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I love the smell of fresh Aura in the morning. Bonus point if you get the movie quote.
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Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 118 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.4 x higher
-Deaths: 12.2 x higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 118 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.4 x higher
-Deaths: 12.2 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.1
About 1 of every 118 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 583,200-806,200
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 7.6X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.0X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 10.4X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 12.2X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
Who is HIGH RISK?
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreigcayvfpw3riiwc5ff4taetmai2egkpb4dyvp7ghhtvqirbpzm2vu@jpeg)
November 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 118 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.4 x higher
-Deaths: 12.2 x higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH [no change]
About 1 of every 118 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.6 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.0 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 10.4 x higher
-Deaths: 12.2 x higher
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Here are 50 reasons someone might be masking in 2025. None of them have to do with anxiety or criminal behavior, and not all of them about COVID. Use them in your accommodations requests or when advocating to protect the right to wear masks/prevent mask bans.
open.substack.com/pub/misfitme...
open.substack.com/pub/misfitme...
Why Are People Wearing Masks in 2025?
a mental health professional’s perspective
open.substack.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Here are 50 reasons someone might be masking in 2025. None of them have to do with anxiety or criminal behavior, and not all of them about COVID. Use them in your accommodations requests or when advocating to protect the right to wear masks/prevent mask bans.
open.substack.com/pub/misfitme...
open.substack.com/pub/misfitme...
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Okay, enough of politics for a bit. Back to formatting my books for print. Oh, did I mention BOOKS? If you enjoy sci-fi, space opera, thrillers, alternate history, or romance, click on the link to my site, below, to check 'em out:
authormichaelhicks.com/my-books/
authormichaelhicks.com/my-books/
Books by Michael R. Hicks
If you enjoy science-fiction and fantasy, thrillers, horror, alternate history, or romance, check out my novels. And three of them are entirely free to enjoy!
authormichaelhicks.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Okay, enough of politics for a bit. Back to formatting my books for print. Oh, did I mention BOOKS? If you enjoy sci-fi, space opera, thrillers, alternate history, or romance, click on the link to my site, below, to check 'em out:
authormichaelhicks.com/my-books/
authormichaelhicks.com/my-books/
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Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2025
Severe: NL, PEI, SK
Very high: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NB, North, NS, ON
High: QC
Moderate: none
About 1 in 81 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Severe: NL, PEI, SK
Very high: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NB, North, NS, ON
High: QC
Moderate: none
About 1 in 81 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
September 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2025
Severe: NL, PEI, SK
Very high: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NB, North, NS, ON
High: QC
Moderate: none
About 1 in 81 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Severe: NL, PEI, SK
Very high: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NB, North, NS, ON
High: QC
Moderate: none
About 1 in 81 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
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WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
September 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK?
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
Waste water and test positivity rate data from mid-late August were reported this week.
All Canadian provinces are experiencing a large wave of infections.
Some may have peaked already, although we need another couple of weeks of data to determine this.
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“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
September 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!
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“Maybe I met him on some boys’ trip? I feel like I’ve seen his penis before. Have we ever gone swimming at the same time? You have a mole right here under your rib cage, right?” said Trump
Trump Spends Entire U.K. Trip Trying To Figure Out Where He Knows Prince Andrew From
LONDON—Claiming that he recognized the member of the royal family, but his memory was hazy, President Donald Trump has spent his entire trip to the U.K. trying to figure out where he knows Prince Andr...
theonion.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“Maybe I met him on some boys’ trip? I feel like I’ve seen his penis before. Have we ever gone swimming at the same time? You have a mole right here under your rib cage, right?” said Trump
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Hey, all! I just wanted to post a quick update on availability for Quest For The One. It's now live at the following sites:
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR1P5L3G/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/.../24166128...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/books/...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/.../quest-fo....
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Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR1P5L3G/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/.../24166128...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/books/...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/.../quest-fo....
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Quest For The One (In Her Name, Book 11)
Quest For The One (In Her Name, Book 11) - Kindle edition by Hicks, Michael R.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Quest For The One (In Her Name, Book 11).
www.amazon.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Hey, all! I just wanted to post a quick update on availability for Quest For The One. It's now live at the following sites:
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR1P5L3G/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/.../24166128...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/books/...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/.../quest-fo....
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Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR1P5L3G/
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/.../24166128...
Google Play: play.google.com/store/books/...
Kobo: www.kobo.com/.../quest-fo....
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🏃♀️ Think you know how much exercise you need? Test yourself!
Our research-based Physical Activity Guidelines quiz reveals if your confidence matches your knowledge.
✅ 15 questions (5-7 min)
♿ Fully accessible
🔒 No data collected
Try it & share your score:
exercisetechlab.com/pa-guideline...
Our research-based Physical Activity Guidelines quiz reveals if your confidence matches your knowledge.
✅ 15 questions (5-7 min)
♿ Fully accessible
🔒 No data collected
Try it & share your score:
exercisetechlab.com/pa-guideline...
Physical Activity Guidelines Quiz - University of Illinois
exercisetechlab.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🏃♀️ Think you know how much exercise you need? Test yourself!
Our research-based Physical Activity Guidelines quiz reveals if your confidence matches your knowledge.
✅ 15 questions (5-7 min)
♿ Fully accessible
🔒 No data collected
Try it & share your score:
exercisetechlab.com/pa-guideline...
Our research-based Physical Activity Guidelines quiz reveals if your confidence matches your knowledge.
✅ 15 questions (5-7 min)
♿ Fully accessible
🔒 No data collected
Try it & share your score:
exercisetechlab.com/pa-guideline...
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Getting Wild for Covid Awareness.
Want to help me stay in the advocacy game? $5 goes a long way.
I want helping people, and educating others to be more than a dream. That’s my goal.
gofund.me/f1f07602
#health #sick #kids #teacher #backtoschool #mentalhealth I
Want to help me stay in the advocacy game? $5 goes a long way.
I want helping people, and educating others to be more than a dream. That’s my goal.
gofund.me/f1f07602
#health #sick #kids #teacher #backtoschool #mentalhealth I
September 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thanks for the ARC @authormichaelhicks.bsky.social! I know what I'm doing this wkd!
September 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Thanks for the ARC @authormichaelhicks.bsky.social! I know what I'm doing this wkd!
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Test your COVID BS detector. Adaptive exam; difficulty shifts with your answers. Results may surprise you (even PhDs). Take it: seanmullen.com/covidcompete...
Post your badge if you ace “Epidemiologist’s Nightmare.”
@rachelhoopsick.bsky.social
Post your badge if you ace “Epidemiologist’s Nightmare.”
@rachelhoopsick.bsky.social
COVID Competency Exam
seanmullen.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Test your COVID BS detector. Adaptive exam; difficulty shifts with your answers. Results may surprise you (even PhDs). Take it: seanmullen.com/covidcompete...
Post your badge if you ace “Epidemiologist’s Nightmare.”
@rachelhoopsick.bsky.social
Post your badge if you ace “Epidemiologist’s Nightmare.”
@rachelhoopsick.bsky.social
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Meanwhile, on HBCU campuses, lockdowns after bomb threats and though I'm sure this won't interest most media types, it is worth noting: abcnews.go.com/amp/US/multi...
Multiple HBCUs under lockdown after receiving threats amid rising campus security concerns
At least six historically Black colleges enacted lockdowns after receiving threats, amid heightened concerns following recent campus violence at Utah Valley University.
abcnews.go.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Meanwhile, on HBCU campuses, lockdowns after bomb threats and though I'm sure this won't interest most media types, it is worth noting: abcnews.go.com/amp/US/multi...
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Register today www.bakerinstitute.org/event/scienc...
September 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Register today www.bakerinstitute.org/event/scienc...
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MUZZLED CANCER REPORT—For past 3 years, the alcohol industry, aided by its allies in Congress & Trump WH, sought to discredit and bury a major analysis linking alcohol and getting sick and dying, including cancer. They succeeded. Author says says Trump WH blocked it.
www.vox.com/health/46008...
www.vox.com/health/46008...
Exclusive: RFK Jr. and the White House buried a major study on alcohol and cancer. Here’s what it shows.
Kennedy wants to “Make America Healthy Again” — but doesn’t want you to see a report that could do just that.
www.vox.com
September 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
MUZZLED CANCER REPORT—For past 3 years, the alcohol industry, aided by its allies in Congress & Trump WH, sought to discredit and bury a major analysis linking alcohol and getting sick and dying, including cancer. They succeeded. Author says says Trump WH blocked it.
www.vox.com/health/46008...
www.vox.com/health/46008...
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Canadian COVID Forecast Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025
CANADA
High [No change]
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7.2 higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
CANADA
High [No change]
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7.2 higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
September 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025
CANADA
High [No change]
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7.2 higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
CANADA
High [No change]
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7.2 higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
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An IG post by Sarah Michelle Gellar, posted yesterday
This was included in a carousel w/ pics from the last 3 weeks
She is taking a selfie in front of a mirror while wearing a white KN95 mask
She is on set of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale”
#MasksSaveLives #KN95sWork #KN95sSaveLives
This was included in a carousel w/ pics from the last 3 weeks
She is taking a selfie in front of a mirror while wearing a white KN95 mask
She is on set of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale”
#MasksSaveLives #KN95sWork #KN95sSaveLives
September 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
An IG post by Sarah Michelle Gellar, posted yesterday
This was included in a carousel w/ pics from the last 3 weeks
She is taking a selfie in front of a mirror while wearing a white KN95 mask
She is on set of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale”
#MasksSaveLives #KN95sWork #KN95sSaveLives
This was included in a carousel w/ pics from the last 3 weeks
She is taking a selfie in front of a mirror while wearing a white KN95 mask
She is on set of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale”
#MasksSaveLives #KN95sWork #KN95sSaveLives
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Going all in for Covid Awareness.
If you want to help get the word out please pitch in. $5 goes a long way. gofund.me/7817f5f5 If you’d like to help support my work, and more billboards please do so, we need to educate the public now. #covid19 #backtoschool #longcovid #mentalhealth #teacher
If you want to help get the word out please pitch in. $5 goes a long way. gofund.me/7817f5f5 If you’d like to help support my work, and more billboards please do so, we need to educate the public now. #covid19 #backtoschool #longcovid #mentalhealth #teacher
August 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Going all in for Covid Awareness.
If you want to help get the word out please pitch in. $5 goes a long way. gofund.me/7817f5f5 If you’d like to help support my work, and more billboards please do so, we need to educate the public now. #covid19 #backtoschool #longcovid #mentalhealth #teacher
If you want to help get the word out please pitch in. $5 goes a long way. gofund.me/7817f5f5 If you’d like to help support my work, and more billboards please do so, we need to educate the public now. #covid19 #backtoschool #longcovid #mentalhealth #teacher
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More of the list. It's truly shocking to realize just what this will mean.
August 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
More of the list. It's truly shocking to realize just what this will mean.
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Well, the list of books being banned from EPSB is appalling. And it's very likely that an author on this list will get their other works pulled too, especially in the absence of teacher librarians.
There are books on this list that changed my life. This is what the UCP is taking away from kids.
There are books on this list that changed my life. This is what the UCP is taking away from kids.
August 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Well, the list of books being banned from EPSB is appalling. And it's very likely that an author on this list will get their other works pulled too, especially in the absence of teacher librarians.
There are books on this list that changed my life. This is what the UCP is taking away from kids.
There are books on this list that changed my life. This is what the UCP is taking away from kids.
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I’ve been told that someday
I’ll look back and laugh
at how long
I took precautions for,
but that sounds fine
really, that sounds just fine,
I will be happy if someday
I can look back and laugh
for that will mean
I managed to survive
long enough
to reach that someday.
I’ll look back and laugh
at how long
I took precautions for,
but that sounds fine
really, that sounds just fine,
I will be happy if someday
I can look back and laugh
for that will mean
I managed to survive
long enough
to reach that someday.
August 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I’ve been told that someday
I’ll look back and laugh
at how long
I took precautions for,
but that sounds fine
really, that sounds just fine,
I will be happy if someday
I can look back and laugh
for that will mean
I managed to survive
long enough
to reach that someday.
I’ll look back and laugh
at how long
I took precautions for,
but that sounds fine
really, that sounds just fine,
I will be happy if someday
I can look back and laugh
for that will mean
I managed to survive
long enough
to reach that someday.
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For anyone who's read any of my 'In Her Name' series, if you'd like to be an ARC reader for #11, Quest For The One, just let me know and I'll add you to the team list!
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
August 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For anyone who's read any of my 'In Her Name' series, if you'd like to be an ARC reader for #11, Quest For The One, just let me know and I'll add you to the team list!
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
#BookSky #WritingCommunity
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Covid numbers are rising and we trying to get the word out. Here are the first two billboards so far this summer and I’ll be working to keep putting them out well into the fall.
If you want to help me continue the campaign any help is appreciated.
gofund.me/fc751c58
If you want to help me continue the campaign any help is appreciated.
gofund.me/fc751c58
August 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Covid numbers are rising and we trying to get the word out. Here are the first two billboards so far this summer and I’ll be working to keep putting them out well into the fall.
If you want to help me continue the campaign any help is appreciated.
gofund.me/fc751c58
If you want to help me continue the campaign any help is appreciated.
gofund.me/fc751c58
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Meanwhile, Canada's infection control professionals are showing us who they really are.
The good ones are stepping up.
The evil ones are still fighting to bury the value of respiratory PPE.
And the "I memorized stuff in med school so I have nothing to learn now" crowd are along for the ride.
The good ones are stepping up.
The evil ones are still fighting to bury the value of respiratory PPE.
And the "I memorized stuff in med school so I have nothing to learn now" crowd are along for the ride.
Can you imagine what would happen if the US responded to a viral surge by doing *any* of this?
The article makes it sound like Honduras has a better functioning public health response sys. than the US does - & a more sensible populace. Something to reflect on.
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www.reuters.com/business/hea...
The article makes it sound like Honduras has a better functioning public health response sys. than the US does - & a more sensible populace. Something to reflect on.
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www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Honduras mandates face masks again as respiratory illnesses spike
Over five years after the COVID-19 outbreak, Honduras has reinstated mandatory mask wearing in public spaces amid a spike in respiratory illnesses and as a variant of the virus spreads through the Central American country.
www.reuters.com
July 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Meanwhile, Canada's infection control professionals are showing us who they really are.
The good ones are stepping up.
The evil ones are still fighting to bury the value of respiratory PPE.
And the "I memorized stuff in med school so I have nothing to learn now" crowd are along for the ride.
The good ones are stepping up.
The evil ones are still fighting to bury the value of respiratory PPE.
And the "I memorized stuff in med school so I have nothing to learn now" crowd are along for the ride.