Joel Adams
@joelcadams.bsky.social
Fake Professor. Neo-regionalist. Gastronaut.
#westernu #ldnont #souwesto #canada
#westernu #ldnont #souwesto #canada
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Home for Christmas
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
December 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Home for Christmas
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
Maud Lewis
c. 1958
Family owns a wonderful independent bookstore, so my Christmas Eve Day tradition is getting last minute recommendations and ordering from what is remaining as they close for holidays.
READ THIS: Still probably the best #ChristmasEve tradition I’ve heard. Iceland definitely does Christmas well — my Reykjavik clients had funny comments about this! Are you planning to curl up with a great new book on cities this #Christmas? Share your pick with us using hashtag #UrbanismBookClub!
December 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Family owns a wonderful independent bookstore, so my Christmas Eve Day tradition is getting last minute recommendations and ordering from what is remaining as they close for holidays.
2025 closing credits: Abblasen played on a whoopie cushion.
December 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
2025 closing credits: Abblasen played on a whoopie cushion.
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The darkest night of the year, but also the most light of the season 🕯🕯🕯🕯🔥🕯🕯🕯🕯
December 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The darkest night of the year, but also the most light of the season 🕯🕯🕯🕯🔥🕯🕯🕯🕯
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But what’s an otter to do?
December 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
But what’s an otter to do?
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Hate seems to be thriving. It is important to read this piece to understand what is foot in Canada & work against people who can’t see the humanity in their neighbour. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
‘The Nazis were right:’ What the leaders of Canada’s biggest ‘nationalist’ group really want | CBC Accessibility
In official posts, Second Sons Canada calls itself a “men’s nationalist club” and promotes a nostalgic vision of Canada. But on personal podcasts and livestreams, its leaders consistently espouse anti...
www.cbc.ca
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hate seems to be thriving. It is important to read this piece to understand what is foot in Canada & work against people who can’t see the humanity in their neighbour. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
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If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're not trans, I don't think I can fully explain how important this is.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
It's so powerful that one of the most circulated science media publications in the world has come out and said "trans children are real and providing transition care improves their lives." That's groundbreaking.
On a cold business trip to Winnipeg, 15 years ago, I was excited to be staying just a few blocks away from Canada's most famous intersection, and then bewildered to find that it was bizarrely inaccessible.
IMPORTANT: “Doomsday predictions proven ‘wrong.’ Data shows opening Portage and Main to pedestrians has minimal impact on rush-hour travel times.”
BECAUSE OF COURSE THEY WERE WRONG.
For DECADES, those of us who understand how this stuff works fought to fix Canada’s WORST intersection for people.
BECAUSE OF COURSE THEY WERE WRONG.
For DECADES, those of us who understand how this stuff works fought to fix Canada’s WORST intersection for people.
Data shows opening Portage and Main to Winnipeg pedestrians has minimal impact on rush-hour travel times
Four months after the intersection of Portage and Main opened to pedestrian crossings, traffic data shows there has been almost no impact to commuting motorists. It’s news that comes as little surpris...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
On a cold business trip to Winnipeg, 15 years ago, I was excited to be staying just a few blocks away from Canada's most famous intersection, and then bewildered to find that it was bizarrely inaccessible.
Get yer fall flu and COVID shots, folks!
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Get yer fall flu and COVID shots, folks!
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Think window shopping, but supporting local student start-ups and companies at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre. Nothing says festive cheer more than that.
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
Student entrepreneurs shine at winter market
Think window shopping, but supporting local student start-ups and companies at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre. Nothing says festive cheer more than that.
westerngazette.ca
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Think window shopping, but supporting local student start-ups and companies at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre. Nothing says festive cheer more than that.
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
westerngazette.ca/culture/stud...
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Listen, those bells are attached to the horse's harness so it goes without saying they jingle all the way. If they stop halfway through a trip something has gone horribly horribly wrong
December 6, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Listen, those bells are attached to the horse's harness so it goes without saying they jingle all the way. If they stop halfway through a trip something has gone horribly horribly wrong
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
One of the fascinating things about AI prose is how many of these common traits and tells apply to multiple models.
A look at various quirks in AI-generated prose, mainly influenced by "overfitting" in AI models, as humans increasingly mimic AI language in writing and speech (Sam Kriss/New York Times)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
December 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
One of the fascinating things about AI prose is how many of these common traits and tells apply to multiple models.
Young children sometimes blame their actions on imaginary friends or pretend characters. But we own responsibility for what we put into the world, whether or not we do everything ourselves or rely on others (including machines).
I agree! I also find it utterly frustrating when fans (& foe!) of AI talk about how "it's evolving so quickly" as though someone pressed a button once & it's been doing its own thing ever since.
AI is not sentient or even intelligent. Human beings are pushing the technology to do more, more, more.
AI is not sentient or even intelligent. Human beings are pushing the technology to do more, more, more.
I don't understand why AI is considered "different". AI-generated content should be held accountable to all existing laws. The AI companies should be held accountable, too.
December 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Young children sometimes blame their actions on imaginary friends or pretend characters. But we own responsibility for what we put into the world, whether or not we do everything ourselves or rely on others (including machines).
My toddler sings 'Dare to be Stupid' around the clock, so this important message is timely for his development.
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My toddler sings 'Dare to be Stupid' around the clock, so this important message is timely for his development.
Play it Steve!
Classic hits from the Memphis soul legend. No matter what the right song was, he knew what to play.
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
12 Essential Steve Cropper Songs
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Play it Steve!
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Classic hits from the Memphis soul legend. No matter what the right song was, he knew what to play.
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
12 Essential Steve Cropper Songs
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Classic hits from the Memphis soul legend. No matter what the right song was, he knew what to play.
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
Here are Cropper’s essential recordings ↓
NYT Headline: Unresponsive Raccoon Located in Restroom of Untidy Liquor Store @nytpitchbot.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/drun...
apnews.com/article/drun...
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor
A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend.
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 AM
NYT Headline: Unresponsive Raccoon Located in Restroom of Untidy Liquor Store @nytpitchbot.bsky.social
apnews.com/article/drun...
apnews.com/article/drun...
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A friend with a new baby asked guests to mask in order to hold her baby. A relative refused to mask & broke down in tears about her "restrictions"
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A friend with a new baby asked guests to mask in order to hold her baby. A relative refused to mask & broke down in tears about her "restrictions"
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
As a reminder, babies <6 months have the 2nd highest hospitalization rate from Covid after adults 75+ & are too young to be vaxxed
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who decided to call it Secret Santa when Nondisclosure Claus was right there
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
who decided to call it Secret Santa when Nondisclosure Claus was right there
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Saturday, December 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women. It commemorates the '89 Montreal Massacre where 14 women were targeted & killed for daring to study engineering.
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Saturday, December 6th is Canada's National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence against Women. It commemorates the '89 Montreal Massacre where 14 women were targeted & killed for daring to study engineering.
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Attend your local vigil & come learn community care with me
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Ke Aupuni Hawaiʻi
Before Trump, cite a unilateral action by the United States towards another nation for the acquisition of their resources?
November 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Ke Aupuni Hawaiʻi
I continue to be bullish about autonomous vehicles playing an important role in our transportation mix. This post also makes a great case for staggering work and school times to relieve peak congestion.
Self-driving cars and why I think they might fix England's unusually weak second city economies. tomforth.co.uk/selfdrivingc...
Self-driving cars in England’s big cities.
Self-driving cars might make England's big cities rich again. Maybe.
tomforth.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I continue to be bullish about autonomous vehicles playing an important role in our transportation mix. This post also makes a great case for staggering work and school times to relieve peak congestion.
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The Doctor is right and correct
Always love to see great talent using their platform for unabashed good.
'F*** Off And Let People Be': David Tennant Doubles Down On Support For Trans People
"People are trying to create division... and it's so f***ing unnecessary."
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Doctor is right and correct
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November 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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