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TikTok

I'm old enough to remember when Tik Tok was a solid Kei$ha jam. TikTok, of course, is now a social media service where younger people consume short-form videos. I'm sure it's not all younger people, but it sometimes feels like it. As a Gen Xer, I definitely feel too
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Open Mike

Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant,  share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
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Robert Blake, Dead at 89

Robert Blake was the child actor who appeared in Our Gang short films before transitioning into adult roles, including his Emmy Award-winning role of Tony Baretta in Baretta. In March 2005, Blake was tried and acquitted of the 2001 murder of his second wife, Bonny Lee Bakley.
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Chaim Topol, Dead at 87

Chaim Topol was the actor, singer, and illustrator best known for his portrayal of Tevye, the lead role in the stage musical Fiddler on the Roof and the 1971 film adaptation, performing this role more than 3,500 times from the late 1960s through 2009. He won a Golden Globe
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Can you Make Money By Trading CFDs

Making money from trading CFDs is not just an abstract theory. It's real, and more and more people are making substantial amounts of money from it. CFDs are a great way for traders to diversify their risk. You're not betting on one company, currency, or stock. You're betting on anything
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Eco-Friendly living: Sustainable garage door materials and energy-efficient options in Calgary

With the increased awareness of climate change and the need for sustainable practices, more people are turning to eco-friendly alternatives in every aspect of their lives, including their homes. One area that is often overlooked is the garage door. Choosing sustainable materials and energy-efficient options for your garage door not
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Aunt Sandy was 96

If you've ever heard a Pandemic Friday episode of Toronto Mike'd featuring Stu Stone, or #TOAST when Stu was a regular, you likely heard Stu's Aunt Sandy updates. Stu and his Aunt Sandy were very close, and listeners were regaled with stories about Sandy's trip to Vegas, her lottery wins,
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How to Overcome Social Anxiety

Do you face social anxiety on a regular basis in your life? If so, you may be sick and tired of it, and for good reason. Social anxiety is basically the phenomenon where interacting with other people in a social context causes you so much anxiety that it threatens to
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Open Mike

Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant,  share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
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Wayne Shorter, Dead at 89

Wayne Shorter was a 12-time Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer. In addition to his own celebrated albums and his work over eight decades with jazz supergroup the Weather Reporter, he also  collaborated with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Steely Dan, and Joni Mitchell.
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The Polarizing Whale

When my wife and I watch a movie together, we usually save our thoughts on the film until the end when we look at each other and make the reveal. The exception I suppose is an awful movie when we look at each other after 10 minutes and decide to
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