The contrast between the potential devastation in Iran and Artemis exploration is striking. On the one hand there is the threat of civilizational annihilation, driven by hubris and ego. On the other is a perspective of shared humanity that inspires awe and humility. I know what I choose.

We're two years away from having live onscreen Polymarket/Kalshi odds for the Oscars, aren't we?

Lots to recommend in this story, as it offers a good look at common gambling pitfalls that are now really common when there's a casino in everyone's pocket, and policies and regulations can't keep up

Yesterday I showed my nephew, a 7-year-old who is pretty good at chess, the movie the Queen of Katwe, and look who shows up

The Simpsons did it first youtu.be/pIs0EEoAGNU?...

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Following disappointing Q4 earnings and closing multiple theatres (one in Toronto and one in NB), Cineplex announces it is devaluing its Scene+ points. On most items the same amount of money will now earn three points rather than five, a 40 per cent cut

I hope they're filming, because if Canada wins hockey gold while people are waiting in line for Nirvanna merch outside the Rivoli they'll get great footage

The Olympics are a good time to remember the late Randy Starkman, the Toronto Star amateur sports reporter who passed away too young at age 51 in 2012.

I can faithfully report that at the last night of the Beaches Cinema, Harvey's next door is PACKED

If you are an elder millennial who can identify the different models of Toronto streetcars and the historic branding changes of Sankofa Square, then Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is really the film for you (and me)

Booked my tickets to the last-ever movie at the Cineplex Beaches Cinema (CRIME 101)

It is so nice to have a movie theatre within walking distance, and sucks to see it close.

It's hard to take New Hampshire too seriously when you remember their state motto sounds like a Goosebumps book

THE KNIGHTS AND KNAVES RIDDLE You encounter two doors and two guards. One is a liar and one tells the truth. What question would you ask to determine which way to go? SIR MIX-A-LOT: Guard, how do you feel about big butts?

When it comes to trade deals and the US and Canada, it is instructive to see which commentators think only the US has agency

New from me at TVO, refusing to grant the premise that this city's subway-mongers of the 2010s were right. amp.tvo.org/article/analysis-lets-pump-the-brakes-on-talk-of-subways-subways-subways-in-toronto

The Jays should have let Ohtani's dog Decoy choose his favourite logo

It's one thing to have a verbal flub or be confused about what the next item is -- these things can happen in broadcast news. The more egregious issue here is only presenting the POV of the administration for Sen. Kelly's demotion, not giving him the space to respond to "seditious" allegations.

People are really keen to talk about the Monroe doctrine, but how soon we forget the more relevant comparison, the Treaty of Tordesillas

Are we sure that Bill Simmons doesn't just love LIMITLESS because he sees himself as Bradley Cooper's character, but for podcasting

Very funny to see a beloved local sports announcer suddenly post his political takes and then wonder why he doesn't receive universal praise

Sure, it's great that Heated Rivalry is getting lots of attention. But let's not forget the CBC/CTV show Power Play and our beloved Hamilton Steelheads.

*whiny milhouse voice* but my spotify wrapped says i'm cool

Critics are calling Welcome to Derry the new It show of 2025

With Toronto hoping to win the World Series at home, here's a throwback article I wrote for @spacing.bsky.social about how the City and Metrolinx plan transit needs for big sports events spacing.ca/toronto/2018...

Not the result I wanted, but thank you for the whimsical posts along the way, very spirit of 2011

They could have eaten so many loonie hot dogs during this game

We already have Vladimir in this game, all we need is Estragon

We go live to the LA Dodgers organist

A modest proposal

I hope that one guy got his Gatorade a couple innings ago

This game is now being watched at 10:25 p.m. in LA, this is anti-east coast bias

This game is to baseball what 22 short films about Springfield was to the Simpsons

Yes, I'm still watching! Don't shame me just because it's the 13th inning

I feel like baseball players should be allowed to re-enter the game if they wear a sufficiently elaborate disguise

The NYT Spelling Bee not accepting 'chimichurri' today deserves a note from the editors. 🐝

1) Wonderful donation from the Westons to make Queen's Park North a public space worth celebrating 2) We should be coordinating all of these big public projects below together--rare planetary alignment to do something special for public spaces here www.thestar.com/news/gta/may...

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore states in a press release that the measles outbreak in the province has grown to 173 cases over past several weeks. "Vaccination is the most effective way to limit the spread of measles and protect yourself and your loved ones," he says.

Did Conan O'Brien just say Denis Villeneuve was nominated for best director? Because he wasn't. 🙃

My personal rankings for Best Picture nominees: 1) Conclave 2) I'm Still Here 3) A Complete Unknown 4) Anora 5) Dune: Part Two 6)The Brutalist 7) Nickel Boys 8) Wicked 9) The Substance 10) Emilia Perez

What a decison to publish a NY Mag-style approval matrix, except for which rights are valued

Another car blocking a series of streetcars in Toronto, this time heading west on Gerrard, east of Greenwood.

It also implies that every function of government is a joke, whether it's scientists studying cancer, technicians that keep the nuclear arsenal safe and secure, or people who maintain safe drinking water.

Toronto needs to grow past trotting out the NIMBY greatest hits in every housing debate if it intends to be serious about tackling housing affordability, I write in my latest @torontotoday.ca column www.torontotoday.ca/local/opinio...

For those of you on the #Onpoli campaign trail, I just spotted Green Party Leader @mikeschreiner.bsky.social at the Raptors game (upper bowl, a man of the people)

Giorgio Mammoliti really missed his moment to champion his long-running "world's tallest flagpole" idea

Wile E. Coyote's brand loyalty to the Acme company is remarkable, you don't see that these days