iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Adam Taves @ataves.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Voilà, Canada's national library catalogue, has flipped to Lake America. Things move fast in networked systems. canada.on.worldcat.org/search?query...

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Tomorrow (19th September) is #TalkLikeAPirateDay and your annual reminder that when we talk the way we talk when we're talking like a pirate, it's because of a film that was based on a book, inspired by an earlier book, inspired by a real life pirate from #Orkney! ARRR! 🏴‍☠️👇

An illustration of a pirate with a tricorn hat and a bushy moustache

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Emily St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

If I were in that room, I would pitch that the premise should be: It's time to play the music; it's time to light the lights. Indeed, it's time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight.

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

wtf Jays — more infield plays that we Just Can’t Make

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JRho @jrho.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The most absolutely massive flex from the state fair exhibit. This quilt is made of 40 years of prize ribbons from various categories at the New Mexico State Fair won by Carol St. Clair Johnson. She also won a prize for this quilt.

Massive quilt made of prize ribbons in blue, red, yellow, and white

Center square of quilt made of yellow and red ribbons and yellow rosettes

Block of quilt made of blue, yellow, red, and white ribbons. Ribbons state the year. Some have the prize winning object written on in marker

Carol St. Clair Johnson
born 1954; resides Albuquerque, NM

O Fair New Mexico-41 Fair Years
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satin ribbons

After unexpectedly winning her first blue ribbon for a sewn cape in 1981, Carol St. Clair Johnson developed an enduring love for the New Mexico State Fair. The quilt Fair New Mexico-41 Fair Years incorporates more than six hundred of the ribbons she won at the fair every subsequent year except 2020 (when the fair was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic). Johnson earned ribbons for needlework, knitting, crochet, pies, cookies, cakes, canning, jewelry, flowers, vegetables, and potted plants. The title of the quilt is a reference to the state song, and the design places the state's Zia sun symbol at the center. The quilt earned Johnson yet another ribbon: Best in Category (miscellaneous quilt) at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair.

Courtesy of Carol St. Clair Johnson

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

can someone please punch Pillar until he gets Arlene’s name right?!? #BlueJays

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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful

An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Capo Verde, incredible! 🇨🇻 🦈

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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🤬 Ford had audacity to say he’s disappointed in protestors at Ford Fest! From his Gravy Plane to healthcare, ODSP, homelessness, Ontario Place, Greenbelt, TO airport, FOI law, OSAP, autism and massive debt Ontario is so disappointed in him it’s time he step down. My OpEd @thespec1846.bsky.social

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Is it worth trying to explain to BeReal that when Qatar scores ON THEIR OWN NET it isn’t a goal *for* them and that it is not a “crucial moment” of “tension” for the Canadian audience they’re pushing these messages to?

A push notification from the BeReal app that says “Canada 5 - 0 Qatar /
Goal for Qatar. Crucial moment. Show the tension in the room.”

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Hi @mark-carney.bsky.social. Your survey design is bad (I assume intentionally) and you should feel bad.

Dr Zoidberg from Futurama says “YOUR SURVEY IS BAD AND YOU SHOULD FEEL BAD.”

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Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

“Public consultation” on Billy Bishop expansion. These survey questions suggest to me that this is a done deal. tc.canada.ca/en/corporate...

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Public consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Consultation collecting feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Spouse has decided today’s WFH soundtrack is “Hamilton”. (I am rarely more productive at writing my silly little social media posts than when I think about Hamilton writing the other 51!)

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Hamilton: Writing Scene from Broadway

Alt: Hamilton: Writing Scene from Broadway

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Alex Bozikovic @alexbozikovic.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This claim about the new Science Centre is false. It’s not bigger. It is smaller than the old one, by a lot. And the government hasn’t shared drawings, so the details may be even worse than they seem. #onpoli #ontario

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NewsNation @newsnation.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Pope Leo XIV welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, where Leo was seen attempting one of the team’s classic tricks — spinning their iconic red, white and blue basketball on his finger.

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Why is it so difficult to see the Women’s NCAABB tournament final highlights on either @tsnofficial.bsky.social or @sportsnetpr.bsky.social?

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

I’m actually furious that they cut it off before the chorus.

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Dread VanVleet 🎃🕷️ @velodus.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Jonathan the Tortoise, who did NOT die

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drewtoothpaste @drewtoothpaste.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

the media is now telling people to work from home to save on gasoline, immediately after their years-long crusade to tell us why returning to office is best for everyone. this isn't a gotcha, it's an example of how contradicting demands allow the ruling class to blame us no matter what we do

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Rachel Bachman, WSJ sports reporter @realbachscore.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

After Claudia Goldin became the first woman to win a solo Nobel in economics, she got hundreds of invitations. She accepted three. One was advising WNBA players on a labor deal. She helped players land the biggest % raise in US sports history. www.wsj.com/economy/wnba...

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WNBA Players Had an Ace Up Their Sleeve in Pay Negotiations: A Nobel Laureate

Harvard economist Claudia Goldin helped WNBA players win a nearly 400% raise. Starting this season, players’ average salary will top $580,000.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 29/03/2026

When Blue Jays manager John Schneider returned to his office last week, an envelope awaited him. A letter had come from Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. “I don’t know you,” he wrote, “but I felt compelled to reach out after watching your incredible leadership on display during the World Series.

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Brian Floyd @brianmfloyd.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

good morning the mariners are 1-1 and the following is every hit they’ve had this season so far… hr hr hr double double hr triple hr hr they have yet to hit a single

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

No perfect view out of a hotel window exists—

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The Players’ Tribune @playerstribune.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

“The more time that passes, the more I understand that we still got to do something special.” Ernie Clement has a few things to say before the Toronto Blue Jays season opener.

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Dear Jays Fans | By Ernie Clement

Baseball is my favorite thing in the world, man. And I’m so honored I get to play it with the Jays and in Toronto.

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Neil Weinberg @neilweinberg44.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Torkelson-McGonigle-Dingler is an all time insane run of lineup names

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Letterboxd @letterboxd.social · 24/03/2026

good mornin’ 🌦️ it’s don lockwood’s lucky day 🍀

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Bryce Harper as Cher, a thread #believe

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Lynn Coady @lynncoady.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

A richly deserved shaming on an international stage for @nsgov.bsky.social and Tim Houston specifically (read Tamara Deverall’s complete quote in the alt-text)

Tamara Deverall winning the Oscar plus a quote from her speech: I’m living in Nova Scotia right now, which is getting arts cuts by our provincial governnment, which is making it really difficult to support artists like me and Shane. We need to grow, young people who need to learn art is important. It is essentially to our human culture and well-being.”

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Is there a reason Team Canada doesn’t know how to cover first base?!? AGAIN????

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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I AM LISTENING ON A TUESDAY - Tuesdays with @overduepod.bsky.social. ❤️

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Children are writing about capybaras more than ever, according to Oxford University Press. The annual Children's Language report is compiled from 500-word stories sent into the BBC. 'Book', 'comic' and 'novel' all appear more than in 2015, while 'Kindle' is down 77%. corp.oup.com/feature/oxfo...

capybara, wikimedia commons, Karoly Lorenty, CC BY 2.0

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 02/03/2026

NEW FROM ME: While US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran this weekend, Global News' The West Block host Ben Mulroney reposted video of fighter jets that had been miscaptioned as American F-15s attacking Iran I double-checked. Ben was actually sharing footage from a video game

pressprogress.ca

Global News’ Ben Mulroney Shared a Video of Airstrikes. The Footage is Actually from a Video Game.

The host of Global News’ West Block gets lost in a misinformation-driven fog of war as American and Israeli forces strike Iran

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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

attn: @overduepod.bsky.social this seems more romantic than horny specifically but it also sounds fun.

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Winnipeg Jets wondering why Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t play like that for them…

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

If they could stop showing Gretzky that would be great.

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Back active on AO3 for the first time in actual years and there are so many nice comments on my (6) posted fics including one where someone asked to translate it into Chinese!!

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Library of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024. Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️

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Ontario Library Association @onlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

OLA is accepting proposals from all libraries to share experiences & ideas about washrooms for the first-ever Safer Spaces Symposium. The goal is to create a day that benefits & speaks to the experiences of library systems, users, & staff. Submit your proposal by Feb. 13! buff.ly/gvnuAYb

A multi-coloured OLA Safer Spaces Symposium event graphic. Text reads: “Safer Spaces Symposium. Library Washrooms. Virtual Conference | March 25, 2026. Submit your presentation idea by February 13.”

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Liz Whitmere @lizwhitmere.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Canadians! Sign this! Party leaders should absolutely have & maintain top security clearance it’s such a basic, obvious step.

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stephybara @stephybara.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Extremely “shut up and take my money” reaction gif.

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