🇨🇦 Shani Komulainen 🍁
@shanikom.bsky.social
Former news-photographer: CP PoY Award 1990. 'Loud-mouth broad’ since 1986. She/her.
📸 Photos mine unless stated. #NoFliter mostly. 📷
Canadian 🇨🇦 Finnish heritage 🇫🇮
#TBI 🧠🤕
[email protected] & [email protected]
📸 Photos mine unless stated. #NoFliter mostly. 📷
Canadian 🇨🇦 Finnish heritage 🇫🇮
#TBI 🧠🤕
[email protected] & [email protected]
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December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The Washington Post is determined to put The Onion out of business.
Opinion | Actually, today’s food prices are a bargain
Measure the time needed to earn the money to pay for a meal. That’s what matters.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
The Washington Post is determined to put The Onion out of business.
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#10minutesfromhome
#Alphabetchallenge
#WeekXForXmas
Seven Swans Are Swimming( probably more but who's counting 😁)🦢🎄
#Alphabetchallenge
#WeekXForXmas
Seven Swans Are Swimming( probably more but who's counting 😁)🦢🎄
December 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#10minutesfromhome
#Alphabetchallenge
#WeekXForXmas
Seven Swans Are Swimming( probably more but who's counting 😁)🦢🎄
#Alphabetchallenge
#WeekXForXmas
Seven Swans Are Swimming( probably more but who's counting 😁)🦢🎄
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An American for-profit healthcare companied tried to hire me this week. Here's how that went. 😉
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
A for-profit American healthcare company tried to hire me
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
An American for-profit healthcare companied tried to hire me this week. Here's how that went. 😉
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
www.youtube.com/shorts/1WKAx...
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The thing about discourse is that once an idea has been introduced into the conversation, it lingers even when the speaker is gone. For the remainder of this century, the defining task for Canadian politicians at any level of government should be how to achieve conscious uncoupling.
"Bestselling author Louise Penny says it would be foolish to dismiss the 51st state rhetoric that U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly leveled at Canada." www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...
Foolish to underestimate what Trump is capable of, says author Louise Penny | CBC Radio
Louise Penny’s new novel explores a sinister plot to make Canada the 51st state — but she’s keen to point out that she wrote it before Donald Trump was re-elected as U.S. president. She spoke with Mat...
www.cbc.ca
December 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The thing about discourse is that once an idea has been introduced into the conversation, it lingers even when the speaker is gone. For the remainder of this century, the defining task for Canadian politicians at any level of government should be how to achieve conscious uncoupling.
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There are still 3 copies of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social's Rivers of London available! It's been DAYS! *sob*
#KindleBookGiveaway #UKKindleBookGiveaway
#KindleBookGiveaway #UKKindleBookGiveaway
Cached UK/IE #KindleBookGiveaway: 5 copies of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social's Rivers of London, the first book in the urban fantasy series, and which I not only have, but have read and enjoyed! You MUST have an amazon.co.uk account to claim these!
#UKKindleBookGiveaway
#UKKindleBookGiveaway
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
There are still 3 copies of @benaaronovitch.bsky.social's Rivers of London available! It's been DAYS! *sob*
#KindleBookGiveaway #UKKindleBookGiveaway
#KindleBookGiveaway #UKKindleBookGiveaway
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Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Come with me on a frosty river walk to my local village last week. Have a glorious day friends ☺️ #BlueSkyMonday #Ireland
#Photography #EastCoastKin #Rivers #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature #NaturePhotography #Reflections #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Walks #Clouds #Castle #Bridge #Trees
#Photography #EastCoastKin #Rivers #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature #NaturePhotography #Reflections #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Walks #Clouds #Castle #Bridge #Trees
December 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Come with me on a frosty river walk to my local village last week. Have a glorious day friends ☺️ #BlueSkyMonday #Ireland
#Photography #EastCoastKin #Rivers #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature #NaturePhotography #Reflections #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Walks #Clouds #Castle #Bridge #Trees
#Photography #EastCoastKin #Rivers #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature #NaturePhotography #Reflections #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Walks #Clouds #Castle #Bridge #Trees
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Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Most discussions about “misinformation” treat the problem as if people simply don’t have good enough critical-thinking skills. It sounds intuitive, but it’s not entirely accurate. The problem isn’t just individual ignorance, it’s the structure of the information environment people are placed into.
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Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
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Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
Not just in Canada!
December 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Not just in Canada!
Which lines of poetry live in your head?
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
~ Jabberwocky by Lewis Carol
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
~ Jabberwocky by Lewis Carol
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Which lines of poetry live in your head?
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
~ Jabberwocky by Lewis Carol
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
“Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
~ Jabberwocky by Lewis Carol
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Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
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youtu.be/G76nKGWRLPU?... I know it's a sea lion and these are seals but still.
"KISS FROM A ROSE" BY SEALS
YouTube video by Real Big Boys
youtu.be
December 7, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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'Twas brillig and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe
All mimsy were the borogoves
And the mome raths outgrabe.
'Beware the Jabberwock, my son,
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch.
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch.
...
The Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe
All mimsy were the borogoves
And the mome raths outgrabe.
'Beware the Jabberwock, my son,
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch.
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch.
...
The Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll
"Teach me half the gladness
That thy brain must know,
Such harmonious madness
From my lips would flow
The world should listen then, as I am listening now."
(From Shelley's "To a skylark" - IMO a serious candidate for the best poem ever written.)
That thy brain must know,
Such harmonious madness
From my lips would flow
The world should listen then, as I am listening now."
(From Shelley's "To a skylark" - IMO a serious candidate for the best poem ever written.)
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 5:23 AM
'Twas brillig and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe
All mimsy were the borogoves
And the mome raths outgrabe.
'Beware the Jabberwock, my son,
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch.
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch.
...
The Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe
All mimsy were the borogoves
And the mome raths outgrabe.
'Beware the Jabberwock, my son,
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch.
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun
The frumious Bandersnatch.
...
The Jabberwocky, Lewis Carroll
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December 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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“Every year, when I see 14 beams of light projected into the sky above Mount Royal, I have to catch my breath.
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“Every year, when I see 14 beams of light projected into the sky above Mount Royal, I have to catch my breath.
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
Stop laughing, it's effjng cold!!
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December 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Stop laughing, it's effjng cold!!
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Every time Donald Trump does something vile and despicable, feel free to post this love song from his number one fan boi Ezra Levant.
December 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Every time Donald Trump does something vile and despicable, feel free to post this love song from his number one fan boi Ezra Levant.
Chilling. Never heard it put so succinctly.
And the chilling quote from Adam Serwar's book
re MAGA:
“Their cruelty made them feel good, it made them feel proud, it made them feel happy. And it made them feel closer to one another… Their shared laughter at the suffering of others is an adhesive that binds them to one another, and to Trump.”
re MAGA:
“Their cruelty made them feel good, it made them feel proud, it made them feel happy. And it made them feel closer to one another… Their shared laughter at the suffering of others is an adhesive that binds them to one another, and to Trump.”
December 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Chilling. Never heard it put so succinctly.
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Those who commit the crimes may be powerful but they don’t get to decide whether or not they are guilty.
I offer this history lesson on why Canada must stand up against murder on the high seas today.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/why-canada...
I offer this history lesson on why Canada must stand up against murder on the high seas today.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/why-canada...
Why Canada Has a Stake in Hegseth’s War Crimes
You may not be familiar with the HMHS Llandovery Castle, which sank off the coast of Ireland on June 27, 1918.
charlieangus.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Those who commit the crimes may be powerful but they don’t get to decide whether or not they are guilty.
I offer this history lesson on why Canada must stand up against murder on the high seas today.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/why-canada...
I offer this history lesson on why Canada must stand up against murder on the high seas today.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/why-canada...
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"And what's the bad rap with asbestos? And lead pipes?"
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"And what's the bad rap with asbestos? And lead pipes?"
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SCOOP: Sources tell me Donald Trump's name was added to the exterior of the US Institute of Peace building ahead of Thursday's peace agreement signing between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which will be held inside the building. Confirming if it's been officially renamed.
December 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Surge pricing on groceries is straight up evil
It’s unclear why the prices differ, but a new notice on Target’s website offers a potential hint: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs
A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Surge pricing on groceries is straight up evil
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