Dan
@oilerfandan.bsky.social
Oilers fan, anti-fascist, big Puljujarvi fan. Scientist.
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Oilers, Jake Walman working on contract extension
Oilers, Jake Walman working on contract extension
Jake Walman’s agent was in Edmonton late last week to speak with the Oilers about a contract extension, according to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector. Walman is one of his agent Wade Arnott’s higher-profile candidates, with only four players earning a higher AAV than Walman’s $3.4-million this season. While an extension may not happen before Connor McDavid signs his…
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September 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Oilers, Jake Walman working on contract extension
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New xG Model at HockeyViz: Magnus 8
hockeyviz.com/txt/xg8
Measuring shot quality, shooter quality, goalie quality, and the structural factors that affect them.
hockeyviz.com/txt/xg8
Measuring shot quality, shooter quality, goalie quality, and the structural factors that affect them.
May 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New xG Model at HockeyViz: Magnus 8
hockeyviz.com/txt/xg8
Measuring shot quality, shooter quality, goalie quality, and the structural factors that affect them.
hockeyviz.com/txt/xg8
Measuring shot quality, shooter quality, goalie quality, and the structural factors that affect them.
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This is now useful advice for Canadians, among others, who are traveling to the United States
I've cossed more international borders than most, been through checkpoints and searches and have trained human rights activists, journalists and others in staying safe in repressive regimes. In the past few days I've provided some friends with travel advice for no particular reason; here's a thread:
March 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is now useful advice for Canadians, among others, who are traveling to the United States
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I've cossed more international borders than most, been through checkpoints and searches and have trained human rights activists, journalists and others in staying safe in repressive regimes. In the past few days I've provided some friends with travel advice for no particular reason; here's a thread:
March 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I've cossed more international borders than most, been through checkpoints and searches and have trained human rights activists, journalists and others in staying safe in repressive regimes. In the past few days I've provided some friends with travel advice for no particular reason; here's a thread:
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Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
Exclusive: NIH officials have advised scientists to remove reference to mRNA vaccines from their grant applications, in expectation the Trump administration intends to abandon most research in the field.
By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
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By @arthurallen202.bsky.social
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Scientists Say NIH Officials Told Them To Scrub mRNA References on Grants - KFF Health News
Two senior scientists say National Institutes of Health officials advised them to remove references to mRNA vaccines in grant applications, and they fear the Trump administration will abandon a promis...
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March 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Scientists have just cured pancreatic cancer in some patients with personalized mRNA vaccines. Pancreatic cancer. And this Trump administration wants to throw it all away.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
They’re throwing away a cure for cancer.
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The Clown Paradox: the more negative the online review of a clown is, the funnier the clown sounds
February 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Clown Paradox: the more negative the online review of a clown is, the funnier the clown sounds
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A funny quote from McDavid in here. oilersnation.com/news/oilers-...
The Day After 53.0: Oilers snap losing streak and regain sole possession of first in the Pacific Division
The Edmonton Oilers are back in the win column.
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February 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A funny quote from McDavid in here. oilersnation.com/news/oilers-...
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You may not like it, but Leah's right. There's a reason the Prodigal Son is a parable in almost every culture. when someone experiencing cognitive dissonance comes to you, you have two choices: embrace them, and win them over forever; or reject them, ensuring they never again question their beliefs.
February 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
You may not like it, but Leah's right. There's a reason the Prodigal Son is a parable in almost every culture. when someone experiencing cognitive dissonance comes to you, you have two choices: embrace them, and win them over forever; or reject them, ensuring they never again question their beliefs.