David Bates

Dad, husband, techie nerd, accessibility advocate

[BioSteel @BioSteelSports]

In a bold step towards the future, BioSteel unveils the @BioSteelAcademy. Formerly known as the A21 Academy, this rebranding represents a new era of excellence and innovation.

[David Bates @imdebating]

@TSNCurling @TeamGushue Today’s game is so exciting our daughter’s stuffed animals had to join in

[David Bates @imdebating]

Trust between friends erodes when white children can’t identify with African American friends on complex issues like interaction with the police. @DurhamDBEN @equity_DDSB
How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race https://t.co/Rj1r6zVdzk

[David Bates @imdebating]

@GivingBlackNE @DrIbram Thank you for hosting this fantastic #CouchConversations. Is there a link to replay the session? I would love to be able to share it with our school district

[David Bates @imdebating]

@DurhamSTS @equity_DDSB just spent a lovely Monday pickup being verbally assaulted by 2 bus drivers because of my #disability. Neither driver (Maple Ridge PS bus 800 & 821) would give me their name. Big thanks to @MapleRidgePS for their ongoing support.

[David Bates @imdebating]

@TSN_Sports @TSNCurling @TSNVicRauter we’re watching the Scotties on TSN Direct and I have this big black box on my screen talking about penalty data. Any way to get rid of it?

[David Bates @imdebating]

@opg Are you running March Break Madness again this year? The kids have so much fun, but there’s nothing about it on your website.

[David Bates @imdebating]

@TheCatBates @LenovoCanada .@LenovoCanada after 45 minutes of talking with your CSA, he hung up on me. Was trying to escalate but the agent refused to find someone to help. My son’s Christmas dream will be crushed and my confidence in you is lost. #ShameOnYou

[David Bates @imdebating]

Trying to vote in the @CityofPickering election. Online voting is SLOW and then kicks me out, can’t vote using my iPhone because I can’t enter the captcha & the phone system keeps disconnecting me. No other way to vote this election, suggestions? #DurhamVotes

[The Curling News @curling]

Wut

[David Bates @imdebating]

.@dsts & .@equity_DDSB please remind your bus drivers that they MUST NOT block the accessible parking spots at schools. Big thanks to @MapleRidgePS for their support in keeping the spaces available. #accessibility

[David Bates @imdebating]

Just had a blast with @TheCatBates at the @PTXofficial concert in #TO. What a night and an awesome 17th wedding anniversary present.

[David Bates @imdebating]

Nike sides with Kaepernick, and deals the NFL a devastating cultural blow https://t.co/cwamugxQFF

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Aimia rejects Air Canada’s unsolicited takeover bid after talks break off https://t.co/sUVT4dgL04 @GlobeBusiness

[CBC Radio @cbcradio]

"Grief and love are not human qualities. They're things we share with some other animals." @cbcasithappens https://t.co/ih1ZQjZgIM

[David Bates @imdebating]

Forget politeness, “oot”, “aboot”, and eh: the true measure of a Canadian is having sex in a canoe, enjoying the orgasmic Milky Way. How to Have Sex in a Canoe https://t.co/2Uobs2u8TE

[Conrad Hackett @conradhackett]

We worry about the wrong things. Exhibit A: #SharkWeek

People killed annually by
Sharks 10
Elephants 100
Hippos 500
Snails 10,000
Dogs 25,000
Snakes 50,000
People 475,000
Mosquitoes 725,000

[David Bates @imdebating]

Sad but too true

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

Every time I see a hummingbird I am delighted, like I've just sneaked a peek at magic.