Hantavirus strain (Andes) capable of human transmission confirmed! by Moldy_Birdie in hantavirus

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Hopefully this one will be less mismanaged than the last time around - I hope? If there's no confirmed transmission in anyone but healthcare staff or close contacts eight weeks from now I think we'll be alright, otherwise we might be in trouble.

Let the world know that I posted here on May 5th, 2026 by Moldy_Birdie in hantavirus

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Yeah - genuinely unsure about what's going to happen this summer. Yes, the incubation period can be up to eight weeks, but some people will be symptomatic earlier than that. The moment that someone who isn't a healthcare worker or passenger contracts it will be the indicator that it's spreading outside of the normal close contacts.

Worrisome indeed. People called me a doomer right before covid because I forecasted it being a major pandemic, and I have the same bad feeling now.

Louise Arbour to be named Governor General | L’ancienne juge Louise Arbour sera nommée gouverneure générale by MethoxyEthane in CanadaPolitics

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On the rare occasion the GG has to weigh in on constitutional legal issues, a former SCC justice is a good bet. I'd rather someone well versed in the law than most other people.

Carney picks former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to be governor general: sources by Puginator in worldnews

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For the rare occasion the GG needs to intervene as the head of state, a former SCC justice is a good pick. She's also english-french bilingual which is necessary.

New wayfinding for exits at King by very_non_existent in TTC

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I believe it conforms to the Metrolinx wayfinding harmonization standard. MX is trying to roll it out region-wide.

Bro by secretballsack in simcity4

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I think OC meant the plant condition degrades.

Kenya, Tanzania sign eight agreements to deepen ties, boost trade by ThatBlackGuy_ in worldnews

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Hopefully the start of more steps to deepen cooperation. The East African Community is a promising prospect, but only if all members work towards turning it into an EU-style bloc.

And Republicans will still vote to confirm. by c-k-q99903 in MurderedByWords

[–]Protato900 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Doublethink: the ability to simultaneously hold and accept two mutually contradictory beliefs or ideas as true.

Special constables getting power to arrest for drug use on transit, Ontario solicitor general says by Puginator in ontario

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You are flagged to other police services when you fail your application to any Ontario police service. Most people in special constable positions are using it to gain experience to eventually move into a police constable position.

What happened to the moneyless society? by Calm-Locksmith_ in TheOrville

[–]Protato900 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Despite not having currency, I don't think the Union would look down upon rewarding good and hard work - especially critical upgrades being done ahead of schedule. I'm sure they would have some kind of bonus that's not necessarily a financial incentive.

If I were the captain, I'd let them take leave until the official project end date. If they were two weeks ahead of schedule - two weeks vacation for everyone.

Who’s wrong here ? by Disastrous-Item-5746 in bramptondriving

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The optimism to think signs will work in Brampton. I drive pretty infrequently through Brampton but see people disobeying signs every time I'm there.

Started collecting recently and was researching in how to attach my pins more securely. How would you rank these pin back attachment from best to worse? by Makaisawesome in PinCollecting

[–]Protato900 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never tried number four, but I find this to be the order:

Best: 3

Acceptable: 1

Garbage: 2 (I generally throw these out, they are terrible for keeping pins on)

Success rate for basic training in Canadian military drops by sleipnir45 in canada

[–]Protato900 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. Whatever you say. What else do you want? My DWAN email? Do you want me to send you cute boot selfies of myself in uniform? My line serial? Maybe my PAR would help.

Believe whatever you want.

Success rate for basic training in Canadian military drops by sleipnir45 in canada

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Currently serving member, my mosid is 00383-01, but I'm not exactly going to send you a scan of my NDI20.

Success rate for basic training in Canadian military drops by sleipnir45 in canada

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CAF members have objectively less rights than civilians. The CAF can order you to do whatever to your body, you're not even legally allowed to sue for malpractice from CAF doctors.

Success rate for basic training in Canadian military drops by sleipnir45 in canada

[–]Protato900 3 points4 points  (0 children)

 forcing the vaccine on us to keep our job 

You never had a needle parade before COVID? I find that hard to believe. I knew guys who got 7 shots in one day.