Rick Spence
@rickspence.bsky.social
Journalist, entrepreneur, optimist.
Host of the Startup Canada Podcast.
https://www.startupcan.ca/learn/startup-canada-podcast/
Still blogging at https://canentrepreneur.com/
Host of the Startup Canada Podcast.
https://www.startupcan.ca/learn/startup-canada-podcast/
Still blogging at https://canentrepreneur.com/
Albert Einstein:
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."
May 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Albert Einstein:
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."
Brian Grazer, A Curious Mind:
"More than intelligence or connections, curiosity has allowed me to live the life I wanted. Curiosity gives energy & insight to everything I do."
"For me, curiosity infuses everything with a sense of possibility. Curiosity has been the key to my success, and happiness."
"More than intelligence or connections, curiosity has allowed me to live the life I wanted. Curiosity gives energy & insight to everything I do."
"For me, curiosity infuses everything with a sense of possibility. Curiosity has been the key to my success, and happiness."
May 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Brian Grazer, A Curious Mind:
"More than intelligence or connections, curiosity has allowed me to live the life I wanted. Curiosity gives energy & insight to everything I do."
"For me, curiosity infuses everything with a sense of possibility. Curiosity has been the key to my success, and happiness."
"More than intelligence or connections, curiosity has allowed me to live the life I wanted. Curiosity gives energy & insight to everything I do."
"For me, curiosity infuses everything with a sense of possibility. Curiosity has been the key to my success, and happiness."
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In case y'all missed it - Utah Republicans ordered a study on transgender healthcare, expecting it to come back unsupportive.
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Utah lawmakers’ own study found gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Will they lift the treatment ban?
The Utah Legislature's own newly-released study found that gender-affirming care benefits trans youth. Now, will lawmakers lift the treatment ban?
www.sltrib.com
May 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In case y'all missed it - Utah Republicans ordered a study on transgender healthcare, expecting it to come back unsupportive.
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Instead, it found that trans youth care was safe and effective, and that transgender youth need it.
Whoops.
www.sltrib.com/news/politic...
Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Love It!
Once the 15 birds learned to make calls, they could choose who to call. In 2 months, the parrots made 147 calls to other birds. Some learned new skills, such as flying & foraging.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...
Once the 15 birds learned to make calls, they could choose who to call. In 2 months, the parrots made 147 calls to other birds. Some learned new skills, such as flying & foraging.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...
Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Loved It
Wild parrots tend to fly in flocks, but when kept as single pets, they may become lonely and bored
www.smithsonianmag.com
May 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Scientists Taught Pet Parrots to Video Call Each Other—and the Birds Love It!
Once the 15 birds learned to make calls, they could choose who to call. In 2 months, the parrots made 147 calls to other birds. Some learned new skills, such as flying & foraging.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...
Once the 15 birds learned to make calls, they could choose who to call. In 2 months, the parrots made 147 calls to other birds. Some learned new skills, such as flying & foraging.
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/s...
Congrats to the Toronto Maple Leafs on winning their first-round playoff series tonight against the Ottawa Senators.
Then came my favorite moment: the handshakes between two teams that were competing fiercely 3 minutes earler.
Congrats to both goalies, Linus Ullmark and Toronto's Anthony Stolarz.
Then came my favorite moment: the handshakes between two teams that were competing fiercely 3 minutes earler.
Congrats to both goalies, Linus Ullmark and Toronto's Anthony Stolarz.
May 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Congrats to the Toronto Maple Leafs on winning their first-round playoff series tonight against the Ottawa Senators.
Then came my favorite moment: the handshakes between two teams that were competing fiercely 3 minutes earler.
Congrats to both goalies, Linus Ullmark and Toronto's Anthony Stolarz.
Then came my favorite moment: the handshakes between two teams that were competing fiercely 3 minutes earler.
Congrats to both goalies, Linus Ullmark and Toronto's Anthony Stolarz.
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Shout out to @microsoft.com
They dropped a law firm that made a deal with Trump, and engaged Jenner and Block who are fighting Trump!
They dropped a law firm that made a deal with Trump, and engaged Jenner and Block who are fighting Trump!
May 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Shout out to @microsoft.com
They dropped a law firm that made a deal with Trump, and engaged Jenner and Block who are fighting Trump!
They dropped a law firm that made a deal with Trump, and engaged Jenner and Block who are fighting Trump!
Identifying a nameless girl lost to history
"History needs more names, not fewer. It needs the names of the famous and the unidentified. Take that shoe box out of your closet and label your family photos. Everyone's story matters." smithsonianmag.com/history/when-a… @smithsonianmag.bsky.social
"History needs more names, not fewer. It needs the names of the famous and the unidentified. Take that shoe box out of your closet and label your family photos. Everyone's story matters." smithsonianmag.com/history/when-a… @smithsonianmag.bsky.social
https://smithsonianmag.com/history/when-a…
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Identifying a nameless girl lost to history
"History needs more names, not fewer. It needs the names of the famous and the unidentified. Take that shoe box out of your closet and label your family photos. Everyone's story matters." smithsonianmag.com/history/when-a… @smithsonianmag.bsky.social
"History needs more names, not fewer. It needs the names of the famous and the unidentified. Take that shoe box out of your closet and label your family photos. Everyone's story matters." smithsonianmag.com/history/when-a… @smithsonianmag.bsky.social
Explore this gift article from The New York Times.
Scientists find humans have been controlling the evolution of fruits for nearly 10,000 years. Human beings are problem solvers.
And evolution is real.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/s...
Scientists find humans have been controlling the evolution of fruits for nearly 10,000 years. Human beings are problem solvers.
And evolution is real.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/s...
Humans Have Been Perfecting Avocados for 7,500 Years (Gift Article)
Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.
www.nytimes.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times.
Scientists find humans have been controlling the evolution of fruits for nearly 10,000 years. Human beings are problem solvers.
And evolution is real.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/s...
Scientists find humans have been controlling the evolution of fruits for nearly 10,000 years. Human beings are problem solvers.
And evolution is real.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/s...
The Trump administration's censoring of American institutions will only make them weaker and more stupid -- eroding America's ability to solve future problems.
Just ask Ryan Holiday or General James Stockdale.
Intolerance breeds stupidity. Tolerance breeds resilience.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...
Just ask Ryan Holiday or General James Stockdale.
Intolerance breeds stupidity. Tolerance breeds resilience.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...
Opinion | Naval Academy Censors Ryan Holiday’s Lecture on Censorship (Gift Article)
How a lecture to the U.S. Naval Academy on censorship was censored.
www.nytimes.com
April 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Trump administration's censoring of American institutions will only make them weaker and more stupid -- eroding America's ability to solve future problems.
Just ask Ryan Holiday or General James Stockdale.
Intolerance breeds stupidity. Tolerance breeds resilience.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...
Just ask Ryan Holiday or General James Stockdale.
Intolerance breeds stupidity. Tolerance breeds resilience.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/o...
New York Times article explores why the Trump administration says its letter declaring a war on Harvard University was a mistake.
No pay wall.
But the story fails by not mentioning Trump is shaking down higher education with bogus criticisms and demands for control.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/b...
No pay wall.
But the story fails by not mentioning Trump is shaking down higher education with bogus criticisms and demands for control.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/b...
www.nytimes.com
April 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New York Times article explores why the Trump administration says its letter declaring a war on Harvard University was a mistake.
No pay wall.
But the story fails by not mentioning Trump is shaking down higher education with bogus criticisms and demands for control.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/b...
No pay wall.
But the story fails by not mentioning Trump is shaking down higher education with bogus criticisms and demands for control.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/b...
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Based on this fast and excellent WaPo reporting, these four guys are not gang members, just Venezuelan dads who came to the US to work. They’re now being paraded in shackles in El Salvador www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
For four Venezuelan friends, Alien Enemies Act cuts short an American dream
President Donald Trump used the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans accused of being gang members. Relatives of men sent to El Salvador deny the allegation.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Based on this fast and excellent WaPo reporting, these four guys are not gang members, just Venezuelan dads who came to the US to work. They’re now being paraded in shackles in El Salvador www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
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Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler: In shutting down the 83-year-old Voice of America, the White House issued a news release asserting that the venerable broadcaster had distributed “radical propaganda,” listing 10 examples.
However, none of the claims add up.
However, none of the claims add up.
Analysis | The White House’s flimsy attack on Voice of America
None of the claims of “radical propaganda” add up.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler: In shutting down the 83-year-old Voice of America, the White House issued a news release asserting that the venerable broadcaster had distributed “radical propaganda,” listing 10 examples.
However, none of the claims add up.
However, none of the claims add up.
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March 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Memo to Americans:
Just because your president has embraced Putin doesn't mean you have to.
In fact, what better way to fight back than to send money to Ukraine, for war, reconstruction or food?
When Ukraine wins, we all win.
And Trump bleeds.
kyivindependent.com/5-ways-you-c...
Just because your president has embraced Putin doesn't mean you have to.
In fact, what better way to fight back than to send money to Ukraine, for war, reconstruction or food?
When Ukraine wins, we all win.
And Trump bleeds.
kyivindependent.com/5-ways-you-c...
5 ways you can support Ukraine — even if your government doesn't want to
Editor’s note: This is an edited version of a guide for our members published on Feb. 24, 2025. If you would like to join a community of people united by wanting to help Ukraine, consider becoming a m...
kyivindependent.com
March 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Memo to Americans:
Just because your president has embraced Putin doesn't mean you have to.
In fact, what better way to fight back than to send money to Ukraine, for war, reconstruction or food?
When Ukraine wins, we all win.
And Trump bleeds.
kyivindependent.com/5-ways-you-c...
Just because your president has embraced Putin doesn't mean you have to.
In fact, what better way to fight back than to send money to Ukraine, for war, reconstruction or food?
When Ukraine wins, we all win.
And Trump bleeds.
kyivindependent.com/5-ways-you-c...
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I take back everything bad I ever said about Woz. gizmodo.com/steve-woznia...
Steve Wozniak Has Had It With Elon Musk’s Antics
The Apple co-founder isn't a fan of the
gizmodo.com
March 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I take back everything bad I ever said about Woz. gizmodo.com/steve-woznia...
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Musk/DOGE efforts to sell off civil rights historical site https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/06/historic-montgomery-bus-station-freedom-riders-museum-part-of-doge-ordered-sell-off/ (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43295006)
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
The building housing the historic Freedom Riders Museum appears to be part of a DOGE-ordered sell-off of federal properties.
www.alreporter.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Musk/DOGE efforts to sell off civil rights historical site https://www.alreporter.com/2025/03/06/historic-montgomery-bus-station-freedom-riders-museum-part-of-doge-ordered-sell-off/ (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43295006)
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DO YOU LOVE OUR NATIONAL PARKS? 🌲🌲🌲
Please speak up for our National Parks today! 🌲
Call your representatives & ask them to stop the proposed termination of National Park Service leases and 34 National Park offices across the country, including Visitor Centers & museums. #ParkChat
Please speak up for our National Parks today! 🌲
Call your representatives & ask them to stop the proposed termination of National Park Service leases and 34 National Park offices across the country, including Visitor Centers & museums. #ParkChat
📢 CALLING ALL PARK ADVOCATES: Our parks are under attack, and today’s the day that we flood the phone lines of Congress with your calls to save national parks 📞📱 Never called your Congress member? No worries! Head to npca.org/dial and we'll help you through it. 🏞️
March 7, 2025 at 10:28 PM
DO YOU LOVE OUR NATIONAL PARKS? 🌲🌲🌲
Please speak up for our National Parks today! 🌲
Call your representatives & ask them to stop the proposed termination of National Park Service leases and 34 National Park offices across the country, including Visitor Centers & museums. #ParkChat
Please speak up for our National Parks today! 🌲
Call your representatives & ask them to stop the proposed termination of National Park Service leases and 34 National Park offices across the country, including Visitor Centers & museums. #ParkChat
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This has the nuclear code. This is the walking 25A
March 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
This has the nuclear code. This is the walking 25A
Sure, all presidents lie at times.
But none lied ALL the time.
No one else based all their policies solely on the lies they've told.
Trump attracts the lowest, scummiest people to his side because you have to reject integrity & common sense just to have a conversation with him.
But none lied ALL the time.
No one else based all their policies solely on the lies they've told.
Trump attracts the lowest, scummiest people to his side because you have to reject integrity & common sense just to have a conversation with him.
March 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Sure, all presidents lie at times.
But none lied ALL the time.
No one else based all their policies solely on the lies they've told.
Trump attracts the lowest, scummiest people to his side because you have to reject integrity & common sense just to have a conversation with him.
But none lied ALL the time.
No one else based all their policies solely on the lies they've told.
Trump attracts the lowest, scummiest people to his side because you have to reject integrity & common sense just to have a conversation with him.
Ther WaPo has just issued three posts on tariffs without mentioning that Trump's tarilffs on Canada are based on lies and misinformation.
This is not normal or healthy.
This is not normal or healthy.
President Donald Trump’s promised 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada have taken effect, in a move that is expected to raise the prices of many products the United States buys from its largest trading partners.
Here’s what to know. wapo.st/4kpPI9F
Here’s what to know. wapo.st/4kpPI9F
March 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ther WaPo has just issued three posts on tariffs without mentioning that Trump's tarilffs on Canada are based on lies and misinformation.
This is not normal or healthy.
This is not normal or healthy.
Today is March 4th.
As the old joke says, it's the only day that is also a command.
So why not be bold this day?
Don't hold back.
Do something brave.
Finish something you've been putting off.
Take a chance.
Reach out.
Take charge.
Make the call.
March Forth!
As the old joke says, it's the only day that is also a command.
So why not be bold this day?
Don't hold back.
Do something brave.
Finish something you've been putting off.
Take a chance.
Reach out.
Take charge.
Make the call.
March Forth!
March 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today is March 4th.
As the old joke says, it's the only day that is also a command.
So why not be bold this day?
Don't hold back.
Do something brave.
Finish something you've been putting off.
Take a chance.
Reach out.
Take charge.
Make the call.
March Forth!
As the old joke says, it's the only day that is also a command.
So why not be bold this day?
Don't hold back.
Do something brave.
Finish something you've been putting off.
Take a chance.
Reach out.
Take charge.
Make the call.
March Forth!
"Ukraine’s Fall Would Be A Trillion-Dollar U.S. Mistake"
Foreign Affairs calculates that, if Russia defeats and occupies Ukraine, the US would have to boost military spending by $808 billion over the next five years.
Support Ukraine now, or pay later.
uelresins.com/californialo...
Foreign Affairs calculates that, if Russia defeats and occupies Ukraine, the US would have to boost military spending by $808 billion over the next five years.
Support Ukraine now, or pay later.
uelresins.com/californialo...
Ukraine’s Fall Would Be A Trillion Dollar US Mistake – California Local Front Pages®
uelresins.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
"Ukraine’s Fall Would Be A Trillion-Dollar U.S. Mistake"
Foreign Affairs calculates that, if Russia defeats and occupies Ukraine, the US would have to boost military spending by $808 billion over the next five years.
Support Ukraine now, or pay later.
uelresins.com/californialo...
Foreign Affairs calculates that, if Russia defeats and occupies Ukraine, the US would have to boost military spending by $808 billion over the next five years.
Support Ukraine now, or pay later.
uelresins.com/californialo...
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It is very easy to call your representatives’ offices. They have to log your calls and the call numbers are meaningful. You don’t even have to try to convince anyone; just call and tell them your concerns. They are there to represent you. Let them know what that means. www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
www.usa.gov
January 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It is very easy to call your representatives’ offices. They have to log your calls and the call numbers are meaningful. You don’t even have to try to convince anyone; just call and tell them your concerns. They are there to represent you. Let them know what that means. www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
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NEW: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social + I analyzed over 400 of RFK Jr.'s appearances since 2020 and found that he has disparaged vaccines in at least 114 appearances, falsely linked vax to autism in 36, and argued that White + Black people should have separate vaccination schedules
wapo.st/4jwQS2R
wapo.st/4jwQS2R
RFK Jr. disparaged vaccines dozens of times in recent years and misled on race
A Post examination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s statements finds the candidate for the nation’s top health post has repeatedly disparaged vaccines, linking them to autism.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NEW: @laurenweberhp.bsky.social + I analyzed over 400 of RFK Jr.'s appearances since 2020 and found that he has disparaged vaccines in at least 114 appearances, falsely linked vax to autism in 36, and argued that White + Black people should have separate vaccination schedules
wapo.st/4jwQS2R
wapo.st/4jwQS2R