CindyLouWho2
@cindylouwho2.com
ecommerce consultant | Etsy pro | retired from law | mitochondrial disease | sports fan | vegetarian | disability | jewellery designer
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Calgary, Canada
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she/her/they
Calgary, Canada
https://www.patreon.com/c/CindyLouWho2
Elsewhere: cindylouwho2.com/find-cindylouwho2
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The End of US De Minimis: A Brief Ecommerce Guide For Microbusinesses | CindyLouWho2
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My microbusiness overview of the end of de minimis in the US is out now, including:
🔷which postal services are suspended
🔷available shipping options
🔷how to figure out tariffs owed
🔷marketplace & website builder options
🔷exceptions to US tariffs
It's a work in progress, so bookmark it!
🔷which postal services are suspended
🔷available shipping options
🔷how to figure out tariffs owed
🔷marketplace & website builder options
🔷exceptions to US tariffs
It's a work in progress, so bookmark it!
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Waiting for kickoff… ⏳🏈
Go wayback & play FOOTBALL FOR WINDOWS (Windows 3.1, 1994), made by an ex-college player.
You're the Coach. Pressure's on 😬
📋 Call the plays. Try not to blow it as the clock runs out! ⏱️
Preserved and emulated in the browser ➡️ archive.org/details/FOOTFW
#SuperBowl
Go wayback & play FOOTBALL FOR WINDOWS (Windows 3.1, 1994), made by an ex-college player.
You're the Coach. Pressure's on 😬
📋 Call the plays. Try not to blow it as the clock runs out! ⏱️
Preserved and emulated in the browser ➡️ archive.org/details/FOOTFW
#SuperBowl
February 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Waiting for kickoff… ⏳🏈
Go wayback & play FOOTBALL FOR WINDOWS (Windows 3.1, 1994), made by an ex-college player.
You're the Coach. Pressure's on 😬
📋 Call the plays. Try not to blow it as the clock runs out! ⏱️
Preserved and emulated in the browser ➡️ archive.org/details/FOOTFW
#SuperBowl
Go wayback & play FOOTBALL FOR WINDOWS (Windows 3.1, 1994), made by an ex-college player.
You're the Coach. Pressure's on 😬
📋 Call the plays. Try not to blow it as the clock runs out! ⏱️
Preserved and emulated in the browser ➡️ archive.org/details/FOOTFW
#SuperBowl
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JD Vance unable to discern booing at Winter Olympics from booing every other day of his life
JD Vance unable to discern booing at Winter Olympics from booing every other day of his life
MILAN, ITALY - United States Vice President JD Vance was reportedly unaware of being booed during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies, due to the fact that he is already relentl...
www.thebeaverton.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
JD Vance unable to discern booing at Winter Olympics from booing every other day of his life
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Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
Exclusive: Site takes a cut of subscriptions to content that promotes far-right ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism
The global publishing platform Substack is generating revenue from newsletters that promote virulent Nazi ideology, white supremacy and antisemitism, a Guardian investigation has found.
The platform, which says it has about 50 million users worldwide, allows members of the public to self-publish articles and charge for premium content. Substack takes about 10% of the revenue the newsletters make. About 5 million people pay for access to newsletters on its platform. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Revealed: How Substack makes money from hosting Nazi newsletters
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Canadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of violating sections of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act related to false advertising.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/can... by Pierre Saint-Arnaud
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/can... by Pierre Saint-Arnaud
Canadian Tire ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million for false advertising
MONTREAL - Canadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of violating sections of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act related to false
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Canadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading guilty to 74 counts of violating sections of Quebec's Consumer Protection Act related to false advertising.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/can... by Pierre Saint-Arnaud
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/can... by Pierre Saint-Arnaud
Some nice aurora right now on the Polar Bears International cam. It's been getting lively!
www.youtube.com/live/a0i1Kg6...
www.youtube.com/live/a0i1Kg6...
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February 7, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Some nice aurora right now on the Polar Bears International cam. It's been getting lively!
www.youtube.com/live/a0i1Kg6...
www.youtube.com/live/a0i1Kg6...
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tower flame bit further out
February 7, 2026 at 6:40 AM
tower flame bit further out
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Etsy is displaying badges to advertise items AI has identified as 'highly crafted' and said the ongoing test is designed to help buyers better understand the items they're browsing. Can artificial intelligence detect which items are made by human artisans?
www.ecommercebytes.com/gzhs
www.ecommercebytes.com/gzhs
Etsy is testing labels in search that suggest higher quality/"craftsmanship".
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
Etsy Testing Quality Labels in Search | CindyLouWho2
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February 7, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Etsy is displaying badges to advertise items AI has identified as 'highly crafted' and said the ongoing test is designed to help buyers better understand the items they're browsing. Can artificial intelligence detect which items are made by human artisans?
www.ecommercebytes.com/gzhs
www.ecommercebytes.com/gzhs
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Etsy is testing labels in search that suggest higher quality/"craftsmanship".
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
Etsy Testing Quality Labels in Search | CindyLouWho2
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February 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Etsy is testing labels in search that suggest higher quality/"craftsmanship".
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
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Happy #FossilFriday! #Beelzebufo, a large frog from the #Cretaceous of #Madagascar, may have eaten baby #dinosaurs. This “devil toad” hops into MOR with Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. The exhibit features living #frogs & fossil #amphibians.
Cast donated by Triebold Paleontology Inc.
Cast donated by Triebold Paleontology Inc.
February 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Happy #FossilFriday! #Beelzebufo, a large frog from the #Cretaceous of #Madagascar, may have eaten baby #dinosaurs. This “devil toad” hops into MOR with Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. The exhibit features living #frogs & fossil #amphibians.
Cast donated by Triebold Paleontology Inc.
Cast donated by Triebold Paleontology Inc.
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The Bearspaw South feeder main replacement Stage B path is set. Work will begin in May. Find out where it will go, and the method they'll use. #yyc #calgary
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Path is set for Bearspaw South feeder main Stage B replacement - LiveWire Calgary
The path of Stage B of the replacement Bearspaw South feeder main line has been determined, and work will begin in late spring, the City of Calgary said. The city released plans via media release on…
livewirecalgary.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The Bearspaw South feeder main replacement Stage B path is set. Work will begin in May. Find out where it will go, and the method they'll use. #yyc #calgary
buff.ly/r5kc0d6
buff.ly/r5kc0d6
Etsy is testing labels in search that suggest higher quality/"craftsmanship".
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
Etsy Testing Quality Labels in Search | CindyLouWho2
Get more from CindyLouWho2 on Patreon
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February 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Etsy is testing labels in search that suggest higher quality/"craftsmanship".
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
This appears to be the next step in highlighting listings that show greater seller skills or contribution, as Etsy has been talking about doing for over a year now.
#EtsySellerNews
Read more about Etsy's plans ⬇️
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Now that the Adobe debacle has started to die down, please don’t forget about the animators. There are a lot of crafts, including animation, that have gotten the shit end of the stick during bargaining for decades. My craft is dying. We need more in house animation.
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Now that the Adobe debacle has started to die down, please don’t forget about the animators. There are a lot of crafts, including animation, that have gotten the shit end of the stick during bargaining for decades. My craft is dying. We need more in house animation.
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Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
February 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
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eBay’s new Item Compare feature lets buyers compare listings in search, but early testing raises questions about data accuracy & ad-driven intent. 🔍
www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-item-co...
www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-item-co...
eBay Launches Item Compare in Search - Early Testing Points to Ad Revenue Over Buyer Experience
eBay’s new Item Compare feature lets buyers compare listings in search, but early testing raises questions about data accuracy & ad-driven intent.
www.valueaddedresource.net
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
eBay’s new Item Compare feature lets buyers compare listings in search, but early testing raises questions about data accuracy & ad-driven intent. 🔍
www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-item-co...
www.valueaddedresource.net/ebay-item-co...
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eBay is running a new monthly webinar series for sellers. The February 19th session will cover advertising strategies for sellers; next month's will cover Store Enhancements & AI.
www.ecommercebytes.com/obr8
www.ecommercebytes.com/obr8
February 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
eBay is running a new monthly webinar series for sellers. The February 19th session will cover advertising strategies for sellers; next month's will cover Store Enhancements & AI.
www.ecommercebytes.com/obr8
www.ecommercebytes.com/obr8
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Once again this month, Etsy sent out Customer Service and Star Seller emails that were full of errors.
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
Paging Etsy; the Star Seller and Customer Service emails are again full of errors this month.
Below is the February Star Seller email for my jewellery shop; stats are supposed to cover the past 3… |...
Paging Etsy; the Star Seller and Customer Service emails are again full of errors this month.
Below is the February Star Seller email for my jewellery shop; stats are supposed to cover the past 3 mo...
www.linkedin.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Once again this month, Etsy sent out Customer Service and Star Seller emails that were full of errors.
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
Once again this month, Etsy sent out Customer Service and Star Seller emails that were full of errors.
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
Paging Etsy; the Star Seller and Customer Service emails are again full of errors this month.
Below is the February Star Seller email for my jewellery shop; stats are supposed to cover the past 3… |...
Paging Etsy; the Star Seller and Customer Service emails are again full of errors this month.
Below is the February Star Seller email for my jewellery shop; stats are supposed to cover the past 3 mo...
www.linkedin.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Once again this month, Etsy sent out Customer Service and Star Seller emails that were full of errors.
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
These need to be fixed, because sellers at risk of being closed for low scores need to be warned at the earliest date possible.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#EtsySellerNews #ecommerce
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We’ve arrived on Bluesky! No fare needed, just follow along for service updates, tips, and a peek at how we keep Calgary moving. #CTRiders
February 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
We’ve arrived on Bluesky! No fare needed, just follow along for service updates, tips, and a peek at how we keep Calgary moving. #CTRiders
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USPS is offering sellers an option to send international packages duty paid so buyers get no unwelcome surprises upon delivery.
www.ecommercebytes.com/28ed
www.ecommercebytes.com/28ed
February 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
USPS is offering sellers an option to send international packages duty paid so buyers get no unwelcome surprises upon delivery.
www.ecommercebytes.com/28ed
www.ecommercebytes.com/28ed
Wow! Amazing work
January 31, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Wow! Amazing work
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Restock and Commission Openings coming in 1 hour!
10% of sales on my protest pots will be going to DHH Church Food Drive Fund, which delivers assistance to families in Minneapolis.
Listing previews: amyraehill.com
10% of sales on my protest pots will be going to DHH Church Food Drive Fund, which delivers assistance to families in Minneapolis.
Listing previews: amyraehill.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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America is not a “safe” country any longer.
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
Stand up to Trump: End the Safe Third Country Agreement
Sign the petition calling on Canada to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders.
you.leadnow.ca
January 29, 2026 at 9:38 PM
America is not a “safe” country any longer.
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
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Any of my followers (or followers of my followers) based in Tucson and want to comment on ICE/CBP presence in Tucson? I know multiple folks headed there soon and would like a sense of what's happening on the ground.
January 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Any of my followers (or followers of my followers) based in Tucson and want to comment on ICE/CBP presence in Tucson? I know multiple folks headed there soon and would like a sense of what's happening on the ground.