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Tom Coates @tomcoates.bsky.social · 5h

A friend sent me this article and genuinely it’s f***ing insane and I can strongly recommend reading it. futurism.com/artificial-i...

Bank of England Warns of Impending AI Disaster

The Bank of England has sounded the alarm, warning of an intensifying risk of a "sudden correction" due to an AI spending frenzy.

futurism.com

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 14h

Already booked Covid shots.

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David Lewis @uniondesign.bsky.social · 18h

You can now book updated Flu, COVID (LP.8.1), and RSV vaccinations in Nova Scotia. Free RSV shots available to anyone over 75. Free Flu and COVID shots are available to anyone 6 months or older. If you've been recently sick or vaccinated it's best to wait until it's been 3 months. COVID is airborne.

CANImmunize

CANImmunize Clinic Flow

novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 18h

Four in five Canadians surveyed believe boycotting U.S.-made goods or avoiding travel to the United States could help strengthen #Canada’s bargaining position with its southern neighbour

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/nan...

Most Canadians think boycotting U.S. goods or travel is helpful: Nanos

Four in five Canadians believe boycotting U.S.-made goods or avoiding travel to the United States could help strengthen Canada’s bargaining position with its southern neighbour.

www.ctvnews.ca

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liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 15h

Respirator mask and clean the indoor air.
*Plans and parts list in the article.

The simple metal box that could change the world - Healthy Debate

This quiet, repairable metal air cleaner is an inexpensive long-term disease prevention tool for public spaces.

healthydebate.ca

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 15h

Predictable but still very worrying. Take care out there folks.

liseabetta.bsky.social @liseabetta.bsky.social · 15h

Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 10d

Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 27 - Oct 10, 2025

CANADA

HIGH [increasing]

About 1 of every 60 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 5.8 x higher
-Long COVID: 5.7 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 9.2 x higher
-Deaths: 7.5 x higher

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 17h

Get your appointments asap, folks. Covid is still no joke.

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 17h

News Release #NovaScotia

Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book

news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/0...

Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available to Book

news.novascotia.ca

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AnnaHalifax @annahalifax.bsky.social · 1d

NS Health's AI apparently programmed with incorrect information. Covid's primary route of transmission is aerosol (airborne), not droplets/surfaces.

NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 1d

Asking NS’s official health AI about airborne transmission, aerosols, etc #NSPoli

Screenshot of asking NS health AI if Covid is airborne. Is Covid airborne?
Wednesday, 10:02 a.m.
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Wednesday, 10:02 a.m.
The primary method of COVID-19 transmission is through droplets, which quickly settle on surfaces within two meters. However, airborne precautions are used during aerosol-generating medical procedures (AGMPs) to minimize the risk of transmission. More information on AGMPs can be found here.

Screenshot of asking NS health AI about aerosol transmission. Tell me about aerosol transmission
Nova
Wednesday, 10:02 a.m.
Airborne transmission occurs when airborne particles remain suspended in the air, travel on air currents, and are inhaled by others nearby or some distance away from the source. Control of airborne transmission requires control of airflow through special ventilation systems and the use of respiratory protection.
An aerosol-generating medical procedure (AGMP)
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roplet nuclei.
Examples of AGMPs include bronchoscopy

Screenshot of asking NS health AI if breathing generates aerosols You
Wednesday, 10:03 a.m.
Does breathing generate aerosols?
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Wednesday, 10:03 a.m.
While normal breathing does produce some droplets, activities like talking, screaming, coughing, or sneezing produce larger droplets.
Labour and delivery are also not considered aerosolized events. Aerosol Generating Medical Procedures (AGMPs) are specific medical procedures that generate aerosols.

The AI claimed that breathing generates fewer aerosols than AGMPs so I tried asking for more info. How many aerosols are generated by breathing compared to an AGMP?
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To best answer your question, could you clarify what context you're interested in? For example, are you concerned about a specific medical setting or a particular activity? #NSPoli

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PoP Nova Scotia @popns.bsky.social · 1d

This is the Nova Scotia Government's health care "fix." It's irresponsible, and demonstrates a complete disregard for Nova Scotians and their health.

NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 1d

Holy F. NS health is using an AI chat bot called Nova and their recent Facebook post encourages people to ASK THE AI CHAT BOT about their SYMPTOMS. This is absolutely wild. www.yourhealthns.ca #nspoli

YourHealthNS

www.yourhealthns.ca

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 1d

Good news!! Well done, HRM council. Now we can watch and see just how corrupt (or not) the Houston Conservatives are. Will they use their new powers to over ride council’s decision for the benefit of their friends?

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

Halifax council passes bylaw amendments to protect #DartmouthCove from infilling #NovaScotia

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

Halifax council passes bylaw amendments to protect Dartmouth Cove from infilling

Halifax Regional Council has voted in favour of restricting water lot development and infilling in Dartmouth Cove.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

Love it!! Thanks for making that connection. It gave me an excuse to listen to the song again.

Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

They’ve scheduled the rollout for their own convenience. So they can combine flu and Covid appointments. It’s absolutely criminal. A vulnerable family member is scheduled for surgery Oct 30th and I’m doubtful we can get her vaccinated in time.

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

Too late for a vulnerable family member who is scheduled to have surgery Oct 30th. I hate the lack of care for the most vulnerable members of our community. Shame on the invisible Dr. Strang.

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

A paper collage inspired by last night’s harvest moon over the ocean near Risser’s Beach.

A paper collage in shades of purple, turquoise, blue and yellow depicting the harvest moon shining above a sparkling sea with a rocky shoreline in the foreground.

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly!

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Christine Saulnier (she/her) @csaulnier.bsky.social · 2d

New report. Proud to be co-author. To say our labour standards is outdated is an understatement!

CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · 2d

Nova Scotia workers deserve better. Our new report finds outdated labour laws, weak enforcement, and growing gaps for vulnerable workers.

Read more: www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

#nspoli #workersrights #LabourStandards #DecentWorkNS #CanLab

The Foundations of Decent Work: An Evaluation of Nova Scotia Labour Standards - CCPA

Foundations of Decent Work_ An evaluation of Nova Scotia Labour StandardsDownload

www.policyalternatives.ca

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

An important message to all Canadians!

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 2d

The MAGA plan to break up our country: secret meetings in Washington, a massive American slush fund and Danielle Smith.
Here is my latest on the MAGA and MAGA MAPLE attack on Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nwi...

THE MAGA SCHEME TO DESTROY CANADA: TRAITORS, FAKE PIPELINE, SLUSH FUND

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 2d

The MAGA plan to break up our country: secret meetings in Washington, a massive American slush fund and Danielle Smith.
Here is my latest on the MAGA and MAGA MAPLE attack on Canada.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nwi...

THE MAGA SCHEME TO DESTROY CANADA: TRAITORS, FAKE PIPELINE, SLUSH FUND

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

www.youtube.com

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

Hey, @nsgov.bsky.social, when are vaccines rolling out here?

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NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 2d

Have you booked your vaccine yet? Fall Covid & influenza vaccines avail in NB next week. You have options:
1. Provincial vaccine scheduler (the website we’re all familiar w by now - and you can use 888888888 for Medicare no.) schedule.ableassess.com/VNB/Register...
2. Call PH
3. Ask pharm
#nbpoli

Applicant Registration

In order to locate an available appointment, please provide us with some information about yourself.

schedule.ableassess.com

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful!

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 3d

Exactly.

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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 3d

For Americans in the back: Canadians are a peaceful cool people who would prefer not to worry about you or boycott you or resist you but MAGA and threats to our country force us to. We will stop giving you our money, our tourism and our respect until you stop this fascist regime.

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t hesitate to reach out when you’re planning your trip. Happy to share local intel.

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Jan Brown @writenrun.bsky.social · 3d

I feel the same. She epitomizes integrity, empathy, compassion and incredible courage. An inspiring leader and role model.

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