l_davis

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by l_davis 7y ago
Can you tell us what training/experience was required to become a Reiki master? Is there some kind of exam?
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by l_davis 7y ago
Are you sure it's not taken seriously by those who need need the solution? Do you have any way of knowing how many people have investigated/signed up as a result of your suggestion?
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by l_davis 7y ago
Normalize the user of cloth masks.
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by l_davis 7y ago
If you are going out for an extended period of time, carry an extra mask with you so you can change it if it gets wet.
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by l_davis 7y ago
Homemade cloth masks could supplement social distancing and help prevent asymptomatic people from spreading the disease. Where I live, we have a long way to go to perfectly implement social distancing. Given the severity of the pandemic, an
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by l_davis 7y ago
Japan's numbers are probably low because of limited testing. Still somewhat reasonable to compare against countries that also have limited testing. Regarding the presentation of the data, I've seem enough poorly formatted presenta
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by l_davis 7y ago
The article didn't mention cloth masks. Not the protection of medical grade masks to be sure, but they do lessen the probability that the wearer will infect others. Which will slow the spread.
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Experts Increasingly Question Advice Against Widespread Use of Face Masks(slate.com)
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by l_davis 7y ago
I love that - going to share the link on my social media.
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by l_davis 7y ago
I really like that you can see the doubling rate. Would love to be able to drill down by county but that would likely be a PIA to do as would most likely require finding and integrating lots of different data sources.
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by l_davis 7y ago
If the public used cotton masks, it would help and wouldn't take masks away from health care workers. If this were more normalized, the rate of spread could be lowered.
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by l_davis 7y ago
Gluten free does not escape a negative reputation. There are many people who follow a gluten free diet because it's somewhat of a fad, and there are many others who, as a result, don't take it seriously. As someone who is gluten f
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by l_davis 7y ago
People often mock gluten free labeling for products that should either be obviously gluten free or are not food. But the range of gluten sensitivity does vary, and there are people who react to gluten in cosmetics (where it can be added). T
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by l_davis 7y ago
I practice Buddhism. The primary practice of the sect I follow is to chant. When I chant, I feel better mentally. I have seen others do the same. I doubt that a scientific study has been done on this. I have no idea how you could do that an
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by l_davis 7y ago
Agree about the business model. I don't think all places can meet all requirements, but those who can meet more of them will get more business. Still, from what I know as a consumer about the restaurant business, it's an extremely
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by l_davis 7y ago
Outdoor seating as you described works in certain seasons and in certain locations. Not very practical where it gets below freezing. Little Caesars may be high quality for you. It's poison for me. Doesn't matter how clean it is. N
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by l_davis 7y ago
I agree about supporting takeout now; I'm focusing on independent restaurants, especially Asian ones as I fear they are having the toughest time now. Local publications have said this takeout business isn't much help right now. Bu
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by l_davis 7y ago
Almost fully recovered is probably not good enough yet for your not to endanger others - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/st... Congratulations for heading in the right direction.
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by l_davis 7y ago
Using antibodies to treat patients appears to be on the pipeline - https://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2020/infectious-dis...
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by l_davis 7y ago
They aren't the same thing as medical masks. I'm well aware of that. But if people start making their own or get them from providers that aren't supplying medical needs anyway, it could very well reduce spread without taking
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by l_davis 7y ago
WHO is, I believe, encouraging outdoor exercise as well, with appropriate distancing. Lots of discussion here on mask wearing, which I think is great and would help slow spread of this (reusable ones for those who aren't health profess
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by l_davis 7y ago
I got carryout at a Chinese restaurant today. The staff (Thai) said her friends are afraid to wear masks because of fear of assault. So that would most certainly be a factor outside of Asia for Asians. Personally I'm not wearing a mask
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by l_davis 7y ago
Unless the lockdown ends before covid 19 completely dies out, we should all think of what we can do to minimize the destruction. If a mask doesn't harm the wearer, doesn't take away from the supply needed by medical and other esse
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by l_davis 7y ago
I order lots of stuff from Japan, from Amazon US from Japan-based sellers. It's taken anywhere from a few days to two months (my last purchase). So I didn't want to risk it. Didn't find Japanese sellers of masks anyway.
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by l_davis 7y ago
I actually thought that was a good speech. I can't comment on Germany's policies on this as I haven't been following them that closely.
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by l_davis 7y ago
I said many, not most. I watch NHK World regularly. One of their programs, Japangle, ends every episode with the catchphrase "It means that Japanese people are so special." A datapoint to show why I made my statement. And, speakin
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by l_davis 7y ago
And hopefully we can improve our practices based on their experience. Thanks for bringing it up, I may need to know this as the virus spreads.
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by l_davis 7y ago
I think I understand the point behind that post. Many Japanese believe that they are special and superior and love to sell that to non Japanese. It can be really annoying, and it isn't true that as a nationality they are somehow inhere
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by l_davis 7y ago
Certainly Japanese people look out for their own self interest. And there are non altruistic reasons for wearing masks - including, if you are female, skipping makeup. I don't buy into the stereotypes that you mention, but I do believ
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by l_davis 7y ago
I just saw an interview with an Italian physician where he briefly mentioned therapies for the lung before things got to the stage where ventilators were needed: https://youtu.be/3dmIzW3icRs It was a brief reference without

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