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Thanet Flint
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Thanet Flint @tflint.bsky.social · Apr 13
Something to keep in mind for today and the days ahead!
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chriscannon.bsky.social
My 30th feature in 15 years for UBC Magazine!

We can’t stop the clock, but our life experiences influence how fast it ticks—and how long we stay healthy.

magazine.alumni.ubc.ca/2025/fall-20...
Born to age
From the womb on, our life experiences influence how fast we age—and how long we stay healthy.
magazine.alumni.ubc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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chriscannon.bsky.social
This week in Best of Substack!

- The Dallas-ing of America
- Vertical mirodramas
- Canada's "Gay Purge"
- Sarte's gaze
- The truth behind Buy Now, Pay Later
- Recipes!
- Substack and Freud
- An interview with John Mark McMillan

Read! Share! Subscribe!

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Best of Substack - November 24, 2025
Celebrating creators from every corner of the ‘stack.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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chriscannon.bsky.social
With Trump publicly calling for the death of public officials -- all military veterans -- I'm resharing my post from the Charlie Kirk era. Remember that guy? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Because Pepperidge Farm reads my Substack.

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How Do We Talk About Political Violence?
Parsing the language of attack and retribution.
substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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number10cat.bsky.social
Next time someone asks what's the matter with Musk's Twitter, show them this:
An account in India, amplifying a billionaire from South Africa being cheered by an Irish passport holder (using an alias) to encourage civil unrest in the UK.
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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repauchincloss.bsky.social
Respect for the rule of law is foundational to how America became the greatest nation in the history of the world — with a military known everywhere as no greater friend, no worse enemy. They swear an oath to the Constitution, not the president.
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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nunesalt.bsky.social
Today in 'why we can't fix anything'
georgetakei.bsky.social George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d
If a phone still works fine, it’s not “device hoarding” to keep using it. It’s common sense.
Screenshot of a CNBC headline that reads: “How device hoarding by Americans is costing economy.” The subtext says Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever, which may be smart for consumers but can reduce productivity.
November 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
If a phone still works fine, it’s not “device hoarding” to keep using it. It’s common sense.
Screenshot of a CNBC headline that reads: “How device hoarding by Americans is costing economy.” The subtext says Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever, which may be smart for consumers but can reduce productivity.
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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captmarkkelly.bsky.social
Remembering the time @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social and I almost burnt the garage down cooking a turkey. Hopefully today goes better. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
November 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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captmarkkelly.bsky.social
I don’t remember having lobster when I was on the International Space Station! But I guess I never spent a Thanksgiving there either. I know it’s not easy to be away from family, so Happy Thanksgiving to everyone aboard.
'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)
If all goes to plan, a new Soyuz astronaut crew will join the ISS in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
www.space.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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bodegacats.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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leonardlloyd.bsky.social
The 10 Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the World, According to Our Readers
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The 10 Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the World, According to Our Readers
The places all over the world—from Canada to South Africa—where you felt most at home.
www.cntraveler.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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jamellebouie.net
a young woman who signed up to serve her community and our narcissistic, despotic president decided to use her as a prop for his ego
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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rincewind.run
good news everyone the Mistaken Text From Grandma Thanksgiving buddy drama is still going strong

this story delights me every year
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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kentremendous.bsky.social
ChatGPT is spending trillions of dollars and destroying the environment so people can figure out that you should make pasta on a date
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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pauleric70.bsky.social
Shoebill storks will bow to communicate with other shoebills they have a friendly relationship with.

This is Sushi, the shoebill stork who resides at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center.☺️💙😎

[📹 Melissa Askew]
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social
In honor of “Turkey Day” here are some very judgmental-looking birds.
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
The era we are living in offers too many illustrations of greed, narcissism, and hatefulness. But I still believe we can recommit ourselves to serving the common good of all Americans. [Artwork by Jennifer Bloomer]
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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ericcolumbus.bsky.social
This is the latest incident of Trump turning tragedy into self-love. Off the top of my head, prior examples include his 2017 visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and of course 9/11:
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"The president paused in front of the exhibit that discussed the role of the Dutch in the slave trade," Bunch writes. "As he pondered the label I felt that maybe he was paying attention to the work of the museum. He quickly proved me wrong. As he turned from the display he said to me, 'You know, they love me in the Netherlands.’ All I could say was let's continue walking.” • On September 11, 2001, just hours after terrorists brought down the World Trade Center, Donald Trump seemed to brag that one of his buildings was now the tallest in downtown Manhattan. • "I mean, 40 Wall Street actually was the second-tallest building in downtown Manhattan, and it was actually before the World Trade Center the tallest, and then when they built the World Trade Center it became known as the second-tallest, and now it's the tallest," he said on local TV station WWOR. • The interview came under scrutiny during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. • Trump's claim that his building was then the tallest in downtown Manhattan wasn't accurate - the nearby 70 Pine Street building is 25 feet taller than Trump's 40 Wall Street, though Trump's building has four more stories.
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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karaswisher.bsky.social
Alternate take if you are not a Trump toady like Judge Winebox: Performative militarization of a relatively safe city — extremely so around the White House — puts lives unnecessarily at risk. This avoidable tragedy all falls on the administration.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Pirro: "These Guardsmen and all who are here to protect the District are the line that separates a civilized society from a barbaric one."
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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pauleric70.bsky.social
Timeline Cleanse ⚜️🤍⚜️🤍⚜️🤍⚜️

Wild horses in the snowy forest
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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pauleric70.bsky.social
Brian Allen

Asked whether he’ll attend the funeral of the National Guard member killed in the D.C. attack, Trump didn’t offer condolences, didn’t acknowledge the family, didn’t commit to showing up.

He immediately pivoted to bragging about how popular he is in West Virginia.
November 28, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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mickeyd123.bsky.social
Wow, this is a load of bullshit.
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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prchovanec.bsky.social
Let's not confuse the people giving the stupid orders with the people who have to deal with following them, who are often good and decent people.
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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pauleric70.bsky.social
Timeline Cleanse ⚜️🧡⚜️💛⚜️💙⚜️

All the colours of autumn in just one tree ☺️
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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bencollins.bsky.social
Important to do this press conference about a mass shooting from behind a comic book convention’s folding table inside the hotel from The Shining.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 AM