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Arty (Cynthia)
@arty-chan.bsky.social
Staff of Strategy & Operations at GitLab.

Technologist, Support Engineer, Librarian, Educator, Developer, Accessibility Advocate, Documentarian, Mentor. Opinions are my own.

Can also be found at [email protected]
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December 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
media, reverse osmosis drink tap - Bath fans ducting upgrade + fan replacement - Kitchen reno - Bathroom reno: replace shower + bathtub - New roof - Irrigation winterization but almost everyone is closed
December 17, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Likely part of the problem is that many institutions don’t have policies in place.
December 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I think much like anything else such as stock photos and Photoshopped images, it depends on what it’s used for and how. I’m not against websites using it, if done appropriately.
December 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Reposted by Arty (Cynthia)
Update: Richard Hamelin, a forest pathology professor at UBC says the cuts are "mind-boggling."

“Once you pull the plug on a program it can take several decades, even with the best intentions, to get these programs going again,” he said.
Cuts at Natural Resources Canada ‘decimate’ wildfire and flood tracking capacity, unions warn
Carney's cuts have hit Natural Resources Canada, causing uproar from public sector unions warning the layoffs will hurt Canada's ability to respond to cliamte change and protect Canadians from wildfir...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Reposted by Arty (Cynthia)
Tufted puffins are called “parrots of the sea” for their famously flashy breeding season colors. But when there’s no pressure to show off for potential mates, they dress down for winter in more understated black feathers. 🖤
November 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If not bedbound, then I'd set up a comfortable place (such as the couch) for reading, watching TV, and interacting with others. Better than feeling stuck in a single room. At least 1-2 weeks worth of "entertainment" to start. And comfy clothes that's easy to get in/out of.
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM