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Ian Robertson
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Modest egomaniac + secular humanist misanthrope + erratic Marxist + I design buildings, hopefully passiv, and once climbed Grouse Grind 17 times in a day. Same handle on the bird.
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For someone who hates socialism he sure loves being publicly owned
Hey all. If you would like to see this morning's interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, I have attached a YouTube link below.
Thank you for watching.

youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Vancouver mayor stands by city's budget
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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FDA drops proposed rule on asbestos testing in cosmetics

www.consumeraffairs.com/news/fda-dro...
www.consumeraffairs.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Aerosol transmission of SARSCoV2 virus is the dominant route for transmitting COVID-19.
👏'2025 Faraday Horizon Prize for advancing understanding of the physicochemical properties of exhaled aerosols, and their impact on transmissibility of respiratory pathogens.' @rsc.org
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
June 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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West Point plaque: "Our code of military obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law."
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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- He stopped the policy of encouraging flu immunization in Louisiana
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Controversial Louisiana surgeon general tapped for CDC leadership role
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham has spoken against Covid shots and ended mass vaccination campaigns. Now he's in a position to make national health decisions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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🚨 NEW/EXCLUSIVE: The FBI turned over dozens of emails to me in response to my #FOIA request that provides a behind-the-scenes look at discussions involving the review and redaction of the Epstein files

www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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My daughter and I visited the house we lived in when she was a baby, and she was shocked a 29-year-old Navy guy could afford a nice house in a safe neighborhood.

That wasn’t crazy in 1996 — but today, a nice house is out of reach for so many young people. That has to change.
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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A vision of our future under the mayor's austerity+police program.

If only the police dept could issue building permits...
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Today’s xkcd made me cry.

In a good way.

xkcd.com/3172/
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.

Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.

ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Today on Volts: for years, I've wanted to do a podcast on indoor air quality, and I finally found the perfect guest! Dr. Lagoudas & I discuss indoor air pollutants, the policies and technologies that can control them, and the growing need to frame indoor air quality as a basic human right.
What's the deal with indoor air quality?
From CO2 monitors to better building codes, Dr. Georgia Lagoudas outlines how to clean up the spaces where we spend 90% of our lives.
www.volts.wtf
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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there's a change-in being staged at Vancouver City Hall next week, coinciding with the vote on a proposed budget that may see change tables removed from city facilities to "save money" www.instagram.com/p/DRNu5kYksgu/
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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In New West, the political rhetoric has gotten completely out of control, stoked by the New West Progressives. At our Monday council meeting, the two NWP members voted against me attending a conference about countering online harm and misinformation. Meanwhile, on their social media page, there is
November 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'

people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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the pretzels people twist themselves into to justify their lack of COVID precautions while trying to uphold their self-image as progressive—valuing inclusivity, social justice and scientific awareness—defy the bounds of routine mental gymnastics.

i’d honestly be impressed if i weren’t so disturbed
a man in a red outfit is doing a trick on a stage with a star in the background
Alt: a contortionist in a red outfit twisting his body into a pretzel onstage at “america’s got talent” or some such show
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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"They are literally arguing for large scale RCTs for PPE during Ebola outbreaks because they don't believe in physical science or the precautionary principle."
@sfeltford.bsky.social
I'd like to volunteer @ipaccanada.bsky.social to go deal with Marburg & ebola outbreaks.

"...limited evidence with which to draw conclusions on the comparative effectiveness of PPE to prevent exposure to and transmission of VHFs [viral hemorrhagic fevers] to HCWs."🤬

www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
Personal protective equipment choices for healthcare workers caring for viral hemorrhagic fevers, CCDR 51(1) - Canada.ca
Review summarizing evidence on PPE use by HCWs to prevent exposure to and transmission of VHFs, including EBOV
www.canada.ca
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Great to see @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @jfatkey.bsky.social on the first day of #HousingCentral today! What a kickoff!
November 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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CLARKSVILLE — TN-7 nominee Rep. @aftynbehn.bsky.social (D): “Tennessee & the South is worth fighting for… we’re going to flip this seat and send shockwaves across this nation.” 🇺🇸
November 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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I’m still struggling with the fact that ICE “brown shirts” went to a taco shop and thought they would get served.

F that!
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Dershowitz Tries To Turn Epstein Victims Into Adults
crooksandliars.com
Dershowitz Tries To Turn Epstein Victims Into Adults | Crooks and Liars
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November 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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If a man said what Megyn Kelly said, you would assume he was a trafficker.

This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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KARL: The president claims that Thanksgiving costs are down 25%. Does he know that's not true?

HASSETT: Well if you look at Walmart--

KARL: Wait a minute. I've gotta stop you. The Walmart package this year contains much less than the one last year. That's why the price is less.

November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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I’ve had five minute commutes and hour and a half commutes, and yeah, this completely checks out.
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath

50 reasons to want more walkable cities.
50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
www.fastcompany.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM