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This is why it’s dangerous
November 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is why it’s dangerous
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It's not as if the ways to reduce traffic collisions resulting in deaths and serious injuries is a well-kept secret. It's just that San Diego continues to lack the political will to do enough of those things. #VisionZero
“Helsinki hasn’t registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year…Citing data that shows the risk of pedestrian fatality is cut in half by reducing a car’s speed from 40 to 30km/hr, city officials imposed the lower limit in most of Helsinki’s residential areas & city center in 2021.”
Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death
The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It's not as if the ways to reduce traffic collisions resulting in deaths and serious injuries is a well-kept secret. It's just that San Diego continues to lack the political will to do enough of those things. #VisionZero
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We call on BCI + BC Public Sector Pension Plans to drop their ~$81.54M stake in Tesla. Far worse than Tesla’s litany of labour + safety issues, its CEO and 13% owner is a raging fascist threatening the US, Canada, and others. Pensions will be worthless if brownshirt billionaires kill democracy. 1/x
Elon Musk's speech in Germany raises concerns about his increased political meddling abroad | CBC News
Elon Musk's comments at a rally for Germany's far-right AfD party last weekend have raised concerns about the billionaire’s escalating political interference in foreign countries — including Canada.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
We call on BCI + BC Public Sector Pension Plans to drop their ~$81.54M stake in Tesla. Far worse than Tesla’s litany of labour + safety issues, its CEO and 13% owner is a raging fascist threatening the US, Canada, and others. Pensions will be worthless if brownshirt billionaires kill democracy. 1/x
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So many of my colleagues laughed at me for saying this… but… a few colleagues didn’t… and I think they saved a LOT of lives in the first few years.
Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
Australian scientist who alerted world that Covid is airborne wins top science prize
Prof Lidia Morawska says recognition of her research comes at a fraught time – an ‘age of anti-science’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
So many of my colleagues laughed at me for saying this… but… a few colleagues didn’t… and I think they saved a LOT of lives in the first few years.
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This is sometimes read as "look 'AI' isn't working". But the opposite is true.
_This_ is what "AI" is _for_. Push down labor power, push down wages, make employment more insecure.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/29/forrester_ai_rehiring/
_This_ is what "AI" is _for_. Push down labor power, push down wages, make employment more insecure.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/29/forrester_ai_rehiring/
October 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This is sometimes read as "look 'AI' isn't working". But the opposite is true.
_This_ is what "AI" is _for_. Push down labor power, push down wages, make employment more insecure.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/29/forrester_ai_rehiring/
_This_ is what "AI" is _for_. Push down labor power, push down wages, make employment more insecure.
https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/29/forrester_ai_rehiring/
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i’ve actually done this, and in addition, asked them what our process is if someone gets abducted while traveling for work.
then offered to help answer that second question, so we can publish internal policy on it.
then offered to help answer that second question, so we can publish internal policy on it.
Realized his morning that I need to ask my HR department what the leave policy is if someone gets indefinitely detained by ICE, just to get them thinking about it
October 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
i’ve actually done this, and in addition, asked them what our process is if someone gets abducted while traveling for work.
then offered to help answer that second question, so we can publish internal policy on it.
then offered to help answer that second question, so we can publish internal policy on it.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Once again highlighting a key asymmetry in politics:
If you are boosting oil and gas, you can basically say whatever you want that fits the moment. Follow up is cancel culture
If you're advocating for anything else, you must be 100% accurate at all times or it will be used to discredit you forever
If you are boosting oil and gas, you can basically say whatever you want that fits the moment. Follow up is cancel culture
If you're advocating for anything else, you must be 100% accurate at all times or it will be used to discredit you forever
Dawn Farrell made the unusual claim before Parliament that the Trans Mountain pipeline fights climate change.
The Major Projects Office, which she heads up, was unable to substantiate that claim, @woodsideful.bsky.social reports.
The Major Projects Office, which she heads up, was unable to substantiate that claim, @woodsideful.bsky.social reports.
Major Projects Office can’t back up its boss’ claim Trans Mountain helps fight climate change
After Dawn Farrell told a House of Commons committee she believes the Trans Mountain pipeline helps fight climate change, Canada’s National Observer asked if the Major Projects Office she leads could ...
www.nationalobserver.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Once again highlighting a key asymmetry in politics:
If you are boosting oil and gas, you can basically say whatever you want that fits the moment. Follow up is cancel culture
If you're advocating for anything else, you must be 100% accurate at all times or it will be used to discredit you forever
If you are boosting oil and gas, you can basically say whatever you want that fits the moment. Follow up is cancel culture
If you're advocating for anything else, you must be 100% accurate at all times or it will be used to discredit you forever
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Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra says DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
www.propublica.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra says DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
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A judge finally said it, and we all need to repeat this every time ICE is mentioned:
"We're not told why they took them, and we're not told where they took them. By definition, that's a kidnapping."
"We're not told why they took them, and we're not told where they took them. By definition, that's a kidnapping."
Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra says DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
www.propublica.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A judge finally said it, and we all need to repeat this every time ICE is mentioned:
"We're not told why they took them, and we're not told where they took them. By definition, that's a kidnapping."
"We're not told why they took them, and we're not told where they took them. By definition, that's a kidnapping."
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“Batteries are going to get cheaper,” Kumar said. “Gas isn’t.”
#GreenEnergySolutions are the future, if you believe it, or not.
Countries who don’t adapt to this new reality will fall behind the ones investing heavily in it.
Here you can see why California is the 4th economy in the world! 💚
#GreenEnergySolutions are the future, if you believe it, or not.
Countries who don’t adapt to this new reality will fall behind the ones investing heavily in it.
Here you can see why California is the 4th economy in the world! 💚
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California invests big in battery energy storage - Los Angeles Times
Find out more: www.latimes.com/environment...
#ClimateAction
California invests big in battery energy storage - Los Angeles Times
Find out more: www.latimes.com/environment...
#ClimateAction
California invests big in battery energy storage — and leaves rolling blackouts behind
Batteries that pair with clean solar and wind energy or just bolster electrical grids in general have completely taken off and are making a big difference on the California grid.
www.latimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“Batteries are going to get cheaper,” Kumar said. “Gas isn’t.”
#GreenEnergySolutions are the future, if you believe it, or not.
Countries who don’t adapt to this new reality will fall behind the ones investing heavily in it.
Here you can see why California is the 4th economy in the world! 💚
#GreenEnergySolutions are the future, if you believe it, or not.
Countries who don’t adapt to this new reality will fall behind the ones investing heavily in it.
Here you can see why California is the 4th economy in the world! 💚
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If you’re a person who cares about not disabling and harming other human beings, including children, you must know that nearly half of COVID cases are asymptomatic, that Covid spreads before symptoms begin, and that you have a responsibility not to harm others. That is simply humanity.
October 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If you’re a person who cares about not disabling and harming other human beings, including children, you must know that nearly half of COVID cases are asymptomatic, that Covid spreads before symptoms begin, and that you have a responsibility not to harm others. That is simply humanity.
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Instead of recognizing “what a difficult reality we’re creating for anyone that’s been harmed by the virus- which could be me next- I better recognize the severity of this situation & participate in changing the culture NOW before it’s my turn”, ppl BLAME us for the situation being difficult
October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Instead of recognizing “what a difficult reality we’re creating for anyone that’s been harmed by the virus- which could be me next- I better recognize the severity of this situation & participate in changing the culture NOW before it’s my turn”, ppl BLAME us for the situation being difficult
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BC opened for appointments on Oct 1 but didn’t notify anyone
I had to search an old invitation and was able to book for today!
My parents have to pay, IF they can find an appointment in Alberta
I had to search an old invitation and was able to book for today!
My parents have to pay, IF they can find an appointment in Alberta
October 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BC opened for appointments on Oct 1 but didn’t notify anyone
I had to search an old invitation and was able to book for today!
My parents have to pay, IF they can find an appointment in Alberta
I had to search an old invitation and was able to book for today!
My parents have to pay, IF they can find an appointment in Alberta
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I regret to inform you that Nemik's manifesto is the new Tom Holland “Umbrella.” You have to repost every time. It’s just where we are. #ihavefriendseverywhere
youtu.be/-asb8zTiuZ4?...
youtu.be/-asb8zTiuZ4?...
Andor | Karis Nemik’s Manifesto | Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I regret to inform you that Nemik's manifesto is the new Tom Holland “Umbrella.” You have to repost every time. It’s just where we are. #ihavefriendseverywhere
youtu.be/-asb8zTiuZ4?...
youtu.be/-asb8zTiuZ4?...
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Lia and Nia showcase their 'Living with Long Covid' photographs of a real day in the life of a 26 yr old longhauler.
#longcovid #longhauler #mecfs #longcovidtheanswers
@museumofvan.bsky.social @wanderingkayli.bsky.social
#longcovid #longhauler #mecfs #longcovidtheanswers
@museumofvan.bsky.social @wanderingkayli.bsky.social
Lia and Nia showcase their 'Living with Long Covid' exhibit #longcovid
YouTube video by Long Covid The Answers
youtube.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Lia and Nia showcase their 'Living with Long Covid' photographs of a real day in the life of a 26 yr old longhauler.
#longcovid #longhauler #mecfs #longcovidtheanswers
@museumofvan.bsky.social @wanderingkayli.bsky.social
#longcovid #longhauler #mecfs #longcovidtheanswers
@museumofvan.bsky.social @wanderingkayli.bsky.social
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"Immunization appointments will be available starting Oct. 14."
Would be nice if Canadian health authorities made it a priority to get updated shots to people BEFORE Thanksgiving, but that would require them to take COVID seriously. Which they really don't wanna do, ever again.
Would be nice if Canadian health authorities made it a priority to get updated shots to people BEFORE Thanksgiving, but that would require them to take COVID seriously. Which they really don't wanna do, ever again.
COVID-19, respiratory illnesses in B.C.: What to know to prepare for new vaccine
Here are some questions and answers about the respiratory illness season in B.C., including the latest on COVID-19.
vancouversun.com
October 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
"Immunization appointments will be available starting Oct. 14."
Would be nice if Canadian health authorities made it a priority to get updated shots to people BEFORE Thanksgiving, but that would require them to take COVID seriously. Which they really don't wanna do, ever again.
Would be nice if Canadian health authorities made it a priority to get updated shots to people BEFORE Thanksgiving, but that would require them to take COVID seriously. Which they really don't wanna do, ever again.
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It was standing room only at today's Living with Long Covid exhibit at the @museumofvan.bsky.social!
I was moved to tears by some of the personal stories on display. Such a great event
I was moved to tears by some of the personal stories on display. Such a great event
October 5, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It was standing room only at today's Living with Long Covid exhibit at the @museumofvan.bsky.social!
I was moved to tears by some of the personal stories on display. Such a great event
I was moved to tears by some of the personal stories on display. Such a great event
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Who stands to benefit from the gutting of Canada Post?
The billionaire class.
If Mark Carney were really serious about nation-building, Dru OJa Jay writes how the post office could become an engine for green energy, public banking, and better services. breachmedia.ca/canada-post-...
The billionaire class.
If Mark Carney were really serious about nation-building, Dru OJa Jay writes how the post office could become an engine for green energy, public banking, and better services. breachmedia.ca/canada-post-...
Canada Post faces two futures—a revitalized public service or a billionaire cash machine ⋆ The Breach
The Liberal government is dismantling Canada Post for the billionaire class, while ignoring bold proposals from postal workers to reinvent the public service
breachmedia.ca
October 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Who stands to benefit from the gutting of Canada Post?
The billionaire class.
If Mark Carney were really serious about nation-building, Dru OJa Jay writes how the post office could become an engine for green energy, public banking, and better services. breachmedia.ca/canada-post-...
The billionaire class.
If Mark Carney were really serious about nation-building, Dru OJa Jay writes how the post office could become an engine for green energy, public banking, and better services. breachmedia.ca/canada-post-...
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Vaccines need to roll out before the start of the school year.
Because I’m starting to see a pattern emerge of “summer flu”* hitting people at the end of August / beginning of September.
Why? Because people catch it on vacation and spread it in school.
*COVID
Because I’m starting to see a pattern emerge of “summer flu”* hitting people at the end of August / beginning of September.
Why? Because people catch it on vacation and spread it in school.
*COVID
I’m glad the recommendations are unequivocal but vaccine rollouts by provinces are far too late. Many in my community have already fallen ill and nursing home outbreaks are well underway. Folks need Covid shots BEFORE schools start up each fall. #covidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #CovidIsNotSeasonal
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
The Public Health Agency of Canada's immunization guide says COVID vaccines have been shown to be effective at preventing severe disease, including hospitalization and death and can decrease the risk of post-COVID-19 condition, or long COVID.
The Public Health Agency of Canada's immunization guide says COVID vaccines have been shown to be effective at preventing severe disease, including hospitalization and death and can decrease the risk of post-COVID-19 condition, or long COVID.
September 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Vaccines need to roll out before the start of the school year.
Because I’m starting to see a pattern emerge of “summer flu”* hitting people at the end of August / beginning of September.
Why? Because people catch it on vacation and spread it in school.
*COVID
Because I’m starting to see a pattern emerge of “summer flu”* hitting people at the end of August / beginning of September.
Why? Because people catch it on vacation and spread it in school.
*COVID
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Why are people saying "this is not normal" over and over again, instead of "this is illegal" or "this is unconstitutional" or "this is treason?" Not normal sounds subjective, wishy-washy and neurotic. It communicates nothing of substance.
September 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Why are people saying "this is not normal" over and over again, instead of "this is illegal" or "this is unconstitutional" or "this is treason?" Not normal sounds subjective, wishy-washy and neurotic. It communicates nothing of substance.
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Direct air capture is too expensive and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
Direct carbon capture falters as developers’ costs fail to budge
Some experts say the technology is crucial for climate change goals but scaling up is proving hard
on.ft.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Direct air capture is too expensive and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon.
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We weren't sure why QC population infection fatality rates (observed excess deaths/survey-reported infection) seemed to be increasing so fast, even after we stringently corrected for all other possible sources of excess mortality.
Then the Ward paper was published, and we understood why....
Then the Ward paper was published, and we understood why....
September 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We weren't sure why QC population infection fatality rates (observed excess deaths/survey-reported infection) seemed to be increasing so fast, even after we stringently corrected for all other possible sources of excess mortality.
Then the Ward paper was published, and we understood why....
Then the Ward paper was published, and we understood why....