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46% of Tissues Contain This 'Cancer Chemical' - Do Yours? STORY AT-A-GLANCE
* Mamavation tested 13 facial tissue brands for PFAS "forever chemicals." 46% showed indications of PFAS, with organic fluorine levels ranging from 10 to 25 parts per million
* 66% of products with PFAS indications were advertised as bamboo-based. All products with PFAS indications claimed some type of environmentally friendly feature or certification
* PFAS chemicals are linked to numerous health issues, including reduced immunity, increased allergies, endocrine disruption, and cancer risks. They're found in many consumer products and industries
* The study categorized facial tissues into "Not Our Favorite," "Better," and "Best" categories based on organic fluorine levels and environmental impact of materials used
* Mamavation has conducted similar studies on various consumer products, including makeup, cookware, food packaging, and cleaning products, to identify PFAS contamination and safer alternatives
KOOTENAI COUNTY
NEWS SOURCES
Gem State Chronicle The purpose of this publication is to bring you the news and analysis you need to effectively fight for liberty in the Gem State. I (Brian Almon) want to help you be informed, to know what is going on, and to understand the historical context. I want to encourage and motivate you to get involved at the local level, to build a movement that is capable of saving our state and our country. I invite you to join me on this journey as we struggle to preserve the Gem State for our own posterity.
Gem State Patriot News This is an independent news website that reports the news and offers interesting articles and opinions from people around the state of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest with no connection or obligation to any other organization.. There is no charge for this news website and its only purpose is to inform all those around our great state of problems, new ideas, changes, and events that are taking place in different areas of Idaho.
Idaho Dispatch The goal of Idaho Dispatch is to bring you political news that gives you both sides of the story without all the personal bias which often finds its way into news articles. We also cover stories that many media outlets refuse to cover but are important to many Idahoans.
Idaho Freedom Caucus THE IDAHO FREEDOM CAUCUS IS A DEDICATED GROUP OF PRINCIPLED, PROVEN STATE LEGISLATORS WHO CONSISTENTLY UPHOLD THEIR CONSERVATIVE VALUES AND BELIEFS. STAY INFORMED ON KEY ISSUES THEY'RE WORKING ON THROUGH THIS SUBSTACK.
Idaho Signal equalizes the playing field by amplifying, in real-time, the ignored voices of our champions of liberty in the legislature and solid grassroots conservatives across the state.
Kootenai Journal The mission of The Kootenai Journal is to report the news truthfully without personal commentary, so that our North Idaho community is well informed, educated, and inspired.
Redoubt News The goal of Redoubt News is to inform and educate citizens on important news stories from a perspective of individual liberty.
Redoubt Report conveniently lists all your favorite conservative sites in one location, as well as constantly updated headlines.
PREPAREDNESS
How To Use Pepper Spray You want to purchase a pepper spray that is easy for you to use and has the stopping power necessary to help you get away if a situation arises.
In theory, it appears that pepper spray is easy to use if faced with the need to use it. Simply point it in the direction of your attacker and press the button down right? If you are under this impression, read all of the below and commit to practice with it. Let’s outline what you should be practicing and why.
Senior Citizens and Self-Protection Growing older is a fact of life. We are all aging and we all will deal with the physical, mental and emotional changes that come with growing older. These realities do not have to mean however, that we must accept being vulnerable to criminals and sick, violent evil people. There is much we can do to “arm” ourselves with the tools, knowledge and training to be prepared to deny those that wish to do us harm access or victory over us. Aging is inevitable, but victimhood is not. Stay aware, stay strong, stay prepared and stay safe!
Storing ammo isn’t necessarily as simple as putting it in a box and forgetting about it. It requires a little bit of pampering Stay Away from Extreme Heat. Keep Your Ammo Dry. Preserving the Shelf Life of Your Ammo. Tips to Help Preserve Ammo (humidity control, tag and rotate ammo, put it in a gun safe). Ammo needs the same kind of love and care as your rifles, shotguns, and pistols. You can’t just buy ammo, let it sit neglected in a corner of your attic or basement for years, and still expect it to function properly. Extending the life of your ammunition to a decade and beyond is not rocket science. As long as it’s stashed away in a cool, dry place, you should be good to go.
The importance of a surreptitious draw How does one do a surreptitious draw? To start with, don’t get in a hurry. You get access to the gun slowly. Rapid movement draws attention. Slow movement is often not noticed. Having an intervening barrier (counter, display) further assists in avoiding notice. While the crew is busy doing something else, you have time to assess (“CAN I? -- SHOULD I?”), while you slowly get the gun. The loud “clack” of a kydex holster is contraindicated for such use -- but they may not notice it if you slowly pull the pistol clear of the holster. Once it’s time to move and you’re committed, time is of the essence, consistent with good accuracy. While people decry square range practice, the practical aspect is knowing what you can do 100% when there are no intervening variables -- and what you’re less able to do perfectly. It’s not just stealth but smarts. Knowing how to think gives you your best chance to fight �" and to avoid a fight -- another day.
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ZEITGEIST
Bonhoeffer‘s Theory of Stupidity Dietrich Bonhoeffer argued that stupid people are more dangerous than evil ones. This is because while we can protest against or fight evil people, against stupid ones we are defenseless -- reasons fall on death ears...
The Recycling Lie That’s Hurting Our Economy and Environment Many millions of Americans dutifully sort their trash, believing that recycling saves the environment and facilitates sustainability. But what if this greentopian ritual not only doesn’t help the Earth, but actually harms it and the economy to boot? ... The market -- which is democracy applied to economics, as the people determine what goods and services will prevail with their “votes” (daily buying choices) -- isn’t perfect. Yet it’s the best general measure we have of a proposal’s rationality. Thus, if the market doesn’t warrant something’s (e.g., recycling’s) existence, we should think twice about it. Apart from basic laws, an idea that must be enforced by government usually isn’t a good idea.