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@brian_gettler@mas.to
2026-02-12 14:49:34

Following federal cuts to history-focused organizations, the president of the Canadian Historical Association, Colin Coates, sent this letter to Marc Miller, the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture.
One thing might not be obvious: Coates's reference to Carney's recent Quebec City speech suggests Canadians' need for historical context right now. He doesn't agree with Carney's claims. In fact, most Canadian historians would dispute them.

Letter: Dear Minister Miller, I am writing to you in my capacity as president of the Canadian Historical Association | Société historique du Canada. The members of our association have been distressed to see the recent news about cutbacks in a number of federal government units that are very important to all Canadians who are interested in the history of our country: Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, Parks Canada, and Statistics Canad…
Letter: While we cannot expect the federal government to address problems at the provincial level, in your role as Minister of Canadian Heritage, we hope that we can count on you to advocate on behalf of all Canadians to maintain and enhance the role of agencies that collect data and records and make them accessible to broad publics. We recognise that the country faces many current challenges, but we do not want short-sighted decisions to have long-lasting effects on the future study of the co…
@_tillwe_@mastodon.social
2026-02-12 08:09:25

Neben #startrek Starfleet Academy ging's in meinem Science-Fiction-Januar auch um diverse Weltraumsagas (von 1968 bis 2025) und um Ken Lius Thriller in einer AI-gesättigten Welt, All That We See or Seem.

Science Fiction und Fantasy im Januar 2026
Ich fange mit dem Bildschirm an, das ist einfacher, weil in den letzten Wochen recht reduziert - zum einen deswegen, weil meine Kinder mehr Lust auf Gesellschaftsspiele als auf das gemeinsame Filmgucken hatten, zum anderen, weil ich meine freie Zeit neben Arbeit und Wahlkampf dann lieber in Lego ges

@LaChasseuse@mastodon.scot
2026-03-12 15:32:16

His comment sums things up pretty well, IMO.
ft.com/content/7cab4ec7-4712-4

screenshot: Pavel @spavel.bsky.social The biggest change in software development is not AI code, but a permission structure for disregarding quality in the pursuit of velocity quoted post: @davidgerard.co.uk - 2d Amazon holds engineering meeting following AI-related outages: Ecommerce giant says there has been a ‘trend of incidents’ linked to ‘Gen-AI assisted changes’ https://www.ft.com/content/7cab4ec7-4712-4137-b602-119a44f771de archive: archive.is/wXvF3 lol
@Sustainable2050@mastodon.energy
2026-02-12 20:07:46

Now the US has chosen an admirer of Putin as president, who subsequently halted aid to Ukraine, Europe stepped up, filling most of the gap.
kielinstitut.de/publications/n

Bar graphs showing that, while US and Europe each provided about 50% of military and financial aid in 2024, US support collapsed to near zero on 2025. Europe almost filled that gap.
@cdarwin@c.im
2026-04-12 00:00:56

Talks between the US and Iran appeared to have concluded for now,
Following several hours of talks in Pakistan that are aimed at ending the weeks-long war between Washington and Tehran.
Different Iranian media outlets, including Fars news agency and Tasnim news agency,
are reporting that “serious disagreements” remain
but at the suggestion of Pakistan, another round of talks will be held on Sunday morning.

Islamabad negotiations end as Vance leaves Pakistan without a deal – as it happened
US vice-president says Iran chose not to accept American terms for a deal, including to not build nuclear weapons

@hikingdude@mastodon.social
2026-02-12 19:19:44

For todays #fotovorschlag 'Sitzgelegenheit' / 'seating',
I chose a photo from a trip to #scotland and its highlands years ago.
We so enjoyed the history, landscape people and the haggis.
Best greetings to all the scottish people out there

A tranquil and picturesque scene unfolds in this image, featuring a historic castle set against a dramatic sky. The castle, constructed from stone, exudes an air of timeless grandeur with its turrets, arched windows, and a flag flying atop one of the towers. The architecture suggests a rich history, adding a sense of mystery and charm to the scene. In the foreground, a well-maintained green lawn stretches out, providing a vibrant contrast to the stone structure. A striking red bench is positio…
@toooobeeee@social.linux.pizza
2026-02-12 22:08:48

TIL: Bud "Harold" Cort hatte auch eine kleine Rolle in einem meiner absoluten Lieblingsfilme. Er spielte in Michael Manns "Heat" von 1995 den schmierigen Pommesjongleur ('Solenko'), der den späteren Fluchtfahrer ('Donald') brutal runtermacht und dessen Lage als Häftling auf Bewährung eiskalt ausnutzen will...
#funfact

Filmstill aus 'Heat' (1995) von Michael Mann: Bud Cort als Solenko, der schmierige Imbissbudenmanager. Unrasiert, mit zynischem Gesichtsausdruck, die rechte Augenbraue verächtlich hochgezogen, die Haare mit weit zurückweichendem Haaransatz glatt nach hintengekämmt. Eine durch und durch unsympathische Rolle.
@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-03-12 18:00:49

"Panama’s golden frogs return to the wild after 17-year battle with deadly fungus"
#Panama #Frogs #Animals

Panama’s golden frogs return to the wild after 17-year battle with deadly fungus | The Optimist Daily
After 17 years in captivity, Panama’s golden frogs are being reintroduced to the wild following devastating losses from chytrid fungus.

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-03-12 00:09:14

Iraq oil ports halt operations after tanker attacks – report
Iraqi officials are saying oil ports have “completely stopped operations” while commercials ports continue to operate after an attack on a fuel tankers, according to Iraqi state media.
Iraqi port security officials have said two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were in flames after being attacked by Iranian boats laden with explosives, killing a foreign crew member.
Iraq’s General Company for Ports chief Fa…

Middle East crisis live: Iran launches ballistic missiles in Qatar territory as Trump says US has ‘got to finish the job’
Thai navy responds to attack on bulk carrier; sources say Iran has deployed a dozen mines in the strait

@cdarwin@c.im
2026-03-11 19:56:07

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright,
a former fracking executive,
was accused on Tuesday of manipulating global markets
after he posted a striking claim on social media:
The American Navy, he wrote, had “successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil remains flowing.”
The post on X was deleted minutes later,
after “oil prices slid at their steepest pace in years,” according to the Wall StreetJournal.
The White House pres…

Trump Energy Chief Accused of Manipulating Oil Markets With Deleted Post About Strait of Hormuz | Common Dreams
"The fusion of war-making and market manipulation by top Trump officials isn't entirely without precedent," said one observer, "but the speed and brazenness does seem new."