J. Sam Cone

Pursuit of Tzedek + Progressive & Independent Wealth Management. advice is offered through Belpointe Asset Management, LLC

[John Squires 🎃 @FreddyInSpace]

RUBBERHEAD: THE LIFE & MONSTERS OF STEVE JOHNSON is a must-watch documentary for fans of practical FX. One of my favorite films this year. Steve was a rockstar maverick in that world at that time, and it's great to see him get such a fantastic spotlight. See it whenever you can!

[tern @1goodtern]

It's a staggering covincidence that there has been such a sudden rise in the number of people living with a disability at the same time as there is a pandemic of a virus that causes disability.

https://t.co/0Qgj1JsgKh

[Christophe Veltsos @DrInfoSec]

🚨 Invisible and ignored: Why indoor air quality deserves our attention | PHCC 🚨
https://t.co/Z0fwxmz6M4

"Indoor air quality is a hidden health issue - often invisible, it goes unnoticed and is not well understood by the public or policymakers."

[ASHRAE News @ashraenews]

Professor and mechanical engineer Bill Bahnfleth is on a mission to make indoor air quality (IAQ) a public health priority. From classroom performance to long-term health, Bill shows how poor IAQ affects our lives. His research highlights that simple steps, like using UV light or boosting ventilation, can dramatically improve well-being.

Watch the full Healthy Buildings video series and find additional resources at https://t.co/BlvHD1MEEH.

[Andrew Boozary MD @drandrewb]

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is cheaper than accepting homelessness.”

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

1. We interrupt this programming for some LEGITIMATELY GOOD NEWS

Violent crime in Baltimore has PLUMMETED to historic lows

How did the city do it?

Baltimore adopted a comprehensive set of "woke" policies, treating violence as a public health issue

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

Kurt Vonnegut; the country that we love still exists at the public library

[Conor Browne @brownecfm]

1. The prevailing discourse surrounding mitigating against SARS-CoV-2 infection is rife with false dichotomies. At a societal level, the most obvious of these is the notion that mitigation measures stand in opposition to economic growth, when, in fact, the opposite is true:

[ASHRAE News @ashraenews]

The newly updated School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Fact Sheet series from the Center for Green Schools, developed in partnership with ASHRAE are now available. These concise, easy-to-understand resources are designed for school staff and decision-makers without a technical background, helping them make informed choices about indoor air quality. With expert input from across the country, the series has been updated to reflect the latest guidance on school IAQ strategies. The series includes an overview, which gives a foundation on IAQ strategies and standards, as well as eight fact sheets on: ventilation, HVAC filtration, germicidal ultraviolet, in- room air cleaners, electronic air cleaners, disinfectants, indoor air quality monitoring, and indoor air quality during wildfires. https://t.co/PZd9IjHv1E

[Jammer @acrossthemersey]

‘Along with a baffling rise in excess mortality, Americans claiming disabilities have skyrocketed since 2020 (nearly 35%).’ - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

‘Reasons behind the stunning increase vary, but many seem connected to COVID. A sizable number have LongCOVID.’

[CaliforniaCodes @CaliforniaCodes]

Long COVID has surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness among US children, impacting est. 6 million kids. JAMA Pediatrics outlines symptoms, different by age, from poor sleep & appetite in toddlers to fatigue, brain fog, & mood changes in teens https://t.co/M6dHsD94Bn

[tern @1goodtern]

Unmentioned by the government, by health media, by doctors, by wellness commentators, by anyone, there has been an >astonishing< change in the underlying causes of deaths in the UK.

[Noha Aboelata, MD @NohaAboelataMD]

For those asking where all the compassionate healthcare workers went, this is part of it.

"The horror of the indifference made it impossible to continue"

[J. Sam Cone @jsamcone]

Listen to the actuaries.

[Alan Barnard @alanbarnard1]

Insurance companies always know about population health. Their profits depend on it.

So the population should be interested in their reports.

Here's one, linked in tweet below; and here are some screen-grabs from the report...

[Maarten De Cock @mdc_martinus]

New review: poor indoor air in U.S. schools causes students to miss ~14 M school days each year due to asthma.

Installing HEPA‑grade air filters + real‑time CO₂ monitors in classrooms can cut absences by up to 40% and boost test scores by as much as 10%.

@EPA @EDGov @CDCgov

[Harry Spoelstra @HarrySpoelstra]

Have a nice Sunday!😮

‘These findings indicate that even mild COVID-19 can result in persistent neurocognitive deficits, structural brain alterations, and functional network abnormalities, both in individuals with and without brain fog.’
https://t.co/oZ7VMZ4wh0

[Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 @_CatintheHat]

🚨40% prevalence of Long COVID in healthcare workers!!

Errrm, are we just going to keep ignoring this?

I keep hoping we’ll reach a ‘tipping point’ where the govt finally sit up, take notice & commit to doing something to mitigate against this.

But that hope is fading fast…

[New Scientist @newscientist]

Putting air filters in classrooms seems to reduce student sick days by more than 10 per cent. https://t.co/tfXW8kDU5k

[Robyn Sanders @Robyn_NSanders]

As a N.C. native, former N.C. Supreme Court law clerk, & advocate for civic fairness, I am disgusted by the spectacle unfolding in the halls of the state’s highest court. It released this order tonight, https://t.co/KOp00zoo23, w/ an awful concurrence by Chief Justice Newby. 🧵