Vanessa 🇨🇦🇧🇷🇺🇦
@mzfunkysamba.bsky.social
I'm here for the cat pics. Boa música. Ecoturismo. #ElbowsUp #SlavaUkraini
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"For, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we be brought under foreign rule. It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom which no honest man gives up but with life itself."
- Life lessons taught by a Scottish granny, immigrant mining widow.
- Life lessons taught by a Scottish granny, immigrant mining widow.
December 11, 2025 at 2:25 AM
"For, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we be brought under foreign rule. It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom which no honest man gives up but with life itself."
- Life lessons taught by a Scottish granny, immigrant mining widow.
- Life lessons taught by a Scottish granny, immigrant mining widow.
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Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Enjoy this photo of my cat Sam in front on the Christmas tree 🎄✨
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Enjoy this photo of my cat Sam in front on the Christmas tree 🎄✨
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The Sixth Extinction Tenth Anniversary Edition by Elizabeth Kolbert
Quite a timely revisit to this book
Quite a timely revisit to this book
The Sixth Extinction Tenth Anniversary Edition
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE The 10th Anniversary Edition of the powerful and important work about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natura...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Sixth Extinction Tenth Anniversary Edition by Elizabeth Kolbert
Quite a timely revisit to this book
Quite a timely revisit to this book
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We’re laser-focused on making life more affordable for you.
In Budget 2025, we introduced measures to boost competition and innovation — to bring down prices for Canadians, and give you more choice.
In Budget 2025, we introduced measures to boost competition and innovation — to bring down prices for Canadians, and give you more choice.
December 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We’re laser-focused on making life more affordable for you.
In Budget 2025, we introduced measures to boost competition and innovation — to bring down prices for Canadians, and give you more choice.
In Budget 2025, we introduced measures to boost competition and innovation — to bring down prices for Canadians, and give you more choice.
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Micah and Miara are never too far from each other, their bond is strong and beautiful 🤍🤍
#bonded #bestie #love #beautiful #dmv #adoptable
#bonded #bestie #love #beautiful #dmv #adoptable
December 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Micah and Miara are never too far from each other, their bond is strong and beautiful 🤍🤍
#bonded #bestie #love #beautiful #dmv #adoptable
#bonded #bestie #love #beautiful #dmv #adoptable
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I have to say that I am in agreement with you. Canada would be better served by staying out of the AI business until they actually work. As it stands now it not doing great things. Unless Canada wants to be controlled by tech giants.
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I have to say that I am in agreement with you. Canada would be better served by staying out of the AI business until they actually work. As it stands now it not doing great things. Unless Canada wants to be controlled by tech giants.
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Unclear how a $19 billion dependency on a US tech giant will "promote and protect Canada's digital sovereignty"
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
Microsoft Deepens Its Commitment to Canada with Landmark $19B AI Investment
Today, Microsoft is announcing the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history. We’re adding to our investments – with a total of $19 billion CAD between 2023 and 2027, including more than...
blogs.microsoft.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Unclear how a $19 billion dependency on a US tech giant will "promote and protect Canada's digital sovereignty"
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issue...
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If you think a US-based company would ever *in a million years* put Canadian sovereignty and security even slightly ahead of their profitability upon receiving even the smallest pressure from Trump or any other US President, I have a JPG of an ape I'd like to sell you.
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If you think a US-based company would ever *in a million years* put Canadian sovereignty and security even slightly ahead of their profitability upon receiving even the smallest pressure from Trump or any other US President, I have a JPG of an ape I'd like to sell you.
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Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says #Ukraine
Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections,’ Zelensky Says #Ukraine
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All I want is a computer that lets me keep 927374 tabs open at all times, never shut it down but spill coffee on the keyboard regularly is that too much to ask.
December 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM
All I want is a computer that lets me keep 927374 tabs open at all times, never shut it down but spill coffee on the keyboard regularly is that too much to ask.
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Inuit objects among Indigenous cultural items repatriated from the Vatican
Inuit cultural items unveiled at Museum of History following journey from Vatican | CBC News
After their arrival on a snowy tarmac in Montreal Saturday, a number of Inuit objects among the 62 cultural items belonging to First Nations, Inuit and Métis and repatriated from the Vatican were unve...
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Inuit objects among Indigenous cultural items repatriated from the Vatican
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December 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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A Canadian Standoff:
It's like a Mexican Standoff, but instead of pointing guns at each other, we stop at a door and say, "After you." "No. After you." until someone dies. 🇨🇦
It's like a Mexican Standoff, but instead of pointing guns at each other, we stop at a door and say, "After you." "No. After you." until someone dies. 🇨🇦
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
A Canadian Standoff:
It's like a Mexican Standoff, but instead of pointing guns at each other, we stop at a door and say, "After you." "No. After you." until someone dies. 🇨🇦
It's like a Mexican Standoff, but instead of pointing guns at each other, we stop at a door and say, "After you." "No. After you." until someone dies. 🇨🇦
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Being a corgi is exhausting work.
#CorgiCrew
#CorgiCrew
December 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Being a corgi is exhausting work.
#CorgiCrew
#CorgiCrew
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This has been years of delay.
Hope this is the real thing this time.
The billions in damages to Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure needs to be paid.
Putin is a War Criminal attacking innocent civilians daily.
Hope this is the real thing this time.
The billions in damages to Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure needs to be paid.
Putin is a War Criminal attacking innocent civilians daily.
December 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This has been years of delay.
Hope this is the real thing this time.
The billions in damages to Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure needs to be paid.
Putin is a War Criminal attacking innocent civilians daily.
Hope this is the real thing this time.
The billions in damages to Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure needs to be paid.
Putin is a War Criminal attacking innocent civilians daily.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Miettes one month gotcha day anniversary 💜✨
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Miettes one month gotcha day anniversary 💜✨
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Larry Ellison, the world’s 2nd-richest man, predicts an AI surveillance state where “we’re constantly recording & reporting everything.”
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
December 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Larry Ellison, the world’s 2nd-richest man, predicts an AI surveillance state where “we’re constantly recording & reporting everything.”
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
Are we headed toward a future where every call, text, email & search is tracked by billionaires?
That's not democracy. It's authoritarianism.
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I don't know if folks who didn't grow up in the Christian church grasp how painfully clear the Bible is about treating all humans with dignity and respect. Jesus was like PRETEND THOSE PEOPLE ARE ME IF THAT HELPS.
And yet!
And yet!
Leviticus 19:33-34
New International Version
33 “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
New International Version
33 “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I don't know if folks who didn't grow up in the Christian church grasp how painfully clear the Bible is about treating all humans with dignity and respect. Jesus was like PRETEND THOSE PEOPLE ARE ME IF THAT HELPS.
And yet!
And yet!
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Good night, dear friends. It’s 00:30 in Ukraine. I wish everyone has a safe, peaceful, and calm night. Hopefully see you tomorrow.
December 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Good night, dear friends. It’s 00:30 in Ukraine. I wish everyone has a safe, peaceful, and calm night. Hopefully see you tomorrow.
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Oligarchs should spend more time running their businesses...
December 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Oligarchs should spend more time running their businesses...
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Alternatively the EU should morph into the 'United States of Europe' and consolidate it's defence policy as a federal force.
Fragmenting in the face of fascism is not the way forward.
Fragmenting in the face of fascism is not the way forward.
December 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Alternatively the EU should morph into the 'United States of Europe' and consolidate it's defence policy as a federal force.
Fragmenting in the face of fascism is not the way forward.
Fragmenting in the face of fascism is not the way forward.
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There is no compelling argument to be made that "governments can better represent their people" if the EU is disbanded. The proof of that is Britain, which has been spinning into economic disaster ever since Brexit. That was Boris Johnson's argument. And it has bombed...
December 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
There is no compelling argument to be made that "governments can better represent their people" if the EU is disbanded. The proof of that is Britain, which has been spinning into economic disaster ever since Brexit. That was Boris Johnson's argument. And it has bombed...