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The DEI debate comes to Canada. www.thestar.com/diversity-eq...
Diversity, equity and inclusion are coming under scrutiny — and Pierre Poilievre is ready to push the conversation
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are in the crosshairs south of the border and now the mantle has been taken up by the federal Conservative party, which has released a
www.thestar.com
Can't believe I have to say this but when JD Vance says that these chats were done by kids or young boys it should be pointed out by reporters that:
JD Vance is 41 years old
Young Republicans upper age limit is 40
So, until last year he would have qualified to be in this org of "young boys"
JD Vance is 41 years old
Young Republicans upper age limit is 40
So, until last year he would have qualified to be in this org of "young boys"
An exhibit of @ursulakleguin.com maps? With a book?
In London. sigh.
Somebody in London please go check this out for me. I want you to lie to me that it was terrible (it won't be) so I can sleep easy knowing I missed it.
In London. sigh.
Somebody in London please go check this out for me. I want you to lie to me that it was terrible (it won't be) so I can sleep easy knowing I missed it.
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The Word for World: an exhibition presenting the maps of Ursula K. Le Guin is now open at the AA Gallery! It's free and on until 6 Dec. Here are some photos from opening evening 🌀 www.aaschool.ac.uk/publicprogra...
Had a dream last night that a Dad asked me to hold his baby.
NGL, I do not miss diapers, sleepless nights, deciphering cries, etc. But I do miss that warm cuddly feeling of a baby snuggled in.
Parents, if you got one that age, give ‘em an extra snuggle for me. And remember that feeling.
NGL, I do not miss diapers, sleepless nights, deciphering cries, etc. But I do miss that warm cuddly feeling of a baby snuggled in.
Parents, if you got one that age, give ‘em an extra snuggle for me. And remember that feeling.
Someone’s gunning for an Ig Nobel Award. 😂
Kidding aside, the last bit of the abstract is spot-on.
“scientific inquiry begins with curiosity and observation: qualities that are not exclusive to professional scientists, but accessible to anyone with an interest in understanding the natural world.”
Kidding aside, the last bit of the abstract is spot-on.
“scientific inquiry begins with curiosity and observation: qualities that are not exclusive to professional scientists, but accessible to anyone with an interest in understanding the natural world.”
Rodent indent not self-evident: a case of mistaken identity of the ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ | Biology Letters
The ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ is a remarkable full body impression ostensibly created by
a brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) crossing fresh concrete in Chicago’s Roscoe Village that became a viral sensation.
Whi...
royalsocietypublishing.org
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It may be hard to believe, but for the better part of 40 years, Republican presidents frequently signed legislation promoting special education. Nixon signed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. George H.W. Bush signed the Individuals with Disabilities Educastion Act
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities
The GOP once supported special education programs. Recent dismissals at the Education Department put an end to that support.
www.msnbc.com
Somehow I missed this announcement. Don’t worry. Current me just got future me a nice gift from the People‘s Cooperative Bookstore.
Do yourself a favour on pre-order one for yourself. @amalelmohtar.com is a wonderful writer and apparently preorders are huge for authors.
Do yourself a favour on pre-order one for yourself. @amalelmohtar.com is a wonderful writer and apparently preorders are huge for authors.
A musician, Oriana Korol, was peacefully playing clarinet with her protest band outside ICE facilities in Portland, OR.
When the band started playing “Ghostbusters,” ICE thugs suddenly poured outside, slammed her into the mud, arrested her and took her to a jail 9 miles away in Vancouver, WA.
When the band started playing “Ghostbusters,” ICE thugs suddenly poured outside, slammed her into the mud, arrested her and took her to a jail 9 miles away in Vancouver, WA.
Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents
‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said
www.independent.co.uk
Huh. Well lucky you can wait I guess. For me it was pretty obvious. I was having to take my glasses off to read.
Oh, and the ones that have an invisible separation are pretty nice for not being obvious
Oh, and the ones that have an invisible separation are pretty nice for not being obvious
A few years back I told my eye doc I was having trouble seeing up close while reading. They asked how old I was and then responded to my age with:
”oh, you’re just getting old. You need bifocals”
Harsh but true.
”oh, you’re just getting old. You need bifocals”
Harsh but true.
Hey game designers and companies:
If your pulling from other cultures for your game please say upfront who from the region/culture you had on writing/design or at least hired as consultant.
Of course, if you didn’t do any of that, we’re needing to have a whole other convo I guess?
#TTRPG
If your pulling from other cultures for your game please say upfront who from the region/culture you had on writing/design or at least hired as consultant.
Of course, if you didn’t do any of that, we’re needing to have a whole other convo I guess?
#TTRPG
Ok, that’s great. Honestly, it is. There needs to be accountability. But it also seems like all this came to light because of some internal fighting. So what if we had never seen those chats? How many other chat groups are there out there like this.
The oldest in this age range would have been voting in their first presidential election in Bush v. Kerry. Still thinking through what that means.
Calling Young Republicans the “youth wing“ of the party doesn’t capture how bad this is.
No excuse at any age but some might be tempted to chalk it up to age. Membership age for this org. is 18 to *40*. Some have jobs in government. We’re not talking abt high schoolers.
No excuse at any age but some might be tempted to chalk it up to age. Membership age for this org. is 18 to *40*. Some have jobs in government. We’re not talking abt high schoolers.
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“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
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Jennell Jaquays was a pioneering creator in both tabletop and video gaming.
She created two immense and now legendary adventures, Dark Tower and The Caverns of Thracia. Nearly 50 years later, both are now beloved by a new generation of players.
Read more: goodman-games.com/remembering-...
She created two immense and now legendary adventures, Dark Tower and The Caverns of Thracia. Nearly 50 years later, both are now beloved by a new generation of players.
Read more: goodman-games.com/remembering-...
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@aradwanski.bsky.social preview of Carney’s likely climate strategy confirms that Canada is, yet again, refusing to deal with the oil and gas sector, which generates around 1/3 of Canada’s emissions. Carney is gambling w Canada's economic future & he should know better. 🧵
Carney’s climate vision to deprioritize emissions targets, focus on economic advantages
‘Climate competitiveness strategy’ expected this month as Prime Minister seeks to reframe Canada’s approach to environment, energy
www.theglobeandmail.com
I’m just listening to the Fireside now and this is 100% the case I’m sure.
I heard that “Mintgomery” line in the original episode while cooking and I swear to god I nearly burned my apartment done because I couldn’t keep it together.
@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social is a menace.
I heard that “Mintgomery” line in the original episode while cooking and I swear to god I nearly burned my apartment done because I couldn’t keep it together.
@brennanleemulligan.bsky.social is a menace.
Doesn’t say for this specific facility and cost is definitely an issue. My point was about the importance of storage in general.
But at the end they do note that liquid air can be significantly cheaper than other storage alternatives.
But at the end they do note that liquid air can be significantly cheaper than other storage alternatives.
The liquid air alternative to fossil fuels
My students often ask what tech I think is the most promising for the energy transition. There is no silver bullet. But I do tell them that batteries and other energy storage solutions (and other energy carriers) are an exciting and important space
My students often ask what tech I think is the most promising for the energy transition. There is no silver bullet. But I do tell them that batteries and other energy storage solutions (and other energy carriers) are an exciting and important space
The liquid air alternative to fossil fuels
An overlooked technology for nearly 50 years, the first liquid air battery facility is finally set to power up in 2026.
www.bbc.com
I have the Coyote and Crow rulebook. I even brought it into my Sustainable Futures class as an example of how we can use games to tell different stories of the past and future.
Also, it’s just a gorgeous piece of work with amazing art.
Go support them if this is your jam.
Also, it’s just a gorgeous piece of work with amazing art.
Go support them if this is your jam.
Water flowing through El Charco del Ingenio in San Miguel de Allende
Also at my photo site:
pixelfed.social/p/nomademode...
Also at my photo site:
pixelfed.social/p/nomademode...
I believe the traditional way to celebrate National Boss’s Day is to blast Springsteen while supporting whatever union might be picketing locally.
John Scalzi
@scalzi.com
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Marking today by making a donation to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.
You can donate below as well (or suitable org wherever you are).
And, yes, I know #IndigenousPeoplesDay here is at summer solstice and not today. Your point is?
You can donate below as well (or suitable org wherever you are).
And, yes, I know #IndigenousPeoplesDay here is at summer solstice and not today. Your point is?
Donate Now — IRSSS | Indian Residential School Survivors Society
Your generosity helps provide barrier-free support to IRS Survivors and their families. As a registered Canadian charity (#864829536RR0001), IRSSS relies on donors like you to continue this vital work...
www.irsss.ca
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Today I learned there is such a thing as National Boss's Day, and that allegedly it is this Thursday and I SWEAR TO GOD that if I find out any of you have participated in such a craven act of subservience to the ownership caste I will find you and give you SUCH a noogie
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Elated at Joel Mokyr's Nobel Prize! You can find numerous accounts -now multiplying by the minute- of his scholarly contributions. Today I want to celebrate the man and the mentor.
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Christopher Columbus was dragged back to Spain in chains by a crusading knight, convicted of tyranny and immeasurable cruelty, pardoned by Isabella but banned from returning to Hispaniola.
Fuck Columbus.
Fuck Columbus.
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Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Today we celebrate the heritage, beauty, and perseverance of hundreds of cultures and nations across North America that have thrived and endured here for thousands of years, and will be around for thousands more.
If you want to support this Native: bit.ly/3L67Yrs
If you want to support this Native: bit.ly/3L67Yrs
