Zdenek Niederle
@zdenekniederle.bsky.social
Dad. Progressive. Open Source. Information Technology Professional. He/Him. 🇨🇦🇨🇿
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In every way possible we should be moving to make ourselves less reliant on the US.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
Canada, and the whole world, rely on U.S. flu data, which is used to produce effective vaccines
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
As US data begins to go dark, we will see more vaccine mismatches and worse flu outbreaks
macleans.ca/society/heal...
Canada’s Flu Seasons Are About to Get a Lot Worse - Macleans.ca
Our flu shots rely on U.S. health data. Without it, the whole health system will suffer.
macleans.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In every way possible we should be moving to make ourselves less reliant on the US.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
Again, our governments have nowhere near the urgency on this that they need. Stop thinking things will 'return to normal' after Trump - he is dismantling that country, and it will take a generational rebuild.
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I'm no purist when it comes to participating in things we all know are bad. I try to reduce my harm but I'm an honest hypocrite.
I won't judge you for still using Spotify, just try this rad alternative. I'm listening to music from Dar es Salaam. Where will you listen to? radio.garden/listen/furah...
I won't judge you for still using Spotify, just try this rad alternative. I'm listening to music from Dar es Salaam. Where will you listen to? radio.garden/listen/furah...
Explore live radio by rotating the globe
Explore live radio by rotating the globe.
radio.garden
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I'm no purist when it comes to participating in things we all know are bad. I try to reduce my harm but I'm an honest hypocrite.
I won't judge you for still using Spotify, just try this rad alternative. I'm listening to music from Dar es Salaam. Where will you listen to? radio.garden/listen/furah...
I won't judge you for still using Spotify, just try this rad alternative. I'm listening to music from Dar es Salaam. Where will you listen to? radio.garden/listen/furah...
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The results of this survey must be *really* bad.
Yet another rake this government has stepped on.
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Yet another rake this government has stepped on.
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Four inquiries launched after province declines to release results of Alberta Next surveys
Postmedia sought replies to questions on a provincial police force, Alberta pension plan, and denying services to some immigrants.
edmontonjournal.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The results of this survey must be *really* bad.
Yet another rake this government has stepped on.
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Yet another rake this government has stepped on.
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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Happy birthday to Dr. Roberta Bondar, born on this day in 1945 in Sault Ste. Marie!
Canada's first female astronaut, she was also the first neurologist in space.
She spent 8 days in space in 1992. She has 28 honorary degrees and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Canada's first female astronaut, she was also the first neurologist in space.
She spent 8 days in space in 1992. She has 28 honorary degrees and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy birthday to Dr. Roberta Bondar, born on this day in 1945 in Sault Ste. Marie!
Canada's first female astronaut, she was also the first neurologist in space.
She spent 8 days in space in 1992. She has 28 honorary degrees and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
Canada's first female astronaut, she was also the first neurologist in space.
She spent 8 days in space in 1992. She has 28 honorary degrees and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
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This is Mr. Paworotti. His favorite Christmas song is Howl-lelujah. If you'll excuse him, his solo is coming up. 13/10 (TT: therealpaworotti)
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
This is Mr. Paworotti. His favorite Christmas song is Howl-lelujah. If you'll excuse him, his solo is coming up. 13/10 (TT: therealpaworotti)
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A shelter received a donation of stuffed toys and let each dog pick 1.
How selfless. They each only pick 1.
How selfless. They each only pick 1.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A shelter received a donation of stuffed toys and let each dog pick 1.
How selfless. They each only pick 1.
How selfless. They each only pick 1.
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The Duchess gingerbread Grand Budapest Hotel is fucking spectacular.
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The Duchess gingerbread Grand Budapest Hotel is fucking spectacular.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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What a great headline
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What a great headline
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Someone tell the white liberals on this site that steamrolling over Indigenous rights is not an attribute of "political genius"
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Someone tell the white liberals on this site that steamrolling over Indigenous rights is not an attribute of "political genius"
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've attended:
* U2 Popmart in Edmonton.
* Sigur Ros in Krakow.
* Gogol Bordello in Edmonton.
* Down the hall from whatever is being sung in the bathtub.
* Dan Mangan.
* U2 Popmart in Edmonton.
* Sigur Ros in Krakow.
* Gogol Bordello in Edmonton.
* Down the hall from whatever is being sung in the bathtub.
* Dan Mangan.
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've attended
- grade 2 Spring concert where my kid burst into tears while on stage
- umpteen piano recitals in random churches
- Christmas concert in a packed gym where we had to smell the dinner farts of the 14-yr-old in front of us 🤢
- David Bowie
- grade 2 Spring concert where my kid burst into tears while on stage
- umpteen piano recitals in random churches
- Christmas concert in a packed gym where we had to smell the dinner farts of the 14-yr-old in front of us 🤢
- David Bowie
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've attended
Smashing Pumpkins
The Cranberries
U2
Sarah Harmer
Andrew Bird (x2)
Smashing Pumpkins
The Cranberries
U2
Sarah Harmer
Andrew Bird (x2)
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've attended:
* U2 Popmart in Edmonton.
* Sigur Ros in Krakow.
* Gogol Bordello in Edmonton.
* Down the hall from whatever is being sung in the bathtub.
* Dan Mangan.
* U2 Popmart in Edmonton.
* Sigur Ros in Krakow.
* Gogol Bordello in Edmonton.
* Down the hall from whatever is being sung in the bathtub.
* Dan Mangan.
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in the emergency room for a snake bite and they rush in a camel to watch The Notebook
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
in the emergency room for a snake bite and they rush in a camel to watch The Notebook
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Last night’s #aurora show. #astronomy
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Last night’s #aurora show. #astronomy
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Jason Stephan's recall is approved!! Visit recallreddeer.ca to get involved!
#ABpoli #Recallreddeer #RecallThemAll
#ABpoli #Recallreddeer #RecallThemAll
Recall Red Deer
Taking Back Our City.
Restoring Accountability.
recallreddeer.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Jason Stephan's recall is approved!! Visit recallreddeer.ca to get involved!
#ABpoli #Recallreddeer #RecallThemAll
#ABpoli #Recallreddeer #RecallThemAll
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The trouble with the UCP's dual practice model?
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Back in school, I wrote an essay about how two-tier healthcare would improve access for everyone.
It makes intuitive sense: create a second line and the original one gets shorter, right?
A better look at the evidence and arguments like Picard's changed my mind. 🧵
It makes intuitive sense: create a second line and the original one gets shorter, right?
A better look at the evidence and arguments like Picard's changed my mind. 🧵
Picard’s point on AB’s new “dual practice” plan: evidence shows letting surgeons bill public & private won’t fix wait times, it likely lengthens them, drains staff from public hospitals, adds red tape, and undermines access.
A solution in search of a problem. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/70a7e73...
A solution in search of a problem. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/70a7e73...
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The trouble with the UCP's dual practice model?
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
Think about a double double.
If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only one person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee while others wait.
If you see this, QTP with a GIF of your favorite animal.
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 AM
If you see this, QTP with a GIF of your favorite animal.
"Considering Covid-19 is still in the community, we wanted to make sure that everyone had all the information they needed to make their own risk assessment on ‘if’ and ‘how’ they attended the con."
arstechnica.com/security/202...
arstechnica.com/security/202...
This hacker conference installed a literal antivirus monitoring system
Organizers had a way for attendees to track CO2 levels throughout the venue—even before they arrived.
arstechnica.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM
"Considering Covid-19 is still in the community, we wanted to make sure that everyone had all the information they needed to make their own risk assessment on ‘if’ and ‘how’ they attended the con."
arstechnica.com/security/202...
arstechnica.com/security/202...
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We are in the process of trying to recall Stephan.
Recallreddeer.ca
Help us spread the word, Red Deer is a UCP stronghold.
Recallreddeer.ca
Help us spread the word, Red Deer is a UCP stronghold.
Recall Red Deer
Taking Back Our City.
Restoring Accountability.
Recallreddeer.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We are in the process of trying to recall Stephan.
Recallreddeer.ca
Help us spread the word, Red Deer is a UCP stronghold.
Recallreddeer.ca
Help us spread the word, Red Deer is a UCP stronghold.
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Hard not to be both depressed & infuriated about these regressive, science-free, & cruel actions.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Hard not to be both depressed & infuriated about these regressive, science-free, & cruel actions.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
AB to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Very obviously, NO evidence these MAGA are laws needed.
The new Alberta license plate design (aside from a waste of money and priority) is ugly.
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The new Alberta license plate design (aside from a waste of money and priority) is ugly.
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IDEA: A Hallmark Christmas movie about an Alberta premier who refuses to be photographed with Santa unless he's seated, titled 'Notwithstanding Claus'.
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM
My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...