d.asinDavid

@d_asinDavid
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Polite, reasonable and will not be pushed around. Proud Canadian 🇨🇦

Elbows up!

Solving for Meaningfulness - MacSparky

In productivity, we worship efficiency. The fastest way to clear an inbox. The most automated way to track a project. The most frictionless method to organize our lives. I’m going to suggest something different. When it comes to your goals and plans, efficiency is the enemy. I learned this the hard way last year. Trying... Continue reading →

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Carney to Trump: "There are some places that are never for sale ... having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign, it's not for sale. It won't be for sale ever."
🇨🇦 Chapmans Ice Cream once again setting the example. #ElbowsUp
Happy flag day #Canada
time to pull out the Frodo and Gandalf quote

Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution.

-- Albert Einstein

#RandomQuote

Remember Project 2025? (If you don't, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYwqpx6lp_s)

A certain Dustin J. Carmack participated in its redaction (he wrote the “Intelligence Community” section). He previously worked for the DeSantis campaign, and The Heritage Foundation before that.

He's now working at Meta, and he's in charge of the company’s public policy.

Now read my story about how LGBT and marginalized voices are systematically silenced on Meta’s platforms, and connect the dots. https://www.macstories.net/stories/lgbt-and-marginalized-voices-are-not-welcome-on-threads/

Trump’s Second Term: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s plans for a second term, why it could be much worse than his first term, and what Trump has in common with a hamster. Co...

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Today is truth and reconciliation day in Canada.    
If you feel so inclined please consider giving to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. https://downiewenjack.ca/events/truth-and-reconciliation-week-2023/
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2023 - The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

Join DWF from Sept 25 - Oct 2 2023 for a week of learning and reflection, leading into the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund -

This is really great work, @1password. Truly.

I think a lot about what happens to my digital world after I die — as it has profound affect (effect? whatever) on my physical world. This is a really great and easy to understand guide that I encourage everyone to read, whether or not you're a 1Password user.

As a bonus, there's very little marketing — it's really a great resource.

★★★★★

https://blog.1password.com/get-started-digital-estate-planning/

The complete guide to digital estate planning | 1Password

Download our step by step guide to help you prepare for digital estate planning and setting your loved ones up for success.

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LGBT and Marginalized Voices Are Not Welcome on Threads https://www.macstories.net/stories/lgbt-and-marginalized-voices-are-not-welcome-on-threads/

Here’s a story that I wish I didn’t have to write. But it’s high time that we make this a central point anytime, anywhere Threads is pictured as a decent alternative to Twitter and Mastodon. It is only that if you’re a straight, white male.

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LGBT and Marginalized Voices Are Not Welcome on Threads

<p>As Twitter was crumbling under Elon Musk’s new leadership in 2023, various online circles found themselves flocking to alternative platforms. While some may have kept using Twitter (now known as… X), a non-negligible number of communities migrated over to Mastodon and other smaller platforms. Meanwhile, Meta shipped its own textual social media platform, Threads. The...</p>