Ryan Brook, PhD. Chairman of the Boar

So funny how everyone says def only because they can’t spell defannately.

I use it a lot because I’m a much better editor than I am a writer so I really need to get ‘something’ on the page then I can edit away.

Dear Danielle Smith:

I am leading graduate students through a discussion on effective writing practices. How do you push through writer’s block when it hits you? Please share your tips!

I set my font to white on a white screen and start writing furiously while not actually being able to see what I'm writing. After 30 minutes I turn it all black and start editing and referencing.

How can a fly somehow squeeze through a tiny tiny space to get in the house but then can't exit out the giant open patio door that is a thousand times larger?

Rink burgers are very tasty and will take years off of your life, so its a push.

Sign says: hunters please use caution when hunting pedestrians using walking trails

"Hunters please use caution when hunting pedestrians using walking trails"
(Newfoundland, took a year ago, 'tis my favourite island)

University educators: what's the current prevailing wisdom?

Are people still recording lectures and posting them and/or having live zoom links to regular classroom lectures?

I understand there are advantages and disadvantages to both and no easy answer either way but any thoughts are useful.

the Muppets have been real quiet since the Louvre heist

It would have been great to attend a NoKings event but no way I’m entering any part of the U.S. for any reason.

It is estimated that early 7 million people took part in demonstrations across more than 2,700 cities and towns making it one of the largest single-day nationwide protests in U.S. history. Scenes from Chicago. #3E #NoKings #50501Movement #indivisible #wearetheflood

Breaking: Today is officially one of the biggest days of protest in American history.

Over 7 million Americans turned out to No Kings events to stand up against MAGA fascism.

Live your life in such a way that 7 million people don’t show up just to tell you that you are an asshole.

#NoKings

I’m Honestly Just Doing The Best I Can Housekeeping

I’m not a big magazine guy but if they come out with “Good Enough Housekeeping” I would take a look.

The only step that matters is criminal prosecution.

His loss of titles may be an embarrassment, but it doesn't promote deterrence for the powerful to commit sex crimes.

He must be made an example for the rest of them.

Prince Andrew says he’s giving up the royal Duke of York title Prince Andrew said Friday he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.

Prince Andrew says he’s giving up the Duke of York title but let’s be honest, that’s not accountability, it’s damage control. Still hasn’t admitted his involvement with Epstein and all of the children he raped.

#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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Sask. Polytech lays off 25 more staff members as budget woes continue | CBC News Saskatchewan Polytechnic's staffing cuts continued this week as another 25 people were laid off, bringing the total layoffs since April to 66.

More staff cuts at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Since April, a total of 66 staff have been let go

NDP say it's the result of funding cuts (A reduction of $6M in a nearly $800M budget).

The Provincial government points to the decline in international student enrolment.
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She looks just lovely.

She and her buddies are literally pure evil.

You could not pay me enough to go to the U.S. right now.

Two people sit in camping chairs in a meadow, in conversation with each other.

📣 Job alert! 📣

The Narwhal is offering a one-year fellowship for an Indigenous journalist in B.C., in collaboration with the Indigenous Journalists Association and IndigiNews. See the post for more details — applications are due Nov. 2. Spread the word!

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When you have to explain it to someone like they’re a 5-year old, just show them this (actually, check that, 5-year olds naturally understand equality):

We thought the idea of a dog-moose hybrid was good at the time, but she can’t decide whether to fetch sticks or eat them.

Ryan buying 350 little Kit Kat chocolate bars.

Cashier: “stocking up for Halloween?”

Ryan: I don’t want to talk about it.

This week, we’re celebrating Saskatchewan’s incredible library workers — the people who keep our libraries running, welcoming, and accessible to all. 🧵 1/6 @saskndp.bsky.social @sasklibrary.bsky.social

It takes about two weeks after getting the flu shot for your body to develop full immunity so I'd say get it as soon as possible!

Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For

WOW! Our survey of scientists who stopped using Twitter and started using Bluesky is now the #1 most-shared on social media article in the history of the journal Integrative and Comparative Biology! Thanks for reading it, everyone! @sicbjournals.bsky.social

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Awww she was so good! Three's Company defined my youth.