Supporter of trans kids. Eccentric cook, avid reader, eclectic music lover, 'Bent Trike enthusiast, co-op housing activist, computer science grad, curling fan, lawyer (retired). 🇨🇦
TIL that the Central California Valley (which includes the Sacramento Valley which includes this aquifer) produces ONE QUARTER of the food grown in the U.S. Seems bad!
Science MagazineNew satellite data reveal in unprecedented detail how groundwater reservoirs permanently lose their ability to store water. https://scim.ag/4h1qteW
It was a long struggle to get Medicare and Medicaid in place. How successful will the Trump GOP be in unwinding it completely? They think that if you or a loved one get sick and can’t afford healthcare, it’s your own fault for not being rich. #VoteThemOut
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR)July 30, 2026
“Later Thursday, the 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) met and announced it rejected Infantino’s plan.” cc @pauldecampo.bsky.social
The Associated PressNorth America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.
City Solicitor. One of the many roles I would never have sought. Sounds like Ms. Walberg was one of the good ones.
Matt ElliottCouncil is stirring. They're set to begin shortly. The morning session will begin with a tribute to City Solicitor Wendy Walberg, who is retiring after 35 years of trying to get City Hall to listen to her legal advice. Day two stream is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABNY...
Well this is too bad. I hope Music Africa and the City can work out an alternative site so AfroFest can return in 2027.
TorontoTodayRiding the rails between Windsor and Detroit as a Customs Inspector.
RevanEnough “what would you do on the commune questions” If you got sent back 100 years and were given your grandparent’s job, what are you doing?
Great reporting by Fatima at the Narwhal. Protecting endangered species places restrictions on places that might otherwise be subject to development. When Premier Ford talks about “the people”, he doesn’t mean you and me. He means developers and donors to his party. VOTE THEM OUT!
Mike VlasicFord the people Ford 'em hard