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BREAKING NEWS:

Demonstrators protest Trump-backed redistricting plans at over 200 events across the country

At parks, coffee shops, churches and government buildings around the country, hundreds of groups are gathering today with a simple message: “Stop the Trump takeover.”

The rallies are a bid to combat Republican-led plans to redraw congressional maps. The main event will take place in Texas, where a new congressional map backed by President Donald Trump that could net Republicans five additional seats in the 2026 midterm elections inspired the state’s Democratic lawmakers to flee the state – preventing the quorum needed to vote.

“Trump is terrified of the American people,” said the Texas for All Coalition, which is helping organize the events, in a news release. “He knows he can’t win on his ideas, so he’s trying to take Congress by hook or by crook – and he’s doing it by silencing the voices of communities of color. We’re not going to let that happen.”

Organizers emphasized “a commitment to nonviolence” at all events in event page descriptions. Over 200 events are planned in 34 states, according to the event’s official website. The Democratic National Committee is helping organize events, it announced in a news release.

Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back

• Austin, Texas, rally:

Lawmakers gather on the House floor on the day of a special session of the Texas House after Democratic lawmakers left the state to deny Republicans the opportunity to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, in Austin, Texas, August 15, 2025.

• Nationwide demonstrations:

Events were organized by local activists in each city, including this one in Wilton Manors, Florida.

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August 16, 2025 - Updated 42 min ago

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Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! May the Great Spirit bless you 🙏

Boy! this whole planet needs a good blessing if you ask me. We can start by using the Pacific Ocean as the source of holy water to wash off the dirt. Like when the doctor spanks a baby at birth, maybe a good slap upside the head to wake them up as well, and also for good luck, wouldn't hurt them at all. If it worked, I would have used a boxing glove, kid. Watch where you step. Or you could end up with 💩 under your shoe. Just kiddin', I had eleven children go under my roof, three my own and eight foster children or OP's children, and I didn't have to raise a hand, and none of them are on the street or have seen the inside of a jail cell, in other words, dey's a doin' fine.

I grew up in Canada with a distinctly American way of thinking and living, influenced by slogans, sayings, and a similar lifestyle to that in America. The old saying, *patois*, Commerce and tourism are like a well-lubricated and finely tuned machine. Laws and regulations being very much the same made for a porous border: if America caught a cold, Canada would sneeze.

WE WERE ONE NATION! Now we are a nation unto ourselves, separate from America. America is no longer America, and whatever replaced it has turned it into Bizarromarica. Our ENEMY is not so much the People of America as it is one person; we can no longer trust AmericaKink Orange Slime Bag.

We, Canadians, need to DEPEND ON ONE ANOTHER TO SURVIVE, and yes! American friends, among other nations, we could use all and anyone who wants to participate in the building of A NEW NATION. Cmon, CANADA PULL THE RAG OUT! In this case, streamline the "Fn! Paperwork, eh! A new nation will require a more streamlined way of transacting between nations, eliminating unnecessary paperwork and saving the lives of a few trees in the process. Isn't that what AI is supposed to do?

There is so much beauty in this world, and all a man wants to do is crap all over it. Why? 90+ times, those little pieces of useless, cheap, fabricated paper made from many dead trees. You know, those who act like bullies in your playpen, destroying all your toys because jealousy is a significant driver, or those who simply enjoy destroying and hurting the defenseless, driven by jealousy, brutality, and apathy.

In my continuous search for ways to help bring people seeking to find work and move to Canada, and advice for navigating the government's paperwork requirements, all from a group that doesn't want to take your money for the help (so far as I know), I offer you my latest find:

TODAY'S NEWSROOM REPORT:

Canada Open Work Permit August 2025: New Rules, Process & Eligibility

If you hate being handcuffed to a single employer, Canada’s Open Work Permit (OWP) is the rare bit of bureaucracy that actually feels…freeing. You can change jobs, switch provinces, test industries, even take a breather between roles—legally. Just note: immigration rules do change. I can’t pull live updates today, so I’m working off reliable, official guidance and long-standing policy. When in doubt, always cross-check in your IRCC online account and with the government pages I’ve linked below.

Table Contents:

16 steps.

• What an Open Work Permit actually is (and isn’t):
• Who qualifies: the big buckets at a glance:

Eligibility changes by stream and policy window. Use this table as a directional guide, then verify details on the official site.

• How to apply (online, from inside or outside Canada):

Most people apply online through their IRCC account. The flow is predictable and standard steps directly on IRCC’s site, including the official fee list and processing time tool on - canada ca -

• Fees, documents, and timing (realistic expectations):

Fees and timelines do change; always verify the latest numbers._

• Personalized guidance for your situations:

For Okieve Davis (Jamaica) — Automotive technician, 14 years, buses/cars/trucks, EV/hybrid

• For Tsegaye Mathewos (Ethiopia) — BSc Statistics, 10 years teaching primary math:
• After you land: turning your Letter of Introduction into a real permit:
• Fact Check:

FAQs:

Published On: August 14, 2025

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Have there been 'any' american doctors hired by Canada in 2025?

Yes, there has been an increase in American doctors seeking to practice in Canada, and some have been hired, particularly in Ontario, in 2025. The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) has reported a significant rise in U.S. medical graduates creating accounts on their platform, indicating interest in Canadian licensure. Ontario, specifically, has taken steps to facilitate the entry of U.S. physicians by removing barriers and streamlining the process for licensure.

*Here's a More Detailed Breakdown*

Increased interest:

The MCC has seen a 718% increase in U.S. medical graduates opening accounts on their "physiciansapply.ca" portal between November 2024 and April 2025. This portal is a key step for international medical graduates seeking to practice in Canada.

• Ontario's actions:

Ontario has been actively working to attract U.S. doctors. They've expanded "as of right" legislation to include U.S. board-certified physicians, removed restrictions on where they can practice, and are simplifying the process for them to obtain licenses and work permits.

• Reasons for the shift:

Some U.S. doctors are seeking to relocate to Canada due to the political and economic climate in the United States, as well as to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in Canada.

• Recruitment efforts:

Canadian recruiters have reported a significant increase in American doctors seeking positions in Canada.

• Licensing process:

While there's an increase in interest and efforts to facilitate the process, U.S. doctors still need to go through the standard Canadian immigration and licensing procedures, including federal work permit and provincial licensing requirements.

Update: There's evidence of a significant increase in interest and applications from U.S. physicians seeking to practice in Canada, including in July.

 

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Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! May the Great Spirit bless you 🙏

Well, what do you know, surprise, surprise, it rained! I don't know how much, but the ground appears to have had a good soaking. I pray we accomplish a bit more before the end of the day.

I am not certain if I will be here, in the Newsroom, tomorrow, but it's unlikely. If I am, it will be only a short note. We will be going to my sister's in Barrie and bringing her back with us to stay for a week. I will be on next week, sometimes in the afternoon of August 15th. The news reports may not be as consistent or as lengthy as the latest news updates; they will be more in the form of reports on my daily activities. And whatever crops up on the latest on the Kink Taco News. As my Mom would have said, the Orange Anus from Uranus' face resembles the side of a busted boot.

TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

Physical Reflexes & AGE

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Physical reflexes can deteriorate with age due to natural changes in the nervous system and muscles. These changes can lead to slower reaction times and reduced reflex responses. While some decline is normal, certain conditions can also cause or exacerbate reflex loss.

Note: I never say I hope; hope can't stop the train from running over you. Should I just twitch in my clothes instead of taking action and jumping? Old people make for good clothes twitchers; they twitch in their clothes instead of taking "action", no stage left or right, just stay put and let the curtains drop on you. So if you see a train coming and all you do is shake or twitch, you may save the lives of the fleas you got from the dog, but all that's left of you is your two shoes, your cane, and a puff of dust. It was a little like that for me this morning, like the deer frozen in the headlights of a car.

There's nothing wrong with the upstairs software; it's working at 100% capacity all the time. The psychological reaction is much faster than the physical as you get older. That's why people after 65 should not be doing intricate operations with a delayed physical response time. Great for working at home, where you have time to develop and present any given idea, presentation, or proposal. Working at home gives you more time to organise, and more time to adjust your thinking and planning as you go, without being constrained by the clock.

This is why they have PENSIONS for the elderly and retired folks. An older adult is not 100% reliable or even safe on the job. However, one can choose to do whatever they desire online, such as crafts, gardening, a business, a hobby, psychology, science, technology, or, as I am presently doing, news gathering and reporting.

But I am completely useless, a couch potato in the fetal position in the corner of the couch when I have both the stomach acting up and a pain in the side of my face, like I have right now! Like I was struck there by a baseball bat. I can understand why an employer is hesitant about hiring anyone over 65. At home, YES! the cerebral cortex is still 100% fully functional, especially if I can bring the pain to a manageable level so I can think.

BREAKING NEWS:

Trump says EU leaders ‘want to see deal done,’ ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

What We're Covering:

• Virtual Ukraine meeting:

Talks between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders have begun, according to the French presidency. EU leaders are hoping to shape Trump’s views before Friday’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Here’s what else to expect today.

• Trump-Putin summit:

• Land swaps:

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37 min ago

Trump talks with Zelensky and European leaders underway, French presidency says

An online summit among US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders has begun, the French presidency says.

We’ll bring you the latest developments as we get them...

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28 min ago

Ukraine evacuates children from areas of Donetsk region amid Russian military advances

Ukrainian authorities have mandated that families with children must evacuate areas of Ukraine’s Donetsk region that are close to where Russian forces are making gains.

Authorities are beginning mandatory evacuations in the town of Bilozerka, the village of Svyatohorivka, in six villages in the Bilozerka community, and in six villages in the Dobropillia community, according to the head of Donetsk’s regional military administration Vadym Filashkin. There are an estimated 1,150 children in those Ukrainian settlements, Filashkin said on Wednesday...

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59 min ago

Russian foreign ministry pours cold water on idea of territory "swapping"

A Russian foreign ministry official has poured cold water on the idea that both Russia and Ukraine would need to swap territory to reach a peace agreement.

“The territorial structure of the Russian Federation is enshrined in our country’s Constitution. That says it all. Therefore, as far as the Russian delegation’s goals in the Alaska talks are concerned, they are dictated exclusively by national interests,” Alexey Fadeev, deputy director of the ministry’s Department of Information and Press, said today.

Fadeev appeared to be referring to Russia’s illegal annexation of the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, in which Moscow held sham referendums in 2022 to lay formal claims to areas under Russian control as well as land never occupied by Russian forces. The annexation has been denounced by Ukraine’s allies and is not internationally recognized.

1 hr 53 min ago

What time will today's talks with Zelensky, Trump and EU leaders take place? German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being joined by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky as he hosts a virtual summit with European leaders and US President Donald Trump today.

• We can bring you the expected timings for today’s talks:

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1 hr 57 min ago

Trump dismisses criticism of upcoming meeting with Putin

From CNN's Alejandra Jaramillo

President Donald Trump is criticizing media coverage of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump responded to concerns raised by some analysts who argue that the optics and potential outcomes of his summit with Putin may favor Russia, saying in a Truth Social post that the “very unfair media” was constantly “quoting fired losers” referring to his former national security adviser John Bolton.

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Updated 9:48 AM EDT, Wed August 13, 2025

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CANADIAN NEWS:

Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights ahead of possible weekend strike

CUPE gave the airline a 72-hour strike notice after the two sides reached an 'impasse' in talks

Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights on Thursday ahead of a potential strike that could see more than 10,000 flight attendants walk off the job this weekend.

The country's largest airline said the gradual suspension of flights — which would lead to more cancellations on Friday, before a complete cessation of flying by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge by the weekend — would allow for an orderly shutdown. About 130,000 customers a day could be affected by a disruption, according to Air Canada.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) gave the carrier a requisite 72-hour strike notice overnight after the two sides reached an "impasse" in negotiations on Tuesday. Air Canada flight attendants can walk off the job as early as Saturday at 12:58 a.m. ET...

What's Next?:

Air Canada says negotiations with flight attendants' union are at 'impasse'

Here's what you need to know as Air Canada flight attendants rally on 'day of action'

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Manitoba was supposed to get 150 doctors from a recruitment firm. The province got 2

Province has ended largely ineffective recruiting contract, will only pay for the 2 new physicians

A staffing agency hired by Manitoba's former Progressive Conservative government on a promise to recruit 150 doctors to the province in fact only managed to bring two. The two-year contract with Canadian Health Labs was initially hailed as a critical piece in Manitoba's efforts to find more doctors, particularly in rural and northern areas, where jobs are typically harder to fill.

But the contract expired last month, after the current NDP government didn't exercise its option for a third year. It confirmed to Radio-Canada that only two doctors were recruited under the contract...

• Company under fire:
• Worried for future shortages:

Doctor training seats double in Brandon in hopes of boosting physician numbers in Manitoba

Manitoba health officials admit racism in care of Indigenous man who died of cancer

August 13, 2025

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Racism and Greed

It seems that, today, if someone falls overboard from a ship's deck with a briefcase containing money, the rescue team would rescue the briefcase and disregard the person flailing in the ocean.

WHO STOLE THE MONEY? That's the way it usually goes, eh! ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH CARE! These greedy thieves would literally steal from a blind person. I pray that they, the thieving cockroaches,🪳 🪳 🪳 do "BOIL IN THE SEVENTH CIRCLE OF HELL IN BOILING 💩 !!!"

The day of reckoning will come for those who worship money as their god, and people are just numbers in a periodic report. Premier Ford of Ontario is one of these, as he loots the funding for Ontario's Health Insurance Plan in his efforts to privatize it with his pals in the healthcare business, like "Scissorhands" Harris. And how useless it is when it comes to the value of life and living a healthy physical and spiritual life. AMEN!

And before we Canadians pat ourselves on the back for the good we actually do for one another, racism in medicine is real.

Well, folks, that will be about it for me for now. Thank you for reading the News and for reading my Thoughts, Opinions, and Feelings on the topics of discussion

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Trump’s pick for BLS commissioner suggests suspending the monthly jobs report

EJ Antoni, nominated by President Donald Trump Monday to become the next commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggested that the agency should suspend its monthly jobs report, claiming it is unreliable and frequently overstated.

Antoni, *in an interview with Fox Business News* that took place before his nomination and was published Tuesday, said the BLS should instead publish quarterly data after it had been revised until BLS can ensure its monthly jobs data is more accurate.

“Until it is corrected, the BLS should suspend issuing the monthly job reports but keep publishing the more accurate, though less timely, quarterly data,” he told Fox Business. “Major decision-makers from Wall Street to D.C. rely on these numbers, and a lack of confidence in the data has far-reaching consequences.” ...

“I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Highly Respected Economist, Dr. E.J. Antoni, as the next Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Monday

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Updated Aug 12, 2025, 11:54 AM ET

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Good morning! May the Great Spirit bless you 🙏

It is forecast to rain today, but all I see is a hazy, milky blue sky with the odd puffy-looking clouds, that's it, so far. I heard on the Buffalo weather forecast that heavy rains are coming in from the northwest and moving east, toward the areas with fires in Manitoba and Ontario.

Local forecast for the Niagara Region is:

A possible intermittent thunderstorm, 94° F with 71% humidity.

Let us take a moment to send prayers and meditation to those who have been stricken and left homeless by the nasty weather everywhere. Pray especially for those who are in need, with the fallen and failing federal aid safety net in the US.

The question remains: When America falls apart and thousands of people need help that the American government no longer provides, will Canada's government help? I believe we will, but will Canadians delivering aid to needy Americans be shot at by Trump's forces like aid workers have been shot in Gaza? Or will America become a nuclear wasteland? ☢️ KEEP OUT!

What will happen to America without engineers, scientists, researchers, and science Ph. D.s, from quantum mechanics to healthcare workers, economic developers, and manufacturers? The Constitution is the law of the land, but the Executive Branch and the Congress disregard it as if it were yesterday's newspaper. Trump has taken funding from the program that maintains America's nuclear missiles. Who will keep them safe and ready, or do the maintenance required to keep the country's gears greased and all working parts lubricated? The country's infrastructure will be severely compromised. At least if I had any sanity, if I wanted to be the Grand Poobah Leader, I would have a backup plan to reestablish a new system or regime.

I don't see that happening in America. Trump is obsessed with being the Queen Ant, and the rest are all obedient worker ants. I don't have a fiddler's bow string on the violin 🎻in the Dueling Banjos of an idea where the next stroke on the old banjo will be. 🪕

☮️✊VIVE LA RESISTANCE✊☮️

The True Freedom Fighter of America

How Americans can defend our democracy against Trump

Real political change in America doesn't come from the top; it never has. It comes from the bottom, from ordinary people resisting in big and small ways.

This is an adapted excerpt from the May 24 episode of "Velshi."

In the wake of Donald Trump's second term, more and more Americans are asking a critical question: "What can I do to defend democracy in America?"...

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BREAKING NEWS:

Inflation holds steady, but Trump’s tariffs are boosting some prices

Falling gas prices helped keep overall inflation tame in July; however, a broader array of products got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers.

Consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, keeping the annual inflation rate at 2.7%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stock futures rose after the data release. Dow futures jumped 210 points, or 0.47%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.45% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5%.

Tracking US inflation: How recent numbers compare to the last decade

The Consumer Price Index held steady at 2.7% for the last 12 months ending in July. See Chart:

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Updated Aug 12, 2025, 9:12 AM ET

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Trump wanted manufacturers to diversify away from China. Now many that heeded that call face stiff new tariffs

As US tariffs on China surged over the past decade, South and Southeast Asia became key destinations for foreign and Chinese companies to diversify their supply chains.

But with US President Donald Trump’s protectionist swing going truly global in his second administration, these nations now find themselves caught in the crossfire – facing some of the highest tariffs in the world and a rapidly shifting global trade order that could *pinch American consumers.*

Many regional leaders publicly celebrated the new US tariff figures when they were released last week, keen to remind domestic audiences that they were lower than those initially threatened by Trump. But analysts and economists warn the new levies are still historically steep and should not be shrugged off.

“It’s a gut punch to these countries and they need to try to negotiate it lower,” said Dan Ives, global head of research at financial services firm Wedbush Securities. “The worry is US is trying to cut off China’s export routes and it speaks to the high tariffs facing these nations.” Country-specific tariffs aren’t the only concern for nations and businesses in the region...

• The China factor:
• ‘It’s really lose-lose’:
• Transshipment tariffs:
• Reshaping supply chains:

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PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2025, 6:00 AM ET

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Excellent example of what I spoke about in my discussion of the day above: The Trade Factor and brain drain, and the Isolation Afterwards. A place where health, well-being, diversity, empathy, solidarity, and happiness go to die. IT'S WAKE-UP TIME! And that means you! Yes, you with the fat bank account, the top of the pyramid cannot exist without the bottom part. You can get very skinny very quickly, especially with the great Wallet Choker Trump, on the loose.

CANADIAN NEWS:

This is our second-worst wildfire season on record — and could be the new normal

Area roughly the size of New Brunswick has already burned this year

This year's wildfire season is already the second-worst on record in Canada, and experts are warning that this might be the new normal.

More than 7.3 million hectares have burned this year so far, more than double the 10-year average for this time of year, according to the latest figures from the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) and Natural Resources Canada. "It's the size of New Brunswick, to put it into context," Mike Flannigan, a professor of wildland fire at Thompson Rivers University, told CBC News.

The last three fire seasons are among the 10 worst on record, according to a federal database dating back to 1972, with 2023's devastating blazes taking the top spot

• Consequences of repeated fires:

Bad back-to-back fire seasons can have huge consequences

Fire is a natural part of the lifecycle for many tree species, but a forest can become damaged to the point where trees cannot regrow in the area for years, or even decades. It's called "regeneration failure." ...

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Posted: Aug 12, 2025 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago

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What about a little island of good news today?

This woman found $1,000 left behind at an ATM in London, Ont. What would you do?

Annie Rawdah said stack of bills was sticking out of the drive-through bank machine

It's not every day you find $1,000 in cash, especially in a bank machine.

But that's exactly what happened to Annie Rawdah. The London, Ont., real estate agent said she was at a drive-through ATM on Wonderland Road South on Sunday afternoon when she noticed cash sitting in the machine. "At first I didn't know how much it was," said Rawdah. "I thought, I'll just go inside and give it back to the bank. But it was closed — it was about 4:30 p.m."

Good Samaritans foil Vancouver robbery, save shopkeeper: police

That night, Rawdah posted about the find on two local Facebook groups, hoping the owner might see it. While no one came forward immediately, she said the reaction online surprised her.

"Everybody was saying, 'We can't believe people like you still exist.' I didn't think it was a big deal — it's just returning money that doesn't belong to you. But apparently, people were really shocked."

• What would you do if you found $1,000?:

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Posted: Aug 12, 2025 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago

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I would say if it were a street person and they were hungry, have at it, Hoss! I have always run that thought through my mind whenever I encountered a monetary discrepancy due to a technical or human error. I prayed that whoever got it, needed it, or it went to someone who needed it. That makes it easier for me to accept the loss of those bucks, thinking that.

Have a Great day, or at the very least a functional one. May the Great Spirit Bless and guide you.

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Land of Whispering Pines 🌲

Good morning! May the Great Spirit bless you 🙏

This was an interesting, if not a bit on the odd side, kind of morning, you know? It's nice and sunny with a cool breeze coming through the door. Looking out onto the balcony, I could see the early morning sun 🌄 shining on my artificial plants and palms 🌴 in my green space. I went out and sat on the patio chair, and I drifted off elsewhere. Somewhere back in the woods along the shore of the lake, back home where I grew up.

It felt so real. I was sorting through some bright stones and finding quartz, which was like gems for a kid. I could actually hear the wavelets on the beach, and the cool breeze ruffling my hair. Now that's what I call TAKING A TRIP AND NEVER LEAVING THE FARM. 🏚 Take a couple of minutes to sit somewhere quiet, maybe listen to a sound that has a steady rhythm, like the motor on the refrigerator, then let yourself drift and let go. Don't worry, relax, and just let go. 👩‍🦳 🌌 😉

OK, now onto the discussion of the day. 👩‍💼 🧑‍💼 👨‍💼 How to cook a donkey on a spit at a Donkey Barbecue and Rattlesnake 🐍 Venom Beer for FREE! 🍻 Then invite the Orange Pus Bag and Company over for the party.

But, of course, what I have just shared with you this morning is only THE BUTTER FEELING THE HEAT BEFORE IT'S TOAST! 🧈 😡 ♨️

Oh me! Oh my! Get me the firewood, Ma! We've got a lot of 🪳 and 🦡 meat with a little 💩 🪰 (Republicans) to boil for the weasel stew tonight. Paula says she won't be home for supper tonight. 😆

"HA, ha, ha!..."

Russian Ocean Going Tugboat Sinks While Still Under Construction:

August 11, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRlC9JZOlks

An image came to mind of little Ukrainian Drone Submersibles with carbide drills or laser drills drilling holes in the bottom of a Russian ship. What poetic justice that would be, 😂 🤣 😂 🤣

TODAY'S DISCUSSION:

For today's discussion, let us pause for a moment and step aside the rat race called civilization and the supposed evolution of the species. Take a broader view of what's happening in the world. It's not hard to see it happening, THE BUTTER FEELING THE HEAT BEFORE IT'S TOAST! and he will make toast of everything he touches, the Midas touch in reverse. That's not to mention those who have already been thrown under the bus by this same lunatic, yet the dunces keep coming for more. 💩 🥊

Don't be the frog on a slow boil! 🐸 RESIST! ✊

☮️✊~ VIVE LA RESISTANCE ~✊☮️

BREAKING NEWS:

The latest on Trump’s presidency as he’s expected to hold news conference

What We're Covering:

• DC crackdown:

President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to curb crime in Washington, DC, as he renews his threats for the federal government to “take over” and fully govern the city. The president ordered a seven-day surge in federal law enforcement within the city last week, pointing to several high-profile crimes, including the assault of a former Department of Government Efficiency employee during an attempted carjacking.

• Later this week:

• Revenue for export licenses agreement:

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16 min ago

Trump expected to announce mobilization of hundreds of National Guard troops in DC, sources say

President Donald Trump is expected to announce the activation of hundreds of DC National Guard troops this morning as part of his effort to address crime in the nation’s capital, two US officials told CNN.

The DC National Guard forces are expected to be providing safety and security support to law enforcement, though one of the officials said many of the operational specifics still remain unclear, such as where they will be placed throughout the city, what their command-and-control chain will be, and for how long they will be activated.

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are expected to be at the announcement with Trump. The official said up to roughly 800 troops in the DC National Guard are expected to be activated. Among the subordinate units of the DC Guard is a military police battalion, complete with maintenance and medical support, and an aviation support battalion.

While National Guard units around the country report to their state’s governors, the DC National Guard falls under the authority of the president, which is typically delegated to the secretary of the army...

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28 min ago

Trump says DC will be "LIBERATED" but what can the president do?

President Donald Trump says he will announce a plan Monday morning to make Washington, DC, “GREAT AGAIN!” and “stop violent crime” in the nation’s capital.

As president, Trump has broad authority over parts of the city’s affairs, including aspects of law enforcement. But he will need approval from Congress to exert control over Washington, DC, in the way he says he wants to.

There are dozens of federal law enforcement agencies in the city who answer to the Trump administration, and the president has already ordered a surge of hundreds of federal officers supplement the city’s police department in some neighborhoods. Those include plans for scores of FBI agents to patrol the city’s streets. Trump also has the authority as president to deploy the DC National Guard...

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1 hr 18 min ago

Officials are rushing to finalize details ahead of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska

US officials are rushing to finalize details ahead of Friday’s summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with both logistical and geopolitical issues still unsettled four days ahead of the momentous sit-down.

As of Monday, no venue for the summit had been announced. Administration officials were still making their way to Alaska — selected for its centrality to Washington and Moscow — to scope out where, exactly, the US and Russian presidents would meet. Officials were also working to clarify the contours of the two men’s expected discussion, which Trump hopes can yield significant progress toward ending the war in Ukraine.

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Trump declares "Liberation Day" in DC ahead of White House news conference on city safety

President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, DC, in a social media post this morning ahead of a White House news conference.

“LIBERATION DAY IN D.C. WE ARE TAKING OUR CAPITAL BACK!!!”

Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

Trump is expected to speak this morning on safety in the nation’s capital, though he has yet to provide specific details. It comes despite a preliminary year-to-date comparison from DC Police showing that 2025 crime numbers in the city are lower than last year’s...

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Trump will hold a news conference addressing his DC crime crackdown today...

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Trump says he's considering taking over DC police and bringing in National Guard

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4 wildfires now burning out of control across Newfoundland and Labrador

Kingston fire now 5,000 hectares, says Mark Lawlor

The Kingston fire has grown to 5,000 hectares, says provincial fire duty officer Mark Lawlor. (Catherine Morasse/Radio-Canada)

Latest Updates:

• Four wildfires are burning out of control in N.L.
• Kingston fire grew to more than 5,000 hectares.
• Martin Lake fire is 255 hectares.
• Holyrood fire is being held.
• Evacuation orders in place for Kingston, Perry's Cove, Western Bay, Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove, Ochre Pit Cove, Salmon Cove, Burnt Point-Gull Island-Northern Bay.

Evacuation orders still in place for cabin area off of Route 360, Bay d'Espoir Highway, extended to Rushy Pond.

• Town of Victoria is on an evacuation alert.
• Heat warning still in effect, expected to last until Thursday.
• Regional state of emergency for Bay De Verde peninsula.
• Two fires burning in Labrador, one 19km south of Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

There are four wildfires burning out of control across Newfoundland and Labrador, according to the provincial wildfire dashboard.

As of Monday morning, the vast majority of the island of

• Newfoundland is at an extreme risk of fire. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
• MAP Included:
• 'Little relief':

Posted: Aug 11, 2025 6:27 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

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Evacuation orders, states of emergency in effect for some areas

• Goats under evacuation order catch a ride with RCMP:
• VideoForest bans in N.B. and N.S. spark backlash, confusion:
• New Brunswickers are being asked to stay out of the woods. But what does that look like?:

Wildfires trigger state of emergency in parts of N.L.

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More structures destroyed as N.L. Kingston fire grows to more than 5,000 hectares

Posted: Aug 10, 2025 10:22 AM EDT | Last Updated: August 10

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