Maria Zampini

Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine. For three years now, Ukrainians have fought with courage and resilience. Their fight for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is a fight that matters to us all. Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine and Ukrainians in achieving a just and lasting peace.

Going into the severe weather and hurricane season, this cannot be good. The Commerce Department has laid off hundreds of NOAA employees, many with specialized skills who work at one of the world's top climate science and weather forecasting agencies. Why it matters: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is responsible for providing weather watches and warnings, monitoring and studying Earth's climate, as well as operating weather satellites and protecting marine life. The layoffs of probationary employees that began Thursday hit soon after cuts at the behest of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency occurred at other climate and environment agencies. The big picture: NOAA's missions require staff to work around the clock to monitor dangerous weather, earthquakes that could cause tsunamis, and other hazards. In recent weeks, NOAA's National Weather Service has issued warnings for deadly flooding in Kentucky, heavy snow, frigid temperatures and other hazards across the country. While NOAA had pushed for public safety exemptions from the layoffs for NWS meteorologists, not all were granted. A congressional aide reported hearing that "some" at NWS were spared but "not many."

Today’s Oval Office meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shameful. President Zelenskyy represents a nation whose citizens have sacrificed their lives and shed blood for the freedoms they cherish. He deserves respect, not humiliation.

Answer to Vance: Zelenskyy has thanked our country over and over again both privately and publicly. And our country thanks HIM and the Ukrainian patriots who have stood up to a dictator, buried their own & stopped Putin from marching right into the rest of Europe. Shame on you.

This is utterly repulsive! Trump and Vance just tried to humiliate Zelensky live on American TV, smugly demanding gratitude while openly mocking him like playground bullies counting favors. My respect for Zelensky—and my embarrassment as an American—just surged off the charts. I’m beyond disgusted!”

Vote for @SenSherrodBrown

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@TODAYshow this horticulturalist is disappointed in this segment. Banana peel n eggshells are scientifically proven to not be best practices. You are a news station; do your research! Hire @crazybotanist as he gives scientific based plant advise! @DylanDreyerNBC @craigmelvin

I'm ready. The @Browns are ready. Are you? #GoBrowns #ForTheLand

@DylanDreyerNBC @3rdHourTODAY @alroker @craigmelvin Put checking plants/watering on your weekly to do list and then it becomes habit. It's what I do!

@UpShootHort @3rdHourTODAY @alroker @craigmelvin Oh no! And this is why I kill plants!

No, no, no @3rdHourTODAY hosts. It's a snake plant and while it is super eady to grow, do not do ice cubes. It will not get moisture to the roots just top of soil. Let the soil dry out then water but don't soak it. #HortiholicinTheLand @alroker @DylanDreyerNBC @craigmelvin

There's still time to sign-up for the FREE Authors Book Party happening 11/9! Register today for the zoom link. @thegardenlady @MarkJWeather @mr_plantgeek @WDCGardener

We need a severe weather alert @MarkJWeather for all the midgies! They are as thick as thieves! Look past the ones on the windows to the swarm the length of 3 windows, stuck to the siding and handrails! #midgiesarebackintheland

#WorldMentalHealthDay2023 I have a therapist; her name is Mother Nature #gardeningcanbegoodforyourhealth @AASGardenWinner @MarkJWeather @thegardenlady @WDCGardener

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In celebration of Terry Francona's 11 seasons as Cleveland's manager. Thank you, Tito. ❤️ #ForTheLand | @CleGuardians

Sure gonna miss this guy. #tito