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Marilyn Anne Campbell

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Writer interested in animals, nature, and the arts, but distracted by our crumbling ecosystems/society. Uni of Edinburgh grad student in Int'l Animal Welfare, Ethics & Law She/her | ON Canada 🐱 Charlotte, Rubin 🐰 George https://www.marilynannecampbell.com

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A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator YouTube video by ForbrukerrΓ₯det - Norwegian Consumer Council

too good

04.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

πŸ“ˆπŸ“Š: Ontario appears to have pulled back on sharing data. That's an idea we put to the premier's office, which told us:

"To imply the government has reduced or removed process measures is factually incorrect and misleading to your readers.”

Here are the examples #OnPoli

02.03.2026 22:22 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 3
Humber Arboretum March Break Nature Day Camp. Photos of kids running outside making crafts out of natural materials, and holding a deer antler. Ages 6 to 12. $405. Humber dot see eh slash arboretum slash camp. Humber Arboretum logo. Accredited member badge from the Ontario Camps Association.

Humber Arboretum March Break Nature Day Camp. Photos of kids running outside making crafts out of natural materials, and holding a deer antler. Ages 6 to 12. $405. Humber dot see eh slash arboretum slash camp. Humber Arboretum logo. Accredited member badge from the Ontario Camps Association.

We still have spots available for March Break Nature Camp at the Humber Arboretum! Get your kids outside to embrace the wonder of the changing seasons.
Ages 6 to 12
$405 for all 5 days
Located behind Humber Polytechnic North Campus in North Etobicoke, #Toronto
humber.ca/arboretum/le...

02.03.2026 16:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We Support Protesting Against Any Authoritarian Government Except Our Own β€œPresident Trump called on Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting against their government and warned that those responsible for killing demonstrat...

"No peaceful demonstrator should ever be killed for standing up to their government. Unless, of course, they’re a suburban mom in an SUV that’s driving away from law enforcement."

28.02.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 311 πŸ” 86 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4
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a hand is holding a cell phone with the statue of liberty on it ALT: a hand is holding a cell phone with the statue of liberty on it

With the US-Israel war against Iran underway, be especially cautious about what you post and share in moments like this. #checkyoursources

28.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6

The world could be such a nice place if we allowed it. It's all so goddamn unnecessary. There's no need for any of it. It's so beautiful here. It should be so cool to be alive

28.02.2026 12:42 πŸ‘ 16322 πŸ” 5053 πŸ’¬ 126 πŸ“Œ 103
These pics are of my conversation with the Google AI app on this search. My part will be marked with a "Q:" for question, and its will be an "A:" for answer.

Q: what comedy show used the recurring line "Bong! start again!" as a gag?

A: The recurring line "Bong! Start again!" was a signature gag in the British comedy series The Benny Hill Show.
The line was typically used by Benny Hill himself to interrupt a sketch that was "going wrong" or becoming too absurd, often while playing a flamboyant or incompetent director or interviewer. After the loud "Bong!" sound effect and the command to restart, the scene would immediately reset to the beginning with the actors attempting to play it "straight" again, only for the same or a new comedic mistake to occur.
Are you looking for a specific sketch where this was used, or would you like to see other famous catchphrases from the show?

These pics are of my conversation with the Google AI app on this search. My part will be marked with a "Q:" for question, and its will be an "A:" for answer. Q: what comedy show used the recurring line "Bong! start again!" as a gag? A: The recurring line "Bong! Start again!" was a signature gag in the British comedy series The Benny Hill Show. The line was typically used by Benny Hill himself to interrupt a sketch that was "going wrong" or becoming too absurd, often while playing a flamboyant or incompetent director or interviewer. After the loud "Bong!" sound effect and the command to restart, the scene would immediately reset to the beginning with the actors attempting to play it "straight" again, only for the same or a new comedic mistake to occur. Are you looking for a specific sketch where this was used, or would you like to see other famous catchphrases from the show?

I'm like most of us: grappling to understand this "AI" thing and just what it is and isn't…

Today I had this enlightening encounter that really helped in this. I'm going to capture it here as my own record, but also for others who may learn from it too.

I was trying to trace a joke punch line… /1

21.02.2026 06:09 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 10

That is an incredible pull quote from Meta, jesus. Masks fully coming off.

13.02.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 70 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal?

Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail…

Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you.

Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.

06.02.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 12520 πŸ” 1834 πŸ’¬ 336 πŸ“Œ 319

Oh they are absolutely in it, being Statler and Waldorf. It is literally just a new episode of the old show with a few of the newer characters incorporated, like Pepe. There's a Bunsen and Honeydew sketch, too. No standalone Swedish Chef scene, but he's in there.

06.02.2026 00:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The new episode of The Muppet Show is great fun because it's a new episode of The Muppet Show.
Chickens backing up Sabrina Carpenter? Yes.
Rats getting their own musical number? Yes.
Maya Rudolph flirting with her monster seat-mate? Yes.
*And* they wisely kept the theme song.
I hope they make more.

05.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S. | CBC News Speaking at an Ottawa gala late Wednesday, former prime minister Stephen Harper said that Canada must urgently pivot in the face of an erraticΒ U.S. presidentΒ and reduce its dependence on the American ...

Gee thanks, Stephen Harper. None of us were thinking that until you brought it up just now. /s

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

05.02.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nooooo! Not Catherine O'Hara!

31.01.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The small bench inside of a bus shelter has been filled with a pile of snow boulders.

The small bench inside of a bus shelter has been filled with a pile of snow boulders.

Why are some people like this?

(I was early for my bus so yes, that bench is now clear. Y'know, in case someone needs to sit down.)

30.01.2026 13:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Making a splash: Fish are back in Toronto’s Don River Toronto’s Don River was declared dead in 1969, but after extensive cleanup efforts, local wildlife are returning.

🐟🐟🐟

www.cp24.com/local/toront...

30.01.2026 02:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So in attempts to de-Google, has anyone found an alternative to Google Alerts that they like? Bonus points if it's not a US company, but right now I'm interested in hearing about any options that give comparable results.

29.01.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Winnipeg retains bird-friendly development requirement after 'unprecedented' squawking from public | CBC News City council preserved a version of a bird-friendly window requirement for new mixed-used builds near major corridors and malls in Winnipeg on Wednesday, after receiving what Coun. Brian Mayes called ...

Congrats to all the advocates who worked so hard to keep bird friendly building requirements in Winnipeg!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

28.01.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Subway cars at Bloor/Yonge station, covered in icicles

Subway cars at Bloor/Yonge station, covered in icicles

The TTC subway cars this morning

27.01.2026 13:34 πŸ‘ 226 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 12

Thanks to @stewartprest.ca for writing it!

27.01.2026 02:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From @stewartprest.ca and @thetyee.ca
Read the full article below.
(support academic institutions; support independent journalism)

26.01.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Apartment rental companies: You must provide us with a notarized letter of employment and your manager's home address and your last 1000 paystubs!

Also apartment rental companies: We only do showings Monday to Friday from 10 to 4.

26.01.2026 16:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Am the Payroll Accountant for Professional Protestors in Minnesota, and I Am Swamped β€œHouse Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., slammed Minnesota state leaders after anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators disrupted a...

"Hi, everyone. I know things are hectic as heck right now, but please be sure to fill out your timesheets every Friday by 5 p.m. Central. I can’t pay you unless I know your hours. Please also try to be accurate."

25.01.2026 15:00 πŸ‘ 1136 πŸ” 266 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 31

Do I believe in astrology? No. And yet...

Can't help but note this is supposed to kick off tomorrow:

"The last time [Neptune] moved through Aries was from 1861 to 1875... This upcoming journey will last around 13 years, helping reawaken us to our highest ideals and express them with conviction."

25.01.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It is horrifying to watch our neighbouring democracy lose itself.

25.01.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 8

From Canada's @22-minutes.bsky.social

25.01.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The first Minnesota murder, they refused to let a medical professional help the woman they shot. The second Minnesota murder, they simply shot the medical professional.

24.01.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 9981 πŸ” 2521 πŸ’¬ 80 πŸ“Œ 45

I love how the picture suggests that Bonhomme is part of the cabinet lol

23.01.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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Rebuilding A Legacy: Global donations heal The Bunny Museum The Bunny Museum, a longtime Altadena attraction home to more than 60,000 bunny items, was destroyed in the Eaton Fire in January 2025. Nearly the entire collection was lost, with

Rebuilding A Legacy: Global donations heal The Bunny Museum

www.pasadenaweekly.com/feature_stor...

23.01.2026 03:06 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Meet the Canada Reads 2026 contenders | CBC Books The debates take place April 13 to 16 live at 10 a.m. ET.

Had to hustle over to my @pagebound.bsky.social account and update my "Canada Reads Contenders" list, because the 2026 selections were announced today!
www.cbc.ca/books/canada...

23.01.2026 00:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

U of T History PhD applications: 96 two years ago, 177 this year

22.01.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 136 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 6