Andrea Anderson

October is Canadian Library Month, and we can't think of a better time for Albertans to show support to one of the many local branches! There are over 300 library service touch-points across Alberta, spread out over seven regions as well as Edmonton and Calgary. Check out a book today!

Was completely oblivious about such things before reading Matthew Taylor’s eye-opening book, The Violent Take It by Force.

Yep.

Can-con lyrical quote of the day:

“Her ego wrote cheques incredibly fast,
But her personality didn't have the cash.
I laughed out loud to my total dismay.
She ain't pretty she just looks that way.”

-She Ain’t Pretty, The Northern Pikes

two hockey players are standing in front of a coca cola zero sign Alt: Hockey player gently pokes teammate in the back of the head with hockey stick. Caption:”idea” “le-poke”

Looking at hockey gifs for reasons that are my own. Today’s favourite.

YouTube video by TheTragicallyHipVEVO The Tragically Hip - At The Hundredth Meridian (Live From A National Celebration)

Related: 100th Meridian is where the Great Plains begin.

a blue drawing of a globe with a grid around it Alt: a blue drawing of a globe with longitude and latitude grid around it

This just in: someone drew artificial lines ALL OVER THE GLOBE. What could it mean?! 👀 #longitude #latitude #levity

Vaccine targeting pancreatic cancer shows promise in new study of clinical trial A clinical trial from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at the effects of a targeted mRNA vaccine on early-stage pancreatic cancer patients.

So many examples of why these research topics and terms matter, but wrt to vaccines (pancreatic cancer is devastating and difficult to treat): #nci #cancervaccines #pancreaticcancer

National Cancer Institute Employees Can’t Publish Information on These Topics Without Special Approval Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Don’t forget “cancer moonshot.” Or terms related to treating cancer pain. #cancer #cancerresearch #nci

“Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other ‘controversial, high profile, or sensitive’ topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.”

Dog walking on snowy road surrounded by trees at sunrise.

Mornings with the pup.

In that vein, I’m a fan of Inspired Go’s salad subscription/delivery service (they have a greenhouse in Coaldale, AB).

#bordersecurity

Cover of the book “American Kingpin,” by Nick Bilton.

This Nick Bilton book is a fascinating and fast-paced dive into Silk Road, if you want to know more about the recently pardoned Ross Ulbricht.

I mean 🤦🏼‍♀️

Transgenic. It doesn’t mean what you think it means.

Was slow to reply to a comment on this, sorry! Been in a Can-con mood lately, and revisiting Tragically Hip pump up songs.

Turns out I’m much better with a typewriter than a pipette, but I appreciate that. Thank you!

Anti-vaxxers can cause direct harm to infants who are too young to be vaccinated, the elderly, and people living with chronic illnesses. They can also undermine herd immunity, because as pathogens spread, they mutate. And they may mutate to evade vaccines, rendering the ones we have less effective.

Enjoyed this conference last year and wish I could attend again, but avoiding travel to the US due to threats against Canada.

Here’s a throwback: Electric Pow Wow (Halluci Nation) is such a great pump up song.

Holding out hope for good things for the US, which is home to some dear friends and favourite places. Hang in there!

No. Not at all. But my Golden says hi to those sweet Springer Spaniels.

Wow. I haven’t done a survey or anything, but current vibe is major Canadian unity around keeping our own country. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Wait, people there are saying 65% are in favour?? 😆 I was totally shocked that this survey found more than 5% support anywhere in country.

[laugh cry] 😭

I will scream (and then fight to the death) to avoid becoming 51. As will many Canadians. Merch it up!

Precision Medicine Supporters Worry About NIH Indirect Rate Cut's Impact on Advances, Workforce Researchers have been "making great inroads" in precision medicine, and a 15 percent cap on indirect costs could quash the momentum, experts worry.

@turnaray.bsky.social’s team took a deep dive into potential effects of NIH funding changes on the development of new precision medicine approaches.

a hockey player in a green jersey with the number 71 on it Alt: Vancouver Canuck player drops gloves in preparation for a fight.

Anyone who thinks talk of taking over Canada is a “distraction” should talk to a Canadian. Talk to your representatives. Shut this shit down. This can’t get reined in too soon.

There’s a podcast where a guy from New Zealand tries to figure out all the ingredients in Athletic Greens drinks, but I’m blanking on the name of it.