Brendan Simons
@nuclearnerd.bsky.social
Mechanical Engineer, lead Mentor for Celt-X Robotics FRC Team 5406, husband and recovering dreamer. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Oh damn… it sounded so good and totally legit too
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Oh damn… it sounded so good and totally legit too
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Wow.. I've heard dozens of covers of Creep but none more beautiful than this by Avie Sheck and his mum
#radiohead #music
youtu.be/nZoHuoFQyrI?...
#radiohead #music
youtu.be/nZoHuoFQyrI?...
Mom & I Cover Creep By Radiohead (she is a classical Indian singer 🕉️)
YouTube video by Avie Sheck
youtu.be
January 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Wow.. I've heard dozens of covers of Creep but none more beautiful than this by Avie Sheck and his mum
#radiohead #music
youtu.be/nZoHuoFQyrI?...
#radiohead #music
youtu.be/nZoHuoFQyrI?...
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I promise this integration of Indian classical music into Radiohead's Creep, from Avie Sheck and his mom Uma Pant, will delight your ears and heart.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
December 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I promise this integration of Indian classical music into Radiohead's Creep, from Avie Sheck and his mom Uma Pant, will delight your ears and heart.
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
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Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter in a massive show of force.
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
(Pub. Nov. 2025 w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social)
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
(Pub. Nov. 2025 w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social)
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter in a massive show of force.
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
(Pub. Nov. 2025 w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social)
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building.
But after the cameras were gone, federal prosecutors did not charge anyone.
(Pub. Nov. 2025 w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social)
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The sheer evil that requires circa 1000 deaths a day to keep it satisfied. It's incomprehensible to me.
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The sheer evil that requires circa 1000 deaths a day to keep it satisfied. It's incomprehensible to me.
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"Nobody can stop us."
This is what makes me uneasy about the future of our country. The fear that he may he right.
This is what makes me uneasy about the future of our country. The fear that he may he right.
January 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
"Nobody can stop us."
This is what makes me uneasy about the future of our country. The fear that he may he right.
This is what makes me uneasy about the future of our country. The fear that he may he right.
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One good thing about me is that my brain works and I don't fall for Orwellian, propaganda nonsense like this.
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
December 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
One good thing about me is that my brain works and I don't fall for Orwellian, propaganda nonsense like this.
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
The Israelis are breaking the ceasefire and NBC News is actively running interference to support the Israeli government (as are most other American corporate media outlets).
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a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
Because you're an adult you fucking muppet. You gotta pay the magic forward.
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
a load-bearing component of “the magic of Christmas” is the invisible domestic labor of moms
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
you are now realizing how much she was doing for you and instead of just thanking her you’ve decided it’s about the decline of civilization
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The point I wish got emphasized more is that the big winners from congestion pricing are *people who urgently need to drive*. Because they are ones that travel times really matter for. I always thought that instead of congestion pricing it should be called "free streets" - free from other cars.
this is incredible stuff. most state DOTs would spend tens of billions on highway expansions to try and see numbers like this (that wouldn’t even pan out anyway thanks to induced demand lol)
December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The point I wish got emphasized more is that the big winners from congestion pricing are *people who urgently need to drive*. Because they are ones that travel times really matter for. I always thought that instead of congestion pricing it should be called "free streets" - free from other cars.
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I think every grandpa should be allowed to get on tv and yell for an hour
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I think every grandpa should be allowed to get on tv and yell for an hour
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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I still can't believe they're trying to make a war happen out of thin air. Not just their abrogation of Congress's role in formally declaring a war -- that's been a slippery slope for decades -- but their total unwillingness even to go through the motions of drumming up public support.
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I still can't believe they're trying to make a war happen out of thin air. Not just their abrogation of Congress's role in formally declaring a war -- that's been a slippery slope for decades -- but their total unwillingness even to go through the motions of drumming up public support.
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Millions Of Americans Horrified To Find Piece Of Shit They Voted For Three Times Still Piece Of Shit Ten Years Later
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Millions Of Americans Horrified To Find Piece Of Shit They Voted For Three Times Still Piece Of Shit Ten Years Later
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New Canadian trade deal with India only allows for 1 assassination per year
New Canadian trade deal with India only allows for 1 assassination per year
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reportedly outlined a first draft of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which includes a sub-clause limi...
www.thebeaverton.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
New Canadian trade deal with India only allows for 1 assassination per year
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Deceptive headlines
December 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Deceptive headlines
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Metrolinx's newly built Finch LRT is so terrible that a man ran the full 10.3-kilometre and beat the train by 18 minutes.
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
MAC BAUER on Instagram: "🏃♂️ Beat the Finch LRT by 18 min
📍 Toronto • Always running faster than transit 🚆
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#TorontoRunner #RunTO #FinchWest #FinchWestLRT #TTC #TorontoTransit #RunnerLife #SprintL...
In this video, a Toronto runner challenges the Finch LRT to a speed test and comes out on top. The runner shares their experience and provides insights into the city's public transit system, highlight...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Metrolinx's newly built Finch LRT is so terrible that a man ran the full 10.3-kilometre and beat the train by 18 minutes.
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
www.instagram.com/p/DSLJLx-j4wF/
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BREAKING TODAY: Vancouver Council finally passed UNANIMOUSLY building bylaw changes allowing single-stair buildings up to 6 storeys, with a @lucymaloney.bsky.social amendment for corresponding zone changes. Congratulations to all who’ve championed this including @lanefab.com & @holz-bau.bsky.social.
Single stair code changes coming to @cityofvancouver.bsky.social council today.
It’s been several years of work getting to this point.
It’s not everything that I’d want but it’s a good first step, with external single stairs and low/mid rise scissor stairs as entirely new housing options.
It’s been several years of work getting to this point.
It’s not everything that I’d want but it’s a good first step, with external single stairs and low/mid rise scissor stairs as entirely new housing options.
December 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
BREAKING TODAY: Vancouver Council finally passed UNANIMOUSLY building bylaw changes allowing single-stair buildings up to 6 storeys, with a @lucymaloney.bsky.social amendment for corresponding zone changes. Congratulations to all who’ve championed this including @lanefab.com & @holz-bau.bsky.social.
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More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
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“To look at people in capitalist society and conclude that human nature is egoism, is like looking at people in a factory where pollution is destroying their lungs and saying that it is human nature to cough.”
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“To look at people in capitalist society and conclude that human nature is egoism, is like looking at people in a factory where pollution is destroying their lungs and saying that it is human nature to cough.”
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
— Andrew Collier, Marx: A Beginner’s Guide.
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I will vote for whoever promises to fire this entire piece of legislation into the sun
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Future bike lanes banned by new provincial legislation
New bike lanes on existing roads are banned by new provincial legislation. Bill 60 says municipalities can’t build bike lanes on any part of a road currently used by vehicles.
www.therecord.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I will vote for whoever promises to fire this entire piece of legislation into the sun
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It’s clear he’s selling pardons. It’s become a corrupt practice.
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