aabrenilla.bsky.social
@aabrenilla.bsky.social
Mom & sewing enthusiast. Loves all things salads and breads. Highly recommends going outside and meeting real humans.
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We asked Harvard Chan community members to explain their research in 7 words or less. We had so many wonderful responses that we had to share just a few more.

Help us preserve our lifesaving research: hsph.me/whygive
June 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What a wonderful idea. As an Asian American whose family loves fishing and the SF Bay, I’m always looking to support communities while also supporting our beloved coast
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Can turning purple urchins into kitchen countertop save California’s seafloor?
Purple urchins have decimated California’s seafloor. Can turning them into kitchen countertop help fishermen survive?
www.sfchronicle.com
May 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Harvard Chan scientists participate in a rigorous application process for federal grants to conduct their vital health research. The government has now terminated nearly every single one of those grants.
May 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Today's deep-cut deity: Tuesday was named after Tiw, the Old English version of Tyr, god of war. But I did not know that the pre-Incan Uru people of the Andes also had a god named Tiw, protector of mines, lakes and rivers. So I guess this is also the other Tiw's day! Let's jump in a lake!
May 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Pope Leo XIV is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. Take a look at historical records that trace the story of his mother’s family.
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
www.nytimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Was talking with my Spanish teacher today about how I tend to confuse creer (to believe) with crear (to create), but how that makes sense, because creation and belief are inextricably linked, and I think that's kind of beautiful!
April 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My puppy orders his own free biscuits from the coffee bar. Cute but entitled :)
April 25, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Another wonderful example of Japanese Woodworking. Enjoy.

youtu.be/sL96mw1uCmA?...
ISHITANI - Making a Kigumi Bed - no glue, screws, or nails -
YouTube video by ISHITANI FURNITURE
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April 13, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Tired of the same old "grab a drink" plans? Discover fun, unique, and totally sober things to do in the Bay after dark — you just might find your new fave night-out spot!
Things to Do at Night in the Bay Area (That Don't Involve 'Grabbing a Drink') | KQED
From Yemeni cafes to karaoke and arcades, there are options galore across the Bay Area for an alcohol-free night out.
www.kqed.org
April 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I’m so excited that there are options for affordable bikes. I’m sad to see what might happen with tariffs.

Hopefully this new batch will come out soon!

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The Primos DAME is Affordable BUT Is It Any Good?
YouTube video by Path Less Pedaled
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April 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Berkeley Community Garden has seedlings for sale!

Proceeds support the garden

Cash or Venmo

1308 Bancroft Way

Sat/Sun 11:45am- 1:30pm; 2:30pm- 4pm

Mon-Fri 11:30pm - 2pm; 3pm - Dusk

Please bring containers to carry

Lots of beans, broccoli, cabbage, herbs, basil, tomatoes & more
Bay Area Planting Calendar | SF Bay Gardening
When Should I Plant ___? It's a question that's not easy to answer. You can use this Bay Area planting calendar to guide you.
sfbaygardening.com
April 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Participating is easy: Use your smartphone & the free @inaturalist.bsky.social app to make observations of wild plants & animals between April 25-28. More details at bit.ly/42bzwk4.
April 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Vote for your favorite Bay Area Teacher!

My vote is for Maestro Greg Martin! He’s an incredible bilingual elementary school teacher. He teaches 2nd grade entirely in Spanish and has this magical way of making language and learning fun!

www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/community/al...
All-Star Teacher – NBC Sports Bay Area & California
The NBC Sports Bay Area & California All-Star Teacher Award presented by Provident Credit Union recognizes elementary, middle, and high school teachers in the Bay Area and Sacramento region for their ...
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Frogs in the water and frogs in the grass,
Some frogs are transparent, like they’re made of glass.
No frog has a tail (a frog’s not a newt).
Some frogs are named after tomato fruit.
To gaze upon a frog: for sore eyes, it’s a cure.
Happy World Frog Day to you and to yours!
#WorldFrogDay 🐸
March 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Rejoice, value-conscious East Bay diners — Oakland and Berkeley are both hosting their respective Restaurant Week promotions this month. Here are the meals you don't want to miss out on:
The Best Deals of Oakland and Berkeley Restaurant Weeks | KQED
It's a great time to revisit old favorites and explore newcomers in two of the Bay's great food scenes.
www.kqed.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.

If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Jump on the BandaWagon while you can 💜

Barbra Banda’s brace and assist during Kickoff Weekend earns her the Week 1 Player of the Week!
March 20, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Hawaiian Music Supply consistently creates low key beautiful music. The folks embody community and decency… it gives me a small sense of comfort to see new episodes.
25.10 Andrew Jay Lenny & Kalei
YouTube video by HawaiiMusicSupply
youtube.com
March 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.

Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.

18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.

We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!

If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!

Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.

JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺

#24HourEconomicBlackout
February 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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A whale-watching crew in California captured video of a "superpod" of about 2,000 dolphins swimming off the coast. So many the water looked "like it was boiling," a boat captain with the crew said. nyti.ms/4ki1Fy7
February 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I’m trying to appreciate small things. So happy that our beloved Homemade Cafe was saved and is now open. I had coffee and some breakfast beignets :)
February 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM