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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 23h

B.C. is an emerging as a global hub for mRNA & nanomedicine innovation & is home to Canada's fastest growing life sciences sector.

This is what happens when you believe in science 🎉

www.britishcolumbia.ca/news-stories...

BC Gov headline from this week: BC - A global launch pad for mRNA and nanomedicine innovation

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 23h

Last year, our team sat down with Dr. Jane and spoke about the impact she has had.

Was she proud? "I actually feel quite bewildered, surprised."

But she felt that was her task: "After 90 years of living on this planet, that obviously my task was to give people hope when all seems hopeless."

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 23h

“There should have been some kind of reins put on him.”

Renowned scientists @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social and @michaelemann.bsky.social join @mehdirhasan.bsky.social to discuss the dangerous role RFK Jr. is playing in health and climate discourse.

Watch: zeteo.com/p/science-un...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine that

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Dona Dickinson @donadickinson.bsky.social · 23h

Trump is using presidential power and his platform to do a giant pump and dump- hollowing out our country and taking its wealth.
Bond villain level stuff.

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · 23h

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · 12d

Mind boggles as to How much this PRICK is being Bribed😈

"Buy $20M of my crypto Shit coin & I'll sign tariffs executive order for your industry"🤬

PRICK couldN't even find North Carolina on US map, yet alone know Anything about their furniture industry!!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13d

One person having the power to upend entire industries and economic sectors on a whim every day that puts companies out of business and workers out of jobs with no legislative input is an autocracy, regardless of whether that person initially acquired power through an election.

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John Robb @realstirfryguy.bsky.social · 23h

This is fine and good until we let politicians instead of public opinion decide on a "Hate Symbol". A swastika is an understood and agreed on symbol of hate. A 🍉 is a symbol adopted by many folks online to symbolize the strength and resilience of the Palestinian people. Will it be a "Hate Symbol"?

PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 1d

Attorney general says Canadians could be charged with hate crime for social media posts under proposed bill. #cdnpoli

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 23h

Amusingly, the feverish investment into data centers comes as AI adoption has *already* passed its peak in Enterprise, the AI companies themselves admit hallucination is ubfixable, and studies are revealing that workslop is not merely low-value but actually negative value for companies using AI.

"Workslop" was the logical outcome of productivity maxxing

Local throughput optimization always externalizes costs onto downstream colleagues.

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 23h

Evidence that AI is accelerating our economy!

The phrase "the market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent" is no longer true, because of the incredible rate at which this nonsense is burning money.

The correction is already upon us, it's just not evenly distributed.

The Pleasure Vice Principle (he/him/his) @hannibaltabu.bsky.social · 1d

I saw the dot coms crash from a front row seat. AI is running out of money way faster.

The evangelism is insecurity from people who made the wrong bet. I’ve seen it before. futurism.com/future-socie...

AI Data Centers Are an Even Bigger Disaster Than Previously Thought

An investment manager realized he made a crucial mistake — and that his grim prediction about AI investments may not have been cynical enough.

futurism.com

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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · 23h

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🦋🇨🇦Sarrah🇨🇦🦋 @savingdemocracy101.bsky.social · 23h

But the SC didn't tell her she can commit any crimes she wants for life and nothing can be done. Seems like that was a really great idea. All the criming, extortion, bribes, it's all legal for the orange orc.

Franca (Ph.D.) 🇨🇦 @francaqc.bsky.social · 23h

Martha Stewart was condemned for insider trading:
5 months of jail, 5 months at home with an ankle bracelet
& 2 years probation.

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Jenny Yeremiy, P. Geoph 🪶🌿🇵🇸🇳🇬🇱🇧🇨🇦 @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social · 1d

This is how you set teachers and students up to fail. 💔

#abed #abpoli #RecallNicolaides #FireTheUCP

Join abresistance.ca

MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 1d

How long has this been going on you ask?

February 10, 2020

"The cuts come at a time when school boards are also dealing with 13,000 additional students. The ATA said it breaks down to $441 less per student."

globalnews.ca/news/6533781...

Documents prove United Conservative Party cut education funding, Alberta teachers say | Globalnews.ca

"Every school board in this province, except for four, have seen a cut to their funding," said ATA president Jason Schilling.

globalnews.ca

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Debbie Iron Bow @ironbow.bsky.social · 1d

'May have...' I am not sure what to say when the language used for this is so, well, soft. As if every living being is gently walked into a sunset for the ultra wealthy. 🪶

New Scientist @newscientist.com · 1d

Antarctica may have passed a climate tipping point of no return, scientists are warning, with mounting evidence that a sudden slump in sea ice formation since 2016 is linked to human-induced ocean warming.

Antarctica may have crossed a tipping point that leads to rising seas

Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences

www.newscientist.com

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Margo @retire411.bsky.social · 1d

Remember this:

To all the non voters out there, this is what happens when you stay at home and think your vote won’t count.

Look at us now and look at what is happening to our country.

YOUR VOTES COUNT. We don’t want to go through this ever again.

Thanks,
America

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 23h

On this day in 1929, Raymond Moriyama was born in Vancouver.
One of Canada's most acclaimed architects, his buildings include the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, the Ontario Science Centre, the Bata Shoe Museum, and the Canadian War Museum.
He died in 2023.

A black-and-white photo of an older man with white hair, wearing a dark suit and smiling gently. He is seated with abstract artwork and a framed picture of a modern building in the background.

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VoteBlue @dems4america.bsky.social · 1d

Pam Bondi and the Republicans are all protecting the Epstein pedophiles.

It’s not just Trump.

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Scott agrees: FREE LINK @scottdagostino.ca · 23h

There’s no better guide through this horrible era than Sarah Kendzior. As the kids say, please like, comment and subscribe!

Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 1d

New Q & A answers are up! Readers sent in thoughtful questions on city raids, digital surveillance, the disappearing internet, and much more: sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/panopticon...

PanoptiCon Artists: Your Questions Answered

On digital surveillance, ICE city raids, the need for new parties, and more.

sarahkendzior.substack.com

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 23h

Punching back: After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I’m literally in the fight of my life. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world, affecting 110,000 Canadians, by Marni Jackson www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com

Opinion: After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, I’m literally in the fight of my life

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world. More than 110,000 Canadians have the disorder and every day 38 more are diagnosed

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Anthea Butler @antheabutler.bsky.social · 1d

Pope Leo Calls on U.S. Bishops to stand up for migrants rights
my latest...

Opinion | Why Pope Leo gathered more than 100 Latino Catholics at the Vatican this week

The pope met this week with a group of more than 100 Latino Catholics from the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry.

www.msnbc.com

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Mike Headley (He/Him) @mikeheadley.bsky.social · 23h

Fun fact my co-worker who does very little is part of the Co-pilot pilot project at work and discovered he can use it to answer e-mails and make summaries of giant PDFs.

So boy howdy have we gotten fast e-mails and everything possible summarized.

Actual value added: 0.

Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 23h

Amusingly, the feverish investment into data centers comes as AI adoption has *already* passed its peak in Enterprise, the AI companies themselves admit hallucination is ubfixable, and studies are revealing that workslop is not merely low-value but actually negative value for companies using AI.

"Workslop" was the logical outcome of productivity maxxing

Local throughput optimization always externalizes costs onto downstream colleagues.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Goodness, Kristi Noem is really a hands-on boss at ICE, personally making raids on houses and conducting her signature canine assassinations.

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Joshua "The Crypt" Keep(er) @jekeep.bsky.social · 23h

It's illegal to lie to investors. But not to the public.

Capitalism at work.

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 23h

This city councillor in Pickering, Ontario has now been suspended seven times. Here are the reasons why:

Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

This City Councillor in Pickering, Ontario Has Now Been Suspended Seven Times. Here Are the Reasons Why.

Pickering city councillor Lisa Robinson has a history of disruptive behaviour and associating with far-right media personalities

pressprogress.ca

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration has been spreading anti-vaccine propaganda for months. Tonight, Trump's physician announced he just received a flu shot and a COVID booster.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

“All of these actions reflect a buoyed commander in chief who feels emboldened to go further after feeling as though he has faced surprisingly little resistance to his ambitious agenda in the first nine months. He has even remarked to aides that he is shocked how easy it has all proven to be.”

Trump, Feeling Emboldened, Pushes Agenda Into Higher Gear

Recent moves by the president reflect a commander in chief who has seemingly faced little resistance to his agenda.

www.wsj.com

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