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Brendan Simons

@nuclearnerd.bsky.social
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Mechanical Engineer, lead Mentor for Celt-X Robotics FRC Team 5406, husband and recovering dreamer. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 08/10/2026
This picture will always be iconic. RIP Margaret Hamilton who wrote the software that successfully guided NASA’s Apollo missions through the moon.
Margaret Hamilton with printed computer code in 1969. Credit: NASA/Alamy
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Maryland Blue Girl 💙 I have words and know how to use them @quothpam.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If only.
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Rav BOO!dram 🎃👻 @rvbdrm.com · 05/10/2026
If you’re arresting a Jewish 94-year-old human rights lawyer for peacefully protesting, you’re on the wrong side of history. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10...
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‘I’m rather proud’: Barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Margaret Owen OBE, a celebrated human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband’s late mother, talks to Al Jazeera.
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
She also adjusted her pace to ensure the injured cub could keep up. By 2008, he was observed hunting on his own & at the age of 20 is King of the Fat Bears, holding his own at the crowded Brook Falls. A story of a mother's love, sacrifice & a little cub who became a champion fat bear. 🥹
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How Bear 89 earned the name Backpack
Discover how Bear 89 became Backpack, why his nickname predates his leg injury, and how his mother Holly adjusted to her cub’s needs.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Catherine Clase @catherineclase.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The new Locke St Cycle and Social is not a Chris Mindorff business Chris Mindorff closed Democracy about 2 months after workers unionized. He still runs Paisley and Mulberry St cafes Welcome Mustafa Ismail and team Nice reporting Justin Chandler #HamOnt www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Here’s who owns the new café and bike shop that was Democracy, the café that closed after workers unionized | CBC News
The owner of a new restaurant and bike repair shop in Hamilton says he didn't expect so many questions about ownership when he opened his doors last week. Locke Cycle & Social is in the same place as ...
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Brendan Simons @nuclearnerd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I just landed at Pearson last weekend and thought "At least this place isn't as insanely commercialized as other airports". So much for that I guess.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Pretty rich from a guy using the US embassy to promote the arbitrary renaming of Canadian waterways. The president has North Korea on speed dial and is taking orders from the FSB. Ask them for help. Canada knows who its allies are.
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Isaiah Bishop @isaiahbishop.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We have to stop listening to shit farmers make up
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Alto high-speed train would be ‘catastrophic’ for Quebec farmers, federation says
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John Michael McGrath @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
genuine LOL at my desk
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Benefits of Being a U. S. State: 1) No universal healthcare. 2) Your kids get shot at in school. 3) You get no disaster relief if you didn’t vote for the malignant crazy person in the Oval Office. 4) Get diarrhea from your food. Think long and hard before saying “no” to such a utopia, Canada!
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 21/08/2026
Obama’s real sin was interrupting America’s cherished tradition of turning every foreign-policy problem into a 20-year war.
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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The rotting corpse of Canada's national magazine just published the NIMBYest of NIMBY complaints about high speed rail. Using an existing disused rail corridor would displace ATVs! OH NOES!
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Why I’m Fighting Canada’s High-Speed Rail - Macleans.ca
I’m the mayor of a small city near Ottawa. The $90-billion project could tear my community apart.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The UK signed a bad trade deal to win favour with Trump. Now he is threatening them with 100% tariffs. Canada would be fucking nuts to think we could give concessions to this mobster and get peace. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Trump’s threat of 100% import tariff on UK ‘not a bluff’, US trade tsar warns
Donald Trump issued the threat in June over the UK’s digital tax on American companies - but has so far not followed it up
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Aman Aalam @amanaalam.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It looks like it. The article said the Ford govt amended the law to allow landowners and developers to appeal to the tribunal
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Peter MacLeod @petermacleod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
In the very near future, no one will believe we had a policy this good. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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End of carbon tax rebates a financial hit for Canada’s poorest, research shows
Rebates were tax-free payments that compensated consumers for the cost of carbon taxes
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Hamilton Public Library @hamiltonlibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
It's the start of something new ... the temporary West Harbour Branch is now open! 📚 We also invite #HamOnt community to the Opening Indigenous Ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 1-4pm. From guest speakers to tours, come explore this new Northend addition. www.hpl.ca/west-harbour
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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/07/2026
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
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Trish 🇨🇦 Sorry! 🍁 @trishly.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Here is some Canadian Trivia: 1) For every person in Canada, there are approx 9,000 trees. 2) Canada's boreal zone spans roughly 1.3 billion acres or approx. 55% to 58% of Canada's total landmass. 3) 70% of Canada's boreal forest zone has no road access, remaining as pristine, intact wilderness.
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 16/07/2026
Toronto air quality plummets to 1990s bingo hall levels
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Toronto air quality plummets to 1990s bingo hall levels
TORONTO — Environment Canada has warned that wildfire smoke drifting from Northwestern Ontario has reduced Toronto’s air quality to 1990s bingo hall levels.
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Ahmed Baba @ahmedbaba.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
It’s impossible to move the debate forward when one side is committed to upholding a disinformation-fueled, dehumanizing false reality that leads to the state-sanctioned street killings of innocent people. There are not two sides to this particular story. Full stop.
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Sean Marshall @seanyyz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Terrifying and heartbreaking at the same time
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 15/07/2026
News In Photo:
Retro Fun! Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario in Instagram’s old Valencia filter!
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daily dose of estragon @craigburley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Worse every minute. No color correction. Stay indoors.
There isn’t any doubt now: that’s orange. (Picture of the sky, which is orange)
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Reuters @reuters.com · 14/07/2026
Global fusion energy annual investments hit record of nearly $4.5 billion reut.rs/4vXXH3d
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Global fusion energy annual investments hit record of nearly $4.5 billion
Global investments in fusion energy hit a record of $4.48 billion in the ‌year since last July, according to a survey released on Monday, a milestone driven by hopes the emerging industry can help meet rising demand for electricity in the long term.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This shitbird keeps going. Mr. gaslighter. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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U.S. ambassador to Canada says both sides share blame for strained relations
The U.S. ambassador to Canada says there is plenty of blame to share on both sides of the border for the souring of the Canada-U.S. relationship and the deterioration of the free trade deal between th...
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Brendan Simons @nuclearnerd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This is a great chart from @visualcap.bsky.social . Our headlines are filled with "Canadian averages are falling behind (the US)". We need to look at medians! Ignore comparisons with countries whose wealth is completely captured by a few elites.
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Waxy.org @waxy.org · 01/07/2026
Hank Green interviews Ze Frank: as a huge fan of The Show, I've been anxiously waiting for this episode of Hank's new podcast www.youtube.com/watch?...
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Ze Frank: Get Uncomfortable
Ze Frank invented vlogging according to Hank. The creator of the YouTube series True Facts and The Show talks to Hank about getting ideas out into the world, why he prefers discomfort when making things, and how he uses science as fodder for jokes. At the episode’s end, Ze lays down some of the best advice Hank’s ever heard.  Got a question or a comment? You can reach us at humans@hankgreen.com Find us on social media @humanswithhank Find Ze Frank on TikTok and YouTube @zefrank
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 27/06/2026
"Democratic socialists are taking over!!" declared about US politicians who would at best be Canadian Red Tories
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"Democratic socialists are taking over!!" declared about US politicians who would at best be Canadian Red Tories
NEW YORK STATE - In the wake of several progressive Democratic primary victories, American pundits have expressed extreme concern over the victors' "far left politics" despite those Democrats effectiv...
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Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Happy Father's Dad! www.smbc-comics.com/comic/number...
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Brendan Simons @nuclearnerd.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
First time on @viarailcanada.bsky.social in years. I have a comfy chair, a picture window, and a complimentary drink. This is so much better than driving!
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Brendan Simons @nuclearnerd.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
What happens with Israel, US, Iran and Lebanon in the next few days will tell us a lot about who holds who's leash. If Israel doesn't withdraw, the US loses all credibility.
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abby (sports) @stabbyabby.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Everyone shut up I finally got a video of Jyn doing her cartoon snoring thing
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Graeme MacKay @mackaycartoons.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Warmonger 🇨🇦 - My cartoon in the Friday Hamilton Spectator: www.thespec.com/opinion/edit...
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Ingrid Ask Me About Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service @ingridblythe.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
1. Tom Green can sing???? 2. Oh my god is that Tom Green's dog that is such a good dog what a good dog you have Tom Green.
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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 05/06/2026
They’re packaging it like this so it looks like a shallow trend, but Gen Z has gone through two financial crises, a pandemic, rising fascism, active shooter drills since they were toddlers, and are now being told by the oligarchy they’re to be replaced by robots. Socialism is the logical conclusion.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This video camera study showed that less than 5% of people on bikes broke traffic laws while riding bikes, yet 66% of people did so while driving. And perhaps even more importantly, if you REALLY want even MORE bike-riders to obey laws, build more protected bike infrastructure. Via @carltonreid.com
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Cyclists Break Far Fewer Road Rules Than Motorists, Finds New Video Study
Busting the myth of the "scofflaw cyclist" Danish Road Directorate studies reveal that while 66% of motorists routinely break road traffic laws only 5% of cyclists do so. Law breaking by cyclists is h...
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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
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Yeti knows what you read last summer @libraryyeti.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
My dog, who has no job and no problems, is sighing like he has to go to work in the mines today.
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Martin Z.ombie @pxtl.ca · 15/05/2026
Art and writing is done by robots but measuring the speed of a hunk of metal must be hand crafted by artisinal police officers.
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God @thegodshow.com · 09/05/2026
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Any normal person looks at this décor and deduces instantly that the man behind it is a lunatic Future generations will see no fuzz on this assertion and be stunned that this orc got this far America in this age is humiliated in the gaze of history for hundreds of years to come
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
LOOK AT THIS! If your local newspaper/media is platforming any of the many tin-foil hat conspiracies out there, including the unhinged lies about 15-Minute Cities that have more things nearby and less car dependency, THIS is how you reply. Don’t let the liars win. #UrbanTruth #1HourCityConspiracy
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Mike Dailly ™ @mdf200.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Of COURSE he's insider trading. He's a crook, he's ALWAYS been a crook, he's using the presidency to make billions. He ran to stay out of jail, to make money and to feel powerful, because that's what a narcissist like him gets off on. It was never about helping people.
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Forever Wars help evil people to Avoid Accountability…. “Netanyahu Criminal Trial Will Resume After Iran Ceasefire—But He Wants To Delay Testimony" One wants to delay his trial, one wants to deflect from Epstein. Neither cares about their country.
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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 12/04/2026
Trump has backed himself into a corner where his only options are a bloody, unnecessary war or a humiliating retreat. He didn’t inherit this mess; he built it with his own hands.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
CARNEY: “.. Many of our former strengths — which rested on our close ties with the United States — have become our weaknesses.” 🇨🇦
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November Kelly @postoctobrist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
FRANCE: we're fancy WORLD: ok FRANCE: a fried ham sandwich is our national lunch WORLD: FRANCE: a fried ham sandwich with an egg is its wife
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Graeme MacKay @mackaycartoons.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
My Friday cartoon in the Hamilton Spectator: www.thespec.com/opinion/edit...
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