Enoch's Promise

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

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As of Jan. 3, 2026, Ohioans have bought just under $1.1 billion in recreational ma*****na since legal sales began in August 2024. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/central-ohio-news/ohioans-embrace-recreational-cannabis-in-2025-as-all-time-sales-top-1-billion/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_NBC4

10/01/2026

Matthew 22:15-17

01/01/2026

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault (Norwegian: Svalbard globale frøhvelv) is a secure backup facility for the world's crop diversity on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen in the remote Arctic Svalbard archipelago.[5] The Seed Vault provides long-term storage for duplicates of seeds from around the world, conserved in gene banks. This provides security of the world's food supply against the loss of seeds in genebanks due to mismanagement, accident, equipment failures, funding cuts, war, sabotage, disease, and natural disasters. The Seed Vault is managed under terms spelled out in a tripartite agreement among the Norwegian government, the Crop Trust, and the Nordic Genetic Resource Center

01/01/2026

Climate-acclimated seeds are varieties that have been selected or bred to thrive in specific local conditions (temperature, rainfall, day length, etc.), often through generations of growing in that region, making them more resilient than generic seeds; this also involves processes like stratification (cold/moist treatment) to mimic natural dormancy for germination and hardening off seedlings for outdoor transplanting to handle sun/wind. Choosing regionally adapted or heirloom seeds and using proper stratification/hardening off techniques helps gardeners succeed in changing climates.
Key Concepts
Regionally Adapted Seed: Seeds grown and selected over generations in a particular area, developing traits suited to its specific climate, soil, and pests, making them more reliable than seeds from distant commercial suppliers.
Stratification: A process, often cold-moist storage (like in a refrigerator), that mimics winter, breaking seed dormancy and encouraging germination for many native or woodland plants.
Hardening Off: Gradually introducing indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions (sun, wind, cooler temps) over a week or so to prevent shock and damage when transplanting.
How to Get & Use Them
Source Locally: Find seed companies that specialize in regional varieties (e.g., Adaptive Seeds for PNW, others for specific regions) or local heirloom seeds.
Research Plant Needs: Understand if your chosen seeds need specific treatments like cold stratification or dark germination.
Start Indoors (if needed): Sow seeds and use techniques like covering trays with black plastic to block light if necessary for germination.
Harden Off Seedlings: Before planting outdoors, gradually expose them to increasing amounts of sun and wind over 7-10 days.
Select for Resilience: Look for heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant, or short-season varieties, especially if your climate is changing.
Why It Matters
Increased Success: Plants already adapted to your climate are more likely to thrive with less intervention.
Climate Change Adaptation: Using diverse, regionally-adapted varieties builds resilience against unpredictable weather, notes University of Washington's Program on Climate Change.
Supports Local Systems: Promotes biodiversity and seed-saving for future climate challenges, say Organic Seed Alliance and Reforestation Tools.

31/12/2025

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Ohioans for Cannabis Choice said over email it sent both the Ohio Secretary of State and Ohio Attorney General’s offices more than 1,000 signatures.

24/12/2025

A recent small-scale clinical trial conducted in Brazil offers intriguing preliminary evidence that microdoses of cannabis extract may help stabilize cognitive decline in patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.

Led by Professor Francisney Nascimento at the Federal University of Latin American Integration, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involved 24 elderly participants aged 60 to 80.

Patients received daily oral doses of a cannabis oil containing extremely low amounts of THC and CBD—approximately 0.3 mg each—far below levels that produce psychoactive effects or a "high."

The rationale stems from prior animal research showing that low-dose cannabinoids can restore cognitive function in aging mice by counteracting the natural decline of the endocannabinoid system, which plays a key role in neuroprotection, inflammation regulation, and memory.

Building on a 2022 case report where microdosing improved cognition in one Alzheimer's patient over 22 months, this trial tested the approach more rigorously over 24 weeks. Cognitive function was primarily assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), a standard 30-point scale.

The cannabis group showed stabilization or slight improvement, with an average gain of about 0.67 points, while the placebo group declined by roughly 1.08 points—a statistically significant difference of around 1.7 points.

Notably, 64% of treated patients maintained or improved their scores, compared to only 33% in the placebo arm. This modest effect contrasts with the typical annual MMSE decline of 3-4 points in untreated Alzheimer's patients and appears comparable to existing medications like acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.

No significant adverse events or psychoactive side effects were reported, likely due to the sub-perceptual dosing. However, the treatment did not improve non-cognitive symptoms such as depression or quality of life.

While promising as the first human trial demonstrating cannabinoids' potential for directly addressing cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer's, the study's small size and limited scope mean results require confirmation through larger, longer-term, multicenter trials to establish efficacy, safety, and mechanisms like reduced neuroinflammation.

This approach highlights cannabinoids' multi-target potential without recreational drawbacks, though cultural stigmas remain a barrier.

21/12/2025

Reclassifying Cannabis In 2026 Means Big Changes For The Workplace

Trump's executive order to expedite reclassifying cannabis means wider access to ma*****na and that it could be used like any other prescribed drug during the workday.

18/12/2025

Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis

Watch live coverage as President Trump signs an executive order to help fast-track the reclassification of cannabis. While the order would not legalize cannabis at the federal level, it could help ease regulatory hurdles to studying its medical benefits.

17/12/2025

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