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I would love to see that.
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New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.

[Gift Link]

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.
www.nytimes.com
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@mark-carney.bsky.social Canadas PM
Stopped by the Ottawa Humane Society in Nepean to meet some of the newest staff.

They’re working here because of the Canada Summer Jobs program — a great initiative that connects hardworking young people with opportunities in their community.
#CanadaStrong
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"History is best told as a story of organised crime." - I've always felt this way, that in fact the ascension of societies or peoples was not really progress as much as those willing to betray, lie, or kill overtaking those who felt bound by other norms.
Our society as a case in point.
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
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jaredwesley.ca
Prime minister. Judge. Chief Electoral Officer. Mayor. Your child's doctor. And now city planner.

There's no end to the jobs Danielle Smith wants to do.

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Alberta’s bike lane discussion might be coming to Edmonton
As Alberta takes notes from Ontario’s battle over bike lanes, Edmonton and Calgary are poised to be the centre of a similar debate in the foreseeable future.
www.ctvnews.ca
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robsonfletcher.com
Fun to see a UK newspaper report today that "a top White House official has threatened to redraw the Canadian border," then hear the British PM tell a reporter who asked if the King is worried about potential annexation of a Commonwealth country: "You're trying to find a divide that doesn't exist."🙃
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We’re in desperate need of calm, decisive leadership. Let’s follow the lead of this COVID-era icon Bonnie Henry, by @femwriter.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com
We’re in desperate need of calm, decisive leadership. Let’s follow the lead of this COVID-era icon
True leaders don’t shift blame. They take accountability, ensuring their teams and the public understand the situation, the plan, and their roles. They acknowledge challenges while maintaining confide...
www.thestar.com
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colorado.gov
Colorado is opening our arms to celebrate the historic, economic and cultural bilateral friendship with Canada. We stand against tariffs and for even stronger ties built on trust and respect between our two great nations.
Photo of Colorado State Capitol dome and building with a Colorado and Canadian flag superimposed on flag poles.
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Lordy I hate these people

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
www.nytimes.com
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"The COVID-conscious people have not abandoned science, It’s the opposite: They’ve come to think that science has abandoned them."
People who are taking precautions, some of whom are immunocompromised, should not be mocked or discriminated against
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The Evermaskers
The isolation of people who take precautions against COVID has only gotten more intense.
www.theatlantic.com
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Person in a party hat giving a presentation and it says The greatest research skill you can have is being a nosy bitch who wants to find out
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by Jillian M. Buriak

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From Twitter to X to Bluesky, I have really enjoyed watching you raise your son, from a tiny person to teenager. You do such interesting things, and your cooking….😋.
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One of the biggest problems with the world is that fools are always so sure and certain about everything and intelligent people are so full of doubts and uncertainties.
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by Jillian M. Buriak

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It was a few decades ago that I arrived as a dumbass kid with an F-1 student visa - I am forever grateful for that opportunity.
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Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · May 22
Lordy I hate these people

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
www.nytimes.com
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everyone with undue power is playing stupid games and winning stupid prizes
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/u...
Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
www.nytimes.com
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On CBC Radio we're hearing about the #CAUT travel advisory for Canadian academics.

They are warning us not to travel to the US.

#ElbowsUp

www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
CAUT advises academics against non-essential travel to the U.S.
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encou
www.caut.ca
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chantzy.bsky.social
Excellent op-ed on why Dr. Henry is not the right person for the next Chief Public Health Officer of Canada role 👏🏼

Cc.
@mark-carney.bsky.social @chiefscican.bsky.social

canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/04/13/w...
Headline in Canada Healthwatch from today, April 13 - What makes a good public health leader?
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In case you were still wondering if Pierre Poilievre is MAGA/Trump, read this.

This is an EXTREMELY Trump thing to do.

And he’s getting global attention for saying he’s going to do it.

This is worse than the science-muzzling Harper did.

And Poilievre will go a LOT farther than this.

#VOTE
In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ’woke ideology’ in science funding
Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April election
www.science.org
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by Jillian M. Buriak

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Interesting piece in today’s Scholarly Kitchen on peer review. AI here we come? Fricking hope not, but something has to give, namely the overworked “altruistic superheroes” (peer reviewers) who work for free for the publishers. scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/09/p...
Peer Review Has Lost Its Human Face. So, What’s Next? - The Scholarly Kitchen
I think human-dependent peer review has lost its human element, thus its relevance, so what we can do to install a new system by abandoning the present one?
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
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This is a devastating and essential read. Here is a gift link for those without subs. The part about outside perceptions of scientists compared with almost a blue-collar reality is spot on (without even mentioning meager salaries). www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/o...
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cpac.ca
"Why not end the uncertainty that is paralyzing both sides of the border and that is also costing us jobs today," says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he pledges an immediate renegotiation of the CUSMA trade agreement if his party forms government.

#cdnpoli #elxn2025
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by Jillian M. Buriak

jillianburiak.bsky.social
Agreed. Carbon capture is the equivalent of shoving your candy wrappers under the couch cushions, except way more expensive.
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by Jillian M. Buriak

jillianburiak.bsky.social
How much longer do you need to continue with them? You have so much talent. If they don’t appreciate it, they will realize when you are gone.
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Wired just published something but I haven't read it yet www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...
How to Enter the US With Your Digital Privacy Intact
Crossing into the United States has become increasingly dangerous for digital privacy. Here are a few steps you can take to minimize the risk of Customs and Border Protection accessing your data.
www.wired.com
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by Jillian M. Buriak

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You do not deserve that. At all.
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by Jillian M. Buriak

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I filed a complaint for Smith’s encouragement of foreign interference, with Elections Canada. They have a subcategory for exactly this sort of thing. cef-cce.ca/content.asp?...
Online complaint form | Commissioner of Canada Elections
cef-cce.ca
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by Eric J. Topol — Reposted by Jillian M. Buriak, Helen Burstin, Kathryn A. Phillips , and 2 more

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A pie graph worth keeping in mind as the NIH budget plummets jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... for 356 new FDA drugs approved
graph of NIH basisfor new drugs
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Just in case anyone needed this context. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidkun_...
Vidkun Quisling - Wikipedia
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