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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 · 28d

"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 · 1d

I really like Yamamoto. I like this photo even better because the team branding isn't too prominent. 😆

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

WENT THE DISTANCE ✅

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has thrown the first Los Angeles Dodgers postseason complete game since José Lima in the 2003 NLDS.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.

ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.

The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.

An ICE agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester during a skirmish at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points a crowd control weapon at a protester Tuesday at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Chicago Police Department officer washes his face after being exposed to tear gas during a protest at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 1d

Thought you were Onion-ing it there for a moment, but nope. What a time to be alive.

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Robert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 1d

“We can affirmatively conclude that this imprint was not created by a rat," said Michael Granatosky, an evolutionary biomechanist at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

A team of researchers analyzed the anatomical dimensions of an infamous imprint on a Chicago sidewalk, sifting through photos and measuring mammal specimens in museum collections to put what they were seeing in context.

Their conclusion? The Chicago Rat Hole was not made by a rat.

The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat

A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

I – like Trump and RFK Jr. – do not have a medical degree.

So, when questions surrounding medical treatments emerge, I listen to people who do.

I get my information from doctors and public health experts – and urge you to do the same.

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

Yep! Thursday and Friday. Fun!

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

Is @petersagal.bsky.social hosting Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me … or rehearsing for Merrie Monarch? 🫣🤗 #waitwait #npr #honolulu

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

Cubs 6, Brewers 0
#FlyTheW

NLDS goes to Game 5 Saturday!

A woman, a man, and a W flag. The W is for Win.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 12d

The artwork/vibe cracked me up.

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 14d

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

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

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

✶ MarcusD ✶ @marcusd.bsky.social · 15d

SEIYA

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16d

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 · 20d

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 · 20d

SEIYA STRIKES AGAIN!

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Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 20d

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

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 22d

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 · 22d

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

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 22d

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

Scott Shapiro @scottjshapiro.bsky.social · 23d

We have always been at war with Tylenol

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 28d

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

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 28d

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 · 28d

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

Crissy Terawaki Kawamoto @crispyteriyaki.bsky.social · 28d

"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 · 28d

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

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