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Louis Shalako

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Louis Shalako, founder of Long Cool One Books, is the author of twenty-five books, available from major online retailers. Louis studied Radio, TV and Journalism at Lambton College, later studying fine art.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · Jun 29

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 1h

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Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary after ‘productive’ phone call

US leader announces that he will meet Russia's Vladimir Putin in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 2h

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Israel’s exploding robots still terrorise Gaza neighbourhoods

Israeli forces have erased entire Gaza neighbourhoods by deploying remotely controlled explosives.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 2h

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Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani to face off in New York mayoral debate

In an unusual race, a young Democratic socialist is leading an establishment politician by a wide margin.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 2h

bbc.com/news/article... Perhaps it was just some sort of dementia.

India casts doubt on Donald Trump's claim Narendra Modi will stop buying Russian oil

The Indian government says it is "not aware" of a call in which the US president claimed India's leader made the commitment.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

bbc.com/news/article... It almost seems as if everyone around Trump is a criminal.

John Bolton: Former Trump national security adviser indicted

Bolton's indictment makes him the third of the US president's political opponents to face criminal charges in recent weeks.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 3h

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Poilievre blasts ‘despicable’ RCMP leadership, accuses Mounties of covering up for Trudeau | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the RCMP’s independence in a recent interview, calling the national police force’s leadership "despicable" and accused it of covering up for the Libera...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 11h

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Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus retires from elite swimming | CBC Sports

Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement from elite swimming in a social media post that took Australian sports fans by surprise.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 11h

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JD Vance dismisses criticism of Young Republicans' offensive group chat | CBC News

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has dismissed criticism of a Young Republican group chat that included racist slurs, jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers, despite bipartisan calls for...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 11h

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Canadian home sales slumped in September for 1st time since April | CBC News

The drop in sales came despite an interest rate cut in September. But an economist says the figures aren’t worrying when compared to recent years.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 11h

Aggressive pricing.

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Taken by Ian W. Cooper - Books on Google Play

Taken - Ebook written by Ian W. Cooper. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Take...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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What we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump'

The Paris-inspired proposed monument in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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'The first time sci-fi was presented as serious drama': The forgotten 1960s show that was the original Black Mirror

Sixty years ago, anthology series Out of the Unknown premiered on the BBC. It served up serious, one-off sci-fi dramas exploring our relationship with technology, among other things.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Chey Tae-won: South Korean court strikes down $1bn payout in 'divorce of the century'

The high court has struck down an order for Chey Tae-won to pay a record divorce settlement to his ex-wife.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

The US president says the move is "a big stop", but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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The French city where you can eat gourmet food for €1

In Marseille, France’s most diverse city, a new wave of restaurants is redefining fine dining by blending haute cuisine with community solidarity.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Supreme Court weighs 'earthquake' ruling on Voting Rights Act

The court's decision could lead to the redrawing of congressional districts across the US south.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Trump says he authorised CIA in Venezuela as Maduro says 'no to regime change'

Trump would not be drawn on whether the CIA was seeking to topple Maduro.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Don't tell CTV, they'll declare another fucking miracle.

'Scared the heck out of me': Falling fish smashes Sask. woman's windshield | CBC News

Of all the things that could smash a car’s windshield in Saskatchewan, a fish that fell from the sky is pretty low on the list of likely suspects. But that’s what happened to Marie Ahlstrom when she w...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Ireland is locking down basic income for artists. Could Canada follow suit? | CBC Radio

Ireland has made permanent its three-year pilot program that gave monthly income payments to thousands of artists. Canadian artists are hoping to use that program's success to build momentum for guara...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

www.cbc.ca/news/world/c... It's like they all go to the same shore store.

Alberta beef entering Mexico’s Costco market where U.S. cuts once reigned | CBC News

Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico's 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister Heath...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Trump’s delay at peace summit sparked rare, candid conversation among other leaders on postwar Gaza | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump’s late arrival at the summit he convened in Egypt this week gave his fellow leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, a chance to talk among themselves about the futu...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Ottawa threatens legal action against Stellantis | CBC News

The federal government is threatening automaker Stellantis with legal action if the company doesn't "respect its obligations" to Canadians, according to a letter obtained by CBC News, years after the ...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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This Montreal lawyer accused his former business partner of profiting off Nazi gold | CBC Documentaries

Montreal lawyer Glenn (Joseph) Feldman believed his former business partner was living off stolen Nazi gold. The documentary Gold Bars follows Feldman’s investigation — and tries to unravel the truth.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15h

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Keep an eye out for the northern lights on Thursday night | CBC News

The sun has coughed up three coronal mass ejections which, if Earth-directed, can produce the beautiful northern lights, and it seems that they are heading our way.