Every day is a good day to donate to Ukraine's war effort. united24media.com

The gigantic parking lot at the end of Hà Nội's Hoàn Kiếm Lake, which was an unsightly waste of prime land, has been removed, allowing for this large pedestrian area in photo 1.

An amazing experience riding The Alps Ultracycling Adventure from Tegernsee to Lago di Garda this week. Highly recommended for endurance cyclists who like lots of rugged climbing into remote and beautiful locations. Great camaraderie among riders and crew!

I wonder how many cyclists are happy about Shimano sponsoring this horror. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

“The collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions even more urgent to avoid the catastrophic impact.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

🇬🇪Georgia’s paradox: a government despised by its people, yet firmly in power. Ivanishvili’s Georgian Dream survives not through popularity, but by fusing repression, economic dependency, and rigged institutions. 🧵In this thread I try to explain this paradox. 1/16

I agree.

Wise words on the attention economy from William Wordsworth, quoted in "Toward the Open Field: Poets on the Art of Poetry," edited by Melissa Kwasny. Wesleyan University, 2004.

You ever think about how the Great Famine in China was in large part a data manipulation problem created to please an authoritarian leader that led to the deaths of tens of millions of people?

98% That's the decrease in the annual number of single-use plastic bags in the UK since a 5p charge started 10 years ago (it's now 10p) Not all environmental problems are that easy to tackle, but change is possible Resharing the Mail's 2015 splash, which has aged well www.gov.uk/government/p...

Why is anyone, including CNN, giving a platform to one of the worst Canadians ever, Kevin O’Leary? Serious question @cnn.com.

“To use a technical term, it blew my mind,” said Vancouver’s former chief planner Brent Toderian…”They weren’t lazy about it—they didn’t just throw up barriers and ban cars. It might be the best bargain I’ve ever heard,” Toderian said. #Montreal It’s not just what you take away. It’s what you add.

New Blog Post: Hội An's Namia River Retreat turns over a new luxury leaf Namia integrates with the "place-based economy" to deliver an experience of Hội An like no other. littrightup.wordpress.com/2025/07/27/n... #Vietnam #Vietnamtravel #resorts #wellness #sustainabletravel

A fragment of Irish rainforest near Moycullen, Galway. These places are so rare, so deeply enchanting, yet still so undervalued. What sort of nation cares so little about the natural side of its heritage?

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New blog post: Vietnam's Crescendoing Cascade of Craft Bia (and where to drink it!). littrightup.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/v... #Vietnam #Vietnambeer #craftbeer #bia #travel #food

At the confluence of the Bằng and Hiến Rivers, within the vast UNESCO-protected Cao Bằng Geo-Park, Cao Bằng City is imbued with the dynamism of the various ethnicities and cultures of the region. Here's my blog post on the best dining options in Cao Bằng! littrightup.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/c...

Canada's new reality: a neighbouring country whose gov't wants us to either fail or be annexed. We can't beef up that border (physical and conceptual) fast enough.

Very interesting thread!

New blog post: Top Restaurants in Hội An, Đà Nẵng & Huế. littrightup.wordpress.com/2025/07/05/t... #Vietnam #Vietnamtravel #Hue #HoiAn #DaNang #Vietnamfood

Happy Canada Day! #CanadianCanoeMuseum

New blog post: The Top Restaurants in Angkor (Siem Reap). littrightup.wordpress.com/2025/06/28/t...

It’s not lost on us that a new social platform isn’t exactly top of mind. Tech execs joining the U.S. military. More war. And here we are, grateful for everyone with us in this moment. A social platform isn’t all that social without good people supporting it.

Village life, Cao Bằng, north Việt Nam. Feel free to ask me about cycling in this beautiful region! #cyclingVietnam #cyclingCaoBang #Vietnam #CaoBang #sonya7iii

🌲Ed Sheeran explains to Louis Theroux that he dislikes private jets and prefers trains because "I like the environment, I like trees." We know that this type of messaging from celebrities is hugely impactful. We need far more of this from more stars. As posted by @nowthisimpact.bsky.social

Canadians, take note. Trump is perfectly willing to use the military against his own people on baseless pretexts. He would have no hesitation using it against us.

We need to be creative in fighting climate change. Aerosols could work. #Canada #Canadafires

As a cycling tour leader and developer, I find it extremely helpful to take part in endurance cycling events and races. It's an immediate immersion in the culture, cycling infrastructure, and hospitality of a given region. Shots here from Seven Serpents (Slovenia, Croatia & Italy).

Great fun picking up a Panorama Cycles Taïga at their workshop in Granby, Québec and doing an 850 km ride on the trails of Québec and Ontario! As you can see, I had my aerodynamic set-up specially tested in a wind tunnel. #cyclingQuebec #cyclingOntario #cyclingCanada #PanoramaCycles

This is a very good list for Canadians to look at.

Nice art deco near the Hà Nội train station. #Hanoi #Vietnam #Vietnamartdeco

MAGA politics are on the ballot. Pierre Poilievre is following Trump’s playbook—and this election is his chance to bring it to Canada. Join thousands of Canadians fighting back with facts, action, and hope. Sign the petition now: StopMAGA.ca www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihl0...

Protecting B.C. old-growth forests could yield $10.9B in benefits, report finds (BC)

I've written a book. It's called The Crisis of Canadian Democracy and it's coming out in May. You can pre-order it from Sutherland House Books at sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/the-.... Or, if you prefer, from Amazon: amazon.ca/Crisis-Canad... or Indigo: indigo.ca/en-ca/the-cr...

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As tariffs take effect, layoffs will cause frustration and isolation. The pandemic showed that bail-outs alone will not counter these effects. A voluntary, paid civil defense force would allow all to take a role in keeping our country strong against catastrophes of the 21st century.

It's probably time for Canadians to boycott sports leagues with US HQs. Bypass owners & give the money directly to affected workers.

Eminent Canadians say we need to face the annexation threat with a cohesive response.

A chance to protect our democracy by building Canadian national cloud infrastructure, social media, and messaging. #elbowsup

Excellent news

National Observer got the Ben Shapiro/Danielle Smith recording. "Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and conservative influencer Ben Shapiro discussed how to help Canada elect 'solid allies' to the Trump administration" www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/27/n...