Kumiko
@kumiko-ide.bsky.social
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Canadian Twitter transplant here for news, art, books, and pop culture.
https://www.irsss.ca/
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Raw Egg Costume (c. 1971) by Carole Itter, from the
@belkinartgallery.bsky.social
collection at UBC
belkin.ubc.ca/exhibitions/...
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Sulky, Cynical 'Murderbot' Is One Of Sci-Fi's Most Human Characters
In All Systems Red, Martha Wells hides a delicate, nuanced, character-driven story under a veneer of robot fights and space murder â and the titular Murderbot is the character doing the driving.
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/27/688354123/sulky-cynical-murderbot-is-one-of-sci-fis-most-human-characters
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If yall have a library card, you probably have a free subscription to the language app Mango which I have been loving. Iâm like 30 hours in
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Iâm so irritated. I was walking downtown when a womanâs dog nipped me as we were passing - and I just realized it bit through my linen top and yoga pants.
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Downloading magazines for an upcoming flight - and I canât stress enough how much youâre missing out if you donât use the library for free magazine subscriptions.
#librarysky
#vanpoli
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What drives the wage gap between men and women?
Surprise: itâs still motherhood
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/02/11/what-drives-the-wage-gap-between-men-and-women
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If youâre on the fence, highly encourage you to try out the annual Read Harder Challenge by
@bookriot.bsky.social
. Itâs expanded my reading so much over the years. đ§” A thread to share what I read for the 2026 tasks.
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Almost half of B.C. residents want a third party
B.C. politics has a new protagonist since Kerry-Lynne Findlay emerged as the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party in last weekâs leadership race.
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/06/09/almost-half-b-c-residents-third-party-conservative-leadership-race-poll/
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A Summer Book Recommendation Bonanza
Podcast Episode · The Book Review · June 5 · 44m
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-book-review/id120315179?i=1000771296625
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steakum dress
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Olhos Coloridos (1982) by Sandra de Så on Apple Music
Song · 1982 · Duration 4:27
https://music.apple.com/us/album/olhos-coloridos-1982/1086129342?i=1086129353
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And just like that, Iâm back in the 90s.
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Olivia Rodrigo - stupid song (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by OliviaRodrigoVEVO
https://youtu.be/Rt9tW3cMLhI
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#WorldCup
ticket holders may now bring in âone soft plastic disposable factory-sealed water bottle up to 20ozâ. I imagine the energy will shift once matches start, but I canât believe this is where we are mere days beforehand - with Team Iran having to commute from Mexico, to boot.
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If you live in Vancouver, I urge you to review the 2027-30 Capital Plan and take the survey:
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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Capital Plan
Our Capital Plan invests funds over four years into the maintenance and upgrading of City facilities and infrastructure.
https://vancouver.ca/your-government/capital-plan.aspx
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Wait, I love this.
www.nvcl.ca/news/city-li...
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Genuinely donât understand how this ban will go through when many host cities (including Vancouver) have experience with residents dying from summer heat. The gall of
#FIFA
to cite reusable water bottles a âhealth riskâ; late-stage capitalism is but a dot in our rearview mirror.
#vanpoli
#worldcup
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FIFA being investigated for possible misleading ticketing practices
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
https://youtu.be/e31MAnjKIrk
18 days ago
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Dressew is closing in 2027 after a 65-year run. Just hearing this news and feeling a mix of sad and nostalgic (and the pressing urge to revisit all of my unfinished sewing projects asap). A true Vancouver staple.
#vanre
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Beloved downtown Vancouver fabric store Dressew Supply will be 'sorely missed'
Longtime destination for Vancouver small fashion brands, sewers set to close. What hole does it leave behind?
https://vancouversun.com/life/fashion-beauty/beloved-downtown-vancouver-fabric-store-dressew-supply-will-be-sorely-missed
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Desert Song by Alice Smith on Apple Music
Song · 2006 · Duration 3:49
https://music.apple.com/us/album/desert-song/219047559?i=219047856
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Joseph Planta
19 days ago
I guess he's left it to voters to sanction him on election day.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Vancouver mayor wonât be sanctioned for harassing, personally attacking councillor
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim will not be sanctioned for breaching the municipal code of conduct by misusing his office to harass and personally attack a newly elected opposition councillor last year.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/vancouver-mayor-wont-be-sanctioned-for-harassing-personally-attacking-councillor/
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Indiaâs Heatwave Is a Warning for the Future
As âunprecedentedâ temperatures become routine, the country is failing its energy transition stress test.
https://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2026/06/india-heatwave-electricty-climate
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Al Jazeera English
22 days ago
A provision in the 2027 draft US defence bill could bind the two countries' weapons industries closer than ever.
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US Congress advances American-Israeli military integration plan
A provision in the 2027 draft US defence bill could bind the two countries' weapons industries closer than ever.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/30/us-congress-advances-american-israeli-military-integration-plan?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialPulse
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BK. Titanji
23 days ago
Today the first recovered patient was released from an Ebola treatment unit in the DRC after two negative tests. Because so much of the Ebola news is so dark and filled with despair I want to make sure I am intentional about sharing the wins.
www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/20...
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First patient recovers from Ebola but WHO warns of 'huge' death rate | The National
Nine cases confirmed in Uganda after virus spread in central Africa
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/29/first-patient-recovers-from-ebola-but-who-warns-of-huge-death-rate/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Threads#Echobox=1780073826
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Financial Times
26 days ago
Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as hub for global offshore wealth
ft.trib.al/luBJ0Fm
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Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as hub for global offshore wealth
Chinese territory enjoys surge of investment from mainland as wealthy spread assets across different jurisdictions
https://ft.trib.al/luBJ0Fm
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The Cranberries - Linger - Live in Paris, 1999
YouTube video by The Cranberries Zombie
https://youtu.be/CGRwhcqY1gg
26 days ago
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Tonightâs agenda (these make for excellent midday snacks and also freeze well).
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Tacofinoâs Chocolate Diablo Cookies Recipe - Chatelaine
The tickle of Mexican cayenne makes these delectable cookies especially addictive. Get the chocolate cookie recipe at Chatelaine.com!
https://chatelaine.com/recipe/desserts/tacofinos-chocolate-diablo-cookies/
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Bread needs work, but theyâre exceeding all expectations for circuses.
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The large-scale LNG agreement is expected to be announced tomorrow by Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson.
#bcpoli
#cdnpoli
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Staggering numbers from the US Census Bureau leading up to the CUSMA review.
#cdnpoli
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The New York Times
27 days ago
Toshifumi Suzuki, the convenience store pioneer who built 7-Eleven into a fixture of daily life in Japan, died last week at 93. Over four decades leading 7-Eleven Japan, Suzuki transformed the business from a single store on Tokyoâs eastern bay into an empire with tens of thousands of locations.
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Toshifumi Suzuki, Who Made 7-Eleven a Giant in Japan, Dies at 93
He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.
https://nyti.ms/43uEFVu
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Security guard, 72, behind design of Nikeâs new Shinjuku store | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
For decades, humble signs hand-cut from industrial tape have guided millions of commuters through the labyrinth of Tokyoâs Shinjuku Station.
https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/16534412
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Bumper to bumper traffic downtown in Vancouver; unable to verify cause but I can confirm a
#TransLink
bus is in the road surrounded by first responders.
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Kerry James Marshall â The Histories | Kunsthaus ZĂŒrich â KUNSTHAUS
First major survey exhibition of Kerry James Marshall in the German-speaking world. Monumental paintings exploring Black history, visibility and contemporary painting.
https://kunsthaus.ch/en/besuch-planen/ausstellungen/kerry-james-marshall/
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Really helpful breakdown of TransLinkâs proposed changes to Hastings on Daily Hive:
dailyhive.com/vancouver/tr...
TransLink is collecting public feedback until Sunday:
www.translink.ca/hastingstran...
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#dtes
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Stephen Quinn
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This is the book I was reading when my father passed away. I remember carrying it with me back and forth to the hospital, not knowing if I was crying because of the novel or what was happening outside of it.
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On A Fine Balance and Rohinton Mistry
Introducing a new Buffy's recap of research and extra reading around the month's book choice.
https://buffysbookclub.substack.com/p/on-a-fine-balance-and-rohinton-mistry
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Review | âNo More Tearsâ exposes a company, and industry, imperiling consumers
Gardiner Harrisâs investigation of Johnson & Johnson explores the many ways corporate greed and weak regulations fail to protect the public.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/04/23/no-more-tears-johnson-and-johnson-book/
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Harriet Clarkâs DĂ©but Is a New Kind of Coming-of-Age Novel
In âThe Hill,â a daughter comes of age through visits to her imprisoned mother, inheriting the afterlife of a youthful radicalism that shattered her family.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/05/11/the-hill-harriet-clark-book-review#rid=f9071ad2-f3ad-44d0-9034-f8e1a3d19509&q=harriet+clark
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Iâm just now learning why Granville Bridge was closed yesterday - what a devastating situation.
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Keanu Reeves hangs out with Teddy Bears, 1984: CBC Archives | CBC
YouTube video by CBC
https://youtu.be/Io0BqClHuPE
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