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- Written by: Jon Hochschartner
For those who don’t know, cultivated meat is grown from animal cells, without slaughter. China has invested heavily in the nascent industry.
The publication suggested efforts such as those of Florida’s legislature to ban the new protein would strengthen China’s position.
Instead of standing in the way of progress, American politicians should be leading it.
Cultivated meat faces a number of technological hurdles. Perhaps the most important of these is that it is currently too expensive to mass produce. This can be overcome with increased federal funding for cultivated-meat research.
Politicians who care about the national interest should help advance cellular agriculture.
Jon Hochschartner is a journalist and author who has written about animal rights. He lives in Granby, Connecticut.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
Since her election, she has demonstrated a dedicated commitment to the community at large.
She energized the recovery of the devastating wildfires that affected all of Lake County. Her leadership and continued support of all Lake County residents has exceeded expectations.
Jessica understands that as an elected supervisor, she represents all the citizens of Lake County, not just the Fifth District.
She has become an effective advocate for Lake County by developing strong and effective relationships with elected officials at regional and statewide levels.
Jessica goes beyond the "40 hour work week" to meet with constituents to better understand their needs and concerns. She is a true public servant.
Why would we not want to have her continue on a path that has resulted in so many positive outcomes for Lake County? Why change now?
Jessica has earned and deserves another four years working for Lake County. Please take the time to visit her website at wwwSupervisorJessica Pyska.com and see why so many of our neighbors have endorsed Jessica Pyska. She will continue to do good for all of Lake County.
Vote to reelect Jessica Pyska on March 5.
We see no reason to change.
Peter and Kathy Windrem
Kirk Andrus
Tom and Valerie Nixon
Itzia Rico
Dave and Mary Borjon
Gary and Kim Olson
Gary and Pam Maes
Madalene Lyon
Sabrina and Caitlin Andrus
JoAnn Saccato and Jim Leonardis
Barbara Ehr
Jim Rothberg
Harry and Roberta Lyons
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- Written by: Hannah Lee
Jessica Pyska has brought a whole new level of smarts, energy, collaboration, and plain old hard work to make enormous progress on disaster mitigation (yes, that’s fire protection and much more), a detailed plan for more housing and speeding up road maintenance, updating decades-old general and area plans so we can build the Lake County we want to see in the future, and landing several pilot projects that will lead to better jobs for locals, and much more.
If you are a candidate who hasn’t spent any time doing the research, what hope do we have that you are prepared in any way for the job of supervisor?
I am making my voting decision based on what the current officer holder has accomplished. It’s the best indicator of their performance once re-elected. And by any measurement, Jessica’s second term will be even more spectacular.
I am all in on reelecting Jessica Pyska for District 5 supervisor.
Hannah Lee lives in Kelseyville, California.
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- Written by: Carolynn Jarrett
The American Medical Association (AMA) also shares this concern that the public and first responders (police and fire) are being misinformed as to the risks of fentanyl exposure.
In a document written by Dr. Michael Sinha titled “Dispelling Myths of Bystander Opioid Overdose” and passed by the AMA as a resolution, it states that fentanyl is poorly absorbed by the skin due to its slow rate of absorption, and that reports of first responders falling ill due to touching fentanyl contradict science.
The resolution further states that there is also a “lack of evidence that fentanyl aerosolizes, or poses an inhalation problem in well-ventilated spaces.”
Furthermore, according to Dr. Ryan Marino, a toxicologist, in an interview with NewsNationNow, fentanyl rolled in a cigarette (joint) of marijuana will be destroyed by the heat of the flame when the joint is smoked. Fentanyl is decomposed at 350 degrees C and a lighter flame burns at 2000 degrees C.
To be clear: fentanyl is a powerful, dangerous drug. In this modern era where we are confronted with AI and deep fakes, it’s vitally important that we establish a guide to help us steer our way. I feel that the use of science, proven fact, must be that guide.
Leaders in law enforcement and government should learn what the facts really are so that the message they send to our youth, our first responders and the public at large is factual at all times.
Carolynn Jarrett lives in Clearlake, California.
