Jennifer Dupuis

Reference & collection development, recovering theatre kid.

[Lakyn Thee Stylist @OgLakyn]

Not only that, but, the computers require so much computing power, which generates so much heat, they use a LOT of water to keep them from overheating. Training ONE AI program for three weeks can require over 250,000 gallons. It's harmful RIGHT NOW, let alone long-term.

[Carolyn Hinds 🇧🇧 #FreePalestine #CongoInCrisis @CarrieCnh12]

Western companies never divested from enslaving Black people to do their work. We see it with US prison labor camps, in the Cobalt, Coltrane, and gold and diamond mines in Africa. We as consumers need to speak up and divest from perpetuating this cycle.
#CongoIsBleeding

[John Dupuis @dupuisj]

Is It Bad to Get Covid Multiple Times? How Reinfection Impacts Health https://t.co/9lch2QBVaY

[Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam]

New paper on Masks:

Some claim scientific studies show masks don’t work, or that surgical masks are as good as N95s. Just released paper shows this claim is false. Masks work, and N95 respirators give a much higher benefit than surgical masks.1/

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[Blake Angeconeb @blakeangeconeb]

My first official exhibit. My heart is full from the response so far. Miigwetch ❤️

[Jennifer Dupuis @JennDupuis]

@KCDavisSays The first time I ever swore in front of my mother, her response was, "That is a GOOD word, but only use it when no other word will do." A small but very useful lesson about language and how to use it well. "Leave it better than you found it" is another of her favourite sayings.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

1. This is Mika Westwolf, a 22-year-old Indigenous woman

On March 31, she was killed when an alleged white nationalist ran her over on the side of a highway

Her killer is not currently facing any charges for killing Mika

Mika matters

This is her story

🧵

[Jennifer Dupuis @JennDupuis]

@janeschmidt It really is excellent floof.

[Downie Wenjack Fund @downiewenjack]

Today marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. This day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of people who experience disproportionate rates of violence in Canada. Read more: https://t.co/qx26crAoWY

[Human Rights Canada @CdnHumanRights]

Every May 5th, we commemorate #RedDressDay and remember all the missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people who have been victims of gendered and racialized violence.

[IndigenousStudies @IndigenousUoM]

A Māori artist has designed a way for the masses to tune out of royal coverage, with a web browser plugin that replaces all monarchy and coronation stories with Indigenous news.
https://t.co/Jnq6RmG1S0

[ThatDarnShrink🐈 @that_darn]

I'm a retired musician/teacher but, back in the day, I had another life coding mainframe training systems. So, I GOT RID OF THE DOG that is plucking our nerves.

R-Click on pic of dog, Click on Inspect, R-Click on the highlighted code and then select "Hide Element."

WOOF!

[Jennifer Dupuis @JennDupuis]

@janeschmidt You can't possibly, so you'll need to stay right where you are until he decides it's time to get up. I don't make the rules, that's just how it works. (And that snoot is just asking for a very gentle boop.)

[Naheed Dosani @NaheedD]

BREAKING: The City of Toronto has officially voted against implementing 24/7 warming centres to protect unhoused people from suffering & freezing to death.

The way this city treats unhoused people is just disgusting.

[Jennifer Dupuis @JennDupuis]

@M4TTW4RD I've had a whack of dental surgeries and what worked for me was ice packs (10 mins on, 10 mins off for the first 24 hours), Advil & Tylenol in combination, sleeping propped up the first night or two, fluids, rest & sleep as needed, & following post-op instructions. Good luck!

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

The Holocaust began with words - and in the internet and social media era, the power of propaganda is more devastating than ever.

But education and knowledge can help prevent genocide.

27 January is International #HolocaustRemembranceDay.

https://t.co/41dxzOZfJT