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Anita

@Ikat0

World traveler, tribal textile collector, design junkie, retired computer exec, analyst, experimental psychologist, COVID volunteer, [email protected]

Joined October 2009
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Welcome back to smoke season! Update: I bought a large carbon filter from a hydroponics/grow-op store and a 6" duct fan to match. It removes the VOCs and smell. I've tried hooking it up with a dryer duct to a window and CR box and just running it in a room
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With the horrible air quality from #ABWildfire I’ve put some MERV13 rated furnace filters in my windows so we can get clean, cool air in the house. It filters pollution out of the air as it blows into the house. Filtrete1900’s are MERV13. #yeg #yyc
Screen door with a furnace filter in the window portion.

ALT Screen door with a furnace filter in the window portion.

Slider window with a furnace filter fit in to filter outdoor air.

ALT Slider window with a furnace filter fit in to filter outdoor air.

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Good article on wildfire health impacts...please stay safe. Filtering indoor air is really important. More CR boxes will be on the way thanks to @LieslMcconchie . We may come collect air samples. yaleclimateconnections.org/2…

Indirect death toll from the L.A. fires may end up in the thousands » Yale Climate Connections

The toxic smoke from the fires, combined with disruption to the economy, health care system, and mental health may lead to thousands of deaths over the coming years.

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Bona Fide Masks® is heartbroken by the devastation caused by the LA fires. To support those affected, we’re donating ~250,000 Powecom KN95 masks. Donations are going to Dream Center Fdn LA, Pasadena Community Job Ctr, First UMC Pasadena, Mask Bloc LA, Airgasmic LA and others. We’re here to help during this difficult time. If anyone knows of other organizations that we can help please email us at [email protected]❤️😷 bonafidemasks.com
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The current meltdown in California insurance market — which is one of the major factors behind the number of homes built in extreme high fire hazard zones — dates to 1988. That’s the year California voters passed Prop 103. A political 🧵
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Nearly 300 Jewish leaders oppose mask bans. More than 2,200 Jews signed our open letter, including 75 clergy members and 70 leaders of Jewish organizations. All signatures were collected solely through word-of-mouth and unpaid social media. #NoNYMaskBan #NewYork
NYCLU (Find us on Bluesky) (@NYCLU) profile pictureNYCLU (Find us on Bluesky)@NYCLU13 Jan 2025
NEW: Nearly 100 organizations, 250 health care providers, and 300 Jewish leaders signed on to letters calling on New York lawmakers to ensure that no legislation banning masks advances in New York State this session.
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Important to remember during CA clean up- Thanks @ChemDelphine @Poppendieck & team Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study shows, but you can clean it up theconversation.com/wildfire… via @ConversationUS
Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study...

Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls − air purifiers aren’t enough, new study...

Wildfire smoke, even from fires far away, carries potentially harmful gases that, once inside, tend to stick around. An air quality specialist offers an easy, cheap, effective way to deal with it.

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4⃣Retweet this to help spread the word and connect us to people/places that can help us with quick distribution. We are already in close communication with @MaskBlocLA, @joaquinlife, @Clean_Air_Club_, and more!
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Replying to @gardenguarder @broadwaybabyto
Yes, it is definitely also airborne. It's just that the risk of infection over fomites is more significant in comparison.
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America has a 1.4 billion pound national cheese stockpile (yes really) that both Obama and Trump added to with massive bulk buys to keep a failing dairy industry happy, if you're wondering why nothing is being done to stop the spread of bird flu on American dairy farms
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This is a must read resource on air filters and ventilation 👇
The Sick Times (@thesicktimes) profile pictureThe Sick Times@thesicktimes25 Dec 2024
Clean air is a vital line of defense against illness, yet navigating filters and ventilation can feel overwhelming. Gillian Neimark talked with aerosol experts and smart laypeople who have installed filters in their homes, to make it as easy as possible. bit.ly/49QmSdX
The “No COVID Chandelier,” also called the “Fandelier,” a custom-made air purifier includes 18 fans and cleans the aerosols from the table, spreading clean air in every direction. It’s glowing in rainbow colors and hanging from the ceiling. In this image it is positioned on top of a star-shaped sky. The text reads: “The Sick Times: Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air. By Gillian Neimark.”

ALT The “No COVID Chandelier,” also called the “Fandelier,” a custom-made air purifier includes 18 fans and cleans the aerosols from the table, spreading clean air in every direction. It’s glowing in rainbow colors and hanging from the ceiling. In this image it is positioned on top of a star-shaped sky. The text reads: “The Sick Times: Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air. By Gillian Neimark.”

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A photo of a variety of clean air devices on a shelf. The text reads: Humidity matters: Aim for 40–45% relative humidity (RH): Viruses are less stable at moderate humidity levels. Avoid mold: Keep humidity under 50% to prevent mold growth in your home. Use a hygrometer: Monitor indoor humidity levels with an inexpensive device.

ALT A photo of a variety of clean air devices on a shelf. The text reads: Humidity matters: Aim for 40–45% relative humidity (RH): Viruses are less stable at moderate humidity levels. Avoid mold: Keep humidity under 50% to prevent mold growth in your home. Use a hygrometer: Monitor indoor humidity levels with an inexpensive device.

A photo of a living room with discreet air filters in it. The text reads: DIY air filter tips: Quiet PC fan filters: For low-noise air cleaning, use PC fans instead of traditional box fans. Travel-sized filters: Look for portable or collapsible options for clean air on the go. Placement matters: Always position filters centrally in the room for optimal airflow.

ALT A photo of a living room with discreet air filters in it. The text reads: DIY air filter tips: Quiet PC fan filters: For low-noise air cleaning, use PC fans instead of traditional box fans. Travel-sized filters: Look for portable or collapsible options for clean air on the go. Placement matters: Always position filters centrally in the room for optimal airflow.

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BREAKING: According to an NYPD intel report obtained by Ken Klippenstein, social media users who’ve expressed anything short of outright condemnation for the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO are now being flagged as potential “extremists” by counterterrorism authorities. Take a moment to understand this: there is increasing oppression of your free speech.
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Please share & repost, let's help inspire others to breathe cleaner air in 2025. @CorsIAQ, @Ikat0, @brownecfm, @ukhadds, @ThisHouseFresh, @cleanairkits, @danaparish, @LieslMcconchie, @bryan_kirschner, @Friesein, @javichu73 etc
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Christmas Eve & first day of Hannukah: breathe some fresh air! Here's my piece on ventilation & filtration, with a gorgeous photo of @TheFandelier's famous chandelier right up front. thesicktimes.org/2024/12/24/…
Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air - The Sick Times

Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air - The Sick Times

What if the air in your home could act as a silent shield against illness? Responding to the ongoing risks of COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens, many people have taken measures to improve the air...

thesicktimes.org
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Today @thesicktimes: Great explainer from @jillneimark about improving air quality in indoor spaces! thesicktimes.org/2024/12/24/…
Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air - The Sick Times

Invisible defenses: A guide for cleaner indoor air - The Sick Times

What if the air in your home could act as a silent shield against illness? Responding to the ongoing risks of COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens, many people have taken measures to improve the air...

thesicktimes.org
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🏥 @DrPaulOffit brilliantly breaks down why children technically get less vaccines today!
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Trans Alt & their donors Doordash, GrubHub & Lyft pressured pols to keep e-vehicles completely lawless to aid their corporate sponsors while the majority of NYers want e-bikes regulated!!!⁦@nyc_evsa⁩ ⁦@AFineBlogger⁩ ⁦@infopobn⁩ ⁦ nypost.com/2024/12/10/opinio…

Time to crack down on lawless e-bikers sowing mayhem on NYC's streets

Priscilla's Law, a City Council proposal, would require e-mobility devices to be registered and carry a license plate, holding riders accountable for breaking traffic laws.

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Healthcare insurance and private equity are the sole reason your ambulance ride is $1200 while the EMTs inside it are visiting the food bank. Healthcare insurance is how your employer justifies a lower salary even though you also pay for it.
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I’m a consultant in private practice in London and I treat patients covered by private medical insurance every day. If you think it’s better in the UK, think again. I’ll share some stories I and my colleagues see every day. After reading these please DM me or share your own 🧵
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NovaVax wants you to contact them if you experienced having other products pushed on you👇. #Novavax $NVAX @Novavax
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Novavax (@Novavax) profile pictureNovavax@Novavax4 Dec 2024
Replying to @NYPete2020
Hello, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please share more details via novavax.com/contact-us/usa or contact us at 1-844-NOVAVAX (668-2829) Mon-Fri 8 am to 8 pm EST.
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