Lisa Fast
@lisafast.bsky.social
UX architect, researcher, MSc Computer Science, AI user, Canadian, mother of two grown sons, ex-Nortel, lake association board member, live in Ottawa, Ontario and Rupert, Quebec.
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Lisa Fast
@lisafast.bsky.social
· Feb 1
Sign the Pledge for Canada
This petition is intended as an invitation to Canadians to reflect on the current challenges Canada faces and what we can all do to respond to the risks and to contribute to building a more resilient ...
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I’m choosing Canada. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pl...
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If this is a moment when you feel like helping courageous Ukrainians to stay alive, here is one way to do so.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
Timothy Snyder: Freedom is Action
Professor Timothy Snyder – a prominent voice of freedom, teams up with NAFO to fundraise for ten trucks and ten cargo buses with anti-drone jamming systems. These will transport and protect those who ...
www.help99.co
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
If this is a moment when you feel like helping courageous Ukrainians to stay alive, here is one way to do so.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
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Some more of that trademark Conservative mErIToCrAcY.
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Some more of that trademark Conservative mErIToCrAcY.
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It's the last day of COP30.
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
Carney’s calamitous course causes consternation at climate conference
Canada arrived at COP30 with empty hands, expressly moving backwards on almost every climate policy we’ve put in place since Paris.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It's the last day of COP30.
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
I'd be honoured if you'd take a moment to look through my latest missive on the topic of Canada's 180 on climate.
If you consider it worth sharing, please do.
Alt title: The Hypocrisy in having Value(s)
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
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X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
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Do not drive on the sidewalk!
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Do not drive on the sidewalk!
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"they may make it all the way to college before they find out that they can only do math at a middle-school or sometimes an elementary-school level."
One of the most upsetting articles I've read in a long time www.theargumentmag.com/p/when-grade...
UCSD report senate.ucsd.edu/media/740347...
We are failing a generation of kids.
UCSD report senate.ucsd.edu/media/740347...
We are failing a generation of kids.
When grades stop meaning anything
The UC San Diego math scandal is a warning
www.theargumentmag.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
"they may make it all the way to college before they find out that they can only do math at a middle-school or sometimes an elementary-school level."
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In adults with a history of seizure disorder in TriNetX, GLP-1 RA initiation was associated with reduced risks of seizure recurrence, hospitalization, and mortality compared with other glucose-lowering therapies onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Seizure recurrence after GLP‐1 receptor agonist initiation in adults with epilepsy
Objective To examine whether initiation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with seizure recurrence and related outcomes in adults with epilepsy and type 2 diabete...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
In adults with a history of seizure disorder in TriNetX, GLP-1 RA initiation was associated with reduced risks of seizure recurrence, hospitalization, and mortality compared with other glucose-lowering therapies onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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In case you’re wondering, VIA Rail’s Toronto-Ottawa service is about an hour faster than flying across the Atlantic to London
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
In case you’re wondering, VIA Rail’s Toronto-Ottawa service is about an hour faster than flying across the Atlantic to London
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When you’re out fishing please be responsible and clean up your gear. This stuff is a hazard for wildlife.
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
When you’re out fishing please be responsible and clean up your gear. This stuff is a hazard for wildlife.
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"..the first known human H5N5 infection has captured a good deal of attention, but the `other' flu story we've been following this week has been the rapid spread of a new seasonal H3N2 subcade (K) virus, which emerged in the Southern Hemisphere"
afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/11/cdc-...
afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/11/cdc-...
CDC FluView, ECDC CDT & Canada Announce Early H3N2 Subclade K Prevalence Numbers
Credit NIAID #18,947 Yesterday's announcement for the first known human H5N5 infection has captured a good deal of attention, but the `ot...
afludiary.blogspot.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"..the first known human H5N5 infection has captured a good deal of attention, but the `other' flu story we've been following this week has been the rapid spread of a new seasonal H3N2 subcade (K) virus, which emerged in the Southern Hemisphere"
afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/11/cdc-...
afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/11/cdc-...
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John has been tracking COVID benefits cases *STILL* working their way through the courts.
READ THIS PIECE. The machine has been working on autopilot. It's time to ask whether this represents an efficient use of public resources - salaries, court time, +++
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/11/12/o...
READ THIS PIECE. The machine has been working on autopilot. It's time to ask whether this represents an efficient use of public resources - salaries, court time, +++
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/11/12/o...
Op-Ed: Ottawa's costly pursuit of the poor
The government cites inefficiency as a reason to end taxes on vacant homes and yachts — yet keeps pouring money into futile litigation over pandemic-era benefits
www.canadianaffairs.news
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
John has been tracking COVID benefits cases *STILL* working their way through the courts.
READ THIS PIECE. The machine has been working on autopilot. It's time to ask whether this represents an efficient use of public resources - salaries, court time, +++
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/11/12/o...
READ THIS PIECE. The machine has been working on autopilot. It's time to ask whether this represents an efficient use of public resources - salaries, court time, +++
www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/11/12/o...
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Canadian longitudinal study confirms that being, rich, married, and not obese makes it more likely you'll achieve well being as you age journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Reclaiming wellness: Key factors in restoring optimal well-being in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Background This study examines characteristics of older adults who have regained optimal well-being at the end of the three-year study. The definition of optimal well-being used in this study refers t...
journals.plos.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Canadian longitudinal study confirms that being, rich, married, and not obese makes it more likely you'll achieve well being as you age journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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There were once dreams of eradicating measles - I remember discussion on it in my MSc epi class.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
There were once dreams of eradicating measles - I remember discussion on it in my MSc epi class.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
The loss of progress on measles is not only a health loss for kids (measles can be disabling & deadly), it’s also a massive economic loss.
We save billions/yr not having to vaccinate & treat smallpox.
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I can't believe it costs more to get a Vulnerable Sector background check for employment than it does to get a license to turn your house into an Airbnb (thus removing it from the stock of desperately needed rental housing in this city).
11 things that will cost more in the 2026 City of Ottawa draft budget
11 things that will cost more in the 2026 City of Ottawa draft budget
Ottawa taxpayers are facing a 3.75 per cent property tax increase next year, along with an increase in transit fares, recreation fees, and water and garbage services.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I can't believe it costs more to get a Vulnerable Sector background check for employment than it does to get a license to turn your house into an Airbnb (thus removing it from the stock of desperately needed rental housing in this city).
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The Conservative argument that the media should focus just as much attention on Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's comments about the budget raises an interesting question:
Could a CPC MP dissent from the CPC line as much as NES does from the Liberal party line and remain in the CPC caucus?
Could a CPC MP dissent from the CPC line as much as NES does from the Liberal party line and remain in the CPC caucus?
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Conservative argument that the media should focus just as much attention on Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's comments about the budget raises an interesting question:
Could a CPC MP dissent from the CPC line as much as NES does from the Liberal party line and remain in the CPC caucus?
Could a CPC MP dissent from the CPC line as much as NES does from the Liberal party line and remain in the CPC caucus?
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We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
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“Remember, if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back to life as a Tupperware lid that doesn't fit on any of your containers.” 🤫🤣😉
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
“Remember, if you lose a sock in the dryer, it comes back to life as a Tupperware lid that doesn't fit on any of your containers.” 🤫🤣😉
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I note that this winterized unicycle was forced to illegally ride on the sidewalk because @en.ottawa.ca cleared the road and sidewalk but not the bike lane on Scott Street
Good morning to the person who passed me on a winterized unicycle (?!) as I was walking to the LRT this morning.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I note that this winterized unicycle was forced to illegally ride on the sidewalk because @en.ottawa.ca cleared the road and sidewalk but not the bike lane on Scott Street
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Companies like Volt Carbon Technologies are proving that Ontario has what it takes to become a world leader in the green economy.
I got to visit their facility here in Guelph, Solid UltraBattery Inc, to see how they're making cleaner and higher-quality graphite to be used in cutting-edge batteries.
I got to visit their facility here in Guelph, Solid UltraBattery Inc, to see how they're making cleaner and higher-quality graphite to be used in cutting-edge batteries.
November 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Companies like Volt Carbon Technologies are proving that Ontario has what it takes to become a world leader in the green economy.
I got to visit their facility here in Guelph, Solid UltraBattery Inc, to see how they're making cleaner and higher-quality graphite to be used in cutting-edge batteries.
I got to visit their facility here in Guelph, Solid UltraBattery Inc, to see how they're making cleaner and higher-quality graphite to be used in cutting-edge batteries.
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The CMA is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its #measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization. We echo the Public Health Agency of Canada: the measles vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
Canada can regain measles elimination status if we all work together: CMA
The Canadian Medical Association is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
www.cma.ca
November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The CMA is disappointed and deeply concerned that Canada has lost its #measles elimination status from the Pan American Health Organization. We echo the Public Health Agency of Canada: the measles vaccine is the best way to protect you and your family.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
Let's work together to keep measles at bay.
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We all like to say there is no place for extremism in Canada. But there is. From convoys politicians handed donuts to, to martial arts infiltration...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
MMA gym owners, coaches ID’d at secretive neo-Nazi event in B.C. | CBC News
This summer in Vancouver, dozens of people gathered to attend a conference organized and attended by some of Canada’s most prominent white supremacist organizations. CBC’s visual investigations team l...
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We all like to say there is no place for extremism in Canada. But there is. From convoys politicians handed donuts to, to martial arts infiltration...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We need to recognize the problems and work towards the Canada we envision.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can't tell you how many interviews I've done where I've been asked: If Trump's policies are so problematic, why are U.S. stocks rising so rapidly.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
A bit of international context illustrates the real issue here.
U.S. stocks have dramatically underperformed other advanced economies.
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Some snails from work: Cross-sectioned pleurotomarioid, cross-sectioned Campanile, truly behemoth cowry, and ( just casually) the type of Ecphora quadricostata (Say)
November 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Some snails from work: Cross-sectioned pleurotomarioid, cross-sectioned Campanile, truly behemoth cowry, and ( just casually) the type of Ecphora quadricostata (Say)
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This is a cool paper showing that first-gen college students don't realize a lot of unwritten rules that lead to success (the value of internships, student clubs, letters from professors).
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This is a cool paper showing that first-gen college students don't realize a lot of unwritten rules that lead to success (the value of internships, student clubs, letters from professors).
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
But giving them access to an LLM for guidance significantly closes the gap. mgcuna.github.io/website/JMP_...
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I've had a pretty busy summer, so I haven't had a chance to properly promote The Spartan Sacrifice. But on November 15th I'll be at Indigo Oshawa signing copies of all my books.
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I've had a pretty busy summer, so I haven't had a chance to properly promote The Spartan Sacrifice. But on November 15th I'll be at Indigo Oshawa signing copies of all my books.
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky
I hope to see you there--they make great Christmas presents for the history fan in your life!
#BookSigning #Writesky