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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto

@crispyteriyaki.bsky.social

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Research scientist, University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center. 五世🇯🇵🇺🇸. Writer ✍️. Theater kid 🎭. #StandUpForScience 🗣️Opinions are mine and largely revolve around Chicago Cubs ⚾, University of Hawai‘i 🏐, Vegas Golden Knights 🏒.

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 21d

"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech."
- Benjamin Franklin, 1722

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 3d

My quote of the day

All of my remaining realisable assets are to be disbursed … to constitute a fund, the interest on which is to be distributed annually as prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.

Alfred Nobel

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 5d

The artwork/vibe cracked me up.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 7d

Nope. Not even close...

See "Hatch Act of 1939, An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities" for more information.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatch_Act

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 8d

Ugh. I know. It’s so much, all the time.

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 8d

Suzuki-san's 1st ever MLB postseason HR! #GoCubsGo

✶ MarcusD ✶ @marcusd.bsky.social · 8d

SEIYA

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 9d

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 13d

Of course, I say that and Seiya hits his 2nd HR of the night, a 3-run one at that.

We’re still behind 8-5, tho.

Chicago Cubs @cubsbot.bsky.social · 13d

SEIYA STRIKES AGAIN!

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 13d

Wish I could say this game was going better, but uhhh … so far, no. 😅

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 15d

Darn! That’s the one game we’re NOT going to. Ain’t that the way it works, though …

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 15d

No kidding! Will Stacey be with you! We’ll be at 3 of them!

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 16d

Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.

Scott Shapiro @scottjshapiro.bsky.social · 16d

We have always been at war with Tylenol

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 21d

EDIT: That's FROM, not form. (What I wouldn't give for the ability to edit!)

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 21d

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Consensus Statement 2025: We now have nearly 20 years of data showing that the HPV vaccine is safe & effective in the reduction of HPV-associated cancers in vaccinated people ages 25+. Insurance covers HPV vaccination through age 45 w/prescription form your doctor!

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Consensus Statement 2025

Leading Cancer Research Centers Reinforce Importance of Safe and Effective HPV Vaccination to Prevent Cancer

long, but reads in part:

More than 40,000 cancers and hundreds of thousands of pre-cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) each year among men and women in the United States (U.S.). However, these cancers (oropharyngeal, cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, and penile) and pre-cancers are almost entirely preventable with timely HPV vaccination. HPV vaccination is safe and effective. Therefore, 62 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Centers and other leading cancer organizations fully endorse the goal of eliminating HPV-associated cancers through on-time HPV vaccination for everyone – boys and girls.

Despite nearly 20 years of safety and monitoring data and strong evidence showing reduction of HPV-associated cancers in vaccinated individuals >25 years old (e.g., reduction of cervical cancer), HPV vaccination coverage still does not meet our national goal. The U.S. has recommended routine HPV vaccination for females since 2006 and for males since 2011. Current HPV vaccination guidelines are for routine vaccination at ages 9 to 12. Health experts recommend catch-up HPV vaccination through age 26. The guidelines also recommend adults aged 27 to 45 discuss vaccination with a health care provider, as some individuals who did not receive the vaccine when younger may still benefit.

There are many cancers for which we have no or minimal insight into how to prevent, detect early, and/or treat effectively. A safe, effective cancer prevention vaccination against six types of cancers is unparalleled in our collective efforts. NCI-Designated Cancer Centers and other leading cancer organizations strongly endorse the safety and effectiveness of HPV vaccination as a crucial cancer prevention tool for up to six types of cancer.

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks to Shrinking, I can't see "raw dog" without hearing Harrison Ford say it.

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 21d

"Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech."
- Benjamin Franklin, 1722

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 21d

So what you're saying is, you need to retreat from retreats? 😊 #relatable

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 23d

All hail VICTOR!!! He's a real-life hero whose selflessness & courage is an inspiration to us all.

Wishing you a complete & speedy recovery.

I salute you, sir! 🫡

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 24d

YESSSSS. Brilliant. #GoCats

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 24d

"Severance" star Britt Lower wrote "Let Me Out" on her acceptance speech paper at the #Emmys, a shoutout to her Helly R character

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 27d

😅

Grig "Punkie" Larson @griglars.bsky.social · 27d

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 29d

Whoa. That's next level! Does it slow the eating process as much as the maze-type ones do? Doesn't appear to, but I don't know how fast they would be without obstacles.

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 29d

Wow. Did not have that on my bingo card.

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · Sep 9

Mahalo!

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · Sep 6

When you say ALMOST . . . 😅 #managohotel

Calendar hanging on wall is dated August 2025. Sign resting on ledge reads. “Almost heaven: Capt Cook HI.”

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · Sep 3

I used to think that lava flows look best at night, but check out what USGS Livecam 3 had during the golden hour (about 30 minutes before sunset) from the southern rim of Halema‘uma‘u. Amazing stuff. #Kīlauea