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Home My WebLink About2.8.22 Public Comment PacketClerk of the Board Andy Pickett Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 T: 530.552.3300 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120 Members of the Board Bill Connelly | Debra Lucero | Tami Ritter | Tod Kimmelshue | Doug Teeter buttecounty.net/administration DATE: RE: MEMORANDUM February 08, 2022 All Public Comment Submitted for February 08, 2022 Butte County Board of Supervisors Meeting . Enclosed please find all public comment related to the February 08, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Shyanne Valencia Administrative Assistant to Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Andy Pickett Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 T: 530.552.3300 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120 Members of the Board Bill Connelly | Debra Lucero | Tami Ritter | Tod Kimmelshue | Doug Teeter buttecounty.net/administration MEMORANDUM DATE: RE: February 08, 2022 Public Comment Submitted for February 08, 2022 Butte County Board of Supervisors Meeting Item 4.07 Board Comment Letter-California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Pathways to 30x30 Draft (30x30). Enclosed please find all public comment related to Item 4.07 at the February 08, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Shyanne Valencia Administrative Assistant to Clerk of the Board .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:Paulsen, Shaina To:Alpert, Bruce; Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Hironimus, Patrizia; Kimmelshue, Tod; Lucero, Debra; Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Reaster, Kayla; Ring, Brian; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:Public Comment Item 4.07 - FW: BC Fish & Game Commission - Feedback for 30x30 California due February 15, 2022 to the State Date:Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7:49:08 AM Please see public comment pertaining to item 4.07 on today’s Board of Supervisors Agenda. Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 From: Caryn Maier <maierphoto@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 6:27 AM To: Stephenson, Sommer <SStephenson@buttecounty.net> Subject: Re: BC Fish & Game Commission - Feedback for 30x30 California due February 15, 2022 to the State Hi Sommer, There was consensus from the BC Fish & Game Commission to support the Board of Supervisors Comment Letter, Draft "Pathways to 30x30"strategy. Thank you, Caryn Maier Butte County Fish & Game Commission PO Box 2894 Paradise, CA 95967 530-570-5474 Management Analyst, Senior BUTTE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 | Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3322 | F: 530.538.7120 Clerk of the Board Andy Pickett Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 T: 530.552.3300 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120 Members of the Board Bill Connelly | Debra Lucero | Tami Ritter | Tod Kimmelshue | Doug Teeter buttecounty.net/administration DATE: RE: MEMORANDUM February 08, 2022 Public Comment Submitted for February 08, 2022 Butte County Board of Supervisors Meeting Item 5.02A COVID-19 Update by the Public Health Director. Enclosed please find all public comment related to Item 5.02A at the February 08, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Shyanne Valencia Administrative Assistant to Clerk of the Board .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:Paulsen, Shaina To:Alpert, Bruce; Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Hironimus, Patrizia; Kimmelshue, Tod; Lucero, Debra; Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Reaster, Kayla; Ring, Brian; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Valencia, Shyanne Cc:York, Danette; Nuzum, Danielle Subject:Public Comment Item 5.02A - FW: For Board of Supervisors Meeting 2_8_22 Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 8:09:52 AM Please see public comment pertaining to item 5.02A Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 From: Julie Threet <ladythreet@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 8:00 AM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: For Board of Supervisors Meeting 2_8_22 Hello Supervisors! I found this article of interest and found it timely. I am sure you get a deluge of articles on COVID or other hot topics, but with the "fun" we've been having at recent Board meetings because of the mask mandate, I wanted to include this article on the topic. If for nothing else your personal benefit. Julie https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/mask-studies-reach-a-new-scientific .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 8:51:36 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02A COVID-19 Update by Public Health Director eComment: Diana Dreiss Oppose Our Public Health officials and local politicians know these “vaccines” are hurting healthy adults and children and they don’t seem to care or notify the public which appears intentional. A “vaccine” with reports of way over a million adverse events and deaths is NOT safe, effective, or free as promoted by Butte County Board of Supervisors and Butte County Public Health. As anyone can clearly see. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new data showing a total 1,071,856 reports of adverse events following COVID “vaccines” between December 14, 2020 and January 21, 2022 to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VARES). VARES is the primary government-funded system for reporting adverse reactions to the U.S. It is a voluntary reporting system for reporting adverse reactions to the U.S. and has been estimated to account for only 1% of vaccine injuries. Every Friday, VARES publishes vaccine injury reports received as of a specified date. Reports submitted to VARES require further investigation before a causal relationship can be confirmed. The data included a total of 22,607 reports of deaths - an increase of 414 over the previous week - and 178,994 reports of serious injuries - up 4,130 compared with the previous week. NOTE: *Children have a 99.97% chance of recovering from COVID; however, if they DON’T get the shot they have a 100% chance of not being vaccine injured! U.S. VARES data for -5 to -11 year olds show: 7,052 adverse events 152 rated serious 3 reports of deaths 14 reports of myocarditis and pericarditis (heart inflammation) 24 reports of blood clotting disorders U.S. VARES data for -12 to -17 year olds show: 27,772 adverse events 1,588 rated as serious 37 reports of death 68 reports of anaphylaxis (life threatening) 609 reports of myocarditis and pericarditis 154 reports of blood clotting disorders As of January 21, - 4,925 pregnant women reported adverse events related to COVID vaccines, including 1,575 reports of miscarriage or premature births. 40% rise nationwide in excess deaths among 18 to 49 year olds, CDC show. Death certificate data from the CDC show deaths increased by more than 40% during a 12 month period ending October 2021, compared to the same time period in 2018-2019 before the pandemic. A l in 100 year catastrophic event at 10% would be phenomenal but 40% is catastrophic and unbelievable. Coronavirus vaccines would have been withdrawn from the market due to the UNACCEPTABLY high mortality rate. Usually a vaccine is withdrawn from the market after 50 deaths or less. VARES is supposed to act as a EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. No one is being given legal INFORMED CONSENT which is a violation of our laws, the Nuremberg Code, as well as many others. At the same time, this Butte County Board of Supervisors appear to be breaking many state and federal laws by continuing to fake a medical emergency for funding. 18 U.S. Code 1040, U.S. Code 1038, CA Health & Safety Code 101080, Penal Code 148.3, Title 18 U.S.C. Section 142, Government Code 8630, HSC Div. 105, Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 120175.5, Emergency Services Act 8558b, and disaster fraud which you can loose your positions and be prosecuted criminally. Butte County Board of Supervisors are placing my friends, neighbors, me, and my many family members at great risk. We the People DO NOT approve of unlawful actions by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. And MONEY is NOT a reason to put Butte County residents and their children in harms way. This board should have rejected the stimulus money and avoided ALL mandates! “There is the same pattern of deaths in VARES, Yellow Card, and Eudra System.” Dr. Peter McCllough. “The mandates have NO medical scientific basis. The pandemic is over. It’s done. The vaccinated are at risk of super infections.” Dr. Paul Alexander Canada, Sweden, Denmark, UK, Norway, Finland, Saskatchewan, and Ireland are removing all COVID mandates and restrictions. “Denmark admits failure of all COVID control measures (including vaccines).” Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Rams vs. 49ers football game located in Inglewood both Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti were massless at this indoor event with over 70,000 people. Crime reference number issued from Yorkshire Police #13220052372 https://renz-law.com/attorney-tom-renz-whistleblowers- dmed-defense-medical-epidemiology-database-reveals-incredibly-disturbing-spikes-in-diseases- infertility-injuries-across-the-board-after-the-military-was-forced-to/ View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Friday, February 4, 2022 2:24:56 PM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.A. COVID-19 Update by the Public Health Director eComment: Diana Dreiss Oppose Our Public Health officials and local politicians know these “vaccines” are hurting healthy adults and children and they don’t seem to care or notify the public which appears intentional. A “vaccine” with reports of way over a million adverse events and deaths is NOT safe, effective, or free as promoted by Butte County Board of Supervisors and Butte County Public Health. As anyone can clearly see. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released new data showing a total 1,071,856 reports of adverse events following COVID “vaccines” between December 14, 2020 and January 21, 2022 to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VARES). VARES is the primary government-funded system for reporting adverse reactions to the U.S. It is a voluntary reporting system for reporting adverse reactions to the U.S. and has been estimated to account for only 1% of vaccine injuries. Every Friday, VARES publishes vaccine injury reports received as of a specified date. Reports submitted to VARES require further investigation before a causal relationship can be confirmed. The data included a total of 22,607 reports of deaths - an increase of 414 over the previous week - and 178,994 reports of serious injuries - up 4,130 compared with the previous week. NOTE: *Children have a 99.97% chance of recovering from COVID; however, if they DON’T get the shot they have a 100% chance of not being vaccine injured! U.S. VARES data for -5 to -11 year olds show: 7,052 adverse events 152 rated serious 3 reports of deaths 14 reports of myocarditis and pericarditis (heart inflammation) 24 reports of blood clotting disorders U.S. VARES data for -12 to -17 year olds show: 27,772 adverse events 1,588 rated as serious 37 reports of death 68 reports of anaphylaxis (life threatening) 609 reports of myocarditis and pericarditis 154 reports of blood clotting disorders As of January 21, - 4,925 pregnant women reported adverse events related to COVID vaccines, including 1,575 reports of miscarriage or premature births. 40% rise nationwide in excess deaths among 18 to 49 year olds, CDC show. Death certificate data from the CDC show deaths increased by more than 40% during a 12 month period ending October 2021, compared to the same time period in 2018-2019 before the pandemic. A l in 100 year catastrophic event at 10% would be phenomenal but 40% is catastrophic and unbelievable. Coronavirus vaccines would have been withdrawn from the market due to the UNACCEPTABLY high mortality rate. Usually a vaccine is withdrawn from the market after 50 deaths or less. VARES is supposed to act as a EARLY WARNING SYSTEM. No one is being given legal INFORMED CONSENT which is a violation of our laws, the Nuremberg Code, as well as many others. At the same time, this Butte County Board of Supervisors appear to be breaking many state and federal laws by continuing to fake a medical emergency for funding. 18 U.S. Code 1040, U.S. Code 1038, CA Health & Safety Code 101080, Penal Code 148.3, Title 18 U.S.C. Section 142, Government Code 8630, HSC Div. 105, Part 1, Chapter 3, Section 120175.5, Emergency Services Act 8558b, and disaster fraud which you can loose your positions and be prosecuted criminally. Butte County Board of Supervisors are placing my friends, neighbors, me, and my many family members at great risk. We the People DO NOT approve of unlawful actions by the Butte County Board of Supervisors. And MONEY is NOT a reason to put Butte County residents and their children in harms way. This board should have rejected the stimulus money and avoided ALL mandates! “There is the same pattern of deaths in VARES, Yellow Card, and Eudra System.” Dr. Peter McCllough. “The mandates have NO medical scientific basis. The pandemic is over. It’s done. The vaccinated are at risk of super infections.” Dr. Paul Alexander Canada, Sweden, Denmark, UK, Norway, Finland, Saskatchewan, and Ireland are removing all COVID mandates and restrictions. “Denmark admits failure of all COVID control measures (including vaccines).” Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Rams vs. 49ers football game located in Inglewood both Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti were massless at this indoor event with over 70,000 people. Crime reference number issued from Yorkshire Police #13220052372 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://renz-law.com/attorney- tom-renz-whistleblowers-dmed-defense-medical-epidemiology-database-reveals-incredibly- disturbing-spikes-in-diseases-infertility-injuries-across-the-board-after-the-military-was-forced- to/__;!!KNMwiTCp4spf!QxxMgkLSINMhlxEsi-q9vAX5LMplz9U5A4rwNI952exH-B- NZg70EZttRpow5aXKWZO1ZUnHX4U$ View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings Clerk of the Board Andy Pickett Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 T: 530.552.3300 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120 Members of the Board Bill Connelly | Debra Lucero | Tami Ritter | Tod Kimmelshue | Doug Teeter buttecounty.net/administration DATE: RE: MEMORANDUM February 08, 2022 Public Comment Submitted for February 08, 2022 Butte County Board of Supervisors Meeting Item 5.02C Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19. Enclosed please find all public comment related to Item 5.02C at the February 08, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Shyanne Valencia Administrative Assistant to Clerk of the Board .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:Clerk of the Board To:Alpert, Bruce; Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Hironimus, Patrizia; Kimmelshue, Tod; Lucero, Debra; Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Reaster, Kayla; Ring, Brian; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Valencia, Shyanne Cc:York, Danette; Nuzum, Danielle Subject:Public Comment Item 5.02C - FW: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 3:15:26 PM Attachments:NIH-NIAID-microplastics.pdf aier-the-dangers-of-masks.pdf emedicinehealth-com-dangers-of-c02.pdf Masks-and-allergies.pdf Masks-and-facial-eczema.pdf UK-Recinds-all-COVID-era-Guidelines.pdf Butte-County-Suicide-rates-during-COVID.pdf Pandemic-now-an-Endemic.pdf CDC-Vast-Majority-of-Population-Vaccinated.pdf Please see public comment pertaining to item 5.02C on tomorrow’s BOS meeting agenda. Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 From: andrew palmquist <apalmq@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 3:10 PM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due In Support of lifting the Disaster Proclamation: TWO WEEKS TO SLOW THE SPREAD BECAME TWO YEARS. CLOTH MASKS HAVE BECOME A SERIOUS TOXIN, AND POLLUTANT IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. NIH AND NIAID - MICRO PLASTICS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO EXIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF “PAPER MASKS”. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ WHEREAS FIBERGLASS IS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF “PAPER MASKS”. AIER: (American Institute of Economic Research): https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers- of-masks/ BREATHING ONE'S OWN CARBON DIOXIDE IS KNOWN TO BE DANGEROUS. https://www.emedicinehealth.com/wilderness_carbon_dioxide_toxicity/symptom.htm CLOTH MASKS ARE KNOWN TO COLLECT POLLEN AND DUST, A RISK FACTOR FOR THOSE WITH EXISTING BREATHING CONDITIONS, ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA. https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/dust-allergies/ https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/face-masks-facial-eczema/ WHEREAS THE UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL HAS FOUND THAT CLOTH MASKS PROVIDE ONLY 15-30% PROTECTION AGAINST VIRUS PARTICLES 70% OF COVID PARTICLES PASS RIGHT THROUGH. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/26/cdc-covid-messaging-problems-fauci- rochelle-walensky/6563468001/?gnt-cfr=1 THE UNITED KINGDOM HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://tribune.com.pk/article/97531/no-more-covid-restrictions-in-the-uk-end-of-pandemic- or-start-of-chaos IRELAND HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ireland-set-rapidly-drop-almost- all-covid-19-restrictions-2022-01-21/ NEW ZEALAND HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/03/new-zealand-border-reopening-covid/ DENMARK HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/01/denmark-ends-almost-all-covid-restrictions/ THE VAST MAJORITY OF ALL CITIZENS AT RISK FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED THEIR 2ND VACCINATION AND BOOSTER SHOTS. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total WHEREAS THE RISK OF SUICIDE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN BUTTE COUNTY IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. Suicides in youth, young adults on the rise in Butte County https://www.chicoer.com/2021/01/29/suicides-in-youth-young-adults-on-the-rise-in-butte- county/ THE SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH RISKS OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SELF HARM, IDEATION, ISOLATION AND FEELING ALONE VASTLY OUTWEIGH ANY RISK TO A DOUBLE VACCINATED AND BOOSTED INDIVIDUAL IN THE GENERAL POPULATION. Sci Total Environ. 2020 Oct 1; 737: 140279. Published online 2020 Jun 16. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140279 PMCID: PMC7297173 PMID: 32563114 Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment Oluniyi O. Fadare and Elvis D. Okoffo Graphical abstract Keywords: Covid-19, Face masks: Plastic pollution, Microplastics, Microfibers, Single-use plastics Since the emergence and detection of Covid-19 in China and its declaration as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) (Murray et al., 2020), various measures have been put in place in different countries across the world to contain the virus and its further spread. Governments at all levels have brought up different ideas, including lockdown (staying at home), which has been adjudged the most effective preventive measure so far. Others are social distancing, travel restriction, isolation, good hand hygiene (washing of hands), avoiding public or crowded spaces as well as the mass wearing of disposable face masks (Freedman, 2020; Lin et al., 2020; Chintalapudi et al., 2020). Although the Try out PMC Labs and tell us what you think. Learn More. a,b,⁎c Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the env...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ 1 of 8 2/7/2022, 2:59 PM disposable face masks were primarily made for the protection of health-care workers (HCWs) to prevent occupational hazards, non-medical professionals adopted the use of face masks during the outbreak of SARS in 2003 and pdm H1N1 in 2009 (Elachola et al., 2020; Yang et al., 2008). Moreso, authorities had recommended the same for the masses to stem the widespread of these viruses. In regards to the current pandemic, researchers have advocated for the use of face masks by the general public until the mode of transmission of Covid-19 is fully understood (Leung et al., 2020). It has also been argued that it can help in reducing the number of times a person touches the face/mouth/nose with unwashed hands, which can significantly reduce the chance of infection. Previous studies have also demonstrated the effectiveness of face masks in protecting against respiratory infection during Hajj (Elachola et al., 2014; Barasheed et al., 2016). The introduction of face masks (Wu et al., 2020) as one of the precautionary measures to slow down the transmission rate of Covid-19 from person to person has resulted in a global shortage of face masks for the most venerable group, which are the HCWs (Wu et al., 2020). According to the WHO estimates, approximately 89 million medical masks were needed to respond to Covid-19 each month (WHO, 2020). This demand has resulted in an unprecedented rise in the global production of face masks which are produced using polymeric materials. Major players in face mask production have therefore scaled up their output. For instance, China increased its daily production of medical masks to 14.8 million as of February 2020 (Xinhua, 2020). Also, according to the Japanese Ministry of economy, trade, and industry (METI), over 600 million order of face masks per month was secured as of April 2020 (METI, 2020). The demand is expected to increase as the number of Covid-19 infected persons globally stands at 3.84 million, with over 260, 000 deaths as of May 7, 2020 (Worldometer, 2020). Moreso, many countries are relaxing lockdown orders due to the adverse effects on the economy and mental health, and this could lead to a second wave of infection. Disposable face masks (single use face masks) are produced from polymers such as polypropylene, polyurethane, polyacrylonitrile, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyethylene, or polyester (Potluri and Needham, 2005). They consist of three layers; an inner layer (soft fibers), middle layer (melt-blown filter), and an outer layer (nonwoven fibers, which are water-resistant and usually colored). The melt- blown filter is the main filtering layer of the mask produced by the conventional fabrication of micro- and nanofibers, where melted polymer is extruded through tiny nozzles, with high speed blowing gas (Dutton, 2008). Fig. 1 shows the basic principle of face mask production through electrospinning (Zafar et al., 2016). There may exist variations in the formation of the product from one manufacturer to the other. Table 1 showed different face mask’ brands and their description. Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the env...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ 2 of 8 2/7/2022, 2:59 PM Open in a separate window Fig. 1 Process of producing nanofibers through electrospinning used in face mask production (Zafar et al., 2016). Table 1 Different manufacturers' brand and their description (Leonas et al., 2003). Mask name Description Tie-on surgical face mask 3-ply, pleated rayon outer web with polypropylene inner web Classical surgical mask, Blue 3-ply, pleated cellulose polypropylene, polyester Sofloop extra protection mask 3-ply, pleated blended cellulosic fibers with polypropylene and polyester, ethylene methyl acrylate strip Aseptex fluid resistant Molded rayon and polypropylene blend with an acrylic binder Surgine II cone mask Molded polypropylene and polyester with cellulose fibers Surgical grade cone style mask Molded polypropylene Open in a separate window The increase in production and consumption of face mask across the world has given rise to a new environmental challenge, adding to the vast plastic and plastic particle waste in the environment. Some of these materials are getting into waterways from where they reach the freshwater and marine Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the env...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ 3 of 8 2/7/2022, 2:59 PM environment adding to the presence of plastics in the aquatic medium. For instance, OceansAsia, an organization committed to advocacy and research on marine pollution, reported in February 2020, the presence of face masks of different types and colours in an ocean in Hong Kong. Also, the collection of face masks along a highway and drainage in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, on May 5, 2020 (Fig. 2 ). This new emergence of face masks as environmental litter both in the terrestrial and aquatic environment is a piece of evidence that the global pandemic has not in any way reduced the challenge of increasing plastic pollution in the environment. Open in a separate window Fig. 2 Collection of various Covid-19 face masks of different types and colours from an ocean and terrestrial environment in Hong Kong and Nigeria respectively. (For interpretation of the references to colour in this figure legend, the reader is referred to the web version of this article.) Photo credit: OceansAsia (with permission) and Dr. Oluwatoyin Fadare. Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the env...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ 4 of 8 2/7/2022, 2:59 PM Single-use polymeric materials have been identified as a significant source of plastics and plastic particle pollution in the environment (Schnurr et al., 2018). For instance, plastic packaging materials, drinking bottles, and fast food containers are leading sources of microplastics pollution globally (Fadare et al., 2020). Similarly, disposable face masks (single use) that get to the environment (disposal in landfill, dumpsites, freshwater, oceans or littering at public spaces) could be emerging new source of microplastic fibers, as they can degrade/fragment or break down into smaller size/pieces of particles under 5 mm known as microplastics under environmental conditions. The Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis (see Supporting Information for details) of the degrading face masks ( Fig. 3 ) was carried out using PerkinElmer, UATR Two, USA, against a plastic specific spectral library (Perkin Elmer ATR of Polymers Library). The spectra showed a characteristic peaks of a polypropylene for the outer layer (Fig. 3a) and polyethylene high density for the inner layer (Fig. 3b). The spectra provide a piece of evidence that face masks could increase the accumulation of their related microparticles in the environment within a short time. Open in a separate window Fig. 3 Face masks at different stages of degradation in the environment and typical FT-IR spectra of the degrading fibers, outer layer (a) and inner layer (b). Photo Credit: Dr. Oluwatoyin Fadare. The environmental implication of plastics and plastic particles pollution have been enumerated and demonstrated by erudite scholars in various literature (Browne et al., 2008; Cole et al., 2014; Galloway et al., 2017; Rist et al., 2018; Wright et al., 2013). Some of these adverse consequences include threat to aquatic lives, which constitute a major part of the food web and support to human existence. Plastic Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the env...https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ 5 of 8 2/7/2022, 2:59 PM particles are getting into foods meant for human consumption, raising a concern on global food safety (Fadare et al., 2020). Reduction in aesthetic and recreational worth, which are vital to human social and mental stability. The presence of plastics in the environment has also been reported as contributing significantly to climate change due to carbon emission and a greater risk to the global food chain (Reid et al., 2019; Shen et al., 2019). Another implication of this indiscriminately disposed face masks in the environment is the possibility of acting as a medium for disease outbreak, as plastic particles are known to propagate microbes such as invasive pathogens (Reid et al., 2019). Although there is currently no unified international regulation on plastics regulation and pollution management, probably due to conflict of economic interests, few countries have however, put in place strict measures to curb the unabated proliferation of plastic waste. For instance, the Marine Waste Project of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), approved under the Marine Waste Action Acts by the European Commission, is expected to promote among other things, awareness towards plastic particles pollution through the public education program (Li et al., 2019). Also, countries like Ireland has placed levy on consumers of single-use bag, China and South Africa combined both ban and levies on retailers. While placing ban on face masks remains the least option at the moment, considering its positive impacts in the ongoing global fight against the Covid-19, sensitization of the populace can greatly help in the management of these litters. Furthermore, strengthening critical thinking in research to provide eco-friendly alternatives while enhancing effective waste management system can assist in finding a sustainable solution to plastic pollution. Mobilization and awareness on Covid-19 prevention are intense across the globe; it will indeed be laudable if the awareness on safeguarding our environment through reduction, elimination (where possible) and proper management of our disposable face masks can as well be carried along. Who knows? Plastic pollution may be the next world pandemic. CRediT authorship contribution statement Oluniyi O. Fadare: Conceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Writing - original draft, Resources. Elvis D. Okoffo: Methodology, Writing - review & editing, Resources. Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. Acknowledgements This work was supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences QYZDJ-SSW-DQC020-02. Special thanks to Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff of OceansAsia for permission given to use some of the organization materials. 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Alexander (hĴps://www.aier.org/staffs/paul-e-alexander/) Reading Time: 7 minutes T The Dangers of Masks – April 9, 2021 (/custom-search-results/?post_date=04092021) his is a public health warning to the US population and elsewhere, as it appears that our public health agencies and television medical experts seem unable to address key health messages that could have a dramatic effect in reducing risk of severe sequelae in higher-risk populations such as the minority and African-American population to the scourge of SARS-CoV-2. This is now clear. They have squandered many an opportunity to inform the public on simple yet very effective messaging that could reduce morbidity and save lives. Not just for Covid-19, but our focus here is on Covid-19. For example, obesity (hĴps://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes /70/wr/mm7010e4.htm) has emerged as a potent human target for the SARS-CoV-2 in most studies, in addition to being elderly, frail and having comorbid conditions. It would behoove our agencies to address these risks in a large-scale education program for the populace and especially by calling for a reduction in body weight (hĴps://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/15/22280292/covid-19- obesity-coronavirus-diabetes-lent-heart-disease-trinity-united- church-christ) and particularly for the minority sub-groups (African-Americans). In a similar light, studies have shown that vitamin D supplementation (hĴps://www.nature.com/articles /s41371-020-00398-z) for African-Americans (hĴps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2764789) has been associated with a lowered risk of severe disease and mortality from the SARS-CoV-2. Early ambulatory outpatient treatment (hĴps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33387997/) with successful combination and sequenced antiviral agents, corticosteroids, and anti-cloĴing therapeutics should be used widely to help the people at risk. The African-American community is aware that, “Covid (is) a killer for the obese: like pouring gasoline on top of a fire (hĴps://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/15/22280292/covid-19- obesity-coronavirus-diabetes-lent-heart-disease-trinity-united- church-christ).” Unfortunately, more than a year into the pandemic, the manifest issue of public health education and sound policy decisions remain aloof, given the erratic and confusing responses from the health and governing officials. We are calling for an aggressive focus on our minority populations (and all of our population), as they are usually overlooked and disregarded by public health leaders and agencies. We plead for effective and needed public health messaging. With that clarion call, we pivot and refer here to another looming The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 2 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM concern and this is the potential danger of the chlorine, polyester, and microplastic components of the face masks (surgical principally but any of the mass-produced masks) that have become part of our daily lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We hope those with persuasive power in the government will listen to this plea. We hope that the necessary decisions will be made to reduce the risk to our populations. Emergent reports, albeit nascent and anecdotal but nevertheless vitally important (and will be clarified and defined in time) regarding the manufacture of masks, where, “many of them (face masks) are made of polyester, so you have a microplastic problem…many of the face masks would contain polyester with chlorine compounds…if I have the mask in front of my face, then of course I inhale the microplastic directly and these substances are much more toxic than if you swallow them, as they get directly into the nervous system (hĴps://corona-transition.org /maskentragen-noch-ungesunder-als-gedacht).” There are also reports of toxic mould (hĴps://corona- transition.org/schweizer-behorden-liessen-die-menschen-giftige- schimmelpilze-einatmen), fungi, and bacteria (hĴps://corona- transition.org/masken-gefahrden-die-gesundheit-und-schwachen- das-immunsystem) that can pose a significant threat to the immune system by potentially weakening it. Of particular concern to us is the recent report of breathing in synthetic fibers in the face masks. This is of serious concern. “Loose particulate was seen on each type of mask. Also, tight and loose fibers were seen on each type of mask. If every foreign particle and every fiber in every facemask is always secure and not detachable by airflow, then there should be no risk of inhalation of such particles and fibers. However, if even a small portion of mask fibers is detachable by inspiratory airflow, or if there is debris in The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 3 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM mask manufacture or packaging or handling, then there is the possibility of not only entry of foreign material to the airways, but also entry to deep lung tissue, and potential pathological consequences of foreign bodies in the lungs (hĴps://childrenshealthdefense.org/wp-content/uploads/Masks- false-safety-and-real-dangers-Part-1-Friable-mask-particulate- and-lung-vulnerability.pdf).” Reports are that “Graphene (hĴps://www.investmentwatchblog.com/bombshell-disposable- blue-face-masks-found-to-contain-toxic-asbestos-like-substance- that-destroys-lungs/) is a strong, very thin material that is used in fabrication, but it can be harmful to lungs when inhaled and can cause long-term health problems.” We argue that there is a risk of potential ‘future’ inflammatory/fibrotic lung diseases because we are inhaling these materials in the masks now for over one year with more duration to come and no end in sight. These substances might also be highly carcinogenic. Not just for us as adults but we must be very concerned about the risks especially to our children since they depend on us as mentors and guides for their decision-making. It is our children that we are very concerned for. These blue surgical masks pervade our lives. “Health Canada (hĴps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/masks-early- pulmonary-toxicity-quebec-schools-daycares-1.5966387) has issued a warning (hĴps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal /masks-early-pulmonary-toxicity-quebec-schools-daycares- 1.5966387) about blue and gray disposable face masks (hĴps://www.investmentwatchblog.com/bombshell-disposable- blue-face-masks-found-to-contain-toxic-asbestos-like-substance- that-destroys-lungs/), which contain an asbestos-like substance associated with “early pulmonary toxicity.” The warning is The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 4 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM specific to potentially toxic masks distributed within schools and daycares across Quebec. Health Canada (hĴps://www.investmentwatchblog.com/bombshell-disposable- blue-face-masks-found-to-contain-toxic-asbestos-like-substance- that-destroys-lungs/) (and full praise to them)….“discovered during a preliminary risk assessment that the masks contain microscopic graphene particles that, when inhaled, could cause severe lung damage.” Reports (hĴps://www.investmentwatchblog.com/bombshell- disposable-blue-face-masks-found-to-contain-toxic-asbestos-like- substance-that-destroys-lungs/) are that “for a while now, some daycare educators had expressed suspicion about the masks, which were causing children to feel as though they were swallowing cat hair while wearing them. We now know that instead of cat hair, children were inhaling the equivalent of asbestos all day long.”.It appears to be a substance known as graphene. What is indeed alarming is that “the SNN200642 (hĴps://www.investmentwatchblog.com/bombshell-disposable- blue-face-masks-found-to-contain-toxic-asbestos-like-substance- that-destroys-lungs/) masks that were being used all across Canada in school classrooms had never been tested for safety or effectiveness.” This is indeed a catastrophic failure by the regulators as these surgical face masks are linked to early pulmonary toxicity. What is indeed frightening is that all of these blue and similar surgical face masks cause plastic fiber inhalation (hĴps://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/covid-19-masks-cause- plastic-fibre-inhalation-but-we-should-still-use-them/ar- BB1cpFr9) and the outcomes could be devastating, especially to our children. These plastics will degrade very slowly over time and as such, in the lungs it may remain and just build up to The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 5 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM dangerous levels. We do not even know what is an ‘acceptable’ level, for there should be none, zero! There is debate that the immune system can aĴack such foreign objects, thus driving prolonged inflammation which may lead to diseases such as cancer. And reused masks which pervade our daily lives, and based on our personal experiences, do produce more loosened fibers. Dr. Richard Urso (hĴps://twiĴer.com/richardursomd/status /1344246982848749570?s=20) showed us just how dangerous these are by puĴing them under a microscope, revealing the melt- blown polypropylene plastic. Some masks even contain fiberglass (hĴps://www.pepcomed.com/do-surgical-masks-have-fiberglass- in-them-and-is-it-safe/) and this is very dangerous as we know to inhale. We as parents make these decisions, we have to step back and question many of these decisions we are making that seem suboptimal. If it does not seem right, then you have to push back and question and demand the science, demand the data from these seemingly untethered experts. We certainly are not geĴing the due diligence and protection from public health experts, the relevant health agencies, and policy makers that we need. They are failing us! Covid-19 has crystallized this. The government leaders are quick to tell us that they are relying on the advice of these experts in their advisory groups who seem incapable of reading the science or are just blinded to it. It is an academic sloppiness and cognitive dissonance that is terrifying by these experts should they come upon anything that differs from their beliefs or views, even when they are clearly wrong! Moreover, the mass media seems incapable of doing the investigative type of journalism to fully inform the populace on what the public needs to know. We close by reiterating the warning in the JAMA publication (hĴps://jamanetwork.com The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 6 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM /journals/jama/fullarticle/2762694) that “Face masks should not be worn by healthy individuals to protect themselves from acquiring respiratory infection because there is no evidence to suggest that face masks worn by healthy individuals are effective in preventing people from becoming ill.” We raise this issue of potential harm due to synthetic fibres, chlorine, and chemicals from Covid masks as a public health warning and call on the public to make its own relevant risk-management decisions, weighing the benefits versus the harms (downsides) of such a course of action. Especially with the surgical masks (blue) or similar that quickly get moisture laden with use, fibers tend to get loose and may enter the mouth and nose. Every act has a consequence, and there is always risk. It is therefore imperative to weigh the consequences before embarking on a specific course of action. These are risk management decisions especially for parents and not because a Dr. Fauci type tells you to do something means that it is accurate or necessary. Just consider the nonsense we heard about double (hĴps://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/25/dr-fauci-double-mask-during- covid-makes-common-sense-more-effective.html) masking where he said use them one day only to then retract on another day (hĴps://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/02/01/dr-anthony-fauci- no-data-showing-double-masking-works/). We just saw the bizarre and troubling change by the CDC that social distancing for kids no longer required 6 feet (hĴps://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-relaxes- distance-requirements-schools-6-3-feet-n1261527) and now can be 3 feet but not when in the company of teachers. Outrageous is the fact that the 6-feet rule was arbitrary and based on no underpinning science in the first place. It’s as if the virus floats around and makes these distance adjustments. The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 7 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM What about when one day the CDC Director says vaccinated persons (hĴps://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/04/cdc-data- suggests-vaccinated-dont-carry-cant-spread-virus.html) do not carry the virus to then reverse the next day? Even Dr. Fauci (hĴps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/dr-fauci-says-you- might-still-carry-covid-after-geĴing-vaccine/ar-BB1cMHJe) went against the CDC. So who is telling the nation the truth on any given maĴer? What are we to believe? We are told you should vaccinate with a vaccine that does not have the requisite safety assessment (another serious maĴer that is being swept aside), and then you still must wear a mask and socially distance. It makes no sense. It is all nonsensical, illogical, specious, and patently absurd some of what these agencies and experts spew to us all day long. Many of it is just plain wrong. We urge you to think this through carefully. Any available evidence must be considered when the health of the citizenry is at stake. Minor risks can turn into major disasters, like cracks in a dam. We caution you on the safety of these face masks especially since the science also has revealed the ineffectiveness of mask mandates (hĴps://www.aier.org/article/masking-children-tragic- unscientific-and-damaging/) and the masks themselves, as currently used (hĴps://www.aier.org/article/masking-a-careful- review-of-the-evidence/). We are parents and citizens alike, and you and we only seek to inform, share, prognosticate. You must be informed fully for informed decision-making. We also cannot discount the possible harms on our immune systems and general health from such constant and prolonged use of masks, given that we have never done this before. We are in uncharted territory and especially so with the possible The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 8 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM implications for our children. Their immune systems are still being developed and we are forcing lockdowns, school closures, and masking on a developing child and we have no prior experience on the subsequent outcomes pertaining to children’s development, health, and well-being. These are maĴers too important to nonchalantly disregard. The consequences could be catastrophic and lifelong, especially for our children. Contributing Authors Paul E Alexander MSc PhD, McMaster University and GUIDE Research Methods Group, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada elias98_99@yahoo.com (mailto:elias98_99@yahoo.com) Howard C. Tenenbaum DDS, Dip. Perio., PhD, FRCD(C) Centre for Advanced Dental Research and Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada howard.tenenbaum@sinaihealth.ca (mailto:howard.tenenbaum@sinaihealth.ca) Dr. Parvez Dara, MD, MBA, daraparvez@gmail.com (mailto:daraparvez@gmail.com) READ MORE (/article) The Dangers of Masks | AIER https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ 9 of 10 2/7/2022, 3:00 PM Paul E. Alexander (hĴps://www.aier.org/staffs /paul-e-alexander/) Paul E. Alexander received his bachelor’s degree in epidemiology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, a master’s degree from Oxford University, and a PhD from McMaster University’s Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. Get notified of new articles from Paul E. Alexander and AIER. 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Dr Zaeemul Haq January 25, 2022 The perception that the pandemic has ‘ended’ and people can stop wearing masks can be catastrophic in some countries In a surprising move, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all the Covid-19 restrictions in place to help combat the Omicron variant would be lifted from January 26, 2022. This means that wearing face masks in public places in no longer mandatory, citizens are no longer advised to work from home, and Covid passports are no longer necessary. Moreover, from March 24, 2022, the UK will also end the legal requirement to self-isolate in case a person is positive for Covid. The retraction of these protocols had led to much debate, both within the UK and across the globe, with some arguing it signals the final stage of the battle against Covid, while others have termed these measures premature. Although Covid cases in the UK have considerably Boris Johnson during his visit to Milton Keynes University Hospital. PHOTO: AFP No more Covid restrictions in the UK: End of or start of chaos?https://tribune.com.pk/article/97531/no-more-covid-restrictions-in-the-uk-end-of-pandemic-or-start-o... 1 of 4 2/7/2022, 3:02 PM declined, the kingdom still reports more than 80,000 positive tests each day. Nonetheless, Johnson has been quoted saying: However, given the high numbers, one wonders what is the reasoning and rationale behind the government’s decision? Why have observers like the World Health Organistaion (WHO) called it a premature evaluation? Can this lead to another phase of information chaos, and what are the implications for a country like Pakistan where the virus is surging? One must keep in mind that in the UK, three out of four individuals are fully vaccinated, and roughly one out of four has had a Covid infection. As a result of these numbers, it has been argued that sufficient immunity is available amongst the masses, either from the vaccine or the virus, hence enabling the population to fight the current milder yet prevalent Omicron strain of the virus. The UK just passed its latest peak in which hospitalisations and deaths were significantly lower than the numbers reported during previous strains. These real-life findings from the UK match the hospital-based studies from South Africa, explaining why Omicron was mild. Although this new variant can spread despite vaccinations, it cannot infiltrate and damage the lung cells. According to another study, testing positive for Omicron will help build immunity against the variant and will also lead to high protection against the Delta strain, a capacity which previous variants lacked. Consequently, the deadly Delta strain could be eliminated and replaced by the milder Omicron. However, according to the WHO’s technical lead on Covid-19, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO still recommends wearing masks and self-isolation because completely abandoning these pre-cautions will allow the virus to spread further. She stated, Similarly, White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Fauci has said that while we can be cautiously optimistic, we must also be prepared for the worst-case scenario i.e. a new virus strain of high transmissibility or high virulence. Given the constant evolving nature of the data and new findings, the situation is a confusing one and may become increasingly alarming if more countries announce decisions similar to the UK – in complete isolation from the global community. However, within the UK, the speculation is that the prime minister’s decisions are intended to divert attention away from the investigation he is facing about holding parties at 10 Downing Street amid Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. On the other hand, people supporting the “We’re hearing a lot of people suggest that Omicron is the last variant, that it’s over after this. That is not the case because this virus is circulating at a very intense level around the world.” No more Covid restrictions in the UK: End of or start of chaos?https://tribune.com.pk/article/97531/no-more-covid-restrictions-in-the-uk-end-of-pandemic-or-start-o... 2 of 4 2/7/2022, 3:02 PM Pakistan Business World Life & Style T.Edit Sports Fuel Prices Pakistan Gold Prices Pakistan Prayer Timing Pakistan About Us Online Advertising RSS Feeds Style Guide Privacy Policy Copyright government’s decision may start speculating about the intentions behind the apprehension that the WHO has expressed. After two marathon-like years of testing, quarantining, treating and vaccinating, the finish line seems to be in sight. However, this requires majority of the world’s population to get vaccinated. Even a country like Pakistan, which has performed remarkably well in the battle against Covid, has achieved only 40% vaccine coverage. This needs to be escalated rapidly, and depends on making the doses available and getting them efficiently to the masses. Adhering to preventive practices like wearing face masks and avoiding crowds must continue as requirements. In light of what the UK has done, the perception that the pandemic has ‘ended’ and that people can stop wearing masks and forego vaccinations can be catastrophic in some countries. During a pandemic, different countries and health bodies may be looking at science correctly, but without consulting each other and adopting a standard code, they may send conflicting messages. Hence, it is essential that mandated health agencies like the WHO quickly finalise the criteria which must be adhered to at the tail-end of the pandemic. Countries that achieve their vaccination target and fulfil the stipulated criteria may then declare their respective phase of endemicity. The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necassarily reflect the views and policies of the Express Tribune. 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Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:Paulsen, Shaina To:Alpert, Bruce; Bennett, Robin; Clerk of the Board; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Cook, Robin; Hironimus, Patrizia; Kimmelshue, Tod; Lucero, Debra; Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Reaster, Kayla; Ring, Brian; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Valencia, Shyanne Cc:York, Danette; Nuzum, Danielle Subject:Public Comment Item 5.02.C - FW: End local state of emergency Date:Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7:37:42 AM Good Morning Please see public comment pertaining to item 5.02C on today’s Board Meeting Agenda. Shaina Paulsen Associate Clerk of The Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965 T: 530.552.3304 | F: 530.538.7120 From: Christie Hicks <christiehicks11@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 9:38 PM To: Clerk of the Board <clerkoftheboard@buttecounty.net> Subject: End local state of emergency This email is in regards to item 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19. We were unable to leave an e comment so we are emailing for public comment please. We support the termination. We are writing to let you know that we want the local state of emergency to end. Gavin Newsom has engaged in gross overreach for long enough, and each and every county that continues their state of emergency continues to send the message that we are in a state of emergency. While a state of emergency has its purpose and can be used for the distribution of resources to maintain public health and safety, it has been used by Governor Newsom inappropriately, and for long enough. Butte County should end its local state of emergency immediately, and quit sending the message that we are actually in a 'state of emergency.' We would also like for you to send the letter of support for the assembly bill to repeal Prop 47. Thank you for your time. -- Frank and Christie Hicks .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Sunday, February 6, 2022 11:37:54 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Amanda Masula submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19 eComment: I support the cancellation of the local COVID-19 disaster proclamation. It's time to admit and accept that lockdown measures, mask mandates, and covid-19 protocols in general are doing more harm than good. And It's long past time we honored Americans' right to live their lives as they see fit for themselves and their families. View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 3:06:02 PM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting ANDREW PALMQUIST submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19 eComment: TWO WEEKS TO SLOW THE SPREAD BECAME TWO YEARS. CLOTH MASKS HAVE BECOME A SERIOUS TOXIN, AND POLLUTANT IN OUR ENVIRONMENT. NIH AND NIAID - MICRO PLASTICS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO EXIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF “PAPER MASKS”. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7297173/ WHEREAS FIBERGLASS IS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF “PAPER MASKS”. AIER: (American Institute of Economic Research): https://www.aier.org/article/the-dangers-of-masks/ BREATHING ONE'S OWN CARBON DIOXIDE IS KNOWN TO BE DANGEROUS. https://www.emedicinehealth.com/wilderness_carbon_dioxide_toxicity/symptom.htm CLOTH MASKS ARE KNOWN TO COLLECT POLLEN AND DUST, A RISK FACTOR FOR THOSE WITH EXISTING BREATHING CONDITIONS, ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA. https://acaai.org/allergies/allergic-conditions/dust-allergies/ https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/face-masks-facial-eczema/ WHEREAS THE UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL HAS FOUND THAT CLOTH MASKS PROVIDE ONLY 15-30% PROTECTION AGAINST VIRUS PARTICLES 70% OF COVID PARTICLES PASS RIGHT THROUGH. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/26/cdc-covid-messaging- problems-fauci-rochelle-walensky/6563468001/?gnt-cfr=1 THE UNITED KINGDOM HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://tribune.com.pk/article/97531/no-more-covid-restrictions-in-the-uk-end-of-pandemic-or- start-of-chaos IRELAND HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ireland-set-rapidly-drop-almost- all-covid-19-restrictions-2022-01-21/ NEW ZEALAND HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/02/03/new- zealand-border-reopening-covid/ DENMARK HAS RESCINDED ALL COVID GUIDANCE AND RESTRICTIONS. https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/02/01/denmark-ends-almost-all-covid- restrictions/ THE VAST MAJORITY OF ALL CITIZENS AT RISK FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED THEIR 2ND VACCINATION AND BOOSTER SHOTS. https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-total-admin-rate-total WHEREAS THE RISK OF SUICIDE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN BUTTE COUNTY IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. Suicides in youth, young adults on the rise in Butte County https://www.chicoer.com/2021/01/29/suicides-in-youth-young-adults-on-the-rise-in-butte-county/ THE SOCIAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH RISKS OF DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SELF HARM, IDEATION, ISOLATION AND FEELING ALONE VASTLY OUTWEIGH ANY RISK TO A DOUBLE VACCINATED AND BOOSTED INDIVIDUAL IN THE GENERAL POPULATION. View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 11:03:27 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Cheryl Downey submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19 eComment: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! The tide is turning and the truth is coming out! So excited to watch the evil forces start to fall one by one. Isn't it a beautiful thing?? We have the disaster of a network CNN crashing and burning, the View eating their own, washed up singers throwing tantrums because they aren't getting their way and canceling themselves, state and local politicians once again not following their own rules, Johns Hopkin Meta-analysis, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, The FREEDOM Convoy 2022!!!! LET FREEDOM RING!! Coming to America next month! Presented to you by hard working Americans who love each other and their country, whom you steal from on a daily basis and don't even blink an eye. You know, your fellow man, your neighbor??! Honestly, with the corruption, lies and bending over that you do to stroke your own ego's, it must get tiring. Do you ever truly look at yourselves in the mirror and ask yourselves how you got to such a low place of compromise and lack of integrity and ethics? What happened to good old fashioned MORAL CHARACTER? I am asking that you please take a moment to read this article published on January, 26, 2022 in 'The Atlantic'. The article is entitled "The Case Against Masks at School" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/kids-masks-schools-weak-science/621133/ (copy and paste address) The article is well written and shows very clear evidence that the science is NOT settled when it comes to masking our children, and in fact, never has been settled. It's really concerning when you see what "studies" the policy was actually based on. Truly egregious! I have attached the Meta-Analysis (PDF) conducted by Johns Hopkin University. The results of the Meta-Analysis, on the effects of the lockdowns and "safety" measures, is quite alarming!! I have attached the pdf of the study, free from bias and political commentary, just the research study. Period. The last thing I am asking you to look at is this video. The video is the roundtable that was conducted by Senator Ron Johnson. Lawyer Thomas Renz, 4 high ranking military whisleblowers, and top doctors and scientists in their fields, present information and evidence that warrants IMMEDIATE reversal of all mandates.....especially in schools! The title is, "Senator Ron Johnson's, COVID-19: A Second Opinion Roundtable" https://rumble.com/vtc67t-patriot-news-outlet-senator-ron-johnsons-covid- 19-a-second-opinion.html (copy and paste address) All I ask, is that you PLEASE take a look at all of these things with an open mind. There IS another side to this that is valid and deserves attention! These things have been ignored for far too long!!! End ALL covid proclamations!!!!! View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Tuesday, February 8, 2022 7:46:18 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19 eComment: eComment from Diana Dreiss: It is imperative that worldwide administration of the mRNA vaccinations be stopped immediately until further studies are conducted to determine the extent of the potential pathological consequences outlined in this paper. It is NOT possible for these vaccinations to be considered part of a public health campaign without detailed analysis of the human impact of the potential collateral damage. It is also imperative that VARES and other monitoring be optimized to detect signals related to the health consequences of mRNA vaccination. In the end, we are not exaggerating to say that billions of lives are at stake. We call on the public health institutions to demonstrate, with evidence, why the issues discussed in this paper are not relevant to public health, or to acknowledge that they are and to act accordingly. Until our public health institutions do what is right in this regard, we encourage all individuals to make their own health care decisions with this information as a contributing factor in those decisions View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 6:12:48 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Lori Harris submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19 eComment: I support the termination of the Local disaster proclamation. I ask that you rescind the Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution due to Covid-19. 5 counties have already rescinded this ridiculous proclamation. Why can't our Board of Supervisors do the same? The simple solution is NOT to use any of the funds suggested and move on with our lives. Then there is no reason to fear an investigation of misuse of funds. Let's get going in this New Year and get back to real life. The entire Board of Supervisors need to represent the people that they serve. Please rescind this at this meeting! View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 3:44:04 PM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Paula Erwin submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.02.C. Discussion of Potential Termination of Local Disaster Proclamation Resolution Due to COVID-19 eComment: Please end the state of emergency. If we can entertain one of the biggest sporting events in this state then it seems rather ludicrous to keep our county under such restrictions. View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings Clerk of the Board Andy Pickett Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk of the Board 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 T: 530.552.3300 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7120 Members of the Board Bill Connelly | Debra Lucero | Tami Ritter | Tod Kimmelshue | Doug Teeter buttecounty.net/administration DATE: RE: MEMORANDUM February 08, 2022 Public Comment Submitted for February 08, 2022 Butte County Board of Supervisors Meeting Item 5.03 9:45AM– Timed Item - Board of Supervisors Public Comment. Enclosed please find all public comment related to Item 5.03 at the February 08, 2022 Board of Supervisors Meeting. Shyanne Valencia Administrative Assistant to Clerk of the Board .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 8:25:16 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.03 9:45AM- Timed Item - Board of Supervisors Public Comment - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. eComment: Diana Dreiss Public Comment Military medical whistleblowers with the most accurate data on vaccine safety was reported at Ron Johnson’s Senate Hearing on “COVID-19: Second Opinion.” Department of Defense (DOD) medical billing data from the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database (DMED)was presented by Attorney Renz. It contains any military medical diagnosis submitted for medical insurance billing during a time period. (DMED) paints a shockingly disturbing picture of the health of our service members in 2021. *Spike in miscarriage diagnoses was almost 300% From a 5 year average of 1,499 per year to 4,182 in the first 11 months of 2021 *Increase in cancer diagnoses was almost 300% From a 5 year average of 38,700 per year to 114,645 in the first 11 months of 2021 *1,000% increase in diagnoses codes for neurological issues from a Baseline average of 82,000 to 863,000! Others not mentioned in the hearing: *myocardial infarction - 269% increase *Bell’s palsy - 291% increase *Congenital malformations (for children of military personnel) - 156% increase *Female infertility - 471% increase *Pulmonary embolisms - 467% increase “It is my professional opinion that the major increases incidences of the above discussed instances of miscarriages, cancers, and disease were due to COVID-19 “vaccinations.” Sworn declaration under penalty of perjury from one of the military doctors. According to Renz, it was the actual clinical experience of the three named doctors and several unnamed doctors that led them to investigate DMED, and their discoveries reflected their experience treating patients with ailments extremely unusual to healthy, young soldiers since the rollout of the vaccines. He also told me that this is just “the tip of the iceberg,” as the codes have increased exponentially in numerous other diagnosis categories. Over 100 medical diagnosis categories. Blaze Media by Daniel Horowitz January 26, 2022 https://renz- law.com/attorney-tom-renz-whistleblowers-dmed-defense-medical-epidemiology-database- reveals-incredibly-disturbing-spikes-in-diseases-infertility-injuries-across-the-board-after-the- military-was-forced-to/ View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Monday, February 7, 2022 8:36:39 AM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.03 9:45AM- Timed Item - Board of Supervisors Public Comment - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. eComment: Diana Dreiss Public Comment Military medical whistleblowers with the most accurate data on vaccine safety was reported at Ron Johnson’s Senate Hearing on “COVID-19: Second Opinion.” Department of Defense (DOD) medical billing data from the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database (DMED)was presented by Attorney Renz. It contains any military medical diagnosis submitted for medical insurance billing during a time period. (DMED) paints a shockingly disturbing picture of the health of our service members in 2021. *Spike in miscarriage diagnoses was almost 300% From a 5 year average of 1,499 per year to 4,182 in the first 11 months of 2021 *Increase in cancer diagnoses was almost 300% From a 5 year average of 38,700 per year to 114,645 in the first 11 months of 2021 *1,000% increase in diagnoses codes for neurological issues from a Baseline average of 82,000 to 863,000! Others not mentioned in the hearing: *myocardial infarction - 269% increase *Bell’s palsy - 291% increase *Congenital malformations (for children of military personnel) - 156% increase *Female infertility - 471% increase *Pulmonary embolisms - 467% increase “It is my professional opinion that the major increases incidences of the above discussed instances of miscarriages, cancers, and disease were due to COVID-19 “vaccinations.” Sworn declaration under penalty of perjury from one of the military doctors. According to Renz, it was the actual clinical experience of the three named doctors and several unnamed doctors that led them to investigate DMED, and their discoveries reflected their experience treating patients with ailments extremely unusual to healthy, young soldiers since the rollout of the vaccines. He also told me that this is just “the tip of the iceberg,” as the codes have increased exponentially in numerous other diagnosis categories. Over 100 medical diagnosis categories. Blaze Media by Daniel Horowitz January 26, 2022 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2022/01/24/full_hearing_covid- 19_a_second_opinion_hosted_by_sen_ron_johnson.html View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings .ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening attachments, clicking on links, or replying.. From:noreply@granicusideas.com To:Paulsen, Shaina; Pickett, Andy; Ring, Brian; Alpert, Bruce; Connelly, Bill; Cook, Holly; Lucero, Debra; Hironimus, Patrizia; Ritter, Tami; Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug; Bennett, Robin; Kimmelshue, Tod; Cook, Robin; Reaster, Kayla; Valencia, Shyanne Subject:New eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:Friday, February 4, 2022 1:11:21 PM SpeakUpNew eComment for Board of Supervisors Meeting submitted a new eComment. Meeting: Board of Supervisors Meeting Item: 5.03 9:45AM– Timed Item - Board of Supervisors Public Comment - Comments to the Board on issues and items not listed on the agenda. Please note that pursuant to California State law, the Board of Supervisors is prohibited from taking action on any item not listed on the agenda. eComment: Diana Dreiss Public Comment Military medical whistleblowers with the most accurate data on vaccine safety was reported at Ron Johnson’s Senate Hearing on “COVID-19: Second Opinion.” Department of Defense (DOD) medical billing data from the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database (DMED)was presented by Attorney Renz. It contains any military medical diagnosis submitted for medical insurance billing during a time period. (DMED) paints a shockingly disturbing picture of the health of our service members in 2021. *Spike in miscarriage diagnoses was almost 300% From a 5 year average of 1,499 per year to 4,182 in the first 11 months of 2021 *Increase in cancer diagnoses was almost 300% From a 5 year average of 38,700 per year to 114,645 in the first 11 months of 2021 *1,000% increase in diagnoses codes for neurological issues from a Baseline average of 82,000 to 863,000! Others not mentioned in the hearing: *myocardial infarction - 269% increase *Bell’s palsy - 291% increase *Congenital malformations (for children of military personnel) - 156% increase *Female infertility - 471% increase *Pulmonary embolisms - 467% increase “It is my professional opinion that the major increases incidences of the above discussed instances of miscarriages, cancers, and disease were due to COVID-19 “vaccinations.” Sworn declaration under penalty of perjury from one of the military doctors. According to Renz, it was the actual clinical experience of the three named doctors and several unnamed doctors that led them to investigate DMED, and their discoveries reflected their experience treating patients with ailments extremely unusual to healthy, young soldiers since the rollout of the vaccines. He also told me that this is just “the tip of the iceberg,” as the codes have increased exponentially in numerous other diagnosis categories. Over 100 medical diagnosis categories. Blaze Media by Daniel Horowitz January 26, 2022 View and Analyze eComments This email was sent from https://granicusideas.com. Unsubscribe from future mailings