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Saturday, February 7, 2026
Hong Kong Study: Tumble Clothes Dryers Generate Air Pollution from Microfibers
Tumble dryers create microfibers, which can damage human health. Eliminating this source of air pollutants is not an easy task.
More on the Morbidity Risk of Omicron: “Like a Chess Grandmaster Playing Against Schoolboys”
A lot of the misunderstanding of Omicron is actively cultivated.
Africa Faces an Uphill Battle Against Western Emissions to Combat Climate Change
African nations are disproportionately vulnerable to climate change, even though .the continent accounts for the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions – 3.8%.
Biden Under Fire for Resisting Calls to Distribute N95 Masks to All
The Biden administration dithers, while meanwhile Bernie reintroduces legislation that sends N95 masks to every U.S. household.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/12/2022
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Federal Judge Denies Facebook’s Motion to Dismiss, Allowing FTC Antitrust Lawsuit to Proceed and Discovery to Commence
Judge James Boasberg denies Facebook’s motion to dismiss the FTC’s antitrust action, thus allowing the lawsuit to proceed and discovery to commence.
Omicron Surge Empties Supermarket Shelves: Food Supply Shortages Are Here to Stay
Omicron exacerbates food supply chain issues, leading to more empty supermarket shelves.
Novak Djokovic: The Legal Problem of Having One Rule for Some, Another for Everyone Else
Australia has loosened entry requirements for vaccinated visa-holders, but tough rules remain in place for the unvaccinated.
20 Years and 4 Presidents Later and Gitmo Still Not Closed
Human rights groups call on Biden to keep his campaign promise to close the Guantánamo Bay detention center.
More Covid Delusion: Thermography for Health Endangers Patient Health via Eschewing Masks in Favor of Ozone
A shaggy dog story on how Thermography for Health endangers patients also illustrates the “ozone protection” con/self delusion.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/11/2022
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U.S. Interior Department Moves to Block Some Oil and Gas Leasing on Alaska’s North Slope
Interior Department restricts oil and gas development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Researve.
