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Passionate about technology. Some days are agile. My opinions are my own.

Vancouver
Joined November 2011
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Whether you're a casual movie fan or a dedicated scholar of cinema, there is no network more vital than @tcm. The sheer diversity of material they make available is astonishing. I can't imagine a world without my all-time favorite station, @tcm.❤️ #SaveTCM 🙏
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Laura Skosnik retweeted
In celebration of Halloween, here's a reminder of how to channel your "monsters" for good habits. Gold star to @gemmacorrell for creating these hilarious graphics!
According to the World Air Quality Index, #Vancouver rising to number two on list of cities with the worst air quality in the world. Like us, #Portland and #Seattle also dealing with heavy #wildfire smoke. @GlobalBC @CKNW @MMadryga
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This #VanElection2022, choose one of three ways to vote: ✔️ In person - Voting on Election Day (October 15) ✔️ Advanced voting - October 1, 5, 8, 11, 13 ✔️ Vote by mail - Request a vote by mail package starting September 6 ow.ly/NegU50KynsH #VancouverVotes
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We celebrate the life of Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek actor, trailblazer, and role model, who symbolized to so many what was possible. She partnered with us to recruit some of the first women and minority astronauts, and inspired generations to reach for the stars.
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Life is too short to be mean to strangers online. Go outside and look at some trees.
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“judges have not been ­taking prior record into consideration when ­sentencing repeat offenders.” That may explain why career ­criminals, although only a small ­percentage of all criminals, enjoy almost unlimited freedom to re-offend.” timescolonist.com/islander/l…
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Laura Skosnik retweeted
My bud @scottloudoun spotted this classic @White_Spot ad. 1974: when a pirate pack cost just ONE chocolate gold coin. Incredible. - @CharisHogg & @Jeremy_Baker
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It's #MentalHealthWeek + I’m recognizing the role of community in supporting mental health. In #NorthVan text PACT (778-839-1831) to receive a trauma informed alternative to a police response to mental health distress. We’re in this #TogetherNorthShore. shorturl.at/jEO38
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NEW - The BC government has appointment 2 experts to address repeat offender crimes. They have 120 days to bring back recommendations. #bcpoli
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#StarWarsDay Sequel. May the 4th continue to be with you.
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Making spring memories, one stroll at a time.
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Accurate #Vancouver
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A Thread on Personal Finance💰 Spare few minutes to read this useful & imp. thread⬇️ 1. Rule of 72 (Double Your Money) 2. Rule of 114 (Triple) 3. Rule of 144 (Quadruple) 4. Rule of 70 (Inflation) 5. 50-30-20 Rule 6. 3X Emergency Rule 7. 40℅ EMI Rule 8. Life Insurance Rule
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Introducing Return to Monkey Island, a new game by Ron Gilbert coming in 2022. returntomonkeyisland.com
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CELEBRITY DOG: Angus is a big deal. Perhaps you’ve seen his posters outside Vancouver General Hospital. Angus is Canada’s first superbug sniffing dog, trained to detect C. diff. #Starstruck
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We only rate dogs. This is a mythical wizard. Clearly full of infinite wisdom, but please only send dogs. Thank you... 14/10
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