Alastair
@a.mckenty.me
Hockey (Jets), Football (Bombers & 49ers), technology, weather
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Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
‘They don’t have symptoms’: CAR-T therapies send autoimmune diseases into remission
Engineered T cells that have been used to treat ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus show promising results.
www.nature.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Developed initially to target and kill tumors, they are now being engineered to target cells that are contributing to autoimmune diseases, like antibody-producing B cells.
#Science 🧪
#Science 🧪
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Not wanting to disappoint you so much that it lies is the last quality I want in a computer.
November 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Not wanting to disappoint you so much that it lies is the last quality I want in a computer.
Lady Macbeth blowing her nose:
Out damned snot!
Out damned snot!
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Lady Macbeth blowing her nose:
Out damned snot!
Out damned snot!
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Red Don’t Give Out the Answers to Your Security Questions
Your GI JOE name is the color of your shirt followed by your first pet's name.
GO.
GO.
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Red Don’t Give Out the Answers to Your Security Questions
Appreciate Lowry burying Kadri along the boards
November 16, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Appreciate Lowry burying Kadri along the boards
November 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Prime example is in my kids class. One of her classmates, who is a friend, was frustrated she could never finish on time and was getting bad marks even though she clearly understood the concepts. Now she's doing amazing with just a little more time. Learning concepts isn't a foot race, you simpleton
November 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Prime example is in my kids class. One of her classmates, who is a friend, was frustrated she could never finish on time and was getting bad marks even though she clearly understood the concepts. Now she's doing amazing with just a little more time. Learning concepts isn't a foot race, you simpleton
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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This is weird, right?
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This is weird, right?
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This is really good. A clearly written summary of the many harms caused by AI, with copious references.
Researchers at the Citizen Lab and director @rondeibert.bsky.social sign open letter to the Canadian Minister of AI and Minister of Industry rejecting the “National Sprint” on AI strategy.
Read it here: bccla.org/policy-submi...
Read it here: bccla.org/policy-submi...
OPEN LETTER to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation from civil society organizations and individuals opposing "National Sprint" consultation on AI strategy - BC Civil Liberti...
The Honourable Mélanie JolyMinister of IndustryHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 The Honourable Evan SolomonMinister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital InnovationHouse of CommonsOttawa, Ontar...
bccla.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This is really good. A clearly written summary of the many harms caused by AI, with copious references.
The decision to kick that by the o-lineman is both peak CFL and absolutely terrible. Hoped I could at least cheer on Buck Pierce next week. Go Als, I guess
November 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The decision to kick that by the o-lineman is both peak CFL and absolutely terrible. Hoped I could at least cheer on Buck Pierce next week. Go Als, I guess
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AND HE WAS LIKE, BUT NOT MY FACE, RIGHT? AND I WAS LIKE WELL IT'S A FACE, SO
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
AND HE WAS LIKE, BUT NOT MY FACE, RIGHT? AND I WAS LIKE WELL IT'S A FACE, SO
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Just like an old Clint Eastwood Classic
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Just like an old Clint Eastwood Classic
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Nikola Jokic messes up Domantas Sabonis' hair with the laser assist to Gordon
November 4, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Nikola Jokic messes up Domantas Sabonis' hair with the laser assist to Gordon
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Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Please enjoy this which popped into my head after seeing the Trivago guy too many times in short succession last night
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TIRED: pitchers plunking batters
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
November 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
TIRED: pitchers plunking batters
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers
WIRED: batters plunking pitchers