Richard Morris
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Richard Morris
@richard-morris.bsky.social
Retired in Tennessee
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) endorse water fluoridation.

The CDC has recognized water fluoridation as one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century.
December 22, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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It also makes it harder for them to ban books.
December 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is a good day to thank undocumented immigrants.
🦃 3/4 of them are essential workers vital to keeping our country running.

They make up:
📌 23% of construction workers
📌 40%–55% of agriculture workers
📌 25% of food preparation & serving workers
📌 8% of healthcare workers
November 28, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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November 28, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Eastern Bluebird

My reminder that delicate beauty is all around us. Be grateful for the little but extraordinary things...
#birds
November 28, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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November 28, 2024 at 10:53 PM
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Great Blue Heron.
#birds
November 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron led a televised walk through Notre Dame, where a herculean restoration effort took place before the Parisian landmark officially reopens on Dec. 7.

It follows the devastating 2019 fire that put it at risk of collapse.
Restored Notre Dame unveiled with grand tour led by Macron
The televised tour is the first in-depth look inside the revamped cathedral following the devastating 2019 fire that put it at risk of collapse.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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When the mask mandate was lifted from Mass General Brigham in May '23, hospital transmission of resp virus went up. When the mandate was re-instituted in Jan '24, infection rates went down. www.news-medical.net/news/2024052...
Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding
Researchers reviewed the benefits, practicalities, and harms of masks and masking, finding that masks are effective in reducing respiratory disease transmission despite some adverse effects, and empha...
www.news-medical.net
November 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
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This ~ 💯%
November 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM