Thunder Bay – Monday

  I wonder how much sugar is in a Long Island Ice Tea? The Mistake-On-The-Lake today   Lots of blooming going on Some painted rocks   Another painted rock American White Pelican   Roses are blooming Nice shadows Morning sky photo Nice reflections   Drying out the cargo holds. Looks like one of the city’s … Read more

The World – Generative AI’s Environmental Impact

Explained: Generative AI’s environmental impact Rapid development and deployment of powerful generative AI models comes with environmental consequences, including increased electricity demand and water consumption. Adam Zewe | MIT News Publication Date: January 17, 2025 In a two-part series, MIT News explores the environmental implications of generative AI. In this article, we look at why this technology is so … Read more

Thunder Bay – Sunday

Wilson Street Parkette Looks more comfortable than the bench in Wilson Street Parkette Black-eyed Susan Daisies Fireweed? Morning sky photo Nice morning for a sail.  Good breeze and fairly warm temp. Someone had pizza Lots of action going on out in the harbour Paddleboarding is extremely popular right now. The home stretch Rally Can? Proud … Read more

Thunder Bay – Saturday

Today’s weather is not compatible with photography, at least with my equipment, sooo I just grabbed quick shots when the rain slowed down. Wilson Street Parkette.  There are trash cans there.  I swear. Drinking alcoholic beverages in city parks is OK in Thunder Bay. Looked better in person. Black-eyed Susan is now blooming. Fungus You … Read more

The World – The Real Blackrock Conspiracy

 Scary.  Control the money, control the people. Worth a watch.  Its eye-opening. Makes you think. Maybe gets you to vote with your dollars? The stock market and shareholders are what’s wrong with the financial system.  When its all about making as much money as possible and not about jobs, then that is a very … Read more

Thunder Bay – Friday – 4th Of July

A piece of art that will never be part of an exhibit at the ‘Mistake-On-The-Lake’. Fresca?  They still make Fresca? Some colour in the morning sky   Why?  How?   The Rapture? Water bottle photo Paper straws. Are they healthy? Your morning sky photo. I think that maybe the Pool 6 pond goose has only one … Read more

Thunder Bay – When A Month Is Not Long Enough

City’s 14th annual Pride Parade and festival is this weekend Thunder Bay’s 14th annual Pride Parade and Festival is coming to Fort William. On Saturday, July 5, the parade will start at 11 a.m. at Miles Street near the courthouse, and it will end at the Friendship Garden on Victoria Avenue. It’s the second year … Read more

Thunder Bay – Thursday

Water bottle photo Every picture is supposed to tell a story.  Not sure what story this one tells. Simple shape and shadow.  Clean. Mallard Tree Swallows hanging out The feeding Luckily humans don’t feed their young this way.   Disengaged and off to get another fly Daisies might be the perfect flower.  Simple.  Bright. Colourful.  … Read more

Thunder Bay – Wednesday

What is a photo of Thunder Bay without a shopping cart in it? Goldeneye Today. there were two geese in the Pool 6 pond. This one… and this one.  Not sure if they are related or just strangers sharing a pond. A Spotted Sandpiper MV Viking Polaris Still a lot of met on them bones … Read more

Thunder Bay – NWO School Boards Earn Top Rankings For….Drum Roll Please…..Energy Efficiency. Yes!

Northwestern Ontario school boards earn top rankings for energy efficiency Two school boards in Northwestern Ontario have earned top spots in a province-wide ranking of schoolboard leadership in energy efficiency and conservation. The 2025 Sustainable Schools Energy Ranking, published by the Toronto-based non profit Climate Challenge Network, looked at data from the 2022-2023 school year. The Northwest Catholic … Read more