Paul L 🇨🇦
@paullmma.bsky.social
Ontario, Canada based nursing student. Citizen scientist. Variant tracker.
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Tonite i have decided to close my X account.
It is not possible to live under the direct power of someone who spent his life to destroy our lives.
So this is the only place where i will be for any variant update or if anyone needs something.
It is not possible to live under the direct power of someone who spent his life to destroy our lives.
So this is the only place where i will be for any variant update or if anyone needs something.
February 7, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Tonite i have decided to close my X account.
It is not possible to live under the direct power of someone who spent his life to destroy our lives.
So this is the only place where i will be for any variant update or if anyone needs something.
It is not possible to live under the direct power of someone who spent his life to destroy our lives.
So this is the only place where i will be for any variant update or if anyone needs something.
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
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“Pragmatist”? Its too late for that. He is a coward!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
‘Pragmatist’ Sir Keir Starmer distances himself from Mark Carney’s Davos speech
Mr Carney spoke of a ‘rupture in the world order’.
www.independent.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 7:05 AM
“Pragmatist”? Its too late for that. He is a coward!
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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![4-panel comic. (1) [Person 1 approaches Person 2 (with ponytail), sitting at desk with a laptop.] PERSON 1: Do you have an extension cord with prongs at both ends? Can I borrow it? PERSON 2: *NO!!!* (2) [Person 2 throwing up her hands.] PERSON 2: No one should *EVER* buy or make those! They start fires, destroy equipment, and risk electrocuting you or grid workers! PERSON 1: OK, OK, I get it. (3) PERSON 1: Can I just borrow a regular cord, then? PERSON 2: Sure. Here. [Person 2 hands cord to Person 1.] PERSON 1: The prongs aren’t important. I just thought they’d help anchor it to the wall. PERSON 2: Wait, what are you– (4) PERSON 1: I need it to help hold up the top half of the reflector for this plutonium core that I’m– PERSON 2: *AAAAAAAA!!!!* [Person 2 screams with hands on head as Person 1 walks away.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreifslzj3zmkjcapx7x23ybx3nc4jlw3u3rjbfdljzesnxpwfwv3hia@jpeg)
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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We found a new (I think) cryptic lineage this week.
I know I say this all the time, but this is really weird.
Warning, this thread is for nerds only.
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I know I say this all the time, but this is really weird.
Warning, this thread is for nerds only.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM
We found a new (I think) cryptic lineage this week.
I know I say this all the time, but this is really weird.
Warning, this thread is for nerds only.
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I know I say this all the time, but this is really weird.
Warning, this thread is for nerds only.
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Tom Suozzi represents the NY-3 district on northwestern Long Island.
If there's any mayor or town council member in Syosset or Great Neck or wherever who wants to make their move, this is the time.
Denounce this vote, promise you'd stand up to the goons, and you'd raise a million in a week.
If there's any mayor or town council member in Syosset or Great Neck or wherever who wants to make their move, this is the time.
Denounce this vote, promise you'd stand up to the goons, and you'd raise a million in a week.
FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Tom Suozzi represents the NY-3 district on northwestern Long Island.
If there's any mayor or town council member in Syosset or Great Neck or wherever who wants to make their move, this is the time.
Denounce this vote, promise you'd stand up to the goons, and you'd raise a million in a week.
If there's any mayor or town council member in Syosset or Great Neck or wherever who wants to make their move, this is the time.
Denounce this vote, promise you'd stand up to the goons, and you'd raise a million in a week.
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If Microsoft Teams were a person I think it should be legal to kill it
January 23, 2026 at 2:52 AM
If Microsoft Teams were a person I think it should be legal to kill it
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RFK Jr. appointee Kirk Milhoan has just clearly stated, out loud, that he wants to experiment on the people of the United States by seeing what happens as vaccination coverage plummets and infectious diseases spread.
January 22, 2026 at 7:47 PM
RFK Jr. appointee Kirk Milhoan has just clearly stated, out loud, that he wants to experiment on the people of the United States by seeing what happens as vaccination coverage plummets and infectious diseases spread.
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Ottawa WAVE (Wastewater Analytics for Viral Epidemiology) as of Jan 18. LEFT IMAGE: 7d trendline of SARS-CoV-2 signal since spring 2020 (A); Past year (B), and 2 months (C), inferred case incidence (D), and Reff (E) determined with ern (PMID: 38905266). RIGHT IMAGE: other viral traces
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Ottawa WAVE (Wastewater Analytics for Viral Epidemiology) as of Jan 18. LEFT IMAGE: 7d trendline of SARS-CoV-2 signal since spring 2020 (A); Past year (B), and 2 months (C), inferred case incidence (D), and Reff (E) determined with ern (PMID: 38905266). RIGHT IMAGE: other viral traces
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Any funding to ICE is funding the problem. 🙅🏼♀️
January 19, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Any funding to ICE is funding the problem. 🙅🏼♀️
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Vance: I'm crying right now because you stupids won't let me have your green island. I could literally just - don't you know I'm smarter than you? I'm your better - don't leave, don't get the army
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Vance: I'm crying right now because you stupids won't let me have your green island. I could literally just - don't you know I'm smarter than you? I'm your better - don't leave, don't get the army
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
Trump: McDonald's needs to sell milk again. Nobody likes the Grimace. They get the milk from him
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If the figures we're getting out of Iran are in the right league, this weekend was, I think, one of the bloodiest state crackdowns of all time. People are talking 12,000-20,000 dead; for comparison Hungary in 1956 was about 2,500, Tiananmen - across country, in multiple cities - probably 1000+
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
If the figures we're getting out of Iran are in the right league, this weekend was, I think, one of the bloodiest state crackdowns of all time. People are talking 12,000-20,000 dead; for comparison Hungary in 1956 was about 2,500, Tiananmen - across country, in multiple cities - probably 1000+
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In light of recent events, I’ve been thinking about the psychology of the people who stayed on X after last winter's big exodus.
Trying to convince them to move now is a totally different animal than it was a year ago.
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Trying to convince them to move now is a totally different animal than it was a year ago.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:28 AM
In light of recent events, I’ve been thinking about the psychology of the people who stayed on X after last winter's big exodus.
Trying to convince them to move now is a totally different animal than it was a year ago.
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Trying to convince them to move now is a totally different animal than it was a year ago.
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Single-payer healthcare.
In Canada we have a proud history of taking care of each other. We ensure that access to health care is based on need, not on how much money you have or where you work.
Don’t let Conservative premiers take this away from us through increased privatization.
In Canada we have a proud history of taking care of each other. We ensure that access to health care is based on need, not on how much money you have or where you work.
Don’t let Conservative premiers take this away from us through increased privatization.
Canada needs to stay Canada.
Medical care received this week- cost $0. Price comparison to USA- cost $800-1200
Upcoming surgery cost $0. Price comparison to USA- $9,000-12,000.
Follow-up care will be $0. In USA- $2,500 to $4,000, more if complications.
Total: Canada $0. USA ~$12,000 to $17,000.
Medical care received this week- cost $0. Price comparison to USA- cost $800-1200
Upcoming surgery cost $0. Price comparison to USA- $9,000-12,000.
Follow-up care will be $0. In USA- $2,500 to $4,000, more if complications.
Total: Canada $0. USA ~$12,000 to $17,000.
January 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Single-payer healthcare.
In Canada we have a proud history of taking care of each other. We ensure that access to health care is based on need, not on how much money you have or where you work.
Don’t let Conservative premiers take this away from us through increased privatization.
In Canada we have a proud history of taking care of each other. We ensure that access to health care is based on need, not on how much money you have or where you work.
Don’t let Conservative premiers take this away from us through increased privatization.
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If he wants to declare martial law, he will. It won't be based on reality. I don't know why some people continue to say: "be peaceful or he'll invoke martial law." Are you all living in this country in 2026???? Haven't you seen them make things up out of whole cloth???? Are you 10 years old?
January 12, 2026 at 2:10 AM
If he wants to declare martial law, he will. It won't be based on reality. I don't know why some people continue to say: "be peaceful or he'll invoke martial law." Are you all living in this country in 2026???? Haven't you seen them make things up out of whole cloth???? Are you 10 years old?
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I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
Ban X/Twitter in Canada
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ban-x-twitter-in-canada/?source=f...
you.leadnow.ca
January 11, 2026 at 4:41 AM
I just signed a petition demanding the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Ban X/Twitter in Canada. Join me in signing here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/ba...
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How's that appeasement thing working out, Canada?
January 6, 2026 at 3:36 AM
How's that appeasement thing working out, Canada?
Wow, flu wastewater levels are at record highs. These numbers are reaching COVID levels.
January 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Wow, flu wastewater levels are at record highs. These numbers are reaching COVID levels.
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Fuck it I don’t care anymore
January 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Fuck it I don’t care anymore
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Thinking about the way that some people are absolutely, genuinely convinced that genAI is going to solve every problem and usher in a new golden age of prosperity etc. in direct relationship with the ways in which a lot of political leaders aren't meaningfully articulating a positive "future"
December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thinking about the way that some people are absolutely, genuinely convinced that genAI is going to solve every problem and usher in a new golden age of prosperity etc. in direct relationship with the ways in which a lot of political leaders aren't meaningfully articulating a positive "future"
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please bring back the lyme vaccine. i deserve it. i do not want lyme. i will accept fake knee pain for the vaccine. thank you.
December 30, 2025 at 5:34 AM
please bring back the lyme vaccine. i deserve it. i do not want lyme. i will accept fake knee pain for the vaccine. thank you.
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We had a vaccine for Lyme. It was cancelled by the manufacturer after an anti-vax movement “won.” I know this history because I’ve had Lyme, and getting Lyme is terrible.
We will not get a Lyme vaccine in the current social and regulatory climate.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
We will not get a Lyme vaccine in the current social and regulatory climate.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The Lyme vaccine: a cautionary tale
People living in endemic areas acquire Lyme disease from the bite of an infected tick. This infection, when diagnosed and treated early in its course, usually responds well to antibiotic therapy. A minority of patients develops more serious disease, ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
We had a vaccine for Lyme. It was cancelled by the manufacturer after an anti-vax movement “won.” I know this history because I’ve had Lyme, and getting Lyme is terrible.
We will not get a Lyme vaccine in the current social and regulatory climate.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
We will not get a Lyme vaccine in the current social and regulatory climate.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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A year-end special from me:
The 25 Worst Villains of the Trump Admin, in ranking order. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
The 25 Worst Villains of the Trump Admin, in ranking order. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
25 Worst Villains of the Trump Admin
The worst of the worst, ranked 1-25.
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A year-end special from me:
The 25 Worst Villains of the Trump Admin, in ranking order. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
The 25 Worst Villains of the Trump Admin, in ranking order. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
It’s hard to explain how I feel lately, but this is pretty close.
December 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It’s hard to explain how I feel lately, but this is pretty close.
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1/4 Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike N-terminal domain (NTD) and receptor-binding domain (RBD) can drive antibody evasion. BA.3.2 is a saltation variant with a heavily mutated spike and strong resistance to antibody-mediated neutralization, but the relative roles of NTD vs RBD were unclear.
December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1/4 Mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike N-terminal domain (NTD) and receptor-binding domain (RBD) can drive antibody evasion. BA.3.2 is a saltation variant with a heavily mutated spike and strong resistance to antibody-mediated neutralization, but the relative roles of NTD vs RBD were unclear.