Clear My Browser Tabs

When people post idiotic memes on Facebook, I am of two minds:
1. WTF?! Do people not THINK before they post these ridiculous hateful/ignorant/racist/uninformed/fake images and comments? Is it supposed to be "funny"? Cause it's mostly just wrong. Memes aren't news!

and 2. YAY! They've just given me a starting point to do some INTERNET RESEARCH! aka Google shit until I find something relevant. I live for this!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

And on that note, I thought I would share the contents of my current browser tabs.

In response to: a meme that instructed me to turn off the power to my house if I didn't "support oil and gas workers" (ugh...I have SO MUCH to say about this one...)
I am reading:
So you use oil? No, that doesn't make you a hypocrite

In reponse to: An acquaintance posted a year-old article about Montreal's problems with releasing untreated sewage into the St. Lawrence River, and then proceeded to comment with misinformation about how equalization payments work, and stereotypical bullshit about our French neighbours.
I am reading:
Raw sewage: 101 Quebec municipalities dumping into waterways (this is the article that started it all, actually)
Montreal's waste water to be cleaned using ozone  starting in 2018
Montreal building $100million waste water treatment facility
Ottawa suspends sewage dump in St. Lawrence River
Montreal controversy shows cities regularly dump sewage into rivers
Alberta doesn't send oil money to have-nots, and Ontario contributes more than Alberta - this is now my go-to article when someone blasts bullshit about how equalization works

In response to: The image above, posted without comment on a high school friend's page. And really, the constant bullshit about pipelines and climate change (it never ends really).
I am reading: 
Bill McKibben: Trudeau can't charm his way around the mathematics of climate change
Iron & Earth's Worker's Climate Plan
220 'significant' pipeline spills already this year exposes troubling safety record
Spills are more common thanks to aging pipelines
Dakota Access Pipeline explained: what you need to know
Oilsands growth makes it nearly impossible for Canada to meet Paris Agreement targets
Oil industry group opens doors to renewable energy companies

In response to: Blah blah blah stupid NDP, dumb c**t Notley, Kudatah, etc. (gosh this one is getting boring...)
I am reading:
Braid: the NDP's headlong rush to overall Alberta by 2019
Varcoe: Royalty changes make Alberta make competitive than BC and Saskatchewan report finds

Actually, a comment along these lines ("stupid NDP...blah blah blah TAXES!") was posted on a cool video my BIL shared about burning garbage. (this video). So I posted a link with more info about Edmonton's Waste to Biofuels & Chemicals Facility.
And now I am reading:
Biofuels in Edmonton - How does it all work?

In response to: A really COOL link my uncle posted about a recent Tesla announcement
I am reading: No one saw Tesla's solar roof coming

And that's what my browser looks like today!

Well, in addition to these tabs: Audrey's Books, Pokemon merch, a visual list of all the emojis, 350+ climate movement, a potential location for future family vacations, a cookie recipe, an awesome "world music" band, and an art blog.

Eclectic tastes.
xo

p.s. I am that annoying person that might call out your bullshit in the comments section with links like the above! That's me!

Link Roundup - Book Edition

A dude read books by women for a whole year. I think he kind of missed the point of the exercise, but he made an effort at least. (Watch for my post about reading only women author's in 2015...coming soon!)

Speaking of lady authors...25 Books by Female Authors to Put on Your Bucket List. I have read 12 of them, and already have a bunch more on my holds list. Really nice to see some WOC among the selections.

11 Reading Hacks Every Book Lover Should Know [moving GIFs at link]. For helping you make it through that reading challenge!

Hungry for the Gaimanesque? If you love Neil Gaiman (yes!), but want to expand your reading horizons. I have read only a few of these authors, but I definitely will always recommend Ursula K. Le Guin, Octavia Butler, Naomi Novik, and Terry Pratchett.

I love that this time of year we are treated to all the LISTS of books! This one hits all my reading points: science fiction, lady authors, short stories. 100 Great Science Fiction Stories by Women

Speaking of amazing ladies, 4 out of the top 5 books on this list are written by women! 100 Greatest British Novels. As soon as I found this, I put Middlemarch on hold at the library. And it's damn good.

This TV series is based on a book series that George RR Martin dubbed "a really kickass space opera". And while I hate Game of Thrones, I have read one of his short stories that was an absolute joy, so I'll listen to his recommendation this one time, Watch the entire first episode here!


xo

Link Roundup

Some internet things that made me sad for humanity this week!

[Trigger warnings: child abuse, domestic abuse, misogyny] A "joke" Christmas card photo is sexist and appears to promote child and domestic abuse! Not funny.

[Trigger warnings: police brutality, description of injuries, injured child, racism] Some people wonder why other people don't trust the police. This is one reason why.

[Trigger Warning: misogyny, racism, sexism, threats] Online misogyny makes me - and many other women - rage.seethe.boil.


Some internet things that restored my faith in humanity this week!

Feel The Bern!

Women in the residential construction industry. Our numbers are growing!

Not that I belong to a book club (gosh wouldn't that be glorious) but if I did it would be boss.

Black Vegans Rock! is a perfect response to the shit discussed here.


Anything interesting in your feeds this week? Any fascinating news, any cool links, any funny videos, any serious videos? I would love for you to share!

Not that anyone comments here, but please be respectful of others when discussing the links above.
xo

p.s. I am still working on my trigger warnings, cause I kinda suck at them. BUT I really want to include them. I have learned lately from a personal fuck up that they are as important to people reading my stuff, as they are to me when I read other content. I need a list to choose from or something...To The Google!