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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 6h

Update: He's a happy camper! His son helped him install Linux with the provided installation media, and he's actively using the laptop again.

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 1d

I walked him through the steps, the issue of data loss, benefits and drawbacks, and flagged the different folks in his family who could help him should he run into issues.

Will report back on Monday if it went well, or horribly, horribly wrong.

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 1d

In my latest bit of #Linux mischief... a colleague of mine (cleaning supervisor at work) complained that his ten year old personal laptop is taking 10, 15 minutes to load Windows 10.

I handed him a Linux Mint installation media to swap out the operating system. #LinuxMint

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 1d

Agreed.

I worried for a moment that with Hogan's abscondment, the quality of the pod would wobble.

... Then I remembered Phillips and Klingbeil were regulars. 😊

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 1d

I learned a lot from your additions to the conversation.

Also, you were spot on RE: wildcat strikes and general strikes, and labour history.

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 1d

Oh dear.

Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 5d

I miss the tan suit.

#uspoli

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 6d

And add *waves arms around* all of this happening this week.

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 6d

Thinking about this survey tonight, via @albertateachers.bsky.social: "Teaching on empty: Alberta teachers among the world’s most stressed and overextended, OECD report": teachers.ab.ca/news/teachin... #abed #ableg

Teaching on empty: Alberta teachers among the world’s most stressed and overextended, OECD report | Alberta Teachers' Association

teachers.ab.ca

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 7d

So, last week I took Monday off to get folks out to the polls.

It's fun, it was with a great campaign with good people, and for a city that I love.

... and only 39.04% voted.

The lowest in two decades. #yyccc #yyc

a man in a suit and tie drinking from a glass

ALT: a man in a suit and tie drinking from a glass

media.tenor.com

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cm 🇨🇦 @cmcalgary.bsky.social · 9d

Dear new City Council, pls persuade Calgary Transit to use Bluesky, Threads and/or Facebook in addition to Twitter for sharing information and doing customer service, ty.

#Calgary #yyccc

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 10d

I feel that.

Scribble what you can, Jeremy.

(Personally, I feel the negative partisanship -- "I'm voting against X," killed the vibe of the election. Not a lot to vote *for*, from any of the candidates. Also, didn't help that progressives were running cross purposes the entire election. :/ )

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 11d

Thanks, Amy! ♥️

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 11d

Just hit send on an email newsletter to 350 neighbours in the Downtown Core. #yyc #yycdowntown #yycCore

Read it here: us6.campaign-archive.com?u=ffbc9c7ebc...

October Newsletter | Join us for a meal!

us6.campaign-archive.com

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 11d

This got missed in all of the #yyccc election hubbub, but this is a really good move by Calgary Transit.

Vincent needs his morning coffee. Looking forward to these activations of LRT spaces for the benefit of commuters. #yyctransit #yyc

calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...

Calgary Transit bringing kiosk-style businesses back to LRT stations

CTrain passengers in Bridgeland will soon be able to buy a snack, drink or travel essentials right before boarding the train.

calgaryherald.com

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 12d

Got really annoyed at work last week, and installed Linux on 12 laptops. They're now in the classroom again, and not in a bin going to the local landfill.

#Linux 🐧 #LinuxMint

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 12d

I am now allowed to retire this meme.

Thank you, @djkelly.ca.

#yyccc #yyc @yycgael.bsky.social

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Kent Hehr @kenthehryyc.bsky.social · 13d

Last night, I was a losing candidate in the Ward 8 Calgary municipal election.

To Nathaniel Schmidt a heartfelt congratulations. It will be a true honour to have you as my municipal councillor.

Thank you again, Calgary. It’s been an honour to put my name forward.
-Kent

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Chris Turner @theturner.bsky.social · 14d

Might watch this a couple thousand times

James G @orth.ca · 14d

George's full AB with in stadium audio only.

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Adam MacVicar @adammacvicar.bsky.social · 14d

One hour left until polls close in Calgary’s municipal election. If you are in line before 8pm, Elections Calgary says you will be able to cast a ballot.

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 14d

🤣 Had me in the first half, Steven! Thank you for voting.

Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 14d

(And if you're lucky enough to be in ward 8, consider voting for my friend @kenthehryyc.bsky.social.)

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 14d

Hello friends.

Be sure to remember to vote today. #yyccc #yegcc #yycvotes

a kermit the frog is holding a sign that says vote .

ALT: a kermit the frog is holding a sign that says vote .

media.tenor.com

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Vincent St. Pierre 🇨🇦 @vsp.vincentstpierre.com · 18d

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