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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 16h

October is Canadian Library Month, and we can't think of a better time for Albertans to show support to one of the many local branches! There are over 300 library service touch-points across Alberta, spread out over seven regions as well as Edmonton and Calgary. Check out a book today!

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Apr 3

Was completely oblivious about such things before reading Matthew Taylor’s eye-opening book, The Violent Take It by Force.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Apr 3

Yep.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 12

Can-con lyrical quote of the day:

“Her ego wrote cheques incredibly fast,
But her personality didn't have the cash.
I laughed out loud to my total dismay.
She ain't pretty she just looks that way.”

-She Ain’t Pretty, The Northern Pikes

Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Looking at hockey gifs for reasons that are my own. Today’s favourite.

two hockey players are standing in front of a coca cola zero sign

Alt: Hockey player gently pokes teammate in the back of the head with hockey stick. Caption:”idea” “le-poke”

media.tenor.com

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Related: 100th Meridian is where the Great Plains begin.

The Tragically Hip - At The Hundredth Meridian (Live From A National Celebration)

YouTube video by TheTragicallyHipVEVO

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 11

This just in: someone drew artificial lines ALL OVER THE GLOBE. What could it mean?! 👀 #longitude #latitude #levity

a blue drawing of a globe with a grid around it

Alt: a blue drawing of a globe with longitude and latitude grid around it

media.tenor.com

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 11

So many examples of why these research topics and terms matter, but wrt to vaccines (pancreatic cancer is devastating and difficult to treat): #nci #cancervaccines #pancreaticcancer

Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study of clinical trial

A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.

www.cbsnews.com

Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Don’t forget “cancer moonshot.” Or terms related to treating cancer pain. #cancer #cancerresearch #nci

“Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other ‘controversial, high profile, or sensitive’ topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.”

National Cancer Institute Employees Can’t Publish Information on These Topics Without Special Approval

Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

www.propublica.org

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 11

Mornings with the pup.

Dog walking on snowy road surrounded by trees at sunrise.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 10

In that vein, I’m a fan of Inspired Go’s salad subscription/delivery service (they have a greenhouse in Coaldale, AB).

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 7

#bordersecurity

Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 7

Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht - BBC News

Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.

www.bbc.com

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 7

This Nick Bilton book is a fascinating and fast-paced dive into Silk Road, if you want to know more about the recently pardoned Ross Ulbricht.

Cover of the book “American Kingpin,” by Nick Bilton.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 5

I mean 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 5

Transgenic. It doesn’t mean what you think it means.

Transgenic Animals in Agriculture

The production of transgenic livestock has the opportunity to significantly improve human health, enhance nutrition, protect the environment, increase animal welfare, and decrease livestock disease.

www.nature.com

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Mar 4

Was slow to reply to a comment on this, sorry! Been in a Can-con mood lately, and revisiting Tragically Hip pump up songs.

Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 18

Turns out I’m much better with a typewriter than a pipette, but I appreciate that. Thank you!

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · Feb 14

Anti-vaxxers can cause direct harm to infants who are too young to be vaccinated, the elderly, and people living with chronic illnesses. They can also undermine herd immunity, because as pathogens spread, they mutate. And they may mutate to evade vaccines, rendering the ones we have less effective.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 14

Enjoyed this conference last year and wish I could attend again, but avoiding travel to the US due to threats against Canada.

Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 13

Here’s a throwback: Electric Pow Wow (Halluci Nation) is such a great pump up song.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 13

Holding out hope for good things for the US, which is home to some dear friends and favourite places. Hang in there!

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 13

No. Not at all. But my Golden says hi to those sweet Springer Spaniels.

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 13

Wow. I haven’t done a survey or anything, but current vibe is major Canadian unity around keeping our own country. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Andrea Anderson @andreaanderson.bsky.social · Feb 13

Wait, people there are saying 65% are in favour?? 😆 I was totally shocked that this survey found more than 5% support anywhere in country.

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