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@krufrank Don’t forget the new “millionaire” tax in Washington state coming in 2028.

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Another year another lottery loss. #canucks

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@SadClubCommish

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#seahawks going to the show!!!

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@Fxhedgers enjoy tariffing Potash and seeing the agricultural industry fall apart. That will effectively double the cost of food production so you’ll either see lower yields or higher prices. Not enough supply elsewhere in the world and would take years to get domestic production in line

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@JacobKinge Gold is heavily traded too; futures, ETFs, derivatives (all are speculative) maybe not day traded. Its industrial use is tiny compared to its market value. People hold it because it’s scarce and trusted, not because it’s used in chips. Bitcoin follows that same pattern.

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@JayJanower on @GlobalBC says what we’ve all been thinking. Absolutely nails the dysfunctional @Canucks current situation. Thank you for being our voice.

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@mattsekeres Maybe this is a high point with Aqua Man and his management team finally using the word “rebuild”. #glasshalffull

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Tank Commander Foote. #canucks #rebuild #vancouver

[RPO.Football @FootballRpo]

Over 140 RPO 📽️ clips in one platform at: https://t.co/dC6qHf57qI

[Jim Shapiro @jimshapiro]

Now we have high school football players announcing they are transferring from one local high school to another. What’s next?

Kindergarten all star announcing he’s transferring schools to gain more collegiate exposure?

What’s driving this. Parents who don’t know any better, ego driven coaches and kids who don’t understand how the recruiting process works.

How about you focus on your gpa, 40x, being a leader on campus and making great social choices. If your high school coach is any good (and you are worth promoting), he will get you the exposure and connections to college coaches.

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@CoachDingus One..how do they compare to the game plan? Two….who’s the weak link?

[David Jacobs @DrJacobsRad]

Trump keeps stating that it's to the advantage of the U.S. if the Canadian government is Liberal.

He never tells you why, but here's the reason.

Canada sells oil to the U.S. at a massive discount. We are trapped in this deal because the Liberals blocked pipelines that would have expanded our markets.

Trump is well aware that Carney and his decade old Liberal government are unlikely to change the situation. Carney has already said that his primary focus is on emissions reductions, not production growth or pipeline expansion.

The Liberals also make for a good political foil to justify his frankly pathetic attempt to annex Canada. It allows him to continue on with this distraction.

In 2 years, the midterm elections will decisively curtail Trump's power. Canada however risks being saddled with Trudeau's economic advisor and his old cabinet for another 4 years.

Wake up Canada!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

10 TRUTHS for a High School Coach

1. Adversity is inevitable - Adversity finds a way. It is guaranteed. How will you respond? It is one of the great things about high school sports. It teaches lessons that will last a lifetime.

2. Each player is different - All kids are wired differently. Treating kids equally is not possible, but treating them fairly is. Coaches have a challenging job with so many individual personalities and perspectives. One of the great challenges of coaching is getting these individuals to sacrifice for the team.

3. Winning isn’t everything - It’s important. At the varsity level, the goal is certainly to win, but not at all costs. The ultimate goal is to meet essential standards and expectations and teach the all-important life skills that team sports teach.

4. You can’t please everyone - You will never please everyone, so don’t try! Coaching is hard work, and the only person you can ever please 100% is yourself. So do your best, know what you are doing is in the team's best interest, and then trust and be confident in your decisions.

5. Parents have tunnel vision - Most parents have tunnel vision, which is OK. The best ones can see the big picture and understand the concept of a team. However, coaches must remember that parents see things only through this lens.

6. There will always be critics - Critics are everyone. Don’t let them win. Always remember Teddy Roosevelt's “Man in the Arena” speech. Those watching are easy to criticize, but the credit always goes to those in the arena!

7. A coach’s influence is special - The word ‘Coach’ means so much and has so much influence on others. Always remember your influence and lead with this in mind. Be a leader others can be proud of.

8. Hours are long, and pay is low - Most coaches are not doing it for the money. As a coach, you never want to calculate your hourly rate. Coaching is a calling, but for many, that is not enough. Unfortunately, we are getting fewer coaches, and the pay does not match the many challenges that coaches face today.

9. A supportive spouse is a must - A coach's time commitment means many hours away from home or absence, which can be challenging for a family. Having a supportive spouse who understands the challenges of coaches is critical.

10. The memories are unmatched! Although coaching brings many challenges, the memories created make it all worthwhile. These memories last a lifetime!

[The Province @theprovince]

The B.C. Real Estate Association says home sales were down 9.7 per cent last month from February 2024. https://t.co/5dLyOhfFGa

[Dub Maddox @CoachDubMaddox]

https://t.co/iBExIUu74l

[just Matt @JustMattyP]

Instead of retaliatory tariffs how about a ban on exporting potash to the US. It would require federal and provincial support for the potash industry but it could bring the Midwest US agricultural industry to its knees. Good luck finding another supplier USA. Just an idea.

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@DonTaylor5 Just waiting for the @espn 30 for 30 “Skating on thin ice-When Hockey meets politics” it’s practically writing itself in real time as we watch.

[Stephen Punwasi 🏚️📉🐈☃️ @StephenPunwasi]

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🇨🇦 just announced its largest infrastructure investment ever. Currently it takes a painstaking 1.5 hrs to fly from Toronto to Montreal.

🇨🇦’s gov will fix that by making it 3.5 hrs at a higher cost w/ ̶T̶r̶a̶i̶n̶C̶a̶n̶ ̶ Alto. Though it’ll be obsolete before it starts.