Dr Melanie Antweiler @[email protected]

Waaay back at the beginning of this, let’s say April 2020, I was hearing a lot about the “Spanish” flu pandemic, particularly that more people died in the second wave than the first. (1/7)

writing an e-mail and getting a prompt from AI "this sentence could be more concise" no. i am verbose. i am loquacious. i am long-winded and often redundant even. you machine, do not tell me how to form my words

No AI, I don’t want you to summarize everything. I want to read things and think about them with my own brain.

Losing an hour of time/sleep on International Women's Day feels like the most on brand thing this world has to offer.

@The_Myth @NoContextBrits Yay!!

@PublicEd_vocate @NoContextBrits 😮 I just found some! Amazing. In a few days I will also be the proud owner of some Liz Line socks! Brilliant!

@The_Myth @NoContextBrits (I’m rather fond of my Liz Line socks.)

@NoContextBrits Any idea where one could get those socks? Love it!

@The_Myth @NoContextBrits London Transport Museum. They’re in Covent Garden, and have an online store too.

✔ Sleigh inspected ✔ Reindeer equipment secured ✔ Flight plan approved Santa’s list wasn’t the only one checked twice. The Minister of Transport has cleared Santa for travel just in time for #Christmas.🎅 Happy Holidays!🎄 ow.ly/NIIU50XO0VH

Every cat should have a home and every home should have a cat x

@JEVLloyd Happy Christmas!

I'm going to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. In the Christian tradition, we believe this time centres upon the birth of Jesus Christ. However you mark this season, I hope that it's one of rest, peace, and hope. Hard times call for friendship and love! 💜

@raulpacheco @Schiphol Also: how could anyone not love an airport with cheese shops??

@raulpacheco @Schiphol It is such an interesting airport. Lots to see and explore - and lots of walking to get to some gates!

I understand this “favourite airport in the entire world” business is very personal, but honestly I *love* @Schiphol

It has been 35 years since the Montreal Massacre at École Polytechnique. On December 6,1989, 14 young women were murdered and 14 other people were injured in a deadly mass shooting attack, motivated by misogyny. 🧵#rememberthe14

@AStewar31169904 @BogochIsaac I was in Sudbury in September, and it was baseball teams.

@BogochIsaac In Sudbury and the same thing is happening to us.

Thoughts and prayers to the couple who unsuspectingly booked the same hotel as a bunch of youth hockey teams this weekend.

@petermansbridge @ChantalHbert @bruceanderson @CanadaTalks167 I was a postgrad student in London at the time. I went to bed that night not knowing what would happen. The next morning, unspeakable relief was shared amongst all of us Canadian students.

Those of us who witnessed the 1995 Quebec Referendum will never forget it. @ChantalHbert & @bruceanderson are here to revisit that historic moment, as we approach its 30th anniversary. Listen today on @CanadaTalks167, podcast platforms & YouTube. 📍youtu.be/6rJ558E_N0g

Autism was discovered in 1911 and the modern definition of autism came in 1943. Tylenol wasn’t widely used until the 1950s. Just getting everyone ready for the clown show tomorrow.

📣 School is for kids. Schools are often the heartbeat of a community, but at their core, they exist for one purpose: to serve students. The hardest part of education isn’t the kids—it’s remembering that every decision should come back to them. Every kid. 🔹 Schools are for the kids whose parents work long hours and don’t always have time to help with homework. 🔺 Schools are for the kids who are still learning English and need extra patience. 🔹 Schools are for the kids with disabilities who shine when given the right support. 🔺 Schools are for the kids whose behavior gets in the way of learning because they’re still figuring out how to manage big emotions. 🔹 Schools are for the kids who miss often and need someone to understand what’s really going on. 🔺 Schools are for the kids who ace every test but struggle to make friends. 🔹 Schools are for the kids who light up on the ball field but wrestle with academics. 🔺 Schools are for the kids who may never play a sport but come alive in robotics or art. 🔹 Schools are for the kids whose home life is shaky and school becomes their safe place. 🔺 Schools are for the kids who can’t yet see a future for themselves—until a teacher helps them believe in one. Schools are for every kid. Not just my kid. Not just your kid. Not some kids. Not most kids. Every single one. #MultiplyExcellence

@laura_z_b @AirCanada It was before it got really messy, but the mess was drawing close by then.

@PublicEd_vocate @AirCanada And that was before this mess!

Air Canada to Restart Flights Following Government Referral of CUPE Negotiations to Binding Arbitration: aircanada.com/media/air-cana…

@laura_z_b @AirCanada On Wednesday I was on hold for two hours before reaching an agent.

@AirCanada Is there anyone even answering phones at the call centre? Has anyone been able to get through?

@AirCanada How much notice will you give for cancelled flights? Trying to get my minor child home and the flight is still showing as “on time”, not cancelled.

Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge Action Lockout of Flight Attendants in Response to CUPE Strike. Read more: aircanada.com/media/air-cana…