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Stoneage
"I heard it from someone I know".... So, now hearsay is facts here? Please...
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Stoneage
Okay, GLS. Fine.
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MisterDDDD
Two White House coronavirus cases raise question of if anyone is really safe
WASHINGTON — In his eagerness to reopen the country, President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Americans that it would be safe to go back to the workplace. But the past few days have demonstrated that even his own workplace may not be safe from the coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary tested positive for the virus Friday, forcing a delay in the departure of Air Force Two while a half-dozen other members of his staff were taken off the plane for further testing. That came only a day after word that one of the president’s own military valets had been infected.
All of which raised an obvious question: If it is so hard to maintain a healthy environment at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., the most famous office address in the world, where staff members are tested regularly, some as often as every day, then how can businesses across the country without anywhere near as much access to the same resources establish a safe space for their workers?
[www.seattletimes.com]
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MileHigh
For what it's worth I wear a dual-cartridge respirator mask similar to the one pictured and eye protection goggles over my glasses and some Dollar Store gloves. My mask protects me.
There is not a good air seal at the top of the bridge of my nose so I take a small amount of toilet paper and wet it and it place it to form a good air seal. I haven't seen anyone on the street with something similar when I go out once a week. It seems to me these days that very few people are even wearing surgical masks on the street which I find worrisome.
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gotdablouse
If you want to support musicians and make good use of the Stones logo : [wegotyoucoverednow.com]
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Hairball
Cannabis is similar to duct tape as there's over a million uses for it.
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gotdablouse
If you want to support musicians and make good use of the Stones logo : [wegotyoucoverednow.com]
Fake ... and illegal!!!!
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BV
Either way, the corona virus is airborne
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BV
Either way, the corona virus is airborne
There is no proof for the virus to be airborne (as far I know). It's likely to infect through droplets though. Via coughing and other bodily tramsmissions. Instead another term is used: Aerosol.
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jumpontopofmebaby
Based on that map. “ I might be moving to Montana soon “
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jumpontopofmebaby
Based on that map. “ I might be moving to Montana soon “
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SomeTorontoGirl
Hmmm... this is interesting. Before anyone gets tooooo excited, they’re looking at the non-psychotropic CBD’s possible anti-inflammatory properties as a treatment. Interesting to see how they are approaching this virus, trying to find a treatment to address some of the effects.
Cannabis shows promise blocking coronavirus infection: Alberta researcher
Author of the article: Bill Kaufmann
Cannabis extracts are showing potential in making people more resistant to the novel coronavirus, says an Alberta researcher leading a study.
After sifting through 400 cannabis strains, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are concentrating on about a dozen that show promising results in ensuring less fertile ground for the potentially lethal virus to take root, said biological scientist Dr. Igor Kovalchuk.
“A number of them have reduced the number of these (virus) receptors by 73 per cent, the chance of it getting in is much lower,” said Kovalchuk.
“If they can reduce the number of receptors, there’s much less chance of getting infected.”
Employing cannabis sativa strains over the past three months, the researcher said the effective balance between cannabis components THC and CBD — the latter more typically associated with medical use — is still unclear in blocking the novel coronavirus.
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“It will take a long time to find what the active ingredient is — there may be many,” said Kovalchuk, whose Pathway RX is owned partly by Olds-based licensed cannabis producer Sundial Growers and partnered with Alberta cannabis researcher Swysh.
But it’s generally the anti-inflammatory properties of high-CBD content that have shown most promise, he added.
“We focus more on the higher CBD because people can take higher doses and not be impaired,” said Kovalchuk.
The study under Health Canada licence using artificial human 3-D tissue models has been seeking ways to hinder the highly contagious novel coronavirus from finding a host in the lungs, intestines, and oral cavity.
If successful, the work could find practical medical use in the form of mouth wash, gargle, inhalants or gel caps, said Kovalchuk.
“It would be cheaper for people and have a lot less side-effects,” he said.
But the absence of clinical trials remains a barrier, and funding from an increasingly cash-strapped cannabis industry isn’t there to fuel that, said Kovalchuk.
“We have clinicians who are willing to work with us but for a lot of companies in the cannabis business, it’s significant cash that they can’t afford,” he said.
The scientist emphasized the findings wouldn’t lead to a vaccine — something “less specific and precise” but nonetheless another possible weapon against COVID-19.
“The extracts of our most successful and novel high CBD C sativa lines, pending further investigation, may become a useful and safe addition to the treatment of COVID-19 as an adjunct therapy,” said Kovalchuk.
“Given the current dire and rapidly evolving epidemiological situation, every possible therapeutic opportunity and avenue must be considered.”
Israeli researchers have begun clinical trials of CBD as a treatment to repair cells damaged by COVID-19 by using its anti-inflammatory abilities.
It’s thought CBD could enhance the traditional effect of steroids in such treatment of patients in life-threatening condition and also bolster the immune system.
It’s the kind of research and his own that deserves government support in Canada, whose federal government has pledged $1.1 billion in funding for COVID-19 research said the U of L scientist.
“Our work could have a huge influence — there aren’t many drugs that have the potential of reducing infection by 70 to 80 per cent,” he said.
[calgaryherald.com]
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SomeTorontoGirl
Hmmm... this is interesting. Before anyone gets tooooo excited, they’re looking at the non-psychotropic CBD’s possible anti-inflammatory properties as a treatment. Interesting to see how they are approaching this virus, trying to find a treatment to address some of the effects.
Cannabis shows promise blocking coronavirus infection: Alberta researcher
Author of the article: Bill Kaufmann
Cannabis extracts are showing potential in making people more resistant to the novel coronavirus, says an Alberta researcher leading a study.
After sifting through 400 cannabis strains, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are concentrating on about a dozen that show promising results in ensuring less fertile ground for the potentially lethal virus to take root, said biological scientist Dr. Igor Kovalchuk.
“A number of them have reduced the number of these (virus) receptors by 73 per cent, the chance of it getting in is much lower,” said Kovalchuk.
“If they can reduce the number of receptors, there’s much less chance of getting infected.”
Employing cannabis sativa strains over the past three months, the researcher said the effective balance between cannabis components THC and CBD — the latter more typically associated with medical use — is still unclear in blocking the novel coronavirus.
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Article content continued
“It will take a long time to find what the active ingredient is — there may be many,” said Kovalchuk, whose Pathway RX is owned partly by Olds-based licensed cannabis producer Sundial Growers and partnered with Alberta cannabis researcher Swysh.
But it’s generally the anti-inflammatory properties of high-CBD content that have shown most promise, he added.
“We focus more on the higher CBD because people can take higher doses and not be impaired,” said Kovalchuk.
The study under Health Canada licence using artificial human 3-D tissue models has been seeking ways to hinder the highly contagious novel coronavirus from finding a host in the lungs, intestines, and oral cavity.
If successful, the work could find practical medical use in the form of mouth wash, gargle, inhalants or gel caps, said Kovalchuk.
“It would be cheaper for people and have a lot less side-effects,” he said.
But the absence of clinical trials remains a barrier, and funding from an increasingly cash-strapped cannabis industry isn’t there to fuel that, said Kovalchuk.
“We have clinicians who are willing to work with us but for a lot of companies in the cannabis business, it’s significant cash that they can’t afford,” he said.
The scientist emphasized the findings wouldn’t lead to a vaccine — something “less specific and precise” but nonetheless another possible weapon against COVID-19.
“The extracts of our most successful and novel high CBD C sativa lines, pending further investigation, may become a useful and safe addition to the treatment of COVID-19 as an adjunct therapy,” said Kovalchuk.
“Given the current dire and rapidly evolving epidemiological situation, every possible therapeutic opportunity and avenue must be considered.”
Israeli researchers have begun clinical trials of CBD as a treatment to repair cells damaged by COVID-19 by using its anti-inflammatory abilities.
It’s thought CBD could enhance the traditional effect of steroids in such treatment of patients in life-threatening condition and also bolster the immune system.
It’s the kind of research and his own that deserves government support in Canada, whose federal government has pledged $1.1 billion in funding for COVID-19 research said the U of L scientist.
“Our work could have a huge influence — there aren’t many drugs that have the potential of reducing infection by 70 to 80 per cent,” he said.
[calgaryherald.com]
good thing the Weed Stores are closed as "non-essential"...
liquor stores still open, though....step right up for booze, cigs and lottery tickets!
Your Government at Work.
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Hairball
Cannabis is similar to duct tape as there's over a million uses for it.
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jumpontopofmebaby
Based on that map. “ I might be moving to Montana soon “
Yippy-Ty-O-Ty-Ay
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SomeTorontoGirl
Hmmm... this is interesting. Before anyone gets tooooo excited, they’re looking at the non-psychotropic CBD’s possible anti-inflammatory properties as a treatment. Interesting to see how they are approaching this virus, trying to find a treatment to address some of the effects.
Cannabis shows promise blocking coronavirus infection: Alberta researcher
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DGA35
Well the US unfortunately just hit 80000 deaths with a total number of cases at 1,346,717 so still around 2000 per day since my last update early last week. At the current rate, they'll hit 100,000 in 10 more days.
Total worldwide is now 4,010,000 with 278,000 deaths
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DGA35
Well the US unfortunately just hit 80000 deaths with a total number of cases at 1,346,717 so still around 2000 per day since my last update early last week. At the current rate, they'll hit 100,000 in 10 more days.
Total worldwide is now 4,010,000 with 278,000 deaths
I wouldn't call this wining. It is now over 10,000 deaths per week and NY is flat or dropping. Opening up means next few weeks will be the social experiment.
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Hairball
Cannabis is similar to duct tape as there's over a million uses for it.
“Duct tape - the handyman‘s secret weapon. If the women don’t find you handsome, at least they’ll find you handy!” Red Green.
(It’s a Canuck thing. And believe it or not...it was reeeeeeeally funny. )