Christian V.I. ☀️
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Life Long Student | 🧠-PSYC | York U
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Dr. Jane Goodall 🌹
October 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall 🌹
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🍞🥛 While kids go hungry, Conservatives mocked a National School Food Program as “bureaucracy.” They didn’t just vote against it — they laughed.
This shows what’s at stake: other parties pledge more for schools, Ford’s PCs look backward.
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This shows what’s at stake: other parties pledge more for schools, Ford’s PCs look backward.
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September 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🍞🥛 While kids go hungry, Conservatives mocked a National School Food Program as “bureaucracy.” They didn’t just vote against it — they laughed.
This shows what’s at stake: other parties pledge more for schools, Ford’s PCs look backward.
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This shows what’s at stake: other parties pledge more for schools, Ford’s PCs look backward.
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"Exploring the mysteries of young people with Alzheimer's disease may become one of the most challenging scientific questions of the future," Alzheimer's doesn't follow a single pathway, and is much more complex than we thought. www.sciencealert.com/the-sad-case...
The Sad Case of The Youngest-Ever Alzheimer's Diagnosis
In 2023, neurologists at a memory clinic in China diagnosed a 19-year-old with what they believed to be Alzheimer's disease – making him the youngest person ever to be diagnosed with the condition.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
"Exploring the mysteries of young people with Alzheimer's disease may become one of the most challenging scientific questions of the future," Alzheimer's doesn't follow a single pathway, and is much more complex than we thought. www.sciencealert.com/the-sad-case...
Toronto hypocrisy at its finest! It’s a set-up!
September 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Toronto hypocrisy at its finest! It’s a set-up!
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www.bbc.com/future/artic... "Plastic is a cheap, great material," says Vilde Snekkevik, a marine biologist and microplastics researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research. "The problem is just that we're overusing it. It's everywhere."
Your kitchen is full of microplastics. Here's how to eat less of them
Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and into meat and vegetables. But there are things we can do to eat less of them.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
www.bbc.com/future/artic... "Plastic is a cheap, great material," says Vilde Snekkevik, a marine biologist and microplastics researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research. "The problem is just that we're overusing it. It's everywhere."
Dr. Brenda Milner Advice to Young Scientists and Risk Taking. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD-W...
Dr. Brenda Milner Advice to Young Scientists and Risk Taking
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September 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Dr. Brenda Milner Advice to Young Scientists and Risk Taking. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD-W...
www.psypost.org/who-actually... “right-wing extremist violence has been responsible for the overwhelming majority of fatalities, amounting to approximately 75% to 80% of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths since 2001.” - Data
Who actually commits political violence in the United States? Here's what the data says
Extensive federal and academic research indicates that right-wing extremists are responsible for most domestic terrorism deaths in the United States. Studies consistently find that violence linked to ...
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September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
www.psypost.org/who-actually... “right-wing extremist violence has been responsible for the overwhelming majority of fatalities, amounting to approximately 75% to 80% of U.S. domestic terrorism deaths since 2001.” - Data
www.rvtravel.com/study-reusab... Bottles can carry bacteria like staph and strep, and fecal-related #coliforms showed up in more than 20% of samples. That’s a red flag. For people with weaker #immune systems, the risks are even higher. Rinsing alone won’t evict bactaria—you’ve got to scrub
Study says your reusable water bottle is dirtier than a toilet seat
Your reusable water bottle might look harmless—just a trusty sidekick for RV road trips, workouts, and around the house. But according to a recent Purdue
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September 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
www.rvtravel.com/study-reusab... Bottles can carry bacteria like staph and strep, and fecal-related #coliforms showed up in more than 20% of samples. That’s a red flag. For people with weaker #immune systems, the risks are even higher. Rinsing alone won’t evict bactaria—you’ve got to scrub
As public attention shifts to other health issues, the kinds of disinformation circulating online are likely to evolve. “People seem to do pretty well at detecting disinformation about health, but how well they do depends on the post they are evaluating and on their own personalities and beliefs.”
New study links cognitive style to health misinformation detection
Why do some people fall for fake health advice while others see right through it? A new study offers clues, revealing how analytical thinking and political leanings shape our ability to separate fact ...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
As public attention shifts to other health issues, the kinds of disinformation circulating online are likely to evolve. “People seem to do pretty well at detecting disinformation about health, but how well they do depends on the post they are evaluating and on their own personalities and beliefs.”
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What happened after Canadian journalist @rachelgilmore.bsky.social posted about the potential repercussions of Kirk’s murder: doxxing and violent threats thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
The Dangerous Targeting of a Canadian Journalist | The Tyee
After the murder of Charlie Kirk, conservatives piled on Rachel Gilmore for expressing a well-founded fear. Then came violent threats.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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A widely used behavioral checklist, filled out by caregivers, can effectively identify maltreatment without directly questioning the child. This breakthrough offers a less intrusive, more accurate way to spot vulnerable children and tailor early interventions. neurosciencenews.com/child-abuse-...
Spotting Silent Scars: A New Way to Detect Childhood Abuse - Neuroscience News
Childhood maltreatment leaves profound and often unseen scars, affecting mental health, physical well-being, and social development long into adulthood.
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July 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A widely used behavioral checklist, filled out by caregivers, can effectively identify maltreatment without directly questioning the child. This breakthrough offers a less intrusive, more accurate way to spot vulnerable children and tailor early interventions. neurosciencenews.com/child-abuse-...
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Students, don’t forget: every Tuesday there is FREE admission for full-time post-secondary students (with valid Canadian student ID) all day long! 🎓
See you at the Museum this fall! 🍂🍁
See you at the Museum this fall! 🍂🍁
September 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Students, don’t forget: every Tuesday there is FREE admission for full-time post-secondary students (with valid Canadian student ID) all day long! 🎓
See you at the Museum this fall! 🍂🍁
See you at the Museum this fall! 🍂🍁
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York U psychology undergrads get help mapping career paths
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York U psychology undergrads get help mapping career paths - YFile
Psychology Professor Jodi Martin is pursuing a program that will help undergraduate psychology students – and maybe, eventually, students in other fields – better understand their post-graduation care...
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December 7, 2024 at 4:01 AM
York U psychology undergrads get help mapping career paths
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Lead is a neurotoxin with potent effects on the developing brains of children, who absorb it at a rate four times greater than adults. It is linked to decreased IQ, a weakened attention span, motor skill challenges and behavioural issues. Doug Ford’s Ontario.
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Environmental lawyers demand action on lead in school drinking water - Investigative Journalism Bureau
A leading group of environmental lawyers has asked the province to immediately address high levels of lead in drinking water at three school boards now under government control.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Lead is a neurotoxin with potent effects on the developing brains of children, who absorb it at a rate four times greater than adults. It is linked to decreased IQ, a weakened attention span, motor skill challenges and behavioural issues. Doug Ford’s Ontario.
ijb.utoronto.ca/news/canadia...
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The latest additions include nearly 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (2 lb) and approximately 26,460 trays of AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp (6 oz). Earlier notices covered Walmart’s Great Value shrimp and products from Southwind Foods. www.delish.com/food-news/a6...
PSA: New FDA Warning Adds More Brands To Radioactive Shrimp Alert
A recent update tacks on thousands of packs to the list.
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September 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The latest additions include nearly 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp (2 lb) and approximately 26,460 trays of AquaStar Cocktail Shrimp (6 oz). Earlier notices covered Walmart’s Great Value shrimp and products from Southwind Foods. www.delish.com/food-news/a6...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination.
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
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A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The American Academy of Pediatrics: Infants ages 6 months to 2 years should get a COVID vaccination.
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
npr.org/2025/08/20/n...
A baby's first encounter should be with the vaccine, not the virus.
npr.org/2025/08/20/n...
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Organizers of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix pride themselves on requiring almost all of the 110,000 fans expected each day of this race weekend to arrive by public transport or bicycle.
Why you can't drive your car to Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix
Organizers of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix pride themselves on requiring almost all of the 110,000 fans expected each day of this race weekend to arrive by public transport or bicycle.
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August 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Organizers of Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix pride themselves on requiring almost all of the 110,000 fans expected each day of this race weekend to arrive by public transport or bicycle.
“Knowledge, like air, is vital to life. Like air, no one should be denied it” - 🌹
August 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
“Knowledge, like air, is vital to life. Like air, no one should be denied it” - 🌹
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No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
August 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
On a certain level, every family is dysfunctional. Sadly, some people are unable to change and choose the path to their best selves, despite the clarity of the choice.
August 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On a certain level, every family is dysfunctional. Sadly, some people are unable to change and choose the path to their best selves, despite the clarity of the choice.
This practice is here for you when you are experiencing racing thoughts, mental worry, or decision fatigue. For those days when you need to clear the mental clutter and return to the power of now. Yoga for Overthinking.
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Yoga for Overthinking | 30 Minute Yoga Practice
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August 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This practice is here for you when you are experiencing racing thoughts, mental worry, or decision fatigue. For those days when you need to clear the mental clutter and return to the power of now. Yoga for Overthinking.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP_M...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP_M...
Underlying causes point to long-standing government failures, jurisdictional confusion and a lack of meaningful partnership with industry. The most endemic is norovirus, which is fueled by raw sewage, typically from ships, recreational boats or homes along a shoreline ijb.utoronto.ca/news/tainted...
Tainted waters: Oysters are making people sick. The cause is disturbing - Investigative Journalism Bureau
He had VIP tickets for him and his wife to attend an upscale seafood festival in Los Angeles last December where they would feast on the food he grew up eating as a kid in Boston.
ijb.utoronto.ca
August 23, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Underlying causes point to long-standing government failures, jurisdictional confusion and a lack of meaningful partnership with industry. The most endemic is norovirus, which is fueled by raw sewage, typically from ships, recreational boats or homes along a shoreline ijb.utoronto.ca/news/tainted...