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Louis Shalako

@louisshalako.bsky.social

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Louis Shalako, founder of Long Cool One Books, is the author of twenty-seven books, available from major online retailers. Louis studied Radio, TV and Journalism at Lambton College, later studying fine art.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 12h

I admit it. I have been trying to brainwash @petehoekstra but there just isn't much there to work with. #Louis

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 17h

www.cbc.ca/news/politic... US once again threatening to punish Canada for imaginary crimes. @petehoekstra

U.S. 'monitoring' Canada for signs of midterm election interference, ambassador says | CBC News

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says American officials are "closely watching" Canadian politicians for signs of election interference ahead of the pivotal midterms next month.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

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The irony of OpenAI crying foul over spying

A company that owes its existence and enormous valuation to stealing others' work is now up in arms about theft.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

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Armed Reconnaissance

Louis Shalako The headphones squawked. Dale straightened, an intent look on her face. “Lantern Red! Break! Break!” T...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

apnews.com/article/yell..., a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners

Luna, a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners

A small dog named Luna has been found after more than a month on the loose in Yellowstone National Park.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

apnews.com/article/beef... has the same question in the midterms — where's the beef? (And how much does it cost?)

Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where's the beef? (And how much does it cost?)

In the midterm elections, meat has become a surprising political battleground. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over who supports meat consumption more.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

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There’s a hidden world behind Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar that hasn’t changed in centuries | CNN

Inside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, hidden centuries-old workshops keep traditional craftsmanship alive as artisans collaborate to transform a rare stones into exquisite jewelry.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

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Suspicious letters with white powder sent to election offices in multiple states | CNN Politics

Election offices in multiple states reported receiving suspicious letters in the mail this week containing a powdery white substance, prompting an investigation from the FBI and US Postal Inspection S...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

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Zelensky says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries, as frustration with Trump mounts | CNN

Ukraine will resume strikes on Russia’s oil refineries President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times in a fiery interview where he lamented what he said was a “dangerous” withdrawal of US inte...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 19h

www.cnn.com/2026/10/15/p... Bombs just sitting around gathering dust; no good to anyone that way.

US considering using ‘Mother of All Bombs’ against Iran, sources say | CNN Politics

The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trum...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

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How a celebrity cat inspired the construction of the world’s largest wildlife corridor | CNN

A new wildlife crossing is about to open in Los Angeles — inspired by P-22, the famous mountain lion who captured the city’s heart. In their new book, “Big Cats,” National Geographic Explorers Steve W...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

www.cbc.ca/life/wellnes... Fascinating.

Women's orgasms are even more fascinating than we fathomed | CBC Life

Ooohing and ahhhing over just what happens to women during the big O

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

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A Brexit scholar travelled to an Alberta separatist meeting. Here’s what he took away | CBC News

Much of what has transpired in Alberta as the referendum approaches reminds Brexit scholar Ian Cooper of parallels to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

www.cbc.ca/news/world/w... #blitzkrieg_barbie

Katie Zacharia fails to impress in brief debut as White House press secretary | CBC News

Katie Zacharia made her debut as the new White House press secretary on Tuesday, answering only a handful of questions from journalists and failing to impress some observers — including some who had h...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

www.cbc.ca/news/world/m... Mentally-ill person shares tiger attack on Truth Anti-Social Platform.

What to know about the deadly U.K. tiger attack — and the 'offensive' video shared by Trump | CBC News

The family of a man mauled to death by a tiger at a U.K. wildlife park on Saturday is pleading with people to stop sharing footage of the attack online, calling it "deeply offensive" and painful. The ...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...

Jane Doe’s family home hit with swatting attack after Cornell rape allegations: lawyer | CBC Radio

Lawyer Thomas Giuffra, who is representing Jane Doe in her civil lawsuit, said the incident is part of escalating threats against the woman, who is identified only as Jane Doe in court documents but h...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

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Letting go of prized possessions can be tough. Let the professionals help, experts say | CBC Radio

For people downsizing, choosing what to keep and what to get rid of can be the hardest part of the transition. Some older adults hire agencies to help them sell their possessions to people who will ap...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

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As U.S. inflation rate spikes, Republican midterm hopes sink | CBC News

For nearly a year, U.S. President Donald Trump has been trying to persuade voters not to get riled up over rising prices, but polls suggest voters aren't buying his sales pitch, with respondents givin...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 20h

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Director Alex Gibney on terrifying Musk documentary: 'It's not a funeral; it's a warning' | CBC News

Alex Gibney's nearly four-hour, fire-and-brimstone documentary Musk — on tech oligarch, worlds-richest-man Elon Musk — is not uplifting. Instead, it is one of the most depressing and terrifying pieces...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Breaking News: Trump offers to buy a few Shithead 47 drones off of Iran in goodwill gesture... #snork

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/p... Amateur hour. @petehoekstra

Trump administration escalates voter roll fight with threats against California election officials | CNN Politics

The Trump administration threatened to take legal action against California election officials if they did not review a list of alleged noncitizens on Los Angeles’ voter rolls within 48 hours, accordi...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/e... Digging deep into that bag of #lies @petehoekstra

Trump was trying to force prices lower ahead of the midterms. But Iran gets a vote, too | CNN Business

President Donald Trump and Republicans just got the worst news on inflation ahead of the midterms: Prices rose more than expected in September.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/sexu... of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes she detailed in a House speech

Ex-fiance of US Rep. Nancy Mace and 2 others charged with sex crimes she detailed in a House speech

The ex-fiance of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and two of his business associates have been charged with sex crimes and voyeurism.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Trump's in Fantasy Land. @petehoekstra

Trump says oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is set to begin. It's not that simple | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump said an oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in Greenland. It wasn't immediately clear what exploration or developments he was referring to.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10...

Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil

Ukraine's Western allies are using maritime law to inspect Russian shadow tankers.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

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Canadian Armed Forces race to expand drone capabilities

As drone-fuelled warfare rages on half a world away in Ukraine, the Canadian Army’s program for rapidly acquiring basic drones is just ramping up.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

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Louis Shalako This story originally appeared in New Myths. The ancient cyborg soldier had patrolled for a millennium. It ...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/blac... black-footed ferrets found in Meeteetse, 40 years after a rescue saved the species

No black-footed ferrets found in Meeteetse, 40 years after a rescue saved the species

Wyoming wildlife managers are reporting that no black-footed ferrets are being detected in the cradle of the species’ conservation: the Absaroka Range foothills outside of Meeteetse, where the ferrets...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/hous... prosecutor says ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston

Texas prosecutor says ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston

A Texas prosecutor says a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent appeared to use a vehicle to intentionally strike a man who took off running in Houston.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/midt... Democrats plan a first 100-days agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

House Democrats plan a first 100-days agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda if they win the House majority in the midterm elections.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/ukra... not-so-secret vulnerability in Ukraine's drone arsenal? Chinese technology

The not-so-secret vulnerability in Ukraine's drone arsenal? Chinese technology

Ukraine has become a global leader in military drone innovation. But this technological force multiplier has come with an unsettling vulnerability: Ukrainian drone makers are highly dependent on elect...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/saud... Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis' recent attacks

Why Saudi Arabia has struggled to defend itself against the Houthis' recent attacks

Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other technology.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/midt... lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Republicans are retreating from several key U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise funds for candidates who seemed unlikely to win earlier this year.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

apnews.com/article/robo... confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls

Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls

German authorities have opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment involving a robot. The incident took place in Cologne, where a robot allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl’s buttocks and...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/e... Governments rely on inflation to lower the purchasing power of pension benefits over time. @fordnation Right, Douglas???

Senior citizens struggle as Social Security benefits fail to keep up with inflation | CNN Business

Many senior citizens are finding that their Social Security benefits are not keeping pace with the rising cost of living. The payments are adjusted every year based on inflation, but the annual cost o...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/i... It's well-known US banks are poorly regulated. @petehoekstra

Bank of America fined $1.2 billion by Treasury Department for money laundering and sanctions laws violations | CNN Business

The US Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it was imposing a more than $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America, accusing the bank of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/p... #Krasnov don't care.

Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in Ukraine | CNN Politics

As President Donald Trump and his administration have ratcheted up pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, citing harm to American consumers, they have remained silent on recent Russi...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/p... Big Fat Tubagoo desperately flailing in quicksand. @petehoekstra

Analysis: Trump turns to the politics of fear as GOP hopes darken | CNN Politics

It’s getting ugly out there.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/u... 1/2-hour detention and writing lines on a blackboard.

Cornell under fire over lax punishments for sexual assault | CNN

Nearly half of Cornell University students found responsible for sexual assault in recent years were punished with extra study programs and written reprimands.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/music/alanis... ...gag me with a fucking spoon...local radio just squirted on the internet!!!

Alanis Morissette is releasing her 1st holiday album | CBC Music

Good Weather for Immaculate Conception will be out on Nov. 6.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Does anybody ever really know what time it is.

Parts of northwestern Ontario moving to permanent daylight saving time in November | CBC

The Province of Ontario has announced parts of northwestern Ontario will move to permanent daylight saving time on Nov. 1.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

‘Catastrophic’ brake failure, neglected repairs contributed to deadly icefield rollover, judge finds | CBC News

A complete failure of the braking system triggered by neglected mechanical repairs contributed to a deadly tour bus rollover in the Columbia Icefield, a fatality inquiry has concluded.

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/world/w...

Italian wine heist sees thieves nab $8M worth of vino. Here's why wine is a 'great target' | CBC News

A winery in Tuscany is reeling after thieves made off with about 30,000 bottles of some of Italy's most prized wines last week in what the producer described as the country’s largest wine theft on rec...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/world/r...

Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine, damage dozens of power facilities | CBC News

Russian strikes killed three people in Kyiv and plunged hundreds of thousands into darkness overnight, authorities said on Wednesday, in an attack President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called "ostentatious di...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

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Black Hawk down: Trump's trade war pauses Canadian helicopter deal | CBC News

The Carney government quietly suspended plans to purchase 16 Black Hawk helicopters for Canada's special forces amid escalating tensions with Washington. The decision reflects Ottawa's growing relucta...

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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/p...

The Ilhan Omar home search fits a very political pattern for Trump and his DOJ | CNN Politics

It remains to be seen what kind of evidence the Trump Justice Department has against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, whose DC-area home federal officers searched on Monday.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

12 U.S. senators, including 6 Republicans, tell Trump to drop diesel deal with Russia | CBC News

A dozen U.S. senators, including six of U.S. President ‌Donald Trump's fellow Republicans, called on the president on Tuesday to rescind his diesel oil deal with Russia, days before his administration...

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

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F1 in Singapore: There's a new fastest car now

Also, F1’s final sprint saw our first real wet racing of the year.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

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Amazon has over 1 million robot workers. What’s next for human employees?

The second-largest corporate employer has bet big on robot workers to scale.

Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

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Activist Greta Thunberg joins French student protests

Thunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis.