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The Firefighters Podcast
#370 Honouring Martin Green: A Family's Story with Latitia & Evan Green - PGI Particulate Protection & Decontamination Seminar 3 of 6

The Firefighters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 52:39


Send us a textHonouring Martin Green: A Family's Story - Welcome to this special episode in our six-part mini-series on firefighter cancer, protection, and decontamination — brought to you with the support of PGI, leaders in high-performance protective gear for those who serve on the front line.Today's conversation is one that hits straight to the heart. We're honoured to share the story of Martin Green — a firefighter with over 30 years of service, a respected professional, a devoted husband, and a loving father. Martin tragically lost his life to cancer, a disease that continues to take far too many from our fire family. In this episode, I sit down with his wife Latitia and their son Evan to talk about the man behind the badge — and the journey they've walked since his diagnosis and passing.This isn't an easy listen, but it's an essential one. Latesha and Evan speak with courage, grace, and honesty about the cost of service, the reality of occupational cancer, and the ripple effects it has on families and communities. Their story brings a deeply personal dimension to the conversations we've been having throughout this series — reminding us that behind every statistic is a life, a legacy, and people left behind.If you're a firefighter, a leader in the fire sector, or simply someone who cares about protecting those who protect others — this episode is a powerful call to action. It's about raising awareness, driving cultural change, and making sure no firefighter family has to walk this path alone again.This one's for Martin — and for every firefighter we've lost too soon.Let's get into it.ACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

The Firefighters Podcast
#369 PGI Particulate Protection & Decontamination Seminar 2 of 6 with John Lord

The Firefighters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 27:22


Send us a textMy guest to day is John Lord, John is a Training specialist in Incident Management and a global leader in bringing attention and driving change in the fight against firefighter cancer.this is part of of a powerful six-part mini-series dedicated to one of the most critical issues facing our profession: firefighter cancer, protection, and decontamination.In this series, recorded around the Particulate, Protection & Decontamination Seminar held at Biggin Hill on March 27th, 2025, we dive headfirst into the hard truths and urgent conversations we need to be having — not tomorrow, but today. With input from survivors, health and safety leaders, mental health advocates, and operational experts, we unpack everything from current understanding of contamination-related cancer risks to real, practical steps departments are taking to reduce exposure and save lives.This isn't just about facts and figures — it's about impact. It's about learning from lived experience, sharing the latest research, and equipping firefighters and fire sector professionals with the tools to protect themselves and their crews. From the trauma of diagnosis to the innovations in kit and station design, we'll look at how our culture is shifting, what barriers still need breaking, and what true protection looks like in 2025 and beyond.Brought to you with the support of PGI — leaders in high-performance protective gear — this series aims to educate, inspire, and drive change. Because protecting those who protect others isn't optional — it's essential.Let's get into it.connect with John HEREACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

The Firefighters Podcast
#368 PGI Particulate Protection & Decontamination Seminar 1 of 6 with Andy Slater PGI

The Firefighters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 18:05


Send us a textwelcome to a very special episode, the launch of a powerful six-part mini-series dedicated to one of the most critical issues facing our profession: firefighter cancer, protection, and decontamination.In this series, recorded around the Particulate, Protection & Decontamination Seminar held at Biggin Hill on March 27th, 2025, we dive headfirst into the hard truths and urgent conversations we need to be having — not tomorrow, but today. With input from survivors, health and safety leaders, mental health advocates, and operational experts, we unpack everything from current understanding of contamination-related cancer risks to real, practical steps departments are taking to reduce exposure and save lives.This isn't just about facts and figures — it's about impact. It's about learning from lived experience, sharing the latest research, and equipping firefighters and fire sector professionals with the tools to protect themselves and their crews. From the trauma of diagnosis to the innovations in kit and station design, we'll look at how our culture is shifting, what barriers still need breaking, and what true protection looks like in 2025 and beyond.Brought to you with the support of PGI — leaders in high-performance protective gear — this series aims to educate, inspire, and drive change. Because protecting those who protect others isn't optional — it's essential.Let's get into it.ACCESS THE PODCAST LIBRARY & EVERY EPISODE, DEBRIEF & DOCUMENT CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydratedSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.*** Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Beyond Clean Podcast
Planet Decontam: The IFU Memory Maze: Is Decontamination IFU Compliance Achievable?

Beyond Clean Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 38:37


Picture it: You're standing in decontam, 10 case carts deep, trying to track down the right IFU—and the OR rushes in with a STAT turnaround tray. In this moment, memory, speed, and accuracy collide—and compliance is put to the test! On this week's episode of Beyond Clean's Planet Decontam, Art Babiy joins us to tackle the real-world challenges hidden inside instrument IFUs. From real-time access issues to the serious risks of non-compliance, we explore why true IFU compliance remains one of the toughest hurdles in Sterile Processing. If you're tired of getting lost in a maze of IFUs, this is one conversation you don't want to miss. Season 28 of Beyond Clean releases under the 1 Episode = 1 CE delivery model. After finishing this interview, earn your 1 CE credit immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. Visit our CE Credit Hub at https://www.beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits.  #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #WeFightDirty #Podcast #Season28 #IFU #Compliance

RNZ: Morning Report
Asbestos slurry hits homes in Wellington

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 2:29


Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and Worksafe say there is no risk to the general public, but to keep residents safe, they're removing the gardens from a handful of nearby properties. RNZ's Kate Green spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Cannabinoid Connect
#410: The Future of Clean Cannabis: Joe Edwards on Decontamination, Compliance & Innovation

Cannabinoid Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 49:51 Transcription Available


Keeping cannabis clean is more critical than ever. In this episode, I sit down with Joe Edwards, Chief Science Officer at Yofumo Technologies, to discuss the game-changing role of decontamination in the cannabis industry. We dive into: ✅ The hidden contamination risks in cannabis cultivation ✅ How Yofumo's ozone-based technology is revolutionizing decontamination ✅ The tightening of compliance and new testing regulations ✅ How cultivators can stay ahead of the curve and avoid costly recalls ✅ The future of cannabis decontamination beyond cultivation With over 15 years of experience in cannabis science and innovation, Joe shares his deep insights on facility design, regulatory challenges, and industry best practices. If you care about the future of clean, safe, and high-quality cannabis, this episode is a must-watch!

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea
How Decontamination Happens in Space

Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 28:41


Guest: Dr Lokesh Joshi, Stokes Professor of Glycosciences at the Infectious Diseases Section of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the University of Galway.

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
Pathogen decontamination technology for safer space exploration

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 4:56


University of Galway spin-out Aquila Bioscience is collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a nature-inspired pathogen decontamination technology for safer space exploration. Traditional antimicrobial measures, while effective on Earth, present significant limitations in space due to potential toxicity, pathogen resistance, and long-term stability concerns. The unique conditions of spaceflight elevate the risk of infectious diseases by altering both human and microbial physiology. Decontamination technology for safer space exploration Aquila Bioscience's approach to pathogen decontamination is informed by an extensive review of International Space Station microbiome research, which identified key pathogens posing health risks in confined space environments. These include viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and skin infections. Professor Lokesh Joshi, Founder of Aquila Bioscience and Stokes Professor of Glycosciences at University of Galway, said: "Aquila Bioscience is committed to addressing the critical challenges of pathogen exposure in space. Our Pathogen Capturing Technology aligns with the principles of safety, sustainability and innovation that are essential for the future of space exploration. We are honoured to have the European Space Agency's support as we push the boundaries of innovation. This collaboration underscores the importance of developing sustainable, non-toxic and effective solutions for challenges associated with space exploration." Aquila Bioscience is pioneering a groundbreaking solution to enhance health and safety protocols for space missions called Pathogen Capturing Technology (PCT). Unlike traditional antimicrobials that may lead to pathogen mutations, sterilisation tolerance, or antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Aquila Biosciences technology provides a safe, effective and eco-friendly alternative that is stable over long periods as space agencies and commercial spaceflight companies strive to ensure the health and safety of their crews. Professor Joshi said: "The deployment of our pathogen control technology in space missions has the potential to revolutionise decontamination protocols, enhancing the safety and well-being of astronauts while supporting sustainable and responsible space exploration." Aquila Bioscience's innovative technology employs a selection of natural protein-carbohydrate molecules on a biodegradable matric that act as molecular-Velcro, to capture and remove harmful pathogens without damaging human skin or surfaces. The Pathogen Capturing Technology's biodegradable composition also addresses critical spaceflight constraints such as payload weight and waste management, ensuring its suitability for long-duration missions. The solution has been inspired by the knowledge of how nature protects humans from germs encountered on a regular basis, offering a non-toxic alternative to conventional decontamination agents like alcohol, bleach, and ammonium compounds, which are often unsuitable for skin use due to their harshness and potential toxicity. The project is sponsored by the European Space Agency (ESA) under ESA Initial Support for Innovation (EISI) activities, funded through the Discovery Programme. About Aquila Bioscience Aquila Bioscience is a leader in developing innovative, nature-inspired technologies for pathogen capture and decontamination. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and effectiveness, the company's solutions are designed to address critical challenges in healthcare, defense, and space exploration. About University of Galway Established in 1845, University of Galway is one of the top 2% of universities in the world. We are in the top 50 universities globally for sustainable development in line with the United Nations SDGs. We are a bilingual university, comprised of four colleges, 18 schools and five research institutes, with more than 19,000 students, including around 3,000 international students....

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
Dublin-Based Akara Robotics Deploy Two Decontamination Robots to NHS Hospital

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 3:48


An Irish robotics startup has developed two decontamination robots that have been deployed in a UK hospital, with the important mission of cleaning its wards and operating theatres more efficiently. Thanks to a generous financial donation from the Friends of the Friarage, the Northallerton hospital, which is part of the South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Friarage Hospital is currently home to Akara Robotics' cutting-edge UV decontamination units. Following positive initial trial results, two of Akara's decontamination robots - winners of the Best Newcomer award at the Infection Prevention Society Conference 2024 - can now be seen in the hospital's clinical decisions unit, wards and operating theatres as part of the next stage of the clinical evaluation of the technology. Working in tandem with the strong team of environmental services staff, the robots serve as a powerful tool to enable the hospital to decontaminate rooms with a quicker turnaround time. Niamh Donnelly, Co-Founder and Chief Robotics Officer of Akara Robotics said: "Akara's robots build on more than a decade of robotics and artificial intelligence research conducted at Trinity College Dublin, from which the company spun out. Unique AI capabilities give our robots the ability to operate autonomously, which enables them to navigate and decontaminate clinical rooms based on a programme of cleaning instructions that they are given. "We are extremely proud to see our robots working in a hospital setting. It's wonderful to know that they are making a real difference in helping to keep patients safe, and serves as great vindication for all the hard work the team has put in over the years." ? Frontline staff, working with Akara, have created a bespoke workflow app with the aim of removing the need for paper checklists and providing real-time alerts when rooms are available, further enhancing efficiency. James Dunbar, consultant in infection and general medicine as well as chair of the Friarage Clinical Collaborative, said: "Microbes with resistance to antibiotics are probably the biggest emerging challenge in healthcare today. Our main defence is cleaning and decontamination. Last year, our pilot study using Akara technology had amazing results. We are so grateful to the Friends of Friarage for funding our continued collaboration. It is massively exciting to work with absolutely cutting-edge robotic decontamination units and be right at the forefront of innovation." Conor McGinn, CEO of Akara and Professor at Trinity's School of Engineering, said: "Our robot has been designed not just to improve the quality and consistency of cleaning but to make life easier for staff by streamlining workflows. Importantly, it helps hospitals enable quicker room turnaround times and shorten the time it takes for patients to be admitted. We're proud to see our technology making a real difference at the Friarage Hospital and excited to continue supporting their efforts to stay at the forefront of innovation." Earlier this year, Akara was accepted into the Techstars Healthcare Accelerator in Los Angeles, a program sponsored by leading US healthcare providers, including UnitedHealth and Cedars-Sinai. Following the successful completion of their first trial in a US hospital, Akara has gained early traction in the American market. In September, the company was also recognised as the Best Newcomer at the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) Annual Conference. Looking ahead, Akara aims to expand its presence in the US healthcare market while continuing to scale operations in Europe. The company is also preparing to formally launch a new product next year designed to help hospitals reclaim lost time in their surgical departments, improving efficiency and patient throughput.

Canadian Army Podcast
CBRN Defence (S6 E2)

Canadian Army Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 26:16


Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials are often the plot point in disaster and action movies. For soldiers, they are a potential threat on the battlefield or when responding to a domestic crisis. Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Hubble is the Director of the Joint CBRN Defence team, and he explains how the Army does all the heavy thinking about CBRN for the Canadian Armed Forces.Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.caConnect with the Canadian Army on social media:Facebook  | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTubeVisit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.Copyright Information© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2024

This Week in Microbiology
322: Photohydrolysis Decontamination Reduces Healthcare-associated Infections

This Week in Microbiology

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 58:12


TWiM explains how ticagrelor alters the membrane of S. aureus and enhances the activity of vancomycin and daptomycin without eliciting cross-resistance, and the development of a novel continuous disinfectant technology that decreases healthcare-associated infections in ICUs by 70%. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Michele Swanson. Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode Ticagrelor and S. aureus (mBio) Novel disinfectant technology (Am J Inf Control) UVC-LED to inactivate foodborne pathogens (Appl Envir Micro) UV disinfection systems (ACS Photonics) High-touch surfaces in specialized patient care area (CDC) Take the TWiM Listener survey! Send your microbiology questions and comments (email or recorded audio) to twim@microbe.tv  

Pre-Hospital Care
Front of Neck Access (FONA) and the SALAD technique (Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) With Cliff Reid

Pre-Hospital Care

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 40:35


In this conversation, we will examine the concept and skill of Front of Neck Access (FONA)and also the Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination (SALAD) technique.  Join us as we dive into this high-stakes procedure with pre-hospital retrieval specialist Cliff Reid. We'll explore the indications, complications, and potential risks of FONA. Cliff will talk us through the innovative SALAD technique, which mitigates complications and improves success rates. Real-life case studies will illustrate the challenges and decision-making involved in pre-hospital FONA. Whether you're a seasoned provider or a trainee, we want to offer insights into mastering one of the most crucial pre-hospital procedures in a critical care situation.   To do this I have Cliff Reid with me. Cliff has over two decades of experience as a physician in air ambulance and critical care transport services, he has developed extensive expertise in advanced airway management techniques. As an educator, he has trained numerous pre-hospital professionals worldwide, sharing his knowledge and advocating for best practices in airway management. You can find more by Cliff here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/74lr2fXfmxfHRyL3ncKM00TuD31ij4HE#/

Montana Public Radio News
EPA expands eligibility for Butte homes in need of lead decontamination

Montana Public Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 1:29


The Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday released a new plan that will expand the number of homes in Butte eligible to receive free cleanup of lead contamination.

The CEEP Disaster Preparedness Journal Club
Decontamination - dry, wet and in the cold.

The CEEP Disaster Preparedness Journal Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 39:31


 The debate about dry versus wet decontamination is not a new one. This paper that looks at a very interesting in vitro methodology to do a comparison, and also looks at an issue we have not addressed before, does ambient temperature have an impact on decon effectiveness? Those of us who live in climates with colder seasons will find this particularly interesting.

Beyond Clean Podcast
Let that Sink In: Dangers to Scopes in Decontamination

Beyond Clean Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 32:25


Gowns on, gloves up -- it's time to #FightDirty in this week's new episode of our latest podcast series, "Unbroken: The Care and Handling of Endoscopes!” We're diving into scope decontamination processes with our endoscope experts, Bobbie Gaskins, Nicholas Day, and Garett Kaple. They're teaming up to explore the intricacies of proper cleaning techniques, the importance of selecting the right cleaning tools, and the potential consequences of improper care and handling. Whether you're dealing with flexible or rigid scopes, this episode is packed with actionable steps to enhance your decontamination processes and help keep your SPD's bottom line from going down the drain. So, turn up the volume and join us as we discover game-changing decontamination strategies for ensuring clean and safe scopes for every patient, every time! This innovative 6-week podcast series is designed to empower you and your team to transform your approach to endoscope care and handling. Each episode features industry experts, educators, and frontline technicians, sharing their knowledge and experience, ensuring you stay at the cutting edge of endoscope innovation and best practices. Whether you're in Sterile Processing, the OR, or Infection Prevention, this series will equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your endoscope processes. A special thanks to our sponsor Richard Wolf, for making this series possible! Their commitment to education and quality in endoscope care has been instrumental in bringing this series to life. For more information, contact Richard Wolf customer service at info@richardwolfusa.com   Visit our CE Credit Hub at beyondcleanmedia.com/ce-credit-hub to access this quiz and over 350 other free CE credits. #BeyondClean #Endoscopes #SterileProcessing #PatientSafety #RichardWolf #UnbrokenSeries

The Detailing Bay
Paint Decontamination

The Detailing Bay

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 8:31


In this instalment from our talk through guides, we're looking at paint decontamination. It's a simple and satisfying step and will help you to get the best shine from your paint. This podcast, and our Detailing Bay YouTube channel, are from www.cleanyourcar.co.uk we're known (and pride ourselves) on honest advice. The information we give is based on our years of experience and having our hands on all the detailing products. The Detailing Bay is the detailing podcast from Clean Your Car. For all of the products we've mentioned here, visit www.cleanyourcar.co.ukKeep updated by following us on Instagram @the_detailing_bay, on YourTube The Detailing Bay and by subscribing to our podcast.

Cannabis Business Podcast
Ensuring Safe Harvests: Cannabis and Microbial Decontamination

Cannabis Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 16:42


Today, we're diving into a significant topic that highlights a crucial aspect of the agricultural industry: food safety and regulatory compliance. Specifically, we're focusing on the challenges faced by California's almond producers during the infamous salmonella outbreak. The video discusses the importance of proper microbial decontamination in the cannabis industry, highlighting the challenges faced by cultivators in maintaining product quality and safety. It explores how the founders of Zeal, a company that provides a non-chemical, organic solution to address microbial issues, entered the cannabis industry after their experience in the food industry dealing with similar concerns around pathogens. The video emphasizes the necessity of having a "kill step" in the cultivation process to ensure products pass stringent microbial testing requirements and avoid costly product recalls.

Hearts of Oak Podcast
Noor Bin Ladin - Last Minute Push for WHO International Health Regulations to Control Global Health

Hearts of Oak Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 57:32 Transcription Available


Show Notes and Transcript Noor Bin Ladin returns to Hearts of Oak to discuss the World Health Organization's role in advancing globalism and its impact on the United States.  She highlights amendments at the 77th World Health Assembly regarding pandemic treaties and national health authorities.  Noor delves into WHO's funding sources and expresses worries about the organization's expanded powers in responding to global health emergencies, emphasizing the implications for national sovereignty and individual freedoms.  She calls for local activism to challenge health-related laws, repeal unconstitutional measures, and reduce big pharma's influence on global health policies, advocating for awareness, involvement in local politics, and the defence of bodily autonomy and constitutional rights in the face of potential global health governance by the WHO. *Items of reference mentioned in the podcast... WEBSITE                      wehurtothers.com JAMES ROGUSKI         jamesroguski.substack.com Noor Bin Ladin was born in Switzerland to a Swiss mother and Saudi father with the most controversial last name of the 21st century, at first glance it isn't obvious that she would be a freedom loving, Americanophile and patriot at heart. Noor's background story and early life were recorded in her mom's bestselling book, "Inside the Kingdom: my life in Saudi Arabia", by Carmen Bin Ladin. In short, her mother realised that she couldn't bring herself to raise her three girls according to Saudi culture, she fought a long, harsh battle in Swiss courts in order to gain their freedom and secure their upbringing in the West with Judeo-Christian values. This clash between her life and how different it would have been in Saudi Arabia had her mother lost, made Noor appreciative of the values and freedoms in the West from early on in her childhood. Travelling to America extensively from the age of three onwards further cemented her love for the American way. Though she has largely kept to herself since the tragic day of 9/11, Noor can no longer stand by and watch as America burns. A supporter of President Trump since his campaigning days of 2015, she felt compelled to speak up ahead of the 2020 elections, the most consequential in America's history. Why? Because the more we are to take a stand in the fight for the Free World, the higher the chance of saving Western Civilization from the brink of collapse. Connect with Noor... X/TWITTER          x.com/NoorBinLadin SUBSTACK          noorbinladin.substack.com/ PODCAST            rumble.com/c/NoorBinLadin  Interview recorded 4.6.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER        x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE            heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS        heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA  heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP                  heartsofoak.org/shop/ TRANSCRIPT (Hearts of Oak) I am so happy to have Noor Bin Ladin back with us once again. Noor, thank you so much for joining us again today. (Noor Bin Ladin) Thank you for having me, Peter. It's a pleasure to be back on the show with you. Oh, thank you. It's always good having someone on more than once. I thoroughly enjoyed discussing your background, your life, and where you are now in your activism. And we're going to talk about something completely different today, which is a huge topic, a contentious topic and a confusing topic. So we'll see what happens there. But people can find you @NoorbinLadin on Twitter or X. And of course, your Substack, which is essential reading. And that's just noorbinladin.substack.com And all the notes, all the links are in the description for viewers and listeners. So make sure you go after the end of this. I know you'll want to subscribe to NoorbinLadin.substack.com. The WHO, World Health Organization, we've heard. Maybe I can just ask you first, Noor, how did you kind of become interested in an entity that probably most of us hadn't actually heard about until the COVID tyranny? But how did you get interested and begin to delve into the WHO and kind of what they were? Well, Peter, as we discussed last time when I was on the show for the first time, you know, my interest is in the history of globalism and how obviously that intersects with the planned decline of the United States of America, you know, my nation that is very dear to me. And looking at globalism as a whole, especially the last 200 years, but more specifically the 20th century, you understand that the globalists have built one giant superstructure in order to advance their agenda of a one world order, this new world order, this one world government and the who is one of many many vehicles that was set up in order to push forward with this agenda of theirs of you know centralizing all the resources in the world centralizing power into one governing body essentially and they use many different tools many different crises such as you know quote pandemics and for that reason the WHO plays a key role so that's how I became interested in the WHO, but it's very much related to all the work that I've been doing in the sense that the WHO is one piece of the puzzle. And of course, I know you've been a key reporter on the ground there on this topic and many others for the War Room. And it's always good to connect with the War Room posse and anyone who brings information and news to the number one political podcast in the States. And I've enjoyed many of those. Thank you. Let me get into what we want to talk about, which is this decision at the World Health Association. It was the 77th meeting. I know many of us think, where have we been? 77 of these just flew past. But there have been 77 of these. Most of them, many of us were and have been completely unaware. But they adopted what are called the IHR, which are the International Health Regulations Amendments. Tell us how this meeting, the WHA, what was the intention of it? And again, we'll go into talking about how this was pushed through seemingly at the very end of it without proper assessment or looking at, probably when everyone was just wanting to finish off and go to bed, this was slipped through. But yeah, tell us about the WHA, this 77th meeting of it. Sure. I'll start by giving a little bit of context. So indeed, all eyes were on Geneva last week, Geneva, Switzerland, my hometown, where the WHO have their headquarters. Every year they meet in the UN building to host the World Health Assembly which is their annual meeting and this is where the member states and you know the executive board and the WHO entity essentially decides on their plans and whatever items are on the agenda and this year's annual meeting the 77th World Health Assembly was of particular interest to a lot of people in the world because everybody was kind of holding their breath to see what was going to happen with the so-called pandemic that was one track that was one legal instrument that was supposed to be presented last week and then the second track were the amendments to the international health regulations which were initially adopted back in 1969, there was a first big set of amendments that were adopted in 2005 and now this is the second, you know, kind of package of amendments that were adopted, as you mentioned, at the 11th hour on the final day of the WHA. And so coming back to the first track so that we get that one out of the way. Everybody was waiting to see what was going to happen with the so-called pandemic treaty. A lot of propaganda over the past couple of years, you know, post the scamdemic. A lot of our leaders in the world, many different, quote, stakeholders pushing for a pandemic treaty to be reached at this 77th WHA. Obviously, Big Pharma, manufacturers of, quote, vaccines, different alliances. We can come back into that later because there were a few announcements by CEPI and Gavi following the WHA. But on the Friday prior to the WHA starting on the 27th of May, it was announced by the WHO that it was likely that they weren't going to be able to reach an agreement on the pandemic agreement. I smelled a decoy straight away while others were prematurely celebrating and unfortunately it was unwarranted. This is also something we can get back into a bit later. But essentially the decision what transpired and this was announced as well on the final day of the WHA at the same time as the adoption of the amendments. But the WHO, the member states have decided that they were extending the negotiation period for the pandemic agreement. Up until next year at the next WHA, WHA 78 in May here in Geneva once more. And with an objective of actually finalizing the agreement before the end of the year. So they're going to put pressure on the different member states to reach an agreement before the end of 2024 but they're giving themselves some extra time until May just in case and also announced in that same statement negotiations will resume in July of this year so we're going to keep looking at what's coming out of these negotiation meetings out of Geneva and, over the next few months, because that's not over at all. It's just delayed, but it's very much still on. So that's the first track. And then the second track, the amendments were adopted very late on the 1st of June, the final day. I think it was expected that they were going to pass at some point during this week. It wasn't expected that it was going to be so late during the time frame for the WHA. And these amendments are certainly not a victory for the people. And we can get into that in terms of what the amendments actually are during this interview. Okay, well, you mentioned about we were all given this false sense of security by many people by being told, It's not going to happen. It's been paused, delayed. Don't worry, we've won the battle, but the war may go on. I think we've talked before about the danger of putting out information which is not necessarily true, maybe wishful thinking, maybe pure misinformation. And we attack governments and mainstream media for misinformation but it does seem as though sometimes it happens on our side and that announcement by many commentators that actually it's been paused, we've won this battle seem to be part of that misinformation. Yes it was actually quite frustrating and I did my best to push back against it straight out of the gates already on that Friday that I mentioned before the start of the WHA on social media. Because it's hard enough that we need to fight against the disinformation on quote, the other side from the other side from the mainstream media, like all the propaganda that they wage against us. But then we also need to fight back against disinformation, you know, whether ill intentioned or not, you know, So from our side, it's a little bit disheartening. And because the issue here is that you give people a false sense of hope or a false sense of having a moment of respite. Is that how you pronounce the word? Yeah, respite, yeah. Respite when actually this is the time where we really need to be pushing back really strongly and even more so like there's no space for us to let down our guard and I think the other the other side understands that very well which is why you know they make it so convoluted and they have all these different tracks and instruments and they put out the propaganda it's a way of, I mean, there are many objectives to that, but including demoralization and getting people discouraged. And so when you have that thing on our side where people are celebrating, although it's unwarranted, you kind of like take the wind out of people's sails at a very critical moment in reality. We obviously we have two main international bodies which we are all concerned, we've got the WEF and that's more in the economic and the WHO is looking at health but how does because we've seen some discussions in the media in the UK over the last maybe two months, three months calling into question the power of the WHO and these regulations. But how is it made up? Is it government representatives that go and they vote? Because the WHO is funded by individuals and entities and governments. But what individual power is it that Switzerland sent a representative, the UK sent a representative, and they come together and vote and they're accountable to their national governments or people? Or how does the setup work? I'm so glad you asked that question, Peter. Thank you so much. There is a lot of confusion and many misconceptions as to what is actually going on, especially with this term sovereignty. And this is the reason why I have been doing a podcast series on my podcast, Noor Bin Ladin Calls, with James Roguski, who is the number one researcher on the WHO. A lot of what I know and what I'm learning about the WHO is thanks to my conversations with James and his Substack, which I have subscribed to and read regularly. And that's the reason I really wanted to do regular phone calls with him for myself, but more importantly for the audience to try and make sense of actually what is going on and the key distinctions, because as I said, they make it complicated on purpose. And people need to understand, I'm going to try and make it as simple as possible. We are dealing with tentacles of the same octopus, and they advance in lockstep, all of like all of these stakeholders to use, you know, the globalist terms, they're all advancing together. And so the key point, if I had to boil it down to one thing, is that this has nothing to do with health. And this is about all of these stakeholders getting together and figuring out how they are going to continue to poison world populations. And I'm going to borrow a brilliant sentence by James, who I just mentioned. You know, this is about our decreased health and their increased wealth. This is what the WHO, Big Pharma and our governments and all these other organizations and institutions are working towards and we can get into as well the the inception of the WHO why it was set up in the first place and the fact that it's been rotten since the very beginning and designed for this purpose but this is especially true or manifests in a very clear way when you look at the the last few years and the pandemic industry that they've essentially created out of thin air to push these, quote, pandemic related products onto the population, whether it be faulty PCR tests that we know are completely useless for the purpose of diagnostics, these so called, you know, medications, these drugs like Remdesivir, and, of course, the genetic modifying jabs. Experimental jabs. What they're trying to do with these two instruments, along with many other initiatives and regulations and activities, is to institutionalize this new pandemic industry and push more of this poison onto the population. And it's not a question of the WHO stealing the sovereignty of our nations. And this is something, again, I understood with James, because in the documentation, it doesn't say that. It's about coordinating the response to these so-called pandemic emergencies between the different stakeholders, allowing them to make a profit while poisoning us. And our governments are in on this. This is the crux of the matter, is that our governments are driving this. They themselves are drafting and enacting legislation that not only supports these international instruments, but actually are even stricter in their application. And it's not the WHO that's going to say, close down your borders. It's our own countries that are going to close down our borders, make foreign travellers either quarantine, get jabs, and have these procedures done to them upon entry of the country if they want to continue to travel, vaccine passports, etc.. We saw with COVID, we got the preview of what our governments did to us. They didn't need the WHO. WHO makes recommendations, has these regulations, and then our nations can point to the WHO, as you know, the health authority, to justify their tyrannical rule over the populations. And, I think it's very important for these distinctions to be made because when people go around saying certain things, that aren't right, or precise, it leads to a lot of confusion. And then, you know, you have Tedros who goes on stage or whatever in different conferences and says, oh, there's so much disinformation and misinformation and we have to fight against that. Well, he's not entirely wrong when he says that, because on our side, we're not doing the due diligence of communicating accurately about what's actually going on. And, you know, obviously everybody makes mistakes. I make mistakes. I just really do try my best to do a good job in terms of explaining this. And when I don't know what I refer to people who really know their stuff. And in this case, it's James Roguski. You know, we mentioned that the outset of this conversation, the WHO, it's just one piece. And I'm much more of a macro person looking at how all of these pieces fit together and I also love history so you know I'll look more into the history of things and how we got to this point and the different steps that the globalists took in order to get us to where we are, which is, you know, on the brink of the realization of this agenda, 2030 agenda, new world order agenda. But looking at the different individual pieces, we really need to look to people who are doing the most thorough job. And in this case, it's James Roguski. So you really need to have him back on the show, Peter. I will, I love talking with James. He was thorough. He was open. It was a great conversation. And I know you and James have done many chats, many interviews. I had one. Yeah on that on that point I encourage people to go to my Substack the latest article is a 15 minute chat I had like, the last episode of the podcast with James is featured in the latest article on my Substack and we do a kind of like briefing or debrief of what happened during the WHA so to understand what transpired I would encourage people to watch that Oh, absolutely. Can I ask about the, I want to get into the regulation, but another question about the makeup. You've got a lot of money comes from countries and private organizations into a lot of these entities. And I think the US is maybe the biggest funder of the WHO with probably, I think, $400 million is what I read. But then the Bill and Melinda Gates also gives a lot. Then you've got other UN bodies like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, that also give a lot of money. Explain a little bit maybe about what that means because you've got the vax, a quasi, organization representing vaccine organizations and it is pumping money into this and that could be seen as very good that the media could portray that as this is wonderful they're actually contributing to world health but there seems to be a darker side and I always worry about when organisations are involved in funding that have no representation, no say with the public, with the government. It's one thing you can lobby your government. But actually with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we don't have a seat on the table. We can't write a letter to Bill and complain. They are a power and authority onto themselves. So tell us a little bit about the funding. Great question. I actually built a website with my friend Nick Chirruti called wehurtothers.com. And you'll see there's a whole section on the page dedicated to the WHO on funding. So all this information is available there, but I'll obviously just answer your question. WHO gets funding via two key ways. The first one is through the membership fees of the member states, that accounts for about 20% of their funding. And the rest, the 80%, is done through voluntary donations, which can be from the member states themselves if they want to give more than what they're obligated to give. And via any other institution, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, such as the Rockefeller Foundation. I made sure that in that section on wehurtothers.com, I had a special link regarding the relationship between the WHO and the Rockefeller Foundation. The WHO wouldn't have been able to exist in its shape without funding from the Rockefeller Foundation and support from the Rockefeller Foundation, who had already been instrumental in setting up the WHO's predecessor health body in the League of Nations. So we can draw a straight line, you know, from the early 20th century to today with the Rockefeller Foundation. And anyway, we can do that with regards to anything that has to do with, quote, health and medicine, because they really captured all of this. And to your point what I was describing a bit earlier about you know the WHO being this coordinator or facilitator or quote middleman acting you know for the benefit of big pharma and for them to be able to put more and more and more money into their pockets, this is what this funding is about and this is what you know CEPI's role Gavi's role is about it's about putting in place via the WHO, the structure of this business deal in order for them to continue profiting of off of our ill health caused by them in the first place. Well, this is how the industry works. They give us something which has side effects, and then there's a solution for that, which is another drug. So it is, yeah. And one thing that is interesting, and I actually pulled it up for you before we did our interview, but you see both Gavi... And CEPI made announcements relating to the pandemic treaty following the World Health Assembly's decision. And I mean, I'll put this online on my Twitter just after our call. So in the meantime, it'll be available. They urge the delegates the member states the WHO to reach an agreement with regards to this pandemic treaty because obviously they have an interest there in terms of getting all of this deal structured so that they can continue as I just mentioned pushing their poisonous jabs onto the population. Let me just mention it was wehurtothers.com we'll put the link in the description of wehurtothers.com for delving into the work that Noor and others have done into the background of the WHO. So make sure and use that and delve in deeper. Yeah, if I just may say one word about this, it's a great tool that we built with Nick because we aimed to do a sort of repository of WHO information from alternative sources, you know, who are trying to draw attention to the ills of the WHO, but also we have a lot of official documentation in there so that you can see for yourself through the WHO speak, obviously, what it is that they're pushing forward through that vehicle. So I really encourage people to go look at that website. And obviously, I also have all the interviews I've done with James listed there and just documentaries, articles. So whatever medium you prefer, it's a great tool for you to educate yourself on the WHO and the con that is WHO on behalf of big pharma. Absolutely. Let's go into the amendments that were passed at the 11th hour. Again, you mentioned this has been there, the International Health Regulations 2005. So they've been there, set in legal stone. However, that actually works. But this has now been a big change to that. And of course, off the back of a supposed pandemic, it's a perfect opportunity to revisit something like this. But maybe let us know some of those amendments and why they are concerning. Yes, the first thing I'll say in terms of procedure is that these were adopted in a fraudulent way, because according to Article 55 of that very document, this final text needs to be made available a minimum of four months before the World Health Assembly. So that would have been end of January. So that was completely thrown out of the window. And in terms of what happens now that they've been adopted, there wasn't a vote or anything like that. It's more of a tacit acceptance. Member states now have, I think, between 10 and 18 months to reject these amendments. So this is where we need to be acting and telling our, governments and the representatives, you asked me a question earlier about how it works, our government sent a delegate, there's a delegate that is selected by our government. So the Biden regime has, you know, their who delegate that comes here to Geneva for these meetings etc representing the government the Biden regime I can't call it a government obviously, there are 10 to 18 months now to reject for our you know countries our governments to reject them so we need as you know a people in each of our respective countries to be like banging on about this and asking for our governments to reject this, obviously. But I'm not sure how successful we will be considering that all of our governments are captured, but this is very important and that's why a lot is riding as well on what happens this year in 2024 with so many elections going on in the world, but most importantly in the US. It's true. And with all the meaning, you've got European parliamentary elections happening more or less now. And I'm intrigued at the change that could bring with so many populist parties on the right raising concerns. Sadly, in the UK, we've also got an election and we're going to get a Labour government. So it's going to be the love of the WHO is going to just be increased massively with a hard left government. But of course, then the election in November could change how funding works for the WHO. But I kind of think even if President Trump is able to regain that position in the White House, probably other entities, I mean, if that's 400 million, that drops off. I can imagine other entities will step up because this project is too important to fail. Yeah. Before we go into the amendments, as you just asked, to that very point, I wanted to bring up this special character. His name is Lawrence Gostin, and he is currently the director of the WHO's Center on Global Health Law. He's been working in the health, public health sector for decades. He even worked with Hillary in the 90s. He was working on health policy since the 70s, but in the 90s, he was working with Hillary when she was the first lady. He authored the US's Model State Emergency Health Powers Act in 2001. And we know how much legislation came out of that that was detrimental to the people. He authored a book entitled global health security, a blueprint for the future, I posted this on Twitter you just go and read the book's description and you understand exactly what we're talking about in terms of them building out this architecture for global health and how this is going to impact us as people using national institutions like our health services etc, national governments and also international institutions working hand in hand to push this, right? So this is what the book is about. And he put out an interesting tweet. Saying, Dr. Tedros tells the WHA he's confident the pandemic agreement will be finalized. WHA is likely to extend the mandate for negotiations for five to 24 months. So this was during the week before the official announcement came out. U.S. diplomats wait to find consensus, but think it'll take one to two years. If Biden loses the White House, the US will surely pull out. So he was saying that during the week. So they're aware that it depends on what happens in the US, right? And it's obvious that they're expecting that the US would pull out should President Trump regain, and rightfully so, his place in the White House, because he started the process of exiting, of having the U.S. exit the WHO. Unfortunately, the timeframe wasn't long enough because once you trigger that, you need one year before it comes into effect. And one of the very first executive orders that Biden signed after that sham of an inauguration ceremony was to get the US back into the WHO. Okay, so take us through some of the amendments that have been made and why they should be of concern to us. I really encourage people to read the amendments themselves to echo what James says. I know it's really convoluted. So I also encourage people to go to James's Substack because he highlights the key bits. And I'm actually going to read from one of the articles that he made with regards to that, selecting a few of the key amendments that we need to be looking at. And the first one people need to read in full actually is Article 1, because Article 1 is all about definitions. So from the outset of the regulations, they just changed a few of the definitions and added some of them or amended some of them. And so the first one I'd like to read, which is relevant to everything we've been discussing in terms of them wanting to poison us with these products, is the definition of, quote, relevant health products. So, relevant health products means those health products needed to respond to public health emergencies of international concern, including pandemic emergencies, which may include medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices, vector control products, personal protective equipment. Decontamination products, assistive products, antidotes, cell and gene-based therapies and other health technologies. So those were added. And if you paid attention, they used the term pandemic emergency and that definition. So now I want to read the definition for pandemic emergency. Pandemic emergency means a public health emergency of international concern that is caused by a communicable disease. And one, has or is at high risk of having wide geographical spread to and within multiple states. [34:42] Two, and is exceeding or is at high risk of exceeding the capacity of health systems to respond in those states. Three, and is causing or is at high risk of causing substantial social and or economic disruption, including disruption of international traffic and trade. Four, and requires rapid equitable and enhanced coordinated international action with whole of government and whole of society approaches. And so the point that needs to be made with this definition it's that it's so vague and so wide-ranging and the person, according to these regulations that gets to determine what is quote a pandemic emergency is the director general of the WHO Dr Tedros Gabriel and so he can wake up tomorrow and say oh this is this pathogen or this you know virus qualifies as a pandemic emergency and then that would trigger certain things and allow states to implement some of some of the regulations that are in this in this document and one of the key new things in the document pertains to the creation of what they have termed a national IHR authority. So each member state within their health system is going to create a national IHR authority and also an IHR focal point that will be tasked with coordinating with the WHO. And I think if I had to choose one term to to make it clear for people is coordination, switch it for sovereignty and the who is going to steal your sovereignty which is not accurate and change it for coordination this is about coordination the who coordinating with our own governments and our own governments being you know the the tyrannical organisms that will be effectively enacting laws on a national level in and as an expression of their national sovereignty, you see this is where this is perverse and James explains this very well, if the United States of America, if the the federal government decides, hey you. You're a Swiss national, if you want to come and visit in the US you need to be jabbed, you need to have digital id with your vax status etc, you need to quarantine upon your arrival regardless of whether you come via air, boat, seas or land, this is a decision by the US government and it's a decision that they already made Peter, during this scamdemic, the first round COVID, I was not allowed to go to the US as a unvaxxed non US citizen. And we got a preview during that round of what it is our countries, our governments can do as an expression of their national sovereignty with the full backing and complicity of the WHO and these regulations. So this moves from previously, the WHO gave recommendations and governments fell into line, every single government but in theory I guess a government could have said, this is nonsense, we're going to reject that, but this seems to be legally making that enforceable that states must now comply. That's a great point you make, because a lot of the confusion is also due to the fact that we had quite different drafts a year ago. And in the initial drafts, it did appear that there was an issue of sovereignty and the WHO having these types of powers over states. It was the reading of those documents with the legally binding, they had the term legally binding in there and other provisions. And I was also following the release of these documents, I was also mentioning the fact that this was a power grab by the WHO. But in the meantime, throughout this year, we've had new information with leaked documents. And now we have this final official document that was released a few days ago. That is the final version that was adopted, as we mentioned, at the 11th hour. And it's not as, I want to say stringent as the previous versions, there is language you know, the member states shall, the state party that's how it's referred to in the document, the state party shall, you know, may compel the traveller to undergo, so they do kind of like a, it's kind of like a gymnastics exercise where they they manage to circumvent certain things, but the end goal is the same for all of them and so they're playing with the law, they're very good at playing with the law but the result inevitably is the same, loss of freedom for us, the people at it, the loss of sovereignty at the individual level. Using or abusing power at the state, at the national level, and the international level. And of course, I mean, James' article is exceptional. We'll put a link in going through those. But it does seem that the ritual of absolute power to quarantine anyone, to demand that happens. But then it's also about international travel. It's not just about the States. They then will make recommendations which are, in effect, demands that actually international travel is subject to whatever. I think one of the that talks about vaccinations but i think in in part of it it says any in article 31 it says additional established health measures that prevent the control, so any extra health measure, it's not, it doesn't say you know, you need to get a jab or wear a mask, it's like anything that may be needed that is dangerous. Yeah and what is key here, Peter, is that they agree on all this stuff when it comes to the measures and what our own, countries are going to compel people to do. This is not the point of contention. And I understood this very well with James. This is about the business deal. The negotiations is about figuring out who is going to get a piece of the pie. They've agreed on all the measures and how they're going to deal with us plebs once the next pandemic comes around, which there is a consensus. It's not about if, it's about when the next pandemic comes around. So the point of contention, why these negotiations are taking so long, be it with the IHR or with the pandemic treaty, is about how they're going to structure their deal and how they're going to distribute the spoils. And that's why I wanted to come to Article 44 because this is what it's about, Article 44 and Article 44BIS. Not BS. No, it should be BS. It definitely should be BS, but let me read. I'm not going to read the full thing. It's a little bit long, but no, but I should. It's really important. If you bear with me like two minutes, I'll read the full thing. So Article 44.2bis states parties subject to applicable law and available resources shall maintain or increase domestic funding as necessary and collaborate, including through international cooperation and assistance as appropriate to strengthen sustainable financing to support the implementation of these regulations. Tutor, pursuant to subparagraph C of paragraph 1, state parties shall undertake to collaborate to the extent possible to a. Encourage governance and operating models of existing financing entities and funding mechanisms to be regionally representative and responsive to the needs and national priorities of developing countries in the implementation of these regulations, b. Identify and enable access to financial resources, including through the coordinating financial mechanism established pursuant to Article 44b is, necessary to equitably address the needs and priorities of developing countries, including for developing, strengthening, and maintaining core capacities. [Which brings me to Article 44bis. 1. A coordinating financial mechanism. The mechanism is hereby established to a. Promote the provision of timely, predictable, and sustainable financing for the implementation of these regulations in order to develop, strengthen, and maintain core capacities as set out in Annex I of these regulations, including those relevant for pandemic emergencies. B. Seek to maximize the availability of financing for the implementation needs and priorities of state parties, in particular of developing countries. And C. Work to mobilize new and additional financial resources and increase the efficient utilization of existing financing instruments relevant to the effective implementation of these regulations. This is an important part I'm almost done. 2. In support of the objective set out in paragraph 1 of this article, the mechanism shall enter alia a. User conduct relevant needs and funding gap analysis. B. Promote harmonization, coherence, and coordination of existing financing instruments. C. Identify all sources of financing that are available for implementation support and make this information available to state parties. D. Provide advice and support upon request to state parties in identifying and applying for financial resources for strengthening core capacities, including those relevant for pandemic emergencies. C. Leverage voluntary monetary contributions for organizations and other entities supporting state parties to develop, strengthen, and maintain their core capacities, including those relevant for pandemic emergencies. 3. The mechanism shall function in relation to the implementation of these regulations under the authority and guidance of the health assembly and be accountable to it. And so I'm not going to read Annex 1, but as it refers to Annex 1, and it's all about creating the structure and the core capabilities for surveillance, on-site investigation. Laboratory diagnostics, implementation of control measures, etc., determining the risk of communication in terms of the disease. But what it means is that they are essentially setting up the infrastructure so that the poorer nations can also be able to say, hey, the pathogen you've identified, well, that we've identified in our mechanism, like in our, how would you say, with the core capabilities set up that we've put in our countries, the pathogen comes from us. So we want to be able to get a percentage of all the profit that you make off of the products, the health-related products that you create for the so-called pandemic. And this is what happened, you know, with Omicron in Africa, right, where they gave away, you know, Omicron, the genetic resources, the genetic resource, pardon me, of Omicron, and then Big Pharma created all these products off of the back of it, you know, the boosters and stuff. And so they made an agreement where rich countries would give funding so that the poorer nations could set all of this up and have the right to claim the spoils basically of the products that will be created off of the back of these pathogens. And this is the point of contention, by the way, with the pandemic treaty was how they were going to agree on the PABS system, the pathogen access and benefit sharing system, because they need, you know, these quote, pathogen or genetic resources or sequences to base their poison on and then it's about distribution and it's you know these nations they're not saying what they should be saying, is that we don't want these poisonous products, we don't want to be forced to take these poisonous products which is what our nations should be saying, they're saying, hey we want a piece of that poisonous pie, as James refers to it, we also want to to get money from these criminals that are in charge of our different countries, they also want to get money in their pockets so this is what this whole process has been about. It's about profiteering off of our continued ill health. Yeah profiteering and control absolutely. Noor it's always difficult to squeeze a huge topic like this into an hour but maybeI will put the links up and people do need to read James's Substack and they can go through the articles and everything is there. Yeah I'm sorry reading article 44 and article 44bis, it's so dry this language and it's, James said it on our podcast the other day, he gave out very good medical advice. He said, if you want to fall asleep at night, if you, suffer from insomnia, just read these documents. And it was so true, ahead of recording that very podcast episode with James, you know, we did it 24 hours after all of these announcements were made. And so that following day, I was reading the amendments and it wasn't in the evening, it was in the afternoon and it still managed to make me really drowsy. So listen, bless James for spending so many hours reading every single word in these documents. But, yeah, it's done on purpose, you know, to really not make people want to read these documents and therefore be properly informed. But I'll echo James, you know, read the damn documents if you want to know what it is they're up to. And for sure, listen to other people that are talking about this subject by all means. But if you really want to grasp what's going on, just go and do the research as well and do the reading yourself. Thankfully, you have a few people that you can look up to who can give you pointers. This is what James does. He gives you pointers and he says, hey, look at this, look at this, look at this, look at this. But the time to just consume news from whatever source and just take it at face value, we know that doesn't really work. So don't even listen to me. Just go and read the documents. I agree. And just for the last few minutes, can I just ask you about people responding? We talked about 10 to 18 months about being extended, the negotiating period being extended. That's part of the pandemic treaty. But, I mean, how can people be involved? They can obviously raise awareness online, on social media. Is it a case of writing to governments? I mean, what can people do when they're armed with the information? What's kind of their next step? Listen, you need to be focusing at the local level and regional level. So, for example, in Switzerland, they are preparing a law on epidemics. That's the name of the law. It's currently being redrafted it's to be presented in 2026, I'm involved with local, associations and organizations that are trying to raise awareness in the wider population, we have, we are very fortunate here because we can vote directly on on laws you know through our referendum process we also have the ability to put forward quote initiatives, so for example on the 9th of June, I'm going to go vote. There's an initiative to protect bodily autonomy in terms of vaccine mandates and to have that added specifically in the constitution. We do have an article in the constitution that protects the integrity of a human being, but we want to make it specific so that there's no way to go around it when they introduce the law on epidemics. And in the US, I mean. You have so many laws that should be repealed because they're completely unconstitutional. Laws, as I mentioned, some of them that derive from this act that Lawrence Gostin authored, the U.S. Model State Emergency Health Powers Act in 2001. This was, when the anthrax thing was going on. He had actually started working on it two years prior in 1999 kind of like the patriot acts you know they had started working on it also in the 90s so they were preparing a few things ahead of different crises, let's put it that way and so that US model state emergency health powers act from that I don't know how much legislation, how many laws were derived that you really need to be looking in your own country what's going on, your health and, what's HHS in the US, oh you're in England sorry, but for the American audience stuff coming out of HHS, how they coordinate with the CDC and all of these corrupt sick and evil institutions. Listen, just take big pharma down, all of it, and all of these associated institutions. It's been going on for at least 100 years longer. But, for the sake of focus, we can just talk about the 20th century and how basically everything was set up to push poison and to suppress actual remedies. Not manufactured by big pharma. So this is the root of the problem of what's going on. It's really looking at the entire structure within which the WHO sits. Well, Noor, I really do appreciate you coming on and giving us that, not only background information, but the call to action. I know people want to delve deeper into your Substack and also James both of the links are in the description so thank you so much for coming on unpacking what you're seeing there and what's going to impact every country in the world, so thank you. I hope I was able to bring a little bit of of clarity because as I mentioned at the outset of the conversation, it is very convoluted it does take time, people don't have time, people are busy fighting other battles, figuring out how to survive. And I just hope that, my work, certainly James's work that I know for sure because it does help me, but I hope that what I'm doing can help orient a little bit and provide a little bit of clarity with all this confusion. So thank you everyone for listening up to now and even sticking till the end, despite the reading of Article 44 and 44 BIS, which was so boring, but important. It is. And, Noor, I've certainly learned a huge lot just listening to you. So I know our audience will feel exactly the same. So, Noor, thanks so much for today. Thank you.

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Find out how to make your new home as spick and span as possible when you move in with this helpful cleaning guide from Movers.com. Learn more at https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/tips-for-achieving-that-new-home-feel.html Movers.com City: North Brunswick Township Address: 1596 U.S. 130 Website: https://www.movers.com/ Phone: +1 866 343 1243 Email: sales@movers.com

The DIY Detail Podcast
How to SPRING CLEAN your car: a detailing guide | DIY Detail Podcast #90

The DIY Detail Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 31:25


It's that time of year -- time to get your ride deep cleaned for Spring! So, what should you do, and where should you start?In this episode, we cover:(01:10) Salt Rings on Carpet(04:30) Cleaning & UV Protection (07:30) Cabin Air Filter (09:30) Don't use this air freshener!(10:10) Odor neutralizing tip(12:00) Window cleaning tip(15:30) Undercarriage cleaning(18:40) Winter/Summer wheel swap (21:00) Proper Washing Techniques & Decontamination(24:00) Unclogging your paint(27:20) Protecting your paintPRODUCTS USED:ALL CLEAN: https://bit.ly/AllCleanDIYDetailINTERIOR CERAMIC: https://bit.ly/DIYInteriorCeramicRINSELESS WASH: https://bit.ly/RinselessWashCRYSTAL CLEAR GLASS CLEANER: https://bit.ly/CrystalClearGlassCleanerINCREDIBLE SUDS: https://bit.ly/IncredibleSudsDECON TOWEL:  https://bit.ly/FineGradeClayTowelIRON REMOVER: https://bit.ly/3GfY4iMWATER SPOT REMOVER: https://bit.ly/WaterSpotRemoverDIYQUICK BEADS: https://bit.ly/QuickBeadsCERAMIC GLOSS: https://bit.ly/CeramicGlossWe mentioned how to use Water Spot Remover to actually remove water spots! That video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9KG9Q0JxlEWe also mentioned how to ceramic coat your car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KjzEbnVrEWebsite: https://diydetail.com/Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcastJoin the DIY Detail Facebook Group!: https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup#autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

ExplicitNovels
The White Room: Part 3

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024


Nick & Chloe's daughter discovers the purpose of her birth. By Djmac1031. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. (The following is a continuance to the story The White Room.) Adora's 4th Birthday "Daddy?" "Yes, sweetheart? What's wrong?" "I had a dream." "You had a bad dream, sweetie?" "Not a bad dream, Mommy. Just, a dream." "Here, sit down. Tell us about it." "I dreamed I was in a weird place. Everything was all white." [[MORE]] "All white, you said?" "Yes. And I was naked. And there was a voice, talking to me, but nobody was there." "What did the voice say to you, baby? Try to remember everything." "It told me not to be a-scared. That they weren't going to hurt me. That they were just giving me an, imhaminasayshin?" "Imham, you mean examination?" "Yes! An eshaminayshin." "What else, sweetie? What else do you remember?" "They shined a light on me. A blue light. It made me feel happy. And sleepy." "And then?" "And then they said I was doing good, but I wasn't ready yet." "Wasn't, ready,” "Yes. Then they told me to go to sleep, so I did. And then I woke up in my bed again." "Think, hunny. Think really hard. Did they say anything else? Anything at all?" "They said, they asked if you and mommy were taking good care of me. I said yes. Then they said to tell you 'hello.' And,” "And, what?" "And that they would see us again soon." Adora's 21st Birthday. "Happy birthday, Adora!" As she blew out the candles on her cake, Adora took a moment to reflect back on her life, and how grateful she was for it. She didn't make a wish. At twenty-one, she felt a little old for that kind of thing. And besides, what would she wish for? She already had everything she wanted right here. Adora hadn't seen her parents since Christmas, having spent Spring Break traveling abroad with friends. Now she was back in her childhood home to spend the summer with them. Unlike many of her friends, who hated having to go home for the summer, Adora cherished it. She loved her parents, and had missed them deeply. "So, how's your classes going?" her father asked. "Find the cure for cancer yet? "No," Adora laughed. "But I'm working on it." Adora was what many would consider a prodigy. At age three, she was already reading; by age four, she was writing her own stories. She was always a curious child, constantly asking questions, wanting to know how everything worked. Her parents would often find her in her room, taking apart her toys and, later, things like her computer, to study how they functioned. She never failed to put them back together properly after. By the time she'd graduated, Adora had her choice of colleges to attend. She chose John Hopkins for its biomedical engineering courses. Because by then, her biggest curiosity had become how the human body worked. More specifically, why it aged, broke down, got sick. Not that Adora had ever dealt with that. She couldn't recall one day where she'd ever had so much as the sniffles. Even during flu season the previous winter, when all three of her roommates were bogged down with it, she had felt perfectly fine. Adora had never thought much about it during her youth. She'd always just assumed she'd inherited her strong immune system from her parents, who never seemed to get sick, either. They also never seemed to age. At sixty-four, her father didn't look a day over thirty. No gray tinged his hair, nor any bald spots. No middle aged paunch around his waist, no arthritis, no back or vision issues. Her mother, now forty-three, still had the fresh faced beauty of a woman in her twenties. And the body to match. They'd always been physically active, of course, and had introduced Adora to regular exercise as soon she was old enough to walk. Adora was no slouch physically herself, having inherited her mother's slender yet curvy frame, along with her father's blonde locks and hazel eyes. She'd chalked up her natural beauty and great build to the healthy lifestyle her parents had taught her, along with good genetics. Sitting across from them now as they sipped their coffee to wash down the exquisite cream cheese frosted red velvet cake they'd gotten her, she wondered, not for the first time, how they had managed to stay so young looking while everyone else's parents she knew had aged considerably over time. "We got you a present," her mother smiled, pulling a large box from beneath the table." Opening it, she found the complete set of medical textbooks she needed for next semester, and a summer season pass to the art museum. "Thanks, Mom, Dad," she said, hugging each of them in turn. They spent the rest of the evening together catching up, before finally deciding to retire for the night. They made plans to spend the next day at the beach. Adora was glad for it. While she'd visited some lovely beaches overseas, she missed the California sunshine. She'd also missed her bedroom. It felt smaller than she remembered, but there were many comforting memories here. Stripping off her clothes, Adora climbed into bed. Just as she began to doze, a strange humming noise reverberated throughout the room. Adora sat up just in time to catch a bright flash of light right outside her window. Then the world went black. Conjoinment Nick sat up from the platform with a start, every nerve alive, his senses on full alert. It only took a second for his eyes to adjust to the brightness. And only a moment longer for him to register where he was. "Holy shit. I'm back." He quickly spotted his wife, Chloe, on a platform across from him. She was already sitting up, her eyes wide with surprise. Turning as one, they found their daughter, on her own platform, still sleeping. She was, as they were, completely naked. "Nick?" Chloe's voice trembled with tension. But she showed no panic, only questioning and concern. They stood as one and made their way over to their daughter, now just beginning to stir. "Mom? Dad?" Adora asked in a still sleepy haze, "Am, am I dreaming again?" "No dear," Chloe answered softly, taking her hand, "this is no dream." "Where, where are we? And, why are we naked?" Adora wasn't upset or embarrassed at the sight of her parents' nudity, or in finding herself nude as well. They had raised her to be comfortable in her own skin, and not to see nudity as shameful or sinful. But she certainly hadn't expected to wake up to find them naked here with her in a place she'd only seen before in her dreams. "I suppose we have a lot to talk about," sighed Nick. Adora sat in rapt attention as her parents told the story of the alien abduction that had brought them together, and the experiments that had led to her conception right here in this very place. It sounded like some fantasy, like the sci-fi stories she used to read as a kid. But as they concluded their tale, she instinctively knew every word of it was true. "Well," said Adora after a long, thoughtful pause, "that certainly explains a lot." "What do you mean?" Chloe asked. "Well, for starters, it would explain why you two never seem to age, or get sick. Why I don't get sick either. And," she finished with a wry grin, "why you like to visit nudist resorts so much." "You seem to be handling this pretty well," Nick noted. "Much better than your mother and I when we were first brought here." "I, I know this place," said Adora. "I've dreamed of it. Several times. When I was little." "We remember," Nick nodded, "and we don't think those were dreams. We think they were just, checking up on you." "And you didn't tell me?" "We didn't want to worry you," said Chloe. "You were a child. You thought they were dreams. We didn't see any reason to convince you otherwise." "Plus, it hasn't happened in years, at least that you've told us about," said Nick. "We thought maybe they'd just, I dunno, gone away, forgot about us." Adora stood, tentatively taking her first steps in this strange yet familiar environment. "So why are we here? Now? Why did they bring us back?" Before either of her parents could postulate an answer, all three were enveloped in soft, blue lights. "Relax," Chloe instructed her daughter as the beams slowly separated them across the White Room. "Don't fight it. They won't hurt us." "I know, Mom. I've done this before, remember?" The beams scanned them for several minutes, flickering through various colors. Their ears hummed and tickled with each vibration shift. From nowhere, a voice all three were familiar with spoke. "Scan complete. Lifeforms still operating within acceptable parameters, but suffer from minor environmental contamination. Decontamination process commencing." Nick felt the familiar tingling sensation begin deep inside his body. "Hold on, Adora," he called out, "this may feel, strange." The three of them floated on invisible strings as the cleansing process ran through them, small clouds of dark particles emanating from their pores to transform into glowing gold specks as they floated upwards into nothingness. Then the lights went red. "No!" Nick cried, "Stop! Now!" "Why?" The Voice asked. "Previous research has found this experience causes pleasure in lifeforms. Do you no longer find such stimulation enjoyable?" "This is not the time," snapped Nick, fighting his already rising erection. "Release us! Please!" "As you wish." The lights went back to blue only long enough to safely lower them back to their platforms before they blinked off. "Dad?" What was that?" Adora asked, the crimson flush on her face and chest slowly fading. Nick leaned forward, trying to surreptitiously hide his arousal while deciding how to answer. Chloe noticed it with both amusement and concern. "Nothing," Nick finally answered. "At least nothing you need to worry about at the moment." "Hey," he continued, looking upward, addressing their abductors, "Not that it's not nice to see you guys again and all, but you wanna tell us what the hell is going on? Why are we here?" Nick didn't actually expect an answer. But he got one. "We have returned you to follow up on the results of our experiment. And to offer a proposition." "A proposition?" Chloe asked. "What do you want from us, and our daughter?" "She is ready. We wish to conjoin," the Voice answered. "Conjoin?" Nick echoed softly. "No. No way. You don't mean," "You are confused," the Voice responded. "It is understandable. It will be easier to show you." Without warning, a beam of brilliant white light enveloped Adora. Again her body was lifted from the platform. Jumping up, Chloe rushed towards her. "No! Don't you,” She froze in place mid-sentence, a blue light trapping her, distancing her from her daughter. Nick moved to intercept but was caught in his own light, now incapable of anything but watching. "Don't you hurt her," he threatened through clenched teeth. "Do not despair," said the Voice, its normally static tone now almost soothing. "This lifeform is precious to us. It will not be harmed." Chloe and Nick watched helplessly as Adora was moved to the center of the room. "It's okay," came her awestruck voice, "they're not hurting me. In fact, I feel,” The rest was cut off as the beam intensified, both in brightness and frequency. Descending from above, thousands of tiny white specks rained down over Adora, swirling around her like glowing snowflakes. After several moments, one of the flakes separated itself from the pack, landing on her forehead. Adora's eyes closed. Her head fell back as the tiny speck slowly absorbed into her and disappeared. The rest of the swirling cloud ascended, fading from view as the beam lowered Adora back to her platform and blinked off. Now freed as well, her parents again rushed to her side. "Adora? Are you okay? Wake up hunny," Chloe pleaded, desperately holding back her tears. Adora stirred. Wrapping her in his arms, Nick carefully guided her up. Her body trembled in his grasp. "Easy, sweetheart," he coaxed, "Just go slow. Take a deep breath. You're gonna be just fine." He hoped he sounded more confident than he felt. Hesitantly, Adora opened her eyes. Her normally soft hazel irises now sparkled with tiny white diamonds floating behind them. They were wide with wonder as she looked first at her father, then her mother. When she finally spoke, her voice rang with a familiar echo. "So this is what it feels like." Gagging, Adora lurched forward and vomited. Post-Conjoinment "Feeling better?" Chloe brushed back her daughter's hair from her face as she sat comforting her. "Yes," said Adora. "After suffering regurgitation due to initial reaction to conjoining, lifeform has resumed normal biological functions." "Good," snapped Nick, whirling from where'd he'd been pacing the floor, "So now you can tell me: What the hell have you done to our daughter?" Adora looked up at him, her face expressionless. "We have conjoined." Chloe gasped, finally understanding. "Get the hell out of her. Now!" Nick barked. "We are not hurting lifeform," the being now inside Adora spoke. "Conjoining is temporary. Lifeform is very precious to us. We will bring no harm to it, we assure you." "She is not an it," Nick seethed. "She's a human being, a unique individual, and her name is Adora. Please use it!" "Yes, of course. Our apologies. Adora. From your Latin. Loosely translated 'Beloved Gift.' Quite fitting." "Yes, we know that," Chloe snipped, "Now give us back our daughter!" "Mom? Dad? Don't worry, I'm here. I'm okay." The echo was gone from Adora's voice. "I can still see, still hear everything. It's, it's, I can't describe it. It's incredible!" Chloe burst into tears of relief. "I'm glad you're okay, sweetheart," said Nick softly. "But they can't stay inside you. They have no right." "We have every right!" the Being cried. "We are just as responsible for the creation of lifeform, of Adora, as you are!" "That doesn't give you the right to just waltz in and steal her body!" Nick yelled. "Now get out, or so help me, I'll,” Nick hadn't realized he'd raised his fist until he felt Chloe's hand on his arm. "What are you going to do, Nick?" she asked calmly, "Beat it out of her?" Nick dropped his head in shame. "No, of course not. I'm sorry. I just feel so,” "Helpless?" Chloe finished. "I know, my love. Me, too. But losing our heads won't solve this. There's got to be a better way." "Dad?" Adora was in control again. "Don't be angry, please. I'm okay, I promise. But, they, they need me." Nick knelt before her, taking her hand. "Need you?" He was calmer now, steadier for hearing her true voice. "Why?" "I, I think they're sick, Dad. I think they're, dying. And I want to help them." "Dying?" Chloe said, her face sympathetic. "How, how can you help?" "If you allow us, we can explain," answered the Being. Chloe and Nick sat to each side of their daughter, holding her close as the alien intelligence inside her began its tale. "Eons ago, we were much like you. Carbon based lifeforms, living on a planet very similar to yours. "Over time, we evolved. We shed our physical forms to become beings of pure energy. "This solved many problems. There were no more wars. No more things to fight and hurt each other over. No more famine. No more illness or suffering or death. "But as the millennia wore on, we forgot ourselves. Our individuality. Our uniqueness. We became a collective mind, a hive. "While we had knowledge, we had no purpose, no reason for being. We succumbed to ennui. We atrophied. We began to die off from the lack of will to exist. "Those who remained decided we must find a new way. Our knowledge had become too vast, too valuable to the universe, to simply go extinct. "And so it was decided we should create new lifeforms, new bodies which we could then inhabit, and use them to rediscover ourselves and our purpose for being. "We first attempted to create our own lifeforms. We were, unsuccessful. "We then decided to find existing lifeforms that might suit our purposes. Something we could use as a model, a template to work from. "We scoured the universe, looking for compatible lifeforms. After a long search, we found them." "Earth," Chloe gasped. "You found Earth. Us." "Yes," said the Being, "We discovered your world, your species." "But it was not an easy task. Your species was primitive, underdeveloped. Time was needed for you to grow, evolve. Time, and, on rare occasions, a little guidance in the proper direction." "So you were responsible for the evolution of the human race?" Nick asked with astonishment. "No. And yes. But only nominally. A tweak in development here. A minor correction of flaw there. But we could not solve every problem. We are many things, but we are not what you would call 'Gods.' "And so we waited, bided our endless time, and allowed nature to run its course. Until we thought you were ready. "Our first attempts at conjoining were unsuccessful. Both minds and bodies were too fragile. Further development was needed. "And so new experiments were conducted. Samples taken, studied, endlessly analyzed. We began collecting lifeforms, altering their genetic structure in much the same way we did yours. "The most complex problem was getting those with the proper genetic structures to breed. We would release a genetically enhanced being back into their environment, only for them to breed with a genetically deficient partner. Or worse, not procreate at all. "It was then that we decided to start matching two genetically compatible lifeforms together ourselves, in hopes we could convince them to procreate, to bring about a genetically superior offspring." "And that's when you chose us," Chloe said in wonder. "Oh, no," the Being laughed, the surprise of such a foreign reaction registering momentarily on Adora's face. "You were not the first. Nor the last. Only the most successful. So far, at least. There are others that look, promising." "Many test subjects would not willingly engage in the coitus needed to procreate. Others were, too willing, forcing themselves on the unwilling subject they were paired with. The results of those experiments were, discouraging. We regret them, and no longer allow that to occur." "Did, did you force us to fall in love? So that we would willingly create a child?" Nick asked, horrified. "Certainly not! We altered some brain patterns, allowing you both to proceed through the experiment without the shame your species has rather absurdly created around the concepts of sex and nudity. We also made adjustments so that you would experience less fear during the proceedings. We opened your minds so that you could see your true nature more clearly. And of course we stimulated both mind and body to increase sexual desire. "But force you to experience the emotion you call 'love?' No. That we cannot do. Love, we have found, must be freely given, received, and returned. It can never be truly forced." Noting that Nick still looked doubtful, the Being continued, "You both have remained happily bonded in the time since we last brought you here, yes? Most of our test subjects have not. Even the ones that formed amicable relationships by the end eventually realized they were drawn together more by the sexual stimuli than by any true feelings for one another. So do not fear that you were somehow, What's the term you use? Ah, yes. Brainwashed. We did not brainwash you. The emotional bond you have formed has strictly been of your own making." "So, why did you choose to pair us?" Chloe asked. "You were compatible." "You told us that before," said Nick, "when we first arrived. But that doesn't explain anything." "You humans, always wanting an answer for everything," the Being sighed, sounding aggravated for the first time. "We could spend the next century of your time explaining everything to you, and even with your mental capacity expanded as it now is, you would still be unable to grasp it all. Genetics, upbringing, environment, mental states, personalities; there are billions of different calculations that go into choosing who to pair. And even with all of that, we still got so many wrong. Can you not simply be happy with the fact that, in your case, we made the proper pairing, and leave it at that?" "We are happy you brought us together," said Nick, "and thankful for it. But you took a gamble with our lives, our mental well-being, for your little science project. And it wasn't exactly all sunshine and roses when we got back, either." "Sunshine and,? Ah, yes. An idiom. We understand. And we apologize for any, inconveniences we may have caused." "Tell that to my parents," Chloe grumbled. "I had one hell of a time trying to explain why their twenty-one year old daughter was suddenly putting her education and career goals on hold to marry a man twice her age she'd only just met and have his baby." "We struggled those first few years," Nick chimed in. "As close as we'd become during our time here, there were still adjustments we needed to make, things we needed to learn about each other. Sacrifices we needed to make for the sake of our child. And then there were those lingering doubts about just how much free will we'd had in the whole encounter. And that affected our relationship. We, we almost didn't make it." "But you did make it. And I have already explained that we did not influence or force your feelings of love towards one another." Nick was startled. "Did you just say 'I?'" "I do not understand the question." "There!" Nick exclaimed, "You just did it again! You said 'I,' not 'we.'" The Being using Adora's face looked at first confused, then contemplative. "So I did. Fascinating. Being separated from the collective is apparently beginning to affect my thought processes. An interesting development." "You're becoming an individual," said Chloe. "Starting to think, and feel, like us. I've noticed it several times before. You've expressed emotions when you spoke, something you never did before taking over Adora." "I have not 'taken over' your child. We share this mind and body willingly. If she had fought it, I would have been rejected." "It's true, Mom," Adora herself spoke. "I'm not being held captive. I can come forward, take back control, anytime I wish." "Good," said Nick, "then boot that thing out. I'm done with you being their little science project. I want to go home." "No," Adora said firmly. Nick flushed with anger. "Adora, sweetheart, listen. You may think you're in control, that you have free will. But how can you be sure? How can we? They could still be manipulating you without your knowledge." "You'll just have to trust me, Dad," Adora said calmly. "And trust, them? It? What exactly should we call you now?" The last part was directed, not at her father, but the Being inside her. "Interesting question." Nick could not help but be reminded of the conversations between Sméagol and Gollum in The Lord Of The Rings as the Being continued, "As a collective, we have never established individual identities. And while I am still part of that collective, I am now also an independent being. An interesting contradiction." "Well, we need to be able to call you something," said Adora. "If your goal is to learn how to become individual, physical lifeforms again, perhaps you should start by choosing a name." "A name? Ah, yes. A word or a combination of words by which a person, place or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known." "Yes," said Adora, "and names often have meanings, helping to identify characteristics of the object or person. Most of us don't get to choose our own names; they are given to us. But as your first act as an individual being, I think you should choose any name you like." The White Room was quiet for the moment as the Being contemplated this. "Very well, then. You may call me, Vanda." "Vanda? That's a lovely name," said Chloe. "Vanda, do you have a preferred gender pronoun you would like us to use?" Again the Being now called Vanda thought before answering. "Adora identifies as female, 'she' and 'her.' Since I am sharing her mind and body, I will also share that identification." "Then it's settled," said Nick. "Congratulations, Vanda. You have taken your first step in becoming more, human. So. What's next?" "I wish to return to your world with you. To experience what it is like living in a physical reality. To share in your experiences, to better understand them. I can then pass my findings on to the Collective." "For how long?" Chloe asked. "Unknown," replied Vanda. "I sense your concern. I assure you this arrangement will be temporary, unless agreed on by my host. Should Adora choose, she can send me away at any time. There is much we can learn from each other, given the chance. But neither I nor the Collective will force this upon your family. That would only taint our results and hinder our progress. The choice is yours. If you refuse, I will return to the Collective and we will move on, begin again. Although we would suffer a major setback in our efforts." "I want to help them," Adora spoke, coming forward, "I know you're both worried. I know you're scared. I am, too. But I also know I need to do this. I've wanted to help better our world for as long as I can remember. Now I have a chance to help, not just Vanda and her people, but ours as well. Think of what we could learn from them!" "You're an adult now, Adora," said Chloe. "You're free to make your own choices. If this is what you wish, your father and I will support you. Won't we, Nick?" Nick let out a long sigh. "Of course. Not that I see any alternative." "Thank you." Vanda actually sounded grateful. "I assure you, all I wish is to better understand what it is to be human." Nick gave a rough laugh. "Well, you know the old saying, or maybe you don't: Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it." Cumming is coming Nick woke in the dark of his bedroom to the sound of screams. Despite the coolness from the air conditioning, his body was soaked with sweat. He was alone. Chloe's side of the bed was empty. "Was I dreaming?" The scream echoed again, coming from Adora's room. Nick scrambled out of bed, naked as he'd always slept. He briefly considered grabbing a robe before dismissing it as the screams intensified, instead dashing down the hall to his daughter's room. Chloe was already there, still naked as well, her arms around Adora, attempting to comfort her. It was only then that Nick realized it wasn't Adora who was screaming. It was Vanda. "What's wrong?" Chloe was pleading. "Try and breathe. Just breathe. Tell us what's wrong." "Too much! It's too much!" Vanda repeated, trying to control her sobs, "I was not prepared! Too much input at once! Sights, smells, sounds! It's too,” Her face suddenly went placid, her eyes closed. When they opened again, it was Adora who spoke. "Sorry. I'm sorry if we scared you." "What happened?" Chloe asked. "I was unconscious for a few moments after we returned, and Vanda was alone in my body for the first time. "She wasn't ready. This environment, this world, is entirely new to her. At least actually being a physical part of it. She's experiencing things she's never experienced before. It frightened her. And that in itself was new and terrifying." "Is she okay?" Chloe asked. "Where is she now?" "She's, resting. Pulled back. I took over as soon as I woke up and realized she was overwhelmed. I think she's going to need a minute." "Yeah, well, now she knows how it feels to wake up in an entirely different reality," Nick snipped. "Oh, hush," Chloe chided him. "Don't be an asshole." Nick flushed but said no more. "Mom? Dad? I appreciate your concern, but I think I need to be alone with her for a while. Can you give us some privacy, please?" "Of course, dear." Chloe kissed her forehead. "We'll be right down the hall if you need us." As Nick and Chloe made their way to the door, Adora let out a soft laugh. "What's so funny?" Nick asked, turning to her. Adora gave him a crooked grin. "I guess we all still sleep naked, huh?" Nick noticed his daughter's bare breasts in the moonlight for the first time. "Yeah, I guess we do." Now alone, Adora turned her thoughts inwards, towards Vanda. "Are you okay? How are you feeling?" "Better, thank you." Adora smiled. "Good, I'm glad. Would you like to come forward again?" "Yes. But stay with me, please?" "Of course. I'll be right here." Tentatively, Vanda came forward. Again she was assaulted by a variety of sensations. She immediately pulled back. "I cannot do this." "Yes you can," coaxed Adora. "Tell you what; before you can deal with all the external stimulus, let's try focusing on the internal. Get you used to having a body." "What do you suggest?" "Hmm. Perhaps we should try mediation. Are you familiar with it?" "There are multiple definitions of the term meditation." "I know that, silly. Search my memory banks, you'll find what I'm referring to." "Ah, yes. I understand now. Meditation for reflection, relaxation, inner peace. I will try this." "Good. That's it. Close our eyes. Block out the visual input and just focus on the other senses. Concentrate on breathing. Take long, deep, slow breaths. Listen to our heartbeat. Feel it beating in our chest. Feel the rise and fall of our chest as we breathe. Hear the intake and exhale of air. Be in the moment. Don't think, just feel." Vanda followed Adora's coaching. Now upright on the bed, she sat cross-legged, arms folded across her lap, mimicking the pose she had seen in Adora's memory. "You do this often?" "Yes. Whenever I'm stressed or overwhelmed. Now, hush. Concentrate." Vanda fell silent, as did Adora, although she could sense her host nearby, ready to come forward again if needed. After several minutes, Adora spoke softly. "How are you feeling?" Vanda hesitated before answering. "Feeling" was still such a new concept to her, and she had to search for the proper words. "I feel, fine. Relaxed. Peaceful. And, itchy?" Adora laughed. Vanda found the sound of it pleasant. "Go ahead and scratch if you need to." Vanda scratched at their nose absently. "Hey, not so rough!" Adora objected. "Watch the fingernails!" "My apologies. I am still getting used to moving this body. Did I harm you?" "No, it's fine. Ready to try something else?" "Yes." "Then open our eyes." Slowly, Vanda opened their eyes. The room was dark, illuminated only by the moonlight streaming through the window. Vanda cautiously looked around, making out various shapes, putting names to them from Adora's memory; chair, dresser, lamp, mirror. Her eyes darted back to the mirror when she saw movement, and after a quick memory search, understood it to be their reflection. "That is, you? Us?" "Yes." "I, I wish to see us more clearly." "Of course." Vanda awkwardly scooted her borrowed body across the bed. Finding her feet, she wobbled slightly, Adora helping to steady her as she stood. Shuffling slowly across the room, she stopped in front of the full length mirror beside the dresser. Although the moonlight was faint, Vanda could see herself clearly. "Your body is quite pleasing to look at," said Vanda softly. "Thank you. But it's your body now, too." "May I touch it?" "Of course. Just, again, be mindful of the fingernails." Vanda raised her hands to her face, exploring the high, well defined cheekbones, the bridge of her dainty nose, the curve of her jaw and chin. Continuing their journey, her hands moved along her neck and well-rounded shoulders. Moving lower, she ran her hands over her breasts. The sensation brought on by the touch made her shiver. "This is, pleasure?" "A form of it, yes. It can feel good to touch ourselves." "Yes, we have observed this behavior in your species before. Manual stimulation of specific nerve endings causing an increase of endorphins and,” "Stop analyzing everything and just focus on the feelings." Vanda continued to explore her breasts, marveling at the contrast between the softness of her skin and the firmness of the flesh beneath it. Her nipples swelled as her fingers gently tugged at them, sparking a warm flush that flowed down through her abdomen into her loins. "We are, leaking fluids?" "Yes. You're getting wet. Very normal." "There is a throbbing sensation in our, clitoris." "Yes. My nipples are very sensitive. Your touching them is causing us to become sexually aroused." "A fascinating sensation. May I continue?" "Please do." "I am, unsure how to proceed." "Access my memories. Use them as a guide. You'll figure it out." Although Adora was still cognizant of everything Vanda was doing, she had pulled back enough to allow Vanda to be in complete control, the main recipient of the sensations now coursing through their body. Still, she could sense as Vanda moved her hands along her flat, toned belly, pausing at her pubic mound to explore the soft tuft of hair covering it. "Our heart rate has increased. Our breathing, shallow and irregular." "All very normal. Just relax, don't be afraid. Trust me, you're going to enjoy this." Vanda moved her hand lower, finding the folds of her sex organs. Mindful of the warning Adora had given about the sharp appendage at the tip, she carefully dipped a finger into the slick cleft. Her body convulsed from the shockwave that ran through her. "Oh! This is, !" Vanda could not find the words. None of them seemed to fit. During their experiments, she had observed humans engaging in this strange ritual of self-pleasure multiple times, finding it interesting yet confusing, as it served no ultimate purpose in human procreation methods. Now, she understood. The sensations she now identified as sexual arousal coursed through her, interfering with her ability to think clearly. Instead, her mind raced with various images, flickering with no discernable pattern; human males and females in various states of undress, engaging in a variety of sexual acts. Intermixed with these were even more confusing imaginings; the warmth of sunshine, the sounds of surf crashing along a beach, the feel of a gentle breeze. The taste of something called "ice cream." Her fingers moved freely along her feminine parts, savoring each new sensation brought forth from exploring the soft, delicate folds of her inner and outer labia. Instinctively (or, perhaps with Adora's subliminal coaching) she drew up the creamy moisture seeping from her vaginal opening to lubricate the increasingly stimulated flesh. Her knees buckled, only saved from falling over by Adora, coming forward quickly to steady her. "What, what just happened?" "You were close to cumming." "Coming?" "Orgasm. You almost had an orgasm." "Ah, yes. An orgasm. A climax of sexual excitement, characterized by feelings of pleasure centered in the genitals and,” "You're over analyzing again." "I am sorry. It is in my nature. Shall I proceed?" "Yes. But maybe this will be easier, and safer, on the bed." "Agreed. The soft material of your mattress should eliminate further risk of potential, You are laughing. What are you finding humorous?" "Nothing. Never mind. Let's go lay down." Back on the bed, head resting comfortably on the pillow, her hand again slipped between her legs. Her hot, almost pulsing sex organs eagerly responded to her touch. "There are, so many ways, to bring pleasure, so many, various types of, touch. It is, difficult to decide, how to,” "Don't overthink it. Focus on what feels best and just go with it." "Can you not at least guide me?" "Look into my memories, if you must. But this will be a much better learning experience for you if you figure it out on your own." Vanda sighed, frustrated. Taking a few long, deep breaths to calm herself, she began again. Her fingers slid easily along the length of her cleft, sticky and slippery, the soft petals of her labia parting to make way for them. The tip of her forefinger found the entrance to her vaginal canal, sending another sharp jolt of almost electric energy through her. Vanda knew from her research that female humans found penetration highly stimulating; whether digitally, the male sex organ, or one of the endless variety of phallic objects they used for such purposes. But of course she had no personal experience in such things. She shivered in anticipation as her finger continued its journey inside her, marveling at both the warmth and wetness. An involuntary moan escaped her lips as she stopped, knuckle deep, then wiggled her digit slowly inside the tight space. Drawing both from Adora's memory and her own observations, Vanda slowly pumped her finger in and out, creating a wet, sucking sound she found both amusing and arousing. Her entire body felt flushed with a beautiful, enveloping warmth, flowing like waves of energy within her. The waves increased in speed and intensity, and Vanda had a moment to think of the light beams the Collective had developed to sexually stimulate their human test cases before her body suddenly shook with uncontrollable tremors. The moans she'd been unable to control grew louder, increasing in volume and tempo until her voice burst from within her in pure bliss. Every muscle tensed, and her legs clenched around her hand like a vise. As the waves slowly receded, her breathing steadied and her pulse slowed. "Was that?" "Yes. Congrats. Not bad for a first timer." "I want another." Again, Vanda heard Adora laugh inside their head. "I thought you might. I usually do, too. While an internal orgasm is nice, I usually cum best by, Oh, here, let me help you." Vanda felt Adora come forward, not taking full control, only just enough to guide her movements. Her anticipation rose as her fingers landed over her clitoris. It throbbed under her touch as she rubbed it in a steady, circular motion. Gentle pushes from Adora helped her set the pace, apply the right pressure, and occasionally remember to re-lubricate her fingers with the liquids still dripping steadily from her. Vanda caught a brief mental image in Adora's mind and without thinking, mimicked the suggestion. Bringing her fingers to her lips, she popped them in her mouth. The flavor of her wetness danced on her tongue. As it was her first experience with taste, she had nothing to compare it to. All she knew was that it certainly was not unpleasant, and served to take her sense stimulation to new heights. Her fingers returned to her aching sex; rubbing, flicking, even smacking at it lightly, all under Adora's subtle guidance. The sound of her moans echoed through the room as if from a distance. Again she felt the waves of pure, sensual energy pulse through her, building in intensity as her pace quickened. For the first time in her long existence, Vanda's mind went completely blank, filled now only with vague imagery and an overwhelming compulsion for more, more, more of this wonderful, intoxicating, almost overwhelming feeling. Colors swam before her eyes as the hot waves of pure pleasure burst forth from her like a star gone supernova. Her body bucked uncontrollably, the bed rocking as her moans became cries, punctuated by one last high pitched squeal before collapsing to the bed in a limp heap. Eyes closed, Vanda basked in the calm aftermath. The room was silent save for her breathing, slowly returning to normal, along with her racing heartbeat. A light sheen of sweat coated her skin, sending a shiver through her as it registered the cool air circulating through the room blowing lightly over it. Vanda felt moisture leaking from her eyes and, her mind now coming back to her, recognized she was experiencing yet another emotion. Happiness. "Thank you, Adora," she said, finding her voice. "Thank you for sharing that with me. As first experiences living in a physical body go, I do not think I could have possibly conceived of a better one." "I'm glad you enjoyed it," said Adora. "I did, too." "Is this experience, these orgasms, are they just as pleasurable with a sexual partner?" "Depends on who you're with, but generally, yes. Even better, sometimes." "I would like to try that." "I bet you would," Adora laughed. "Let's put a pin in that for now, though. It's late, and it's been a pretty exhausting night." "Yes. I am sensing we require what you call sleep." Vanda experienced her first yawn, punctuating her words. She felt Adora slowly slipping down into the depths of unconsciousness. Suddenly, she was afraid. "Adora?" "Yes?" "Will I dream?" "Probably." "Will we dream together?" "I don't know. Let's find out." "Do not, don't go too far. I am, comforted, by your presence." "Don't worry. I'll be right here." To be continued in part 4. By Djmac1031 for Literotica Source: ex-plicitly-novel

EMS Cast
Ep. 60: Art of Laryngoscopy- The SALAD technique (Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination)

EMS Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 47:20


In the high-stakes environment of prehospital medicine, the ability to perform a successful intubation on the first attempt is critical. The complexity of prehospital airway management cannot be understated, given the challenging conditions and the acuity of patients encountered. This episode delves into the strategies and techniques that can significantly improve the success rates of prehospital intubations, focusing on preparation, positioning, and the SALAD (Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) method. Blog post- Art of Laryngoscopy- The SALAD technique Additional Podcast Episode- Mac 3 vs 4 podcast episode Additional Resources- Youtube SALAD demonstration Published Article on the SALAD Technique YouTube video of the hypoepiglottic ligament in action Airway Jedi blog post Additional SALAD Resources

Mysterious Mavens
83: Episode 83: The Cyanide Coffee Case

Mysterious Mavens

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 37:38


This week Denae tells Kim the story of Indonesia's highly publicized Cyanide Coffee Case.  hiyy Sources: Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso on Netflix New Netflix Documentary Examines One of Indonesia's Most Salacious Cases – The Diplomat by Aisyah Llewellyn Murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin - Wikipedia Guilty as charged?: New documentary reignites debate on Jessica Wongso's infamous case The Jakarta Post article by Radhiyya Indra Cyanide: Exposure, Decontamination, Treatment | Chemical Emergencies | CDC

The Firefighters Podcast
#282 Firefighter Cancer, Decontamination & Particulate Protection

The Firefighters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 136:38


Episode today from the Firefighter Decontamination & Particulate Protections Seminar 2024 where we spoke with many services attending and many subject matter experts in this space from across the worldThis seminar attended by the podcast in January of 2024 focused on the current epidemic of cancer among firefighters. It is with a sense of urgency that we shed light on this pressing issue and explore avenues for effective solutions. The epidemic of cancer among firefighters is a stark reality that demands our attention, collaboration, and action. It is a challenge that affects not only the individuals who selflessly serve but also their families, colleagues, and the communities they safeguard. In the episode you will hear the current state of affairs regarding firefighter health, delving into the factors contributing to increased cancer risks, and explore strategies to mitigate and prevent these risks. A distinguished panel of experts, researchers, and advocates shared insights, experiences, and innovative approaches to address this critical issue. We only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY with every episode ever made & also get access to every Debrief & Subject Matter expert document shard with us then join our PATREON crew and support the future of the podcast by clicking HEREA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyHAIX FootwearGRENADERIP INTOLyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this cost lives, worsens our long term health and reduces cognitive ability.Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

UBC News World
House Pre-Cleaning Schedule & Checklist: Professional Decontamination Tips

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 2:44


Discover how to clean your new home from top to bottom on moving day with these helpful tips from Movers.com. Learn more at https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/tips-for-achieving-that-new-home-feel.html Movers.com City: North Brunswick Township Address: 1596 U.S. 130 Website https://www.movers.com/ Phone +1 866 343 1243 Email sales@movers.com

The DIY Detail Podcast
DEFINING DETAILING: what's Paint Correction? Decontamination? Clay? Coating? APC? | Podcast #75

The DIY Detail Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 29:59


Detailing videos on Youtube are full of terms like these -- from "contamination," to "correction," to "APC" -- but what do they actually mean? In this podcast, the first in a series, we discuss a number of commonly used (but perhaps poorly defined) detailing terms.What should we discuss next?Timestamps: What is Polish: (0:45)What is Clay Bar/Towel: (2:05)What is Contamination: (05:13)What is Iron Remover: (07:04)What is Paint Correction: (11:42)What does Comound mean: (15:07)What is All Purpose Cleaner: (18:21)What is Ceramic Coating: (23:33)--Web site:https://diydetail.com/-Join our FB group! https://bit.ly/DIYDetailFacebookGroup-Podcast:https://bit.ly/DIYDetailPodcast-#autodetailing  #diydetail #yvanlacroix #carwash #claytowel #detailing #detalingtip #howtodetailacar #detailing101

Louisiana Considered Podcast
Meet the candidates running for state treasurer; latest on Capitol Lakes decontamination efforts

Louisiana Considered Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 24:29


Louisiana officials have known for decades that the lakes near the Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge contain toxic chemicals. Now, the EPA has gotten involved in the cleanup efforts.  Mark Schleifstein is an environmental reporter who has been covering the story for The Advocate in Baton Rouge. He joins us for more on the companies the EPA has deemed responsible for decontaminating the lakes – and what will happen if they don't comply. Jeff Landry may have won the governorship outright, but there are still plenty of races left for Louisianans to decide in the general election.  Between now and the November 18th election, we'll bring you conversations with the candidates running for office in the state's executive branch. Today, we hear from the candidates running for state treasurer: Republican John Fleming and Democrat Dustin Granger.Fleming is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who most recently served as deputy chief of staff under President Donald Trump, while Graner is a small business owner and financial adviser. They both discuss their careers before politics, their economic priorities and Louisiana's dependence on oil and gas. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Essential Ingredients Podcast
002: Revolutionary Bioengineering Breakthrough— A Solution to the Decontamination Dilema with Steve McDaniel

Essential Ingredients Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 22:47


“Be sure that you instill in your children and your children's children the fact that farming is not the problem, it is the answer.” —Steve McDaniel   Biological threats due to the worsening effects of climate change pose significant risks to both the environment and human health. Decontaminating these threats proficiently can be challenging due to their varied nature, persistence, and potential for dispersal. Fortunately, key developments in the field of bioengineering have led to the development of innovative solutions focused on solving this particular problem.  In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Reactive Surfaces Founder, Steve McDaniel pondered the possibility of an enzyme that could neutralize organophosphorus pesticides and detoxify organophosphorus nerve weapons. His research found that when this enzyme was captured and stabilized in a coating system, it effectively countered nerve weapons and maintained its functionality for extended periods. This led to the creation of a bioengineered additive that continually and consistently decontaminates chemical and biological threat agents. Today, Reactive Surfaces is recognized globally as a pioneer in leveraging advanced bio-engineering to enhance the functionality of paints and coatings.  Join in as Justine and Steve propose a more efficient, nature-based solution to decontamination. They also discuss the vital part played by farmers in addressing global challenges, nature's power in combating environmental issues, agriculture's role as a solution rather than a contributor to climate change, and how Steve plans to scale and boost the impact of bioengineering solutions.   Meet Steve:  Steve McDaniel, Ph.D., is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the award-winning paint and coatings company, Reactive Surfaces, an innovation company operating in the paint, coatings, and specialty chemicals industries for the past 20 years. His technical expertise includes organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Dr. McDaniel has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas, a master's in science in Genetics from Texas A&M University, a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University, a Post-Doctoral fellow in chemistry at Baylor College of Medicine, and received a Juris Doctor specializing in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Houston. He regularly speaks and presents on topics related to polymer chemistry, bio-functional coatings, and space exploration.   Website Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 01:45 Give It To The Farmers 05:46 Engineering Against Contaminants 09:06 Farming the Atmosphere 13:39 Bioengineering Paint  16:03 Farming is the Solution 18:24 How to Scale Up  

AORN Journal
Chemical Disinfectant And Room Decontamination Device Classifications

AORN Journal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 4:16


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A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Periodontal Decontamination with Wes Fields **Bonus**

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 26:06


We welcome Wes Fields into the show today to talk about the persistent bugs and other biomatter that live in the depths of periodontal pockets... and what can be done about them. He explains to us how HybenX (made by Epien) can be used to treat the chronic wounds of periodontitis without antibiotics.  Be sure to check out the website, find them at the next conference, and send them messages if you have questions.  www.epien.com 

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Periodontal Decontamination with Wes Fields **Bonus**

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 26:06


We welcome Wes Fields into the show today to talk about the persistent bugs and other biomatter that live in the depths of periodontal pockets... and what can be done about them. He explains to us how HybenX (made by Epien) can be used to treat the chronic wounds of periodontitis without antibiotics.  Be sure to check out the website, find them at the next conference, and send them messages if you have questions.  www.epien.com 

Reality Survival & Prepping
How To Decontaminate Yourself From Nuclear Fallout

Reality Survival & Prepping

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 14:49


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What Cries Out
You be the Juror of James Craig

What Cries Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 72:58


     "You're guilty until proven innocent. Perception is reality, that's the way that it is in this world...."     For this case we are taking you off the beaten path and getting a little, raccoon-like?  I don't know if it is because everywhere I read this case, it's ONE side.  One perception being highlighted and the other one is almost completely ignored... and you know how we like "possibilities".  This is going to be hard, but I want our listeners to open their ears and try to be as unbiased as possible.  After all, it is better to risk saving a guilty person than to condemn an innocent one...     Today's case we are going to review the crime and charges made against a man named James Toliver Craig...You may or may not recognize his name. But this time, we are going to play devil's advocate and try to find possible defenses just to push our minds to the edge of possibilities.  Welcome to Episode 30: You be the Juror of James Craig.Follow Our Instagram What Cries Out to Stay-up-to-Date!Show Notes: 23CR664 Craig James Toliver Affidavit Redacted - DocumentCloud (Texts Available) Meet - dentist Aurora CO - Summerbrook Dental Group - Dental Implants (dentalimplantsinaurora.com) Cyanide: Exposure, Decontamination, Treatment | Chemical Emergencies | CDC History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

AORN Journal
Personal protective equipment in the decontamination area

AORN Journal

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 7:01


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eCritCare Podcast
#Episode 111- Selective Digestive Decontamination - To be or Not to be

eCritCare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 34:35


In this episode, Prof Ian Seppelt, one of the lead investigators of SuDDICU, shares his insights and talks about the rationale for SDD in ICU. He also explains the reasons behind the failure to change practices despite the evidence of mortality benefit from the recent meta-analysis. He discusses the future of SDD and the strategy for its widespread adaptation.

PROCESS THIS, Podcast by IAHCSMM
Process This! Episode 83: Keeping Cool With Decontamination PPE

PROCESS THIS, Podcast by IAHCSMM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 27:36


In episode 83, host and clinical educator Jon Wood speaks with the Sterile Processing team from Lebanon VA Medical Center about their unique and creative methods for maintaining comfortable decontamination PPE. Wood also explores the costs and safety aspects of this "cool solution" with SP Chief Richard Lambdin, SP Educator Vanessa Cavanaugh and Advanced Medical Supply Technicians LaShonda Rhoads and Shannon Stankinas.   Earn CE Now

The Firefighters Podcast
#221 The solution to Decontaminating Firefighter PPE with Chris Colgan & HUNTER apparel solutions

The Firefighters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 74:09


The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organisation body, has today declared that occupational exposure as a firefighter has been classified as carcinogenicFirefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) has been proven to be a source of chronic exposure to toxic contaminants commonly released from fires. Finally we have a solution to how to properly clean our PPE.  Hunter Apparel Solutions (Hunter) have developed next generation LCO2 decontamination and cleaning processes. Through their HunterCARE® Platinum Plus LCO2 technology they are making major improvements to the long term health outcomes of firefighters. Find out more about HUNTER's LC02 process HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewA big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingHAIX FootwearFitness For the Frontline is coaching designed specifically to reflect the physical elements of the role of a Firefighter for those applying for, currently serving in or retired from the fire service.Designed by Firefighters for FirefightersJoin our Facebook group HERETry the program for FREE HERE Support the ongoing work of the podcast by clicking HEREPlease subscribe to the podcast on YoutubeEnter our monthly giveaways on the following platformsFacebookInstagramGet notified of each Podcast episode as soon as they come out by clicking HEREPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon CrewPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategies
TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ): A Global Disinfection and Decontamination Company

Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 35:02


My guest on the show today is Dr. Halden Shane, CEO & Chairman of TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ). TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ) is a global decontamination and infection prevention company, providing environmental solutions for disinfection through the manufacturing, sales and licensing of its premier Binary Ionization Technology® (BIT™) platform.   Invented under a defense grant in association with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense, BIT™ solution utilizes a low percentage hydrogen peroxide as its only active ingredient and uses patented ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™) technology in all SteraMist systems to create superior disinfection.   I've seen TOMI present at many investor conferences and this was my first opportunity to interview management. Needless to say, I took full advantage, covering an array of topics including: Deeper dive into the five divisions of the company, and the division Dr. Shane is particularly excited about Ebb and flow of future pandemics and outbreaks and how that affects TOMI Competitive landscape and downside risks, and; Dr. Shane's vision for the company in 3-5 years. With that, please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Halden Shane, CEO & Chairman of TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. For more information about TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc., please visit: https://tomimist.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Socialsuite takes the complexity out of Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG reporting. Socialsuite helps organizations to measure, monitor and report on their progress to create value through ESG in order to raise capital, improve brand and reputation, as well as mitigate risk. Socialsuite's software platform makes ESG reporting fast, simple and affordable. 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Talking Hedge
Cannabis Decontamination Technology

Talking Hedge

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 9:51


Jill Ellsworth started Willow Industries in 2015 with one simple principle: cultivators should be equipped with resources to provide patients and consumers with consistently safe cannabis. Willow Industries is the industry leader in cannabis kill step and post-harvest microbial decontamination technology.They employ an organic, ozone-based technology, ensuring cultivators employ best practices and quality control from start to finish. Episode 1088 The #TalkingHedge sits down with Jill Ellsworth, Founder & CEO, Willow Industries about cannabis decontamination technology...https://youtu.be/qc4K5slejgs

JAMA Editors' Summary: On research in medicine, science, & clinical practice. For physicians, researchers, & clinicians.
Decontamination of the Digestive Tract in Critically Ill Patients, Predicting Ascending Aortic Diameter, USPSTF Recommendation Statement on Sleep Apnea, and more

JAMA Editors' Summary: On research in medicine, science, & clinical practice. For physicians, researchers, & clinicians.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 11:04


Editor's Summary by Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, Editor in Chief of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the November 15, 2022, issue. Related Content: Audio Highlights

Cities and Memory - remixing the sounds of the world
Musical decontamination march, Buenos Aires

Cities and Memory - remixing the sounds of the world

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 1:27


The audio corresponds to the 1st Musical Decontamination March (first of a series of three protests carried out to demand controls on emission of pollutants to the Bahía Blanca Petrochemical Complex). The right to protest is another key aspect of a city that demonstrates and offers well-being to its citizens. This recording is from the C40 Summit's 2022 host city, Buenos Aires. Recorded by H.I.J.O.S. Bahía Blanca. Part of the Well-Being Cities project, a unique collaboration between Cities and Memory and C40, a global network of mayors of nearly 100 world-leading cities collaborating to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis. The project was originally presented at the C40 Cities conference in Buenos Aires in 2022. Explore Well-Being Cities in full at https://citiesandmemory.com/wellbeing-cities/

Own Your Harvest
Ep 8 | Cannabis Decontamination - Jill Ellsworth

Own Your Harvest

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 39:45


We chat about cannabis decontamination with Jill Ellsworth, founder of Willow Industries.

Cannabinoid Connect
#319: Jill Ellsworth on Cannabis Decontamination Technology

Cannabinoid Connect

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 31:55


Jill Ellsworth is the Founder and CEO of Willow Industries, the industry-leading organic cannabis kill step. WillowPure, the company's patented, organic ozone-based technology is scientifically proven to reduce or eliminate contaminants such as yeast, mold and bacteria from cannabis while protecting the medicinal properties of the plant. Prior to launching Willow Industries, Jill founded Vibrant Earth Juices (VEJ), a Santa Barbara-based cold-pressed organic juice company. Jill became passionate about pasteurization techniques, employing High Pressure Processing (HPP) to prevent microbial growth and increase the shelf-life and freshness for her juice line. After seeing the lack of health and safety standards, Jill transitioned into the legal cannabis industry to share her knowledge of food safety with the emerging market. In 2015, Jill founded Willow Industries, the first cannabis decontamination company in the country.

Beyond Clean Podcast
4 Reasons to Let Vendors Prepare Trays for Decontamination in the OR | Expert Series On-The-Go

Beyond Clean Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 2:06


On this week's edition of the Beyond Clean Expert Series On-The-Go, tune in for the conversation entitled, "4 Reasons to Let Vendors Prepare Trays for Decontamination in the OR". To hear more from this expert, follow us on Facebook and Linkedin, or subscribe to the Beyond Clean mailing list by visiting: https://educate.beyondclean.net/cleanfreaks or text BEYONDCLEAN to 22828 Do you know a #SterileProcessing expert who you'd love to hear from on our series? Or do you have a question for one of our current experts? Contact us at any time via email at: info@beyondclean.net Until next time, keep fighting dirty! #SterileProcessing #BeyondClean #ExpertSeries #Podcast

Beyond Clean Podcast
The Real Dirty Data: Spotlight on Decontamination Scanning

Beyond Clean Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 36:04


The decontamination area of Sterile Processing has a lot of nicknames: "Big D", "Decon", "The Wall", "The Hole," "The Dirty Side." Whatever your team calls it, one common theme seems to come up again and again -- this area is often filled with systemic scanning challenges. On this Episode 2 of Season 16 "Yes, We Scan!", we sit down with Michelle Sirex, Beyond Clean Advisory Group member and Education Specialist at Overlake Medical Center to chat about why scanning compliance is so problematic in decontamination. Tune in for Michelle's thoughts on the potential data gaps during the decontamination phase of reprocessing, and why these missing data points can be a big deal for your team. We hope you can join us! Season 16 episodes are individually approved for 1 CE, so once you finish this interview, you can download your CE certificate immediately by passing the short quiz linked below each week. For access to this CE quiz and over 250 other free CE credits, visit our CE Credit Hub: http://www.beyondclean.net/ce-credit-hub #BeyondClean #SterileProcessing #Podcast #CE #YesWeScan #InstrumentTracking #Season16

The Drug Training Podcast
Drug Training Podcast 013: Metonitazene

The Drug Training Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 16:14


Read Full Transcript Drug Intelligence Bulletin-Metonitazene: New Synthetic Opioid upcoming Fentanyl safety, investigation and decontamination course online event (certificate issued) to register go to https://www.bigmarker.com/graves-and-associates/Fentanyl-Safety-Investigations-and-Decontamination-0df8072d2eb335a06a0ebbbb?show_live_page=true Online drug training: https://onlinedrugtraining.com drug reports, search warrants and more at https://gravesassociates.com/shop In this episode of the drug intelligence bulletin, I'll talk about 00:57 - metonitazine 04:06 - n,n-dimethylpentylone 05:55 - fentanyl overdoses 2019-2020 08:36 - synthetic cannabinoid “spice” poisonings 10:17 - vaping and erectile dysfunction 10:43 - drug cartels and social media 13:06 - DEA year end report analysis Don't forget to follow us on social media Facebook https://facebook.com/dopecop Twitter https://Twitter.com/dopecop Linkedin https://linkedin.com/company/dopecop To sign up for the drug intelligence bulletin, go to https://gravesassociates.com For training online, you can find us at https://onlinedrugtraining.com #lawenforcementtraining #police #drugeducation #drugfreeworkplace #drugfreekids #SFST #DRE #training #drugs