Bethankit Hums
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“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”
― Henry David Thoreau
― Henry David Thoreau
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An exhaustive deep-dive into the rise of Sam Mraiche from bankruptcy to health care titan, with new wrinkles on his connections to the UCP and AHS dealings.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
An exhaustive deep-dive into the rise of Sam Mraiche from bankruptcy to health care titan, with new wrinkles on his connections to the UCP and AHS dealings.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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The entrepreneurs who are part of the booming school safety industry face a cruel irony: they are dependent on the uniquely American epidemic of school shootings.
Inside the $4 billion industry built on America's school shooting epidemic
Filmmakers Jessica Dimmock and Zackary Canepari examine a troubling new market.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The entrepreneurs who are part of the booming school safety industry face a cruel irony: they are dependent on the uniquely American epidemic of school shootings.
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Wtf? We have never had to renew them ever before. This is how they will start making people pay for healthcare. You can bet they will make it difficult to renew.
Renewing health cards won't cost money, but failing to do so will cost coverage medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...
Renewing health cards won't cost money, but failing to do so will cost coverage - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] The UCP government is proposing a set of changes to the Alberta health card under Bill 11, sweeping health-care legislation tabled Monday. Amendments to the Health Insurance...
medicinehatnews.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Wtf? We have never had to renew them ever before. This is how they will start making people pay for healthcare. You can bet they will make it difficult to renew.
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joining the war on AI on the side of bong joon ho
Bong Joon Ho hit me up for the squad you legend deadline.com/2025/11/bong...
November 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
joining the war on AI on the side of bong joon ho
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Our AB govt is focusing on brush fires, while the HC system is burning down.
It’s all shiny new “fire trucks”, without the teams to keep the trucks running, help fight the fires, and do the fire prevention in the first place.
It’s all shiny new “fire trucks”, without the teams to keep the trucks running, help fight the fires, and do the fire prevention in the first place.
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our AB govt is focusing on brush fires, while the HC system is burning down.
It’s all shiny new “fire trucks”, without the teams to keep the trucks running, help fight the fires, and do the fire prevention in the first place.
It’s all shiny new “fire trucks”, without the teams to keep the trucks running, help fight the fires, and do the fire prevention in the first place.
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How big tech is creating its own friendly media bubble to ‘win the narrative battle online’
How big tech is creating its own friendly media bubble to ‘win the narrative battle online’
At a time when distrust of big tech is high, Silicon Valley is embracing an alternative ecosystem where every CEO is a star
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
How big tech is creating its own friendly media bubble to ‘win the narrative battle online’
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Don't expect much media coverage of the consumer boycott this weekend of Trump-enabling corporate retailers like Amazon, Target and Home Depot.
Media won't dig for a story that makes advertisers look bad. It's a purely transactional and nearly universal approach among the corporate media.
Media won't dig for a story that makes advertisers look bad. It's a purely transactional and nearly universal approach among the corporate media.
Amazon faces Black Friday protests from workers over several demands, including on AI
Black Friday sees Amazon workers worldwide protesting unsafe conditions, climate impact, AI growth, and ICE ties.
www.businessinsider.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Don't expect much media coverage of the consumer boycott this weekend of Trump-enabling corporate retailers like Amazon, Target and Home Depot.
Media won't dig for a story that makes advertisers look bad. It's a purely transactional and nearly universal approach among the corporate media.
Media won't dig for a story that makes advertisers look bad. It's a purely transactional and nearly universal approach among the corporate media.
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ALBERTA: “The oil industry has been unregulated for decades, which has allowed them to create huge lakes of toxic waste. ACFN is not planning to sit back and let them try to regulate their way out of this mess without our approval.” www.theenergymix.com/oil-sands-ta... #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
November 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
ALBERTA: “The oil industry has been unregulated for decades, which has allowed them to create huge lakes of toxic waste. ACFN is not planning to sit back and let them try to regulate their way out of this mess without our approval.” www.theenergymix.com/oil-sands-ta... #cdnpoli #ableg #abpoli
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November 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
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Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 for the first time since records began in 1982. The amazing result of HPV vaccination.
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They’re really going to invade Venezuela rent they?
This is wild eye’d, frothing, rabid, jackal chewing on a live power line level craziness.
This is wild eye’d, frothing, rabid, jackal chewing on a live power line level craziness.
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety - www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela is to be closed in its entirety.
www.reuters.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
They’re really going to invade Venezuela rent they?
This is wild eye’d, frothing, rabid, jackal chewing on a live power line level craziness.
This is wild eye’d, frothing, rabid, jackal chewing on a live power line level craziness.
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Isn’t this something that should be investigated? What are the details related to this pardon? Who requested that a pardon be considered on behalf of Juan Hernandez. What documents, emails exist? Was anything of value offered? Who was involved in the process?
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Isn’t this something that should be investigated? What are the details related to this pardon? Who requested that a pardon be considered on behalf of Juan Hernandez. What documents, emails exist? Was anything of value offered? Who was involved in the process?
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In bijna heel Europa wordt grondwater schaarser.
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In bijna heel Europa wordt grondwater schaarser.
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No notes — except watch until the very end…
November 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
No notes — except watch until the very end…
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Booooo giggle giggle #daniellesmith #ucp #alberta #politics #recallthemall
YouTube video by Lisab0923
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November 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Now Nigel Farage has finally answered questions about his close aide Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10.5 years for working for Putin's interests, what about his other close associates? Or indeed himself? bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t... 🧵 1/10
The Five Questions Nigel Farage is Never Asked About Brexit, Trump and Russia
As the media provides the Reform Leader with a prominent platform, Peter Jukes considers all the concerning lines of enquiry that journalists never confront him with
bylinetimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Now Nigel Farage has finally answered questions about his close aide Nathan Gill, sentenced to 10.5 years for working for Putin's interests, what about his other close associates? Or indeed himself? bylinetimes.com/2024/06/19/t... 🧵 1/10
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The price of Western Canadian Select Oil over the last 5 years #Abpoli #Ableg #Cdnpoli #EconSky Alberta is budgeting for $75. Break even for oil companies ranges from $43 to $75, depending on the project and stage. New projects need at least $75. #MarkCarney #CanadaSky
November 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The price of Western Canadian Select Oil over the last 5 years #Abpoli #Ableg #Cdnpoli #EconSky Alberta is budgeting for $75. Break even for oil companies ranges from $43 to $75, depending on the project and stage. New projects need at least $75. #MarkCarney #CanadaSky
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This holiday season, adopt one of the three chimpanzees you see here – and help honour Dr. Jane's legacy, too.
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This holiday season, adopt one of the three chimpanzees you see here – and help honour Dr. Jane's legacy, too.
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
Years ago, these three chimpanzees – Zeze, Kabi, and Perrine – were rescued. They were then transferred to Tchimpounga, the Jane Goodall Institute's sanctuary.
Photos: Fernando Turmo
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On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy
A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w/ @tomcardoso.bsky.social @markmackinnon.bsky.social @hoserlibrarian.bsky.social
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The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
Carney's latest pipedream explained
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to see the Pathways Alliance project built in exchange for a new oil pipeline to the BC coast — a risky bet on the country’s economic future.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Pathways Alliance project would inevitably be a massive boondoggle if it ever gets built. It’s only purpose is to greenwash the oil industry and deceive Canadians into thinking we can be a clean petrostate.
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robert irwin’s first act as reigning dancing with the stars champion
The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a "historical win" ➡️ u.afp.com/Shnz
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
robert irwin’s first act as reigning dancing with the stars champion
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The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for #Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop putin
Opinion by Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent russia from seizing more territory by force
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Opinion by Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent russia from seizing more territory by force
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop Putin | Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent Russia from seizing more territory by force, says Dmytro Kuleba, a former foreign minister of Ukraine
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The 28-point ‘peace plan’ for #Ukraine may be dead – but Trump still won’t stop putin
Opinion by Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent russia from seizing more territory by force
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Opinion by Dmytro Kuleba
Kyiv and the rest of Europe must stand together to prevent russia from seizing more territory by force
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Not always a fan of Guilbeault, but it's nice to see there are still politicians willing to act on principle sometimes. globalnews.ca/news/1154707...
Guilbeault resigns from cabinet after Carney signs Alberta pipeline deal | Globalnews.ca
Global News has confirmed Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, the former federal environment minister, has resigned from cabinet.
globalnews.ca
November 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Not always a fan of Guilbeault, but it's nice to see there are still politicians willing to act on principle sometimes. globalnews.ca/news/1154707...