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Coronavirus on Surfaces: What You Should Know

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April 1, 2020 — Many emergency room workers remove their clothes as soon as they get home — some before they even enter. Does that mean you should worry about COVID-19 transmission from your own clothing, towels, and other textiles?

While researchers found that the virus can remain on some surfaces for up to 72 hours, the study didn’t include fabric. “So far, evidence suggests that it’s harder to catch the virus from a soft surface (such as fabric) than it is from frequently touched hard surfaces like elevator buttons or door handles,” wrote Lisa Maragakis, MD, senior director of infection prevention at the Johns Hopkins Health System.

for the complete article: webmd.com/lung/news/20200401

It is an incredible eye-opening article

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Heat – Advisory

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Tue, Jul 21, 10:00 AM PDT to Wed, Jul 22, 11:00 PM PDT

What

Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 88 to 95 degrees expected and low temperatures from 62 to 65 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Eastern Kitsap County, City of Seattle, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area.

When

From 10 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

Impacts

Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Additional Details

Areas closest to the water will experience cooler daytime high temperatures.

Summary

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

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NWS Seattle WA

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USDA~ FSN ~ FDA ~ July 2026 -Recalls – Food Safety Alerts – Previous Month & last day of prior month update

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** USDA and Foodborne illness when ordering takeout or home delivery foods … usda.gov

** Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Iceberg Lettuce from Central Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora. Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements. Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may be noted. Some people who are infected with Cyclospora do not have any symptoms. If not treated, the illness may lead to dehydration and severe complications that may require higher levels of care. The shredded iceberg product was distributed June 29th thru July 16th in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. This action was prompted by the multistate Cyclospora outbreak https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-5-state-outbreakcyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026. We are actively removing the implicated products. The company has stopped receiving product from the implicated lot, suspended distribution of the iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico, notified our customers, and we are continuing to work with the FDA, CDC, and state authorities.

** Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-lettuce-taco-bell-cdc-fda-13d9e9ebdc46a4d05a58da2ae8e8d0de?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=share

** Taylor Farms 07/17/26 12:44 PM PT

As a family-owned company, we are deeply concerned for those who became ill, their families, and the Americans whose trust in the safety of fresh produce has been shaken.

Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA, Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market.

** Clover Hill Dairy ~ June, Company expands cheese recall; Listeria outbreak traced to products
By News Desk foodsafetynews.com, the FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multi-state, multi-year outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to requeson, a soft cheese similar to ricotta, manufactured by Clover Hill Dairy LLC of Mechanicsville, MD. A distributor of Clover Hill Dairy requeson cheese has also initiated a recall. On June 5, Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC of Bay Shore, NY, initiated a recall of 1-pound packages of requeson cheese sold in clear plastic clamshell containers to retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28. The recalled cheese was likely repacked at the retail store locations, and labeling or coding of recalled cheese may vary based on location of purchase. A list of New York retail stores and locations that FDA has reason to believe received requeson cheese that was included in the recall by Nelson & Isa Lacteos LLC can be found in the recall announcement.

Clover Hill cheese was distributed from May 4 through May 30 in the following states: North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey and Washington D.C. through bulk distributors, retail stores and directly to consumers.

Nelson & Isa Lacteos requeson products were sold at retail locations in New York from May 15 to May 28.

** Kao USA Voluntarily Recalls Some Lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo-The recall is limited to specific lots of the Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo in8.5 oz and 33.8 oz sizes. Further investigation to confirm the scope of the issue is still ongoing.

Identifying the Affected Products:

Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo (in 8.5 oz and 33.8 oz sizes), manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26, 2026, could be impacted.
The affected lot codes for the 8.5 oz size (UPC 840035231242) can be found onthe bottom of the bottle printed in black and begin with the prefix “YR”: o YR010556
The affected lot codes for the 33.8 oz size (UPC 840035231273) can be found onthe bottom of the bottle printed in black and begin with the prefix “YR”: o YR010566 o YR010576

To report any adverse events experienced with the use of this product, arrange for a replacement or for any questions, please contact the Kao Professional Hair Technical Hotline at 800-333-2442 or email oribecomplaints@kao.com.

** Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor Wet Dog Food Due to Potential Fraudulent Distribution of Product Which May Contain Foreign Material -How to Identify Impacted Products
This recall applies ONLY to the two lot codes of product below:

Product: PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz for dogs
Lot codes: 613C3KKCFC & 613C1KKCFC
Safety Risk: Pieces of hard and sharp metal with plastic may be present and could cause harm if consumed.

If you believe you have purchased this product, do not feed it to animals, and contact PEDIGREE for a replacement product.

No other PEDIGREE or Mars Petcare US, Inc. products are affected or being recalled.Contact PEDIGREE Consumer Care to initiate a replacement or with any questions at 1-800-525-5273, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Central Standard Time (CDT), and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM (CDT). You can also visit: https://www.pedigree.com/update External Link Disclaimer.

** Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Initiates Recall of Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries Due to Potential E. coli O145 Contamination -Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz. Because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145).

E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. While most healthy individuals recover within a week, some infections may result in a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product was shipped to Publix retail stores throughout 8 states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Consumers should check their freezers for the affected product.

The affected product lot is:

Product: Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries
Package Size: 10 oz
Lot Code: 60401
Best By Date: February 9, 2028

No other lot codes or Best By dates are affected by this recall.

There have been reports of 12 confirmed cases of consumers experiencing stomach illness between May 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 linked with E. coli O145:H28 infections –

Consumers or customers with questions regarding this recall may contact:

Info.foodsafety@comfrut.com or 336-899-5612

After receiving reports of consumers experiencing digestive illnesses and having consumed GreenWise frozen blueberries as part of their diet, Frutas y Hortalizas S.A. has decided to initiate the recall.

**FDA issues emergency use generic OTC drug treatment for New World ScrewWorm for dogs and cats https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-issues-emergency-use-authorization-generic-over-counter-drug-treat-new-world-screwworm-dogs-and

** USDA Launches Great American Cotton Plan

Secretary Brooke L. Rollins today announced the Great American Cotton Plan, a comprehensive USDA initiative to strengthen the cotton farm economy.

** Five Star brand oysters recalled in Canada because of Salmonella

Certain Five Star Shellfish Inc. brand oysters are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. There have

By News Desk

** TNVitamins expands recall of moringa powder products

Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY, has expanded a recall to now include TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and 100% Organic Moringa Powder following a supplier-

By News Desk

** Concerns voiced after Listeria found in chicken supplied to hospitals; withdrawal initiated

Health officials in the United Kingdom have opened an investigation after Listeria was found in chicken supplied to hospitals. Chicken products imported by Foodbridge EU and Foodbridge UK from Brazil

By Joe Whitworth

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1848 – Seneca Falls … July 19 to 20, 1848 – Women’s History Month

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Originally known as the Woman’s Rights Convention, the Seneca Falls Convention fought for the social, civil, and religious rights of women. The meeting was held from July 19 to 20, 1848 at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, New York.

Despite scarce publicity, 300 people—mostly area residents—showed up. On the first day, only women were allowed to attend (the second day was open to men).

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the meeting’s organizers, began with a speech on the convention’s goals and purpose:

“We are assembled to protest against a form of government, existing without the consent of the governed—to declare our right to be free as man is free, to be represented in the government which we are taxed to support, to have such disgraceful laws as give man the power to chastise and imprison his wife, to take the wages which she earns, the property which she inherits, and, in case of separation, the children of her love.”

The convention proceeded to discuss the 11 resolutions on women’s rights. All passed unanimously except for the ninth resolution, which demanded the right to vote for women. Stanton and African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass gave impassioned speeches in its defense before it eventually (and barely) passed.

SENECA FALLS CONVENTION ORGANIZERS

The five women who organized the Seneca Falls Convention were also active in the abolitionist movement, which called for the emancipation of slaves and the end of racial discrimination. They included:

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a leading women’s rights advocate who was a driving organizer of the Seneca Falls Convention. Stanton first became invested in women’s rights after talking to her father, a law professor, and his students. She studied at Troy Female Seminary and worked on women’s property rights reform in the early 1840s.
Lucretia Mott, a Quaker preacher from Philadelphia, who was known for her anti-slavery, women’s rights and religious reform activism.
Mary McClintock, the daughter of Quaker anti-slavery, temperance and women’s rights activists. In 1833, McClintock and Mott organized the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society. At the Seneca Falls Convention, McClintock was appointed secretary.
Martha Coffin Wright, Lucretia Mott’s sister. In addition being a lifelong proponent of women’s rights, she was an abolitionist who ran a station on the Underground Railroad from her Auburn, New York, home.
Jane Hunt, another Quaker activist, was a member of McClintock’s extended family through marriage.

Stanton and Mott first met in London in 1840, where they were attending the World Anti-Slavery Convention with their husbands. When the convention excluded women delegates solely based on their sex, the pair resolved to hold a women’s rights convention.

Back in the United States, women’s rights reformers had already begun contending for women’s rights to speak out on moral and political issues beginning in the 1830s. Around the same time in New York, where Stanton lived, legal reformers had been discussing equality and challenging state laws prohibiting married women from owning property. By 1848, equal rights for women was a divisive issue.

In July of 1848, Stanton, frustrated with her role staying at home raising kids, convinced Mott, Wright and McClintock to help organize the Seneca Falls Convention and write its main manifesto, the Declaration of Sentiments.

Together, the five women drafted a notice to announce “a Convention to discuss the social, civic and religious condition and rights of Woman” around Hunt’s tea table.

DECLARATION OF SENTIMENTS

The Declaration of Sentiments was the Seneca Falls Convention’s manifesto that described women’s grievances and demands. Written primarily by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, it called on women to fight for their Constitutionally guaranteed right to equality as U.S.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men and women are created equal,” the document stated. Inspired by the Declaration of Independence, the Declaration of Sentiments asserted women’s equality in politics, family, education, jobs, religion and morals.

The declaration began with 19 “abuses and usurpations” that were destined to destroy a woman’s “confidence in her own powers, to lessen her self-respect, and to make her willing to lead a dependent and abject life.”

Because women didn’t have the right to vote—a right given to “the most ignorant and degraded men”—they were forced to submit to laws to which they did not consent. Women were denied an education and issued an inferior role in the church.

Moreover, women were required to be obedient to their husbands and prevented from owning property, including the wages they earned (which technically belonged to their husbands). And they received unequal rights upon divorce.

In light of these abuses, the declaration called on women to “throw off such government.”

THE RESOLUTIONS

Next came a list of 11 resolutions, which demanded women be regarded as men’s equal. The resolutions called on Americans to regard any laws that placed women in an inferior position to men as having “no force or authority.” They resolved for women to have equal rights within the church and equal access to jobs.

The ninth resolution was the most controversial, as it called women “to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise,” or the right to vote.

Although its passage led many women’s rights proponents to withdraw their support, the ninth resolution went on to become the cornerstone of the women’s suffrage movement.

REACTIONS TO THE SENECA FALLS CONVENTION

In New York and across the U.S., newspapers covered the convention, both in support and against its objectives.

Horace Greely, the influential editor of The New York Tribune, echoed the opinion of many people at the time. While skeptical of giving women the right to vote, he argued that if Americans really believed in the Constitution, women must attain equal rights:

“When a sincere republican is asked to say in sober earnest what adequate reason he can give, for refusing the demand of women to an equal participation with men in political rights, he must answer, None at all. However unwise and mistaken the demand, it is but the assertion of a natural right, and such must be conceded.”

THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Two weeks later, on August 2, 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention reconvened at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, New York, to reaffirm the movement’s goals with a larger audience.

In the following years, the convention’s leaders continued to campaign for women’s rights at state and nationwide events. Reformers frequently referred to the Declaration of Sentiments as they campaigned for women’s rights.

Between 1848 and 1862, the participants of the Seneca Falls Convention used the Declaration of Sentiments to “employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and national Legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press in our behalf.”

After 72 years of organized struggle, all American women finally achieved the same rights as men at the polling box when, in 1920, women won the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

SOURCES

Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions. Rutgers University.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton. National Park Service.
Jane Hunt. National Park Service.
Lucretia Mott. National Park Service.
Mary McClintock. National Park Service.
Martha C. Wright. National Park Service.
Report of the Women’s Rights Convention. National Park Service.
Second Day of Seneca Falls Convention, July 20, 1848. Library of Congress.
Seneca Falls Convention. The Encyclopedia of New York State.
The Declaration of Sentiments, Seneca Falls Conference, 1848. Fordham University.
The Seneca Falls Convention. Library of Congress.
The Seneca Falls Convention: Setting the National Stage for Women’s Suffrage. The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

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Opinions … what’s your definition

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Opinions are personal beliefs or judgments, while hate speech involves expressions that demean or incite violence against individuals or groups based on characteristics like race, religion, or sexual orientation

Definitions

Opinion: An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on certainty or proof. It can encompass a wide range of thoughts and feelings about various topics, and while opinions can be controversial or unpopular, they are generally protected under free speech laws.
Hate Speech: Hate speech refers to any form of communication that attacks or discriminates against a person or group based on attributes such as race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This can include derogatory language, slurs, and incitements to violence or prejudice. While hate speech is often offensive, it is not formally defined in U.S. law, and its protection under the First Amendment is complex

Legal Context

First Amendment Protections: The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects a wide array of speech, including opinions that may be offensive or hateful. However, this protection is not absolute. Hate speech that incites violence or constitutes a true threat may lose its protection under the law
Distinction in Legal Terms: While opinions are generally protected, hate speech can cross legal thresholds that may lead to consequences, especially if it incites violence or constitutes harassment. Courts have established that for speech to lose constitutional protection, it must meet specific criteria, such as inciting imminent lawless action

Societal Implications

Impact of Hate Speech: Hate speech can have significant social consequences, contributing to a hostile environment for marginalized groups. It can perpetuate discrimination and violence, leading to calls for more stringent regulations against such expressions
Debate on Free Speech: The distinction between opinion and hate speech often sparks debate, particularly in academic and public settings. While some argue for the protection of all speech, others advocate for limiting hate speech to foster a more inclusive and safe environment
In summary, while opinions are a fundamental aspect of free expression, hate speech poses unique challenges that intersect with legal protections and societal values. Understanding this distinction is crucial for navigating discussions about free speech and its limits in a diverse society.

Sources: unconstitutional.net, legalclarity.org, Center for American Progress

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Crimes Sent to the Hague (ICC Jurisdiction)

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague prosecutes individuals for the most serious crimes under international law, as defined in the Rome Statute. These are not ordinary crimes — they are large-scale, organized violations of humanitarian law that often involve mass atrocities during armed conflict or peacetime

The Four Main Crimes the ICC Prosecutes

Genocide
Acts committed with the specific intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. This includes killing group members, causing serious harm, imposing measures to prevent births, or forcibly transferring children to another group l
Crimes Against Humanity
Serious violations committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against any civilian population, regardless of whether an armed conflict exists. Examples include murder, enslavement, torture, rape, apartheid, and enforced disappearances
War Crimes
Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions and other rules of armed conflict. These include:
- Deliberately targeting civilians or protected persons
- Using prohibited weapons
- Killing or torturing prisoners of war
- Forcing children under 15 into the armed forces
- Destroying property without military justification
- Taking hostages or unlawful detention of protected persons
Crime of Aggression
The use of armed force by a state leader against another sovereign state in violation of the UN Charter. Only those in a position to control a state’s political or military decisions can be charged

When the ICC Gets Involved

The ICC can act when:

The accused is a national of a state party to the Rome Statute.
The crime occurred on the territory of a state party.
The UN Security Council refers a situation to the Court

It complements, not replaces, national courts — it only steps in when national systems are unwilling or unable to prosecute

In short: The Hague’s ICC handles the gravest crimes — genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression — when they meet the legal thresholds and jurisdictional requirements under the Rome Statute

Sources: wiki, legalclarity.org