Friday, March 27, 2026

The Calgary Zoo's new polar bear only speaks French; Air Canada's chief executive apologizes for being unable to speak French


Meanwhile:

Air Canada’s chief executive [] apologized on Thursday for expressing condolences only in English in a country that is officially bilingual after two of his airline’s pilots were killed on Sunday in a collision at LaGuardia Airport.

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“Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French,” he said in his statement. “I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve.”

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the Quebec legislature voted in favor of a motion calling for [his] resignation 

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A lot of twists to this story about working at a funeral parlor

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Deluxe Rick O'Connell 1/6-scale figure up for preorder

Same company has also made a Quint from Jaws. Rick includes:
Leather shooting cuff
Muslin scarf
The Book of the Dead
Key to Hamunaptra (closed)
Key to Hamunaptra (open)
2 1873 Revolvers
M1911 Automatic pistol
M97 Pump-action shotgun with shoulder strap
Egyptian sword
Display base
Backdrop
Also up for preorder is a Hail Mary pin set and some plush bag clips.
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Today's news and jokes



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The Inkwells should get a new logo (art roundup)

Someone should talk to the inkwell awards about their logo

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— Joanne Starer (@joannestarer.bsky.social) March 22, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The character is a mainstay on the official site

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Ominous omen for the Mets (and a good hot dog hat)





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Peanuts comics Humble Bundle

Starts at four volumes for $5, big bundle is $25.
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