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Auld Lang Syne - Rod Stewart - YouTube A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz Cartoon: Black box warning A cartoon by Pedro Molina. China Is Building a New Kind of Supercomputer Above Earth New Ontario impaired driving penalties 2026: Here’s what kicks in Jan. 1 The science of the casino: why the house always wins in the long run Your smartphone photos look fake and this setting is to blame ...

New Year’s Resolutions – doug — off the record As a matter of practice, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. First, I doubt that I’d ever keep them and secondly, what would I do? Even eating better goes away with the fabulous … A Childhood Without Cartoons, But Full of Memories – My Awesome Blog What's your favorite cartoon? Sometimes when people talk about the cartoons they watched as kids, I just smile quietly. I don’t have any big cartoon memories. I didn’t grow up waiting for a show to start or running to the TV.My childhood was different.A little quieter, a little real… and honestly, very sweet. Most of… Cartoon break time: Editorial cartoons to ring in a new year B...

Cartoon: News judgment 7 TECH TRENDS WE HOPE NEVER COME BACK Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2059650/worst-tech-trends-hope-never-come-back/ Bixby on Galaxy phones may soon rival Gemini with smarter answers - Digital Trends Samsung could debut a smarter Bixby powered by Perplexity in One UI 8.5 5 UNDERRATED CARPLAY APPS MOST DRIVERS ARE MISSING OUT ON Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/2059353/underrated-apple-carplay-apps/ Flood warnings and watches issued for Niagara and Haldimand Conservation authorities in Niagara and Haldimand said Lake Erie could rise two metres ...

✨ 5 Things a Woman Made of Quiet Power Is Good At – My Awesome Blog Share five things you're good at. There are some women who don’t announce their strength to the world.They don’t raise their voice, they don’t demand attention,but still… they change everything around them with their presence. A woman made of quiet power doesn’t roar —she heals, she rises, she survives silently.And that silence becomes her strength.… Whatever happened to … – doug — off the record Cartoon: Profile in cowardice After Outcry, Firefox Promises "Kill Switch" That Turns Off All AI Features Mozilla's new CEO announced that Firefox would become a "modern AI broswer." Its most diehard fans are r...

Christmas 2025: A Bunch of Enjoyable Snipes and Trailers | I refuse to use a new Android phone without installing this free app first It fixes Android's biggest everyday usability gap Future uncertain for Ontario college students as federal policy brings cuts, layoffs The tightening of Canada’s international student regime has had ripple effects across higher education, but Ontario college students fear they are set to hurt the most amid cancelled programs and service adjustments. Last surviving Dionne quintuplet, Annette Dionne, has died: Dionne Quints Home Museum Dionne and her sisters became a global sensation after their birth on May 28, 1934, as they were the first quintuplets known to survive past inf...

Cartoon: Ethical shopping dilemma Province proposes new rules to expand police presence at school - Sault Ste. Marie News Ontario teacher certification overhaul to come next year: minister GALLERY: Christmas photos from the LFP archives Kimmel slams Trump in U.K. Christmas message: "Tyranny is booming" 10 Things You Will Always Regret Throwing Away When You Declutter Nothing is quite as liberating as thoroughly throwing stuff out—and it's easy to get carried away during a deep decluttering session. From sentimental items to irreplaceable he...

Google is finally letting users change their Gmail address Say goodbye to your embarrassing childhood email address. 10 free Windows apps that improved my productivity (and I'd easily pay money for) | ZDNET 20 Fridge Memes That Opened, Closed, and Changed Nothing - Funny You open the fridge like it owes you answers. You stare. You sigh. You close it. Nothing has changed—except now you’re somehow disappointed again. These fridge memes perfectly capture that oddly universal ritual of opening the fridge with hope, only to be reminded that cold air doesn’t magically turn into snacks. It’s not hunger, it’s curiosity mixed with poor expectations. 10 easy art games I'll be playing with family this Christmas | Creative Blo...

30 Hilarious Merry Christmas Memes That Are Better Than Milk & Cookies - Funny The holidays are a time for family, friends, and laughter. And what better way to spread holiday cheer than with a few funny Merry Christmas memes? Splat turns your photos into coloring pages, and it signals a bigger trend - Digital Trends Retro’s Splat app turns your photos into AI coloring pages for kids, with quick style options and print or on-screen modes. It also signals a wider push for kid-friendly generative AI play. 5 Samsung apps that make Google's ecosystem feel incomplete These Samsung apps can become your new go-to tools for productivity, creativity, and everyday tasks New Ontario carbon monoxide alarm rules effective Jan. ...

26 Of The Best “Birding Memes” Shared On This Dedicated Facebook Page | Bored Panda The “Birding Memes” Facebook page shares hilarious and downright cute posts about our feathered friends. Animals Cartoon: Sparky gets ICED As always, if � you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, � Sparky’s List! � You can get it in your inbox or read it on ... How social media encourages the worst of AI boosterism The era of hype first, think later. Ways Canadians will get money from the government in January | National Check your bank account — eligible Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government next month. ...

Trump dumps Europe for China, Russia Firefox AI kill switch is coming, but you'll wait until 2026 - Digital Trends Mozilla says a Firefox AI kill switch is coming in Q1 2026 after a Reddit open letter challenged its “modern AI browser” push. Users will be watching whether “off” really means off. YouTube Now Shutting Down Channels Posting AI Slop Two massive channels that churned out loads of fake AI-generated movie trailers were terminated by YouTube. Quaint Ontario town is known as light between the lakes Tilbury, Ontario, is not only rich in history but also holds a magical Christmas light festival over the holiday season. 7 Christmas mov...

Cartoon: The DOJ redacted it Early testing of schoolchildren has absolutely zero effect, researchers say Vikings plane to New Jersey forced to turn back ahead of Giants clash Donald Trump was asked about America's most recent mass shooting and his reply was straight from page one of the Trump playbook - The Poke Maybe we should see this is progress. Instead of blaming Joe Biden for the country’s problems, Donald Trump has found a new scapegoat: private universities. Trump showed off his expert ability to pass the buck when he was asked about the Brown University shooting investigation recently. Have a listen if you want to learn about […] ...

Reiner post shows how low Trump will go 34 of the Funniest Tweets from Friday, December 19, 2025 | Cracked.com Maybe we can all chill for a bit We asked four AI coding agents to rebuild Minesweeper—the results were explosive - Ars Technica How do four modern LLMs do at re-creating a simple Windows gaming classic? Google Tells Some Visa Employees Not to Travel Outside the US - Business Insider Did you know: Samsung phones aren't made where you think - Android Authority Most people think that the majority of Samsung phones are either made in South Korea or China, but that’s not correct. ...

Summer Conference for Computer Studies and Mathematics Educators | University of Waterloo - CEMC Held at the University of Waterloo, the CEMC’s three-day Summer Conference for Computer Studies and Mathematics Educators focuses on professional development around curriculum and enrichment for Computer Studies and Mathematics educators teaching Grades 7 to 12. New Trump-Kennedy Center sign is affixed to building facade despite concerns about legality 20 Memes You’ll Relate To Unless You’re Lying to Yourself - Funny These memes are the perfect mix of “lol same” and “okay wow relax.” They call you out just enough to be funny but not enough to make you rethink your entire life. Whether you’re procrastinating, overthinking, vibing, or pretending everything’s fine, these memes get it — and honestl...

72 Memes That Perfectly Sum Up What It Means To Have Siblings 50 Witty One-Panel Comics By The New Yorker Cartoonist | Bored Panda Tom Toro is a celebrated cartoonist and author whose sharp wit and distinctive style have made him a longtime favorite of The New Yorker, where he has contributed more than 200 cartoons since 2010. Comics, Funny This free mind-mapping tool is so good I stopped sketching on paper Fanshawe College offers incentive for full-time employees to exit Trump uses White House address to insist he has the economy humming The Russian Way to Multiply...

Political cartoons for December 16 Google's 6-7 Easter Egg Is Here To Mess With Your Web Searches Android TV just made free content impossible to miss Download waterfox (free) for Windows, macOS and Linux | Gizmodo Enhance your browsing experience with Waterfox, a fast, privacy-focused browser offering full control, legacy extension support, and minimal system impact. For Windows, macOS, and Linux. Aluminium OS: Everything We Know About the Chromebook Successor The grocery code of conduct will take effect Jan. 1. Here’s what this means for Canadian shoppers ...

Cartoon: When Rob Reiner met Saint Peter Spot the fake: Can you figure out which photos were made with AI? - Android Authority With advancements in AI, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish between a real and an AI generated photo. Can you tell the difference? AI Is Completely Changing Holiday Shopping - Here's How Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2047566/how-ai-changing-holiday-shopping/ Google finds AI chatbots are only 69% accurate… at best - Digital Trends Google’s new FACTS benchmark shows today’s best AI chatbots are only about 69 percent accurate. Even top models like Gemini 3 Pro still get facts wrong one-third of the time, raising fresh concerns for businesses betting on AI reliability....

Cartoon: Correlation After testing over 4 privacy browsers, this is the one that feels right Here's the privacy browser that will be right for you. AI Web Browsers Are Spying On You - Here's How Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2048068/how-ai-browsers-spy-on-you-explained/ 3 scams making its rounds in Ontario in December 2025 The Year Coding Changed Forever - Business Insider 'I Wasn't Going to Do That': Jimmy Page Reflects on Led Zeppelin's 2007 Reunion, Where Band Was Supposed to Play Only Twenty Minutes | Ultimate Guitar ...

Whatever happened to ... Spooky comics - The Oatmeal All my spooky comics in one post. 5 underrated Wear OS health apps I wish I'd found sooner The wear OS health apps nobody talks about 7 CISA Security Rules Every Android User Should Know Read More: https://www.bgr.com/2046252/cisa-security-rules-android-phone/ GNOME is cracking down on AI-generated code after updating its extensions guidelines The reviewers have had enough. Instagram The recent firing of the TDSB director by Ontario Premier Ford has led to a concerning consolidation of power in t...

Steve Nease cartoon, Dec. 12, 2025 I’ve tested dozens of smartwatches for the last three years — these are the best Our editors tested top smartwatches from Apple, Samsung, Garmin and more. Compare the best models and learn how to get the most from your smartwatch. Librarians can’t keep up with bad AI Town can't keep up with snow clearing, declares 'significant weather event' Need Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers? We Found 20 Great Picks Under $25 Highway 407 ETR rates are going up in 2026 but some Ontario drivers can get free trips - Narcity So...

30 Memes That Are the Digital Equivalent of a Shrug - Funny Sometimes, life doesn’t need a dramatic reaction—it just needs a shrug. These memes perfectly capture the art of not overthinking, overreacting, or even overcaring. From the subtle "meh" moments to the unapologetic "whatever" vibes, they’re a reminder that not everything needs to be a big deal. Zorin OS vs. AnduinOS: How to pick the right Windows-like Linux distro for you | ZDNET Microsoft finally realizes the threat SteamOS poses — but its promises to fix Windows 11 for PC gaming are too little, too late | TechRadar The most frequent tech gifts I’ve given over the years These are the top five tech products I've gifted ove...

25 Timeless Art Memes That Are About to Change Your View on History Forever - Funny Prepare to see art in a whole new light with these Timeless Art Memes that blend humor with history. These memes are not just a laugh; they’re a fresh perspective on classical masterpieces that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about art. From iconic paintings to forgotten gems, these Timeless Art Memes add a modern twist to centuries-old works, making them more relatable than ever before. My top 4 browsers after testing nearly every one (spoiler: Chrome fans may be upset) | ZDNET Reddit rolls out new verified profiles In a limited test for now Free national park access now includes four Ontario destinations ...

35 of the Funniest Tweets from Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | Cracked.com Not under my roof!!! Google Photos Refreshes Its Video Editor With a New Layout, Helpful Tools | PCMag I ditched my smartphone to listen to music on my decade-old iPod: here are 3 things I liked and 2 I didn’t | Tom's Guide Viralwalk This website literally walks you through the coolest parts of the internet This is one of the most helpful ways to pass time on the internet. Snap vs. Flatpak: How to decide which Linux package manager is right for you | ZDNET ...