Jeff Despres
@tealshark.ca
Take nothing I post seriously. Do not exceed 12 caplets in a 24-hour period.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Jeff Despres
@tealshark.ca
· Nov 16
My go-to security blanket shows are Community, 30 Rock, Arrested Development, Better Off Ted and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
If you understand those, you understand me.
If you understand those, you understand me.
You can call it a "power stance", but I'm perfectly fine calling it a "ineffectively hands the New York Mets the 1986 World Series stance".
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
You can call it a "power stance", but I'm perfectly fine calling it a "ineffectively hands the New York Mets the 1986 World Series stance".
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NEW from me...
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Half a million fewer NBers have travelled to Maine since Trump presidency
The year over year milestone comes as the U.S. releases new monthly data that continues to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEW from me...
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
Milestone hit.
Half a million fewer New Brunswickers have travelled to Maine since the beginning of Trump's second presidency
September and October passenger vehicle figures now available, they continue to show a dramatic decline in visits
tj.news/new-brunswic... #NB
I was so disappointed when I clicked through and it wasn't the watermelon smashing comedian.
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I was so disappointed when I clicked through and it wasn't the watermelon smashing comedian.
I bought a pasta maker and this is either going to be the best decision I ever made, or the worst.
So far, I've made spaghetti, macaroni and rice noodles. And while it's probably much more convenient to just buy them at the store and boil, there's something magical about making them yourself.
So far, I've made spaghetti, macaroni and rice noodles. And while it's probably much more convenient to just buy them at the store and boil, there's something magical about making them yourself.
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I bought a pasta maker and this is either going to be the best decision I ever made, or the worst.
So far, I've made spaghetti, macaroni and rice noodles. And while it's probably much more convenient to just buy them at the store and boil, there's something magical about making them yourself.
So far, I've made spaghetti, macaroni and rice noodles. And while it's probably much more convenient to just buy them at the store and boil, there's something magical about making them yourself.
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"Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, according to statement shared with CBC News, a decision that comes after rumours swirled this week that he was considering crossing the floor to the Liberals."
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces resignation from Parliament | CBC News
Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, according to statement shared with CBC News, a decision that comes after rumours swirled this week t...
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, according to statement shared with CBC News, a decision that comes after rumours swirled this week that he was considering crossing the floor to the Liberals."
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🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🚨🚨🚨 The jury has reached a verdict. Sean Dunn, aka the DC Sandwich Guy, has been found NOT GUILTY of assault.
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Vehicle Voltron has lived rent-free in my head inexplicably for 40 years.
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Vehicle Voltron has lived rent-free in my head inexplicably for 40 years.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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I'll be writing about the budget's effect on science and universities this week, so if you're a Canadian scientist with Opinions, reach out once we know what's in it this evening. 🧪
November 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I'll be writing about the budget's effect on science and universities this week, so if you're a Canadian scientist with Opinions, reach out once we know what's in it this evening. 🧪
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‘It’s 2025’: N.B. plans to scrap licence plate stickers tj.news/new-brunswic...
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
‘It’s 2025’: N.B. plans to scrap licence plate stickers tj.news/new-brunswic...
The budget is great news for people who've always wanted a smaller yacht that can be vomitously deployed out of the front hull of their larger yacht.
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The budget is great news for people who've always wanted a smaller yacht that can be vomitously deployed out of the front hull of their larger yacht.
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NBCC Fredericton is offering FREE classes for those 60+.
Limited seats available. First Come First Serve
Limited seats available. First Come First Serve
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NBCC Fredericton is offering FREE classes for those 60+.
Limited seats available. First Come First Serve
Limited seats available. First Come First Serve
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Still need more baseball?
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Still need more baseball?
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
I haven’t been at the Atlantic Superstore on Smythe for a long while… what the hell did they do to that place? It feels like a government check point before a prison that somehow also stocks rigatoni.
I used to enjoy going there.
I used to enjoy going there.
November 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I haven’t been at the Atlantic Superstore on Smythe for a long while… what the hell did they do to that place? It feels like a government check point before a prison that somehow also stocks rigatoni.
I used to enjoy going there.
I used to enjoy going there.
Teen Vogue was one of my go-tos for reliable political journalism. With a lack of eloquence, this sucks.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Teen Vogue was one of my go-tos for reliable political journalism. With a lack of eloquence, this sucks.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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Balls!
Sorry for the colourful language.
Sorry for the colourful language.
November 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Balls!
Sorry for the colourful language.
Sorry for the colourful language.
Resume design suggestions are like ChatGPT responses: They can literally be anything and almost none of them are right.
October 31, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Resume design suggestions are like ChatGPT responses: They can literally be anything and almost none of them are right.
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We are proud to announce that the new Anderson Bridge will open to all traffic by 6 PM tonight.
We’ve appreciated the public’s patience throughout the duration of this project.
We’ve appreciated the public’s patience throughout the duration of this project.
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We are proud to announce that the new Anderson Bridge will open to all traffic by 6 PM tonight.
We’ve appreciated the public’s patience throughout the duration of this project.
We’ve appreciated the public’s patience throughout the duration of this project.
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We made a commitment to remove the Cost of Carbon Adjustor. We're delivering on that promise, saving you money at the pump starting December 1st.
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We made a commitment to remove the Cost of Carbon Adjustor. We're delivering on that promise, saving you money at the pump starting December 1st.
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Holt government eliminating 8-cent-per-litre “cost of carbon adjustor” effective Dec. 1. Story to come.
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Holt government eliminating 8-cent-per-litre “cost of carbon adjustor” effective Dec. 1. Story to come.
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What if? Long ago, I requested through RTI, and reported on, Premier Frank McKenna's speaking notes in the event of a Yes vote in the Quebec referendum, which was 30 years ago today. I dug them out recently to show younger colleagues.
October 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
What if? Long ago, I requested through RTI, and reported on, Premier Frank McKenna's speaking notes in the event of a Yes vote in the Quebec referendum, which was 30 years ago today. I dug them out recently to show younger colleagues.
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An energy announcement will take place at noon today, Thursday, Oct. 30.
English: https://youtube.com/live/7xrgGYj_Crg
Français: https://youtube.com/live/Vv-kULIbDmQ
Original (no interpretation): https://youtube.com/live/2VAsNIe98gw
English: https://youtube.com/live/7xrgGYj_Crg
Français: https://youtube.com/live/Vv-kULIbDmQ
Original (no interpretation): https://youtube.com/live/2VAsNIe98gw
October 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
An energy announcement will take place at noon today, Thursday, Oct. 30.
English: https://youtube.com/live/7xrgGYj_Crg
Français: https://youtube.com/live/Vv-kULIbDmQ
Original (no interpretation): https://youtube.com/live/2VAsNIe98gw
English: https://youtube.com/live/7xrgGYj_Crg
Français: https://youtube.com/live/Vv-kULIbDmQ
Original (no interpretation): https://youtube.com/live/2VAsNIe98gw