace Award she deserves.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
An open letter concerning the YMCA’s decision to rescind the Peace Medal awarded to Rana Zaman
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
by Stephen Kimber @skimber.bsky.social
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Thom Tillis at the Halifax conference says the US can’t get spend more on public healthcare because it spends so much on the military. Really?? You spend twice as much per person on healthcare as anyone else, give the difference to your rich friends and leave millions impoverished and unwell.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thom Tillis at the Halifax conference says the US can’t get spend more on public healthcare because it spends so much on the military. Really?? You spend twice as much per person on healthcare as anyone else, give the difference to your rich friends and leave millions impoverished and unwell.
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In a public appearance at the Halifax Security Forum, former Israeli PM Ehud Barak dismissed as “nonsense” a Jacobin article alleging that Jeffrey Epstein meddled in Israeli elections on his behalf, while calling the magazine “extremely antisemitic.”
The article cites recent reporting from Drop...
The article cites recent reporting from Drop...
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In a public appearance at the Halifax Security Forum, former Israeli PM Ehud Barak dismissed as “nonsense” a Jacobin article alleging that Jeffrey Epstein meddled in Israeli elections on his behalf, while calling the magazine “extremely antisemitic.”
The article cites recent reporting from Drop...
The article cites recent reporting from Drop...
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Car-dependent suburbia, and especially building more if it, is likely a net negative in your city too. See the Guelph example in the later part of this video (in the OP). #Halisky
WATCH: If you really STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, please watch this EXCELLENT video by #NotJustBikes helped by #UrbanThree & @StrongTowns.org. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Car-dependent suburbia, and especially building more if it, is likely a net negative in your city too. See the Guelph example in the later part of this video (in the OP). #Halisky
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A galaxy with non-smooth features, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the AEGIS survey.
It is at redshift 0.48 (lookback time 5.06 billion years) with coordinates (214.38963, 52.48935).
111 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
It is at redshift 0.48 (lookback time 5.06 billion years) with coordinates (214.38963, 52.48935).
111 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A galaxy with non-smooth features, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the AEGIS survey.
It is at redshift 0.48 (lookback time 5.06 billion years) with coordinates (214.38963, 52.48935).
111 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
It is at redshift 0.48 (lookback time 5.06 billion years) with coordinates (214.38963, 52.48935).
111 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.
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“...people over the age of 65 in Canada pay $70 billion in income taxes, 20% of the national total.” Destabilizing their financial security would cause more pressure on social services. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/world/canada...
Seniors' advocacy group condemns push to cut Old Age Security benefits - Halifax Examiner
Canadian Association of Retired Persons is “sounding the alarm” over growing calls for the federal government to cancel OAS increase, and to lower income threshold for eligibility.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
“...people over the age of 65 in Canada pay $70 billion in income taxes, 20% of the national total.” Destabilizing their financial security would cause more pressure on social services. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/world/canada...
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"the debate in Nova Scotia isn’t 'growing.' The population is opposed because mining this resource makes no economic sense and would put the health and well-being of citizens too much at risk. Kirby spreads misinformation."
#Mikmaki #NovaScotia #NSpoli #Mining #Uranium
#Mikmaki #NovaScotia #NSpoli #Mining #Uranium
Debunking (again) the Mining Association of Nova Scotia - Halifax Examiner
Nova Scotians are opposed because mining uranium makes no economic sense and would put the health and well-being of citizens too much at risk.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
"the debate in Nova Scotia isn’t 'growing.' The population is opposed because mining this resource makes no economic sense and would put the health and well-being of citizens too much at risk. Kirby spreads misinformation."
#Mikmaki #NovaScotia #NSpoli #Mining #Uranium
#Mikmaki #NovaScotia #NSpoli #Mining #Uranium
Halloween party
October 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Halloween party
Thanksgiving swim!
October 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thanksgiving swim!
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This week, 300 people gathered to celebrate 40 years of the Peace Pagoda in Leverett, MA. Portraits from Americans Who Tell the Truth honored those working for justice and peace, including WBW board president!
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October 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This week, 300 people gathered to celebrate 40 years of the Peace Pagoda in Leverett, MA. Portraits from Americans Who Tell the Truth honored those working for justice and peace, including WBW board president!
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Premier Tim Houston said it was “unfortunate” that First Nations people feel his government is disrespecting them.
Also, it “appears the First Nations’ resolve to stay put and continue protecting Tqamuoweye’katik (Hunter’s Mountain) is growing.”
Reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Also, it “appears the First Nations’ resolve to stay put and continue protecting Tqamuoweye’katik (Hunter’s Mountain) is growing.”
Reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier - Halifax Examiner
The Chiefs concluded with a warning that while they continue to push to meet with Houston, they will “also be looking into all possible legal remedies and mechanisms that can be taken to ensure they c...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
October 5, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Premier Tim Houston said it was “unfortunate” that First Nations people feel his government is disrespecting them.
Also, it “appears the First Nations’ resolve to stay put and continue protecting Tqamuoweye’katik (Hunter’s Mountain) is growing.”
Reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Also, it “appears the First Nations’ resolve to stay put and continue protecting Tqamuoweye’katik (Hunter’s Mountain) is growing.”
Reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
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‘We’re here for good’: Mi’kmaw land defenders say they’re not leaving Hunter’s Mountain
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
'We’re here for good': Mi’kmaw land defenders say they’re not leaving Hunter’s Mountain - Halifax Examiner
Mi’kmaw grandmother, Giju Madonna Bernard, is adamant. She has no intention of leaving the encampment that Mi’kmaw land defenders have set up over the past month to protect Hunter’s Mountain (Tqamuowe...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
October 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
‘We’re here for good’: Mi’kmaw land defenders say they’re not leaving Hunter’s Mountain
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Defense contractors convention
October 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Defense contractors convention
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YES! finally! good job Halifax, i'm putting a point up on the board.
October 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
YES! finally! good job Halifax, i'm putting a point up on the board.
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Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier - Halifax Examiner
The Chiefs concluded with a warning that while they continue to push to meet with Houston, they will “also be looking into all possible legal remedies and mechanisms that can be taken to ensure they c...
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
October 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Mi’kmaw chiefs lash out at Houston government, threaten legal action, and demand immediate meeting with N.S. premier
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social with files from @dartjenhen.bsky.social
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AI is fascism
Morning File by me
Morning File by me
AI is fascism - Halifax Examiner
Eventually, fascism runs its course, just as the AI hype machine will. It's just a question of how much damage will be done before it's over.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
AI is fascism
Morning File by me
Morning File by me
Sunset at Gampo Abbey
September 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Sunset at Gampo Abbey
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The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?
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Not just Unpopular! He's also the Most Unworthy-Unqualified-Unethical-Uneducated-Unprepared-Undemocratic-Unfortunate-Unhinged-Unjust-Unread-Unappealing-Unconscionable-Untrustworthy-Unscrupulous-Unstable-Unbearable-Unlikable-Unreliable-Unsound & Unctuous President in Modern American History. 🇺🇸 🙄
September 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Not just Unpopular! He's also the Most Unworthy-Unqualified-Unethical-Uneducated-Unprepared-Undemocratic-Unfortunate-Unhinged-Unjust-Unread-Unappealing-Unconscionable-Untrustworthy-Unscrupulous-Unstable-Unbearable-Unlikable-Unreliable-Unsound & Unctuous President in Modern American History. 🇺🇸 🙄
End of Peace Walk in Truro
September 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
End of Peace Walk in Truro
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Draw the Line (Halifax, NS) #flickr flic.kr/p/2rusTYc
Draw the Line (Halifax, NS)
Photo by Aube Giroux
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September 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Draw the Line (Halifax, NS) #flickr flic.kr/p/2rusTYc
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Draw the Line (Halifax, NS) #flickr flic.kr/p/2ruyy2H
Draw the Line (Halifax, NS)
Photo by Aube Giroux
flic.kr
September 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Draw the Line (Halifax, NS) #flickr flic.kr/p/2ruyy2H
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See what she said, contrast with Con & US violent, hateful responses.Scheer & Poilièvre are MAGACan. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...
'There's no way they're going to win': Journalist Rachel Gilmore on reporting on the far right in Canada - Halifax Examiner
An interview with the Halifax Examiner.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
September 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
See what she said, contrast with Con & US violent, hateful responses.Scheer & Poilièvre are MAGACan. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...