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Professor of Chemistry @WesternU, Abu el Banat (3 + dog), Partner, Ringette Referee, wanna be painter, guitarist and curler (watch out retirement). he/him/dad πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Awful.

04.03.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time | CBC News March 8 will be the last time British Columbians have to change their clocks, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... BC doing the lord’s work. I hate time changes.

02.03.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The boys’ club: How Epstein’s influence shaped the exclusion of women in STEM In one email, an AI researcher suggested it’s β€œhard to be brilliant if you are worrying if you look fat or why another woman hates you.”

19thnews.org/2026/02/epst... πŸ§ͺ

26.02.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Trade Matthews. It for winning gold… the other thing.

25.02.2026 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Guilty

24.02.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I watched a Nobel laureate present their work in 6 slides in 40 minutes.

17.02.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Or watch them at 5x speed.

16.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

If it is a make up test for those that missed and need academic consideration and you do not have that permission I would treat it as academic offence and say zero on the grade.

12.02.2026 01:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wishing you a good outcome and speedy recovery.

10.02.2026 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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23.05.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ontario high schoolers need higher grades to get into university than ever before, data shows | CBC News The numbers paint a stark picture of what it’s like to be a graduating student in the province right now, as university admissions ramp up and education experts call for an overhaul of both the high s...

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/.... And students in 2006 were significantly better in university
than those coming in with 20% higher HS grades.

05.02.2026 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Go Seahawks

01.02.2026 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Crappy. I hope
Prognosis is good.

22.01.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was only a matter of time before US citizens were being killed for no reason. What has that country become?

07.01.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Professor Phil A. W. Dean, at a formal function smiling. He was know for his jovial spirit and love of life.

Photo of Professor Phil A. W. Dean, at a formal function smiling. He was know for his jovial spirit and love of life.

My long time colleague, Prof. Phil A. W. Dean passed away at the end of Dec. He was a gentleman, outstanding colleague, and superb educator. He was also a loving husband, dad, grandad and great grandad! Sympathies to his wife of 60+ yrs Midge and his family.
www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4...

06.01.2026 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Boycott CBS.

22.12.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 9286    πŸ” 3069    πŸ’¬ 613    πŸ“Œ 244
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Chemistry Sings the Blues: Professor William (Willie) J. Leigh, FCIC 1953–2024

Chemistry Sings the Blues: Professor William (Willie) J. Leigh, FCIC 1953–2024 cdnsciencepub.com/doi/full/10....

12.12.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That looks easy better than KFC! Well done young man

08.12.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. Who would have thought I now hate soccer.

06.12.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes: art.

05.12.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I too was disappointed. It accepted anion today but not last week…. So maybe brownian will make the cut next time.

25.11.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Those sound more like
Canadian pancakes. An honest pancake anyone can enjoy. Sweet, not bitter.

22.11.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. Because that describes every reaction.

19.11.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I guess we’ll need more
Allen wrenches.

18.11.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which one would you put on your pancakes? u-of-o-nmr-facility.blogspot.com/2016/06/nmr-... #nmr #nmrchat #chemsky

15.11.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What’s the point of getting a flu shot this year? Here’s what the science says | CBC News Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Her...

www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

13.11.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data Why do we need urgent action to protect our data? The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...

Please consider signing this open letter to protect funding status and application information (including de-anonymized info on the evaluators/reviewers, entire contents of appllications, and EDI/identity data) from Tri-Council funding applications

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31.10.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats. Enjoy your day.

31.10.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
EWOC – Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry

Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) is hosting a virtual symposium on Friday, November 14th 3-4:30 pm EST. Keynote speaker Dr. Vy Dong will be presenting β€œChoose Your Own Adventures in Catalysis” #chemsky πŸ§ͺβš—οΈ

Learn more about EWOC at EWOChem.org

Register:
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29.10.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Flu and Covid vaccine in me. Protecting me and others around me. Thank you Ontario for following the science and making it easy for us to get.

30.10.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0