#shell canada

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CARLOS EATING FOOD AND CHARLES JUST WATCHING??????!!!!!

From Scuderia Ferrari Instagram story 6.06.24

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Shell Gas Station at 376 Dupont Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 31, 1923. Photo by Arthur Goss. - source Hub van den Hurk.

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Canadian taxpayers covered 93 per cent of the costs of the Quest carbon capture project, a Greenpeace report reveals. Shell has sold millions of ‘phantom’ carbon credits based on emissions savings that never happened, according to a new investigation. The fossil fuel giant made more than $200 million Canadian dollars (€135 million) selling the credits from its flagship carbon capture facility to Canada’s biggest oil sands companies. But a two-for-one deal struck with the Government of Alberta meant that Shell was selling credits for two tonnes of CO₂ for every one tonne that it actually captured. Greenpeace Canada’s new ‘Selling Hot Air’ report explains how this legal but climate-wrecking operation worked. […] In 2008, Shell lobbied the Alberta provincial government to subsidise its Quest CCS facility near Edmonton city, the first and so far only one in the oil sands industry. Freedom of Information documents obtained by Greenpeace show these negotiations included the two-for-one deal. Shell benefited from this between 2015 to 2021, before the subsidy was phased out in 2022. By this point, Shell had been able to register 5.7 million credits that had no equivalent CO2 reductions. Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, ConocoPhillips, Imperial Oil and Suncor Energy were among the largest buyers of the credits, which are meant to compensate for their own emissions en route to ‘net zero’. “Selling emissions credits for reductions that never happened is the worst kind of hot air, because it literally makes climate change worse,” says Keith Stewart, Greenpeace Canada’s senior energy strategist and author of the new report.

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The Snail

This image captures the intricate details of a small snail with a translucent body and a beautifully patterned brownish shell. The snail's delicate antennae are extended forward as it crawls on a textured, gray surface, creating a sense of movement and exploration.

The overcast day provided soft, even lighting, akin to having the snail under a large soft box, which helped to highlight the subtle details of the snail's form without harsh shadows.

Using a 100mm macro lens, I was able to achieve an incredibly close and detailed view of the snail, revealing textures and patterns that are usually unnoticed by the naked eye. Macro photography allows for an intimate exploration of small subjects, bringing out their unique characteristics and beauty. The 100mm focal length provided a comfortable working distance, ensuring that I could capture the image without disturbing the snail's natural behavior.

In post-processing, I aimed to enhance the image further. I started by selectively adding contrast to enhance the texture of the snail's shell to bring out its intricate details and patterns. This helped to make the shell's structure more prominent, adding depth to the image. I then used a tilt-shift filter to emphasize the shallow depth of field. This filter helped to keep the snail in sharp focus while gently blurring the background, enhancing the sense of depth and isolating the snail from its surroundings. Finally, I knocked in some shadows on the ground in front of the snail to add dimension and create a more three-dimensional look. These subtle shadows help to ground the snail.

Shot at Les Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm, Saint-Pascal-Baylon, ON, Canada.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc Pentax DA FA 1:2.8 100mm Macro

100mm / ƒ/10 / 1/50s / ISO 400

Taken: July 16, 2024

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Typewriter Acquired!

Guess what I now have? A type writer!! I found it at a thrift store and it seems to be working so far. I'm going to be fixing it up but it's pretty neat!

If anyone's got tips or knows what model it is please let me know!

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Advertisement for Shell Extrema lubricant (1984).

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Interesting…

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Always an ephemeral presence, only noticed when I'm there

and even when I'm there, I'm really not

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Charlos filming for shell

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August 2023.

I'm thrilled to be a participant with a Position on Retreat AIR on Vancouver Island next month!

...Looking to the shell-builders and storytellers for clues.

July 27, 2023: The island was once a lagoon-like environment - salt + fresh water close to the shore - that somehow became closed off from the open ocean, trenches formed present day Lake Cowichan. Amphibious whales either died or performed a conscious mass beaching - intentionally moving to land - when the lagoon dried up, something sealed them off from the sea and fresh water flowed in the trench forming the lake. New hybrid segmented creatures took shape and started to thrive on the whale bone yard.

"Fossil Matrix"

(through the chain of craters)

charcoal on paper rolls

2023 ->

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Apple Tree Day

Apple Tree Day could also be called ‘Put a Doctor Out of Business Day’ simply because of the health benefits contained in this delightful fruit! However, the origin of this day is quite different. Apple Tree Day started as a celebration of an old apple tree almost two centuries old, and has grown to become a celebration of the apple itself.

History of Apple Tree Day

The apple tree is a deciduous tree that, somewhat surprisingly, hails from the same family as the rose. Its ancestor is the Malus sieversii, a tree that is still grown to this day. Originating in Central Asia, apples then made their way to Europe where they grew for many years before European colonists brought them over to North America during the 17th century. It is possible that apple trees are the oldest tree to have been cultivated.

When considering the long journey that apples have gone on around the world and the fact that they are still one of the most popular foods of today, it is not hard to see why they deserve to be celebrated!

Apple Tree Day started off as a celebration of an old apple tree, which had been around for two centuries. As time went on, this day morphed into a celebration of the fruit itself.

How to Celebrate Apple Tree Day

Celebrating Apple Tree Day is easy with these ideas to get started:

Join in on an Apple Tree Day Event

It is a good idea to take a look online and see whether there are any events that are going on in your local area. A lot of communities may host local village festivals on Apple Tree Day, selling the most delicious homemade apple treats. This might include everything from apple pies to apple cider. It’s a great way to be a part of the community and enjoy some of the local produce.

Even for people who don’t have access to an organized function on Apple Tree Day, it’s still possible to participate – just eat an apple, drink apple cider or eat meals with apple in them.

Read an Apple Themed Book

Whether there are children around–or just children at heart–take a look at some of these delightful books themed around the idea of apples and apple trees:

The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall (1996) This delightful book follows the two sisters and they discover the various seasons and progressions an apple tree goes through before it renders fruit fit for making pies.

Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (2004) This children’s book tells the story of a family of bunnies who visit the apple orchard. The book also includes a recipe for applesauce.

Who Was Johnny Appleseed? by Joan Holub (2005) This biography tells the legendary story of John Chapman, who was responsible for bringing apples to the midwestern United States.

How Do Apples Grow? by Betsy Maestro (1993) An introduction to environmental science, this children’s book addresses kids’ questions and informs them on facts about apple trees and their fruit.

Plant an Apple Tree

Traditionalists might want to take apple tree cuttings and plant them, but for those who don’t have a green thumb it’s just as acceptable to plant an apple tree bought from a plant nursery. For those who live in regions where January isn’t quite the right season for tree planting, get a head start on taking care of that apple tree by signing up for a course on fruit tree pruning.

Pick Apples and Bake with Them

Depending on the particular location, some people might be able to spend Apple Tree Day picking some fresh apples and using them to bake an incredible creation. There are so many different desserts that call for the use of apples. This includes traditional desserts, such as Apple Cake, Apple Crumble, and Apple Pie.

There are also modern recipes that can be found online and in cookbooks today. Examples of these delicious treats might include Apple Crumb Cheesecake Pie, Salted Caramel Apple Crisp, Apple Cider Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream, and much more. All that is needed is to do a quick search online and anyone is bound to come across plenty of delicious apple-based treats!

Don’t forget, when peeling those apples, to hold a competition to see who can peel an apple to make the longest ‘Slinky’ – people don’t even have to eat the apples to be involved in the process!

Try Making Apple Cider

You could even try your hand at making your own apple cider. You have two options here. You can go down the easy route of purchasing one of the apple cider making kits that are available in stores. The other option is to make your own apple cider from scratch. This does require quite a lot of hard work, but it will all be worth it in the end!

Participate in Apple-Based Traditions

And since this day comes just once a year, those who are in love can declare it by throwing a Golden Delicious at the ‘apple of your eye’ and see if they reciprocate those affections by catching it. If they don’t, there’s always next year!

Learn About the Benefits of Eating Apples

On this day, everyone is encouraged to learn more about apples and the importance of including them into their diet. In fact, there are a lot of benefits that are associated with eating apples! Perhaps this has something to do with the old adage declaring that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”.

Apples contain a variety of different antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid, phloridzin, catechin, and quercetin. There have been a number of different studies into the links between eating apples and lowering your cholesterol, reducing the risk of certain diseases and helping with managing weight.

Learn About Different Types of Apples

One way to pay honor to the Apple Tree on this day is by delving deeper into the different types of apples that are available (there are more than 7500 different varieties worldwide!), understanding the unique benefits they provide and the unique taste experience they have to offer. Here are some interesting apple varieties to get started with:

Gala Apples Currently the most popular apple variety in the United States, Gala apples are mildly flavored, sweet, and juicy. These apples are great for just eating whole or baking into a delicious treat.

Red Delicious This classic apple is what many people think of when it comes to taking an apple for the teacher’s desk! These were the most popular in the US for many years, but have fallen to second in deference to something a bit crunchier and sweeter.

Granny Smith This green apple is native to Australia and has a super tart flavor that makes it perfect for baking with.

Fuji Apples This variety was named for Mt. Fuji in Japan in the 1930s, but is now super popular with Americans as it has been around since the 1980s. Its yellow and red color gives it a distinctive look and it’s delightfully sweet, juicy flavor is great for eating.

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as if I wasn't nervous enough about, you know, taking a trip out of the country by myself to meet a friend who's a guy, suddenly my mom is all "yOu'RE noT goiNg OVeR ThERe tO HAVE SEX aRE YoU?"

and I was uh taken aback because IT HURT but I then ask for clarification "do you mean going to a bar or do you mean having sex with my friend just because he's a guy" and she replies "well I wasn't before you said that" referring to not considering THE BAR, AND THAT SHE WAS LEGITIMATELY ASKING ABOUT ME HAVING SEX WITH MY FRIEND

It is just really hard to convey with words how much that hurts me for her to just suddenly ask me that out of the blue because there are so many implications in her asking that, like how she perceives me, my intelligence, my decision making, whatever, WHEN I'VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THAT BEFORE EITHER BTW, but also I already feel like she tries to get overly heavily involved in my life to the point I often feel like I have no sense of choice or privacy. She has systematically broken down the boundaries I have with myself and the sense of trust I have with myself because she has poked and prodded and needled away at me with HER opinions and HER judgments and HER perceptions

I literally told her to get me nothing for my birthday except for the money she owes me because "every single nice thing you try to do for me, you always try to make me feel like shit for and that I owe you gratitude for and that I'm lucky that you do it for me" and she immediately started complaining about the nice things she did on my birthday last year. IMMEDIATELY. HER SELF AWARENESS IS NONEXISTANT 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

It changes you as a person when kindness itself starts to feel like a trap that you should not and cannot afford to accept because it will just hurt you afterwards. Now I'm going to be fucking freaking out every single second I'm with him that I might be sending any wrong signals and I can't stop crying. She doesn't even see me as NORMAL

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Thursday Postcard Hunt: Clocks

“Clocks” is this week’s theme for Thursday Postcard Hunt. Postcard from Canada