Gladys We
@wespin.bsky.social
Nerd, knitter, gamer, sometime academic, occasional designer, frequent dilettante. Do I contradict myself? Very well. That's how Marshall's tetrads work.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Pretty sure we have a word for people who want to sell out our country.
Danielle Smith: "I would say, on balance, the perspective that Pierre [Poilievre] would bring would be very much in sync with, I think…the new direction in America” ...
Source: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Danielle Smith: "I would say, on balance, the perspective that Pierre [Poilievre] would bring would be very much in sync with, I think…the new direction in America” ...
Source: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
‘Let’s just put things on pause': Alberta premier under fire for Breitbart interview
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is under fire for an interview she did Mar. 8 with Breitbart in the U.S. over controversial remarks that appear to suggest she asked the Trump administration to lay off ...
www.ctvnews.ca
March 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Pretty sure we have a word for people who want to sell out our country.
Danielle Smith: "I would say, on balance, the perspective that Pierre [Poilievre] would bring would be very much in sync with, I think…the new direction in America” ...
Source: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Danielle Smith: "I would say, on balance, the perspective that Pierre [Poilievre] would bring would be very much in sync with, I think…the new direction in America” ...
Source: www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
As we head into an Canadian election call tomorrow, here's a reminder that disinformation coming into Canada is going to be turned way up in order to influence our votes.
One big lie is connecting Mark Carney with Epstein through faked photos. Here are the facts.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
One big lie is connecting Mark Carney with Epstein through faked photos. Here are the facts.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
factcheck.afp.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
As we head into an Canadian election call tomorrow, here's a reminder that disinformation coming into Canada is going to be turned way up in order to influence our votes.
One big lie is connecting Mark Carney with Epstein through faked photos. Here are the facts.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
One big lie is connecting Mark Carney with Epstein through faked photos. Here are the facts.
factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
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Russia criticizes Mark Carney for openly supporting Ukraine and specifically calls out his use of the phrase “Slava Ukraini” (Glory to Ukraine), implying it is extremist or inappropriate. Only once have I noted Pierre Poilievre saying Slava Ukraïni, in early 2024.
disinfowatch.org/mark-carney-...
disinfowatch.org/mark-carney-...
DisinfoAlert: Russian State Media Targets New Canadian Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney - DisinfoWatch
Sputnik, a Russian state media outlet, has published an article targeting Mark Carney, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and incoming Prime Minister. The article frames...
disinfowatch.org
March 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Russia criticizes Mark Carney for openly supporting Ukraine and specifically calls out his use of the phrase “Slava Ukraini” (Glory to Ukraine), implying it is extremist or inappropriate. Only once have I noted Pierre Poilievre saying Slava Ukraïni, in early 2024.
disinfowatch.org/mark-carney-...
disinfowatch.org/mark-carney-...
Super tickled to launch a new knitting pattern, including a new super-simple moebius loop cast-on that I "unvented." It's free at knitty.com/ISSUEss25/PA...
Thank you so much to Amy @knitty.com for publishing it, and thank you @kateatherley.bsky.social for your genius-level editing skills!
Thank you so much to Amy @knitty.com for publishing it, and thank you @kateatherley.bsky.social for your genius-level editing skills!
March 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Super tickled to launch a new knitting pattern, including a new super-simple moebius loop cast-on that I "unvented." It's free at knitty.com/ISSUEss25/PA...
Thank you so much to Amy @knitty.com for publishing it, and thank you @kateatherley.bsky.social for your genius-level editing skills!
Thank you so much to Amy @knitty.com for publishing it, and thank you @kateatherley.bsky.social for your genius-level editing skills!
This is from 2021 but worth sharing today!
P.E.I. man captures on-ice battle between Canada goose and bald eagle | CBC News
A P.E.I. photographer who recently captured a standoff between a Canada goose and a bald eagle on the ice of the West River is still marvelling at his luck.
www.cbc.ca
February 21, 2025 at 4:53 AM
This is from 2021 but worth sharing today!
For my fellow nerds: The North Remembers.
February 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For my fellow nerds: The North Remembers.
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Cobra chickens on patrol.
February 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Cobra chickens on patrol.
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CBC's wall-to-wall coverage of this crisis is another great example of why we should value Canada's public broadcaster
February 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
CBC's wall-to-wall coverage of this crisis is another great example of why we should value Canada's public broadcaster
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we need an investigation into X through Elections Canada.
Election Interference and what's happening on Twitter (X).
Letter from an X employee!
Elon Musk's and X's Role in 2024 Election Interference.
theconcernedbird.substack.com/p/elon-musks... #cdnpoli #peipoli
Letter from an X employee!
Elon Musk's and X's Role in 2024 Election Interference.
theconcernedbird.substack.com/p/elon-musks... #cdnpoli #peipoli
January 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
we need an investigation into X through Elections Canada.
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Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
January 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
This is the second job posting.
Hiring! The Knowledge Mobilization Specialist will have the opportunity to lead the development of outputs, products, activities, and events to advance public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations related to pandemic preparedness and response.
![QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Life/Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field and two years of related experience in community engagement, science communication, and knowledge mobilization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Understanding of knowledge mobilization theory and practice
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit an application by e-mail to: rackeb_tesfaye@sfu.ca by 5 pm on 1 February 2025. Please include “Knowledge Mobilization Specialist — [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Your application should include the following:
• Cover letter
· explain why you are suited for this position
· describe your relevant disciplinary and subject matter expertise
· explain your relevant experience and skills that would advance the project goals
· provide names and contact information for two references (to be contacted by BRC for short-listed candidates only)
· propose a tentative date for when you could begin the role
• Curriculum vitae](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mcevfyvwc65q3l6lg7v62bvw/bafkreigkxhqsocf6yozt6xh3jrhs4oajxyiwcmavvkr7k5fgdpu52uz2pq@jpeg)
December 18, 2024 at 12:13 AM
This is the second job posting.
Wanna work with me? We're going to be filling two jobs in the new year.
We're hiring for two positions!
The Training Specialist will have the opportunity to lead the development of outputs, products, activities, and events to advance public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations related to pandemic preparedness and response.
The Training Specialist will have the opportunity to lead the development of outputs, products, activities, and events to advance public trust and equitable access to new vaccines and immune-based innovations related to pandemic preparedness and response.
![QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Life/Biological Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field and two years of related experience in teaching, community engagement, science communication, and knowledge mobilization or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit an application by e-mail to: rackeb_tesfaye@sfu.ca by 5 pm on 1 February 2025. Please include “Pedagogy and Training Specialist – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Your application should include the following:
• Cover letter:
· explain why you are suited for this position
· describe your relevant disciplinary and subject matter expertise
· explain your relevant experience and skills that would advance the project goals
· provide names and contact information for two references (to be contacted by BRC for short-listed candidates only)
· propose a tentative date for when you could begin the role
• Curriculum vitae](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mcevfyvwc65q3l6lg7v62bvw/bafkreifj7ve2ca4udrt2dbh3zirpy7xtcgdubpzf3fcomtyakkguorc2my@jpeg)
December 18, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Wanna work with me? We're going to be filling two jobs in the new year.
Do you feel a need to break your personal filter bubble?
Here's a great feed that shows you gift links to great articles, often longform. (Search for "gift links" to find more.)
Bonus tip: Go to Settings > Content and media > Manage saved feeds to pin and unpin your feeds to your bsky home page
Here's a great feed that shows you gift links to great articles, often longform. (Search for "gift links" to find more.)
Bonus tip: Go to Settings > Content and media > Manage saved feeds to pin and unpin your feeds to your bsky home page
December 11, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Do you feel a need to break your personal filter bubble?
Here's a great feed that shows you gift links to great articles, often longform. (Search for "gift links" to find more.)
Bonus tip: Go to Settings > Content and media > Manage saved feeds to pin and unpin your feeds to your bsky home page
Here's a great feed that shows you gift links to great articles, often longform. (Search for "gift links" to find more.)
Bonus tip: Go to Settings > Content and media > Manage saved feeds to pin and unpin your feeds to your bsky home page
A new app to give you notifications for lists that you're added to. Looks useful.
If you follow this you will still receive notifications for any lists that you're added to, including starter packs, block lists and feed lists.
December 7, 2024 at 6:59 PM
A new app to give you notifications for lists that you're added to. Looks useful.
If you, like me, are wondering why Microsoft is now in every corner of your life — Teams, GPT, AI, Minecraft, Github, and now, a co-pilot (with a great story as to why that name) for everything we do as knowledge workers and creators.
Microsoft at 50: An AI Giant. A Kinder Culture. And Still Hellbent on Domination
When Satya Nadella took over as CEO, the company was lumbering and uncool. He cleaned up a toxic culture, crafted the deal of the decade, and put Microsoft back on top.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:12 PM
If you, like me, are wondering why Microsoft is now in every corner of your life — Teams, GPT, AI, Minecraft, Github, and now, a co-pilot (with a great story as to why that name) for everything we do as knowledge workers and creators.
"Freeman believes that the silence that has struck video games runs parallel to the toxicity and distrust seeping into all corners of digital culture. ... So why do I hold out hope that things could be different? To keep the faith that the internet can, indeed, be a kind and loving place?"
It Used to Be One of the Main Ways Men Talked to Each Other. Then Everyone Went Silent.
I met some of my closest friends through multiplayer games. Then a strange happening turned everyone (literally) speechless.
slate.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:09 PM
"Freeman believes that the silence that has struck video games runs parallel to the toxicity and distrust seeping into all corners of digital culture. ... So why do I hold out hope that things could be different? To keep the faith that the internet can, indeed, be a kind and loving place?"
I like having interesting stories poke into my filter bubble, so here's a fun find: Trending Links, which can be pinned to your home page.
bsky.app/profile/why....
Source: dame.blog/skeet-tools/ — which is a really great list of tools.
bsky.app/profile/why....
Source: dame.blog/skeet-tools/ — which is a really great list of tools.
dame
- skeet.tools
dame.blog
November 29, 2024 at 12:49 AM
I like having interesting stories poke into my filter bubble, so here's a fun find: Trending Links, which can be pinned to your home page.
bsky.app/profile/why....
Source: dame.blog/skeet-tools/ — which is a really great list of tools.
bsky.app/profile/why....
Source: dame.blog/skeet-tools/ — which is a really great list of tools.
Useful feed setting, if you're getting a lot of reposts in your feeds. This lets you see only the posts, and no reposts.
bsky.app/profile/skyf...
bsky.app/profile/skyf...
November 28, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Useful feed setting, if you're getting a lot of reposts in your feeds. This lets you see only the posts, and no reposts.
bsky.app/profile/skyf...
bsky.app/profile/skyf...
I took a couple of great tips from this article.
The one link I'm saving is bluesky's moderation menu, which I hadn't found yet:
bsky.app/profile/mode...
The one link I'm saving is bluesky's moderation menu, which I hadn't found yet:
bsky.app/profile/mode...
The Best Tools to Fight the Trolls on Bluesky
Bluesky has excellent tools to block harassment online. You can block a large number of accounts in one go, remove your quote from other people's posts, and hide all kinds of triggering posts in one o...
lifehacker.com
November 28, 2024 at 12:50 AM
I took a couple of great tips from this article.
The one link I'm saving is bluesky's moderation menu, which I hadn't found yet:
bsky.app/profile/mode...
The one link I'm saving is bluesky's moderation menu, which I hadn't found yet:
bsky.app/profile/mode...
I'm not on facebook much, but I have been reading about their algorithm shenanigans so I checked what's on my personal fb feed.
Of my first 20 posts
* 2 from friend 1
* 2 from friend 2
* 1 from friend 3
* 2 "friends liked this company" ads
* 11 "join this group" and sponsored ads
Of my first 20 posts
* 2 from friend 1
* 2 from friend 2
* 1 from friend 3
* 2 "friends liked this company" ads
* 11 "join this group" and sponsored ads
November 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM
I'm not on facebook much, but I have been reading about their algorithm shenanigans so I checked what's on my personal fb feed.
Of my first 20 posts
* 2 from friend 1
* 2 from friend 2
* 1 from friend 3
* 2 "friends liked this company" ads
* 11 "join this group" and sponsored ads
Of my first 20 posts
* 2 from friend 1
* 2 from friend 2
* 1 from friend 3
* 2 "friends liked this company" ads
* 11 "join this group" and sponsored ads
I'm doing secret Christmas knitting I can't show pics of current projects. In the meantime, I'll post the most useful starter packs or fun or silly Bluesky tips as I find them.
Here's one: thriendly.com/bluesky-form... — lets you format type in your posts.It has overtones of <𝒷𝓁𝒾𝓃𝓀>, of course!
Here's one: thriendly.com/bluesky-form... — lets you format type in your posts.It has overtones of <𝒷𝓁𝒾𝓃𝓀>, of course!
Bluesky Post Formatter - Bold, Italic, Strikethrough, script, monospace and more
thriendly.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:26 PM
I'm doing secret Christmas knitting I can't show pics of current projects. In the meantime, I'll post the most useful starter packs or fun or silly Bluesky tips as I find them.
Here's one: thriendly.com/bluesky-form... — lets you format type in your posts.It has overtones of <𝒷𝓁𝒾𝓃𝓀>, of course!
Here's one: thriendly.com/bluesky-form... — lets you format type in your posts.It has overtones of <𝒷𝓁𝒾𝓃𝓀>, of course!
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Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
November 26, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Huge win from @franzanth.bsky.social creating a Content Scraper Blocklist: bsky.app/profile/cont...
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
It's a blocklist for the kinds of engagement bait accounts that repost stolen content, often with misleading captions.
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We're so pleased to bring back Ursula's "Navigating the Ocean of Story" posts from 2015-2016. In this series, originally hosted at Book View Café, she took questions about fiction writing and gave thoughtful answers about structure, genre, character, publishing, and so much more.
Ursula K. Le Guin — Book View Café: Navigating the Ocean of Story
www.ursulakleguin.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:23 PM
We're so pleased to bring back Ursula's "Navigating the Ocean of Story" posts from 2015-2016. In this series, originally hosted at Book View Café, she took questions about fiction writing and gave thoughtful answers about structure, genre, character, publishing, and so much more.