@calicoday.bsky.social
I'm Cal, in Toronto 🇨🇦. Doing tool and #gamedev, #film, #writing. Wrangling chronic illness, so I can get back to acting, circus, martial arts. Tech prefs: #MacOS or #Linux, #UnrealEngine, #Ruby or #RubyMotion. Pronouns: any (not a gendered persona)
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“More than a decade after the first HPV vaccination programmes rolled out, data from multiple countries reveals a dramatic fall in cervical cancers and precancers, confirming that HPV vaccines are highly effective and extremely safe”
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
The HPV vaccine is erasing cancer – here's the proof
More than a decade after the first HPV vaccination programmes rolled out, data from multiple countries reveals a dramatic fall in cervical cancers and precancers, confirming that HPV vaccines are high...
www.gavi.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“More than a decade after the first HPV vaccination programmes rolled out, data from multiple countries reveals a dramatic fall in cervical cancers and precancers, confirming that HPV vaccines are highly effective and extremely safe”
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...
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It's an amazing picture not because of power dynamics or whatever but because it really looks like this grotesque creature just crawled out of a nearby bog to bother this lady
“.. The United States is now a nation run by public servants who behave no better than internet trolls ..
“.. Trump’s sexist comments are an attack on women’s dignity — and by making them, he strips the presidency of its dignity too.”
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
“.. Trump’s sexist comments are an attack on women’s dignity — and by making them, he strips the presidency of its dignity too.”
@theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
November 19, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It's an amazing picture not because of power dynamics or whatever but because it really looks like this grotesque creature just crawled out of a nearby bog to bother this lady
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#over/under was not one of a kind. I have been playing similar games for the last EIGHT YEARS. Today, I give this medium a name - "Live Text Roleplay" - and help you build a community of your own.
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
How to Replicate Over/Under
A Guide to Live Text Roleplay
www.valerialoves.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#over/under was not one of a kind. I have been playing similar games for the last EIGHT YEARS. Today, I give this medium a name - "Live Text Roleplay" - and help you build a community of your own.
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
www.valerialoves.com/how-to-repli...
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Mechanic [sliding out from under Optimus Prime]: I think I see what the issue is. This truck is also a big guy somehow
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Mechanic [sliding out from under Optimus Prime]: I think I see what the issue is. This truck is also a big guy somehow
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Does he even own a suit?
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Does he even own a suit?
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we should feed everybody actually
all the time
there is no reason for anyone to be hungry and/or homeless
all the time
there is no reason for anyone to be hungry and/or homeless
November 19, 2025 at 12:16 AM
we should feed everybody actually
all the time
there is no reason for anyone to be hungry and/or homeless
all the time
there is no reason for anyone to be hungry and/or homeless
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Canada is addicted to selling weapons to regimes that commit atrocities and then when questioned saying "we're looking into it"
Mark Carney is travelling to the UAE this week, but has not indicated that he will raise the issue of the UAE’s support of the paramilitary RSF in Sudan.
The RSF recently carried out a brutal massacre in el-Fasher, Darfur, killing hundreds of civilians.
The RSF recently carried out a brutal massacre in el-Fasher, Darfur, killing hundreds of civilians.
Canadian Company Accused of Providing Weapons to RSF in Sudan
The news comes after the RSF carried out a brutal massacre during their assault on el-Fasher, a city in Northern Darfur.
www.thegrindmag.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Canada is addicted to selling weapons to regimes that commit atrocities and then when questioned saying "we're looking into it"
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AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
AOC: Should this AI bubble pop, we should not be entertaining a bailout of these corporations while healthcare is being denied to Americans and SNAP is being denied to Americans —
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![tmmyhug on tumblr: "when i go in a room and forget what i needed i become a point and click protagonist. [water bottle?] that's not helpful right now. [socks?] i don't know what to do with that. [charger?] that's not helpful right now. [scissors?] i can't do anything with that. [water bottle?] that's not helpful right now. [lone paperclip?] that's not helpful right now. [water bottle?]"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4djfp3b27soxcfkxhirydi6d/bafkreihh6csjaowv7n5g463pmi56t4c4ksjbr2c75gaokmoa2tznemuyge@jpeg)
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Doug Ford is pushing ahead with a final vote on Bill 33 — a bill that replaces elected trustees with Conservative insiders and cuts the supports kids rely on. We’re fighting to delay the vote. Stay tuned.
Tell your MPP to vote NO on Bill 33: OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack (2/2)
Tell your MPP to vote NO on Bill 33: OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack (2/2)
New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
OntarioNDP.ca
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Doug Ford is pushing ahead with a final vote on Bill 33 — a bill that replaces elected trustees with Conservative insiders and cuts the supports kids rely on. We’re fighting to delay the vote. Stay tuned.
Tell your MPP to vote NO on Bill 33: OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack (2/2)
Tell your MPP to vote NO on Bill 33: OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack (2/2)
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this is the correct framing
Republicans vote overwhelmingly to pretend they want the Epstein Files released. www.axios.com/2025/11/18/h...
House votes to force DOJ release of Jeffrey Epstein files
While the vote marks an important step in backers' crusade to get the files released, significant barriers remain.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
this is the correct framing
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Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia and current de-facto ruler of that kingdom, whose word is law and power is unquestioned, is visibly like “whoah dude, dial down the authoritarian thing a bit”
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia and current de-facto ruler of that kingdom, whose word is law and power is unquestioned, is visibly like “whoah dude, dial down the authoritarian thing a bit”
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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Will Carney's government have the courage to impose sanctions because they are long overdue?
Time for Ottawa to ready draconian sanctions against Alaberta under the Canada🇨🇦 Health Act.
This isn’t privatization by stealth: it’s all out war on Medicare.
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This isn’t privatization by stealth: it’s all out war on Medicare.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Will Carney's government have the courage to impose sanctions because they are long overdue?
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The witch made him hot chocolate.
"They say I'm strong," he said. "And I am."
He took a sip.
"They say I can overcome any hardship."
"Mm," said the witch.
"And I can. I do."
The witch said nothing.
"But I shouldn't have to!"
"No."
The witch held the hero as he wept.
"No, you shouldn't."
"They say I'm strong," he said. "And I am."
He took a sip.
"They say I can overcome any hardship."
"Mm," said the witch.
"And I can. I do."
The witch said nothing.
"But I shouldn't have to!"
"No."
The witch held the hero as he wept.
"No, you shouldn't."
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The witch made him hot chocolate.
"They say I'm strong," he said. "And I am."
He took a sip.
"They say I can overcome any hardship."
"Mm," said the witch.
"And I can. I do."
The witch said nothing.
"But I shouldn't have to!"
"No."
The witch held the hero as he wept.
"No, you shouldn't."
"They say I'm strong," he said. "And I am."
He took a sip.
"They say I can overcome any hardship."
"Mm," said the witch.
"And I can. I do."
The witch said nothing.
"But I shouldn't have to!"
"No."
The witch held the hero as he wept.
"No, you shouldn't."
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After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
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The Ontario gvt. is looking to ban bike lanes; Waterloo Region is looking to improve active transportation in Elmira; Kitchener is looking for feedback on their Mobility Plan.
Those are some things happening this month and you can have a say!
cyclewr.ca/2025/11/14/c...
Those are some things happening this month and you can have a say!
cyclewr.ca/2025/11/14/c...
Calls to Action – Bill 60, Elmira Arthur Street Public Meeting, Connected Kitchener
Bill 60 Last year the Province passed Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, which sought to remove 19 kilometres of Toronto’s protected bike lanes. C…
cyclewr.ca
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Ontario gvt. is looking to ban bike lanes; Waterloo Region is looking to improve active transportation in Elmira; Kitchener is looking for feedback on their Mobility Plan.
Those are some things happening this month and you can have a say!
cyclewr.ca/2025/11/14/c...
Those are some things happening this month and you can have a say!
cyclewr.ca/2025/11/14/c...
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We are so back. Please donate at the link below; we promise to spend it on building a city we can all afford and NOT on a fancier camera dolly
November 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We are so back. Please donate at the link below; we promise to spend it on building a city we can all afford and NOT on a fancier camera dolly
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the linguists are asking me to pronounce Qud names. real reaping / sowing moment
your team: 3 shader programmers
qud team: 3 linguists
qud team: 3 linguists
November 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
the linguists are asking me to pronounce Qud names. real reaping / sowing moment
Rexona - Stunt City
director: Ivan Zacharias producer: Nick Landon DOP: Jan Velicky Editor : Filip Malasek
vimeo.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Jesus Christ. This is monstrous. Absolutely sickening. The journalists in that room should walk out en masse.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Jesus Christ. This is monstrous. Absolutely sickening. The journalists in that room should walk out en masse.
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➡️ STOP THE ATTACK CAMPAIGN UPDATE
45,000 emails sent in all 124 ridings. That's huge.
With Bill 33 going to a vote today, we are fighting to delay it to give people more time to be heard.
(1/4)
45,000 emails sent in all 124 ridings. That's huge.
With Bill 33 going to a vote today, we are fighting to delay it to give people more time to be heard.
(1/4)
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
➡️ STOP THE ATTACK CAMPAIGN UPDATE
45,000 emails sent in all 124 ridings. That's huge.
With Bill 33 going to a vote today, we are fighting to delay it to give people more time to be heard.
(1/4)
45,000 emails sent in all 124 ridings. That's huge.
With Bill 33 going to a vote today, we are fighting to delay it to give people more time to be heard.
(1/4)
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And, this is what a placeholder asset with assets looks like
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
And, this is what a placeholder asset with assets looks like
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I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to say something in the moment when you witness the president do this and you’re aboard Air Force One with all the uniformed officers and secret service and fancy wood accents, but this is really an instance where you should. people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 AM
I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to say something in the moment when you witness the president do this and you’re aboard Air Force One with all the uniformed officers and secret service and fancy wood accents, but this is really an instance where you should. people.com/donald-trump...