Larry Hoffman (@larryhoff.bsky.social)

Larry Hoffman

@larryhoff.bsky.social

Married, retired. Canuck from Southern Ontario. Please no dm’s. I message with old friends only.

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Larry Hoffman

@larryhoff.bsky.social

Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90 apnews.com/article/walt...

apnews.comWalter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles.

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In these difficult times, take some time for something beautiful: youtube.com/watch?v=oIiX...

youtube.comWhy Worry Chet Atkins Mark Knopfler & Everly BrothersYouTube video by jean-marie Chaussadas

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Another Shoe Is About To Drop steady.substack.com/p/another-sh...

steady.substack.comAnother Shoe Is About To DropTrump targets the most vulnerable

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www.pcmag.com/news/europol...

pcmag.comEuropol: Leader of 'KillSec' Ransomware Group Is a 16-Year-OldInvestigators allege that at least two teens are behind the KillSec gang, which conducted ransomware attacks and threatened to leak the stolen information unless victims paid up.

Larry Hoffman

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22 Sept

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia apnews.com/article/boli...

apnews.comTiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in BoliviaA tiny wild cat newly identified as a species in Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction. Visitors have flocked to a wildlife sanctuary near La Paz hoping to catch a glimpse of Tigrino.

Larry Hoffman

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21 Sept

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.comTrump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leaderPresident Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced. But he's hosting the leader of the world's most powerful communist country this week — Chinese President Xi J...

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18 Sept

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youtube.comIf You Forget Someone's Name the Second You Hear It, Here's WhyYouTube video by The Psych File

Larry Hoffman

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14 Sept

Obama, Trump and the Age of AI steady.substack.com/p/obama-trum...

steady.substack.comObama, Trump and the Age of AINo easy answers

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14 Sept

Some Russians are fleeing abroad, citing draft fears and a loss of freedom apnews.com/article/russ...

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James Talarico

@jamestalarico.bsky.social

12 Sept

BREAKING: Our banned interview with Kimmel generated 6 million views on YouTube.

Larry Hoffman

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12 Sept

Is there nothing this man won't share his unwelcome opinion about? Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic' apnews.com/article/trum...

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10 Sept

This is gorgeous. Three fabulous singers, singing as one , youtube.com/watch?v=wWEQ...

youtube.comDolly Parton Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris - The Sweetest GiftYouTube video by littlesparrow185

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10 Sept

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youtube.comAffordable Low Maintenance Reliable Cars That You Should BuyYouTube video by Car Help Corner

Larry Hoffman

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9 Sept

A Trump Con-vention steady.substack.com/p/a-trump-co...

steady.substack.comA Trump Con-ventionBut many Republicans are opting out

Larry Hoffman

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5 Sept

ca.pcmag.com/health-fitne...

ca.pcmag.comFlossing Just Got Easier. I Tried Dyson's New $500 Camera Toothbrush, and It's Worth the HypeI thought Dyson's pricey CameraJet toothbrush sounded like total overkill—until I watched it hunt down hidden plaque and blast it away in milliseconds.

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1 Sept

Some interesting ideas in this video about what mskes good music. youtu.be/z5l5WWCY_aw?...

youtu.beDespicable Me: Dolly Parton Has No Place In Discussions of "Classical" MusicYouTube video by The Ultimate Classical Music Guide by Dave Hurwitz

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26 Aug

“Sweet Caroline” steady.substack.com/p/sweet-caro...

steady.substack.com“Sweet Caroline”A Reason To Smile

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26 Aug

Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80 apnews.com/article/tim-...

apnews.comTim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80Tim Curry has died at 80. The beloved character actor created a gallery of delicious, loony villains for stage and screen. Curry gained fame as Dr.

Larry Hoffman

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25 Aug

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 apnews.com/article/doll...

apnews.comDolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.

Larry Hoffman

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19 Aug

apnews.com/article/ice-... our big scoop: Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrants

apnews.comRead our big scoop: Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrantsIce cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice. That changed in the 1800s, when inventions like mechanical refrigeration made ice cream cheaper and mor...

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18 Aug

ca.pcmag.com/vpn/8/the-be...

ca.pcmag.comThe Best VPNs for College Students in 2026School networks are heavily monitored, and campuses are full of dubious public Wi-Fi hotspots. These are the best VPNs for protecting your privacy, no matter where you are.

Larry Hoffman

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13 Aug

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youtube.comDo This Now for a Better Siri (It’s a Life Changer!) | One More ThingYouTube video by CNET

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12 Aug

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youtube.comIs This the Best Time to Upgrade Your TV?YouTube video by CalebRated

Larry Hoffman

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11 Aug

ca.pcmag.com/windows/1733...

ca.pcmag.comBuying a New PC? A Windows 11 Price Hike Could Soon Make It More ExpensiveMicrosoft has increased licensing fees for Windows 11 by 7-10%, and at least two brands are set to raise PC prices in Taiwan by 5% this quarter, reports United Daily News.

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2 Aug

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

open.substack.com“Take Me Home, Country Roads”A Reason To Smile

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29 July

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youtube.comConsumer Reports unveils the best insurance policies for young driversYouTube video by CTV News

Larry Hoffman

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25 July

What a fool! www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

cbc.caTrump vows tariffs to come for Canada over wildfire smoke that has drifted to U.S. | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump returned to making tariff-related threats against Canada on Friday afternoon, restating his intent to impose tariffs in retaliation for wildfire smoke drifting across the b...

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21 July

Maybe Trump will sue Mother Nature for damages! Tropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf Coast apnews.com/article/gulf...

apnews.comTropical Storm Bertha forms on track approaching US Gulf CoastTropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to approach U.S. coastal areas with gusting winds, heavy rain and a possible storm surge this week.

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20 July

www.pcmag.com/how-to/readi...

pcmag.comReading on a Budget: How to Find Free Ebooks and Send Them to Your KindleThere are plenty of cheap ebook options online, including free 'First Reads' each month for Amazon Prime members. Here's how to send multiple formats to your ereader.

Larry Hoffman

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20 July

ca.pcmag.com/laptops/1691...

ca.pcmag.comAmericans' $800 Laptop Budgets Are Colliding With a $1,600 Reality, PCMag Survey FindsThe surging costs of memory and storage are bad news for back-to-school laptop shoppers and tech consumers generally. Our recent poll shows a disconnect between expectations and actual prices.

Larry Hoffman

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10 July

“Help Me. They Shot Me!” open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

open.substack.com“Help Me. They Shot Me!”Immigration enforcement was flying under the radar until Tuesday

Larry Hoffman

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3 July

ca.pcmag.com/windows/1663...

ca.pcmag.comMicrosoft Won't Let Windows 10 Die Just YetMicrosoft quietly extended free security updates for Windows 10 through 2027, giving millions of aging PCs another lease on life—and possibly setting the stage for an even longer reprieve.

Larry Hoffman

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22 June

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youtube.comNew clothes recommended to be washed before wornYouTube video by CTV News

Larry Hoffman

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12 June

www.pcmag.com/explainers/s...

pcmag.comStay Safe This Prime Day: 9 Crucial Tips to Avoid Online Shopping ScamsPrime Day, holiday sales, and flash deals create opportunities for shoppers—and scammers. Follow these practical safety tips before you click "Buy Now."

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CNN

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3 June

The House has passed a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, a significant rebuke to Trump and his handling of the conflict. https://cnn.it/49DSGUz

Larry Hoffman

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3 June

Scott Pelley fired from ‘60 Minutes,’ deepening turmoil at CBS News apnews.com/article/cbs-...

apnews.comScott Pelley fired from ‘60 Minutes,’ deepening turmoil at CBS NewsCBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley. It came a day after he reportedly said Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss was “murdering the show” and accused its new producer of having “...

Larry Hoffman

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31 May

www.pcmag.com/explainers/m...

pcmag.comMicrosoft Says This Free App Can Fix Slow PCs in One Click. I Had to Try ItI installed Microsoft's free PC Manager tool to see if a single click could actually make a difference on a sluggish computer.

Larry Hoffman

@larryhoff.bsky.social

31 May

Congress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountability apnews.com/article/epst...

apnews.comCongress has taken on Epstein. But lawmakers and survivors are still searching for accountabilityPublic demand and the increasingly outspoken calls from the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse have driven Congress to mostly set aside party politics in an effort to search for accountabilit...

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29 May

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.comJudge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closureA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.

Larry Hoffman

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29 May

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release apnews.com/article/pam-...

apnews.comBondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files releaseFormer Attorney General Pam Bondi has finished her interview with House lawmakers about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.

Larry Hoffman

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29 May

Birthday Bash open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...

open.substack.comBirthday BashCelebrating with cage fighting is right on brand for the president

Larry Hoffman

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22 May

Congo suspends funeral wakes and big gatherings in Ebola outbreak, as WHO upgrades risk assessment apnews.com/article/cong...

apnews.comCongo suspends funeral wakes and big gatherings in Ebola outbreak, as WHO upgrades risk assessmentAuthorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

Larry Hoffman

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10 May

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers; mothers with infants, with toddlers, with school children, with teens, ( I feel for you, I really do), mothers with grown up kids and mothers with grandkids. May you all have a Wonderful Day! And may you feel like it's Mother's Day every day of the year.