Tony Charron
@manaboutcowtown.bsky.social
Calgarian, flaneur and gadabout. If you followed manaboutcowtown on other channels in the past, yep same dude. He/Him 🇨🇦
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The story of my avatar. My family and I oft play Mario Kart. My fav. character is Donkey Kong. And I jokingly call myself Big Daddy Kong because my wife hates it. Has become a bit. Then this summer we went on the pipe coaster in Revelstoke and the photos made us all laugh. Am I wrong? Ha.
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This is the most Starship Troopers coded shit. Paul Verhoeven is like, "shit I should have gone further"
jesus christ
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This is the most Starship Troopers coded shit. Paul Verhoeven is like, "shit I should have gone further"
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This is worth watching if you're interested in the politics of political speech and the constraints of civility, professionalism, and parliamentarism on debate.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
Last night, in debate on a bill the UCP say is meant to protect free, even offensive, speech…
…the UCP tried to censor my speech because they found it…offensive.
But it’s true. Bill 13 will make life worse for African, Caribbean & Black professionals in Alberta.
youtu.be/jWLbFp2yN68?... #abpoli
…the UCP tried to censor my speech because they found it…offensive.
But it’s true. Bill 13 will make life worse for African, Caribbean & Black professionals in Alberta.
youtu.be/jWLbFp2yN68?... #abpoli
The UCP Didn’t Want You To Hear This - How Bill 13 Will Hurt African, Caribbean & Black Albertans
YouTube video by David Shepherd
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is worth watching if you're interested in the politics of political speech and the constraints of civility, professionalism, and parliamentarism on debate.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
Would take some sensitivity, but could make a useful teaching exercise - what did you hear? What did the member actually say? Etc.
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#FluVaccine #GetVaccinated
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data
Laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza have jumped by almost 61 per cent, according to recent data released Friday.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#FluVaccine #GetVaccinated
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Confirmed flu cases jump nearly 61%: federal data #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Woke up to my 9 y.o. daughter singing Flo Rida’s Low to our dog. “Apple bottoms jeans, boots with the fur, the whole club was lookin’ at her.” Made me smile.
December 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Woke up to my 9 y.o. daughter singing Flo Rida’s Low to our dog. “Apple bottoms jeans, boots with the fur, the whole club was lookin’ at her.” Made me smile.
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China hit 25% electric trucking for haulage… rapidly.
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
China hit 25% electric trucking for haulage… rapidly.
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
That’s a huge deal & essentially tells you what’s in store for everyone else. This will force a change in large trucking manufacturers around the world & impact the price of diesel.
We live in interesting times.
@everythingelectric.bsky.social
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Take a read of what is happening to Access for our children in AB:
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
Alberta isn’t fixing healthcare. It’s abandoning it.
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.”
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Take a read of what is happening to Access for our children in AB:
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
canadahealthwatch.ca...
"Families are being asked to pay twice. Once through taxes, and again through out-of-pocket fees, premiums, and the brutal math of what they can and cannot afford."
Both of these teams are 8-4? Hard to tell. (I’ll give Herbert a bit of a pass what with the broken hand and all.)
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Both of these teams are 8-4? Hard to tell. (I’ll give Herbert a bit of a pass what with the broken hand and all.)
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This is compelling. The UCP is manipulating procedural rules in the Legislature to shut down legitimate inquiries. This time it was about settlement expenses in the health area. Next time it could be about settlement expenses in relation to coal.
#ableg #abpoli
#ableg #abpoli
This UCP government continues to find all manner of ways to limit debate. Today they just simply shut it down before it could even begin. It's a new low, even for them.
December 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Did Hurts just take an INT and a fumble on the same play? I only ask so I can tease my brother in law in our fantasy league.
December 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Did Hurts just take an INT and a fumble on the same play? I only ask so I can tease my brother in law in our fantasy league.
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The best time to quit Spotify was several years ago, but the second best time is today.
Pretty infuriating: King Gizzard quit Spotify over ethical concerns -- and now Spotify is letting AI knockoffs of its music (with all the lyrics copied verbatim) proliferate on its platform
futurism.com/future-socie...
futurism.com/future-socie...
King Gizzard Pulled Their Music From Spotify in Protest, and Now Spotify Is Hosting AI Knockoffs of Their Songs
An impersonator appears to be using generative AI to poorly clone rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's iconic sound on Spotify.
futurism.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The best time to quit Spotify was several years ago, but the second best time is today.
I’ll be honest the “unelected judges shouldn’t be able to limit the power of elected officials” takes of Danielle Smith is the kind of complete ignorance on the three branches of government and their roles I’d expect from a Premier who once suggested we serve tainted meat to the unhoused.
December 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I’ll be honest the “unelected judges shouldn’t be able to limit the power of elected officials” takes of Danielle Smith is the kind of complete ignorance on the three branches of government and their roles I’d expect from a Premier who once suggested we serve tainted meat to the unhoused.
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Danielle Smith the Authoritarian Hates Judges
How dare unelected judges curb the power of the Premier's Office?
The Constitution Act 1982, you say? Nasty thing. Very inconvenient for authoritarians like @abdaniellesmith.
Off with their rights!
#ableg
youtu.be/WoF6_BuO0lU
How dare unelected judges curb the power of the Premier's Office?
The Constitution Act 1982, you say? Nasty thing. Very inconvenient for authoritarians like @abdaniellesmith.
Off with their rights!
#ableg
youtu.be/WoF6_BuO0lU
Danielle Smith the Authoritarian Hates Judges
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Danielle Smith the Authoritarian Hates Judges
How dare unelected judges curb the power of the Premier's Office?
The Constitution Act 1982, you say? Nasty thing. Very inconvenient for authoritarians like @abdaniellesmith.
Off with their rights!
#ableg
youtu.be/WoF6_BuO0lU
How dare unelected judges curb the power of the Premier's Office?
The Constitution Act 1982, you say? Nasty thing. Very inconvenient for authoritarians like @abdaniellesmith.
Off with their rights!
#ableg
youtu.be/WoF6_BuO0lU
Been there. And the advanced Canadian skill test was when everyone had similar winter boots and you needed to find your specific size when you were like 9 Pilsner and several bong rips deep at the end of the night.
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Been there. And the advanced Canadian skill test was when everyone had similar winter boots and you needed to find your specific size when you were like 9 Pilsner and several bong rips deep at the end of the night.
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Corb Lund's "No New Coal in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains" petition application has been approved.
Application approval announcement:
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Current Citizen Initiative Petitions: www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
#Alberta #ableg #abpoli
Application approval announcement:
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Current Citizen Initiative Petitions: www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
#Alberta #ableg #abpoli
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Corb Lund's "No New Coal in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains" petition application has been approved.
Application approval announcement:
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Current Citizen Initiative Petitions: www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
#Alberta #ableg #abpoli
Application approval announcement:
www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
Current Citizen Initiative Petitions: www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
#Alberta #ableg #abpoli
Apple Music I enjoy you but when I am listening to a Bob Dylan album and a version of a song plays that I know is incorrect (live, alternate version) it drives me nuts. I get it l, he has released lots of versions of some songs but c’mon. Do I need to break out my CD or LPs.
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Apple Music I enjoy you but when I am listening to a Bob Dylan album and a version of a song plays that I know is incorrect (live, alternate version) it drives me nuts. I get it l, he has released lots of versions of some songs but c’mon. Do I need to break out my CD or LPs.
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Folks, I'm hoping to go to the NDP leadership convention in Winnipeg in March to cover it for The Orchard. In order to do so, I need 16 new paid subscribers by the end of the year.
Who's gonna help me?
www.readtheorchard.org
Who's gonna help me?
www.readtheorchard.org
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December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Folks, I'm hoping to go to the NDP leadership convention in Winnipeg in March to cover it for The Orchard. In order to do so, I need 16 new paid subscribers by the end of the year.
Who's gonna help me?
www.readtheorchard.org
Who's gonna help me?
www.readtheorchard.org
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AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification & a lack of diversity — especially for athletes theconversation.com/ai-is-perpet...
"AI learns body ideals from same biased society that has long fuelled body image pressure."
"...a lack of diversity & a vortex of unreachable standards."
"AI learns body ideals from same biased society that has long fuelled body image pressure."
"...a lack of diversity & a vortex of unreachable standards."
AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification and a lack of diversity — especially for athletes
AI-generated images reinforce narrow, unrealistic and exclusionary body ideals, which are harmful to our body image.
theconversation.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
AI is perpetuating unrealistic body ideals, objectification & a lack of diversity — especially for athletes theconversation.com/ai-is-perpet...
"AI learns body ideals from same biased society that has long fuelled body image pressure."
"...a lack of diversity & a vortex of unreachable standards."
"AI learns body ideals from same biased society that has long fuelled body image pressure."
"...a lack of diversity & a vortex of unreachable standards."
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Alberta Justice Colin Feasby’s decision on a proposed referendum question affirmed it would violate Treaty Rights, Section 35 of the Constitution, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It's a decision the Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations is applauding.
www.aptnnews.ca?p=280917
www.aptnnews.ca?p=280917
Alberta Judge rules referendum on separation unconstitutional
Justice Colin Feasby’s decision affirmed a referendum would violate Treaty Rights, Section 35 and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
www.aptnnews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Alberta Justice Colin Feasby’s decision on a proposed referendum question affirmed it would violate Treaty Rights, Section 35 of the Constitution, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It's a decision the Confederacy of Treaty Six Nations is applauding.
www.aptnnews.ca?p=280917
www.aptnnews.ca?p=280917
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Smith says, "unified Canada," then Mickey Amery puts forth Bill 14, potentially taking the separatist referendum question from the Alberta courts and under ministry control. Believe what they do, not what they say. #abpoli #ableg #alberta #ABresistance
December 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Smith says, "unified Canada," then Mickey Amery puts forth Bill 14, potentially taking the separatist referendum question from the Alberta courts and under ministry control. Believe what they do, not what they say. #abpoli #ableg #alberta #ABresistance
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“An RCMP probe is continuing. Mr. Wylie is still labouring to finish his report before next April, when his term expires, since the government has rebuffed his request for an extension.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Globe editorial: The questions unanswered in Alberta’s health care procurement controversy
The province has called off negotiations for two private surgical facilities, but the mystery surrounding the government’s actions remains
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
“An RCMP probe is continuing. Mr. Wylie is still labouring to finish his report before next April, when his term expires, since the government has rebuffed his request for an extension.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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Gen AI chatbots return the wrong answer on average 60 PERCENT OF THE TIME, per new study by Colombia Journalism Review
Imagine if you did your job badly 60 percent of the time. Would you receive trillions in investments? Or would you be fired and labelled unusable? www.cjr.org/tow_center/w...
Imagine if you did your job badly 60 percent of the time. Would you receive trillions in investments? Or would you be fired and labelled unusable? www.cjr.org/tow_center/w...
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Gen AI chatbots return the wrong answer on average 60 PERCENT OF THE TIME, per new study by Colombia Journalism Review
Imagine if you did your job badly 60 percent of the time. Would you receive trillions in investments? Or would you be fired and labelled unusable? www.cjr.org/tow_center/w...
Imagine if you did your job badly 60 percent of the time. Would you receive trillions in investments? Or would you be fired and labelled unusable? www.cjr.org/tow_center/w...
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Crazy stat to contemplate:
In 2024 China added almost exactly 1
GW of solar and wind capacity per day (358 GW across the year) – a pace equivalent to
building a typical nuclear reactor every single day.
In 2024 China added almost exactly 1
GW of solar and wind capacity per day (358 GW across the year) – a pace equivalent to
building a typical nuclear reactor every single day.
December 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Crazy stat to contemplate:
In 2024 China added almost exactly 1
GW of solar and wind capacity per day (358 GW across the year) – a pace equivalent to
building a typical nuclear reactor every single day.
In 2024 China added almost exactly 1
GW of solar and wind capacity per day (358 GW across the year) – a pace equivalent to
building a typical nuclear reactor every single day.
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Likely one of the WORST updates in awhile.. Outbreaks sky high, ER Wait times peaking around 11hrs tonight in YEG.. ER Closures, OBGYN Diversions.. COVID, ILI & RSV Peaking towards the moon.. Hold on tight folks.. This is UGLY. @frazzleheadlc.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh...
AHS Update V261 of 2025! 2025-12-07
Rural ED Closures, OBGYN Diversions, OR's Closed, COVID, ILI & RSV Spikes, Measles alert for Stollery Edmonton & much much more! Buckle up folks!
open.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Likely one of the WORST updates in awhile.. Outbreaks sky high, ER Wait times peaking around 11hrs tonight in YEG.. ER Closures, OBGYN Diversions.. COVID, ILI & RSV Peaking towards the moon.. Hold on tight folks.. This is UGLY. @frazzleheadlc.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/frazzleh...
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Petitions that collect tens (even hundreds) of thousands of signatures make a difference by showing that opposition is widespread.
That's why you see the UCP trying so to write off the Forever Canadian and recall initiatives as the product of left wing activism. (They're not.)+
That's why you see the UCP trying so to write off the Forever Canadian and recall initiatives as the product of left wing activism. (They're not.)+
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Petitions that collect tens (even hundreds) of thousands of signatures make a difference by showing that opposition is widespread.
That's why you see the UCP trying so to write off the Forever Canadian and recall initiatives as the product of left wing activism. (They're not.)+
That's why you see the UCP trying so to write off the Forever Canadian and recall initiatives as the product of left wing activism. (They're not.)+