What I saw on the web on 2025.5.13

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1. Why the federal cap on international students has hit Alberta — even though it still has room
   by Robson Fletcher
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-post-secondary-international-student-declines-sait-bow-valley-auarts-1.7531200
   that explains a few things. which will hopefully be fixed
   via rss
   
   
2. Campaign aims to see Edmonton cut the lawn and replace with gardens, native plants
   by Colin Gallant
   https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2025/05/13/campaign-aims-to-see-edmonton-cut-the-lawn-and-replace-with-gardens-native-plants
   excellent idea, hope it catches on
   via rss
   
   
3. Off the Marx–Hitler Spectrum
   by Tom Murphy
   https://dothemath.ucsd.edu/2025/05/off-the-marx-hitler-spectrum/
   i take his point
   via rss
   
   
4. It's Just BAD FANFIC With A 💰BUDGET💰
   by Jill Bearup
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8plW8-32Fk
   i mean, it's not a new take, but that doesn't make it worng
   via rss
   
   
5. Wil Wheaton on His Star Trek Family and His New Podcast Storytime with Wil Wheaton
   by Wil Wheaton and Katee Sackhoff
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5VFvP_zW6g
   in case you'd like to listen to a couple of fun folks mutually-admirationing at each other for an hour
   via wil's blog