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Why getting a COVID vaccine in the nose might work better

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Scientists are hopeful a new type of vaccine in development could give us a better shot at fighting COVID-19 -- without involving any type of shot at all. Clinical trials are underway for a type of intranasal vaccine, which is administered by spraying into the nose, not injecting into the arm. While current vaccines and boosters are very effective at preventing severe disease and death, the hope is that a nasal vaccine would be even better at preventing mild illness."These will induce immunity in the mucosa of the nasal pharynx – the site of initial viral replication – and may prevent infection and reduce transmission," said Dr. William Moss, a professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Have the odds of getting long COVID changed? Nasal vaccines, because of where they are administered, work to immediately strengthen antibodies in the mucus and nose. "Mucosal immunity," Moss explained, could prevent infection before the virus is a...

Sunday Brunch with Galit Restaurant, "Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief"

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Executive Chef Zachary Engel joins us for Sunday Brunch to cook an authentic Turkish food and share more about the "Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief."Chef Engel is one of the 45 chefs participating in "Chicago Chefs Cook for Earthquake Relief," an event happening Monday night to raise funds for the relief efforts int he aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. He shared one of the recipes he will be offering at the Event. The event will take place Monday from 5-9 p.m. at Avli on the Park at 180 North Field Boulevard. In addition to the chef-curated tasting stations, the evening will offer an upgraded VIP meet and greet chef experience. General admission and VIP tickets are available and can be purchased by visiting Chicago Chef Cook for Earthquake Relief (givebutter.com).All funds raised will directly support the World Central Kitchen's relief efforts.

Skateboarders pitch new Dayton’s Bluff skate park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

A coalition of skateboarders and parents are advocating for a new skate park by the Dayton’s Bluff Community Center on Conway Street.Members of the nonprofit organization City of Skate plan to participate in a community meeting at the rec center at 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the proposal, which would repurpose an underused tennis court for seasonal skating. The meeting will be hosted by St. Paul Parks and Recreation.St. Paul maintains six city-designated skateboarding sites, but other than a new half-pipe ramp at Battle Creek Regional Park, the East Side has no skate park amenities, said Council Member Jane Prince. “I’m totally on board,” Prince said. “I’ve offered to help find funds. The East Side needs a skatepark.”Among potential funding sources, City of Skate plans to lobby the Legislature for $19 million in statewide skate park funding during “Skatepark Advocacy Day” at the Minnesota State Capitol, scheduled from 9 to 10:30...

Charley Walters: Kirk Cousins will be Vikings QB next season. But will he in 2024?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

It’s clear that Kirk Cousins will be the Minnesota Vikings quarterback next season. What’s unclear is who will be the quarterback in 2024.The Vikings have restructured Cousins’ contract for salary-cap room this year, but his deal for a $30-million payout remains the same. The contract also expires at the end of next season, after which he could become a free agent.Cousins turns 35 in August and his future in Minnesota now depends on how well he plays this year. Meanwhile, the Vikings, either this year but probably in 2024, will have to draft a quarterback early.— The Vikings currently do not have enough picks to move up high enough in next month’s draft to get a young QB to succeed Cousins. Basically, the Vikings would have to trade next month’s first-round pick (No. 24) and next year’s first-round pick, and maybe more, to move up to get a QB of the future.The problem for the Vikings now is that they have quite a few holes, and probably need to use their first-round pick on a ...

Bishop Gibbons' season ends in state semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bishop Gibbons came close to taking the momentum in the third quarter against Oxford, but the Black Hawks made pivotal shots down the stretch that catapulted them to a 75-54 semifinal win. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Things were tight between the two combatants in the first half and the Golden Knights found some rhythm thanks to Mia'Rose Wylie who scored on a layup to give Bishop Gibbons a one point edge. Oxford was ready to respond and the best way they did was by shooting. Jocie Finch helped by scoring on a three-pointer that gave the Black Hawks an 18-14 advantage. The Golden Knights refused to give up and showed their three-point range as well. Angelina Dietz knocked down a corner three to trim the deficit to three points. Later on, Madalyn Barrow struck from three-point range and the Black Hawks went into recess with an 11-point lead. Bishop Gibbons came out the locker room on a mission and c...

Millbrook's second-half offense outshoots Greenwich

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Greenwich's defense had trouble containing Millbrook's experienced, high-powered offense resulting in a 70-54 state semifinal loss. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Early on, both teams were trading blows which made for a good back-and-forth affair. The Witches had some momentum going in the first quarter, thanks to Norah Niesz knocking down a three-point shot to give them a 10-6 edge. Millbrook showed resilience and chemistry when Beth Bosan assisted Emily Grassler for an easy layup giving the Blazers a seven-point lead.Millbrook was able to capitalize on a match-up in the paint thanks to Natalie Fox who finished the game with a double-double scoring 19 points and grabbing 20 boards.Just before halftime, Greenwich showed closed the gap. Grace Autiello scored on an underhand layup as she fell to the ground to pull Greenwich within eight. However, the Blazer's offense hit a different gear in the third q...

These are the most popular last names in California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

Is there a certain last name that you encounter more often than others? Maybe you work with a few unrelated Garcias, or your graduating class had a handful of Moores in it. It's not just you - a new study found most Americans have one of six surnames and, in California specifically, one of three. Ancestry recently reviewed phone book listings from across the country to determine the three most popular last names in each state. Smith was far and away the most common nationwide, failing to land in the top three in just five states: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico, and North Dakota. When will it stop raining in California? What meteorologists are saying California's most popular surname was Garcia, edging out Hernandez and Lopez. Garcia was most common across Southwestern states, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada. It was the top last name in only one other state: Texas. According to Ancestry, the traditionally Hispanic surname was among the eighth most common l...

Use Of CBD Products During Pregnancy: Yay Or Nay?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

View the original article about The Use Of CBD Products During Pregnancy at Calm Sleep CBD.With the increasing popularity of CBD products, more and more people are considering using them for various health and wellness reasons. But when it comes to CBD products and pregnancy, the verdict is still out. This article will analyze the current use of CBD products in pregnancy, and provide an evidence-based discussion on the potential benefits and risks of doing so.What Is CBD?CBD or cannabidiol, is a naturally occurring substance found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, CBD does not produce a high or intoxicating effect. Instead, it has been studied for its potential therapeutic properties, including relief from anxiety and inflammation. CBD can be taken in a variety of forms, including tinctures, oils, edibles, and topical creams.Is There Any Proven Benefit For Using CBD During Pregnancy?At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that using CBD ...

Campbell students’ artworks reveal ‘Unarmed Truth’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

Nine Westmont High School students are among 83 finalists in the annual ArtNow exhibition at New Museum Los Gatos, aka NUMU.NUMU’s Santa Clara County-wide high school art competition drew entries from more than 800 students from Palo Alto to Gilroy. The Westmont students with artwork in the juried exhibit are Zelines Doan Flores, Amnah Jaafar, Ireen Jeang, Saanvi Kumar, Nancy Liu, Lauren Lochner, Katie Moon, Mingnah Ng and Stella Walker.The juried exhibition will be on display from March 31 to June 25 at NUMU, located at 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos.This year’s theme, “Unarmed Truth,” was co-created with the ArtNow Teen Council, and students were encouraged to find inspiration from leaders and social movements that helped them understand, embody or uphold a hidden truth as a community.NUMU created the teen council last August to help the ArtNow program to be more widely accessible and more relevant to teenagers living across Santa Clara County. Members include students from Los Gatos ...

Saratoga resident sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:00 GMT

Saratogan is CASA volunteerSaratoga resident Wee-lee Lim was among 22 volunteers sworn in March 7 as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) through Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, a Milpitas-based nonprofit. The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by Judge Shawna Schwarz, capped a training process where the volunteers learned how to serve as the go-between for children in the foster care system and court officials.More than 60% of foster youth currently waiting for a CASA volunteer live outside of Santa Clara County, although their case is with the Santa Clara County Dependency Court.Volunteer training consisted of 30 hours of self-paced courses and presentations, both online and in person, that covered topics like child development, the dependency court system and inclusionary practices.Child Advocates is looking for CASA volunteers who are bilingual Spanish-speakers, or who identify as male or LGBTQ. To register for volunteer training, visit https://childadvocatessv.org/volun...