Edwin Arneson
unixandthings.bsky.social
Edwin Arneson
@unixandthings.bsky.social
Macintosh, Unix, Linux, board games, woodworking, science fiction and fantasy.
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The inside story of how an Ontario pipe band helped Paul McCartney bring the house down in Hamilton
How an Ontario pipe band helped Paul McCartney bring the house down in Hamilton
The inside story of how the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band helped the former Beatle bring the house down in Hamilton with “Mull of Kintyre.”
www.thestar.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
So is jogging barefoot in fleece pyjamas a thing people do?
#hmm #question
November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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'Glittering generality' statements is extremely common behavior in dementia patients: i.e., "I don't know what this 6 inch scar on my abdomen is from, but I know 'they' did some kind of surgery", "I know I was in the hospital for a couple weeks, but I can't remember what was wrong", etc.
Trump: I had an MRI and the result was outstanding.

Reporter: Was it your brain?

Trump: I have no idea what they analyzed, but whatever they analyzed, they analyzed it well.
November 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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In a sane world: "The voters would never elect a pathological liar, malignant narcissist, sadist & sociopath who hates most of the country’s people" and "an overwhelming majority would demand the removal of a lawless, hateful, criminal president from office." www.americaamerica.news/p/in-a-sane-...
In a Sane World (Take Five)
A picture of a presidency that would make sense—in 25 thoughts
www.americaamerica.news
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Since hashtags are not really the same kind of thing here as they were on Twitter, I'll use this thread to collect any of the Ozymandias-related gems I come across in my timeline. If the name doesn't ring a bell, here is the original. 1/
Ozymandias
Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these...
www.poetryfoundation.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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I test smart bird feeders for a living, and have fought years’ worth of squirrel battles so you don’t have to. These are my tried-and-true tips on how to foil the wily rodents.
Don’t Let the Fuzzy Rats Win: Tips from a Squirrel Hater Who’s Seen It All
I test smart bird feeders for a living, and have fought years’ worth of squirrel battles so you don’t have to. These are my tried-and-true tips on how to foil the wily rodents.
wrd.cm
October 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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I can’t adequately express how mystified and nauseated I am by the conversation about Trump receiving a Nobel Peace Prize that corporate media is now leading. But as a journalist, attorney, historian and Trump presidential biographer I’m now obligated to make the case *against* in full.

Here it is:
Media and MAGA Calls for Trump to Catch a Nobel Peace Prize Rather Than An ICC War Crimes Indictment Are Obscene
The second-biggest threat to global peace after Putin has earned a cell for war crimes—not a humanitarian award. That his grotesque and scammy appeal for a Nobel Peace Prize is working is terrifying.
sethabramson.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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I don't know why this lad is building a subterranean city for cats, but I'm all for it.
August 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Top Reasons For Leaving Summer Camp Early
August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Columbia is currently on step 1 of failing the Lando test. Ask the law firms about steps 2-4.
July 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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when trying on a suit, do this in the store. then tell the sales associate "the menswear guy told me to do this."

IG oldhollywoodmusicals
July 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Myte I recommende dwelling wythyn a tree?Ouk.
May 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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“Medicine doesn’t treat the root cause, they just treat symptoms.”

—Every wellness grifter

Marty Makary, RFK Jr & MAHA allies claim they’re going to “fix” American health by focusing on “root cause medicine.”

Reality? They’re using the FDA to spread wellness propaganda.

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May 25, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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As the Trump family scams pile up, it is hard to imagine anyone more obsessed with grifting money from feeble-minded people.

by L. Ron Hubbard
May 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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McGovern: "How is any company supposed to forecast for their future, build a plant, hire workers, if they have no idea what the hell this president is gonna do in his next tweet? ... I need a neck brace to be able to get through all this."
April 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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A major paper @nature.com this week found a significant decline in dementia after an outdated Shingles vaccine.
I've reviewed the study and many other relevant ones here
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-shingl...
The Shingles Vaccine and Reduction of Dementia
A compelling new study adds to the body of data supporting some protection provided by the vaccine
erictopol.substack.com
April 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Travelling to the U.S.? Here’s what you need to know about the risks and your rights
Travelling to the U.S.? Here’s what you need to know about the risks and your rights
Should Canadians be worried about travelling to the U.S., given the current political climate? Here’s what two experts say.
theconversation.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Today we launched the Pledge for Canada.
We have voices from across the political, cultural, labour, Indigenous spectrum.
We are building a movement to maintain pressure on our leaders not to sell out our nation or our values.
Please sign and join the movement.
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
Pledge for Canada | Engagement pour le Canada
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
January 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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if they want to go back to the 1950s, we’re bringing the cuisine back to the 1950s too. you put me in the kitchen, I will spend 100% of my time in there finding how much horseradish and shrimp I can put in Jello before God personally comes down here to stop me.
January 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Since ppl care abt air purification suddenly, I just want to share that Corsi Rosenthal boxes can be pretty design too. I made these a couple years ago. Plus raising it up, u can get 5 filters instead of 4 AND there’s benefits to having it @ breathing level. Disco tape optional. youtu.be/lbWiZSsEqPg
January 11, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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The current and all of the former presidents gather to honor President Carter.
January 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Mike Johnson is not the Johnson who spent July 4 in Moscow, that was Senator Ron Johnson. If you're having trouble keeping your Johnsons straight Lauren Boebert will be happy to lend a hand.
December 27, 2024 at 2:23 AM
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December 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM