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Paul Ramsey

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Loving open source software, practicing the piano, moving things around, working @crunchydata.com More at blog.cleverelephant.ca

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Erlend Sogge Heggen @erlend.sh · 07/09/2026
Seeing a lot of dev-on-dev harassment has got me thinking about what open software development feels like nowadays.
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Making software hurts now
and hurt people hurt people
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Stephanie Carvin @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Wake up, babe. The Prime Minister just dropped “hydronym”.
The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, which, appropriately, means “the lake is beautiful, the lake is big”.

The name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America.

We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms. 

Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario – then, now and always.
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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 27/08/2026
Every time someone tries to ban something like an e-scooter because of a serious accident, I want to scream out loud that automobiles kill over 1.5 million people every year. Here in Canada, automobiles kill five people *every day*
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Kevin Wilson @kwilsonhfx.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Shocking.
NTSB graph showing the relationship between miles biked per person per year and cyclists killed per billion miles biked. There's an obvious negative trend (people bike more in place where it's safer to do so.
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Bert Hubert 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇦 @berthubert.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
You'd think this would be obvious, but apparently it isn't: Do not invite big-tech to join your digital autonomy discussion berthub.eu/articles/pos...
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Do not invite big-tech to join your digital autonomy discussion - Bert Hubert's writings
Some time ago, I attended an event to discuss European digital autonomy and digital dependencies. I accepted the invitation without checking too carefully, and I belatedly found out that most of US bi...
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 07/06/2026
This afternoon's reflection on AI and the dying internet.
"Our generation created the most transformative information technology since the printing press (if not the invention of writing itself) and within the span of three decades we have already found a way to destroy the vast public value it provides."
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Anthony Moser @anthonymoser.com · 25/05/2026
i was reminded that i made a helpful tool if you're somebody who files FOIA requests for email logs (as a spreadsheet) upload them to GraphEmails.com and you can generate network graphs of who's emailing each other, which you can style and filter (or use to filter the log)
screenshot of GraphEmails.com shows a network graph of email recipients as colorful dots, with a list of domains on the right side and a sidebar on the left with options to filter, style, and analyze the graph
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Poppyseed @largepoppyseed.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
i'll drink to that
An exterior view of Deep Space Nine in outer space
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Stacey Haysler @shaysler.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Postgres Women is hosting a breakfast at @pgconf.dev on May 20, 2026! The event is open to everyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary, and to allies of every gender who support access and equal opportunity in tech. RSVP, please - we and the caterers thank you! tinyurl.com/pgwbdev2026
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Postgres Women Breakfast, PgConf.Dev 2026
We are excited to host the Postgres Women Breakfast at PgConf.Dev on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and we would like you to join us! The event is open to everyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary,...
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Jarrett Walker @humantransit.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Dig into the history of almost any US or Canadian city and you’ll find a map like this. The freeway building boom locked in the car dependence that reduces our freedom today. But leaders at the time wanted it to be so much worse.
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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The city blocked off part of our neighborhood to tear down a building w asbestos. The teen said "Why did people use asbestos if it causes cancer?!" I told him people thought it was a wonder product and used it EVERYWHERE & told him how the same thing happened w radioactivity... and now AI.
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
"From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." -- Karl 14:22
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PGConf.dev 🐘 @pgconf.dev · 14/04/2026
~1 month to PGConf.dev 2026. 80% of tickets are already gone and we’re on track to sell out. If you were planning to join us for Postgres hacking and community discussions... now’s a good time to lock it in.
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Olivia Guest · Ολίβια Γκεστ @olivia.science · 11/04/2026
shorter version also olivia.science/cheating
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Why does cheating matter?
A personal anecdote and an appeal to junior colleagues.
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This video is so good!! You will learn so much and also you should hype it (if you know what that means) youtu.be/MSYQf-iRiz4?...
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i am begging science journalists to read
YouTube video by Sage the Bad Naturalist
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Michele Tobias, PhD @micheletobias.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
FOSS4G North America is in Sacramento, CA this November! Network and meet people in all aspects of the geospatial industry from users to developers by joining the planning team. Voice your interest here: www.foss4gna.org#contact #gischat #geosky
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PGConf.dev 🐘 @pgconf.dev · 19/03/2026
pgconf.dev is where Postgres contributors, users, and community organizers get together for a week-long party. This year's Tuesday's being reimagined with community discussions, workshops, and panels. More seats at the table. 🐘 Vancouver · May 19–22 2026.pgconf.dev
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
@thewaroncars.bsky.social the war continues on all fronts globalnews.ca/news/1172284...
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Vancouver airport parkade might never be finished, construction halted 6 years ago - BC | Globalnews.ca
The parkade was part of a $9 billion expansion plan announced in 2018, but construction was halted in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
If anyone is friends with any Georgian air traffic controllers, buy them a nice bottle of wine. As guardians of pretty much the only narrow gap still available between Europe and Asia that avoids both Iran, the Gulf, Ukraine and Russia, they are under some substantial pressure.
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Jordan aka Jirdan @slclunk.com · 28/02/2026
I think about this Tony Benn speech much more than I used to
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Leo Spalteholz @leospalteholz.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Back in 2017 Kelowna pre-approved quadplexes on a few hundred lots with fast approvals and pre-approved plans and got hundreds of homes. It was a revolution for small builders who previously could only build single family homes. Now they have released their new set of 12 pre-approved designs 🧵
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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
"Last month, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three kids, two dogs, a pet bearded dragon, and whatever belongings they could fit, then drove 2,000 miles from Wisconsin to British Columbia to leave President Trump's America." www.npr.org/2026/02/25/n... #never51 #nokings #elbowsup
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Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump
More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.
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PGConf.dev 🐘 @pgconf.dev · 21/02/2026
PGConf.dev 2026 schedule is live! We have a packed program this year. And we'll continue to add Community Discussion Sessions to Tuesday through April. 2026.pgconf....
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Honk if you recognize this.
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Write the angry social media reply. Feel the burn. Edit it. Move the words around for better effect. Discard it.
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
You would think the proponents of 19th century global realpolitik in DC could have seen this coming. Almost like words and deeds have consequences, even for the biggest kid in the schoolyard.
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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
I would never argue that you are entitled to punch Stephen Miller in the mouth and steal his wallet as long as you are bigger than him. But that is exactly what Stephen Miller is saying. The rule of the playground is no basis for peace.
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Michele Tobias, PhD @micheletobias.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Nor Cal folks, FOSS4GNA is looking for people to join the local organizers. We especially need folks to help facilitate sponsorships. How do you get involved? Send me a DM or email and I'll make sure you get the sign up list. #gischat
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PGConf.dev 🐘 @pgconf.dev · 12/01/2026
PGConf.dev is where Postgres hackers and ecosystem builders come to share real work and build together. CFP closes Jan 16. On the fence? Get creative, submit your talk, and engage with the community.
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
This is, I think, the crux of it: www.thehandbasket.co/p/trump-vene...
This exposes a construct from which mainstream journalists have struggled to shake loose since Trump’s first term: If the president says something, then it’s assumed true. After all his criminal convictions, civil penalties, an attempt to overthrow the government and a life-long track record of lies and fraud, because he was able to recapture the presidency, the tendency remains to paint him in the positive light possible. For some journalists and news organizations, leaning on that assumption helps create order during a chaotic situation. (It’s not that other presidents never lied to drum up support for war; they all did to varying extents, though typically made clear after the fact.) From a journalist's perspective, however, it’s much more challenging to figure out how to cover a president who you know is actively lying to you. But it’s a challenge we reject at our own peril.
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Shabazz Stuart @shabazzstuart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
This was once Park Avenue. Bring it back:
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Hi, I'm an open aluminum fish boat, a bottle of vodka and a 19 year olds executive function.
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Tech is in an interesting place where some of the most accomplished engineers in the industry now say their job is now just telling AI to write all the code, debug it and fix the bugs. Some of this is marketing hype from people who are selling AI tools (Boris works on Claude Code) but it rings true
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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
“An isolated bike lane is a toy; a useful network of bike and roll lanes is core infrastructure.” I love this commentary on how empowering it is to have choices in your community. It’s also invigorating to know many communities in the region are contributing to a useful network of transportation ♥️
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Comment: How Victoria’s bike and roll network changed my life
Even if you, or your friends, don’t use the safe bike and roll network, there are thousands and thousands of your neighbours that do.
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
A thread of tech/investment trends I’ve been wrong about and what each thought me.
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Basil Marte @basilmarte.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
I would like to recommend this article on the topic: marcochitti.substack.com/p/getting-bu...
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Getting bus priority right. Lessons from Bologna
Why our buses are slow and what need to be done to make them fast.
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steve o’grady @sogrady.org · 11/12/2025
if you're a conference organizer, an inn or BnB owner, a retail operation that caters to tourists, a museum, restaurant or theme park that does the same or if you own resorts or hotel chains, i think the operative words here are: "good luck with that" www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply to travelers from more than 40 countries.
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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Hey scientists and academics, anyone interested in moving to Canada? The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs program is a one-time initiative designed to support Canadian institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges. 🧪 ⚛️ #AcademicSky
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Application process - Canada.ca
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
A spaceman’s work is never done.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Public Transit has a marketing problem in Canada. Not to customers (who love it) but to senior governments (who are apparently not even aware it exists). May I propose: "Transit. It's like a pipeline, but for people!"
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Michele Tobias, PhD @micheletobias.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
I'm going to be talking about cartography in QGIS at PostGIS Day next week! It's easy to connect a PostGIS database to QGIS for data so learn some tips for doing good data viz. Free. Online. Level up. #gischat www.snowflake.com/postgis-day-...
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PostGIS Day | November 20
Learn how others are making use of PostGIS, pick up some tips and tricks, and share stories about bringing this excellent tool into your organizations.
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Not AI slop, 100% real fish, right off the Ross Bay sea wall.
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PGConf.dev 🐘 @pgconf.dev · 10/11/2025
CFP for PGConf.dev 2026 is open until Jan 16 🐘 Tips for strong proposals: • Share what you discovered. Not just what you built. • Be specific • Discuss bigger Postgres picture • Failures welcome Be specific, connect to Postgres internals, and don’t hide the messy bits.
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Michele Tobias, PhD @micheletobias.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
I'm doing a version of my Hand Drawn Maps workshop (as a double talk session) at FOSS4G North America on Wednesday 11/5 1:30-2:00! Bring some paper and stuff to write with and we'll draw some maps! #gischat Register: www.foss4gna.org
The text in the middle of the image says "Let's draw maps! Hand Drwan Maps 1-hour mini workshop (no additional registration required) taught by  Michele Tobias, PhD, 11/05/2025 1:30-2:30 - FOSS4GNA - Reston, VA - Register at FOSS4GNA.org . The background image is a cartoony black and white line drawing of the arboretum portion of the UC Davis campus showing Lake Spafford, paths, buildings, and trees.
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Malcolm Meyer @malcolmmeyer.com · 29/10/2025
It's almost time for #foss4gna and I have yet to promote my talk. Need inspiration for that next conversation from proprietary to open source GIS, come check me out on Wednesday! #postgres #mapbox #maplibre #docker
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Paul Ramsey @pwramsey.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Any #foss4gna friends making dinner plans for tonight?
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