Friday
- January 30, 2015 - Today in History:
1798 - The first brawl in the U.S. House of Representatives took place.
Congressmen Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold fought on the House floor.
1847 - The town of Yerba Buena was renamed San Francisco.
1862 - The U.S. Navy's first ironclad warship, the "Monitor", was
launched.
1933 - Adolf Hitler was named the German Chancellor.
1948 - Indian political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi was murdered
by a Hindu extremist.
1958 - The first two-way moving sidewalk was put in service at Love
Field in Dallas, TX. The length of the walkway through the airport was
1,435 feet.
1964 - January 30 - The U.S. launched Ranger 6. The unmanned spacecraft
carried television cameras and was intentionally crash-landed on the
moon. The cameras did not return any pictures to Earth.
1968 - The Tet Offensive began as Communist forces launched surprise
attacks against South Vietnamese provincial capitals.
1972 - In Northern Ireland, British soldiers shot and killed thirteen
Roman Catholic civil rights marchers. The day is known as "Bloody
Sunday."
1989 - The U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan was closed.
1995 - Researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health announced
that clinical trials had demonstrated the effectiveness of the first
preventative treatment for sickle cell anemia.
1997 - A New Jersey judge ruled that the unborn child of a female
prisoner must have legal representation. He denied the prisoner bail
reduction to enable her to leave the jail and obtain an abortion.
2003 - Richard Reid, a British citizen and al-Qaida follower, was
sentenced to life in prison by a federal judge in Boston for trying to
blow up a trans-Atlantic jetliner with explosives hidden in his shoes.
2006 - Coretta Scott King, the widow of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.,
died at age 78.
2007 - Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system went on sale.
US lacks intelligence to continue waging indiscriminate drone warfare in
Yemen
RT - Houthi rebels have blinded the US drone program targeting Al-Qaeda
in Yemen, having seized vital installations on the ground previously
providing intelligence data. The scuffle in Saudi Arabia’s underbelly
threatens the key US ally in the region. Yemen’s military and
intelligence agencies are no more capable of providing on-the-ground
intel to stage drone missile attacks against the leaders of the regional
branch of Al-Qaeda, US officials said, as quoted in an exclusive Reuters
report.
27 killed in Egypt’s Sinai attacks, ISIS affiliate claims responsibility
RT - An Egyptian extremist group that pledged loyalty to the Islamic
State has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks in
Sinai, which killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more.
China funding S Sudan govt militia to protect oil fields
China's state oil company is financing a South Sudanese government
militia to protect the Unity oil field, a conflict monitoring-group has
discovered. According to a new report by the Swiss research group Small
Arms Survey: "The oil fields are defended by 4th Division troops, and a
700-strong militia force run by South Sudan's National Security Service
that is recruited from among the Rueng Dinka youth of Pariang county."
Russia might bailout Greece – finance minister
RT - Greece hasn’t outright asked Russia for a loan, but Russian Finance
Minister Anton Siluanov said Moscow wouldn't rule it out. His statement
comes days after Greece openly opposed further economic sanctions
against Russia.
Canada’s Spy Agency to Be Given New Counter Terrorism Powers
Sputnik News - The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is
expected to be given more powers in new anti-terrorism measures to be
unveiled Friday, CBC News reported. Sources familiar with the proposal
told CBC that the CSIS will receive certain legal tools to prevent
extremism, including canceling travel reservations made by Canadian
citizens suspected in fighting for extremist groups overseas, blocking
financial transactions connected with terrorist activity, and
intercepting suspicious shipments.
Gorbachev: US dragging Russia into new Cold War, which might grow into
armed conflict
RT - Mikhail Gorbachev has accused the US of dragging Russia into a new
Cold War. The former Soviet president fears the chill in relations could
eventually spur an armed conflict. “Plainly speaking, the US has already
dragged us into a new Cold War, trying to openly implement its idea of
triumphalism,” Gorbachev said in an interview with Interfax. The former
USSR leader, whose name is associated with the end of the Cold War
between the Soviet Union and the United States, is worried about the
possible consequences.
* Related:
Psaki Says US Disagrees It Is in Cold War With Russia
EU foreign ministers extend sanctions against Russian officials, E.
Ukraine rebels
RT - EU foreign ministers have decided to extend targeted sanctions
against Russian officials and the militias in eastern Ukraine until
September, according to Federica Mogherini, the European Union High
Representative for Foreign Affairs.
Ukraine Is "Pressing" Obama For $3 Billion In Financial Aid
Zero Hedge - As Bloomberg reports, Ukraine is pressing the Obama
administration to provide political support, as much as $3b in financial
aid and “non-lethal weapons,” with the goal of some progress by the end
of February, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko says. Of
course, given Europe's agreement to further sanction Russia (asEU agrees
more "punitive" steps are now possible) President Obama will be happy to
lend Ukraine more American taxpayer money (despite the market's
perception that Ukraine's default probability is over 80% - six year
highs).
1,000 paratroopers from Panther Brigade headed to Iraq this week
Fayetteville Observer - The 82nd Airborne, and more specifically its 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, are no strangers to Iraq. Since 2003, parts of the
brigade have deployed in support of U.S. efforts there on at least three
occasions. Now, more than three years after the U.S. military presence
in Iraq was thought over, about a quarter of the Panther Brigade will
return with a new mission to help train Iraqi forces to fight ISIS.
Is the Taliban a Terrorist Group? Yes, One Created by the U.S. (Video)
Kurt Nimmo - Charles Krauthammer, Fox News and the neocon blogosphere
are outraged by a remark made by White House Deputy Press Secretary Eric
Schultz.
US “Fighting” Terror Group with Fictional Leaders
Tony Cartalucci - At face value, it would seem as if US policy has
failed utterly, if in fact its goal was to truly neutralize ISIS. But
with ISIS a fictional creation led by non-existent leaders, and the
stated goal of the US being the overthrow of the Syrian government, the
doubling of territory held by Al Qaeda, and Al Qaeda’s approach to
cities like Aleppo on the brink of being liberated by Syrian troops, it
is clear that America’s presence in Syria – not to mention in
neighboring Iraq – is to support, not stop these terrorist forces.
Police urge TV stations to scale back live coverage of any London
terrorist siege
The Guardian - Television news organizations are to be asked by Scotland
Yard to consider not broadcasting live images of police or special
forces preparing to storm any terrorist siege in London to avoid
jeopardizing the lives of hostages or armed forces trying to rescue
them.
Turkey's Vanishing $8 Billion
Bloomberg - Something bizarre is happening on Turkey’s accounting books,
and nobody’s quite sure why. Turkey attracted $7.9 billion of income
from unexplained sources during the first eight months of 2014, compared
to an outflow of $90 million during the same period a year ago,
according to the central bank data. In the three months that followed,
$5.6 billion of that left the country.
Ebola
outbreak: Virus mutating, scientists warn
BBC - Scientists tracking the Ebola outbreak in Guinea say the virus has
mutated.... Ebola is an RNA virus - like HIV and influenza - which have
a high rate of mutation. That makes the virus more able to adapt and
raises the potential for it to become more contagious. "We've now seen
several cases that don't have any symptoms at all, asymptomatic cases,"
said Anavaj Sakuntabhai. "These people may be the people who can spread
the virus better, but we still don't know that yet. A virus can change
itself to less deadly, but more contagious and that's something we are
afraid of."
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U.S. News, Politics & Government |
Meet Loretta Lynch – Obama’s Attorney General Nominee Who Might
be Even Worse than Eric Holder
Michael Krieger - On matters of policy, Ms. Lynch called capital
punishment “an effective penalty” and said she disagreed with
Mr. Obama’s statements that marijuana was no more harmful than
alcohol. She called the National Security Agency’s collection of
American phone records “certainly constitutional, and
effective.”
U.S. Set to Spend $95 Million a Day for 10 Years to Update
Nuclear Arsenal
Activist Post - According to a new estimate published by the
Congressional Budget Office last week, it will cost $348 billion
over a decade for the United States to update its nuclear
weapons. Should they do it, they will continue a stranglehold on
one of the world’s biggest arsenals. The report, entitled
“Projected Costs of U.S. Nuclear Forces, 2015 to 2024,” says the
cost for 2015 to 2024 dropped from the 2014-2023 $355 billion
estimate – that makes this year’s a bargain at $7 billion off!
U.S. passports on verge of elimination?
Jerome R. Corsi - A Soros-funded group arguing to replace the
U.S. passport with a North American passport appears ready to
take up the mantle of championing the concept of a European
Union-style regional government to supersede the sovereignty of
the United States, Mexico and Canada, fulfilling the dream of
the late American University professor Robert Pastor....
Appropriately named “New America,” the foundation believes the
U.S. passport should soon become obsolete and replaced with a
European Union-style passport issued for all citizens of the
U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Hillary Clinton agrees to testify to House's Benghazi panel
(CNN) - The attack has remained a political issue for Clinton,
who was secretary of state at the time, since 2012. As the
former first lady eyes a potential presidential bid, a number of
Republicans have signaled that Benghazi will be a main line of
attack against Clinton. Sen. Rand Paul has said the attack
should disqualify Clinton from higher office.
VIDEO: Nearly 20 Threats Against Planes Since Saturday
NBC News - Since Saturday at least 18 different U.S. passenger
planes have been targeted by bomb threats on Twitter, and
federal authorities say even more threats were delivered via
social media during that same period but were not publicized. At
least eight threats were posted on Twitter Tuesday from three
different accounts...A second account targeted an American
flight from Los Angeles to Chicago with a tweet that said "We
are ISIS."
New York’s New Elite Anti-Terror Strike Force to Target
Protesters
Mikael Thalen - New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton
announced the creation of a new “anti-terror strike force”
Thursday that will admittedly be used to target protesters.
According to Bratton, the 350-person “Strategic Response Group,”
which is expected to receive funding from the Department of
Homeland Security, will focus in on “disorder control and
counterterrorism protection capabilities.” “It is designed for
dealing with events like our recent protests, or incidents like
Mumbai or what just happened in Paris,” Bratton said. Using such
foreign terror attacks as justification, Bratton stated that the
elite group would be specifically trained in the use of
“high-tech weaponry.”
New Citizen Watchdog Group Takes on the TSA
Activist Post - TSA Watch is a new Citizen Watchdog Group that
aims to force the TSA to clean up their act. Similar to a
neighborhood watch, this national non-profit organization seeks
to empower citizens to take action and ensure their own security
through safety in numbers.
Media black out 200,000 pro-life marching Americans
WND - An estimated 200,000 people joined in a March for Life in
Washington, D.C., bringing to the streets in front of Congress
their plea for protection of the unborn. It was double the
number of people that go to even the biggest football games or
indoor concerts. Yet the establishment media was virtually
absent.
YouTube: Worlds First Activist Consulting Firm: The Solutions
Institute | Think Tank
RT - Abby talks to Dan Johnson, President of the Solutions
Institute, about how activists can turn words into tangible
actions when it comes to many of the world’s most pressing
issues... The Solutions Institute is a collection of
professionals and activists from across the political spectrum.
Our organization is comprised of experts in media, crowd
psychology, organizational structure, social media and more. Our
goal is to teach, motivate, and put all the necessary tools for
activism in your hands without charge.
SF Cops Arrest Public Defender for Refusing to Let Them
Interrogate Her Client Without Counsel
Ben Swann - San Francisco deputy public defender Jami Tillotson
was arrested on Tuesday outside a courtroom in the city's Hall
of Justice after officers say she resisted arrest and interfered
with a police investigation. Tillotson says she was just doing
her job and advising her client of his right not to be
questioned without an attorney present.
Supreme Court rules in favor of police in home searches without
objector present
Washington Post - The court ruled 6 to 3 that when occupants of
a dwelling disagree on whether they will admit police without a
warrant, the objecting occupant must be physically present. That
doesn’t change if police have removed the objector, the court
said. “An occupant who is absent due to a lawful detention or
arrest stands in the same shoes as an occupant who is absent for
any other reason,” Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote for the
majority.
Seattle Cop Goes Nuts, Pepper Sprays People Passing On Sidewalk
Steve Watson - A Seattle teacher has brought a lawsuit against
the city of Seattle after he was pepper sprayed in the face by a
police officer for no reason whatsoever while walking down the
street. Jesse Hagopian, a history teacher, was attending a
peaceful march in Seattle on Martin Luther King Jr. day.
Students forced to expose underwear for inspection
WFAA - Elementary school students in Gustine, TX were forced to
lower their pants for inspection after feces were found on the
school gym floor.... "I felt uncomfortable, and I didn't want to
do it," said 11-year-old Eliza Medina. "I felt like they
violated my privacy." She was one of about two dozen elementary
students who were rounded up in the small town 90 miles
southwest of Fort Worth.
3 Options for Parents Who Refuse Government-Run Education
Natural Society - With the recent addition of the disastrous
Common Core policies sweeping through public education in the
United States, parents are also being forced to sit by as their
children are subjected to military style training programs
involving active shooters, forced vaccination trials without
parental consent, unhealthy school lunches, and constant Wi-Fi
electromagnetic radiation exposure (a class 2B carcinogen). It
is no wonder that many parents are desperate to step outside the
current paradigm in search of a better way.
Two Cops Hold Down 110 lb College Student, While Third Cop
Releases K-9 to Tear Her Apart
The Free Thought Project - A 21-year-old Army private was
hospitalized with severe wounds after an incident involving
three Norfolk Police officers. London Colvin is a
second-semester junior and Sociology major at Norfolk State
University and a private in the 3rd Brigade, 318th Regiment and
78th Training Division, based at Fort Belvoir. Colvin was at an
off-campus party early Sunday morning when a fight broke out.
According to her cousin, her and her friends were leaving when
the police showed up.
Crude Crumbles To Fresh Lows: $43 Handle
Zero Hedge - Yet again this morning's "bounce" to $45 was
heralded as maybe possibly could be the stability that markets
are looking for. And once again it was not as WTI makes fresh
cycle lows to a $43 handle.. and once again, energy stocks
plunged back to energy credit's reality...
VIDEO: Ron Paul: Beware the Two Percent!
Ron Paul's history lesson on the Federal Reserve, including the
Fed's absurd mandate to ensure a two percent inflation rate. The
Fed is the primary driver of the warfare/welfare state that is
destroying the US. [19 minuet video]
Read the text version here.
Senate approves Keystone XL pipeline despite veto threat
RT - The Republican-controlled Senate passed a bipartisan bill
approving construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil
pipeline, prompting a showdown with President Barack Obama, who
has promised to veto the legislation. In a 62-36 vote,
Republicans were able to peel away nine Democrats from President
Obama’s position on the pipeline, ensuring easy passage for the
bill once it cleared a filibuster. If Obama vetoes the bill as
promised, however, supporters do not have the 67 votes needed to
override his decision.
US business groups alarmed over China's new ‘intrusive’
cybersecurity regulations
RT - US business groups have sounded the alarm over China’s new
cybersecurity rules, adopted amid Snowden leaks. They say the
rules are intrusive, require tech companies to disclose
sensitive intellectual property, and create backdoors for
Chinese authorities.
Just 4 purchases enough to ID you, despite anonymized credit
card data
RT - Anonymized credit card data – only locations and times of
purchases made – are enough to identify a person, a new MIT
study shows. Shopping habits are so unique, that knowledge of
only four transactions help tell who the buyer is. Three months
of credit card transactions carried out by 1.1 million people in
10,000 shops in one country were studied by the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology team, which made the results public in a
January 30 issue of Science journal.
Section 215 of the Patriot Act Expires in June. Is Congress
Ready?
EFF - All of these sections are concerning, but Section 215
takes the cake. It’s the authority that the NSA, with the FBI’s
help, has interpreted to allow the U.S. government to vacuum up
the call records of millions of innocent people. It’s also been
the focus of most of the NSA reform efforts in Congress over the
last year and a half. But if there were ever a time to reform
the NSA, it’s now—because a vote for reauthorization, without
comprehensive reform of NSA spying, will very clearly be a vote
against the Constitution.
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Farming, Gardening & Homesteading |
Small Raisin Farmers Stand Up to the USDA: Case to be Heard by
U.S. Supreme Court
Health Impact News - The Supreme Court has decided to hear an
important property rights case involving raisin farmers who
aren’t allowed to keep and sell their own crop. Every year,
their raisins are seized by a Depression-era bureaucratic
organization called the Raisin Administrative Committee, as
Damon Root noted yesterday (January 16, 2015).
This Is What a Real-Life Economic Collapse Looks Like (and how
to prepare for it)
The Organic Prepper - Did you ever think about what your life
would be like if the stores were closed? I’m not talking about a
post-apocalyptic Mad Max scenario or a winter storm that clears
the shelves. I’m talking about a long-term disruption of
services caused by an economic collapse.... It happened a couple
of years ago in Greece, and it’s happening right now in
Venezuela.... If you’re paying attention, you’ll be able to see
the writing on the wall. More and more businesses are closing
here in America, and we could soon be going down the same
chaotic path as Venezuela, and Greece before them.
VIDEO: Officials: Up to 1K possibly exposed to measles in Ariz.
USA Today - With as many as 1,000 people across three Arizona
counties potentially exposed to the measles, state public-health
officials are asking people who think they may have come in
contact with the virus to isolate themselves.
Five-year-old girl dies of very same flu strain she was
vaccinated against
(NaturalNews) Another youngster has been reported dead after
getting a flu shot, the latest victim of an ongoing genocide
campaign masquerading as medicine. Five-year-old Kiera Driscoll
allegedly developed a cough and fever not long after getting
jabbed, claim reports, and just hours later collapsed, was put
on life support, suffered cardiac arrest and died.
Fight cancer by fasting
(NaturalNews) With cancer poised to become the number one killer
in North America and traditional therapies not cutting the
mustard for long-term success, it may be time to rethink the war
on cancer. We have been focused on killing it conventionally at
all costs, even when the collateral damage is significant and
often accelerates the demise of a weakened immune system.
More than a ton of factory farmed beef recently recalled
(NaturalNews) Over 1,000 pounds of ground beef have recently
been recalled by Minnesota-based Rancher's Legacy Meat Co.,
after routine product inspection conducted by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
at the company's facility raised concerns over possible E. coli
contamination.
Your Next Doctor's Visit Could Get Crowded
Bloomberg - According to the American Academy of Family
Physicians, around 10 percent of family doctors already offer
shared medical appointments, sessions that bring together a
dozen or more patients with similar medical conditions to meet
with a doctor for 90 minutes. With pressure from the government
and insurers to bring down the cost of care while treating the
increasing number of people with health insurance, patients can
expect group visits to become more common.
What if Diabetes Causes Obesity - Not the Other Way Around?
Natural Blaze - Surgeon Peter Attia demonstrates that the
obesity crisis might be hiding a bigger problem. As a young
surgeon, Peter Attia felt contempt for a patient with diabetes.
She was overweight, he thought, and thus responsible for the
fact that she needed a foot amputation. But years later, Attia
received an unpleasant medical surprise that led him to wonder:
is our understanding of diabetes right?
New study shows these common over-the-counter drugs linked to
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia
(NaturalNews) The drugs studied are anticholinergic drugs, which
block a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, in the central and the
peripheral nervous system. These drugs are available
over-the-counter and through prescriptions. Many are used on a
regular, long-term basis to treat a variety of medical
complaints. These drugs include... The study showed the risk of
dementia rises when these anticholinergic medications are used
at higher doses or for longer periods.
Measles Transmitted By The Vaccinated, Gov. Researchers Confirm
Activist Post - A remarkable study reveals that a vaccinated
individual not only can become infected with measles, but can
spread it to others who are also vaccinated against it - doubly
disproving that two doses of MMR vaccine is "99% effective," as
widely claimed.
UCLA Medical Center Pediatrician: Let Parents Choose on Measles
Vaccine
Health Impact News - Dr. Gordon is not anti-vaccine, but he is
pro-parental choice. Rare among doctors today, he believes
parents are in the best position to make vaccine choices for
their children. “First, vaccines are a really personal issue and
one of my biggest problems is that 99% of pediatricians don’t
feel that parents should even participate in the decision about
how or when, let alone if a baby should get all, some or none of
the shots at any given office visit. The whole process is
inherently flawed because we give immunizations pretending to
know a lot more about the immune system than we really know...."
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Thursday
- January 29, 2015 - Today in History:
1802 - John Beckley became the first Librarian of Congress.
1850 - Henry Clay introduced in the Senate a compromise bill on slavery
that included the admission of California into the Union as a free
state.
1861 - In America, Kansas became the 34th state of the Union.
1886 - The first successful petrol-driven motorcar, built by Karl Benz,
was patented.
1916 - In World War I, Paris was bombed by German zeppelins for the
first time.
1979 - President Carter formally welcomed Chinese Vice Premier Xiaoping to the White House. The visit followed the establishment of
diplomatic relations.
1990 - Joseph Hazelwood, the former skipper of the Exxon Valdez, went on
trial in Anchorage, AK, on charges that stemmed from America's worst oil
spill. Hazelwood was later acquitted of all the major charges and was
convicted of a misdemeanor.
1996 - French President Jacques Chirac announced the "definitive end" to
nuclear testing.
1997 - America Online agreed to give refunds to frustrated customers
under threat of lawsuits across the country. Customers were unable to
log on after AOL offered a flat $19.95-a-month rate.
1998 - A bomb exploded at an abortion clinic in Birmingham, AL, killing
an off-duty policeman and severely wounding a nurse. Eric Rudolph was
charged with this bombing and three other attacks in Atlanta.
1999 - Paris prosecutors announced the end of the investigation into the
accident that killed Britain's Princess Diana.
1999 - The U.S. Senate delivered subpoenas for Monica Lewinsky and two
presidential advisers for private, videotaped testimony in the
impeachment trial.
2001 - In Indonesia, thousands of student protesters stormed the
parliament property and demanded that President Abdurrahman Wahid quit
due to his alleged involvement in two corruption scandals. Wahid
announced that he would not resign.
Hezbollah to Tel Aviv: No More Border Violence?
Sputnik News - Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has informed Israel
through the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) that it is
not interested in further escalation of hostilities following an
exchange of rocket strikes, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said
Thursday.
The Next War In The Middle East Has Begun And Israel Vows ‘To Act
Powerfully On All Fronts’
Economic Collapse - Israel and Hezbollah are at war. On top of
everything else that is going on in the world, now we have a new war in
the Middle East, and nobody is quite certain what is going to happen
next. Israel has been preparing for this moment for more than 8 years.
So has Hezbollah. According to some reports, Hezbollah has amassed an
arsenal of 50,000 rockets since the end of the Hezbollah-Israel war in
2006. If all-out warfare does erupt, we could potentially see tens of
thousands of missiles rain down into an area not too much larger than
the state of New Jersey.
ISIS threatens to execute Jordanian hostage unless Iraqi prisoner
released by Thursday sunset
RT - ISIS is threatening to “immediately” kill a Jordanian hostage if
Iraqi Sajida al-Rishawi is not delivered for a swap on the Turkish
border by Thursday at sunset, according to unverified audio attributed
to Japanese hostage Kenji Goto.
UK fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian bombers
RT - Two Russian Bear long-range bombers flying close to UK airspace
were intercepted by RAF Typhoon fighter jets, according to Britain's
Ministry of Defence (MoD).... "The Russian planes were escorted by the
RAF until they were out of the UK area of interest,” the ministry’s
Thursday statement said, Reuters reported. “At no time did the Russian
military aircraft cross into UK sovereign airspace."
* Related:
Russia Says Air Force Flight Near UK Complies With International Law
Israeli rights group questions legality of targeting Gaza homes in war
The Guardian - Serious questions have been raised by the Israeli human
rights group B'Tselem about the legality of Israel's policy of targeting
dozens of Palestinian homes during last summer's war in Gaza - a
strategy that led to hundreds of civilian deaths. The report is the
latest alleging serious breaches of international humanitarian law by
Israel during the 50-day conflict. According to B'Tselem, the policy of
striking residences led to the deaths of 606 people in 70 attacks on
homes that it examined. Among the dead were 93 children under the age of
five.
Cuba urges US to end economic blockade, return Guantanamo
RT - Cuban leader Raul Castro has called on the US to end the economic
embargo against the country and demanded that Guantanamo Bay be returned
to Cuba as relations between the two nations undergo a historic thaw.
* Related:
Guantanamo Bay Must Remain US Territory Regardless of Cuban Demands
PACE strips Russia of voting rights until April over Ukraine, Russia
quits for 1 yr
RT - The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has
decided not to restore Russia’s voting rights until April. Moscow was
first stripped of its rights in PACE after Crimea joined Russia last
year. In turn, Aleksey Pushkov, the chief of Russia’s PACE delegation
and chairman of the State Duma's Foreign Affairs Committee, said: “We
are exiting PACE until the end of the year.”
President Obama Continues to Ally with Nations and Leaders Accused of
Human Rights Violations
Ben Swann - President Obama met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
to discuss the future of relations between the two nations. Despite much
of the media concerns regarding a budding “Bromance” between the two
leaders, or wondering whether Modi’s suit was appropriate, there are
bigger issues to look at regarding the history of India’s current PM.
Bill Gates Calls for ‘Global Government’
Mikael Thalen - Billionaire Bill Gates called for “a kind of global
government” this week, arguing that the creation of such a system would
be needed to combat major issues such as “climate change.” Speaking with
Germany’s “Süddeutsche Zeitung” newspaper Tuesday, Gates decried the
fact that a proper United Nations system has failed to materialize as
planned.... Gates went on to stress his position further, stating that a
global government was “badly needed” in order to combat an array of
issues ailing the planet.
Greek Credit Risk Spikes, Default Probability Tops 70%
Zero Hedge - Greek default risk has surged in recent days and today as
it becomes clear what Syriza expects from Europe, short-term CDS are at
post-crisis highs with 5Y CDS implying a 76% probability of default
(based on standard recovery assumptions - which may be a little high in
this case). Given the domestic bank dominance in the buying of domestic
government debt, Greek banks are getting hammered as everyone's favorite
hedge fund trade is an utter bloodbath.
"The Barricades Are Down" Syriza Is Already Rolling Back Austerity
"Reforms"
Zero Hedge - It didn't take long for Syriza to start making changes in
Greece. While these may be minor at the margin compared to the debt
"issues", as KeepTalkingGreece reports, Alexis Tsipras and his junior
coalition partner Panos Kammenos pushed the Fast Forward button to
restore a series of so-called “reforms”, that is austerity measures
imposed by the country’s lenders, the Troika - among the left-wing
reforms are: scrapping planned privatizations, scrapping fees in public
hospitals and prescriptions, restore “the 13th pension” for
low-pensioners and other actions that SYRIZA had promised before the
elections. And the iron barricades in front of Parliament have been
removed.
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U.S. News, Politics & Government |
Govt tells agents to ID which immigrants not to deport
(AP) - The Obama administration has ordered immigration agents
to ask immigrants they encounter living in the country illegally
whether they might qualify under President Barack Obama's plans
to avoid deporting them, according to internal training
materials obtained by The Associated Press. Agents also have
been told to review government files to identify any jailed
immigrants they might be able to release under the program.
Rand Paul Introduces The Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration
Act
Liberty Crier - Sen. Rand Paul yesterday reintroduced S. 255,
the FAIR (Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration) Act. This
legislation would protect the rights of property owners and
restore the Fifth Amendment’s role in property proceedings. Rep.
Tim Walberg (R-MI) is the lead sponsor of the FAIR Act in the
House of Representatives.
Va. Senate committee defeats gun control proposals
The Virginian-Pilot - Bill after bill backing stricter gun
controls came to the Senate Courts of Justice Committee on
Monday morning. Bill after bill died. The committee spent
several hours killing Democratic measures but advanced a
Republican measure that would allow concealed weapon permit
holders to obtain a lifetime permit. “It was an awesome day,”
said Philip Van Cleave, president of the pro-gun Virginia
Citizens Defense League.
Anonymous Shuts Down Texas Town’s Website to Protest Killing of
Teen Girl By Cops
Ben Swann - Following a controversial Longview, TX incident in
which three police officers fatally shot a 17-year-old girl who
reportedly brandished a knife at a police station in what her
aunt described as a cry for help, Anonymous has taken credit for
briefly crashing the City of Longview's website in an act of
retaliation.
New bill proposes a ban on body armor
Ben Swann - The bill, called the Responsible Body Armor
Possession Act, would strip the right of civilians to purchase
or own body armor. The bill reads, “It shall be unlawful for a
person to purchase, own or possess enhanced body armor.”
Enhanced body armor, as defined by the bill, is “body armor,
including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which
meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor…”
Type III armor protects against most standard issue rifles as
well as many rounds used in handguns.
Out Of Control DEA Planned to Spy on Cars Parked at Gun Shows
Steve Watson - The Drug Enforcement Administration planned to
use license-plate readers to scan cars parked at gun shows and
monitor their owners as part of an anti-gun-trafficking scheme,
internal documents have revealed. The plan was discussed in DEA
emails in 2009, according to the Justice Department, which
oversees the government agency.
Seattle to Fine Residents for Throwing Food in the Garbage
CNS News - In an attempt to shame residents of their city, a new
Seattle law will levy a fine on homes that do not properly sort
food out of their garbage. Emblazoned with a red citation tag,
violators will start to be fined anywhere from $1-$50 in July.
For now, Seattle residents will be publicly shamed by the
‘Scarlet Letter’-like tags. The tags are part of, what the city
calls, a “public education campaign.”
Millions to Owe Obamacare Tax Penalty
(CNNMoney) - Some 3 million to 6 million Americans will have to
pay an Obamacare tax penalty for not having health insurance
last year, Treasury officials said Wednesday. It's the first
time they have given estimates for how many people will be
subject to a fine. The penalty is $95, or 1% of income above a
certain threshold (roughly $20,000 for a couple). So you could
end up owing the IRS a lot of money.
Reagan Economist: Washington Will Do Anything It Can To Stop
BRICS
Ben Swann - Washington DC- China is warning India that an
economic partnership with the US is a “zero-sum trap,” and the
nation should be wary about Washington’s increasing efforts to
court the increasingly influential nation. The message comes as
world leaders, including President Barack Obama, gather in India
to celebrate its “R-Day” holiday and woo top officials to their
side in an expanding effort to gain the most influence in the
region.
Fired Before Hired: How Corporations Rigged The Job Market And
Killed The American Dream
Zero Hedge - The latest corporate scam is to blame workers for
the high unemployment rate. They say there is a skills gap. Even
President Obama is in on the joke. The real skills gap is the
other way around: too many skills for the low-wage menial jobs
that pervade the labor market.
Radiation, chemtrails, fertilizers: Humans are crossing
"planetary boundaries" and killing Earth, study says
(NaturalNews) Large-scale, commercial agriculture, among other
things, is taking a toll on the planet, particularly in
America's Heartland, and is threatening the existence of life on
Earth, according to an international team of researchers.
West Coast orcas experiencing 100% infant mortality rate as
radiation from Fukushima drifts across ocean
(NaturalNews) Marine biologists and other researchers are
voicing serious concerns regarding the high mortality rate among
orcas (killer whales) observed over the past couple of years. No
one has yet proven that there is a direct link between the 100
percent mortality rate seen among orca infants and the effects
of the radiation contamination of the Pacific Ocean from the
Fukushima reactor leak in Japan, but it certainly can't be ruled
out as a possibility.
Dream Come True for Oil Companies: Obama Expected to Approve
Drilling off Atlantic Coast from Virginia to Georgia
AllGov - Environmentalists contend the coast could suffer the
same fate as the Gulf states after the 2010 BP disaster that
fouled coastal waters with millions of barrels of oil. “Opening
Atlantic waters to offshore drilling would take us in exactly
the wrong direction,” said Bob Deans. Democratic senators from
East Coast states blasted the move. “All of the risk is put on
the backs of our shore communities, and all of the reward goes
to Big Oil,” said Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey.
US Senate Rejects Keystone Solar Power Amendment
Sputnik News - The US Senate voted down an amendment to the
Keystone pipeline legislation that called for installing
millions of solar power units in homes and businesses across the
country, US Senator Bernie Sanders’ office said in a press
release.
Fracking Earthquake Responsibility Case Goes to Court
AllGov - Oklahoma’s Supreme Court will hear a potential landmark
case that may further validate a linkage between fracking and
earthquakes. Two oil companies are being sued for causing an
earthquake that caused the plaintiff, Sandra Ladra, to be
injured. The case has serious ramifications for the oil and gas
industry, which could be forced to stop using the controversial
drilling procedure if the two companies are found liable.
Why The U.S. Shale Boom May Come To Abrupt End
Zero Hedge - U.S tight oil production from shale plays will fall
more quickly than most assume. Why? High decline rates from
shale reservoirs is given. The more interesting reasons are the
compounding effects of pad drilling on rig count and poorer
average well performance with time.
Canada's spy agency tracks file-sharing websites worldwide –
Snowden docs
RT - Millions of pictures, videos, and other files downloaded
online globally are being watched by Canada's electronic spy
agency CSE, says the latest mass surveillance report based on
documents leaked by Edward Snowden. Canada's Communications
Security Establishment (CSE), an equivalent to the US National
Security Agency (NSA), focuses on electronic surveillance.
Regin Malware Unmasked as NSA Tool after SPIEGEL Publishes
Source Code
SPIEGEL - Just weeks ago, SPIEGEL published the source code of
an NSA malware program known internally as QWERTY. Now, experts
have found that it is none other than the notorious trojan Regin,
used in dozens of cyber attacks around the world… Both Symantec
and Kaspersky did not shy away from superlatives when describing
the malware program, calling it a "top-tier espionage tool" and
the most dangerous cyber-weapon since Stuxnet, the notorious
malware program used to attack the Iranian nuclear program.
Make Your Own Biomass Firelogs in Four Easy Steps
Daily Sheeple - Biomass is comprised of compressed compounds
containing various organic materials, including corn husks,
coconut shells, grass clippings, dried leaves, sawdust,
cardboard or paper. Learning how to make alternative fuel
sources using the items you have around is an essential survival
skill to learn.
Measles Police State: “Parents who do not vaccinate their
children should go to jail”
Mac Slavo - Never mind the evidence that vaccines aren’t as
effective as their makers have promised. Shutter to think,
according to the Office of Medical and Scientific Justice, “the
theory of ‘herd immunity’ is failing or was flawed to begin
with” while a 2014 Council on Foreign Relations report found:
“the most highly vaccinated populations are also those with the
greatest number of outbreaks for those same infectious diseases.
This was especially the case for measles, mumps, rubella, polio
and pertussis outbreaks,” with the U.S. Canada and rest of the
Western world leading the list.
VIDEO: Arizona monitoring 1,000 people for measles linked to
Disneyland
CBS News - A measles outbreak in Arizona that originated at
California's Disney parks is at risk of increasing dramatically
in size as health officials keep tabs on 1,000 people, including
nearly 200 children who could have been exposed at a
Phoenix-area medical center.
Use these 17 herbs and spices to fight diabetes
(NaturalNews) According to the most recent American Diabetes
Association report, 29.1 million Americans are diabetic.
Additionally, the disease still held the rank of being the
seventh leading cause of death in the United States.
How to reduce your toxic heavy metal load simply and cheaply
(NaturalNews) We're bombarded with heavy metals from the
chemicals in our environment that began in the 20th Century and
proliferated exponentially since WWII. Of those estimated 50,000
chemicals used by consumers, industry, and agriculture 300 have
been tested by the EPA, with restrictions placed on only five.
Three of the safest and most efficient ways to detoxify your
body
(NaturalNews) If you're going to get clean, you can't go at it
with reckless abandon and expect things to go smoothly. Going
from a moderate to extreme toxic state and diving into an herbal
detox kit or extreme fast, will send your body for a loop and
crying uncle due to the sheer load placed on your internal
detoxification system.
Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer
cells
Natural Blaze - A compound found in green tea may trigger a
cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells
alone, according to Penn State food scientists. The research
could lead to treatments for oral cancer, as well as other types
of cancer.
Depression: Is Its Cause Mental…or Physical?
Daily Sheeple - We already know that inflammation is the likely
cause of a multitude of health conditions, including arthritis,
asthma, cancer, chronic pain, headaches, and heart disease. Now
research suggests an addition to the growing list of ailments
with possible links to inflammation: depression.
Is Your Sunscreen Making You Infertile?
ANH - A new study by the National Institutes of Health found
that sunscreen chemicals that filter out ultraviolet rays may
impair male fertility. There are twenty-nine “benzophenone-type
UV filtering chemicals” in personal care products that protect
skin and hair from sun damage. Researchers found that men with
high exposure to two chemicals in particular had a 30% reduction
in their ability to reproduce.
Soda Habit Prompts Early Puberty in Girls
(HealthDay News) - [...] the researchers found that those who
drank more than 1.5 servings of sugary drinks a day had their
first period 2.7 months earlier than those who drank two or
fewer of these drinks a week. "Starting periods early is a risk
factor for depression during adolescence and breast cancer
during adulthood. Thus, our findings have implications beyond
just starting menstruation early," said study first author Jenny
Carwile, a postdoctoral associate at the Harvard School of
Public Health, in Boston.
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Secrets on How to Lose Weight Fast
Dr.Axe - From exercising for short bursts of time to making
weekly menus to even having a cheat meal, these 49 tips to lose
weight fast will help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Remember this is not just about losing weight, but living a
better healthier, happier life!
A Primary Reason that Could be Causing Thinning Hair – Aging is
NOT It
Natural Society - A woman’s hair can operate like a canary in a
coal mine, signaling danger. When hair begins to thin, it is
often the first sign of an underlying imbalance or deficiency
that, if not addressed, can significantly undermine good heath
in a big way. Chances are good that when hormone imbalances are
successfully addressed, hair will begin to re-grow and again
look and feel the way it once did.
Wednesday
- January 28, 2015 - Today in History: GOOD MORNING!!!!!
1788 - The first British penal settlement was founded at Botany Bay.
1878 - The first telephone switchboard was installed in New Haven, CT.
1878 - "The Yale News" was published for the first time. It was the
first, daily, collegiate newspaper in the U.S.
1902 - The Carnegie Institution was established in Washington, DC. It
began with a gift of $10 million from Andrew Carnegie.
1909 - The United States ended direct control over Cuba.
1915 - The Coast Guard was created by an act of the U.S. Congress to
fight contraband trade and aid distressed vessels at sea.
1935 - Iceland became the first country to introduce legalized abortion.
1945 - During World War II, Allied supplies began reaching China over
the newly reopened Burma Road.
1958 - Construction began on first private thorium-uranium nuclear
reactor.
1980 - Six Americans who had fled the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, on
November 4, 1979, left Iran using false Canadian diplomatic passports.
The Americans had been hidden at the Canadian embassy in Tehran.
1986 - The U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff.
All seven of its crewmembers were killed.
1999 - Ford Motor Company announced the purchase of Sweden's Volvo AB
for $6.45 billion.
2002 - Toys R Us Inc. announced that it would be closing 27 Toys R Us
stores and 37 Kids R Us stores in order to cut costs and boost operating
profits.
Israel launches airstrikes on Syria following rocket attack, ‘red line’
warning from Iran
RT - Israeli jets struck several targets in Syria in response to
Hezbollah rocket fire into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, the IDF
said. The exchange came as Iran warned Tel Aviv of crossing a “red line”
with the murder of an Iranian general in Syria.
Libyan Luxury Hotel Attacked in the Name of Intelligence Operative Abu
Anas al-Libi
Kurt Nimmo - In an email sent out after a phone call between the two
leaders, the White House insisted the invasion was about “helping
provide the Libyan people an opportunity to transform their country, by
installing a democratic system that respects the people’s will.” That
“democratic system” has produced chaos, terror, and social and political
disintegration. Latest example: a brutal attack on the Corinthia Hotel
in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, supposedly targeting militia-backed
Prime Minister Hassi and foreign diplomats.
AFRICOM Commander Wants Full Counterinsurgency Plan for Boko Haram
Defense One - The top commander of U.S. troops in Africa said he would
like the U.S. military to do more to fight the terrorist group Boko
Haram, but that it’s up to Nigerian and U.S. policy officials to decide
how much they’re willing to change the trajectory of that group’s
violent stronghold on the region. U.S. Africa Command’s Gen. David
Rodriguez, who previously served as the No. 2-ranking commander of the
Afghanistan war, said he believes to turn the tide against Boko Haram
would require a full-scale counterinsurgency plan across four countries.
Update: ISIS & Japan agree on hostage swap, Japanese journalist to be
freed 'within hours'
RT - Japan and ISIS have agreed on an exchange of journalist Kenji Goto,
held hostage by the Islamist militants, for Sajida al-Rishawi, the Iraqi
woman who killed 60 people in a 2005 Jordan bombing, Japanese deputy FM
stated. Earlier, reports suggested that al-Rishawi was soon to be
transported to another prison, and would then be handed over to IS
representatives in exchange for the captive Japanese journalist.
European counter-terror plan involves blanket collection of passengers’
data
The Guardian - The European commission plan to be published on Wednesday
would require 42 separate pieces of information on every passenger
flying in and out of Europe, including their bank card details, home
address and meal preferences such as halal, to be stored on a central
database for up to five years for access by the police and security
services.... The House of Lords has said the 42 pieces of passenger data
that airlines need to hand over to the police and security services
enable aspects of a passenger’s history, conduct and behavior to be
deduced. The 42 categories are...
ISIS threatens to kill 2nd Japanese hostage, Jordan pilot in 24 hours
RT - The Islamic State has released a video with a threat to kill a
second Japanese hostage and a Jordanian pilot in the next 24 hours if
the Japanese authorities fail to persuade Jordan to release failed
suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi from prison.
Houthi Rebels in Yemen Release Captured Presidential Chief of Staff
Sputnik News - Houthi rebels in Yemen have released Ahmed Awad bin
Mubarak, the President's chief of staff that they had been holding
prisoner, a source in the Yemeni parliament has told Sputnik.
Prosecutor’s Mysterious Death Prompts Argentina to Dissolve Spy Agency
Sputnik News - The President of Argentina has announced plans to
dissolve Argentina's intelligence agency as speculation grows agents
were involved in the death of a prosecutor who was planning to expose
the top level officials.... The announcement comes amid suspicions that
the spy agents were behind the mysterious death of a state prosecutor
investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center.
After The 'Syriza Shock' - Now Comes The Hard Choice Of Escape Or Merely
Re-setting The Terms of Greece’s EU Servitude
The Ron Paul Institute - We can heartily praise Alexis Tsirpras for
calling bull on the destructive puzzle palace economics thrust on his
country by the hypocrites and liars who rule from Brussels. And his
finance minister designate, economist Yanis Varoufakis, is surely on the
right track when he targets the rent-seeking bankers, big businesses and
media operators who have plundered the Greek state for decades.
USAID Reports US to Donate $1bln to Vaccinate Millions of Children
Sputnik News - The US Agency for International Development USAID
announced Tuesday that the US will commit $1 billion to global public
health organization Gavi to support organization’s plan to immunize 300
million additional children.
UK Government Announces Plan to Remotely Control Vehicles
Paul Joseph Watson - The UK government today announced a plan to
remotely control vehicles on roads using wi-fi technology in order to
reduce traffic and offset global warming, the latest manifestation of
the ‘Internet of Things’ that will stir up concern amongst privacy
advocates. A report released today by Ofcom, the government-controlled
body which regulates communications in the United Kingdom, lays out a
blueprint that could be realized in as soon as 10 years where cars would
communicate with each other to “reduce congestion”.
Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country
(AP) - Liberia said Monday that there are currently only five confirmed
cases of Ebola in the entire country — a dramatic turnaround in the West
African nation where the virus has taken its deadliest toll. At the
height of the outbreak in August and September, Liberia was recording
more than 300 new cases of the virus every week. To date 3,636 Liberians
have died of Ebola, according to the World Health Organization.
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The FBI’s plan to collect everyone’s DNA just got a huge boost
from congress
PrivacySOS - Current law requires state and local police to send
collected DNA to an accredited lab before it is shipped off to
the feds. But the FBI wants a “legislative tweak” to enable
police to skip that step, and send DNA from arrestees directly
to the federal CODIS database. If the feds succeed in changing
the law, we’re in trouble: corporations and congress are already
laying the groundwork for the logistic implementation of a
nationwide DNA dragnet.
Obama Demands New Regulations After Drunken Fed Crashes Drone on
White House Lawn
Mikael Thalen - President Barack Obama called for increased
regulation on unmanned aerial vehicles Tuesday after a drunken
federal employee crashed a small drone on White House grounds.
Off-duty at the time of the incident, the unnamed National
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency employee reportedly lost control
of the drone while intoxicated near the White House Monday.
According to the New York Times, a spokesman for the NGA
confirmed the employee’s involvement and the ensuing interview
with the Secret Service.
Despite Holder's Forfeiture Reform, Cops Still Have A License To
Steal
Forbes - Contrary to what you may have read recently, Attorney
General Eric Holder did not put an end to civil forfeiture, a
form of legalized theft in which the government takes property
allegedly linked to crime without even charging the owner, let
alone convicting him. Nor did Holder stop civil forfeiture by
the federal government or by the Justice Department. He did not
even eliminate the Justice Department’s Equitable Sharing
Program, which lets police dodge state limits on forfeiture.
Militarized security prepared for Super Bowl (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
RT - Super Bowl security will be reinforced by Black Hawk
military-style helicopters and massive X-ray machines designed
to scan large cargo trucks, all courtesy of US Customs and
Border Protection. On Monday, Customs and Border Protection
Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske was in Glendale, Arizona, site
of Super Bowl XLIX, for a flyover demonstration of the Black
Hawks, which will assess air traffic near the University of
Phoenix Stadium. The agency has deployed about 100 officers to
assist state and local law enforcement, according to AP.
Feds Failed to Deport Illegal Now Suspected of Killing Store
Clerk Over Cigarettes
Adan Salazar - Federal authorities had previously declined to
immediately deport an illegal alien now accused of shooting a
convenient store clerk to death in Arizona, instead opting to
release him on bond, reports allege. Agents with US Immigration
and Customs Enforcement decided against deporting 29-year-old
Apolinar Altamirano in 2013 after he committed a burglary
related offense. ICE said in a statement yesterday they allowed
Altamirano to post bond based on his “immigration and criminal
history.”
More States Suing Feds Over Immigration Executive Orders
The New American - More states have joined the original 18 that
filed a lawsuit on December 3 against the federal government and
several federal officials seeking relief against the defendants’
violations of the Constitution and federal law resulting from
President Obama’s November 20 announcement that he would
unilaterally suspend immigration law as applied to four million
illegal immigrants.
Justice Dept spying on millions of US drivers says report
RT - Government documents, as well as former and current
government officials, confirmed to the Journal that the license
plate-tracking program was initially used by the Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) to seize cars, money, and other
assets associated with drug trafficking. Use of the database has
grown, however, to include hunting for vehicles linked to other
possible crimes, including kidnapping, killings, and rape.
Additionally, state and local law enforcement agencies are
increasingly using it for a variety of investigations.
Nanny of the Week: New York City plans to ban out-of-state cars
Eric Boehm - [Queens Assemblyman Michael] Miller has his reasons
for pushing the proposal — and like many nanny state ideas, it
all boils down to making sure everyone is paying their tribute
to the taxman. “By registering out-of-state, you are either
committing fraud by not registering your vehicle in New York
state or you are avoiding paying state Department of Motor
Vehicles fees,” he told the New York Post, which reported on the
proposal this week. Miller said his proposal would allow out-of-staters
to purchase an “exemption sticker” to protect their vehicles
from the city’s predatory tow trucks.
Koch Brothers to Spend Nearly a BILLION DOLLARS on the 2016 Presidential
Election
Daily Sheeple - The political network overseen by the conservative
billionaires Charles G. and David H. Koch plans to spend close to $900
million on the 2016 campaign, an unparalleled effort by coordinated
outside groups to shape a presidential election that is already on track
to be the most expensive in history. The spending goal, revealed Monday
at the Kochs’ annual winter donor retreat near Palm Springs, Calif.,
would allow their political organization to operate at the same
financial scale as the Democratic and Republican Parties.
Davos Economist: Elite Are Afraid of Ferguson-Style Riots
Paul Joseph Watson - Johnson, president of the Institute of New
Economic Thinking, sparked interest when he asserted during an
interview at the Davos Economic Forum that many hedge fund
managers were purchasing land in remote locations so as to guard
against an uprising of the poor caused by wealth inequality. “I
know hedge fund managers all over the world who are buying
airstrips and farms in places like New Zealand because they
think they need a getaway,” he said, with the New Economics
Foundation’s Stewart Wallis agreeing, telling CNBC, “If they can
get off, onto another planet, some of them would.”
We're No. 12! Report: U.S. Not Among Top Nations for Economic
Freedom
CNS News - ...the U..S. ranked only 12th--after Hong Kong,
Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Chile,
Estonia, Ireland, Mauritius, and Denmark....The Index rates
economic freedom for countries on 10 quantitative and
qualitative factors that are based on four pillars of freedom:
rule of law, limited government, regulatory efficiency and open
markets.
1 in 3 on Disability Have Mental Disorder; 42.9% in D.C.
CNS News - One in three, or 35.2 percent, of people getting
federal disability insurance benefits have been diagnosed with a
mental disorder, according to the latest data from the Social
Security Administration (SSA). Washington, D.C., the seat of the
federal government, ranked in the top-ten list of states where
disabled beneficiaries were diagnosed with mental problems.
CBO Director Predicts Unsustainable Debt, 'Heightening the Risk
of Fiscal Crisis'
Breitbart - CBO Director Douglas Elmdorf testified that debt
will exceed 100% of GDP within 25 years and continue to rise, a
“trend that could not be sustained” and would eventually
heighten “the risk of a fiscal crisis” before the House Budget
Committee on Tuesday.
Dow Plunges 360 Points, Erases All Post-QE Gains
Zero Hedge 1/27/2015 - The Dow is now down 360 points on the day
– its biggest point drop in 19 months. Perhaps more notable is
that since the End of QE3, The Dow is now down 0.4% - but the
fundamentals we hear you cry… The Nasdaq is today’s biggest
loser, down over 2.2%
TurboTax's database knows your secrets
America's Markets - TurboTax customers are already outraged with
a stealth 50% price hike in the software this year. But more
secrets are coming out that might be equally surprising to some.
Intuit (INTU), the company that makes TurboTax, maintains a
database containing users’ Social Security numbers, names and
other personal data — even for customers using the desktop
version of the software who save their files on their own hard
drives.
Alaska Likely to Face Budget Cuts Amid Drop in Oil Prices
Sputnik News - [Governor] Walker reported that the Alaska oil
pipeline is currently transiting oil well below capacity. "Our
oil pipeline in Alaska is about 3/4 empty and so we'd like to
put more oil into it. And one way we can increase the revenue is
by more oil. So we are working on that part as well," Walker
said. The Alaskan economy, overwhelmingly dependent on oil
revenues, is likely to face a $3.5-billion budget deficit in
2015, the Alaskan governor's office stated last week.
Why The Damage To The Economy Caused By The Oil Crash Is Going
To Get Progressively Worse
Economic Collapse - We are really starting to see the price of
oil weigh very heavily on the economy and on the stock market.
On Tuesday, the Dow was down 291 points, and the primary reason
for the decline was disappointing corporate sales numbers. For
example, heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar is blaming the
“dramatic decline in the price of oil” for much lower than
anticipated sales during the fourth quarter of 2015. Even though
Caterpillar is not an “energy company”, the price of oil is
critical to their success. And the same could be said about
thousands of other companies.
New England pummeled by Juno as storm dumps THIRTY INCHES of
snow and causes flooding in Massachusetts, but New York City is
spared
Daily Mail - Winter Storm Juno was pummeling New England on
Tuesday morning, bringing heavy snow, high winds and coastal
floods to many parts of the region. The blizzard heaped more
than a foot of snow on areas of Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and New York state. *
* Related:
Gerald Celente: Closing Of New York City A Dress Rehearsal For
Total Control Of People’s Lives
Dallas voting to possibly end water fluoridation Wednesday
(NaturalNews) Wednesday, January 28, 2015, is a date that
anti-fluoridation activists in Dallas, Texas -- and perhaps
around the nation-- are eagerly awaiting.
Government report reveals nearly 1,000 tons of lead dust dumped
on population every year from airplanes
(NaturalNews) Leaded gasoline is a thing of the past for
automobiles. But a recent government report explains that leaded
"avgas," as it is called for aircraft, is still being used to
the tune of about 225 million gallons annually over homes, crop
fields and bodies of water.
Louisiana residents fear EPA’s plan to burn explosives near
their land
Louisiana Watchdog - The Environmental Protection Agency has a
plan in rural Webster Parish to burn 15 million pounds of
propellant explosives, originally designed for military use,
into the northern Louisiana atmosphere. People exposed to it
might develop cancer or blood pressure problems or even pass on
birth defects to their children, experts warn. Parish residents
fear these toxins, which could rise two miles into the
atmosphere depending on weather conditions, might eventually
cover their entire corner of the state or spread into Texas or
Arkansas.
* Related:
An Open Letter Regarding the Proposed Open Burn
Police Want Cop-Tracking App Banned, While They Use Technology To
Monitor You
Steve Watson - As police are vehemently lobbying Google to disable a
function within a popular app that allows real time tracking of
officers’ whereabouts, officers themselves are relying heavily on social
media to surveil citizens and even assign ‘threat ratings’. A popular
GPS based app called Waze has come under fire from police groups as it
allows drivers to pinpoint the location of cops and report police
sightings to others on the road.
Vaccines cause sudden death, proves document hidden by Big
Pharma for two years
(NaturalNews) An Italian court has unearthed a formerly
classified document that proves vaccines cause death, and that
vaccine companies don't want you to know this. As published on
the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) website, a
1,271-page report by British drug firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
reveals that certain combination vaccines administered to
children are known to cause sudden death, but the company chose
to obscure and conceal this in official safety reports.
BPA alternative in plastics disrupts brain cell growth, triggers
hyperactivity
(NaturalNews) In order to make plastics pliable and thermal
receipt paper printable, certain chemicals have to be added to
the mix that a growing body of research shows can damage the
human endocrine system and cause other serious health damage.
The Daily Hygiene Habit That May Promote Cancer and Alzheimer's
Dr. Mercola - The aluminum chloride in antiperspirants, which
blocks your pores from releasing sweat, may also contribute to
an increased cancer risk. Aluminum chloride actually acts
similarly to the way oncogenes work to cause molecular
transformations in cancer cells. Aluminum salts can also mimic
estrogen, and previous research has shown that aluminum is
absorbed and deposited into breast tissue.2 The researchers
actually suggested that raised levels of aluminum could be used
as a biomarker for identification of women at increased risk of
developing breast cancer.
No longer science fiction: Aborted human fetuses harvested to
grow kidney organs in rats for transplantation into human
patients
(NaturalNews) Human fetal kidneys harvested from aborted babies
are being surgically implanted into adult rats to grow new
kidneys to be transplanted into awaiting human adults. This
procedure, which is under rapid development, is being framed as
a medical breakthrough by scientists who appear to be completely
blind to the moral and ethical issues at stake in such a scheme.
20 Ways To Heal Pneumonia Naturally
Arny Bustamante - Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs,
usually due to an infection, caused by a virus or bacteria. It
kills millions every year and is a very common cause of death in
the elderly. However, a greater percentage of young healthy
adults have contracted pneumonia in the last five years and the
problem appears to be getting worse.... Here's what you need to
know on how to effectively treat pneumonia naturally without the
need of any medication.
Power of Homemade HCL: Honey, Coconut Oil and Lemon Cough Syrup
Natural News Blogs - I did some research and learned that
Homemade HCL abbreviation of Honey, coconut and lemon is perfect
cough syrup and also boost our immune system.
The 19 Ingredients in McDonald’s Fries – Including a Form of
Silicone Found in Silly Putty
Natural Society - In the most recent transparency video from
McDonald’s, Grant Imahara explains that there are 19 ingredients
in America’s favorite fries, one of which is
polydimethylsiloxane, which is used in the production of silly
putty. This seemingly ‘essential’ french fry-Silly Putty
ingredient has been making headlines, and I can tell you that it
won’t be the last headline you see.
* Related:
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives
Could This Be the Best Test Yet for Detecting Kidney Disease?
Dr. Becker - About half of all cats over 10 suffer from chronic
kidney disease, but when detected early and managed proactively,
many live full and happy lives. This newly discovered biomarker
can identify the onset of disease about 17 months earlier than
the test we use today.
Tuesday
- January 27, 2015 - Today's News:
Russia Calls on PACE to Provide Evidence of Russian Armed Forces in
Ukraine
Sputnik News - Russia has called on the Parliamentary Assembly of the
Council of Europe (PACE) to provide proof that Russia has troops in
Ukraine, Russia’s PACE delegate Alexei Pushkov said Tuesday. “There is
not a single Russian who has invaded Ukraine and we need proof of the
existence of Russian armed forces [there]. We have seen no proof,”
Pushkov said during a PACE discussion on the humanitarian situation in
Ukraine.
Russia, Iran to Create Joint Bank for Transactions in National
Currencies
Sputnik News - Russia and Iran plan to create a joint account for
national currency trade, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei told
RIA Novosti in an interview Tuesday. "Both sides plan to create a joint
bank, or joint account, so that payments may be made in rubles and rials
and there is an agreement to create a working group [for this]," Sanaei
said.
Facebook, Instagram go down globally, internet freaks out
RT - The websites of popular social media networks Facebook and
Instagram appeared to be down for at least 40 minutes on Tuesday due to
a technical outage. Lizard Squad, a hacking group, is reportedly behind
the attack.... The hacker group, which on Monday attacked the website of
Malaysia Airlines, claimed responsibility for the social media outage.
* Related:
Facebook Spokesman Denies Recent Outage Caused by Hack Attack
Putin: Ukraine army is NATO legion aimed at restraining Russia
RT - The Ukrainian army is essentially a ‘NATO legion’ which doesn’t
pursue the national interests of Ukraine, but persists to restrict
Russia, President Vladimir Putin says. “We often say: Ukrainian Army,
Ukrainian Army. But who is really fighting there? There are, indeed,
partially official units of armed forces, but largely there are the
so-called ‘volunteer nationalist battalions’,” said Putin.
Saudi Arabia’s New King Helped Fund Radical Terrorist Groups
Washington Free Beacon - While Abdullah served as a close U.S. ally and
was considered a reformer by many, Saudi Arabia has long been criticized
by human rights activists for its treatment of women and its enforcement
of a strict interpretation of Islamic law. President Barack Obama is
scheduled to travel to the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Tuesday to pay
respects to Abdullah and meet with Salman, who also has been seen as a
moderate friend of the United States.
‘5yrs of humiliation, suffering over’: Anti-austerity party to form govt
in Greece
RT - Greece leaves behind five years of humiliation and suffering, fear
and authoritarianism, said the leader of the winning Syriza party,
Alexis Tsipras. He’s moving on Monday to build a stable government and
plans to get rid of Athens’ three main creditors. Tsipras was addressing
thousands of cheering supporters at a rally in Athens. Syriza won 149
seats in the 300-seat parliament election. Tsipras was sworn in as next
Greek PM later on Monday. By Wednesday he will have a government in
place, a Syriza official told Reuters.
Euro hits 11yr low after ‘anti-bailout’ Syriza election win
RT - The election result in Greece has pushed the euro to an 11yr low,
falling below €1.11 to the dollar for the first time since 2003.
Investors soured as anti-austerity party Syriza won a majority promising
to renegotiate Greek debt and end austerity. Shared by Greece and 18
other eurozone members, the euro fell 8.94 percent to €1.1105 per 1 USD
on the opening of trading Monday as investors and creditors are worried
the new government will fail to pay off the country’s €317 billion debt.
UK Legislators Hoping To Rush Through New 'Snooper's Charter' In The
Wake Of The Charlie Hebdo Attacks
Techdirt - The UK legislators, law enforcement agencies and intelligence
services looking to expand the government's surveillance programs got a
big boost from the attack on Charlie Hebdo… This unexpected boost has
propelled a raft of new amendments to the UK's so-called "Snooper's
Charter," a once-rejected bill (Communications Data Bill) that would
hand over ISP subscriber data to the goverment without a warrant. The
amendments try to paper over the obvious flaws in the proposed
legislation, limiting the use of this data to law enforcement and
intelligence services only.
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Aircraft Carrier Stennis Has Biggest Ordnance Onload Since 2010
Zero Hedge - Nearly two weeks ago, we were surprised to read on
the Navy’s website that one of America’s prize aircraft
carriers, CVN-74, John C. Stennis (whose crew is perhaps best
known for the following awkward incident), as part of an
operational training period in preparation for future
deployments, just underwent not only its first ordnance onload
since 2010, but, according to Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman
Jason Engleman, G-5 division’s leading chief petty officer, “the
biggest ordnance onload we’ve seen.”
Border Surge Likely Again In 2015, Data Shows
Daily Caller - The flow of Central American migrant families
across the Texas border is continuing at almost the same level
as a year ago, according to newly released federal data. In the
last three months of 2014, 7,468 Central American migrants
crossed in family units, down only 12 percent from the 8,511
migrants who crossed during the last three months of 2013,
according to the federal data.
Handcuffs, Leg Shackles and Tasers: The New Face of Punishment
in the Public Schools
The Rutherford Institute - Roughly 1500 kids are tied up or
locked down every day by school officials in the United States.
At least 500 students are locked up in some form of solitary
confinement every day, whether it be a padded room, a closet or
a duffel bag. In many cases, parents are rarely notified when
such methods are used. On any given day when school is in
session, kids who “act up” in class are pinned facedown on the
floor, locked in dark closets, tied up with straps, bungee cords
and duct tape, handcuffed, leg shackled, tasered or otherwise
restrained, immobilized or placed in solitary confinement in
order to bring them under “control.”
House and Senate Are Considering Bills to Allow Hemp Nationwide
The State - Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is a man on a
mission, and that mission is to get farmers in his home state of
Kentucky and across the nation growing hemp again. Massie is a
staunch libertarian with a disdain for intrusive federal
regulation, and his Industrial Hemp Farming Act would chip off a
bit of federal power by allowing cultivation of industrial hemp
in the United States.
Pentagon Asks College to ‘Honor’ Dead Saudi King in Essay
Contest
Mikael Thalen - According to a press release from the U.S.
Department of Defense, attendees of the National Defense
University have been tasked with formulating a written tribute
to the “life and leadership” of the “Saudi Arabian monarch.”
Marine Corps Major General and National Defense University
President Frederick M. Padilla had no issue with praising the
late King, calling the competition a unique research
opportunity.
CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling found guilty on all counts
RT - A jury found former CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling guilty of
all charges against him under the Espionage Act. The government
accused Sterling of illegally revealing classified information
about a mission and thus putting American lives in danger.
Ron Paul Interview Refutes Washington Post’s “Secessionist”
Claim
Kit Daniels - The Washington Post tried to paint the former
congressman as a secessionist for speaking at a Jan. 24 Mises
Institute conference in Houston, Texas, which revolved around
the issue of secession, but Dr. Paul’s interview with Infowars
after the speech refutes the Post’s claim. “…I’m not as
interested in that stuff [secession] as [I am] the principles of
government, of power and the understanding of true liberty,” Dr.
Paul said. “…What I describe is in the mist of the crisis where
people would have to take care of themselves and there will be a
secession system.”
Sheriff Tells Citizens to Defy NY SAFE Act's Pistol Permit
Renewal Rule at Oath Keepers Meeting
Ben Swann - …Fulton County Sheriff Thomas J. Lorey told local
pistol permit carriers that they would soon receive invitations
to renew their permits, a step that is now required every five
years under New York’s new anti-gun law the NY SAFE Act. Sheriff
Lorey then told the audience, “I’m asking everyone that gets
those invitations to throw them in the garbage because that is
where they belong… They go in the garbage because, for 100 years
or more, ever since the inception of pistol permits, nobody has
ever been required to renew them.”
The TSA Wants To Read Your Facebook Posts And Check Out Your
Purchases Before It Will Approve You For PreCheck
Techdirt - The TSA is disappointed that so few Americans have
opted out of its bottle-tossing, package-groping screenings by
signing up for its PreCheck program. For a few years now, the
TSA has been selling travelers' civil liberties back to them,
most recently for $85 a head, but it's now making a serious push
to increase participation. The TSA can't do it alone, so it's
accepting bids on its PreCheck expansion proposal.
"My Only Child": Mom Sues Target Over Son's Suicide
NBC News - Target is facing a lawsuit filed by a mother who says
her son committed suicide after he was forced to take part in a
humiliating disciplinary event in front of co-workers and
customers. The suit claims 22-year-old Graham A. Gentles, a
former cashier at the retail chain's Pasadena store, was
humiliated when he was subjected to what the family's attorney
called a "walk of shame," a ritual during which the employee is
paraded around the store in handcuffs.
As The Middle Class Evaporates, Global Oligarchs Plan Their
Escape Form The Impoverished Pleb Masses
Zero Hedge - At a packed session in Davos, former hedge fund
director Robert Johnson revealed that worried hedge fund
managers were already planning their escapes. “I know hedge fund
managers all over the world who are buying airstrips and farms
in places like New Zealand because they think they need a
getaway,” he said.
The Shemitah: The Biblical Pattern Which Indicates That A
Financial Collapse May Be Coming In 2015
Economic Collapse - Does a mystery that is 3,500 years old hold
the key to what is going to happen to global financial markets
in 2015? Could it be possible that the timing of major financial
crashes is not just a matter of coincidence?
Obama Says Automakers Have Paid Back All Loans It Got From His
Admin ‘And More': FALSE!
Liberty Crier - All told, the Treasury Department reported that
the program cost taxpayers $79.7 billion, of which $70.4 billion
was recovered. Under that estimate, the program lost about $9.3
billion. In April, the Congressional Budget Office estimated
that the program would end up costing about $14 billion. The
Obama administration, however, makes the case that only $57.3
billion of the investment came under their watch and therefore
that should be all that they’re accountable for.
$50 3D-printed part replaces $42,000 medical prosthetic hand
(NaturalNews) The power of open-source, 3D-printing technology
has reached the medical field with a new breakthrough in
homemade prosthesis. Jeremy Simon of 3D Universe has
successfully developed a prosthetic hand using 3D-printing
technology that is not only more useful than traditional
prostheses but significantly less expensive.
Drones could soon hunt in PACKS: Darpa plans reveal aircraft
would collaborate to find targets with ‘minimal supervision’
Daily Mail - Flying a military drone in a warzone or other
dangerous locations currently requires a team of human
operators. But this could be about to change, as the US military
looks to enable drones to hunt in ‘coordinated packs’ with
minimal human supervision. The Defence Advanced Research
Projects Agency (Darpa) will host a number of meetings in March
to discuss how aircraft could work together to find, identify
and engage targets with fewer humans controlling them.
'Attack on journalism': WikiLeaks responds to Google's
cooperation with US govt
RT - Google’s willingness to surrender the private emails of
WikiLeaks staffers to the United States government amounts to an
“attack on journalism,” a representative for the whistleblower
group says.
Shoppers Ransack Grocery Stores Ahead of Epic Blizzard
Adan Salazar - Ill-prepared New Yorkers apparently heeded no
lessons from the “Snowpocalypse” that hit the east coast last
year, which left miles of motorists stranded on the highway and
stirred Atlanta residents into a grocery-buying panic, despite
only bringing about three inches of snow.
Vitamin D combined with exercise is crucial for reversing
insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics, study shows
(NaturalNews) Exercise is invaluable when it comes to
maintaining a healthy body composition. But a new study out of
South Korea has found that both physical activity and vitamin D
supplementation combined can do wonders for reducing abdominal
fat, normalizing lipid counts and improving insulin resistance,
particularly in type 2 diabetics.
Curcumin eradicates brain protein fragments to fight Alzheimer's
disease
(NaturalNews) Curcumin, one of turmeric's most beneficial
compounds, has been proven to fight pain and inflammation, as
well as help stimulate stem cell growth, a remarkable
breakthrough for Alzheimer's and dementia research. Researchers
now believe that turmeric could be key in helping repair brain
damage in humans.
The truth about MSG and its addictive, neurotoxic side effects
(NaturalNews) The majority of MSG in the American diet is not of
natural origin. The majority of MSG that Americans consume is
added to processed foods or created as a by-product of the
processing itself. It is also found in much of the food that is
served in restaurants. The amount of MSG is particularly high in
low-fat foods, canned goods, soups, and gravies. How much is too
much MSG? Our research and experience recommends that all MSG
that is not of natural origin be avoided. MSG sensitive
individuals can experience these symptoms within an hour of
consuming only three grams.
Infant Develops Measles-Like Rash Weeks After Receiving Measles
Vaccine
Adan Salazar - Health officials in Maryland are scrambling to
explain why a 12-month-old Baltimore infant developed a
measles-like rash weeks after receiving the measles vaccine.
City health authorities are closely monitoring a 1-year-old girl
who, despite receiving a measles vaccination on January 2,
developed a rash typically associated with the highly-infectious
measles virus.
“It’s frightening to think… Could measles be in Baltimore?”
pondered City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen. It’s even more
frightening to think that the vaccine meant to prevent the
measles could actually be causing it.
Poorest Patients Sued by Some Non-Profit Hospitals
AllGov - Southeast Alabama Medical Center (SAMC) has a
particularly insidious tactic: it forces incoming patients to
sign a waiver allowing the hospital to garnish their wages to
settle hospital charges and legal fees. Normally, those making
less than $30,000 a year are exempt from garnishments, but SAMC
and other hospitals skirt this consumer protection with the
waiver. This policy exists despite SAMC chief executive Ronald
Owen assuring ProPublica “we’re going to be as compassionate as
we can.”
Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer
STEPin2 - Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer Terpenes, a
main component of citrus essential oils can slow the growth of
different cancer cells. Dr. Hans Hatt and his research team from
the Ruhr-University Bochum observed this process in detail.
After the application of citrus essential oils, cancer cells
stopped growing.
High-Fiber Diet Linked to Disease Prevention and Lower Mortality
Dr. Mercola - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends
getting 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed. A more
general recommendation is to make sure you get 20-30 grams of
fiber per day. I believe about 32 grams per day is ideal.
Unfortunately, most people get only half that, or less—despite
the fact that most people eat diets high in grains. Part of the
problem is that your best source of dietary fiber comes from
vegetables and most people simply aren't eating enough
veggies...
Monday
- January 26, 2015 - Today's News:
7 shocking facts about Saudi Arabia under ‘modernizing’ reign of King
Abdullah
RT - Taken aback by the fulsome praise that the recently deceased King
Abdullah has garnered from world leaders, RT has decided to assess
whether his record stands up to scrutiny.
"Out Of My Face Please" - Why Are US Soldiers In Mariupol?
Zero Hedge - With daily reportage of the 'invasion' of Russian military
forces into Ukraine territory (admittedly unconfirmed by NATO), this
clip raises many questions about American involvement in the ongoing
conflict - most of all, was the US involved in the "staging" the
Mariupol massacre, and if so it is clear who should be blamed (and
isolated).
ISIS Murders Japanese Hostage Haruna Yukawa – Releases Gruesome Photo
Gateway Pundit - ISIS released video Tuesday threatening to slaughter
two Japanese hostages, Kenji Goto Jogo and Haruna Yukawa, in the next 72
hours unless a $200 million ransom is paid. Japan was reportedly
unsuccessful in contacting ISIS over the hostage crisis. An ISIS
spokesman told Japanese broadcaster NHK that the group would release a
statement “soon” about the hostages. The deadline passed Friday morning.
The terror group released audio and video of the second Japanese hostage
Kenji Goto Jogo on Saturday holding a photo of his slaughtered
colleague.
Reporter flees Argentina after threats in case of dead prosecutor
Alberto Nisman
The Guardian - A reporter who broke the story that an Argentine
prosecutor was found dead shortly before he was about to make explosive
allegations about president Cristina Kirchner fled Argentina on Sunday
after threats…A citizen of Argentina and Israel, he worked for the
English-language Buenos Aires Herald. Pachter fled Argentina after
receiving threats, and being followed, he told colleagues in other
media.
"Cheerful" Dutch Financier Becomes 4th ABN Amro Banker Suicide
Zero Hedge - Following the deaths of 36 bankers last year, 2015 has got
off to an inauspicious start with the reported suicide of Chris Van
Eeghen - the 4th ABN Amro banker suicide in the last few years. As
Quotenet reports, the death of Van Eghen - the head of ABN's corporate
finance and capital markets -"startled" friends and colleagues as the
42-year-old... As one colleague noted, "he was always cheerful, good
mood, and apparently he had everything your heart desired. He never sat
in the pit, never was down, so I was extremely surprised. I can not
understand."
Malaysia Airlines website ‘Hacked by Cyber Caliphate’
RT - The website of the troubled Malaysia Airlines has sustained an
attack by the Lizard Squad – a group allegedly aligning itself with
ISIS.... It remains unclear why Malaysia Airlines became the target of
the hack. However, rising numbers of Malaysian citizens joining up with
the terrorist group in the Middle East have been seen. Authorities
report 120 arrests of people suspected of harboring ISIS sympathies last
week. Those included people traveling to Syria, allegedly to fight.
Pentagon dispatches first batch of US forces to train Syrian rebels
RT - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is sending the first wave of about
100 US forces to the Middle East in the coming days to train and equip
Syrian opposition fighters battling Islamic State militants. The US
troops, mostly special operations forces from the US Special Operations
Command (SOCOM), will begin arriving in countries outside Syria in the
next few days, Admiral John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, said on
Friday.
Iran moves away from US dollar in foreign trade
RT - Iran is stopping mutual settlements in dollars with foreign
countries and agreements on bilateral swap in new currencies will be
signed in the near future, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has said. “In
trade exchanges with foreign countries, Iran uses other currencies,
including Chinese yuan, euro, Turkish lira, Russian ruble and South
Korean won,” Gholamali Kamyab, CBI deputy head, told the Tasnim state
news agency. He added that Iran is considering the possibility of
signing bilateral monetary agreements with several countries on the use
of other currencies.
Greece elections: anti-austerity Syriza party sweeps to stunning victory
The Guardian - [Alexis] Tsipras, 40, will lead the first eurozone
government to openly oppose bailout conditions imposed by the European
Union and International Monetary Fund, seemingly setting Athens on a
collision course with Brussels and particularly Berlin. The result had
“made the Troika [the EU, IMF and European Central Bank] history,” he
said…The prospect of a Syriza victory spooked creditors who worry that
Athens will seek a write-off of at least part of its €320bn debt. Some
analysts fear that a tough Syriza approach to negotiations could push
Greece out of the Eurozone…
* Related:
Why Greeks voted for Syriza: 'We have nothing left to lose'
Pakistan plunges into darkness as attack leaves 140mn without power
RT - Over 140 million Pakistanis were left without power after militants
attacked the national grid with blasts specifically targeting power
pylons. Some are still waiting for power to return. Up to 80 percent of
the population reported losing electricity after attacks on a
transmission tower caused nationwide blackouts. Two nuclear plants were
still offline Sunday after the outages and there were some problems
reported at the country’s main international airport in Lahore.
Shocking Photos Showing How Bad Pollution In China Has Become
BoredPanda - These shocking photos show what severe pollution people
have to deal with in some parts of China. Beijing and other parts of
China have already become notorious for their incessant clouds of smog,
which present very real health risks to anyone not wearing dust masks.
Unregulated dumping in various rivers throughout China is fairly common,
as many of the photos in this series help illustrate.
* Related:
'Organic' from China exposed
Liberia Ebola vaccine trial "challenging" as cases tumble
(Reuters) - A steep fall in Ebola cases in Liberia will make it hard to
prove whether experimental vaccines work in a major clinical trial about
to start in the country, the head of the U.S. National Institutes of
Health (NIH) said on Saturday. The NIH might have to move some testing
to neighbouring Sierra Leone, while regulators could end up approving
Ebola shots based on efficacy data from animal tests backed by only
limited human evidence, Francis Collins told Reuters.
WHO adopts reforms to repair reputation after bungling Ebola
(AP) - The World Health Organization has proposed reforms that could
overhaul its structure after botching the response to the biggest-ever
Ebola outbreak, a sluggish performance that experts say cost thousands
of lives. On Sunday, several dozen of WHO's member countries approved a
resolution aimed at strengthening the U.N. health agency's ability to
respond to emergencies, though many of the details have yet to be worked
out and it's unclear what concrete changes will result.
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Obama on Russia: 'Large countries don't bully'
(CNN) - The military option is out, President Barack Obama said
Sunday, but the U.S. will be looking at all other options to
"ratchet up the pressure on Russia" on the issue of Ukraine. "We
have no interest in seeing Russia weakened or its economy in
shambles. We have a profound interest, as I believe every
country does, in promoting a core principle, which is: Large
countries don't bully smaller countries," Obama told reporters.
3 more planes evacuated in Seattle and Dallas after bomb threats
RT - There seems to be no stopping of fake bomb threats directed
at US airlines: two passenger jets landing in Seattle,
Washington were evacuated and searched for explosives, while
another flight was diverted to Dallas, Texas for similar safety
procedures.
Bomb squads sweep Atlanta airport, fighter jets scrambled after
threats on Twitter
RT - NORAD fighter jets escorted two flights to Atlanta airport
after authorities received bomb threats via Twitter they deemed
“credible”. Bomb squads swept the planes, which landed safely.
Passengers were evacuated and questioned.
Senators: More special ops troops may be needed in Mideast
(AP) - Two influential senators are calling on President Barack
Obama to send more U.S. special ops forces to hotspots around
the Middle East. The suggestion by Republican John McCain and
Democrat Dianne Feinstein is a direct challenge to the
president, who has said he doesn't want to increase the U.S.
military presence in Yemen despite the deteriorating security
condition in that country.
VICTORY: Citizens Stand up to Agenda 21 in Alaska
Activist Post - The average planning and zoning meeting consists
of the planning and zoning commissioners, a room, and very
little else. They are often dry meetings dealing with rules and
regulations for business and home licensing, property lines, and
nuisance ordinances. So when the Borough of Kodiak, AK (Pop.
13,600) chose to attempt to entirely revamp the zoning code and
place greater restrictions on property owners, including a
$1,000 fine per violation, they expected there to be little
opposition, and little knowledge of the change.
‘Hating Whitey’: Arizona State stirs pot teaching ‘the problem
of whiteness’ class
BizPac Review - In a sign that America’s institutions of higher
learning may be lost forever to the radical left, college
students in Arizona can now take a class on “hating whitey.” In
line with the extreme academic discipline called critical race
theory, which is prevalent on campuses across America, Arizona
State University is now offering a course on “the problem of
whiteness,” according to Campus Reform.
Olympic documents show Boston city employees barred from
speaking negatively about Olympics
MassLive - Documents obtained by MassLive show that Boston Mayor
Martin J. Walsh signed an agreement with the United States
Olympic Committee that blocks city employees from making
negative comments about the Olympics, the International Olympic
Committee, or the USOC.... The documents indicate that not only
must all city employees not speak negatively about the games or
the organizations connected to them but that they must actively
promote the games.'
First-person clip shows Oklahoma cop chasing, gunning down
suspect (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
RT - Oklahoma police have released an extremely graphic
body-camera video showing an officer chasing and shooting down a
black man suspected of making gun threats. The first-person clip
was meant to justify the cop’s actions, but raised controversy
[...] many viewers found exactly the opposite, as Walker appears
to be picking up an item when McMillin fires the first shot, and
is running away with his back turned to the officer when he is
shot dead.
Aerial Photos Expose the American Prison System’s Staggering
Scale
Wired - It is estimated that there are now more than 6,000 jails
and prisons nationwide. One in 100 American adults is
incarcerated, and US taxpayers spend $70 billion each year
keeping them behind bars. These people are disproportionately
the poor and people of color. Such things may not be readily
apparent from Begley’s satellite images, but they were clearly
his motivation for the project
World War II vet works to convince the IRS that he's not dead
The Columbus Dispatch - The debate over Meinstein’s existence
began when an accountant attempted to file the elder Meinstein’s
taxes online in April. The return was denied. The Social
Security Administration had listed the filer as dead, the IRS
said.... Social Security does make mistakes. On average, it
kills off about 1,000 living people every month, according to
the SSA’s Office of the Inspector General. The walking dead
usually get their records corrected quickly, though, and the
process is relatively simple. Not so in Meinstein’s case.
Fracking-induced tremors lead to changes in building codes,
insurance rates
Homeland Security News - For its upcoming National Seismic
Hazard Map, used by engineers to update building and
construction codes and by insurers to set policy rates, the U.S.
Geological Survey(USGS) will take into account risks posed by
induced or man-made earthquakes. For North Texas, where
earthquakes are historically uncommon, an increase in earthquake
risk is likely as the Dallas area has suffered more than 120
earthquakes since 2008. Scientists have attributed these
earthquakes to nearby fracking operations.
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GMO Pigs Coming Soon with Help of USDA and Biotech
Natural Society - An unfunded cooperative agreement between the
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and a currently
unnamed corporation plans to address the ‘boar taint problem’
which causes a pig’s meat to smell of male reproductive organs
by altering a pig’s genome. Yep – GMO pigs are in the making,
all because the male pigs have an ‘offensive odor’ that can make
their meat ill-fit for market.
Got Chocolate? A Can? You Got Fire!
Natural Blaze - It doesn't seem that this would be your best bet
to start fire in a survival situation - but that's what this
video is about - survival.... It's simple enough and it's always
good to have more than one way to start a fire if needed. Rub
the chocolate on the bottom of the can, like rubbing butter on a
baking dish. Use the cloth to polish the bottom of the can.
Repeat until it's shiny like a mirror. Use reflection from the
sun to aim at good, dry tinder. Until....fire!
MMR measles vaccine clinical trial results FAKED by Big Pharma -
shocking U.S. court documents reveal all
(NaturalNews) While the vaccine industry is exploiting the
Disneyland measles outbreak to call for widespread MMR
vaccination, nobody in the mainstream media is telling you how
the MMR vaccine clinical trial results were faked by Big Pharma
in yet another example of runaway scientific fraud by the
vaccine industry.
Medical Kidnap: It Happens to Adults Too
Health Impact News - Bret Bohn's family wants the public to know
that it is not just children who are being medically kidnapped,
being used as medical research lab rats, forced to take drugs,
and being kept isolated their families. They say it happened to
their son, too. He was 26 years old at the time.
CDC's Own Data: Vaccine-Infant Death Link
Green Med Info - The CDC has boldly denied that there is any
evidence supporting a causal link between vaccines and infant
death, despite the fact that their own webpage on the topic
acknowledges that "From 2 to 4 months old, babies begin their
primary course of vaccinations. This is also the peak age for
sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)." Written off as
coincidence, the CDC suggests that stomach sleeping is the
primary modifiable risk factor.
Why You Must Not Sign A “Refusal To Vaccinate” Form – [At least,
if you want to keep your kids that is]
ChildHealthSafety - The “Refusal to Vaccinate” form was created
by the American Academy of Pediatric’s ‘legal department’ as a
response to the growing number of toxic vaccines recommended by
them and the growing number of parents who are becoming educated
on this issue. According to the CDC our children should now
receive 37 doses of vaccine between 0-16 years. Here are 12
reasons that no parent can sign this form unless they are
interested in being statutorily charged with neglect or
intentionally causing harm...
Afraid of the Disneyland measles outbreak? Don't be fooled by
Mickey Mouse science - READ THIS FIRST
(NaturalNews) You'd be astonished to learn what's printed on the
vaccine insert because it's totally different from what the
media tells you about vaccines. Never allow your children to be
injected with a vaccine without requesting the vaccine insert
which must be provided to patients by law. (Bring a magnifying
glass, because the insert is written in very small text,
probably to make it unreadable.)
13 Oregon schools have Nonmedical Vaccination Exemption Rates of
50% or greater
KVAL - Oregon requires vaccinations, including measles, to
attend school. But students can avoid the requirement with a
parental or doctor's note.... Parents opposed to vaccines say
the risk from the shots outweighs the risk from the diseases.
And no vaccine is 100 percent effective: Even people with the
2-step vaccine against measles are only 95 percent immune, said
Dr. Paul Cieslak of the Oregon Health Authority.
Documentary “Shots in the Dark” Delves into Catastrophic Vaccine
Reactions
Dr. Mercola - The documentary “Shots in the Dark” delves into
vaccine toxicity and possible explanations for catastrophic
vaccine reactions. Some individuals appear to be unable to rid
their bodies of toxic vaccine ingredients, making them
especially vulnerable to brain inflammation, autoimmune
reactions and neurological damage.
Vegetable Compound 100% Effective in ‘Preventing Cancer from
Spreading’
Natural Society - Would you ever think that staple condiments
used at sushi bars could help treat bladder cancer? While brown
seaweed is excellent at destroying lymphoma cells, a compound in
brown mustard called allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) was 100%
effective at keeping cancer from spreading to muscles’ cells
from the bladder, and bladder cancer growth within the organ was
reduced by 34% in a recently conducted experiment.
Can Coffee Really Reduce Risk of Deadly Skin Cancer?
Natural Society - A recent study has found that drinking coffee
could lead to a reduced risk of most serious or ‘deadly’ skin
cancers, including malignant melanoma.
Friday
- January 23, 2015 - Today's News:
ISIS sets up English-speaking brigade to target Western countries
RT - The brigade, which is known as the ‘Anwar al-Awlaki Battalion,’ is
made up solely of English speaking jihadists. The Islamic State (IS,
formerly ISIS/ISIL) now want to use this group of Islamists to plan and
carryout terrorist attacks in English speaking countries. The
anti-Islamic State group, Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently, made the
claims, reported by the International Business Times.
This Is The Beginning Of The End For The Euro
Economic Collapse - The long-anticipated collapse of the euro is here.
When European Central Bank president Mario Draghi unveiled an open-ended
quantitative easing program worth at least 60 billion euros a month on
Thursday, stocks soared but the euro plummeted like a rock. It hit an 11
year low of $1.13, and many analysts believe that it is going much, much
lower than this. The speed at which the euro has been falling in recent
months has been absolutely stunning.
Better Hurry: Scientists Predict End of the World in Three Minutes Time
Sputnik News - According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists – a group
of experts that maintains the clock – the minute hand has been moved two
minutes closer to midnight to express their dissatisfaction with the
world progress on "unchecked climate change, global nuclear weapons
modernizations, and outsized nuclear weapons arsenals." The group
maintains that these issues "pose extraordinary and undeniable threats
to the continued existence of humanity," the newspaper adds.
Yemeni president resigns after standoff with Shia rebels
RT - Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has submitted his
resignation amid a standoff with Houthi rebels that has seen him
surrounded in his own residence, Reuters reports citing a government
source. Hadi stepped down just after Prime Minister Khaled Baha had
offered his government’s resignation saying it did not want to be
dragged into “an unconstructive political maze.”
Saudi King Abdullah dies, brother Salman becomes new monarch
RT - Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died in hospital
while undergoing treatment for pneumonia.... Abdullah was a staunch US
ally, who supported Western fight against Al-Qaeda and tried to always
keep rival Shiite Iran in check. Under his rule, Saudi Arabia strongly
backed Syrian rebels trying to overthrow the government of Syrian
President Bashar Assad. The King was the first international head of
state to congratulate the interim government of Egypt after the July
2013 military coup deposed Mohamed Morsi. King Salman is said to be part
of the royal circle that will continue to pursue similar policies.
Saudi King Abdullah Has Died; Crude Prices Jump
Zero Hedge - As we noted previously when considering this possibility,
"a new King can do (almost) anything he wants, including changing oil
policy." 79-year-old Crown Prince Salman has been named successor (and
has his own health issues - reportedly suffering from Dementia). Oil
prices popped around 80c on the news.
Russia, US nuclear cooperation to continue in 2015
RT - Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom denies that Moscow
has ended more than 20 years of nuclear security cooperation with the
US. The two countries will continue the joint effort to secure and store
nuclear materials, Rosatom has said.... The statement denies claims
published in US media earlier this week that Russia had initiated the
discontinuation of the nuclear security program that has been in place
since the 1990s.
French Police: Gun Control Isn’t Working for Us
Breitbart - The Associated Press reports French police unions met with
Interior Ministry officials on January 19, seeking to take the advantage
away from terrorists and other attackers. The unions demanded “more”
guns and “heavier” guns, as well as “protective gear, better training
for first-responders, and more legal tools to guard against terrorists.”
US intelligence with hidden agenda knew of Paris attack: Analyst
Press TV - Elements within the US intelligence community knew of the
Paris terror attack but did not reveal the information because the
attack served their “hidden agenda,” says a former American intelligence
linguist.... Rickard said US intelligence knew of the plot but allowed
the bomber to proceed with his plan. “This was another example whereby
the US and western intelligence had great amount of information about
the movements and the whereabouts of Abdulmutallab and they even helped
him get through the airport in Amsterdam on his way to the United States
to do the underwear bombing,” he said.
Greek Bank Withdrawals Reached €4.2 Billion in 3 Days
Greek Reporter - Greek banks are facing a serious liquidity problem as
in the first three days of the week, depositors withdrew a total of 4.2
billion euros. A week ago, the four major Greek banks had proactively
asked for Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) from the European Central
Bank. The ELA has been approved for two weeks, according to reports. Any
extension of the mechanism can be repeated in 15 days, during the next
session of the ECB’s board of directors.
ECB announces milestone €1.14trn ‘easy money’ program
RT - The European Central Bank announced it will embark on a
fully-fledged quantitative easing program from March, which will break
down to €60 billion per month. The move is made to counter a triple-dip
recession in the eurozone.
Falling Ebola cases show 'turning point'
BBC News - Just eight cases were detected in Liberia in the last week
down from a peak of 500-a-week in September. Guinea and Sierra Leone
have also seen falls. The WHO said the figures were the "most promising"
since the outbreak started. But it continues to urge caution, and to
highlight the need to find those who had contact with Ebola patients.
The largest outbreak of Ebola in human history has infected 21,724
people and killed 8,641 - largely in just three countries, Sierra Leone,
Liberia and Guinea.
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West Virginia Bill Would Block Unconstitutional National Guard
Deployments
Activist Post - House Bill 2168 (HB2168), the Defend the Guard
Act, was introduced by Del. Pat McGeehan (R-Hancock, 1), a
former Air Force intelligence officer who did tours in
Afghanistan and the Middle East, and cosponsored by ten other
delegates. If passed, the bill would block the federal
government from deploying West Virginia Guard troops overseas
unless there is a declaration of war from Congress, as required
by the Constitution.
Journalist Barrett Brown Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison; Read
his Speech Here
Activist Post - As Barrett Brown joins the ranks of America’s
other political prisoners, the American people need to review
his words and ask themselves if this is actually the government
they want. Do they want to live in a society where journalists
are targeted by federal agents simply because they revealed the
truth?
Congress Seeks Netanyahu’s Direction
Consortium News - Showing who some in Congress believe is the
real master of U.S. foreign policy, House Speaker John Boehner
has invited Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to
address a joint session and offer a rebuttal to President Barack
Obama’s comments on world affairs in his State of the Union
speech. Boehner made clear that Netanyahu’s third speech to a
joint session of the U.S. Congress – scheduled for Feb. 11 – was
meant to counter Obama’s assessments.
‘We didn’t even really know who we were firing at’ – former US
drone operator
RT - Former US drone sensor operator Brandon Bryant admits he
“couldn’t stand” himself for his participation in the country’s
drone program for six years – firing on targets whose identities
often went unconfirmed.
Congress alarmed by plans to use Russian system to route 911
calls
RT - Plans to route 911 location calls via Russia’s GLONASS
satellite system have sparked national security concerns among
some members of Congress, despite assurances that its use will
be limited and it will help save lives in emergencies....
GLONASS was chosen because similar US systems don’t cover the
required territory, Trey Forgety, National Emergency Number
Association’s director of government affairs, said. Besides
that, GLONASS is a lot better than GPS in locating mobile phones
when the call is made from inside the building.
Judge Refuses to Allow Stanley Family Children to Go Home –
Issues Gag Order
Medical Kidnap News - News - Judge Wade Naramore reportedly
ruled today in Juvenile Court in Garland County Arkansas that
the Stanley Family children could not go home. Friends and
relatives of the Stanley family in Arkansas have issued the
following statement on the Bringthestanleykidshome Facebook
Page...
Another Unarmed Man Shot and Killed By Police, Even Though His
Hands Were In Plain Sight
Liberty Crier - “Hands up, don’t shoot” has become a rallying
cry at protests against police brutality since the killing of
Mike Brown in Ferguson, Missouri last summer. But now, video and
audio have just been released by the Bridgeton, New Jersey
Police Department which highlight the poignancy of the phrase
(scroll down for video). The dashcam footage clearly shows
officers Braheme Days and Roger Worley shooting Jerame Reid who
had his hands plainly in front of him, after exiting the vehicle
to show his hands were empty when officers claimed otherwise…
VIDEO: Man Arrested for Assaulting Licensed Concealed Carry
Holder Inside Walmart
Adan Salazar - A Florida man was arrested and charged with
assault Tuesday after he blindsided a legally armed Walmart
shopper. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says
43-year-old Michael Foster spotted Clarence Daniels, 62, with a
holstered gun in the parking lot of a Walmart store.... While
grappling on the ground in full view of other customers, Foster
reportedly shouted that Daniels possessed a weapon, while
Daniels unsuccessfully tried to tell Foster he had a permit for
his handgun.
Texas Cops Jail Woman For ‘Walking Without A License’
Steve Watson - A woman in Hamlin, Texas is fighting charges of
driving without a license and expired registration after she was
arrested and jailed by cops while WALKING home with groceries.
Wendy Robins is appealing for help with her case as she fears
the police department is pursuing a vendetta against her by
refusing to drop the charges.
Students Accused of Racism After Chanting ‘USA’ at High School
Basketball Game
Mikael Thalen - High school students from Idalou, Texas were
accused of racism Tuesday after chanting “USA!” at a girls’
basketball game in nearby Slaton. Fans of the Idalou Wildcats,
who reportedly began the chant after the Slaton Tigers were
defeated, were labeled racist due to Slaton school district’s
large Hispanic population.
Whole Foods employees caught on video beating veteran outside
retail store
(NaturalNews) A video that appears to show a man being beaten by
several employees at Manhattan's Union Square Whole Foods Market
has gone viral after being featured on the LiveLeak website....
Apparently, no charges have yet been filed against anyone
involved in the brutal altercation, although Whole Foods has
placed the participating employees on administrative leave, and
a spokesman said to the Daily Mail...
A Billionaire Lectures Serfs In Davos: “America’s Lifestyle
Expectations Are Far Too High”
Michael Krieger - From Bloomberg: Billionaire Jeff Greene, who
amassed a multibillion dollar fortune betting against subprime
mortgage securities, says the U.S. faces a jobs crisis that will
cause social unrest and radical politics. “America’s lifestyle
expectations are far too high and need to be adjusted so we have
less things and a smaller, better existence,” Greene said in an
interview today at the World Economic Forum in Davos,
Switzerland. “We need to reinvent our whole system of life.”
Bill Gates Pushes Cashless Society
Kit Daniels - Bill Gates is now promoting “digital currency” in
third-world countries, which will make the poor even more
dependent on central banks while also turning them into guinea
pigs for the development of a “cashless society” in the U.S. and
Europe. Gates outlined his plan for a cashless society in a
letter published Thursday in which he proposed the poor have
better access to mobile phones so they can store their financial
assets digitally instead of keeping hard currency at home.
IRS Has Active Contract For MILLIONS With Company HHS FIRED Over
Botched Healthcare.gov
Daily Caller - Seven months after federal officials fired CGI
Federal for its botched work on Obamacare website Healthcare.gov,
the IRS awarded the same company a $4.5 million IT contract for
its new Obamacare tax program.
By 98 to 1, U.S. Senate passes amendment saying climate change
is real, not a hoax
AAAS - The vote came on an amendment to legislation that aims to
force approval of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, which
would carry oil from the Canadian oil sands to the United
States. Senators opposed to the pipeline, who say it would help
accelerate climate change by encouraging mining of oil sands,
are using votes on the bill as an opportunity to force
Republican senators to take a stand on whether climate change is
real.
Top Google executive predicts end of the internet
RT - At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Google
guru Eric Schmidt gave an answer regarding the evolution of the
web. “I will answer very simply that the internet will
disappear,” Schmidt said on Thursday.“There will be so many IP
addresses, … so many devices, sensors, things that you are
wearing, things that you are interacting with that you won’t
even sense it, it will be part of your presence all the time,”
he explained.
Smartphones will begin categorizing users' mental health; gun
seizures will follow
(NaturalNews) The Digital Age has produced some remarkable
technology and will continue to do so, but as each new
innovation springs forth, more of us are finding that we are not
as comfortable with it as we once thought we might be. One of
the latest examples comes from a new iPhone app that appears
capable of gauging one's mental health -- though how accurately
it can do so remains questionable, as does what authorities
might do with such information.
Internet attack could shut down US gas stations
Ars Technica - A device used to monitor the gasoline levels at
refueling stations across the United States—known as an
automated tank gauge or ATG—could be remotely accessed by online
attackers, manipulated to cause alerts, and even set to shut
down the flow of fuel, according to research to be published on
Thursday.
Dotcom wants ‘to kill Skype’ with MegaChat, his encrypted video
calling service
RT - Kim Dotcom has launched a public beta version of his latest
project, with which he aims to wipe out Skype. The video calling
service called MegaChat is to be encrypted to ensure secure
communications for all its users. The program will be introduced
“starting with video calling today,” the German born
entrepreneur said on Twitter on Thursday. The new program
registered half a million calls in just a matter of hours.
Google’s Eric Schmidt Greases Skids For Internet Brain Chip
Paul Joseph Watson - As we previously reported, in December
2013, Google engineering director Scott Huffman predicted that
within five years web users would have microphones attached to
their ceilings and microchips embedded in their brains in order
to perform quicker internet searches.... When asked if such a
system would be more vulnerable to government surveillance,
Huffman glibly responded that people should just trust Google (a
company that allowed the NSA to mine data from its cloud network
“at will”) to safeguard their information.
VIDEO: Facebook Censorship: What They’re Not Telling You
Paul Joseph Watson - It’s not just about ‘fake news stories’.
Facebook’s new ‘flagging’ feature will allow agenda-driven
political agitators, governments and corporations to control the
narrative and all but silence dissent.
* Related:
New Facebook feature flags fake news
In Brazil, Where Parents Send Kids To Digital Detox Camps
Worldcrunch News - Bedtime is the most difficult time of day
here. They can't decide whether to stare at the ceiling, hum the
latest pop hits or simply close their eyes and wait for sleep to
take them away. In the morning too, it feels strange. Nobody has
a watch, so even the time eludes them. When they leave their
bedrooms, many of them still reach for their smartphones in
their pockets, before remembering that all Internet devices are
banned here.
The First 10 Things Every New Prepper Should Do (Some of Them
Are Free!)
Natural Blaze - When you begin reading websites about prepping,
sometimes it can be overwhelming. You see people talking about
their one-year food supplies, their bug-out lodges, their ammo
collection, and their homestead that is so far out in the
wilderness that they have to climb a big pine tree on top of the
mountain to get an Internet connection and boast online about
their seclusion. Most preppers are just regular folks with a
self-reliant mindset.
Thirteen skills to learn now for survival later
(NaturalNews) Evaluating survival readiness takes more than just
13 questions. However these thirteen skills to learn in the
areas of food, water, shelter, protection and communication will
form a solid foundation of preparation and readiness.
One cup of blueberries per day helps relieve high blood pressure
and hardened arteries
(NaturalNews) The results of a new study reveal that blueberries
may be the key in reducing high blood pressure and arterial
stiffness, both of which are linked to cardiovascular disease,
according to
Newswise.com.
Fast food meal remains unchanged after two years sitting on
counter; bugs and fungi avoid toxic, junk food
(NaturalNews) For two years, a McDonald's cheeseburger and
fries, along with a Taco Bell soft shell chicken taco, have sat
on display, unwrapped and uneaten. That's not the big deal. The
eye-opening shocker is that 24 months later, they still look as
fresh-from-the-kitchen as they did the day they were served.
Even more disturbing, bugs won't even go near the junk food.
Vaccines Proven To Cause Sudden Death In Children
Green Med Info - This confirmation vaccines cause children to
die suddenly is only hours old and is conclusive. There is no
room for argument. It was published today on the US National
Library of Medicine's website. For decades regulators and public
health officials have insisted parents were wrong to blame
vaccines when their children died suddenly shortly after
vaccination. It was coincidence they would say – nothing more.
The Disney Measles Outbreak: A Mousetrap of Ignorance
Green Med Info - The latest stratagem to blame a failing measles
vaccine on the non-vaccinated is all over the mainstream media,
or should we say the marketing and cheerleading arm of the
vaccine industry and the medical-industrial complex.
Child has seizure in the middle of Virginia Senate hearing on
medical marijuana
RVAMag - Haley Smith is 14 years old, and last year she suffered
from about 1000 seizures, some while she slept. She first
started medical treatment for epilepsy at age two. Doctors
delayed exposure to what her mother called harmful drugs for as
long as possible to stop them from stunting her mental and
emotional growth. This morning, sitting in a Senate hearing
committee, young Haley's condition manifested before the
15-member Committee on Education and Health as she began to
seize.
10 Ways To Balance Hormones Naturally
Dr. Josh Axe - Organs and glands like your thyroid, adrenals,
pituitary, ovaries, testicles and pancreas regulate most of your
hormone production and if your hormones become even slightly
imbalanced it can cause major health issues. Also, new research
is showing that your gut health plays a significant role in
hormone regulation so if you have leaky gut or a lack of
probiotics lining your intestinal wall it can also cause hormone
imbalance.
Natural Society Joins 60 Million Strong Petition Against GMOs
Natural Society - Natural Society has signed on to the profound
Letter From America GMO Awareness Petition — an initiative to
keep the biotech industry and its GMOs from destroying our food
supply that has now received more than 60 million represented
backers.
3 Telltale Signs That Your Dog Is Cold
Dr. Becker - Many owners brush off dog sweaters and coats as
unnecessary, but there are situations when they provide
much-needed, welcomed comfort for your dog. Know when to suit up
(and when not to) and the signs that may mean your dog is quite
cold.
8 American History Books That Will Blow Your Mind
The Daily Sheeple - The powers that be want to neuter the epic
stories of your ancestors while obscuring their own history,
because frankly, they don’t want you to get any crazy ideas. In
the words of George Orwell, “Those who control the present,
control the past, and those who control the past, control the
future.” But if you want to get to know the real story of
America, and see the real heroes who fought for our freedoms, as
well the villains who squandered those freedoms, then you’re in
for a treat. Below are 8 books that will change everything you
know about American history.
VIDEO: Deceased Filmmaker's Documentary Finally Released - Gray
State: The Rise
Activist Post - Last week, we reported on the tragic and
mysterious death of film producer David Crowley, his wife and
young daughter who were all found dead in their Apple Valley, MN
home, weeks after the incident took place. Few details have
emerged since then.... According to the Hennepin County Medical
Examiner, all three have been officially identified and died
from gunshot wounds to the heads, weeks ago. Even though the
deaths were being treated as suspicious and the back sliding
door was found ajar, police have labeled it a murder-suicide.
Thursday
- January 22, 2015 - Today in History:
1771 - The Falkland Islands were ceded to Britain by Spain.
1879 - James Shields began a term as a Senator from Missouri. He had
previously served Illinois and Minnesota. He was the 1st Senator to
serve 3 states.
1901 - Queen Victoria of England died after reigning for nearly 64
years. Edward VII, her son, succeeded her.
1905 - Insurgent workers were fired on in St Petersburg, Russia,
resulting in "Bloody Sunday." 500 people were killed.
1917 - U.S. President Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe,
calling for "peace without victory." America entered the war the
following April.
1944 - Allied forces began landing at Anzio, Italy, during World War II.
1947 - KTLA, Channel 5, in Hollywood, CA, began operation as the first
commercial television station west of the Mississippi River.
1957 - Suspected "Mad Bomber" was arrested in Waterbury, CT. George P.
Metesky was accused of planting more than 30 explosive devices in the
New York City area.
1970 - The first regularly scheduled commercial flight of the Boeing 747
began in New York City and ended in London about 6 1/2 hours later.
1973 - The case (Roe vs. Wade) legalized abortion. The U.S. Supreme
Court struck down state laws that had been restricting abortions during
the first six months of pregnancy.
1997 - The U.S. Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as the first female
secretary of state.
1998 - Theodore Kaczynski pled guilty to federal charges for his role as
the Unabomber. He agreed to life in prison without parole.
2000 - Elian Gonzalez's grandmothers met privately with U.S. Attorney
General Janet Reno as they appealed for help in removing the boy from
his Florida relatives and reuniting him with his father in Cuba.
2002 - Lawyers suing Enron Corp. asked a court to prevent further
shredding of documents due to the pending federal investigation.
2002 - Kmart Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy making it the largest
retailer in history to seek legal protection from its creditors.
2008 - Jose Padilla, once accused of plotting with al-Qaida to blow up a
radioactive "dirty bomb," was sentenced by a U.S. federal judge in Miami
to more than 17 years in prison on terrorism conspiracy charges.
2009 - President Barack Obama ordered the terrorist detention center at
Guantanamo Bay closed within a year and banned harsh interrogation of
terror suspects. (The prison remains open.)
US Trainers To Deploy To Ukraine
DefenseNews - American soldiers will deploy to Ukraine this spring to
begin training four companies of the Ukrainian National Guard, the head
of US Army Europe Lt. Gen Ben Hodges said during his first visit to Kiev
on Wednesday. The number of troops heading to the Yavoriv Training Area
near the city of L'viv — which is about 40 miles from the Polish border
— is still being determined, however.
Russia hits back at Obama over State of the Union speech over Ukraine
'bullying'
Daily Mail - Russia has hit out at President Barack Obama's State of the
Union address saying it showed the United States is seeking world
domination. During the speech last night, Mr Obama said the U.S. was
upholding 'the principle that bigger nations can't bully the small' by
opposing what he called Russian president Vladimir Putin's aggression
and supporting democracy in Ukraine. But now the Russians have claimed
the speech showed how the United States believes it is 'number one' and
is unable to be an equal.
Oil Prices Fall, Gold Hits Peak, Euro Under Pressure Ahead of ECB
Meeting
Sputnik News - Oil prices fell in Asia on Thursday after a slight gain
Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate for March delivery down to
$47.49, and Brent at $48.93, according to AFP report. Dealers await a
much-anticipated European Central Bank (ECB) policy meeting and the
release of the latest US supply report later on Thursday.
Regulators approve Fukushima wastewater drainage
NHK WORLD News - Japan's nuclear regulator has approved a plan by Tokyo
Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, to drain filtered wastewater from the
firm's crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant into the sea. TEPCO officials
plan to pump up contaminated groundwater through wells built around
structures housing the plant's damaged reactors. The firm also plans to
reduce the level of radioactive material in the water before releasing
it into the nearby Pacific.
Gulf states denounce rebel 'coup' in Yemen
RT - The Gulf states have decried the seizure of Yemen’s presidential
palace by a rebel Shia group as a coup d’etat. The Houthi rebels secured
control of the palace in Sanaa, the country’s capital after two days of
clashes with government forces. “The GCC considers what happened in
Sanaa on Tuesday January 20 as a coup,” the ministers said in a
statement on Wednesday.
€425mn anti-terror plan: France to hire thousands of extra police, spies
& investigators
RT - France will create 2,680 extra anti-terror staff, as over 3,000
radical Islamists require surveillance, Prime Minister Manuel Valls said
at a Wednesday meeting, revealing plans to boost terror strategies.
Israel politician says Abbas ‘responsible for Tel Aviv terror attack’
RT - A stabbing attack by a Palestinian on a Tel Aviv bus on Wednesday,
which left at least nine people injured, has fueled the flames of
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a war of words reported by local
media.
'IRGC to help Muslims fighting Israel'
Press TV - The chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)
says the elite forces will continue to help the anti-Israeli axis of
resistance in the Middle East region until full obliteration of the
Zionist regime… The statement came two days after the killing of an IRGC
general in an Israeli airstrike on the occupied Golan Heights in Syria
that also killed six members of the Lebanese resistance movement,
Hezbollah.
Russian Food Price Inflation Reaches Up to 150%
The Moscow Times - Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has launched a
wave of checks on food prices at major supermarkets across the country,
as racing inflation stokes fears that the government will impose price
controls. A four-day sweep that began on Tuesday has already discovered
price rises of 10 to 150 percent on basic foodstuffs, including meat,
fish, milk and potatoes, the agency's spokeswoman Marina Gridneva told
journalists on Wednesday, news agency TASS reported.
Russian Government Commission Opens Door for Ban on GMO Imports
Sustainable Pulse - The Russian Government’s Commission on Legislative
Activities has approved a bill introduced by the Ministry of Science and
Education aimed at improving Russia’s regulation of genetic engineering.
The bill imposes a ban on the cultivation and breeding of genetically
modified plants and animals in Russia, except for when used in
scientific research.
Hungary Set to Initiate EU Alliance to Reject GM Crops
Sustainable Pulse - Hungary will initiate a joint alliance of European
Union member states rejecting the use of genetically modified organisms
in farming with the aim to make the entire European Union free from GMO
crops, Hungarian farm minister Sándor Fazekas said on the sidelines of
the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin at the weekend.
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UPDATE: 7 Children Taken from Parents During Search for
"Miracle" Treatment Chemical — Fight Begins in Garland County
Court to Reunite Parents With Children
Arkansas matters 1/21/2015 - Today Byrum Hurst Jr., the family's
attorney is trying to show there was no emergency and no reason
to remove these children. According to a motion he filed today
an affidavit previously filed by authorities didn't set out any
facts of abuse to the children and only said the juveniles'
health and safety are in danger due to the "allegations"
involving abuse... Of course some of the attention has centered
around the chemical substance MMS being on the property and
alleged claims that Hal Stanley was using the miracle mineral
solution.
* Related Video:
1st Press Statement by Stanley Parents
Head of IT Companies Monitoring Pentagon, FBI, NSA and Army
Presumed Dead After Suspicious Fire
The Daily Sheeple - In the vein of all the suicided bankers,
here’s another mysterious death connected to some pretty high
places. The 16,000 square-foot Annapolis mansion of millionaire
IT executive Don Pyle, 55, went up in flames so fast on Monday,
investigators believe a chemical agent must have been used. The
house, dubbed “the castle” by neighbors, was fully engulfed by
the time the fire department got there. It took 85 firefighters
to finally put the blaze out. Pyle, his wife and four
grandchildren are currently presumed dead.
Cops Worried After Citizens Engage in a New Form of
Crowd-Funded, Direct Action Against Police State
Filming Cops - Citizens in Stockton, California have taken a new
approach to activism. Rather than sticking to the traditional
form of protest in which signs are held and slogans are chanted,
these citizens have taken direct action and offered a
grassroots, crowd-funded incentive structure to end police
brutality in their community. They have offered a $2,500 reward
to anybody who submits information leading to the arrest or
termination of cops who brutalize or kill people.
Air Force expanded drone fleet to unjustifiable
level – Pentagon watchdog
RT - The US Air Force has not adequately justified the purchase
of 46 additional armed Reaper drones, according to the
Pentagon’s inspector general. The expanded fleet could equal a
waste of $8.8 billion, the watchdog said. “We determined the Air
Force's Air Combat Command MQ-9 Requirements Branch did not
demonstrate the need for the MQ-9 planned procurement
quantities,” the Pentagon inspector general said in a
declassified September report obtained by The Guardian through a
Freedom of Information Act request.
Obama’s SOTU: More Stolen Stuff
Kurt Nimmo - Wealth redistribution scheme to rally Democrat
base. In his annual State of the Union address of Tuesday,
President Obama promised a slew of expensive goodies for the
middle class. Insisting the “shadow of crisis has passed”
despite non-government stats and analysis casting serious doubt
on this claim, Obama promised “free” community college,
expanding tax credits up to $3,000 per child, and $300 billion
over ten years in capital gains tax increases and other taxation
schemes imposed on the “wealthy,” that is to say the producers.
It's Official: President Obama's SOTU Speeches Are The 'Dumbest'
In US History
Zero Hedge - Are you smarter than a 9th grader? Then you will be
quite at home with President Obama's latest State of The Union
speech. While the Flesch-Kincaid readability test shows SOTU
'smartness' has been plunging Woodrow Wilson, the collapse has
accelerated post-Clinton with President Obama's average SOTO
speech tailored to the intellect of a 14-year-old - the lowest
on record.
Report: DOJ Won’t Pursue Federal Charges for Ferguson’s Darren
Wilson
Breitbart - The New York Times reports the DOJ is in the process
of drafting the recommendation after an FBI investigation “found
no evidence to support civil rights charges against the
officer.” However, the Times notes that Attorney General Eric
Holder has not made a final decision yet. Holder is expected to
reach a decision before he leaves office in the next month or
two.
Town to vote on demolishing Sandy Hook killer’s Connecticut home
(Reuters) - "The best thing we can do to honor the families is
to demolish the house," Patricia Llodra, Newtown's most senior
elected official, said in telephone interview ahead of
Wednesday's public hearing. Llodra said the Newtown Board of
Selectmen, the administrative body that she leads, had
unanimously approved a recommendation to demolish the house.
PTSD: A Nationwide Epidemic
for Military Veterans?
Daily Sheeple - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is real,
extremely debilitating, and is striking veterans at epidemic
proportions, with some statistics reporting as many as 1 in 5 veterans
being affected.
12 Signs That The Economy Is Really Starting To Bleed Oil Patch
Jobs
Economic Collapse - The economy is really starting to bleed oil
patch jobs, and as long as the price of oil stays down at this
level the job losses are going to continue.... It is not
uncommon for oil patch workers to make well over $100,000 a
year, and these are precisely the types of jobs that we cannot
afford to be losing. The middle class is struggling mightily as
it is.
Total Announced Job Cuts In 2015 Just Topped 32,000
Zero Hedge - Presented with little comment aside to note the
ironic timing of the surge in job cut announcements from North
American firms since President Obama's "Crisis Has Passed" State
of The Union speech...
America's Ultra Luxury Housing Bubble Has Burst: "Deals Have
Slowed To A Trickle"
Zero Hedge - As we further showed, the bulk of foreign demand
for New York's most expensive properties, originated in China,
Russia and various other oligarch-controlled nations, where the
impetus to launder illegally obtained hot money meant an impulse
to buy US real estate sight unseen and virtually at any price.
And all of it, of course, all cash. No mortgages.
MIT Climate Scientist: Global Warming Believers a ‘Cult’
Breitbart - During an appearance on this writer’s radio show
Monday, MIT Professor emeritus Richard Lindzen discussed the
religious nature of the movement. “As with any cult, once the
mythology of the cult begins falling apart, instead of saying,
oh, we were wrong, they get more and more fanatical. I think
that’s what’s happening here. Think about it,” he said. “You’ve
led an unpleasant life, you haven’t led a very virtuous life,
but now you’re told, you get absolution if you watch your carbon
footprint. It’s salvation!”
DOJ Asks Judge to Put BP Fine at $11 Billion
Courthouse News - The request came on the opening day of a trial
to determine the penalty the energy giant will have to pay for
the catastrophe that killed 11 and covered vast stretches of the
Gulf Coast with unrefined petroleum. Steve O’Rourke, on behalf
of the United States, said BP should face a steep fine because
of the “severity” of BP’s violations that led to the 2010 oil
spill.
Synthetic Biologists Develop Genetic Firewall To Control New
Life Forms
Design&Trend - Similar to the release of GMOs, activists are
concerned that synthetic biologists will create novel life forms
that will escape into the environment. In a new milestone for
synthetic biology, two research teams have created bacteria that
are unable to survive without a manmade amino acid, reports News
Daily.
Feds pay woman $134K over fake Facebook profile used in drug
case
Gigaom - The federal government has changed course in a drug
investigation in which agents pulled a woman’s photos from her
cell phone without her permission and used them to create a fake
Facebook account that sought to trap drug dealers. When Sondra
Arquiett of New York sued over the incident last year, the Drug
Enforcement Agency first claimed that she had granted implicit
consent to use the photos, but now the government will instead
pay Arquiett $134,000 to make the case go away.
Samsung Responds to Privacy Concerns Over TVs Recording
“Personal” Conversations
Paul Joseph Watson - Samsung has responded to privacy concerns
over its warning that voice recognition software used in the
company’s line of smart TVs is being used to record “personal”
conversations and send them to third parties.... Samsung Smart
TVs also log website visits, have a built-in camera for facial
recognition and use tracking cookies to detect “when you have
viewed particular content or a particular email message.”
5 Important Considerations When Forming a Prepper Community
Natural Blaze - Regardless of where you live or your family
situation, become a community with others. Even if your
community consists of only two or three persons, these few
people will serve as your support group and sounding board for
the tactical decisions you will make when things get tough. In
addition, you need at least one other person to watch your back
as you will watch theirs.
Cure sinus infections naturally using these herbs
(NaturalNews) Allergy medicines like Claritin tend to make you
not feel like yourself, which for most, is reason enough to seek
an alternative. Incorporating natural herbs into your battle
against wintertime head colds and sinus infections can be an
invaluable tool. Fusing natural herbs with hot tea is one of the
best remedies for getting relief fast. The hot steam helps open
your nasal cavity, allowing it to absorb the herb's natural
benefits.
Advances in Understanding of Depression Offers New Hope
Dr. Mercola - Chronic inflammation appears to be a significant
underlying factor causing symptoms of depression, and keeping
inflammation in check is an important part of an effective
treatment plan. Vitamin D deficiency and/or unbalanced gut flora
have also been identified as significant contributing factors to
depression.
Oklahoma Takes 3 Children Away from Parents When One is Found
with Possible Brittle Bone Disease
Health Impact News - April and Joshua Whinery report that they
won't ever give up fighting for their children whom they say
were medically kidnapped by DHS in Oklahoma. According to
Joshua, it started "all because I took my child to the
hospital." Degenerative bone disease runs in his family, yet the
couple was accused of abuse. Though the family has repeatedly
asked for him to be tested, DHS has allegedly refused to allow
the test, attempting instead to terminate all of the couple's
parental rights.
"Canadian Flu Vaccine Paradox" Admits Vaccines Are Causing More
Illness
Natural Blaze - CBC News reports that it was originally called
"the Canadian problem" - i.e. the problem of higher risk of
pandemic flu illnesses among those who get the seasonal flu shot
the previous year, or those who get frequent flu shots. They
note that the problem is now seen in other countries such as
Hong Kong, Japan and the U.S.
TV Time Cuts Toddler Development
Green Med Info - Children who watch any television spend less
time on developmentally enriching activities. And that includes
playing. The more toddlers watch TV the less time they spend in
physical activities needed to improve motor skills. The American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children two years and
older watch less than two hours of television per day, and that
children younger than two watch NO television.
8 Amazing Health Benefits By Using Baking Soda
Karen Foster - Baking soda is likely the most inexpensive health
remedy in the world. It is effective at combating everything
from colds to cancer, as well as beneficial for oral health,
deodorants and so much more. If it's one thing you want in your
home pharmacy, it's baking soda.
Wednesday
- January 21, 2015 - Today in History:
1793 - During the French Revolution, King Louis XVI was executed on the
guillotine. He had been condemned for treason.
1861 - The future president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis of
Mississippi, resigned from the U.S. Senate. Four other Southerners also
resigned.
1865 - An oil well was drilled by torpedoes for the first time.
1915 - The first Kiwanis club was formed in Detroit, MI.
1924 - Soviet leader Vladimir Llyich Lenin died. Joseph Stalin began a
purge of his rivals for the leadership of the Soviet Union.
1954 - The Nautilus was launched in Groton, CT. It was the first
atomic-powered submarine. U.S. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower broke the
traditional bottle of champagne across the bow.
1977 - U.S. President Carter pardoned almost all Vietnam War draft
evaders.
1980 - Gold was valued at $850 an ounce.
1994 - A jury in Manassas, VA, acquitted Lorena Bobbitt by reason of
temporary insanity of maliciously wounding (severing his penis) her
husband John. She accused him of sexually assaulting her.
1997 - Newt Gingrich was fined as the U.S. House of Representatives
voted for first time in history to discipline its leader for ethical
misconduct.
1998 - A former White House intern said on tape that she had an affair
with U.S. President Clinton.
1999 - The U.S. Coast Guard intercepted a ship headed for Houston, TX,
that had over 9,500 pounds of cocaine aboard. It was one of the largest
drug busts in U.S. history.
2003 - It was announced by the U.S. Census Bureau that estimates showed
that the Hispanic population had passed the black population for the
first time.
2004 - The recording industry sued 532 computer users it said were
illegally distributing songs over the Internet.
2010 - A bitterly divided Supreme Court, in Citizens United v. Federal
Election Commission, vastly increased the power of big business and
labor unions to influence government decisions by freeing them to spend
their millions directly to sway elections for president and Congress.
2010 - Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally
admitted fathering a child during an affair before his second White
House bid.
Lavrov on Obama speech: Efforts to isolate Russia will fail
RT - “We hear from our Western partners that Russia has to be isolated,”
Lavrov said. “Specifically, Barack Obama has just repeated that. These
attempts won’t be effective. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that
Russia will never resort to self-isolation.”
Russian spy ship in Havana ahead of US delegation’s historic visit
RT - The Russian Navy’s intelligence collection ship, the Viktor Leonov,
has docked in Havana just a day before the arrival of an American
delegation. The Russian warship is moored in open view of a pier usually
used for cruise ships. The ship’s visit, unannounced by the Cuban
authorities, comes as the US and Cuba are attempting to restore
diplomatic ties broken in 1961.
New military draft starts in Ukraine amid intensified assault on
militia-held territories
RT - The Ukrainian military draft for 2015 has come into effect. It’s
expected to see 100,000 people joining the army in three stages
throughout the year. The self-proclaimed Donetsk republic says the
process is undermining peace agreements. The first stage of the draft,
starting on Tuesday, will last ninety days and will seek 50,000
recruits. Two more stages will follow in April and June.
Russia signs military cooperation deal with Iran
The Times of India - Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday
signed a military cooperation deal with Iran that his Iranian
counterpart touted as a joint response to US "interference".... The deal
provides for joint exercises and military training, as well as
"cooperation in peacekeeping, maintaining regional and international
security and stability, and fighting against separatism and extremism,"
the Iranian defense ministry website said.
Report: Turkey’s Prime Minister Caught Arming al-Qaeda, ISIS
Kit Daniels - Turkey’s prime minister, a NATO ally, is shipping arms to
al-Qaeda and ISIS via Syria-bound trucks operated by the country’s
intelligence agency, according to Turkish military officials. Prime
Minister Ahmet Davutoglu banned media from reporting on three of the
trucks searched by the military’s Gendarmerie General Command, which
discovered 45 to 55 missiles or rockets, 30 to 40 crates of ammunition,
including mortar rounds, and Douchka anti-aircraft ammunition.
The US Military's Stunning Conspiracy Theory Emerges From The Archives:
"ISIS Leader Does Not Exist"
Zero Hedge - As The New York Times exposed in 2007, Abdullah Rashid
al-Baghdadi, the titular head of the Islamic State, according to
Brigadier General Kevin Bergner - the chief American military spokesman
at the time - never existed (and was actually a fictional character
whose audio-taped declarations were provided by an elderly actor named
Abu Adullah al-Naima). So he was a ghost back then.... is he a ghost
again, designed purely to put a face on ISIS and the biggest bogeyman of
the current global anti-terrorist mania?
Nisman Murdered? Suicide Story Crumbles After No Gunpowder Found On
Argentine's Hands
Zero Hedge - When news broke of the death, by gunshot wound to the head,
of Alberto Nisman - the prosecutor who was due within hours to deliver
testimony implicating the Argentine President in covering up the
investigation into a bombing in 1994 - it seemed oddly quick for police
to rule it suicide within hours (especially after his earlier concerns
that "I could end up dead because of this.")
Is the ISIS Japanese Beheading Video Green Screened or What? People
Aren’t Buying It…
Daily Sheeple - News everywhere is swamped with the latest on ISIS
reportedly threatening to behead two Japanese hostages unless the nation
pays a $200 million ransom. But wait. What’s up with this image the
mainstream media is sporting everywhere?
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U.S. News, Politics & Government |
Rand
Paul's response to President Obama's State of the Union Address
Show your support for Senator Paul’s efforts to stop President
Obama’s big-government agenda.
Obama faces GOP Congress with plans for middle class,
cybersecurity, Gitmo
RT - President Barack Obama pushed for a raft of proposals
crafted to boost the middle class in his 2015 State of the Union
speech, marking the first time he addressed a GOP Congress that
largely opposes his governing agenda.
* Related:
Obama calls for civility, then immediately taunts Republicans
White House issues veto threat on pipeline and abortion bills
ahead of SOTU
RT - The White House on Tuesday warned that United States
President Barack Obama will veto two bills in the House of
Representatives: one aimed at restricting access to abortions
and another concerning natural gas pipeline projects. However,
if the Obama administration follows through with its threat to
block the legislation, the White House may intervene and keep
Congress from passing bills that will would prohibit abortion 20
weeks after fertilization.
Sandy Hook Commission Aims to Ban Guns ‘that can fire more than
10 rounds without reloading’
Adan Salazar - An advisory commission conceived in the wake of
the Sandy Hook school shooting put forth recommendations Friday
to further restrict the Second Amendment in Connecticut, calling
for an all-out ban on guns “that can fire more than 10 rounds
without reloading,” reports the Associated Press.
IBM's cognitive computer Watson could use skills to help treat
veterans with PTSD
Baltimore Sun - The VA has launched a two-year pilot program to
study new ways of searching electronic medical records and
medical literature. The pilot, which will rely on simulations
but use actual patient records, is intended to evaluate how the
IBM technology can speed up clinical decisions. IBM is trying to
transform the game-playing system into a commercially viable
technology, and the VA is exploring whether doctors at all VA
medical centers and clinics should eventually be linked to it.
* Related:
VA Turns to IBM Watson to Improve Veteran Care
Silver Tops $18, Gold Nears $1300 - Highest in 5 Months
Zero Hedge 1/20/2015 - As stocks, copper, crude, and bond yields
plunge this morning, gold (and silver) prices are surging. With
gold near $1,300 - 5-month highs, and silver topping $18 -
4-month highs; it appears investor demand for non-fiat currency
is growing (and not just for China and Russia)...
Saxo Bank Warns "This Is The Endgame For Central Banks"
Zero Hedge - Major central banks claim to be independent, but
they are totally under the control of politicians. Many
developed countries have tried to anchor an independent central
bank to offset pressure from politicians and that’s all well and
good in principle until the economy spins out of control – at
zero-bound growth and rates central banks and politicians
becomes one in a survival mode where rules are broken and bent
to fit an agenda of buying more time. What comes now is a new
reality...
Downgrading The US Will Cost S&P $1.5 Billion
Zero Hedge - Remember when S&P forgot for a second that it lives
in a world of pretend free speech, and where telling the truth
would promptly result in a lawsuit by the US government after it
downgraded the US from AAA to AA+ in the summer of 2011?...
Well, S&P will never make the same mistake again, because
according to Reuters, it will cost it $1.5 billion to settle
with the government and put the whole "downgrade" episode in the
past.
Fast-Track Trade Agreements = Job Losses for Americans
AllGov - A study by the nonprofit advocacy group Public Citizen
says the U.S. lost nearly 5 million manufacturing jobs following
the adoption of 16 free trade agreements, such as NAFTA (North
American Free Trade Agreement), which was signed by President
Bill Clinton in 1994, and CAFTA (Central American Trade
Agreement) signed by President George W. Bush in 2005. The
research also showed that 57,000 factories shut down and 7
million “higher-wage service sector jobs” were moved overseas
once the agreements went into effect.
California Missing Manufacturing Boom Due to Alternative Energy
Subsidies
Breitbart - Despite California having the largest manufacturing
base in the nation, the state is growing high-paying
manufacturing jobs at only one seventh of the U.S. average. The
culprit in this debacle is Governor Brown’s wildly expensive
alternative energy mandates that stab industrial manufacturers
with electrical costs that are about double the U.S. average.
After Cincinnati Bridge Disaster, Sanders Calls for $1 Trillion
to Address Infrastructure Collapse
Common Dreams - "Our infrastructure is collapsing, and the
American people know it," wrote Sanders, the ranking member of
the Senate Budget Committee and a member of the Senate
Environment and Public Works Committee. "The Interstate 75
bridge collapse in Cincinnati on Monday is only the latest
example."... Sanders said he will soon announce legislation for
a $1 trillion investment, over five years, to modernize the
country's physical infrastructure and create 13 million jobs.
Oh the Hypocrisy: 1,700 Private Jets Fly To Global Warming Forum
Daily Sheeple - Every year, members of the World Economic Forum
gather in the small resort town of Davos, Switzerland to discuss
the most pressing issues that are effecting the global economy.
Its ranks are filled with the wealthiest people in the world,
and include monarchs, former and current heads of state, CEOs,
and celebrities.
Challenge to XL Keystone Pipeline Aims at Neb. Eminent Domain
Law
Courthouse News - Landowners in two Nebraska counties sued
TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, challenging the constitutionality
of a state law that grants the Canadian oil giant eminent domain
powers to complete its controversial Keystone XL pipeline. The
law in question, LB 1161, also gives the governor the power to
approve routing of the tar sands oil pipeline, though this
responsibility is expressly granted to the Nebraska Public
Service Commission in the state constitution, both complaints
state.
Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Drinking Water Following
Pipeline Spill into Yellowstone River
Common Dreams - The cancer-causing chemical benzene has been
detected in the drinking water supply of a Montana town after a
pipeline ruptured on Saturday, sending up to 50,000 gallons of
Bakken shale crude oil into the partially-frozen Yellowstone
River.... City officials are urging residents to use bottled
water, which they have reportedly shipped in for public
distribution. The warning, however, comes two days after the
spill took place and directly contradicts initial assurances
from state officials on Sunday that there is no evidence of
environmental or public health hazards.
Private data firms spying on HealthCare.gov users
(AP) - It works like this: When you apply for coverage on
HealthCare.gov, dozens of data companies may be able to tell
that you are on the site. Some can even glean details such as
your age, income, ZIP code, whether you smoke or if you are
pregnant. The data firms have embedded connections on the
government site. Ever-evolving technology allows for individual
Internet users to be tracked, building profiles that are a vital
tool for advertisers.
Getting Ready to Microchip the Entire Human Race
Natural Society - Former Defense Advanced Research Projects
Agency (DARPA) director and now Google Executive, Regina E.
Dugan, has unveiled a super small, ingestible microchip that we
can all be expected to swallow by 2017. “A means of
authentication,” she calls it, also called an electronic tattoo,
which takes NSA spying to whole new levels.
The Googlebot cuts the cord: Giant humanoid robot overhauled and
made wireless in bid to win $2m prize in US Government's 'Robot
Olympics'
Daily Mail - It is a terrifying sight - 6.2 feet of metal with a
plastic body that can walk, run, jump and even open doors. This
is latest version of the Atlas robot created by Boston Dynamics,
a Google-owned robot firm. Later this year, seven of the robots
will compete in a 'robo oylmpics' - designed to recreate natural
disasters the robots could one day be sent into.
New Illinois cyber bully law lets teachers access students'
social media
RT - Students in the state of Illinois can now be legally
compelled to give their teachers access to their social media
accounts through a new law that’s intended to crack down on
cyber bullying, but it raises concerns about personal privacy.
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Farming, Gardening & Homesteading |
California’s ‘vomiting gas’ pesticide use rose 650 percent in 2
decades
Center for Investigative Reporting - This week, California
regulators ruled that farmers must restrict their use of
chloropicrin, a toxic pesticide widely used to prepare soil for
planting. The state’s use of it increased 650 percent from 1991
to 2012.... Chloropicrin is injected into soil as a gas, and it
has the potential to drift off-site. Exposure can cause eye
irritation and watering and respiratory trouble. It was used
during World War I as “vomiting gas” because it could penetrate
gas masks and force soldiers to pull them off to throw up and
expose themselves to other toxic chemicals. After the war,
America had a surplus of chloropicrin. That’s when farmers
realized it made a great pesticide.
Did you know pine trees can be used as food, medicine and
survival equipment?
(NaturalNews) The pine is one of the most useful trees on the
planet, providing food, shelter, medicine and fuel. Knowing how
to utilize this versatile resource could someday be the key to
your very survival if you find yourself alone in the wilderness.
FDA Attacks Man for Selling Supplement that has Healed Tens of
Thousands – Facing 37 Years in Prison
Health Impact News - For almost 5 years, the FDA has been
attacking Daniel Smith of Spokane Washington for selling a
mineral supplement that purifies water and has been used in
places like Africa by the Red Cross to prevent Malaria. The
product is called MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution), and the active
ingredient is sodium chlorite, a common mineral that is even
used in some municipalities in the U.S. to purify water instead
of chlorine.
Daniel Smith will face a trial in less than 30 days, the
culmination of close to 5 years of legal battles, that could
result in him spending 37 years in prison if convicted. Why?
Read More...
UPDATE: 7 Homeschooled Kids Taken from Parents Because Dad Had
Unapproved Mineral Supplement
Medical Kidnap 1/19/2015 -
The Bringthestanleykidshome Facebook Page is reporting:
Praise God this morning we got the news a local well known
lawyer who deals with family cases, has taken their case free of
charge. Also a national news group is going to run the story.
Several radio stations want to do radio interviews. The family
has requested that the public call the following people... Asa
Hutchinson is the Governor, and can be contacted here... Also,
please contact Judge David Switzer in the District Court of
Garland County...
* Related:
Police Raided Christian Parents’ Home Searching for ‘Miracle’
Substance...
600 strains of an aerosolized thought control vaccine already
tested on humans; deployed via air, food and water
(NaturalNews) According to the document you're about to see, for
the last eight years, government scientists have actively
engineered viral vaccines designed to alter thoughts and beliefs
by infecting the brain and suppressing genetic expression of
neurological cells. Dispersal of these vaccines has been tested
via high-altitude aerosolized sprays, highway vehicles, the
water supply and even the food system.
Radiation contamination discovered in fresh produce, dairy,
meat, and fish
(NaturalNews) The inherent dangers of nuclear radiation are once
again on display after officials in Scotland found contaminated
fish some 80 miles away from the closest nuclear plant.
Scotland's Daily Record paper reports that nuclear waste
released from a Cumbrian reprocessing site made its way into
fish swimming off the coast of Dumfriesshire, located several
driving hours away.
Corn Syrup Is More Toxic Than Refined Sugar, Researchers
Conclude
Dr. Mercola - Excessive amounts of sugar in your diet has toxic
effects, and processed fructose is far worse, from a metabolic
standpoint, than refined sugar. Female mice fed a diet that
contained 25 percent of calories from corn syrup had nearly
twice the death rate compared to those fed a diet in which 25
percent of calories came from table sugar. Mice fed corn syrup
also had 26 percent fewer offspring than their sugar-fed
counterparts.
Radishes - their health benefits may surprise you
(NaturalNews) The health benefits of radishes are truly
impressive. They are good for the liver and stomach, the kidneys
and bladder, the lungs, the cardiovascular system, and the
immune system. They purify the blood and eliminate waste,
detoxify the body, and are an anti-congestive. They are used to
treat and prevent cancer, jaundice, constipation, urinary tract
and kidney infections, skin ailments, and more.
List of medical kidnappings happening now in America
(NaturalNews) Where has America gone? President Obama is about
to give a State of the Union address this evening, but the real
state of the Union is that under Presidents Bush and Obama,
America has descended into a runaway police state where citizens
are considered "subjects" who must kow-tow to
corporate-sponsored agendas or face the wrath of the state.
Roundup Herbicide: A Kidney-Killer?
Green Med Info - A new observational study confirms the
hypothesis that Roundup herbicide (glyphosate) is behind the
mysterious global epidemic of chronic kidney disease that has
taken thousands of lives.... The reality is that we are all at
risk. Anyone exposed to glyphosate -- which is anyone who drinks
water, breaths the air, or eats non-organic food -- could be
subject to its kidney-harming effects. In fact, we reported on
the alarming increase in kidney disease in the U.S. since the
inception of glyphosate-dependent GM farming.
Acetaminophen warning: A leading cause of acute liver failure
(NaturalHealth365) Acetaminophen causes an alarming number of
cases of liver damage, acute liver failure and death each year,
to the tune of 26,000 hospitalizations, 56,000 emergency room
visits, 100,000 calls to poison control centers, and over 450
deaths. Even when taken at the recommended doses, acetaminophen
can still cause major problems; however, it’s a very profitable
drug, which seems to be fueling the lack of emphasis on these
risks.
Here are 5 Foods NOT to eat while sick
Natural Society - While there are numerous sources out there for
natural cold remedies (garlic, ginger, hydration, etc.), it’s
also good to know which foods to avoid while sick or battling a
cold. By eliminating these foods, while hopefully consuming
immune-boosting foods, you can recover more quickly and reduce
the severity of your symptoms.
If You Avoid This Medical Mistake Yourself, Why Impose It on
Your Pet?
Dr. Becker - Laura Cox, PhD, of New York University’s Langone
Medical Center, has studied the impact of early-life antibiotic
therapy on body composition. Several researchers have proved
that altered microbiota, which can be the result of antibiotics,
can cause obesity through processes that create inflammation or
change metabolic activity in the gut. These processes can result
not only in obesity, but also diabetes and fatty liver disease.
Tuesday
- January 20, 2015 - Today in History:
1801 - John Marshall was appointed chief justice of the United States.
1887 - The U.S. Senate approved an agreement to lease Pearl Harbor in
Hawaii as a naval base.
1891 - James Hogg took office as the first native-born governor of
Texas.
1937 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the first U.S. President to be
inaugurated on January 20th. The 20th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
officially set the date for the swearing in of the President and Vice
President.
1942 - Nazi officials held the Wannsee conference, during which they
arrived at their "final solution" that called for exterminating Europe's
Jews.
1944 - The British RAF dropped 2,300 tons of bombs on Berlin.
1981 - Iran released 52 Americans that had been held hostage for 444
days. The hostages were flown to Algeria and then to a U.S. base in
Wiesbaden, West Germany. The release occurred minutes after the U.S.
presidency had passed from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan.
1986 - The U.S. observed the first federal holiday in honor of slain
civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
1987 - Anglican Church envoy Terry Waite was kidnapped in Beirut,
Lebanon. He was there attempting to negotiate the release of Western
hostages. He was not freed until November 1991.
1993 - Bill Clinton was sworn in as the 42nd president of the United
States.
1997 - Bill Clinton was inaugurated for his second term as president of
the United States.
2000 - Greece and Turkey signed five accords aimed to build confidence
between the two nations.
2001 - George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of
the United States.
Russia-US nuclear material security cooperation discontinued
RT - Moscow and Washington have officially ceased 20 years of
co-operation over securing storage of nuclear material in Russia, US
media reports. Russia’s Rosatom warned that no new contracts with the US
were expected in 2015.
ISIS threatens to kill 2 Japanese hostages in 3 days unless $200mn
ransom paid
RT - The Islamic State terrorist group (IS, formerly ISIS) said in a
video it will execute two Japanese nationals if a $200-million ransom
isn't paid within 72 hours. The Japanese PM called the threat
‘unforgivable’ and cut short his Middle-East trip. The threat came on
Tuesday in a video published on several Islamist websites. The militant
group said they are demanding the money because Japan had pledged to pay
the same amount to the US-led campaign against IS.
Germany's Bundesbank Resumes Gold Repatriation; Transfers 120 Tonnes Of
Physical Gold From Paris And NY Fed
Zero Hedge - From Buba: The Bundesbank successfully continued and
further stepped up its transfers of gold last year. In 2014, 120 tonnes
of gold were transferred to Frankfurt am Main from storage locations
abroad: 35 tonnes from Paris and 85 tonnes from New York.
"Implementation of our new gold storage plan is proceeding smoothly.
Operations are running very much according to schedule," said
Carl-Ludwig Thiele, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche
Bundesbank.
French Flags, Hollande Pictures Burned at Charlie Hebdo Protests
Worldwide
Sputnik News - Thousands protest across the Muslim world against Charlie
Hebdo after the satirical magazine printed new cartoons depicting the
Prophet Mohammed this week. French flags and pictures of French
president are burned, French-run businesses, churches and French
cultural centers have also been targeted.
Argentine Prosecutor Found Dead Hours Before Testimony Against President
Fernandez
Zero Hedge - The Argentine prosecutor who accused President Cristina
Fernandez of orchestrating a cover-up in the investigation of Iran over
the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center has, according to AP, been
found dead in his apartment, authorities said on Monday. As The Times of
Israel reports, Alberto Nisman, 51, was discovered, by his mother, in a
pool of blood in the bathroom on Sunday night with a gunshot wound to
the head, hours before he was set to testify before lawmakers on his
accusations of the cover-up.
Russian Central Bank Bans Western Ratings Agencies
Zero Hedge - On the heels of last week’s downgrades by Fitch and Moody’s
to just above junk status, The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has issued a
statement that it will no longer use credit ratings from Standard &
Poor’s, Fitch, or Moody’s that were assigned after March 1, 2014. All
credit ratings will now be at the discretion of the Board of Directors
of the Bank as regulators assess whether or not the ratings made after
March are accurate. Sounds like Spain, Greece, and USA’s previous
derision over ratings agencies proclamations is heading east.
Almost 10,000 Girls, Some As Young as Ten, Given Contraceptive Implant
Putting Children At Risk of Horrendous Abuse
April McCarthy - The nexplanon implant is said to cause headaches;
vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina); weight gain; acne; breast pain;
viral infection such as sore throats or flu-like symptoms; stomach pain;
painful periods; mood swings and depression. East Lancashire NHS Trust,
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Alder Hey Children’s
Hospital, in Liverpool, each gave the implant to a 10-year-old during
the last five years.
Russia will start testing an Ebola vaccine on primates by the beginning
of spring 2015
Sputnik News - Russia plans to start testing an Ebola virus vaccine on
primates in the beginning of spring 2015, Russian public health watchdog
Rospotrebnadzor Chief Anna Popova said Tuesday.... “We are working on
it, the work is effective, but I must say that as at today there is no
effective vaccine from Ebola, but we hope that there will be a
breakthrough,” Popova said. According to Popova, the next stage will be
clinical trials. “Even if it will be effective for primates, it does not
prove that if will be as effective and safe for humans,” Popova
explained.
U.S.-built Ebola treatment centers in Liberia are nearly empty as
outbreak fades
Washington Post - The U.S. military sent about 3,000 troops to West
Africa to build centers like this one in recent months. They were
intended as a crucial safeguard against an epidemic that flared in
unpredictable, deadly waves. But as the outbreak fades in Liberia, it
has become clear that the disease had already drastically subsided
before the first American centers were completed. Several of the
U.S.-built units haven’t seen a single patient infected with Ebola.
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VIDEO: Obama’s State of the Union guests include illegal
immigrant, gun violence victim, Ebola doctor
Washington Times - President Obama’s list this year includes a
doctor working to stop the spread of Ebola, union workers
benefiting from a stronger economy, a victim of gun violence, a
government worker freed in a prisoner exchange as part of the
outreach to Cuba, and an illegal immigrant who has remained in
the country under Mr. Obama’s temporary deportation amnesty.
Virginia’s New Anti-NDAA Detention Bill Turns the Table on Feds
The 10th Amendment Center - A Georgia house bill would take the
first step in getting the Peach State out of the indefinite
detention business. House Bill 74 (HB74) was introduced on Jan.
15.... It would prohibit any state agency in Georgia from
cooperating with the U.S. armed forces if they attempt to
indefinitely detain a U.S. citizen without due process.
Jury selection starts for James Holmes trial over Colorado
cinema massacre
The Telegraph - Jury selection begins on Tuesday with potential
jurors arriving in groups at the Arapahoe County courthouse in
Colorado. They will be given a brief introduction by Judge
Carlos Samour on what being on the jury will entail. They will
fill out a questionnaire and then go home, How many potential
jurors are there? 9,000. It is thought to be the largest jury
pool ever called in US legal history.
Anti-Establishment Movie Director Found Dead
Adan Salazar - An independent filmmaker and his family were
found dead in a Minnesota home over the weekend from what media
outlets are describing as an “apparent murder suicide.” On
Saturday, a neighbor alerted authorities after seeing the
lifeless bodies of 29-year-old writer, film producer and Army
veteran David Crowley, his wife Komel, 28, and their 5-year-old
daughter, Rani, laying inside their Apple Valley home.
More fallout from Eric Holder’s changes to civil asset
forfeiture law
Washington Post - Since the announcement, at least one police
official is expressing his outrage — a pretty good indication
that the policy will have a significant effect. Douglas County
[Neb.] Sheriff Tim Dunning said Friday that he fears Holder’s
directive will lead to fewer forfeitures and fewer federal drug
prosecutions, and to drug traffickers doing less time in state
prison than they would in federal facilities. “This benefits
nobody but drug dealers,” Dunning said. “Federal law is a
tremendously bigger hammer. I don’t see what hammer we are going
to have over these people now.”
H&R Block: ‘No One Can Understand’ New Obamacare Tax Code
Daily Caller - H&R Block, the nation’s largest retail tax preparation
company warns that the newly released Obamacare tax code, officially
called the Affordable Care Act, is likely to confuse millions of
taxpayers who try to tackle their tax returns for 2014. “Now that the
Affordable Care Act has made health care a tax issue, no one can
understand it,” H&R Block flatly tells taxpayers in a video that resides
on its dedicated Obamacare web site.
50,000 Wall Street jobs cut
NY Post - In a wild swing of the ax that has shocked many pundits, Wall
Street’s biggest banks have slashed nearly 50,000 jobs, and bonuses and
expense money are being cut as profit opportunities dry up. And there’s
no easy way out, analysts say, because the Fed’s quantitative easing
that once rescued the financial system with trillions of cheap dollars
is — at least for now — history.
Breached pipeline spills up to 50,000 gallons of oil into
Yellowstone River
RT - A breached oil pipeline in Montana has spilled as many as
50,000 gallons of crude oil in and around the Yellowstone River,
according to the state. Bridger Pipeline LLC has yet to
determine the cause, but has claimed the public is in no
immediate danger.
'Strong correlation’ between quakes and fracking in Kansas –
official
RT - Geologists in the state of Kansas now say that a recent
string of mysterious earthquakes may have been caused by pumping
chemicals into the ground as part of the controversial gas and
oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, or
fracking.
Apple iCloud Biometric Patent Application
Business Insider - The application relates to "finger biometric
sensor data synchronisation via a cloud computing device and
related methods," with one potential implementation being to
authorise a "financial transaction." Simply put, this means
Apple is considering using its cloud hosting service iCloud to
store customers' fingerprints, so they can be synced to other
devices when required — such as to pay for a purchase.
Study: Facebook ‘Likes’ Reveal Your Real Personality
Korea Times - The Facebook pages you "like" can give a more
accurate analysis of your personality than the people closest to
you, a study shows. In a study at Cambridge University's
Psychometrics Centre, 86,220 Facebook users completed a 100-item
personality questionnaire that provided scores for traits
including openness, conscientiousness, extroversion,
agreeableness and neuroticism.
Find out what Facebook knows about you
gHacks Tech News - Most Facebook users know that Facebook knows
a lot about them but most do not know what this includes. Some
information are obvious; … Others, like interests, IP addresses,
facial recognition data or photo metadata may not be as obvious
or not accessible on the site at all. If you want to find out
what Facebook knows about you, you can request a copy of your
data from Facebook to analyze it on your local computer. While
that does not include everything, it includes a lot that you may
find interesting.
Accelerating Medical Development: You On-a-Chip
Tech Swarm - Geraldine Hamilton, a PhD in cell
biology/toxicology, presented before an audience what Harvard's
Wyss Institute calls an "organ on a chip." The chip contains a
collection of human cells making up a small microcosm of any
number of human organs. The chip Hamilton presented before the
audience in particular contained cells from a human lung.
Together the cells exhibit many behaviors and characteristics
they would normally have as part of an entire lung within the
human body.
Survey says security products waste our time
Ars Technica - For anyone who has freaked out when an antivirus
alert popped up on their screen and spent time researching it
only to find out it was a false alarm, a recent survey will hit
home. A survey of information-technology professionals published
on Friday found that the average large organization has to sift
through nearly 17,000 malware alerts each week to find the 19
percent that are considered reliable.
Long-term food storage made easy
(NaturalNews) Now more than ever, people need to take control of
their own security. From food to finances, he's shown that if we
are to flourish as a society, we need to take steps to ensure
that we're free from the likes of police state eyes, crumbling
economic systems and greedy medical practices. Food security in
particular is a serious concern.
Cancer develops from fungal infections, like Candida
(NaturalNews) These infections can be brought on by many
different factors that alter the optimal state of our intestinal
ecology, most notably antibiotics, birth control pills,
excessive processed sugar and grain consumption, heavy metal
contamination, xenoestrogens, alcohol, smoking, and chronic
stress. These factors, in combination with diets severely
deficient in active enzymes and probiotics, have paved the way
for the most prevalent fungal infection to take over, Candida
albicans.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria causing epidemic of infant deaths
in India may spread globally
(NaturalNews) An antibiotic-resistant "superbug" epidemic which
is killing thousands of newborns in India may prove to have a
global impact. India's infant mortality rate is staggering,
accounting for nearly a third of the yearly world total.... The
occurrence of bacterial infection in India is among the highest
in the world, and Indians take more antibiotics per capita than
anyone else. Antibiotics are freely sold over the counter in
India, and despite efforts to curb their overuse, experts
concede that a large percentage of bacterial strains in the
country are now resistant to nearly all drugs.
Research indicates that nutritional pH balance is key to health
(NaturalNews) Most people in our society carry an excess of
acidic wastes. This creates a significant burden in the body.
The blood stream must be at a 7.365 pH level, if it rises or
falls one tenth of a pH unit it creates an extreme emergency. If
blood pH moves two tenths either way, it's lethal. Research
indicates that nutritional pH balance is key for good health.
Tomato Juice Reduces Inflammation
Health Impact News - A daily glass of tomato juice is known to
significantly lower cardiovascular disease, cancer and even
osteoporosis. A new study from Taiwan is now showing that it
also has a direct effect on waist circumference, cholesterol,
and markers of inflammation in women.... Tomato Juice contains
phytonutrients including lycopene, beta-carotene, Vitamin E and
more. In addition to reducing inflammation, regular consumption
of Tomato Juice has been linked to helping to lower blood
pressure, and it may even bolster immune function.
Studies show that olive oil benefits our heart and mind
(NaturalNews) Olive oil, which is obtained by pressing the
fruits of the olive tree, is considered to be one of the most
nutritious oils in the world. According to Hippocrates, it could
heal a large number of serious ailments, including mental
illness.
The Secret to Immunity
Eldon Dahl - With all the hype over vaccinations, the question
of what constitutes a strong immune system is a major
topic--especially during cold and flu season. What makes a
strong immune system? Can an immune system be so strong that
vaccinations are not needed? We would answer yes. However, the
health of one's immune system hinges on one main factor:
antibodies.... Because antibodies are so important--and so
specialized--it is important to make sure all your antibodies
have the tools they need to operate effectively. And using
natural medicine products can give your immune system the proper
tools to fight infection...
Yogurt's Health Damaging Ingredients
Green Med Info - Yoplait Cherry Cheesecake Mousse Yogurt,
Yoplait Thick & Creamy Cinnamon Roll Yogurt, Yoplait Red Velvet
Cupcake Yogurt, Great Value Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt, Dannon
Toasted Coconut Vanilla Yogurt. Don't kid yourself. This is NOT
healthy yogurt. This is artificially flavored dessert. Many
brands of yogurt in the grocery store are using highly processed
ingredients...
New Study: Monsanto’s Herbicide Chemical Damages DNA
Natural Society - A new peer-reviewed study has found that
soybean workers exposed to the herbicide chemical glyphosate
suffer from DNA damage and elevated cell death.... It isn’t just
farm workers that need to be concerned, though. Research in the
German journal Ithaca stumbled upon significant concentrations
of glyphosate in the urine samples of city dwellers. Many of the
participants in this study showed glyphosate levels in their
blood and urine that were up to 20 times the allowable levels in
drinking water.
Don’t Worry: USDA Says Pesticide-Laden Food is Safe to Eat
Natural Society - The USDA recently claimed that current
pesticides levels on food are safe, and that we should continue
eating food coated with toxic chemicals.
Monday
- January 19, 2015 - Today in History: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2015
1764 - John Wilkes was expelled from the British House of Commons for
seditious libel.
1793 - King Louis XVI was tried by the French Convention, found guilty
of treason and sentenced to the guillotine.
1861 - Georgia seceded from the Union.
1937 - Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record. He flew from Los
Angeles to New York City in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.
1942 - The Japanese invaded Burma (later Myanmar).
1944 - The U.S. federal government relinquished control of the nation's
railroads after the settlement of a wage dispute.
1949 - The salary of the President of the United States went from
$75,000 to $100,000 with an additional $50,000 expense allowance for
each year in office.
1955 - U.S. President Eisenhower allowed a filmed news conference to be
used on television (and in movie newsreels) for the first time.
1977 - U.S. President Ford pardoned Iva Toguri D'Aquino (the "Tokyo
Rose").
1979 - Former U.S. Attorney General John N. Mitchell was released on
parole after serving 19 months at a federal prison in Alabama.
1981 - The U.S. and Iran signed an agreement paving the way for the
release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months and for
arrangements to unfreeze Iranian assets and to resolve all claims
against Iran.
1996 - U.S. first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton was subpoenaed to appear
before a federal grand jury. The investigation was concerning the
discovery of billing records related to the Whitewater real estate
investment venture.
1997 - Yasser Arafat returned to Hebron for the first time in more than
30 years. He joined 60,000 Palestinians in celebration over the handover
of the last West Bank city in Israeli control.
2001 - Texas officials demoted a warden and suspended three other prison
workers in the wake of the escape of the "Texas 7."
2006 - An unmanned NASA spacecraft blasted off on a 3 billion-mile
journey to Pluto.
2010 - In a major upset, Republican Scott Brown captured the U.S. Senate
seat held by liberal champion Edward Kennedy for nearly half a century
as he defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a special election.
Hezbollah Declares Full Alert Following Israeli Airstrike In Syria
IB Times - Hezbollah declared a full alert Sunday after an Israeli
airstrike in the Syrian section of the Golan Heights that left as many
as seven dead, including an Iranian field commander. Although Israeli
officials declined to acknowledge the military action, its defense
ministry said if top Hezbollah officials were killed, one has to wonder
what they were doing there.
One Million Muslims to Protest Against Charlie Hebdo Cartoons
Kurt Nimmo - Jamaat-e-Islami, the largest Muslim organization in
Pakistan and arguably the most influential in the South Asian
sub-continent, will rally a million Muslims on Friday to protest Charlie
Hebdo and its satirical take on Islam. Protests against the latest round
of cartoons following a deadly attack on the Paris office of the
magazine last week resulted in four deaths in Niger on Friday.
US Reportedly Hacked N Korean Computer Networks Before Cyberattack on
Sony
Sputnik News - The US National Security Agency has enjoyed secret and
almost unrestricted access to North Korean computer networks since 2010,
but still failed to warn Sony Pictures before a major cyberattack,
according to a New York Times report.
50 terabytes! Snowden leak reveals massive size of F-35 blueprints hack
by China
RT - The reported theft by Chinese hackers of blueprints for the US’s
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter amounted to 50 terabytes of classified
information, documents leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have
revealed. The hackers are believed by many US officials to be affiliated
with the Chinese government. The humiliating 2007 incident saved China
“25 years of research and development,” according to a US military
official cited by The Washington Post in a 2013 article covering the
breach.
Stock Market Crash in China Biggest Since 2009, Rest of World Set to
Rally
Sputnik News - Beijing’s attempts to crackdown on speculative trading in
the overheated mainland stock markets have triggered a sell-off, panic
among investors and ultimately, a stock exchange crash today, triggering
significant spillovers for the global economy.
Near Billion Dollar Loss After Swiss Bank Change in Policy Blows Up
Hedge Fund
EPJ - Everest Capital's Global Fund has lost almost all its money after
the Swiss National Bank scrapped its three-year-old cap on the franc
against the euro, Bloomberg news reports. The fund, like many others,
had a major "carry trade" position on that worked only if the Swiss
central bank continued to prop up the euro. When SNB pulled the plug on
support, carry traders experienced massive losses.
Ukraine's Poroshenko Rejects Putin's "Peace Plan"; Massive Shelling
Ensues
Zero Hedge - Ukrainian troops have launched a massive assault on
militia-held areas, according to RT. This comes on the heels of
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko rejecting a peace plan proposed to
him last week by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. As Reuters
reports, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday evening,
according to Russian media, that the plan, contained in a letter sent by
Putin on Thursday evening, proposed a ceasefire by both government
forces and separatist militiamen in southeastern Ukraine, as well as the
withdrawal of heavy artillery by both sides.
Report: “Russian Invasion Survival Manual” To Be Issued To Citizens In
European Union
Mac Slavo - While most Americans discount the possibility of a major
conflict with Russia, Europeans who have seen two great wars in the last
century know better. The country of Lithuania, much like its neighbors,
is preparing for a full-out invasion by Russian forces and their
government is issuing a survival manual to its citizens. Though the
complete details have yet to be released, the manual, among other
things, advises citizens to “keep a sound mind, don’t panic and don’t
lose clear thinking.”
Pentagon: 1,000 Troops to Train 'Moderate' Syrian Rebel Force
Jason Ditz - Officials say the program is going to involve around 1,000
troops, split between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar. 400 troops are
said to be heading for Qatar to begin the training. Though it was
initially believed the training would center around existing pro-US
factions in the rebellion, the Pentagon has since revealed they intend
to form an entirely new faction.
VIDEO: John Cantlie and the ISIS Psyop - Start New 24/7 News Channel
Activist Post - The latest development in the ongoing ISIS psyop is that
their supposed British hostage John CantLIE is heading up a 24/7 news
organization for the terrorist group. Seriously, our reality is made for
TV by the rulers. Peace needs you to wake up.
Israel lobbies against ICC as Gaza war crimes inquiry opens
RT - Israeli politicians are calling on the 122 member states of the
International Criminal Court to cut its funding in response to the
beginning of its inquiry into possible war crimes in Gaza last year.
Switzerland May Be Preparing for the End of the Euro
Breitbart - Waking up to find that the local Swiss ATM will not dispense
Euros may be viewed as a short-term inconvenience to the average man on
the street, but learning that depositing your money in a Swiss bond with
maturities of less than 7 years will cost you money, is catastrophic. It
is worth repeating, if you lend or deposit your money with the Swiss,
they are going to charge you, not pay you.
‘We are fed up!’: Thousands march against TTIP & GMOs in Berlin (PHOTOS,
VIDEO)
RT - A broad alliance of farmers, ethical consumers, and anti-capitalist
activists staged a march through Berlin that numbered up to 50,000, to
denounce the proposed TTIP treaty between the US and EU, and mass
farming technologies. More than 120 organizations joined the fifth
annual ‘We are Fed Up!’ demonstration, which this year focused on the
increased importation of American farming practices – such as genetic
modification, frequent antibiotic injections for animals, and chemical
meat treatments – following the implementation of the controversial
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
UN: At least 50 Ebola hotspots remain, but new cases falling
Yahoo News - At least 50 Ebola hotspots remain in the three hardest-hit
West African countries but new cases are declining and the deadly
disease will be defeated, the U.N.'s Ebola chief said Thursday. The
latest report from the World Health Organization showing reductions in
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone "is very good news," Dr. David Nabarro
said in an interview with The Associated Press.
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COINTELPRO Revisited - Spying & Disruption
Following are transcripts of official FBI COINTELPRO documents
obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. The March 4, 1968
communique was
sent out by J. Edgar Hoover himself just one month before the
assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
* Related:
Martin Luther King, JR and The Global Freedom Struggle
NYC hired Rikers officers with gang ties, psychological issues –
report
RT - A report into the recruiting and hiring practices of the
New York Correction Department found that more than one-third of
the people hired had problems – criminal histories, mental
issues – that should have disqualified them from the job.
Conducted by New York City’s Department of Investigation (DOI),
the review is the latest in a number of critical revelations
about city jails including death, brutality, and drug smuggling.
‘Blue Lives Matter:’ Demonstrators march in ‘Sea of Blue’ rally
to support police
DailyMail - Hundreds marched to the U.S. capitol Saturday in a
rally to support law enforcement at a time when tensions between
the public and police nationwide are running high. Demonstrators
marched in the 'Sea of Blue' rally carrying signs that said
'Blue Lives Matter,' 'I support my man in blue,' 'Breathe Easy;
Don't Break The Law,' and many others.
Holder limits seized-asset sharing process that split billions
with local, state police
Washington Post - Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. on Friday
barred local and state police from using federal law to seize
cash, cars and other property without warrants or criminal
charges.... Since 2008, thousands of local and state police
agencies have made more than 55,000 seizures of cash and
property worth $3 billion under a civil asset forfeiture program
at the Justice Department called Equitable Sharing.
The Mysterious Sponsor Behind The Ferguson Protests And Media
Campaign: George Soros
Zero Hedge - In an apparent effort to ”keep the media’s
attention on the city and to widen the scope of the incident to
focus on interrelated causes — not just the overpolicing and
racial discrimination narratives that were highlighted by the
news media in August,” liberal billionaire George Soros donated
$33million to social justice organizations which helped turn
events in Ferguson from a local protest into a national
flashpoint.
Connecticut becomes first state to require that “every time
police fire a Taser, they’ll have to file a ‘use of force
report.'”
Liberty Crier - The reform is the first of its kind in the
nation, and it works like this: every time police fire a Taser,
they’ll have to file a “use of force report.” “It’s a very
thorough report,” said David McGuire with the ACLU of
Connecticut. “It goes through the person’s race, their age,
their height, their weight; how the Taser was used; what mode it
was used in; how many times it was fired; whether the person had
an injury; whether medical assistance was provided.”
VIDEO: Prison State America: Inmates becoming corporate slaves
in for-profit facilities
Ben Swann on RT - For-profit prisons have created a
“neo-slavery” in the US, according to award-winning journalist
Chris Hedges. Inmates work eight hours per day for major
corporations such as Chevron, Motorola, Nordstrom’s and Target,
yet only have the possibility of making up $1.25 an hour. In
addition, companies that provide services like phone calls
overcharge prisoners on even the most basic services, making
hundreds of millions in profits annually. RT’s Ben Swann speaks
to Hedges, who explains how this shadowy system came into
existence.
* Related:
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Pictures: 7 Infographics
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Complex
Ricky Riley - Here are some of the biggest corporations to use
such practices, but there are hundreds more...
Obama to call for new tax increases in State of the Union
address
Fox News - President Obama plans to call for billions in tax
increases on top earners – including a hike in investment tax
rates — in order to fund new tax credits and other measures the
White House claims will help the middle class. The president’s
proposals, which also include eliminating a tax break on
inheritances, are likely to be cheered by the Democratic Party’s
liberal base when they are announced Tuesday night in his State
of the Union address. However, the tax increases are all but
certain to be non-starters with the new Republican majority on
Capitol Hill.
"De-Dollarization" Deepens: Russia Buys Most Gold In Six Months,
Continues Selling US Treasuries
Zero Hedge - The rumors of Russia selling its gold reserves, it
is now clear, were greatly exaggerated as not only did Putin not
sell, Russian gold reserves rose by their largest amount in six
months in December to just over $46 billion (near the highest
since April 2013)… On the other hand, there is another trend
that continues for the Russians - that of reducing their
exposure to US Treasury debt. For the 20th month in a row,
Russia's holdings of US Treasury debt fell year-over-year -
selling into the strength.
Remember Facta? Now meet the IRS database to manage everyone’s
bank accounts
Secrets of the Fed - Jan. 13, the next phase of FACTA came
online as the IRS announced the initiation of a database to
monitor in real time customer accounts of sovereign and foreign
banks. Known as the International Data Exchange Service, this
colossal repository will now treat anyone with a bank account as
a suspect and person of interest, and assume guilt no matter if
any financial crime or evidence of tax evasion has occurred.
27 Facts That Show How The Middle Class Has Fared Under 6 Years
Of Barack Obama
Economic Collapse - During his State of the Union speech on
Tuesday evening, Barack Obama is going to promise to make life
better for middle class families. Of course he has also promised
to do this during all of his other State of the Union addresses,
but apparently he still believes that there are people out there
that are buying what he is selling.
Majority of U.S. public school students are in poverty
Washington Post - The Southern Education Foundation reports that
51 percent of students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in
the 2012-2013 school year were eligible for the federal program
that provides free and reduced-price lunches. The lunch program
is a rough proxy for poverty, but the explosion in the number of
needy children in the nation’s public classrooms is a recent
phenomenon that has been gaining attention among educators,
public officials and researchers.
What’s to Blame for Our Dying Planet?
Activist Post - [...] according to a news release from UC Davis Health
System, “Lung doctors expect respiratory diseases will worsen with
global climate change.” However, medical doctors, others who ought to be
concerned, and the U.S. CDC/FDA seemingly aren’t doing anything to stop
the aerial spraying that now saturates U.S. skies, but also encircles
the globe! Why? However, as of January 21, 2015, a new chemtrail
‘recipe’ that’s part of the U.S. Air Force’s Project Indigo Skyfold,
supposedly includes radioactive materials, which should make chemtrails
invisible! What will PIS do to human lungs, eyes, and health in general?
BP avoids maximum punishment, faces $13.7bn fine over Gulf oil spill
RT - UK oil giant BP faces a maximum $13.7 billion in penalties from the
Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010, which many claim to
be the worst environmental disaster in US history. The fine is much less
than the $18 billion feared.
EPA’s Ban On Wood Burning Stoves Just Days From Taking Effect
Off the Grid News - The Environmental Protection Agency is set to
finalize a set of regulations in February that critics say will
effectively ban production of 80 percent of the wood- and pellet-burning
stoves in America.
First wood-burning ban hearing draws angry crowd in Tooele County
Desert News - The first of seven public hearings to measure the appetite
for a seasonal, residential wood-burning ban was attended by close to
200 people in Tooele County clearly fired up over any effort by the
state to "regulate" their lives.
Snowden documents show that the intelligence agency is arming
America for future digital wars
Spiegel International - According to top secret documents from
the archive of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seen exclusively
by SPIEGEL, they are planning for wars of the future in which
the Internet will play a critical role, with the aim of being
able to use the net to paralyze computer networks and, by doing
so, potentially all the infrastructure they control, including
power and water supplies, factories, airports or the flow of
money.
Magnesium: An Invisible Deficiency That Could Be Harming Your
Health
Dr. Mercola - Magnesium is a mineral used by every organ in your
body, especially your heart, muscles, and kidneys.1 If you
suffer from unexplained fatigue or weakness, abnormal heart
rhythms or even muscle spasms and eye twitches, low levels of
magnesium could be to blame.
Fructose causes reproductive problems, earlier death, study
shows
(NaturalNews) When fructose is discussed, it's usually not just
about normal natural sugars in fruits like apples, pears and
watermelons. It's usually about high-fructose corns syrup (HFCS).
Vitamin C - Fruits and Vegetables with the highest
concentrations (recipe)
NaturalNews) We've all had it drilled into us: citrus fruits are
the source for vitamin C. But citrus fruits aren't the only
source. They aren't even the best source! The amount of vitamin
C in one serving of papaya, strawberries, pineapple, bell
pepper, broccoli, or Brussels sprouts exceeds the amount of
vitamin C in a medium orange.
88-year-old doctor treats the poor out of his Toyota Camry.
Mississippi wants to punish him for it
Washington Post - For the last two years, [Dr.] Landrum has been
working without an office, but he’s happy to meet his patients
wherever they are. Sometimes, the meetings occur in a home;
sometimes they take place in a parking lot. Other patients meet
the doctor on the side of a quiet country road — or inside his
2007 Toyota Camry. The location doesn’t matter because Landrum,
a World War II veteran who has been in private practice for more
than 55 years, believes it’s his duty to help anyone who calls
on him.
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FDA Attacks Man for Selling Supplement that has Healed Tens of
Thousands - Facing 37 Years in Prison
Health Impact News - For almost 5 years, the FDA has been
attacking Daniel Smith of Spokane Washington for selling a
mineral supplement that purifies water and has been used in
places like Africa by the Red Cross to prevent Malaria. The
product is called MMS (Miracle Mineral Solution), and the active
ingredient is sodium chlorite, a common mineral that is even
used in some municipalities in the U.S. to purify water instead
of chlorine.
Arkansas Takes Away 7 Homeschool Children because Father had
Unapproved Mineral Supplement
Health Impact News - Relatives of the Stanley family in Garland
County Arkansas have reached out to MedicalKidnap.com to notify
the public that the 7 homeschool children of Hal and Michelle
Stanley were removed during the night by DHS and fully armed
sheriffs this past week, simply because they reportedly found a
supplement in the home that was not approved by the FDA.
How Heavy Metals Are Promoting Aging
April McCarthy - It's been known for decades that some metals,
including iron, accumulate in human tissues during aging and
that toxic levels of iron have been linked to neurologic
diseases, such as Parkinson's. The fact is that all metals are
toxic and the aging and diseases processes run wild without
special transport and handling mechanisms to keep them from
harming us. This applies just as much as essential minerals,
like iron, zinc and chromium, as it does to non-essential metals
and metalloids, like cadmium and arsenical compounds.
4 Tips for Making the Ultimate Healthy Salad
Natural Society - Whether they’re made at home or bought from a
salad bar, raw vegetable salads are a big favorite of
health-conscious people looking for maximum nutrition. But all
raw salads are not created equal. What you choose to include can
make the difference between a nutritional powerhouse and a salad
that’s just ordinary.
Coconut-Rich Snack Recipe Roundup
Health Impact News - Snacks get a bad rap. Eating a little
something between meals to tide you over to the next has been
practiced for generations. Filling the time and hunger gaps when
food took time to prepare was a way to not only buy the cook
some time but also fill in when family members labored in the
field or away from the kitchen where food was handy.
A Veterinarian Takes a Stand Against a Common Pet Food Supplement
Susan Thixton - Michigan veterinarian speaks out against copper sulfate
– a commonly used pet food supplement. When his own dog got sick and
ultimately died, he connected the dots back to copper sulfate. Dr.
Phillip VanVranken’s dog was diagnosed with liver disease. A biopsy
showed the dogs liver contained more than 2,000 parts per million of
copper. “It should have been under 300,” he said. “Actually, it should
have been between 50 and 60.” It was too late for Dr. Phillip’s dog, but
this brave veterinarian is not letting this dangerous pet food
supplement quietly go unnoticed.
Friday
- January 16, 2015 - Today in History:
1809 - The British defeated the French at the Battle of Corunna, in the
Peninsular War.
1883 - The United States Civil Service Commission was established as the
Pendleton Act went into effect.
1900 - The U.S. Senate consented to the Anglo-German treaty of 1899, by
which the U.K. renounced rights to the Samoan islands.
1919 - The 18th
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited the sale or
transportation of alcoholic beverages, was ratified. It was later
repealed by the 21st Amendment.
1920 - Prohibition went into effect in the U.S.
1944 - General Dwight D. Eisenhower took command of the Allied invasion
force in London...
1991 - The White House announced the start of Operation Desert Storm.
The operation was designed to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.
1992 - Officials of the government of El Salvador and rebel leaders
signed a pact in Mexico City ending 12 years of civil war. At least
75,000 people were killed during the fighting.
1998 - It was announced that Texas would receive $15.3 billion in a
tobacco industry settlement. The payouts were planned to take place over
25 years.
1998 - Three federal judges secretly granted Kenneth Starr authority to
probe whether U.S. President Clinton or Vernon Jordan urged Monica
Lewinsky to lie about her relationship with Clinton.
2002 - U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft announced that John Walker
Lindh would be brought to the United States to face trial. He was
charged in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, VA, with conspiracy to
kill U.S. citizens, providing support to terrorist organizations, and
engaging in prohibited transactions with the Taliban of Afghanistan.
2002 - The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted sanctions against
Osama bin Laden, his terror network and the remnants of the Taliban. The
sanctions required that all nations impose arms embargoes and freeze
their finances.
2007 - Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., launched his successful bid for the
White House.
Let Jews carry guns for self-protection, leading rabbi urges EU
RT - The biggest Jewish association in the EU has called on lawmakers in
Brussels to let Jewish people carry guns “for the essential protection
of their communities” in the aftermath of Paris shootings.
Germany arrests suspected ISIS fighter amid investigation into wider
group
RT - Authorities in Lower Saxony have confirmed the arrest of a
suspected jihadist militant. According to reports, the suspect could be
part of a wider cell of Islamic State sympathizers allegedly planning
attacks in Germany.
Gunman armed with Kalashnikov takes hostages at post office near Paris
RT - Several people have been taken hostage by an unknown gunman at a
post office in Colombes, a northwest suburb of Paris, French media
reported.
Saudi Arabia Building 600-Mile-Long Wall Along Iraqi Border
Sputnik - The Saudi Kingdom hopes a planned 600-mile-long wall
separating it from Iraq will protect it from ongoing turmoil triggered
by the Islamic State’s advance in the region. “Like the Great Wall of
China, built in 220-206 BC, Saudi Arabia’s wall is meant to contain
foreign invaders, and a similar, if less costly, barrier in under
construction along Saudi Arabia’s 1,000-mile southern border with
Yemen,” United Press International reported.
EU Parliament wants to keep Russia sanctions, set ‘benchmarks’ for
lifting them
RT - The EU Parliament has called for keeping sanctions against Russia
in place, urging the EU to set certain “benchmarks” for lifting them,
even as top European officials – including the EU's foreign policy chief
– seek to restore cooperation with Moscow.
‘Least visited crash site in the world’: More blame than answers 6 mo
after MH17 tragedy
RT - Almost half a year since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot
down above war-torn eastern Ukraine, speculations in international media
are only adding fuel to the blame game. RT's documentary team traveled
to Australia and Europe to get some answers.
Another Turkish Shocker: "Netanyahu And The French Terrorists Are The
Same", PM Says
Zero Hedge - Just two day after the Turkish President Erdogan's stunning
outburst that "the culprits are clear: French citizens undertook this
massacre and Muslims were blamed for it," and blamed Mossad for
masterminding it, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday
accused his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu of committing "crimes
against humanity" comparable to those of the Islamist gunmen behind the
Paris attacks that left 17 dead.
EU anti-terror alert: 2 suspects killed, 1 captured in Belgium raid
RT - Belgian police have killed two suspects and arrested a third in a
raid on a terror cell in Verviers. They were allegedly planning a
serious and “imminent” attack. The anti-terror operation is ongoing as
Europe is on high alert following attacks in France.
A PATRIOT ACT in Europe? “France just passed new regulations in
November, now more will be necessary”
Mac Slavo - Jillian York, of the Electronic Frontier Foundation,
commented: “Nearly every major terrorist attack in the past couple of
decades has been followed by new legislation of some kind. France just
pushed through new anti-terror regulations in November, and the [prime
minister] is already saying that more will be necessary. Where does it
stop? These politicians haven’t demonstrated the need for more
surveillance, yet it’s always their go-to ‘solution.’”
US increases Ukraine support to $2bn
RT - The US Treasury has pledged an additional $1 billion in loan
guarantee to Kiev bringing its total support to $2 billion, on condition
Ukraine sticks to its reform agenda. The move follows the EU’s offer of
another $2.1 billion to Kiev last week. The US first extended a helping
hand to Ukraine in May 2014, when it authorized $1 billion in loan
guarantees, as well as $340 million in loan assistance. This money is
due to arrive in the first sixth months of 2015. The new guarantee of $1
billion will be dispersed by the end of the year.
Gazans freeze amid rubble as post-war reconstruction stalls, int’l aid
runs out
RT - Many thousands of Gazans face a freezing winter living in tents
pitched amid the rubble of their ruined homes – as the UN is urging half
a billion dollars in emergency aid for shelter to the war-battered
region. More than four months after the 50-day summer war with Israel,
17,000 Gazans still remain displaced, having to live in temporary
shelters. A total of 120,000 homes are estimated to have been destroyed
in the Israeli air strikes that claimed 2,000 Palestinian lives.
UN calls on Israel to ‘immediately’ resume tax revenue transfer to
Palestinians
RT - The United Nations has called on Israel to resume the transfer of
tax revenue to the Palestinian Authority, which it withheld in
retaliation following Palestinian efforts to join the International
Criminal Court (ICC).
U.S. Bombing in Syria Kills Dozens Imprisoned by ISIS for Violating
Sharia Law
AllGov - Reports revealed a death toll ranging between 55 and 61
civilian prisoners inside the building that was demolished by American
missiles. Between 13 and 25 ISIS guards also died in the attack. If
those numbers are accurate, it would represent the worst case of
civilian deaths caused by the U.S. bombing of Syria. Many of the
prisoners were jailed for minor infractions of Islamic Law, “such as
smoking, wearing jeans or appearing too late for the afternoon prayer."
The Greek Bank Runs Have Begun: Two Greek Banks Request Emergency
Liquidity Assistance
Zero Hedge - "In a move described as the "last stand for Greek banks",
the embattled country's central bank activated Emergency Liquidity
Assistance (ELA) for the first time on Wednesday night."
What In The World Just Happened In Switzerland?
Economic Collapse - Central banks lie. That is what they do. Not too
long ago, the Swiss National Bank promised that it would defend the
euro/Swiss franc currency peg with the “utmost determination”. But on
Thursday, the central bank shocked the financial world by abruptly
abandoning it.
World’s Largest Oil Service Company Cuts 9,000 Jobs on Low Oil Prices
Sputnik News - Representative from the Schlumberger oil service company
said it is to cut 9,000 jobs in response to lower oil prices and a
reduction in anticipated exploration and production by oil companies.
Huge radiation spike detected at Fukushima plant
ENENews - Multiple records set near workers trying to stop nuclear waste
flowing into ocean — Cesium up 7,500% this week
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Former Marine and Guantanamo Guard Claims the CIA Murdered
Detainees
Daily Sheeple - He was on duty at Camp Delta on June 9,2006 and
saw a high-security vehicle arrive three times. On each
occasion, it left containing a prisoner, turning left onto a
road that lead to only two places, the beach or the CIA holding
center.
From Neighborhood Cops to Robocops: The Changing Face of
American Police
The Rutherford Institute - If 2014 was the year of militarized
police, armored tanks, and stop-and-frisk searches, 2015 may
well be the year of technologized police, surveillance blimps
and scan-and-frisk searches. Just as we witnessed neighborhood
cops being transformed into soldier cops, we’re about to see
them shapeshift once again, this time into robocops, complete
with robotic exoskeletons, super-vision contact lenses,
computer-linked visors, and mind-reading helmets.
A new bill could mark the beginning of the end of the Common
Core
Washington Post - Only a handful of states have refused to adopt
the Core or have abandoned it, despite widespread frustration
with the standards among conservatives and educators. That could
change with legislation released Tuesday by Sen. Lamar Alexander
(R-Tenn.), the new chairman of the Senate's education committee.
In a rebuke to the administration, Alexander's bill implies that
Obama's Education Department has overstepped its authority and
gives states more freedom to choose their own academic
standards, among other things.
CIA leak trial: 90+ people reportedly knew of
secret mission against Iran
RT - More than 90 people in the government knew about a covert
CIA mission aimed at slowing down Iran’s nuclear program, an
agency manager said in a federal court. The plan was eventually
leaked to the media. The manager’s testimony was delivered on
Thursday, according to the Associated Press, in a trial that
centers on government allegations that former CIA case officer
Jeffrey Sterling, 47, was responsible for delivering information
about the covert mission to the press.
Surprise! CIA investigates itself and finds it did nothing wrong
by spying on the Senate
Poor Richard's News - The CIA investigated the CIA and
determined that the CIA did nothing wrong. Got it? Now, stop
asking questions… from Washington Post: An internal CIA panel
concluded in a report released Wednesday that agency employees
should not be punished for their roles in secretly searching
computers used by Senate investigators, a move that was
denounced by lawmakers last year as an assault on congressional
oversight and a potential breach of the Constitution....
What Are the Odds? Guy Caught Plotting Violent Jihad Against
Capitol as Republicans Holding Out on DHS Funding Bill
Daily Sheeple - Right on time like clockwork the FBI has stopped
a violent jihad plan to blow up the Capitol building and kill
members of Congress while the Republicans are holding out on
funding Homeland Security because of Obama’s executive amnesty…
Superb timing, no?
McConnell: Senate Will 'Try to Pass' House Immigration Bill
National Journal - After hearing a week's worth of complaints
from his conservative members, Senate Majority Leader Mitch
McConnell said Thursday that the Senate will attempt to approve
a House-passed bill that guts President Obama's executive
actions on immigration.
SC Representative Proposes High School Second Amendment
Curriculum
Breitbart - South Carolina state Representative Alan Clemmons
(R-107) is proposing the "Second Amendment Act of 2015," an act
which would create a three-week course on the Second Amendment
for high school students and would designate December 15 as
"Second Amendment Awareness Day."
Arizona passes law requiring students to pass civics test
(AP) - Arizona on Thursday became the first state in the nation
to pass a law requiring high school students to pass a civics
exam before graduation. The swift action by the Arizona
Legislature comes as states around the country take up similar
measures. The proposal requires high school students to
correctly answer 60 of 100 questions on the civics portion of
the U.S. citizenship test.
Maryland Family Dealing With Child Protective Services After
Children Walk Home
Breitbart - A Maryland family faces a date with Montgomery
County Child Protective Services next week, after the parents
allowed their children to attempt to walk home from a park, one
mile away. Danielle and Alexander Meitiv say they believe in
“free-range parenting,” and encourage their children, a
10-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl, to be independent. On Dec.
20, they sent the children home on their own. “We wouldn’t have
let them do it if we didn’t think they were ready for it,” their
mother says.
Can The Fuse To Economic Collapse Be Much Longer?
The Daily Coin - Listen very, very carefully to the first two minutes of
this video. This is from one of the top tier presstitute media. Ken is
only allowed to say what his masters allow him to say. Don’t believe me?
Read this,
then watch this video. How much more gold has left for China to fill
those “2,000 metric ton vaults being built all over China” since this
was recorded? What actions have you taken to protect your family? If you
haven’t started, think about what is actually happening.
Bank Of America Misses
Revenue By $2 Billion As Trading Revenue Collapses; Fires Thousands
Zero Hedge - Following disappointing results from JPM and Wells Fargo
yesterday, it was Bank of America's turn to "surprise" investors with
its disclosure just how bad its quarter was. And with the bank reporting
a 50% collapse in its sales and trading from Q3, down $600 million from
a year ago to just $1.7 billion in Q4, it should come as no surprise
that the bank just reported Net Income, before the usual spate of
amusing addbacks, of $0.25 well below the $0.31 expected.
White House says net neutrality legislation not needed
(Reuters) - The White House on Thursday said legislation was not
necessary to settle so-called "net neutrality" rules because the
Federal Communications Commission had the authority to write
them. Republicans in Congress are trying to drum up support for
a bill that would counter the FCC's upcoming new rules. The
Obama administration's comments, while not entirely rebuffing
the legislative effort, could make some Democrats wary of
joining it.
Verizon Zombie Cookie: The Tracking Cookie That You Can’t Kill
ProPublica - An online advertising clearinghouse relied on by
Google, Yahoo and Facebook is using controversial cookies that
come back from the dead to track the web surfing of Verizon
customers. The company, called Turn, is taking advantage of a
hidden undeletable number that Verizon uses to monitor
customers’ habits on their smartphones and tablets. Turn uses
the Verizon number to respawn tracking cookies that users have
deleted.
Advertisers, Feds Want Data Automakers Collect From High-Tech
Cars
Kit Daniels - Advertisers, tech companies and the government
want the data automakers collect from their customer’s cars.
very BMW rolling off the assembly line, for example, collects
data on location, speed, acceleration and even the weight of the
passengers in the car, and the data is so comprehensive, it
could tell advertisers when a car carrying a child is passing by
a McDonald’s and it could also tell the government when a driver
is speeding.
Medical alert: Oral contraceptives cause cancer
(NaturalHealth365) Did you know that oral contraceptives were
classified as carcinogenic? I knew there were many side effects
from the birth control pill, but when I discovered that they
were classified as a “group 1 carcinogen”, I was shocked.
According to the World Health Organization, oral contraceptives
fall into the group one carcinogen category, which means a
‘known and probable’ cancer-causing agent to human beings.
Examples of group one carcinogens are tobacco, asbestos,
plutonium, diesel exhaust and “the pill”.
Birch Essential Oil for Arthritis, Muscle and Joint Pain
Natural Blaze - Not only is Birch effective against common,
everyday aches and pains, but it is superior if not outstanding
in providing relief from arthritis joint pain and those deep,
spasmodic cramps that only seem to visit in the dead of
night.... What makes it special is that 100% pure Birch
essential oil contains both salicylic acid and methyl salicylate.
Both have a cortisone-like quality that reduces discomfort in
the muscles, bones, and joints; and, in addition, are recognized
as germicides and bactericides in the world of medicine.
EFT is an Effective Tool for Anxiety
Dr. Mercola - Energy psychology techniques, such as the
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), can be very effective for
reducing anxiety by correcting the bioelectrical
short-circuiting that causes your body’s reactions—without
adverse effects. You can think of EFT as a tool for
“reprogramming” your circuitry, and it works on both real and
imagined stressors. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure,
based on the same energy meridians used in traditional
acupuncture for more than 5,000 years to treat physical and
emotional ailments, but without the invasiveness of needles.
CDC Admits New Flu Shot Protects Less Than 1 in 4
Adan Salazar - As flu season kicks into high gear, the US’
foremost health authority, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, is coming clean about the current flu vaccine’s lack
of efficacy. A recent study released by the CDC regarding
seasonal influenza vaccine effectiveness found the chemical
cocktail concocted to battle this year’s strain to be only 23
percent effective; in other words it will protect less than 1 in
4 people.
Blueberry Powder Outperforming Pharmaceuticals In Reducing Blood
Pressure
Mae Chan - Blueberries have been championed for their high
antioxidant potential and anti-inflammatory properties. They are
recognized as a good source of flavonoids, especially
anthocyanins, which have strong antioxidative activity, some of
which have antioxidant activity shown in laboratory studies. New
research shows they can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood
pressure and potentially better than pharmaceuticals.
Supercharge Your Workout with Beet Juice
Green Med Info - How would you like to be able to work out
longer and use less effort to get the same benefits? Oh, and
without resorting to Lance Armstrong's strategies? It's
possible, according to research finding that juicing beets can
enhance the performance of elite athletes. But even for those
not planning to race in the Tour de France, researchers suggest
that beet juice could also help the elderly or people with heart
or lung-conditions enjoy more active lives.
This Is What Happens When You Massage This Point On The Ear
Natural Blaze - The ancient Chinese referred to this point as
Shen Men or “The Gate of Heaven.” Shen Men is a anti-stress
point that decreases stress, boosts energy flow, and strengthens
the overall health of the body. This acupressure point also
reduces inflammation and can relieve pain in almost every part
of the body. Massaging the Shen Men point will relieve stress
and is located in the centre of the upper third of the ear.
4 Of The Most Common Coughs And The Plants That Treat Them
John Summerly - As air quality levels continue to degrade
between environmental pollution, chemical pollution and
geoengineering--lung disease, infections and illness continue to
rise. Herbal remedies not only boost lung health, but they can
heal infections which cause the most common coughs.
What Homeless Cats Need Most from You, Especially Now
Dr. Becker - Just because feral cats may scamper when you
approach them doesn't mean they don't need or want your help and
protection, especially when temperatures take a nose dive. Doing
these two things will go a long way to help make life better for
homeless cats.
Thursday
- January 15, 2015 - Today in History:
1777 - The people of New Connecticut (now the state of Vermont) declared
their independence.
1844 - The University of Notre Dame received its charter from the state
of Indiana.
1863 - "The Boston Morning Journal" became the first paper in the U.S.
to be published on wood pulp paper.
1906 - Willie Hoppe won the billiard championship of the world in Paris,
France.
1913 - The first telephone line between Berlin and New York was
inaugurated.
1943 - The Pentagon was dedicated as the world's largest office building
just outside Washington, DC, in Arlington, VA. The structure covers 34
acres of land and has 17 miles of corridors.
1953 - Harry S Truman became the first U.S. President to use radio and
television to give his farewell as he left office.
1955 - The first solar-heated, radiation-cooled house was built by
Raymond Bliss in Tucson, AZ.
1973 - U.S. President Nixon announced the suspension of all U.S.
offensive action in North Vietnam. He cited progress in peace
negotiations as the reason.
1986 - President Reagan signed legislation making Martin Luther King,
Jr.'s birthday a national holiday to be celebrated on the third Monday
of January.
2004 - The NASA Spirit rover rolled onto the surface of Mars.
2005 - A military court sentenced Army Specialist Charles Graner Jr. to
10 years for physically and sexually mistreating Iraqis at Abu Ghraib
prison.
2009 - US Airways Capt Chelsey Sullenberger guided a jetliner disabled
by a bird strike just after takeoff from New York's LaGuardia Airport to
a safe landing in the Hudson River. All 155 people aboard survived.
15 Signs The Charlie Hebdo Attack Was A False Flag
Brandon Turbeville - In the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo massacre and
as more and more information comes to light surrounding the details of
the attacks as well as the connections between the perpetrators, groups,
and NATO-based intelligence agencies, the suggestion that the attacks
were, in reality, of the false flag nature, is being proven more and
more valid by the hour.
Paris attacks brought European countries to account over policies –
Assad
RT - Western states’ policies were responsible for the attacks by Paris
gunmen last week, Syrian President Bashar Assad told a Czech newspaper,
adding that countries should share intelligence concerning terrorism.
France is sending a nuclear aircraft carrier to the Middle East in the
wake of a terror wave in Paris
Press TV - In a Wednesday speech onboard the warship off France’s
southern coast, Hollande said that the situation in the French capital
"justifies the presence of our aircraft carrier." He made the remarks
among French military members aboard the Charles de Gaulle aircraft
carrier, bound for the Middle East to join the US-led coalition forces
allegedly fighting against the ISIL Takfiri militants.
Russia Just Pulled Itself Out Of The Petrodollar
Zero Hedge - As Bloomberg reports Russia "may unseal its $88 billion
Reserve Fund and convert some of its foreign-currency holdings into
rubles, the latest government effort to prop up an economy veering into
its worst slump since 2009." "Together with the central bank, we are
selling a part of our foreign-currency reserves,” Finance Minister Anton
Siluanov said in Moscow today. “We’ll get rubles and place them in
deposits for banks, giving liquidity to the economy."
Russia Cuts Off Ukraine Gas Supply To 6 European Countries
Zero Hedge - Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian state energy giant
Gazprom to cut supplies to and through Ukraine amid accusations,
according to The Daily Mail, that its neighbor has been siphoning off
and stealing Russian gas. Due to these "transit risks for European
consumers in the territory of Ukraine," Gazprom cut gas exports to
Europe by 60%, plunging the continent into an energy crisis "within
hours." Perhaps explaining the explosion higher in NatGas prices (and
oil) today, gas companies in Ukraine confirmed that Russia had cut off
supply; and six countries reported a complete shut-off of Russian gas.
Gazprom announces final nail in the South Stream coffin
RT - Europe will have to get gas via Turkey or Ukraine, there will be no
direct transcontinental pipeline to Europe, Gazprom has confirmed. It is
disappointing news for Bulgaria, which was hoping to get gas directly
from Russia, and not via Ukraine.
U.S. Vows to Cut North Korea From Int’l Financial System
Korea Times - The United States will identify and impose sanctions on
financial institutions doing business with North Korea so as to cut the
communist nation off from the international financial system, a senior
U.S. sanctions official said Tuesday.
EU to pick which GMO it grows after new bill passed overwhelmingly
RT - EU member states will now be able to decide for themselves whether
to produce GM crops, according to a new law, which is already stoking
controversy. They can now ban even the cultivation of crops approved by
the European Food Safety Authority.
Ebola Death Toll Reaches 8,429: WHO
Sputnik News - According to the latest Ebola Situation report, published
by the World Health Organization (WHO), the current Ebola outbreak has
already claimed the lives of 8,429 people. Since the outbreak began in
Guinea in late 2013, WHO estimates that the Ebola virus has been
confirmed or suspected in a total of 21,296 cases.
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Father of Man Arrested in Alleged ISIS Plot Says His Son Didn’t
Have Money to Buy Weapons
Infowars - John Cornell said his son Christopher, who lived at
home with his parents, did not have $1,900 to spend on two M-15
semi-automatic rifles and 600 rounds of ammunition. “I think
Chris was coerced into a lot of this,” the elder Cornell said.
“He very seldom left the house,” he said, adding that his son
didn’t own a car. “There’s no way he could have carried out any
kind of terrorist plot.”
CIA on Trial in Virginia for Planting Nuke Evidence in Iran
david swanson - Since Tuesday and continuing for the coming
three weeks, an amazing trial is happening in U.S. District
Court at 401 Courthouse Square in Alexandria, Va. The trial is
open to the public, and among the upcoming witnesses is
Condoleezza Rice, but -- unlike the Chelsea Manning trial --
most of the seats at this somewhat similar event are empty.
Houston police officers behind ticket-rigging scheme that caused
allowed to quit or retire before they get fired
Blacklisted News - Chief McClelland put the three officers on
desk duty in August. A fourth officer, Rudolph Farias, committed
suicide when the scandal broke.... The alleged motivation for
the ticket rigging scheme was to appear in court more often to
collect more overtime. In September, the City Attorney's office
dismissed more than 6,000 speeding tickets written by the
officers.
Ohio Man Tells FBI Informant He Wanted to Launch Attack on U.S.
Capitol
Kurt Nimmo - Christopher Lee Cornell, a 20-year old man from
Green Township, Ohio, was arrested Wednesday after he told an
FBI informant he wanted to target U.S. lawmakers. Lee, who also
went by the name Raheel Mahrus Ubaydah on Twitter, claimed he
was an active member of the Islamic State, according to the
federal government. In October, the FBI arranged for an
informant to contact Lee in Cincinnati and discuss plans for the
attacks, said FBI Special Agent T.A. Staderman.
US Cuts Airport Security Budget Despite Anti-Terror Screening
Enhancements
Sputnik News - The US House of Representatives passed a budget
that would reduce the number of airport screeners, Congressman
John Carter said on Wednesday, just days after the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) issued orders to escalate random
searches at airports in response to the Paris attacks.
Police Are Illegally Arresting Thousands of People For Not
Repaying Payday Loans
Blacklisted News - Payday businesses unlawfully file over 1,500
criminal complaints against those who have borrowed from them,
and police are complicit in these false reports and arrests.
Texas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization that describes itself
as “helping vulnerable Texans for the past 19 years” says that
they have documented so many abuses by payday lenders and cops
that they had no choice but to recently file a complaint with
state and federal regulators of the payday loan industry.
DHS run police departments are using ‘ShotSpotter’ to spy on
public conversations
Mass PrivateI - In one of Camden’s roughest neighborhoods the
police don’t want to talk about specific locations, but the
Shotspotter microphones are hidden in buildings and on roof tops
throughout the streets. The technology costs between $60,000 and
$100,000 a year per square mile. A MuckRock FOIA request
revealed police departments are using USAI grants otherwise
known as DHS grants across the country.
Police In Riot Gear Use Tear Gas, Pepper Spray On Crowds On Ohio
State Campus
(CBS Cleveland/AP) - Fans took to the streets after Ohio State’s
football championship early Tuesday, yelling and screaming in
delight, setting nearly 90 fires and in the case of a few,
tearing down an Ohio Stadium goal post. Police made a handful of
arrests after using tear gas and pepper spray to disperse crowds
of Ohio Statestudents and other fans following the Buckeyes’
win.
NYPD Chokehold Review Finds Weak Punishment for Offending
Officers
Daily Sheeple - The new NYPD inspector general reviewed 10 cases
from 2009 to 2014 in which officers used a chokehold – a banned
tactic. In six of those cases in which the Civilian Complaint
Review Board (CCRB) recommended a substantive penalty – such as
suspension or termination – then-Commissioner Ray Kelly balked,
opting for the officers to simply review the rules.
Teen In Police Custody Credited with Saving Cop’s Life
Adan Salazar - A Florida teen charged with violating probation
ended up saving the life of his booking officer in an unusual,
but heroic rescue attempt. Police in Fort Lauderdale are
heralding teenager Jamal Rutledge as a hero for not letting
Officer Franklin Foulks die, after he collapsed on the floor
suffering from an apparent heart attack.
Rand Paul hires campaign manager for 2016
CBS News - This is Paul's second senior-level hire this week.
Paul hired Republican strategist Chris LaCivita as a senior
adviser, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. LaCivita, the
Journal notes, has worked with both GOP establishment and tea
party candidates and can help Paul navigate between the two
interests.
US military suicide rate stable high for 5 years
RT - The number of suicides in the US military has remained
constant after reaching record levels in 2009. In 2014 there
were 288 suicides among active-duty personnel, less than 1
percent up from the 286 in 2013, preliminary Pentagon data
shows.
IRS cuts taxpayer services as filing returns gets harder
(AP) - The IRS is cutting taxpayer services to historically low levels
just as President Barack Obama's health law will make filing a federal
tax return more complicated for millions of families. Got a question for
IRS? Good luck reaching someone by phone. The tax agency says only half
of the 100 million people expected to call this year will be able to
reach a person.
This Is Exactly How Markets Behave Right Before They Crash
Economic Collapse - When the stock market starts to behave like a roller
coaster, that is a sign that a major move to the downside is right
around the corner. As I have stated repeatedly, when the market is very
calm it tends to go up. But when the waters start getting really choppy,
that is a clear indication that stocks are about to plummet.
Gallup CEO Blasts US Leadership "The Economy Is Not Coming Back"
Zero Hedge - The U.S. now ranks not first, not second, not third, but
12th among developed nations in terms of business startup activity as
Gallup CEO Jim Clifton rages, for the first time in 35 years, American
business deaths now outnumber business births. Clifton explains, needs
the stock market to boom, even if that boom is fueled by illusion. So
both tell us, "The economy is coming back." Let's get one thing clear,
he exclaims, "this economy is never truly coming back unless we reverse
the birth and death trends of American businesses."
The US Economy Is So Bad... Even Lottery Sales Are Collapsing
Zero Hedge - For what appears to be the first time on record, Powerball
Lottery Sales declined year-over-year. As the following slides show,
lottery sales declined 19% in FY14 vs FY13 and even more stunningly
reflective of a nation whose disposable income (and hope) is in such
short supply, sales in the first half of FY15 are down 40% from the
first of FY14. As LaFleurs concludes, this will make it very challenging
for most Lotteries to manage their budgets...
The New CISPA Bill Is Literally Exactly the Same as the Last One
GIZMODO - When word broke last week that the Cyber Intelligence
Sharing and Protection Act, the twice-defeated bill known as
CISPA, was being re-revived by Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.),
it wasn't clear if the zombie legislation would be updated to
address the myriad concerns with previous versions. We combed
through the full text of the bill and, nope, it's exactly the
same, word for word for overly broad data-scooping
power-granting word.
VIDEO: Hacker Raided by Secret Service Now Makes Microsoft Spy
Tools
Joe Biggs - A hacker once raided by the Secret Service is now
making devices that will record what you type on Microsoft
keyboards. The police state we live in is growing faster and we
need to wake up to this and not be blinded by these tools that
seem so neat and trendy.
* Related:
USB wall charger secretly logs keystrokes...
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How to can dry foods using your oven
(NaturalNews) Most people are aware of the common way of storing
foods: placing edibles in sealed containers, then putting them
aside for long-term preservation. Other storage methods also
exist such as purchasing food-grade containers and lining them
with Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers prior to filling them with
several pounds of dried goods. But what about using the oven to
can dry foods?
Susan G. Komen claims organic food is unsafe while pushing KFC chicken
buckets and alcohol on women
(NaturalNews) On its website, Komen claims that consumption of organic
food is "a controversial issue," as if clean food is some novel concept
that only recently emerged as a hippie fad. The group warns that women
shouldn't necessarily opt for organic food over conventional because
"research is lacking in this area."
10 reasons to ditch the diet soda and artificially sweetened gum
(NaturalNews) First of all, artificial sweeteners are linked to
diabetes, so let's not even go there. According to a new study, reaching
for "fake" sugars means trading calories for type 2 diabetes -- no
thanks! A better choice would be to eat organic honey and exercise, but
doctors don't tell you that.
How Eating Certain Beans Cuts the Risk of These 5 Cancers
Natural Society - If you are worrying about cancer, including beans in
meal planning could go a long way to ease your mind. Research has shown
that beans and other legumes work in many ways to stop cancer while
providing plenty of other health benefits.
You Won’t Believe How Much Pesticide You’re Eating Every Day
Natural Society - A recent study proves once again that the average
consumer is ingesting tons of pesticide chemicals, largely due to the
planting of GMO crops.... Whether one agrees if GM seed itself is safe,
the use of systemic insecticides, which coat GMO corn and soy seeds and
are incorporated and expressed inside the entire plant, has exploded in
the last ten years. This includes...
How to Reduce Snoring, Sleep Apnea with This One Simple Juice
Natural Blaze - One of the things that contributes to snoring is excess
mucous. If you can lessen the amount of mucous that builds up in the
throat and nasal passengers, you will free up the airways which can
reduce or maybe even prevent someone from snoring altogether. One of the
simplest and also most pleasant ways to achieve this is by juicing and
further below you’ll find a recipe you are recommended to try out on
either yourself, or your partner (or both).
Wednesday
- January 14, 2015 - Today in History:
1784 - The United States ratified a peace treaty with England ending the
Revolutionary War.
1878 - Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone for Britain's
Queen Victoria.
1943 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first U.S.
President to fly in an airplane while in office. He flew from Miami, FL,
to French Morocco where he met with British Prime Minister Winston
Churchill to discuss World War II.
1952 - NBC's "Today" show premiered.
1963 - George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama.
1994 - U.S. President Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin signed
Kremlin accords to stop aiming missiles at any nation and to dismantle
the nuclear arsenal of Ukraine.
1998 - Whitewater prosecutors questioned Hillary Rodham Clinton at the
White House for 10 minutes about the gathering of FBI background files
on past Republican political appointees.
1999 - The impeachment trial of U.S. President Clinton began in
Washington, DC.
2000 - A U.N. tribunal sentenced five Bosnian Croats to up to 25 years
for the 1993 massacre of over 100 Muslims in a Bosnian village.
2004 - In St. Louis, a Lewis and Clark Exhibition opened at the Missouri
History Museum. The exhibit featured 500 rare and priceless objects used
by the Corps of Discovery.
2005 - A probe, from the Cassini-Huygens mission, sent back pictures
during and after landing on Saturn's moon Titan. The mission was
launched on October 15, 1997.
2005 - A European space probe sent back the first detailed pictures of
the frozen surface of Saturn's moon, Titan.
2008 - Republican Bobby Jindal, the first elected Indian-American
governor in the United States, took office in Louisiana.
‘Act of war’: New Charlie Hebdo edition triggers Muslims’ anger, threats
RT - A record 3 million copies of the new edition of satirical magazine
Charlie Hebdo have appeared on French newsstands, with new caricatures
triggering outrage among Muslims all over the world, and threats from
radical Islamists.
Paris march: TV wide shots reveal a different perspective on world
leaders at largest demonstration in France’s history
The Independent - The FT’s Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi
commented: “Seems world leaders didn’t “lead” Charlie Hebdo marchers in
Paris but conducted photo op on empty, guarded street.” Ian Bremmer, a
US political scientist and founder of the Eurasia Group, said: “All
those world leaders: Not exactly ‘at’ the Paris rallies.” Another US
commentator, Gerry Hassan, called the leaders’ contribution
“pseudo-solidarity”.
Hot Iceland: Spreading Holuhraun lava field bigger than Manhattan
(VIDEO)
RT - Fire and ice have crashed together at the edge of the world for a
stunning performance, captured by RT’s Ruptly agency. The Holuhraun lava
field has spread across an area greater than the island of Manhattan in
the largest eruption since the 18th century.
Turkish President's Stunning Outburst: The French Are Behind The Charlie
Hebdo Massacre; Mossad Blamed
Zero Hedge - ...the former PM and current president, Recep Tayyip
Erdogan, of NATO-member Turkey did the unthinkable: accused the west,
and French citizens in particular, of staging the Charlie Hebdo murder
in order to blame Muslims, even as the mayor of Ankara said "Mossad is
definitely behind such incidents?.?.?.?it is boosting enmity towards
Islam."
New online video shows Charlie Hebdo attackers shooting at police
RT - Dramatic footage of the Charlie Hebdo terrorists has emerged
online, showing the gunmen calmly leaving the magazine's office in their
car after murdering 12 people. The extremists are seen firing at a
police car upon escaping the crime scene.
China and Russia to launch new credit rating agency in 2015
RT - The new Universal Credit Rating Group (UCRG) is being set up to
rival the existing agencies Moody's, S&P and Fitch, and its first rating
will be issued this year.... The news comes on the heels of Fitch’s
decision to follow S&P in downgrading Russia’s sovereign credit rating
to BBB-, a step above junk level and on par with India and Turkey.
Russian Troops Stationed Near Finnish Border as Putin Begins Move on
Arctic
NewsWeek- A detachment of about 800 servicemen from Russia’s Northern
Fleet has been stationed in the Russian town of Alakurtti, Murmansk
region, just 50km from the Finnish border, part of a large-scale
expansion of Russian military facilities in the country’s northwest
according to a press statement issued by the unit’s commanding admiral
Vladimir Korolev on Tuesday. The rest of the fleet are expected to be
stationed there “soon” according to Korolev.
Another ‘Islamic State’? Boko Haram’s captured area about size of
Slovakia
RT - Boko Haram has grown from a small terror group to a mini-country
with its own territory, which can be compared to gains made by the
Islamic State (IS). Boko Haram now controls an area the size of Costa
Rica or Slovakia.
Killeen police investigating death of soldier on leave from Africa
The Killeen Daily Herald - In a statement, a Killeen police spokeswoman,
Carroll Smith, said officers were called to the soldier's home at 8:06
a.m., where he was found face down in front of the home.... The body was
taken to Fort Hood's Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to run a test
for Ebola, and results of that test should be available by the end of
the day, Smith said.... The soldier, identified as a 24-year-old black
male, returned from the West African country for a non-medical emergency
and was self-monitoring for possible Ebola virus symptoms, according to
Fort Hood officials.
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CIA Flashback: “We’ll Know Our Disinformation Program Is
Complete When Everything the American Public Believes Is False.”
(Truthstream Media) That creepy quote above has been widely
attributed to Former CIA Director William Casey. Casey was the
13th CIA Director from 1981 until he left in January 1987. He
died not long after of a brain tumor in May 1987. Dead men tell
no tales, as they say. But did William Casey really say this
quote?
Lieberman: Turn Outrage Over Charlie Hebdo Into World War
Against Islam
Kurt Nimmo - Lieberman writes that “the inspiring unity that
filled the streets of Paris on Sunday in defense of freedom”
must be “transformed into the mighty unity that is necessary now
to defeat radical Islam before it kills more people and takes
away more freedom.” Nations must exploit the outrage produced by
terrorist attacks to officially declare war, Lieberman writes.
Attending Paris Rally a Political Risk for White House
Breitbart - My colleagues Joel Pollack and John Hayward have
both offered plausible reasons why the President and AG Holder
might want to miss out on the public unity rally. Joel writes,
“After sitting out the “#HandsUpDontShoot” and “#BlackLivesMatter”
demonstrations, Obama and Holder were not going to be caught on
camera attending a “#JeSuisCharlie” rally in Paris….” There
would certainly have been some sort of backlash for choosing to
attend this march and not the others. And that’s not the only
political problem connected to the rally.
California cops sign $24 million contract to begin using massive
biometric database
NEC Corporation of America – a Texas-based IT firm that provides
biometric services to commercial entities, law enforcement
groups, and governments around the globe – announced on Monday
that it’s been awarded a multi-year contract by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department to provide the agency with
specialized, state-of-the-art policing services, including
high-tech facial recognition software.
Dragnet: San Diego Sheriff’s Dept. Is Trying to Arrest People
Before They Commit Major Crimes
Voice of San Diego - Information-led policing is common
nationwide, with many touting it as an effective way to reduce
crime, but San Diego’s use of data to track inmates released
under realignment is one of a kind, said Myers and Robert
Weisberg, co-director of the Stanford Criminal Justice Center,
which tracks local responses to realignment.
9-Year-Old Slapped With Warrant Over Stolen Gum; Even Police
Chief Can't Believe It
(AP) - An Idaho prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for a
9-year-old boy who failed to show up in court. KHQ-TV reports
that the boy from Post Falls is accused of stealing a pack of
gum. Police Chief Scott Haug says it's the first time in his 30
years in law enforcement that he's ever seen an arrest warrant
for someone that young.
Principal of an Alabama middle school says throw canned corn at
school shooters
ABC News - In a letter Friday, W.F. Burns Middle School
Principal Priscella Holley asked parents to have each student
bring an 8-ounce canned item. "We realize at first this may seem
odd; however, it is a practice that would catch an intruder off
guard," she wrote in the letter, published by TV station WHNT in
Huntsville. "The canned food item could stun the intruder or
even knock him out until the police arrive," Holley wrote. "The
canned food item will give the students a sense of empowerment
to protect themselves and will make them feel secure in case an
intruder enters their classroom."
Albuquerque Cop Shoots First, Asks Questions Later. Turns Out
the Person He Shot Was a Cop
The Free Thought Project - Albuquerque, NM– Albuquerque Police
Department’s five months without a shooting has come to an end
as an Albuquerque police officer remains in critical condition
after being shot by a fellow officer on Friday. The unnamed
officer was shot while undercover during a drug operation to
bust two men for $60 worth of meth. Another officer sustained
minor injuries, but information on how has not been released.
Georgia Veteran With PTSD Is First Person to Be Executed in 2015
NBC News - A decorated Vietnam veteran who killed a sheriff's
deputy in 1998 was the first person to be executed in the U.S.
in 2015 after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his
argument that the post-traumatic stress he suffered from combat
should make him exempt from capital punishment.
Veterans: VA hospital nicknamed 'Candy Land' because painkillers
given out freely
Chicago Tribune - The number of opiate prescriptions at the
Tomah VA more than quintupled from 2004, the year before
Houlihan became chief of staff of the hospital, to 2012,
according to data obtained by the Center for Investigative
Reporting. During the same period, the number of oxycodone pills
handed out skyrocketed from 50,000 to 712,000, even as the
number of veterans seeking care at the hospital declined, the
data show.
89 Tips That Will Help You Prepare For The Coming Economic Depression
Economic Collapse - What do we need to do in order to prepare for the
coming economic collapse? Are there practical steps that we can take
right now that will help us and our families survive the economic
depression that is approaching?
Study: Average Lawmaker 18x Richer Than Average American Household
Kit Daniels - The average net worth of a lawmaker is $1,029,505 in 2013
– a 2.5% increase from 2012 – whereas the average American’s household
is worth $56,355. Not only that, but 50.8% of Congress are millionaires.
“While the median net worth of an American family has declined by nearly
one-third between 2007 and 2013, members of Congress have recovered
quite well from the recession,” Russ Choma of the CRP reported. “The
Senate’s median net worth went from $2.3 million to $2.8 million over
that period, while for members of the House the numbers went from
$708,500 to $843,507.”
Senate Advances Keystone Pipeline Bill on Bipartisan 63-32 Vote
Breitbart - The procedural vote allows Senate debate to begin
and received bipartisan support, including ten Democrats,
independent Angus King (I-ME), and all Republicans. Senate
progressives are expected to use the debate to slam Republicans
over global warming. Self-described socialist Sen. Bernie
Sanders (I-VT) asserted that the Keystone debate will rip open a
historic fault line dividing environmentalists from so-called
global warming deniers.
Obama’s Internet Proposal Is CISPA With a New Name
Kit Daniels - The White House proposal to encourage businesses
to share data with the government on “cyber threats” would make
it easier for law enforcement and other agencies to collect
private information on Americans.
GOP lawmaker offers bill to block treating Internet as utility
The Hill - Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) has reintroduced legislation
to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from
reclassifying broadband Internet as a utility. Latta, vice
chairman of the House Commerce Subcommittee on Communications
and Technology, called the FCC’s plans misguided. His
legislation notes that the strict regulations were “designed for
the monopoly telephone system in 1934 and has its origins in
19th century shipping regulations.”
Brain Imaging Tech Opens Up New Door to Predicting Behavior
Activist Post - Noninvasive brain scans, such as functional
magnetic resonance imaging, have led to basic science
discoveries about the human brain, but they've had only limited
impacts on people's day-to-day lives. A review article published
in the January 7 issue of the Cell Press journal Neuron,
however, highlights a number of recent studies showing that
brain imaging can help predict an individual's future learning,
criminality, health-related behaviors, and response to drug or
behavioral treatments. The technology may offer opportunities to
personalize educational and clinical practices.
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Monsanto Earnings Fall 34% as Farmers Reject GMO Crops
Natural Society - The biotech giant Monsanto, which is
responsible for genetically modifying much of the nation’s and
world’s crops, announced that its earnings fell 34% in its first
fiscal quarter as South American farmers reject GMO crops. This
is even more evidence that the number of individuals and farmers
who realize the potential dangers of GMOs is growing.
Maine Bill Would Legalize Full-Scale Industrial Hemp Farming
Activist Post - LD4 was introduced by State Rep. Deborah
Sanderson (R-Chelsea) on Jan. 5. At the present time, industrial
hemp production is only approved in the state for research
purposes after receiving federal approval. If successfully
passed, LD4 would broaden opportunities for widespread
production of the potential cash crop by creating a state-level
licensing process that rejects any need for federal permission.
Three tonics you need to detoxify from chemotherapy - also good for any
other detox
(NaturalNews) If you've undergone chemotherapy you need to detoxify as
soon as possible to get the drugs out of your system. You also need to
radically change your diet because the likelihood of cancer coming back
is extremely likely. It's time to accept the fact that it's choices
and/or circumstances that got you to this point, not a random genetic
roll of the dice like people want to believe.
Suffer from pain? Skip the ibuprofen and try these natural alternatives
instead
(NaturalNews) In the case of ibuprofen and aspirin, these side effects
include things like anemia, DNA damage, hearing loss, hypertension,
miscarriage, influenza mortality and heart disease.... The good news,
though, is that there are plenty of natural ways to relieve pain without
destroying your vital organs and risking an early death.
Foods and Other Lifestyle Factors That Will Shorten Your Lifespan
Dr. Mercola - Four factors that will shorten your lifespan are excessive
sugar consumption, artificial sweeteners, trans fats, and vitamin D
deficiency. A diet high in sugar (which includes processed fructose and
grains) causes a host of health problems that can take years off your
life, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Compelling
evidence actually suggests optimizing your vitamin D can reduce your
risk of death from any cause.
8,000 scientific papers link refined white sugar to chronic disease
(NaturalNews) According to their investigation, nearly three-quarters of
all packaged and processed foods contain added sugar. This sugar is
typically listed under 61 different names, including things like
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), dextrose, evaporated cane juice and
sucrose. A full listing of the 61 common names for sugar is available at
SugarScience.org.
Are those french fries vegan? Not likely
(NaturalNews) How many vegetarians and vegans want the juices from
chicken in their french fries? Unfortunately, whether they like it or
not, that's what they're getting. Commercial "deep fryers" are used at
nearly every restaurant, pub and cinema cafe in America. The
hydrogenated oils are contained in ONE large fryer for everything they
cook -- from the chicken to the fries, and those french fries certainly
soak up chicken juice. Plus, the hydrogenated oils are GMO, and so is
the animal feed given to those chickens,
New study: Cancer center claims most cancer cases are due to ‘bad luck’
(NaturalHealth365) A recent report has made the shocking (ridiculous)
claim that the majority of cancer patients are just victims of ‘bad
luck’. This has to be an all-time low, even for what we’ve come to
expect from Western medicine and “junk” (big pharma created) science.
Instead of educating the public about how to prevent cancer and how to
avoid what causes cancer, this study puts out the dangerous message that
there is ‘nothing we can do’, that our risk of cancer is entirely in the
hands of pure luck.
Beyond Prevention: Chemical in Broccoli Kills Cancer Cells
Natural Blaze - New research has identified one of the key
cancer-fighting mechanisms for sulforaphane, and suggests that this
much-studied phytochemical may be able to move beyond cancer prevention
and toward therapeutic use for advanced prostate cancer.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Vaccinations
Natural Society - If you were a parent who has researched vaccine
dangers compulsively as a means to protect your child from questionable
adjuvants and known neurotoxins, what would you do if a US Supreme Court
told you that you had no ‘right’ to refuse vaccines for your child?
Well, a New York court made such a determination long ago, and recently
refused the plea of a plaintiff who tried to overturn the archaic
decision.
Make your own antibacterial bandages with these garden plants
(NaturalNews) According to self-sustaining expert Kendra Lynne, a great
deal of these bandages are made in China. Most people know that products
from China are questionable at best, spelling trouble for the health of
people who come into contact with them.... Antibacterial bandages need
not come in a box; Lynne explains that one of her favorites, woolly
lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina) does the trick. She explains that the
plant has multiple healing benefits. (Remember to buy organic plants to
avoid pesticides and other contaminates]
Your tongue's appearance can reveal disease and nutrient deficiencies
(NaturalNews) The texture and appearance of your tongue says a lot about
the state of your health. And new technology outlined in the
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology suggests
that it might soon be possible for trained physicians to conduct digital
analyses of people's tongues in order to diagnose illness.
Knowing How to Do the Heimlich Maneuver Could Save Your Pet's Life in an
Emergency
Dr. Becker - It’s rare that a pet falls unconscious or stops breathing,
but if your dog or cat ever should, knowing how to perform the Heimlich
maneuver and CPR could save your furry companion’s life.
Tuesday
- January 13, 2015 - Today in History:
1794 - U.S. President Washington approved a measure adding two stars and
two stripes to the American flag, following the admission of Vermont and
Kentucky to the union.
1900 - In Austria-Hungary, Emperor Franz Joseph decreed that German
would be the language of the imperial army to combat Czech nationalism.
1906 - Hugh Gernsback, of the Electro Importing Company, advertised
radio receivers for sale for the price of just $7.50 in "Scientific
American" magazine.
1928 - Ernst F. W. Alexanderson gave the first public demonstration of
television.
1942 - Henry Ford patented the plastic automobile referred to as the
"Soybean Car." The car was 30% lighter than the average car.
1966 - Robert Weaver became the 1st black Cabinet member when he was
appointed Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President
Johnson.
1990 - L. Douglas Wilder of Virginia, the nation's first elected black
governor, took the oath of office in Richmond.
1992 - Japan apologized for forcing tens of thousands of Korean women to
serve as sex slaves for Japanese soldiers during World War II.
1998 - NBC agreed to pay almost $13 million for each episode of the TV
show E.R. It was the highest amount ever paid for a TV show.
2000 - Microsoft chairman Bill Gates stepped aside as chief executive.
2002 - The exhibit "In the Spirit of Martin: The Living Legacy of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr." opened at the Charles H. Wright Museum of
African American History. More than 100 artists supplied the collection
of 120 works of art.
2002 - U.S. President George W. Bush fainted after choking on a pretzel.
2009 - Ethiopian military forces began pulling out of Somalia, where
they had tried to maintain order for nearly two years.
Anti-Islam & pro-tolerance demonstrators take to German streets (PHOTOS,
VIDEOS)
RT - Thousands of people participated in anti-Islam rallies in Germany,
with many wearing black ribbons in solidarity with the victims of the
massacre in Paris. Massive counter-demonstrations simultaneously called
for nationwide tolerance. A record 25,000 people joined an anti-Islamic
march in Dresden on Monday, AFP reported.
Afghanistan’s $3.6 billion police problem: Broken systems and corruption
Al Jazeera - Shortly after the U.S.-led military invasion of Afghanistan
in 2001, the international community, together with the transitional
Afghan government, set about standing up security forces to counter
retreating Taliban forces and remaining Al-Qaeda fighters. Since then it
has spent over $3.6 billion dollars on police salaries and payroll
costs, with U.S. taxpayers paying $1.3 billion of that tally. The U.S.
will continue to spend $300 million annually on ANP salaries while U.S.
forces reduce their presence on the ground. It’s part of the ongoing
U.S. commitment to Afghanistan’s security.
11 Hypocritical World Leaders who Pretended to March for Press Freedom
in Paris
AllGov - As moving as it was to see millions of people from around the
world march for protection of freedom of the press, those who follow the
subject of press freedom could not help but snicker, bristle or become
outraged to see almost a dozen world leaders taking part in a
demonstration whose theme was “Je suis Charlie,” who are themselves
guilty of suppressing freedom of the press in their own countries.
France mobilizes 10,000 troops at home after Paris shootings
(Reuters) - France will deploy 10,000 soldiers on home soil by Tuesday
and post almost 5,000 extra police officers to protect Jewish sites
after the killing of 17 people by Islamist militants in Paris last week,
officials said.
Sky News Reporter Makes Freudian Slip Covering Up False Flag in France
Activist Post - The mainstream media continues to push the story that
this officer was killed by a head wound. One report by UK-based Sky News
seems to admit having placed fake blood at the scene. Sky News presenter
suffers Freudian Slip: "You can see the blood on the ground, which has
been put there to..." He then catches himself and clarifies, "because of
the blood that was shed on this spot yesterday."
South Korean president says open to summit with North's Kim, no
pre-condition
(Reuters) - An end to North Korea's nuclear program should be an
important part of discussions for peace on the Korean peninsula but it
was not a pre-condition to having a summit meeting, Park told a
televised news conference. "My position is that to ease the pain of
division and to accomplish peaceful unification, I am willing to meet
with anyone," Park said. "If it is helpful, I am up for a summit meeting
with the North. There is no pre-condition."
Greeks Stop Paying Taxes Ahead Of Elections As Central Bank Scrambles To
Halt Bank Run Rumors
Zero Hedge - …while there will be no official confirmation whether
Greece did or did not have a bank run for months, unless of course some
bank keels over and dies in the interim, one thing is certain: with an
increasing probability they may not have a "continuity-promoting"
government in less than two weeks, Greeks tax remittances to the
government, which were almost non-existent to begin with, have ground to
a halt!
Venezuelan Military Occupies Stores; Customers Seize Scarce Groceries
The New American - Food shortages in formerly prosperous Venezuela — a
direct and predictable result of the country’s descent into socialism —
have become so severe that the government has put the country’s “food
distribution under military protection,” Bloomberg reported January 9.
Inflation, rigged foreign-exchange rates, and price controls, along with
outright government takeovers of some stores, have caused supplies of
basic necessities to dry up.
Remember the Ebola epidemic? It's still not over. Here's the report from
the ground.
Vox News - Even though Ebola has been snuffed out of the news cycle
these days, the epidemic continues to burn in West Africa. The world is,
in fact, still facing the biggest Ebola epidemic ever, mainly
concentrated in West Africa. To date, there have been more than 20,000
cases and 8,000 deaths in nine countries; that's four times the combined
total of every previous Ebola outbreak in history.
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North Carolina city removes sculpture of soldier kneeling before
cross
Fox News - Until a few days ago, a war memorial in a public park
in North Carolina included a metal sculpture depicting a soldier
kneeling in prayer before a cross. But city officials voted to
remove the sculpture to settle a lawsuit claiming the artwork
promoted Christianity.
Lessons from Paris
Ron Paul Institute - After the tragic shooting at a provocative
magazine in Paris last week, I pointed out that given the
foreign policy positions of France we must consider blowback as
a factor. Those who do not understand blowback made the
ridiculous claim that I was excusing the attack or even blaming
the victims. Not at all, as I abhor the initiation of force. The
police are not blaming victims when they search for the motive
of a criminal.
White House admits it was a mistake to miss Paris unity rally
The Telegraph - The White House said “security considerations”
were behind the decision for Mr Obama not to attend, but
officials were still heavily criticised in the media and by
Republican politicians for failing to send Joe Biden, the
vice-president, or a similarly high-level representative.
‘The Republic is No More’ Ron Paul Warns: “Police brutality and
militarization may induce a violent event far beyond Ferguson”
Mac Slavo - In a stark outlook and set of predictions for 2015,
former Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul cautioned
that America has descended into a police state where liberties
are “under siege” and further violent events and inner city
turmoil, such as that seen in Ferguson, were likely to occur...
12 States Defend Obama’s Exec Amnesty in Court
Breitbart - On Monday, twelve states defended President Barack
Obama’s executive amnesty in a “friend of the court” brief in
response to a lawsuit filed by 25 states against Obama’s
executive amnesty. As The Hill noted, “Attorneys General from
California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and the
District of Columbia” joined Washington state Attorney General
Bob Ferguson in a “friend of the court” brief.
VIDEO: Catch and Release 2.0 — Leaks Highlight Teardown of
Immigration Enforcement
Breitbart - Leaked internal training documents from U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP) reveal Border Patrol agents are now
receiving guidelines instructing them that the vast majority of
illegal immigrants in the U.S. are off limits to federal agents
and are substantially immune to detention and deportation.
Justice Dept. Calls for Felony Charges against
Gen. Petraeus
AllGov - The Federal Bureau of Investigation found classified
documents on the computer of Paula Broadwell, an Army Reserve
officer who was writing Petraeus’ biography, in 2012 after it
was revealed that the two were having an affair and Petraeus
resigned as CIA director. Now it’s up to Attorney General Eric
Holder to decide whether to prosecute Petraeus. It was expected
that Holder would have made the decision by the end of 2014,
which is causing some to say that the former four-star general
is getting special treatment.
NYPD cops told no vacations until work slowdown ends
New York Post - The Post has learned. Throughout the city,
precincts are being ordered to hand up to borough commanders
“activity sheets” indicating the number of arrests and summonses
per shift, sources told The Post. “Police officers around the
city are now threatened with transfers, no vacation time and
sick time unless they write summonses,” one union source said.
“This is the same practice that caused officers to be labeled
racist and abusers of power.”
Albuquerque Cops Who Gunned Down Homeless Camper Face Murder
Charges
Adan Salazar - A New Mexico District Attorney’s office has filed
murder charges against the Albuquerque police officers who
gunned down a non-violent camper last year. On Monday,
Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Brandenburg’s office
announced it filed criminal informations “in the Second Judicial
Court in connection with the fatal shooting of James Boyd. The
informations contain a single count of open murder against both
Albuquerque Police Officers Keith Sandy and Dominique Perez.”
The Crashing Price Of Oil Is Going To Rip The Global Economy To
Shreds
Economic Collapse - If you were waiting for a “black swan event”
to come along and devastate the global economy, you don’t have
to wait any longer. As I write this, the price of U.S. oil is
sitting at $45.76 a barrel. It has fallen by more than 60
dollars a barrel since June. There is only one other time in
history when we have seen anything like this happen before. That
was in 2008, just prior to the worst financial crisis since the
Great Depression.
The Collapse Of JC Penney Continues, 40 Stores To Close In 2015
GovtSlaves - J.C. Penney Co. said that it will close about 40
stores this year and cut approximately 2,250 jobs, as it tries
to improve its profitability. Most of the stores, located in
malls around the country, will close by April 4. The Plano,
Texas, company currently runs about 1,060 stores.
Gold Hits $1235 As Commodities Crash To 12-Year Lows Amid $45
Oil
Zero Hedge - The only other times that Bloomberg's broad-based
(i.e. not all OPEC's fault) Commodity Index has fallen so far so
fast was in 1999 (before stocks crashed) and 2008 (before stocks
crashed). At 12-year lows, the raw material of the world's
economies is flashing a big fat red warning signal that all is
not well (despite stocks being a 'smidge' off record highs).
Here They Go Again--Subprime Delinquencies Rising In Autoland
EPJ - To be sure, subprime auto will never have the sweeping
impact that came from the mortgage crisis. The entire auto loan
market is less than $1 trillion compared to a mortgage market of
more than $10 trillion at the time of the crisis. Yet the
salient point is the same. The apparent macro-economic recovery
and prosperity of 2004-2008 rested on the illusion of an
unsustainable debt fueled housing boom; this time its the auto
sector.
Islamic State Hacks CENTCOM Twitter Feed as Obama Talks
Cybersecurity
Washington Free Beacon - As President Barack Obama addressed the
nation regarding national cyber security efforts, hackers
claiming to represent the Islamic State (IS) took over the
Twitter account of the Pentagon division in charge of the Middle
East. Hackers with the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL,
posted links on U.S. Central Command’s official Twitter page to
what it claimed was “confidential data from your mobile
devices.”
ISIS Hack of Pentagon Twitter Accounts Traced Back to Maryland
Paul Joseph Watson - According to the group which identifies
itself as Anonymous, the ISIS hack of the Pentagon’s Twitter
accounts traces back to Maryland – home of the National Security
Agency. Twitter and YouTube accounts belonging to the U.S.
military command that oversees operations in the Middle East
were reportedly hacked by ISIS sympathizers earlier today, with
messages being sent out for almost an hour before the accounts
were temporarily shut down.
Evolving Bacteria Outsmarts Vaccines
Dr. Mercola - B. pertussis (whooping cough) bacteria have
evolved, becoming vaccine resistant—much in the same way that
bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. While the
whooping cough vaccine may reduce symptoms in those who are
vaccinated, previous research shows the vaccine does not prevent
contagiousness - it turns you into an asymptomatic carrier. The
mumps vaccine isn’t working very well either, further proving
that vaccine-induced herd immunity is a fallacy.
Vaccine companies want to use text messages advertise
immunizations
(NaturalNews) The vaccine industry is toying around with the
idea of nagging parents via text messages to get their children
vaccinated. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics
evaluated the effectiveness of texting parents with reminders
about flu shots, revealing that many parents respond favorably
by dragging their kids down to the clinic to get jabbed.
Ten reasons not to vaccinate
(NaturalNews) The decision to vaccinate is yours alone, but it
is a decision that should not be taken lightly or done under
duress or pressure by others. Once vaccinated, the potential
side-effects cannot be easily undone, if at all. These include
death, sudden infant death syndrome, auto-immune disorders,
inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, asthma, ADHD, autism,
Guillian-Barre Syndrome and other neurological damage.
10 Facts About Fluoride You Need to Know
Dr. Mercola - Are you drinking a toxic byproduct of the aluminum
industry every time you take a sip of water? If you live in an
area with fluoridated water, the answer is yes.
Vitamin K1 and K2—Two Underappreciated Nutrients That Are
Crucial for Health
Dr. Mercola - Vitamin K2 is necessary to prevent arterial
calcification, which it does by activating Matrix Gla protein (MGP).
If you fail to consume adequate amounts of vitamin K1 and K2,
you will radically increase your risk of heart disease and
stroke
Low sulfur nutrition plan
(NaturalNews) Most health experts typically recommend a high
sulfur diet as sulfur molecules help produce glutathione which
is the bodies major anti-oxidant. There are certain individuals
who struggle with sulfur-rich foods and have major inflammatory
reactions when they consume these. These people need to be on a
low-sulfur diet for a period of time in order to reduce
inflammation and heal.
Washington: Vaccinate All Your Children with Flu Shot or We
Will Take Away Your 2-Week Old Baby
Health Impact News - In Washington State, officials have
apparently now mandated that all foster parent families must get
their entire households, including young children, vaccinated
with the influenza vaccine as a requirement to keeping any
foster children. This is in spite of the fact that the flu
vaccine is both dangerous and largely ineffective.
12 All-Natural Foods For A Quick Energy Boost
Off the Grid News - Sure, you could reach for an energy drink, a
soda or a candy bar, but did you know you can get a boost from
many all-natural foods and drinks? So forget the unhealthy candy
and the energy drinks and take a look at our list of all-natural
energy boosters.
Monday
- January 12, 2015 - Today in History:
1773 - The first public museum in America was established in Charleston,
SC.
1896 - At Davidson College, several students took x-ray photographs.
They created the first X-ray photographs to be made in America.
1908 - A wireless message was sent long-distance for the first time from
the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
1915 - The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give
women the right to vote.
1932 - Hattie W. Caraway became the first woman elected to the U.S.
Senate.
1942 - U.S. President Roosevelt created the National War Labor Board.
1966 - President Johnson said in his State of the Union address that the
U.S. should stay in South Vietnam until Communist
aggression there was ended.
1970 - Nigeria's civil war ended.
1991 - The U.S. Congress passed a resolution authorizing President Bush
to use military power to force Iraq out of Kuwait.
1995 - Northern Ireland Secretary Patrick Mayhew announced that as of
January 16 British troops would no longer carry out daylight street
patrols in Belfast.
1998 - Linda Tripp provided Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's office
with taped conversations between herself and former White House intern
Monica Lewinsky.
2005 - NASA launched "Deep Impact". The spacecraft was planned to impact
on Comet Tempel 1 after a six-month, 268 million-mile journey.
2006 - The U.S. Mint began shipping new 5-cent coins to the 12 regional
Federal Reserve Banks. The coin has an image of Thomas Jefferson taken
from a 1800 Rembrandt Peale portrait in which the president is looking
forward. Since 1909, when presidents were first depicted on circulating
coins, all presidents had been shown in profile.
Suspected Paris Shooter Lived with Underwear Bomber in Yemen
Mikael Thalen - A veteran journalist out of Yemen revealed Sunday that
one of the suspected Charlie Hebdo shooters briefly lived with now
convicted underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab during an extended
visit to the country in 2009. Speaking with CNN, freelance journalist
Mohammed al-Kibsi stated that Abdulmutallab lived in the same apartment
as shooting suspect Said Kouachi prior to his failed airline bombing
attempt in December 0f 2009.
America snubs historic Paris rally: Holder was there but skipped out
early, Kerry was in India, Obama and Biden just stayed home
Daily Mail - According to an administration official, President Obama
spent part of his Sunday afternoon watching a National Football League
game on television. Both games were broadcast hours after the march.
Heads of state from every major European power, including British Prime
Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, joined
French President Francois Hollande. But the U.S.A. was M.I.A.
An explosion? Conflicting theories on what caused AirAsia jet crash
RT - An Indonesia transport safety investigator has said there is no
data available that would confirm the theory of the AirAsia jet
exploding before it hit the water – after earlier claims to the
contrary.
* Related:
Both AirAsia black boxes found, one lifted from sea – Indonesia rescue
chief
Charlie Hebdo Attack Investigator Commits Suicide says reports
Sputnik News - Police commissioner Helric Fredou, who had been
investigating the attack on the French weekly satirical magazine Charlie
Hebdo, committed suicide in his office. The incident occurred in Limoges,
the administrative capital of the Limousin region in west-central
France, on Thursday night, local media France 3 reports.
Woman hunted by police over Paris attacks left country last week
End the Lie - Hayat Boumeddiene, the 26-year-old female suspect in the
attacks on the Charlie Hebdo offices and a Jewish supermarket,
reportedly left France for Syria several days before the attacks
occurred, according to French and Turkish sources… Authorities
previously believed Boumeddiene was an accomplice to the killing of a
policewoman on Thursday, allegedly carried out by her partner Amedy
Coulibaly.
March for Unity: Over 40 world leaders, 'up to 3mn' rally in Paris
against extremism
RT - Up to three million, according to local media estimates, are
marching through Paris in solidarity with the 17 victims of the Charlie
Hebdo attack and the three-day-long period of terror attacks. Over 40
world leaders joined the “cry for freedom” rally.
Arson at German paper that reprinted Charlie Hebdo cartoons (VIDEO)
RT - A German newspaper, the Hamburger Morgenpost, that reprinted the
Charlie Hebdo cartoons says it suffered an arson attack overnight.
Spain wants to change Europe visa-free travel zone to thwart Islamists
RT - Madrid wants to see changes made to the treaty governing the
visa-free Schengen area, which would allow Spain to introduce border
controls to stem the tide of Islamic militants returning from the Middle
East, the country’s interior minister has said.
Paris Attackers Funded by Pentagon Dinner Guest, and 5 Other
''Coincidences''
Tony Cartalucci - Corroborating claims by French security agencies, a
bizarre interview conducted just before the death of terror suspect
Chérif Kouachi reveals that he had been in Yemen and in direct contact
with none other than Anwar Al Awlaki - the notorious Al Qaeda leader
allegedly killed in a drone strike in Yemen in 2011.
Suspicions are growing that the French shootings are a false flag
operation
Dr. Paul Craig Roberts - Considering the number of real journalists on
war fronts, not cartoonists in Paris, killed by Washington funded and
organized ISIS, including filmed beheadings, the uproar over the
cartoonists’ deaths has the appearance of orchestration. Whether or not
it is a false flag operation, the shootings are being used for a wider
purpose or purposes.
Thank You Western Taxpayer: Russia To Accelerate $3bn Of Ukraine Debt
Zero Hedge - As Reuters reports, the terms of that loan included a
condition that Ukraine's total state debt should not exceed 60% of its
Zero Hedge - GDP. As of last month, based on Moody's estimates, Ukraine
has violated that condition with a debt-to-GDP of 72% (and will likely
rise to 85% of GDP in 2015).. and so, according to Russian finance
minister Anton Siluanov, "Russia has the right to demand early return of
this loan." With European aid 'contingent on major reforms' and possibly
taking up to 1 year, this leaves the good old IMF (i.e. the US and
European taxpayer) to bridge Ukraine's 'gap' and ironically bailout
Russia.
Saudi Prince Warns "We Will Not See $100 Oil Again", Calls Anti-Russia
Conspiracy "Baloney"
Zero Hedge - As USA Today reports, the prince of the Saudi royal family
said that while he disagrees with the government on most aspects, he
agreed with their decision on keeping production where it is, adding
that "if supply stays where it is, and demand remains weak, you better
believe it is gonna go down more. I'm sure we're never going to see $100
anymore... oil above $100 is artificial. It's not correct."
Argentina sues US drugmaker over testing
Press TV - The legal action against Eli Lilly comes after the company
covertly experimented with the dangerous drugs, using the Argentinean
patients as guinea pigs. Argentina-based US drug laboratories are now
under close scrutiny after carrying out controversial testing of new
medications without acquiring the consent of the patients… At the time
Eli Lilly was conducting the experiment in Argentina, it was being sued
for the exact same illegal procedures in various US states, such as New
Jersey and Alaska.
Coconut Oil for Ebola Victims in Liberia Africa
Health Impact News - Helping Traditions helped a Liberian ministry start
a native coconut oil distribution program to families in Liberia who
have been affected by the Ebola crisis in late 2014.... Research has
shown that the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil are powerful germ
fighters, particularly against viruses where pharmaceutical products
typically fail. While there is no research yet showing that coconut oil
is effective against the Ebola virus, coconut oil is a powerful immune
builder with no side effects.
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North Carolina city removes sculpture of soldier kneeling before
cross
Fox News - Until a few days ago, a war memorial in a public park
in North Carolina included a metal sculpture depicting a soldier
kneeling in prayer before a cross. But city officials voted to
remove the sculpture to settle a lawsuit claiming the artwork
promoted Christianity.
US Attorney: Fear of lone wolf attack keeps me up at night
RT - US Attorney General Eric Holder said that even though the
"decimation" of Al-Qaeda’s core has compromised the group's
ability to carry out another 9/11, the possibility of new terror
attacks in America is still present.
Obama Declares War On ‘Extremism’ – Are You An ‘Extremist’
According To His Definition?
Economic Collapse - Do you know what an “extremist” is? In the
wake of the horrible terror attacks on the offices of Charlie
Hebdo in France, Barack Obama is speaking very boldly about the
need to win the war against “extremists”, and he has announced
plans to host a major global summit on “extremism” next month.
And on the surface that sounds great. But precisely how are we
supposed to determine whether someone is an “extremist” or not?
France Warns 'Terror Cells' Have Been Activated, US Issues
Worldwide Travel Alert
Zero Hedge - Be afraid, be very afraid. While French Interior
Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said Friday "The nation is relieved
tonight," after the two standoffs concluded, as CNN reports, the
French government's work is not over. French law enforcement
officers have been told to erase their social media presence and
to carry their weapons at all times because terror sleeper cells
have been activated over the last 24 hours in the country,
according to a French police source.
NYPD Put On High Alert After ISIS "Unleash Killings" Video,
Feinstein Warns Of Terrorist Sleeper Cells
Zero Hedge - NYPD cops were put on high alert Saturday night
after ISIS released a propaganda video urging the killing of
"intelligence officers, police officers, soldiers, and
civilians" in the US, according to The NY Post. This was then
further fear-mongered by Senator Diane Feinstein who said Sunday
she believes there are terrorist sleeper cells in the U.S. that
could carry out attacks similar to the ones in France - though
not mentioning any specific threats.
Judge Orders NYPD to Release Records on X-ray Vans
ProPublica - A state judge has ordered the New York City Police
Department to release records on a secretive program that uses
unmarked vans equipped with X-ray machines to detect bombs. The
ruling follows a nearly three-year legal battle by ProPublica,
which had requested police reports, training materials,
contracts and any health and safety tests on the vans under the
state's Freedom of Information Law.
Police Obliterate Home to Serve DUI Warrant
Daily Sheeple - Just a few days after Christmas, the Sheriff’s
Department in Tompkins County, New York issued an arrest warrant
for David M. Cady after he failed to show up to court for a DUI.
But once the police arrived at his home, he refused to go with
them after explaining that he was afraid to go to jail. After
letting his wife and two sons leave, Cady barricaded his home,
and endured a 60 hour siege led by hundreds of police officers
from 18 departments.
VA admits Agent Orange residue may have affected health of Air
Force reservists
Activist Post - Force reservists based in the U.S. who worked
after the Vietnam War in C-123 aircraft that sprayed Agent
Orange during the war could have experienced adverse health
effects from exposure to the herbicide, says a new report from
the Institute of Medicine. The reservists who served in the
contaminated C-123s experienced some degree of exposure to the
toxic chemical component of Agent Orange known as TCDD
(2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin), and it is plausible, in
some cases, that the reservists exceeded TCDD exposure
guidelines for workers in enclosed settings.
Oil needs to stay at $40 to curb US shale boom – Goldman Sachs
RT - Oil prices hit new lows on Monday as Goldman Sachs halved
its forecast for 2015 to $42 a barrel. The bank says low prices
could curtail a number of shale projects, mostly in the US,
cutting oversupply, and contributing to further price
stabilization. Goldman reduced its six month WTI predictions to
$39 a barrel from $75, and for 12 months to $65 from $80 , while
its estimate for Brent for the six month period were cut to $43
from $85, and for 12 months from $90 to $75, according to the
report.
The December 2014 Payroll Jobs Report
Dr. Paul Craig Roberts - January 9. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics reports that a quarter of a million new jobs were
created in December. The reported new jobs are concentrated in
construction (48,000), professional and business services
(52,000), health care and social assistance (43,700), and
waitresses and bartenders (43,600).
Nightmare On Wall Street: 2014 Banker Bonuses Set To Drop
Zero Hedge - To most people it would be shocking that after $60
billion in litigation charges, i.e., the "cost of doing criminal
business" for just the first 9 months of 2014 and a ridiculous
$178 billion since Lehman... there would be those who are
stunned that bonuses on Wall Street may take a hit as a result
of all this rampant, and caught, criminality.
Obama’s free community college plan has $60 billion price tag
RT - President Barack Obama proposed offering two years of
community college free of charge to Americans “willing to work
for it,” and the White House announced Friday the plan would
cost $60 billion over 10 years. According to White House
spokesman Ed Schultz, states involved in the program would
contribute $20 billion, while the federal government provides
the rest.
Rare 'ice halo' seen in the sky over New Mexico as arctic blast
continues to sweep across the US... and the chill is expected to
last until at least next Thursday
Daily Mail - A rare 'ice halo' was seen above New Mexico has as
the arctic blast continued to make its way across the country,
causing temperatures to plummet below freezing in dozens of
cities. The optical phenomenon was captured by Texan
photographer Joshua Thomas above the town of Red River - which
has experienced sub-zero temperatures throughout the last few
days.
Snowy roads spark deadly pileups across Michigan
The Detroit News - The first significant snowfall of the new
year in Michigan triggered massive highway pileups that killed
at least three people, injured about two dozen and closed
multiple freeways.
Related video.
Government Prepares Internet Speech Crackdown Following Paris
Attacks
Kurt Nimmo - The Charlie Hebdo unity march in Paris served as a
backdrop on Sunday for interior ministers who demand more
internet surveillance.... US and EU bureaucrats gathered at the
French interior ministry to formulate a response to the Islamic
State, al-Qaeda and other jihadist groups, many supported,
trained and financed by the Gulf emirates, Turkey, western
intelligence and the U.S. military. The meeting in France will
be followed by a “security summit” to be held in Washington next
month.
Why Is This Giant Cell Phone Tower Smack Dab in the Middle of an
Elementary School Playground?
Truthstream Media - The very place that these young children
(and their teachers) spend their time – both inside and outside
the school building – is saturated with powerful electromagnetic
frequency radiation... What’s worse, the cell tower – which is
directly next to the outdoor basketball court – carries a
warning sign reading in large read letters: “Warning! Beyond
this point: Radio frequency fields at this site may exceed FCC
rules for human exposure. For your safety, obey all posted signs
and site guidelines for working in radio frequency
environments.”
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Four Charged with Violating Utah's "Ag-Gag" Law
AllGov - Four Californians stopped in Utah for taking pictures
of agricultural buildings last September are apparently the
first non-residents to be charged with violating the state’s
controversial “ag-gag” law. It has been against the law in Utah
since 2012 to photograph agricultural operations, including the
mistreatment of animals. Utah and a half a dozen other states
have enacted laws to crack down on animal rights activists and
others who have documented cruel and unsanitary conditions
around the country.
10 Reasons Why You Do Not Want to Bug Out
The Prepper Journal - The plan seems simple doesn’t it? All you
need for the best chance of survival for your family is a
well-stocked bug out bag, a keen attention to your surroundings
and careful monitoring of what is happening in the news. With
these two bases covered you will be a very informed prepper and
will be able to get the jump on all of the clueless sheeple if
something bad happens. You will load your family up with your
bags and hike off into the sunset way ahead of the approaching
death and destruction. You have a plan to bug out.
Mandatory chickenpox vaccination increases disease rates, study
shows
(NaturalNews) Once again, the completely illogical debacle
concerning the world of vaccinations has surfaced. By now, you
know they've come under fire by those who are adamant that they
do more harm than good.
7 Factors to Consider if You’re Told Your Cholesterol Is Too
High
Dr. Mercola - The advice to avoid cholesterol-rich foods and
foods high in saturated fat has likely increased heart disease
rates, as these nutrients are important for heart health.
Cholesterol is one of the most important molecules in your body;
indispensable for the building of cells and for producing stress
and sex hormones, as well as vitamin D.
Key amino acids and their important role in your health
(NaturalNews) Amino acids are foundational molecules that play a
very key role in human and animal physiology. When one is
deficient in a certain amino acid due to dietary restriction or
metabolic problems it can lead to very serious health issues.
This article discusses the importance of several crucial amino
acids.
Four food preparation methods to maximize nutrition - healthier
than cooking
(NaturalNews) Due to poor agricultural practices and excessive
food processing, the food that ends up on our plate is typically
a shadow of its former self in regards to nutritional content.
U.S. Media Blackout: Italian Courts Rule Vaccines Cause Autism
Health Impact News - On September 23, 2014, an Italian court in
Milan award compensation to a boy for vaccine-induced autism. A
childhood vaccine against six childhood diseases caused the
boy’s permanent autism and brain damage. While the Italian press
has devoted considerable attention to this decision and its
public health implications, the U.S. press has been silent.
IRS allows vaccine companies to claim revenue on vaccines they
never even produce
Daily Sheeple - It is documented fact that the private vaccine
industry receives large cash payments from the federal
government to produce “life-saving” and “emergency” vaccines,
that the public is told are necessary to thwart certain disease
crises. But did you know that many of these vaccines are never
even manufactured, and not only are vaccine companies paid with
your money (if you’re a taxpayer) regardless, but they are also
awarded special accounting privileges that claim these payments
as revenue?
Missouri Teen Medically Kidnapped Was Raped and Sodomized While
in Illinois Foster Care
Health Impact News - Isaiah Rider is a 17-year-old Missouri
resident who was taken away from his mother at the age of 16 by
Illinois child protective services – DCFS – while in Lurie
Children’s Hospital for medical treatment. Recently, he has come
forward publicly with devastating information about the trauma
that he experienced as a ward of the state of Illinois. While he
was in a Chicago foster home, he was raped and sodomized. Though
this has been reported to his social worker, his guardian ad
litem and the authorities, nothing is being done about it
according to the family.
How to Cook with Turmeric
Green Med Info - Turmeric is simple to cook with, but to unleash
the full potency it has to be eaten warm in a dish that contains
healthy fats — since many of the vital compounds are
fat-soluble.
Granny Smith apples improve gut bacteria and reduce inflammation
(NaturalHealth365) All apples, but the Granny Smith variety in
particular, are known to promote the growth of healthy bacteria
found in the colon. This is because of their high volume of
non-digestible compounds, such as dietary fiber and polyphenols,
as well as the comparatively low levels of available
carbohydrates.
Make your own Lacto-Fermented Ketchup
Health Impact News - Beloved by many for its tangy, sweet, and
lightly spiced flavor; tomato ketchup is possibly America’s
favorite condiment. Many have turned away from the thick tomato
preserve due to concerns over ingredients found in commercial
ketchup. It is possible, however, to make a homemade version
that is not only a healthful alternative to commercial brands,
but which also has the added benefits of fermentation.
8 Remedies for Minor Pet Emergencies You Can Do at Home
Dr. Becker - Do you have a first aid kit for your pets, as well
as your human family? You should... Start with these 4 easily
obtainable items, and use these 2 things most people already
have as quick stand-ins. That's all you'll need for these 8
common problems.
Friday
- January 9, 2015 - Today in History:
1848 - The first commercial bank was established in San Francisco, CA.
1861 - The state of Mississippi seceded from the United States.
1929 - The Seeing Eye was incorporated in Nashville, TN. The company's
purpose was to train dogs to guide the blind.
1936 - The United States Army adopted the semi-automatic rifle.
1940 - Television was used for the first time to present a sales meeting
to convention delegates in New York City.
1951 - The United Nations headquarters officially opened in New York
City.
1969 - The supersonic aeroplane Concorde made its first trial flight, at
Bristol.
1984 - Clara Peller was first seen by TV viewers in the "Where's the
Beef?" commercial campaign for Wendy's.
1991 - U.S. secretary of state Baker and Iraqi foreign minister Aziz met
for 61/2 hours in Geneva, but failed to reach any agreement that would
forestall war in the Persian Gulf.
2002 - The U.S. Justice Department announced that it was pursuing a
criminal investigation of Enron Corp. The company had filed for
bankruptcy on December 2, 2001.
2009 - The Illinois House voted to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (The
Democratic governor was removed from office by the state Senate later in
the month.)
Hostage drama northeast of Paris as police reportedly corner shooting
suspects
RT - After a dramatic car chase, casualties, and gun fire, police in
Paris have reportedly closed in on the suspects in the Charlie Hebdo
magazine, who have taken one or several hostages, with injuries also
reported.
* Related:
'Two dead' and several injured as magazine attackers seize hostages...
NATO calls Russia anti-terror ally after Paris attack
RT - NATO, which was at loggerheads with Russia over the Ukrainian
crisis, will be seeking ‘a more cooperative and constructive
relationship’ with Moscow in the fight against terror, the block’s chief
said after Wednesday’s deadly attack in Paris.
Al-Qaeda is plotting Paris-style attack against Britain
The Telegraph - Al-Qaeda is planning a Paris-style terrorist atrocity
against Britain, according to the head of MI5. Andrew Parker, the
Director General of the Security Service, warned that the threat of a
“mass casualty attack” was growing and that intelligence pointed to the
existence of specific plots.
Mohammed Atta's passport survived World Trade Center flames of 9/11;
Paris gunman who attacked with 'military precision' left ID on seat of
getaway car
legitgov - Alleged Paris shooter Said Kouachi--who executed a terrorist
attack that, by nearly every analyst's account, had the hallmarks of an
elite military unit--left his identity card on the seat of his getaway
car! File this most recent 'coincidence' under 'things that defy the
imagination.'
China to boost investment in Latin America to $250bn within decade
RT - The Chinese government will invest $250 billion in Latin American
and Caribbean countries over the next 10 years in an attempt to
strengthen its presence in a region dominated by the US.
Charlie Hebdo Killers Armed and Trained In Syria - Terrorism Made In
France?
Brandon Turbeville - It has now been officially revealed (to the
surprise of virtually no one) that at least two of the suspects in the
Charlie Hebdo shootings are French-born individuals who were recruited
for and trained in Syria in order to fight against the secular
government of Bashar al-Assad. French police revealed today that the
three suspects, Said Kouachi, 34, and Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Hamyd
Mourad, 18, were the target of a massive manhunt. Said and Cherif are
both French nationals while Hamyd’s nationality is not known at this
time.
6 Points To Consider When Analyzing The Charlie Hebdo Attacks
Brandon Turbeville - In the aftermath of yet another highly publicized
terror attack - this time in France - by Islamic fundamentalists, the
Western public is once again experiencing a variety of emotional
reactions that they have carefully been trained to experience whenever
such events take place at home or abroad.
Charlie Hebdo: Classmates protest innocence of suspect Hamyd Mourad, 18,
with school alibi
The Independent - The classmates of an 18-year-old suspect in the Paris
shooting, that occurred yesterday afternoon at the offices of Charlie
Hebdo magazine, have protested his innocence by saying that he was in
class at the time of the incident in which 12 people were murdered.
Hamyd Mourad was reported to have handed himself to the police at around
11pm last night after he saw his name mentioned on the news and his
friends and acquaintances have said that he has an alibi, as they claim
he was present in the classrooms that day.
Militant flags, petrol bombs found in Paris attack getaway car: Source
NewsAsia - French investigators found a dozen Molotov cocktails and two
militant flags in the getaway car used in the massacre at a Paris
magazine, a source close to the case told AFP Thursday (Jan 8).
Flashback: Liberman, Mossad Men Reportedly Met Top Arab Official in
Paris
Arutz Sheva - There has been a series of confusing reports and
counter-reports according to which a senior Israeli minister –
apparently Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman – met on December 25 with
an Arab personage in Paris. Liberman is denying the reports and there
are conflicting versions regarding the identity of the person he met.
Initial reports named the person he met as Mohammed Dahlan, a Fatah
terrorist leader and the chief rival of Palestinian Authority (PA) head
Mahmoud Abbas, but these are now being denied.
New UN Report Highlights Israeli Connection To Syrian Death Squads
Brandon Turbeville - Ever since the Western-backed attack on the secular
government of Bashar al-Assad began in earnest in late 2010, Israel had
been clearly implicated in providing assistance to the fundamentalist
death squad organizations running rampant across Syria. This aid was
provided despite an alleged mutual hatred between the Zionist settler
state and Islamic fundamentalists.
Iran deploys ‘real Iron Dome’ missile defense system
RT - Iran says it has activated its own “real Iron Dome” missile defense
system, which makes the airspace above the Islamic Republic the safest
in the Middle East.
Saudi War On Shale Goes Nuclear - "No Chance OPEC Will Cut Output" Even
With Brent Under $50
Zero Hedge - For those hoping that the recent brief dip in Brent crude
below $50 - most notably Venezuela's intrepid socialist leader Nicolas
Maduro whose numbered days get shorter with every day Brent closes red,
and countless bondholders of junk- debt capitalized shale companies -
would mean that Saudi Arabia's vendetta against OPEC would finally be
put on hiatus, we have bad news: the vendetta just wen nuclear because
as Reuters reports, there is "no chance of OPEC output cut."
Europe's Largest Bank Stock Suspended, Admits Need For $8.9 Billion
Capital Raise
Zero Hedge - All is clearly not well below the surface. Europe's largest
bank (by market value) has admitted in a regulatory filing that it needs
to raise capital. As WSJ reports, Banco Santander SA said it would raise
up to €7.5 billion ($8.88 billion) in a capital hike, a bid to address
long-running concerns among investors and analysts that its financial
cushion was weaker than peers.
German nurse suspected of multiple deaths admits to 30 more murders
RT - A German nurse has confessed to killing 30 patients at his hospital
in order to practice his skills at reviving the dead. The man was
already on trial for three murders and two attempted ones, but has now
confessed to tens of others. The 38-year-old – referred as Niels H., as
his full name cannot be disclosed under German law – has been on trial
since September in the city of Oldenburg. But on Thursday, when
subjected to a psychiatric assessment by the court, he admitted to 30
more murders, saying he was “bored” and wanted to show his “excellent”
skills in reviving people.
Australia Raw Milk Producers Forced to 'Spoil' Their Own Milk for Sale
Natural Blaze - The Australian government wants its people to literally
"recoil in horror" if they ever dare to have a taste of unpasteurized
fresh milk. So much so, they are forcing raw milk producers to
contaminate their future milk goods with a bittering agent that would
entirely preclude human consumption. The "spoilage" we're talking about
here is to prevent the possibility of people getting around the
regulation to consume it or let their animals consume it by...ruining
it! Making it not just unpalatable, but impossible to drink.
UK Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey remains critical, say family
The Guardian - Pauline Cafferkey, the Scottish nurse fighting the Ebola
virus after her return from treating the sick in Sierra Leone, remains
in a critical condition, her family have said.
Nigeria: Trial Confirms Ebola Vaccine Candidate Safe
AllAfrica - TWO experimental DNA vaccines to prevent Ebola virus and the
closely related Marburg virus are safe, and generated a similar immune
response in healthy Ugandan adults as reported in healthy US adults
earlier this year. The findings, from the first trial of filovirus
vaccines in Africa, are published in The Lancet.
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Obama Admin. Unleashes 300 Regulations In The First Week Of 2015
Daily Caller - The bulk of these new regulations are notices,
which can lead to rulemakings, meetings and other government
activities. Rules having to do with energy, environment, public
lands and agriculture make up the largest share of new
regulations. Included in these new rules are proposed EPA air
quality standards for lead, reforming coal and oil leases on
Indian lands and adjustments for the total amount of fish people
can catch off Alaska’s coast.
VIDEO: NOT SATIRE: FOX Calls for “Over-Militarized” Police
David Knight - As the public began to wake up to the absurdity
and brutality of the militarized police state, isn’t it
serendipitous that we have a militarized terror strike in a
major Western city? FOX commentator Eric Bolling wastes no time
in calling for a hyper-militarized police response, in his
words, “over-militarized”.
Honda fined $70M for not reporting death, injury complaints
Fox News - The Obama administration said Thursday it is fining
Honda $70 million -- the largest civil penalty levied against an
automaker -- for not reporting to regulators some 1,729
complaints that its vehicles caused deaths and injuries, and for
not reporting warranty claims.
Pentagon cutting expenses, consolidating bases in Europe
RT - The United States Department of Defense has announced a
restructuring of operations in Europe, including the closure of
15 American bases that will be offered over to host nations. The
consolidation of US bases and posts around Europe will save
about $500 million per year, according to the Pentagon, and
result in a net decrease of about 2,000 US military and civilian
personnel across the UK. More than 74,000 troops are based in
Europe, according to US European Command figures.
Bombing at NAACP’s Colorado office might be domestic terrorism –
FBI
RT - FBI agents are seeking a middle-aged white man in
connection with an explosion outside the office of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People in Colorado.
The agency thinks it might be a hate crime or an act of domestic
terrorism. The NAACP office in Colorado Springs shook Tuesday
morning when an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated
just outside. Two NAACP volunteers were inside the office at the
time, but there were no injuries. Some items were knocked off
the walls.
Obama proposes 2 years of free community college
RT - President Barack Obama said Thursday that he will propose
offering Americans two years of community college for free if
they are “willing to work for it.” Obama made the announcement
in a short video from Air Force One, saying his plan will make
community college accessible for everybody.The news came as part
of a three-state tour to preview his State of the Union Address.
Obama will make a more formal announcement in Tennessee on
Friday.
Teaching Children How to Think Instead of What to Think
BlackListed News - Right now our education system is doing more
to indoctrinate our children than to educate them. In fact, that
has been the case for quite some time. Our young minds are being
told to accept authority as truth instead of truth as authority,
and teachers talk at the students instead of with them.
Psychologist Lists 8 Reasons Young Americans Don’t Fight Back
Anonymous - Clinical psychologist and author, Bruce E. Levine,
has compiled an in depth list of reasons why young Americans
don’t fight for their rights. His article has, of course, caused
a little controversy.
NY City to ban foam takeout, delivery food containers in
environmentally friendly push
NY Daily News - The ban will start July 1 and cover foam packing
peanuts as well as plastic foam cups and takeout containers.
City Hall declined to comment when contacted by the Daily News.
But a former official for Mayor Bloomberg gave the
administration a big pat on the back.
A Winter Wonderland Of Fear: US Cities To Ban Unregulated
Sledding
Zero Hedge - "Shutting down sledding hills is inspired by the
same sort of simpering caution that keeps Americans shoeless in
airport security lines and, closer to home, keeps parents from
letting their kids walk a few blocks to school alone, despite
the fact that America today is as safe as the longed-for “Leave
It to Beaver” golden age."
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Article by Matthias Chang: Bill Gross’s Solutions For 2015 –
Genuine Lifelines Or Smoke & Mirrors?
By Matthias Chang (9/1/15)
21 pages of Obamacare tax instructions, IRS demands ‘shared
responsibility payment’
Washington Examiner - The complicated process of signing up for
Obamacare is now being matched by IRS instructions to help
Americans figure out how much in healthcare taxes they owe Uncle
Sam. The agency has issued 21 pages of instructions, complete
with links to at least three long forms and nine tip sheets. It
is geared to those who have Obamacare or who owe a fine, dubbed
“shared responsibility payment,” for refusing to get health
insurance. The IRS warned that everybody must have health
insurance or pay the tax.
Death & Taxes: A Visual Guide To Where Your Tax Dollars Go
Zero Hedge - This infographic shows the Discretionary Budget of
the United States for 2015, and omits mandatory spending for
programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. In
other words, it shows where the government’s priorities are with
the money that it chooses to spend.
One Million Adults with Average Annual Income of $2,200 Set to
Lose Food Stamps in Coming Year
AllGov - The cutoffs will come in 2016 as a result of federal
welfare reform law adopted in 1996, which imposed a three-month
limit on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or
food stamps) eligibility for those aged 18-50 who aren’t
disabled or don’t have minor children, even if they are seeking
employment. States were allowed to suspend this limit during
times of high unemployment, but with the economy recovering, the
unemployment rate in many states has fallen to the point where
the limit kicks back in.
Total Smart Grid Control: “Warren Buffett Wants to Tell You When
You Can Wash Your Clothes”
Daily Sheeple - Bloomberg News began its recent piece on this
with the slightly different line, “Warren Buffett wants to tell
you the best time to wash your clothes.” But the article
continues on with not just Buffett wanting to give you a
friendly reminder of a more cost-effective time of day to use
energy… No apparently, in conjunction with Siemens AG, Buffett’s
UK Northern Powergrid Holdings Company is testing a new
smart-grid system that will be able to literally take control of
when a homeowner can use their appliances.
Breaking convention: New 3D food printer makes edible cookies
RT - Three-dimensional printers have not only entered the food
realm, but could also make printing meals an affordable reality.
This is what the XYZPrinting 3D Food Printer, shown off at CES
2015 in Las Vegas, is expected to achieve once it is mass
produced.
All Over America, Government Officials Are Cracking Down On
Preppers
Economic Collapse - Why would the government want to punish
people that are just trying to work hard, become more
self-sufficient and take care of their families? There are
approximately 3 million preppers in the United States today, and
often they appear to be singled out for punishment by
bureaucratic control freaks that are horrified at the thought
that there are families out there that actually want to try to
become less dependent on the system.
VIDEO: Connecticut Supreme Court upholds ruling that teen must
undergo chemo
Fox News - The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a prior ruling
Thursday that a 17-year-old cancer patient cannot refuse
chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma.
USDA refuses to test foods for glyphosate contamination, says
pesticides are safe to eat
(NaturalNews) The American food supply is teeming with deadly
pesticides. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),
headed by former Monsanto lawyer Tom Vilsack, says people
shouldn't worry because pesticides are completely safe to eat!
An Avocado a Day Keeps the Cardiologist Away
Natural Blaze - Avocados are known to be a nutrient-dense food,
high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Previous studies have
suggested that avocados are a cholesterol-lowering food, but
this is the first study -- to the researchers' knowledge -- to
look at health implications of avocados beyond monounsaturated
fatty acids.
Healthy high-fat diet protects the brain from aging
(NaturalNews) A diet high in healthy fats may actually slow the
aging process, including stemming off the brain degeneration
associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, according
to a study conducted by researchers from the Center for Healthy
Aging, University of Copenhagen and the Nationals Institute of
Health, and published in the journal Cell Metabolism.
The best natural sources of manganese
(NaturalNews) Manganese is a trace mineral that is present in
only small amounts in our bodies. It is considered an essential
nutrient and is responsible for a large number of biological
roles, including proper enzyme functioning, wound healing,
nutrient absorption and bone development. Manganese is also a
component of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD),
which helps fight cell-damaging free radicals.
Could You Eat on $3.37 a Day?
Dr. Mercola - How high is the step from food stamps to organic?
Far less than you would probably believe. Get the number
inside... as well as these 3 super inexpensive superfoods great
for everyone regardless of budget, and 53 phenomenal ways to
save on organic foods.
New antibiotic found in ‘grassy field’ proves effective
against drug-resistant bacteria
RT - Researchers may have found a new antibiotic that bacteria
will not become resistant to for decades, according to a new
study. The discovery came not in a lab, but in soil from Maine,
using a little-known device that’s “generating excitement.”
Inexpensive Vitamin Treats ‘So Many Diseases’ it Threatens Big
Pharma
Natural Society - Patients suffering from a loss of muscular
control, painful tingling, numbness and loss of sensation in
their limbs don’t have to undergo invasive surgeries or take
debilitating meds – they may be able to simply take high doses
of Vitamin B12. This vitamin benefits many other diseases as
well.
The Disease Fighting Properties of Pumpkin Seeds
Natural Blaze - This potent superfood boasts hard-to-get,
essential minerals such as zinc, manganese and magnesium plus
has been studied for its powerful effects against urogenital
issues, heart disease and osteoporosis.
Three Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe in Winter
AccuWeather - The cold winter months are just as hard on pets as
they are on people. There are three major concerns that animal
experts feel pet owners should be prepared for as winter weather
approaches.
Thursday
- January 8, 2015 - Today in History:
1790 - In the United States, George Washington delivered the first State
of the Union address.
1815 - The Battle of New Orleans began. The War of 1812 had officially
ended on December 24, 1814, with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. The
news of the signing had not reached British troops in time to prevent
their attack on New Orleans.
1853 - A bronze statue of Andrew Jackson on a horse was unveiled in
Lafayette Park in Washington, DC. The statue was the work of Clark
Mills.
1877 - Crazy Horse (Tashunca-uitco) and his warriors fought their final
battle against the U.S. Cavalry in Montana.
1900 - U.S. President McKinley placed Alaska under military rule.
1916 - During World War I, the final withdrawal of Allied troops from
Gallipoli took place.
1918 - U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announced his Fourteen Points as
the basis for peace upon the end of World War I.
1964 - U.S. President Lyndon Johnson declared a "War on Poverty."
1973 - Secret peace talks between the United States and North Vietnam
resumed near Paris, France.
1992 - U.S. President George H.W. Bush collapsed during a state dinner
in Tokyo. White House officials said Bush was suffering from stomach
flu.
1994 - Tonya Harding won the ladies' U.S. Figure Skating Championship in
Detroit, MI, a day after Nancy Kerrigan dropped out because of a
clubbing attack that injured her right knee. The U.S. Figure Skating
Association later took the title from Harding because of her involvement
in the attack.
1998 - Ramzi Yousef was sentenced to life in prison for his role of
mastermind behind the World Trade Center bombing in New York.
2011 - Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., was shot and critically wounded
when a gunman opened fire as the congresswoman met with constituents in
Tucson; six people were killed and 12 others were injured. (Jared Lee
Loughner has pleaded not guilty to 49 charges in connection with the
shooting.)
France mourns, police arrest suspects in Charlie Hebdo massacre
RT - Police have arrested several suspects over the Charlie Hebdo
massacre in Paris, which killed 12 people. The whole country has begun a
day of official mourning for what Francois Hollande called "an act of
exceptional barbarism."
Ron Paul: Paris Attack 'Obscene,' But Blowback for French
Interventionism
Ron Paul Institute - Dr. Paul made the point that Western countries,
including France, have been engaged in aggressive and interventionist
policies in the Middle East that have left hundreds of thousands of
people dead, while often supporting dictators and arming radicals. These
policies have consequences.
Fatal shooting at Charlie Hebdo HQ in Paris LIVE UPDATES
RT - At least 12 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire in the
headquarters of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in central Paris.
Police have launch a nationwide manhunt for three suspects.
Paris Attack: Gunmen Showed “Advanced Military Skills”
Kurt Nimmo - Trained killers sent by ISIS or a government? The gunmen
who stormed the offices of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris
“displayed a degree of skill and calmness that comes only from advanced
military training,” The Telegraph reports. The observation begs the
question: were the gunmen part of a military organization such as ISIS
or sent by a government with a professionally trained military?
France Armed Terrorists that Struck Paris
Tony Cartalucci - France, as part of a NATO-led coalition, has been
arming, funding, aiding, and otherwise perpetuating Al Qaeda terrorists
for years, beginning, on record in Libya with the overthrow of Libyan
leader Muammar Gaddafi and continuing until today with NATO's arming,
harboring, and backing of Al Qaeda terrorists including the so-called
"Islamic State" (ISIS) within and along Syria's borders.
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A Timeline: Where'd Paris Shooters Get Their Weapons?
VIDEO: Paris Shooting: What They’re Not Telling You
Paul Joseph Watson - The blame for today’s barbaric attack in Paris can
be partially laid at the feet of the PC-obsessed crowd for creating an
environment in which criticism of Islam was characterized as ‘Islamophobia’.
The proper response to today’s tragic events should be for EVERY
publication on the planet to print depictions of the Prophet Muhammad.
France Announced Aircraft Carrier For Gulf The Day Before Hebdo Attack
Brandon Turbeville - While certainly not conclusive evidence that the
attack on Charlie Hebdo was an “inside job,” it is without a doubt very
questionable that the French military announced that it will be sending
an aircraft carrier to the Gulf for the alleged purpose of “fighting
ISIS” the day before the barbaric terror attacks against controversial
French magazine.
No Recoil, No Blood, No Body Movement: Slow Motion Footage Of Paris
Officer Being Shot **Disturbing Images**
Daily Sheeple - Just hours after a police officer was reportedly
executed on the streets of Paris by Islamic terrorists, edited video
footage of the incident has emerged. In the original video, played at
normal speed, it appears that the officer pleading for his life was
executed at point blank range. One Youtube publisher has slowed down the
video and the new footage has raised some eyebrows. As depicted in the
slow-motion version, it appears that the weapon being fired at the
officer has no recoil. Moreover, the officer’s body does not seem to
respond like it should when being shot at point blank with a 7.62×39
AK47 round and no blood is shown after the firearm is discharged at him.
Charlie Hebdo Attackers: We’re Al-Qaeda from Yemen
Prison Planet - According to news reports, the attacks on the satirical
magazine Charlie Hebdo were carried out by a Yemeni offshoot of
al-Qaeda, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). AQAP and Yemen
figure large in the geopolitical schemes now underway throughout the
Arabian Sea region. In 2010, F. William Engdahl wrote...
Media Censoring Muhammad Cartoons Amid Paris Shooting
Kit Daniels - News outlets are censoring photos of Charlie Hebdo’s
Muhammad cartoons in their reporting of the Paris shooting, prompting
outrage from readers who are calling the decision cowardly.
‘Who’d dare publish now?’ Swedish cartoonist’s concerns after Paris
attack
RT - Famous Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, known for his controversial
drawings of the Prophet Muhammad, told RT that he fears for the freedom
of publications to print what they want, following the deadly shooting
in Paris that killed 12 people.
Over 4,000 Christians Killed for Faith-Related Reasons in 2014 says
report
Sputnik News - 4,344 Christians were killed and 1,062 Christian churches
were attacked for faith-based reasons between November 1, 2013 and
October 31, 2014, according to World Watch List (WWL). The number of
Christians killed is over two times greater than the 2,123 victims in
2013.
Ukrainian hacktivists block German government websites
RT - The Ukrainian hacktivist group CyberBerkut has blocked two German
government sites. They are angry that Ukraine's Prime Minister Arseny
Yatsenyuk plans to use billions from the EU to fund war in the east of
the country rather than rebuild it.
A Tale Of Two Record Unemployments: Italy vs Germany
Zero Hedge - For the first time ever, Italy's unemployment rate is more
than twice that of its European Union (one region, one monetary policy)
neighbor Germany. [...] bond yields are at record lows in both - leaving
us (and everyone else) questioning, just what it is that ECB QE will do
to help Europe's economies?
Ebola Kills Nearly 500 Health Care Workers - NBC News.com
NBC News - The Ebola virus has infected more than 800 health care
workers, killing nearly 500 of them, according to the latest numbers
released by the World Health Organization Wednesday. The epidemic
continues to spread across Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, and it's
now sickened more than 20,000 and killed more than 8,000 people, WHO
says. Although clinics have been set up in all three countries, the
epidemic is not yet under control.
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New York City steps up security at French Consulate and for
prominent media organizations after Paris terror attack
Daily Mail - The French Consulate and some media organizations
now have NYPD counterterrorism patrols, NBC New York reported.
Other places are reportedly being watched. Police have been seen
outside both the French Consulate and the Cultural Services of
the French Embassy in the United States which are both located
in on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
End
the Prosecution of Victimless Crimes in NYC
Jury Rights Project - We’re informing New York City jurors and
the NYC public of their historical right and sacred civic
responsibility to nullify bad laws in the jury box during the
entire month of January 2015.
Officer Who Tased 76-Yr-Old Man Fired
Crossroads Today - On Monday, the Victoria Police Department
announced Nathanial Robinson, the officer who tased a
76-year-old Pete Vasquez last month, had been fired. In a press
release, VPD said their decision was based on a completed
internal administrative investigation. The investigation found
Officer Robinson violated three departmental policies. Those
policies were Conduct and Performance, Use of Force, and Arrest
without a Warrant.
The U.S. has more jails than colleges. Here’s a map of where
those prisoners live
Washington Post - There were 2.3 million prisoners in the U.S.
as of the 2010 Census. It's often been remarked that our
national incarceration rate of 707 adults per every 100,000
residents is the highest in the world, by a huge margin. We tend
to focus less on where we're putting all those people. But the
2010 Census tallied the location of every adult and juvenile
prisoner in the United States. If we were to put them all on a
map, this is what they would look like...
Boston Time Capsule Opened — Coins, newspapers found
Boston Globe - The box was a time capsule, many of its items
first placed beneath the cornerstone of the Massachusetts State
House 220 years ago to mark the start of the building’s
construction. The history came in many forms. There were five
neatly folded newspapers, a collection of 23 coins dating as far
back as 1652, a medal depicting George Washington, a replica of
Colonial records, and a silver plate commemorating the erection
of the new State House.
$200 bn in debt looms over American oil and gas
RT - Plummeting Brent oil prices are putting pressure on North
American shale, which has sunk hundreds of billions of dollars
into investment, and could soon come crashing down. Tempted by
big returns, shale companies have borrowed more than $200
billion in bonds and loans, from Wall Street and London, to
cover development and projects that may not even come to
fruition. Oil producers' debt since 2010 has increased more than
55 percent, and revenues have slowed, rising only 36 percent
from September 2014, compared to 2010, according to the Wall
Street Journal.
On The Verge Of The Next Economic Crisis, 62 Percent Of
Americans Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck
Economic Collapse - Nearly two-thirds of all Americans are
completely and totally unprepared for the next economic crisis.
As you will read about below, a new survey has found that only
38 percent of Americans have enough money on hand to cover “a
$500 repair bill or a $1,000 emergency room visit”. That
essentially means that 62 percent of the people in this country
do not have an emergency fund.
YouTube: 1/07/2015 -- 6.7M earthquake strikes Panama + Dallas
Texas earthquake SWARM
dutchsinse - An actual earthquake 'swarm' is occurring in Dallas
Texas. SEVEN different events over the course of 1 day in
downtown Dallas near the old stadium site -- very close to what
appears to be some sort of abandoned oil/gas well.... Back to
back earthquakes strike Texas! 250 miles apart.. within one hour
of each other. Both at fracking operations.
The First Shale Casualty: WBH Energy Files For Bankruptcy; Many
More Coming
Zero Hedge - On Sunday, a private company that drills in Texas,
WBH Energy LP, and its partners, filed for bankruptcy
protection, saying a lender refused to advance more money. There
are many more to come.
Welcome to the Matrix: Enslaved by Technology and the Internet
of Things
The Rutherford Institute - If ever Americans sell their
birthright, it will be for the promise of expediency and comfort
delivered by way of blazingly fast Internet, cell phone signals
that never drop a call, thermostats that keep us at the perfect
temperature without our having to raise a finger, and
entertainment that can be simultaneously streamed to our TVs,
tablets and cell phones.
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GMO Farmer: ‘I Won’t Eat My Own Crops’
Natural Society - Like a thousand other farmers across the US,
Kirk Bair is a farmer looking for ways to grow food economically
and with as little labor as possible – but what are the moral
implications of planting food you are aware is toxic, and
selling it to your friends and neighbors? Is Bair in the right
for planting GMO seed, even if conventional seed is hard to come
by?
Survival Basics: Water and Water Storage
Natural Blaze - While having the gear is nice, anyone interested
in preparedness also needs to have a basic understanding of the
concepts behind water and water storage. Where to find, store,
purify, and filter water are all questions that need to be
asked, answered, and periodically reviewed.
Obesity Now Causes Half a Million Cancers a Year, Worldwide
Dr. Mercola - Fortunately, there is much you can do to lower your risk
for cancer. Prevention is key however, and maintaining a healthy weight
is part of a preventative lifestyle. I believe you can virtually
eliminate your risk of cancer and chronic disease, and radically improve
your chances of recovering from cancer if you currently have it, by
adhering to the following strategies, which will also help you normalize
your weight and insulin/leptin sensitivity.
Family's devastation after their healthy three-year-old daughter dies
from flu less than 72 hours after she began to feel unwell
Daily Mail - An Iowa family was left shocked and confused after their
three-year-old daughter died from the flu not even three days after she
fell ill. Ayzlee McCarthy, of Elk Horn, spent December 26 running around
the house with her siblings and playing with her Christmas gifts:
dress-up clothes and a doll of the snowman Olaf from the Disney movie
'Frozen.' A day later, her legs ached so badly, she couldn't walk. Then
on December 28, Ayzlee was rushed to a hospital in Des Moines and hooked
up to an IV. She died the following morning, just 13 days after her
third birthday, of influenza A and B with sepsis, The Des Moines
Register reported.
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Young Girl Loses Half Her Brain After MMR Vaccine
Health Impact News - Anne Abbot of Ohio shares the story about her
daughter's vaccine injury that caused her to lose half her brain at 2
years old. Her daughter was completely healthy prior to receiving her
vaccines.
Could this Hormone be the Real Solution to Hearing Loss?
Natural Society - A bioidentical hormone known as aldosterone may soon
make hearing aids obsolete in people with age-related hearing loss. This
is excellent news for anyone facing the social stigma of hearing loss or
the instant admission of aging announced by the wearing of a hearing
aid.
Conventional Sodium Advice WRONG, Large Study Confirms
Green Med Info - A large international study conducted in 17 countries
and recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found
the advice given by doctors to their heart patients and others with
regard to sodium has been WRONG.
Fast Acting with No Antidote... Is This Poison Sitting Around Your Home?
Dr. Becker - Bromethalin is a poison many manufacturers of rodenticides
are now using as a replacement for long-acting anticoagulants in
residential-use rat poison products. Manufacturers switched to
bromethalin in response to a 2008 EPA directive intended to make
rodenticides safer for kids, pets and wildlife. Unfortunately, although
the new bromethalin-containing products are meant to be safer, they have
an unintended consequence. Bromethalin is faster acting than older
rodenticides, and unlike long-acting anticoagulants, it has no antidote.
Wednesday
- January 7, 2015 - Today in History:
1782 - The Bank of North America opened in Philadelphia. It was the
first commercial bank in the United States.
1789 - Americans voted for the electors that would choose George
Washington to be the first U.S. president.
1896 - The "Fannie Farmer Cookbook" was published.
1904 - The distress signal "CQD" was established. 2 years later "SOS"
became the radio distress signal because it was quicker to send by
wireless radio.
1927 - Transatlantic telephone service began between New York and
London. 31 calls were made on this first day.
1927 - In Hinckley IL, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.
1942 - The World War II siege of Bataan began.
1953 - U.S. President Harry Truman announced the development of the
hydrogen bomb.
1959 - The United States recognized Fidel Castro's new government in
Cuba.
1975 - OPEC agreed to raise crude oil prices by 10%, which began a time
of world economic inflation.
1979 - Vietnamese forces captured the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh,
overthrowing the Khmer Rouge government.
1980 - U.S. President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that authorized
$1.5 billion in loans for the bail out of Chrysler Corp.
1990 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed to the public. The
accelerated rate of "leaning" raised fears for the safety of its
visitors.
1996 - One of the biggest blizzards in U.S. history hit the eastern
states. More than 100 deaths were later blamed on the severe weather.
1998 - Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky signed an affidavit
denying that she had an affair with U.S. President Clinton.
1999 - U.S. President Clinton went on trial before the Senate. It was
only the second time in U.S. history that an impeached president had
gone to trial. Clinton was later acquitted of perjury and obstruction of
justice charges.
2009 - Russia shut off all gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine. Prime
Minister Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the move and urged greater
international involvement in the energy dispute.
Palestine to gain right to prosecute Israel for war crimes
RT - Palestine will join the International Criminal Court on April 1,
announced UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday. The Palestinians
will be able to sue Israel for war crimes, a move the Israeli
administration has consistently opposed for decades.
Israel’s Palestinian tax move violates Oslo Accords – EU foreign policy
chief
RT - The EU's foreign policy chief called Israel’s move to freeze the
transfer of Palestinian tax revenues a violation of the Oslo Accords,
urging the nation to renew the payments. She advised both sides to
refrain from steps that might escalate the situation.... The EU official
was referring to a part of the set of agreements between the Israeli
government and the Palestine Liberation Organization aimed at achieving
a peace treaty between the sides.
Bild Warns German Govt Fears Greek Bank Runs, Financial System Collapse;
Prepares For Grexit
Zero Hedge - ...the German government is preparing for a possible Greek
exit, warning of financial system collapse, bank runs, and huge costs
for the rest of the EU.
Cuba Releases Some of the 53 ‘Political Prisoners’ on US List
Sputnik News - Cuba has released some of the 53 people who the US
considers to be political prisoners, who are currently incarcerated in
the country, according to an AFP report.
Half of UK Population to Get Cancer Diagnosis in Lifetime by 2020
Sputnik News - Macmillan Cancer Support's director for policy and
research in England stated that one in every two people in the United
Kingdom can expect to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their
lifetime by 2020.
US Selling Another 170 M-1 Abrams Tanks To Iraq After ISIS Captured 40
Last Summer
Zero Hedge - It appears that the US has decided to restock ISIS, if only
indirectly. ...the US is now selling a whopping 170 M-1 tanks to Iraq in
order to restock the 40 lost to ISIS last summer, and then some.
Obama’s India visit: US Secret Service to deploy surveillance satellites
Zee News - The US Secret Service is leaving nothing to chance as they
prepare a foolproof security mechanism for President Barack Obama during
his visit to India later this month. The advance team of the Secret
Service is already in India and is working in tandem with Indian
security agencies to workout security arrangements across the venues on
President's itinerary.
Opium Cultivation Hits New Record High in Afghanistan
Mikael Thalen - Afghanistan has once again set a new record for opium
cultivation despite a constant U.S. military presence for the last
thirteen years. According to a report from the United Nations Office on
Drugs and Crime (UNODC), opium production rose for the fourth
consecutive year in 2014.
Russian Default Risk Surges To New 6-Year Highs As Ruble Rubble Returns
Zero Hedge - Having bounced post-CBR intervention and somewhat
stabilized, the re-collapse in crude oil prices and continued weakness
in Russian macro data provided just the impetus for a re-plunge in the
Ruble (back above 63.5/USD) and surge in Russian bond yields (back to
14%). While Russian stocks are also retesting towards recent lows, it is
Russian CDS that is the most telling as it closed to day at 595bps - the
widest since March 2009. While these violent gyrations are new for
recent history, they are not a new phenomenon, but are quite
characteristic of the country’s financial history.
Saudi Arabia’s $750 Billion Bet Drives Brent Oil Below $54
Forbes - With Brent crude oil falling on Monday below $54 a barrel for
the first time in more than five years, it is clear that Saudi Arabia is
making a massive $750 billion bet in 2015 that the oil kingdom can
endure lower oil prices longer than other major oil producing countries
both within and outside OPEC, even including American shale.
CDC discovers its own researchers were accidentally exposed to Ebola in
the lab
(NaturalNews) Another major safety breach has occurred at a U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) testing laboratory in Atlanta,
Georgia. At least one technician working in a Biosafety Level 4 CDC
facility -- Level 5 is the highest -- may have been exposed to the Ebola
virus after specimens of the pathogen were mistakenly shipped to the
wrong location.
Untested Ebola Drugs Begin Trials in West Africa
(Reuters) - Medical charities say they have started trials of untested
drug treatments on Ebola patients in Liberia and Guinea for the first
time in an effort to control an epidemic that has killed more than 8,000
people in the region.
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U.S. News, Politics & Government |
German General Commands US Troops by Daniel New
NewsWithViews - Americans do not like the idea of foreign
commanders over US troops. In fact, both the American Legion and
the Veterans of Foreign Wars have passed resolutions condemning
such an action. Rolling Thunder and the Gulf War Veterans have
also expressed their specific displeasure.
Corporations have seized every branch of government
(NaturalNews) The legal system no longer functions to protect
ordinary Americans. It serves our oligarchic, corporate elites.
These elites have committed $26 billion in financial fraud. They
loot the U.S. Treasury, escape taxation, drive down wages, break
unions, pillage pension funds, gut regulation and oversight,
destroy public institutions including public schools and social
assistance programs, wage endless and illegal wars to swell the
profits of arms merchants, and--yes--authorize police to murder
unarmed black men.
Detained for 19 Days: Immigration Checkpoint Refusal Gone Wrong
Zach Weissmueller - Rosenberg immigrated to America 10 years ago
from Armenia. Memories and family stories of Soviet rule in his
country of origin infused him with strong political beliefs and
a reverence for individual rights. "Back then [in
Soviet-controlled Armenia], if you complained about the
government, they took you to Siberia," says Rosenberg. So
perhaps it’s no surprise that Rosenberg is a checkpoint
protester.
NYC Arrests Drop 56% for Second Week as Even the NYPD Union
Admitted Many Arrests Aren’t “Absolutely Necessary”
Daily Sheeple - Forgive me if this is a stupid and overly
obvious question, but shouldn’t all arrests be “absolutely
necessary?” The longer the NYPD strike goes on, the more obvious
it becomes just how unnecessary our American police state truly
is.... The first week, NYC arrests dropped 66% compared to the
same time last year; the following week, they were still down
56%.
Judge extends restrictions on tear gas use amid Ferguson
protests
RT - A federal judge has extended a restraining order regarding
use of tear gas in Ferguson, Missouri as part of a lawsuit
against local and state law enforcement that alleges use of the
chemical agent violated protesters' constitutional rights. US
District Judge Carol Jackson was to hear evidence on Tuesday in
the case, but decided instead to extend the temporary
restraining order for 45 days, according to KSDK.
President Obama vows to help Mexico in curbing its rising
violence
Washington Post - President Obama welcomed Mexico’s president to
the White House on Tuesday and pledged to help with the rising
violence that has gripped the country in recent months. Mexico
has been hit by mass protests and anger following the abduction
by police and local gang of 43 students from a teachers college
in September. “Our commitment is to be a friend and supporter of
Mexico in its efforts to eliminate the scourge of violence and
the drug cartels that are responsible for so much tragedy inside
of Mexico,” Obama said.
Thousands of undocumented immigrants apply for new California
driver’s license program
Raw Story - Thousands of immigrants lined up to apply for
driver’s licenses in California under a law that went into
effect on Friday, making the most populous U.S. state the latest
to expand the privilege to people in the country illegally....
Before noon, nearly 6,200 people had already applied for
licenses under the law, said DMV spokeswoman Jessica Gonzalez.
The law’s backers say they expect an estimated 1.4 million
driving age immigrants to apply for licenses over the next three
years.
California to Subsidize Car Insurance for Illegal Immigrants
The Gateway Pundit - State officials hope a new law that offers
California driver’s licenses to immigrants in the country
illegally will also spur them to buy insurance. To encourage the
practice, the California Department of Insurance is aggressively
marketing its Low Cost Auto Insurance program to the large pool
of immigrants projected to seek licenses under the AB 60 law
taking effect Jan. 1.
Homeland Security’s drone program a waste of money, audit finds
Washington Times - Homeland Security’s drone program has been a
waste of money so far according to the department’s inspector
general, who on Tuesday told the department to cancel plans to
spend nearly half a billion dollars on more of the aircraft. The
department paid more than $12,000 an hour to fly its drones,
kept them in the air far less than it had promised, and chiefly
used them over just 170 miles of the 1,993-mile border.
Flood of ‘boat people’: US Coast Guard sees 117% rise in Cubans
sailing to Florida
RT - The US Coast Guard saw a flood of Cuban immigrants
attempting to make the 90-mile trip to the shores of the United
States during December, stopping 481 migrants in 37 different
events ‒ a 117 percent increase from December 2013. In just the
first five days of 2015, a total of 96 Cuban migrants have been
interdicted at sea in seven separate events in the Florida
Straits, the US Coast Guard (USCG) announced. The Department of
Homeland Security’s maritime agency repatriated 121 Cuban
migrants to their home country on Monday.
Challenge to Boehner Falls Just a Few Votes Short
Breitbart - An attempt to oust current Speaker John Boehner
(R-Ohio) from his position fell just a few votes short today,
frustrating conservative activists who have lost confidence in
Boehner’s ability to lead the fight against President Obama’s
agenda.
‘Active
Shooter’ Situation at Texas at VA Hospital
Breitbart - A doctor was shot at the El Paso VA Healthcare
System and the shooter reportedly shot himself, according to the
local El Paso Times. The hospital system is near Fort Bliss. An
active shooter situation is underway at Fort Bliss in El Paso,
Texas. Confirmation has been received from a military spokesman
that a search is currently underway on the West Texas fort,
according to the Associated Press (AP).
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Active shooter reported at Texas Army clinic
10 Key Events That Preceded The Last Financial Crisis That Are
Happening Again RIGHT NOW
Economic Collapse - Bill Gross, considered by many to be the
number one authority on government bonds on the entire planet,
made headlines all over the world on Tuesday when he released
his January Investment Outlook. I don’t know if we have ever
seen Gross be more negative about a new year than he is about
2015.
Plummeting Oil Prices Drag S&P 500 to Three-Month Low
Sputnik News - The S&P 500, a stock index that consists of 500
of the United States’ largest companies, fell by 1.83 percent to
close at 2,020.58, its biggest decline since October 9, 2013.
The S&P 500 energy index fell by 4 percent, a daily percentage
drop it has not seen since late November. In addition, the US
crude oil prices fell below $50 a barrel for the first time
since 2009.
Precious Metals Dealer To Pay Employees In Bitcoin Even As
"Go-To" Bitcoin Exchange Is Massively Hacked
Zero Hedge - Denver-based precious metals dealer AmagiMetals
announced something curious: it would paid its staff in Bitcoin.
As it reported in its press release, "its entire staff will
voluntarily accept a portion of individual employee paychecks in
Bitcoin in 2015 through a new service called Bitwage.
VIDEO: Osceola County, FL is set to become one of the first in
the country to Audit Foreclosure Fraud
StopForeclosureFraud - If every County/Parish in the Country
would follow Osceola County, I believe there would be a halt on
illegal foreclosures!
Obama ‘not to sign’ Keystone XL pipeline bill, Senate set for
Friday vote
RT - While Republicans hope legislation approving the Keystone
XL pipeline will pass a Senate vote on Friday, the White House
says that President Barack Obama will not sign it anyway.
9 Earthquakes Rock North Texas In Less Than A Day
CBS News - Nine earthquakes, three of them greater than a 3.0 in
magnitude, rocked the DFW area on Tuesday afternoon and into
early Wednesday, knocking items off of walls, causing cracks to
appear in ceilings and generally rattling nerves across the
region.
3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Dallas
Zero Hedge - Just a few short hours after a series of deep, if
not very strong, earthquakes shook north-central Oklahoma,
moments ago the ground zero of the US energy industry, the city
of Dallas, TX, felt the ground shaking. According to the USGS,
this was due to a 3.5 magnitude quake, which stuck at a depth of
some 3.2 miles below the Texas city.
Disruptive Tech: “3D Printing Could Undermine Sanctions,” Change
Warfare and Upend Supply Chains
Mac Slavo - “Reducing barriers to arms manufacturing” is just
one of the consequences playing out from the adoption of
revolutionary 3D printers. The price of printers has come down
from half a million dollars to less than $10k, and the
expiration of several key patents is making much more possible.
It has the power to decentralize production and, powered by
robotic factory work, forever alter the economics of
manufacturing.
Former HHS official sentenced to 25 years in prison for child
pornography charges
Washington Post - A former acting director of cybersecurity at
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) who said
he was interested in the rape and murder of children has been
sentenced to 25 years in prison for child pornography charges.
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USDA May ‘Regulate Non-GMO Seed Banks To Death’
Natural Blaze - If the various agencies of the US Department of
Agriculture have their way, seed banks will soon be a thing of
the past. Currently, there are thousands of seed banks across
America saving heirloom and specially cultivated seeds for
everything from cannabis to cauliflower, but with outlandish
regulations proposed by Big Ag and the Dept of Ag, all those
seeds could soon be in danger.
Top five emergency first aid items you probably didn't even
realize were medicine
(NaturalNews) When it comes to emergency medicine for preppers,
everybody is already aware of the extraordinary usefulness of
things like nano silver, fish antibiotics and off-the-shelf
antiseptics such as povidone iodine.
Unsafe arsenic levels in rice and poultry - How to avoid it
(NaturalNews) Lately there has been a lot of publicity about
unsafe arsenic levels in rice and poultry due to a report from
Consumer Reports. This is very disconcerting to hear, especially
if you have only heard of arsenic as a poison.
Pro-Vaccine Lobbyists Trying to Ban Dr. Sherri Tenpenny from
Entering Australia
Activist Post - Fresh on the heels of Australia's government
effectively silencing criticism of vaccines and the promotion of
homeopathic benefits, it appears a heated social media campaign
has been launched to stop Dr. Sherri Tenpenny from stepping foot
in Australia. Why - because she has talked about the damaging
effects of vaccines. It turns out, she is set to give six
seminars in March, along with a homeopath, on parenting healthy
babies.
U.S. Hospitals Expose Critically Ill Children to Harmful
Glyphosate Herbicides
Sustainable Pulse - PediaSure Enteral Nutritional Drink, which
is widely used by hospitals in the U.S. for children who are in
need of nutrition in intensive care.... The PediaSure Enteral
Nutritional Drink tested contains GM maize (GM corn syrup) and
GM soya, both of which are sprayed with glyphosate-based
herbicides (these include Monsanto’s ‘RoundUp’ herbicide),
during the growing season and at harvest as a drying agent.
8 Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger
Natural Blaze - Modern science has proven ginger’s effectiveness
not only as a remedy for nausea and vomiting, but for a host of
other health ailments. Here are some areas in which the
therapeutic properties of ginger have been studied...
Eat more cultured and fermented foods if you want to be smart,
slim and healthy
(NaturalNews) Weight loss isn't the only advantage of increasing
your intake of probiotics; they might actually make you smarter
too. If you find yourself struggling with brain fog, depression
or anxiety, the problem may lie in the gut.
Top Reasons Why Eating Garlic On An Empty Stomach Good
Natural News Blogs - Garlic is probably one of the
earliest-discovered of the “superfoods” and is likely still one
of the best. Its health benefits are truly amazing, and regular
use of it can have a positive impact on literally every system
of the body. Below is more information on the benefits of garlic
for your health and why it is important to consume it on an
empty stomach; two DIY garlic-based remedies are also given.
The #1 Reason You Must Read Ingredient Lists: The FDA Admits
They Can’t Do Their Job
Food Babe - There’s an implication out there that everything
allowed in processed food - preservatives, artificial
sweeteners, thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers - have gone
through some sort of rigorous testing by the FDA proving they’re
okay to eat - but in most cases they haven’t!... In fact, the
FDA is sometimes not even aware that a new ingredient has been
introduced into our food.... The FDA claims that so as not to
waste government resources, they will just let the manufacturer
decide whether an ingredient is safe to eat or not.
12 Ways to Rebuild Your Life and Make it Ridiculously Amazing
Natural Blaze - What if one day you woke up and decided that you
were tired of feeling tired and that you had enough of
everything? Enough of stress and anxiety, enough of anger and
resentment, enough of struggle, lack, pain and poverty, enough
of tears, heartbreaks, self destructive thoughts, behaviors and
relationships and enough of all that is negative and toxic? What
if you decided that you wanted to change yourself and your life
but didn’t know where exactly to start, what then?
US retailer pulls Chinese dog treats fearing they killed 1,000
pets
RT - A major US pet retailer, Petco, has announced the removal
of all China-made dog food from stores over concerns it could
have caused the death of some 1,000 pets. The move will likely
cost the company tens of millions of dollars. Pet deaths and
illnesses were investigated by the US Food and Drug
Administration, which “received in total more than 4,800
complaints of illness in pets” between 2007 and 2014. The
stricken pets, mostly dogs, ate treats “nearly all of which are
imported from China,” the FDA report said.
Tuesday
- January 6, 2015 - Today in History:
1838 - Samuel Morse publicly demonstrated the telegraph for the first
time.
1900 - In India, it was reported that millions of people were dying from
starvation.
1900 - Off of South Africa, the British seized the German steamer
Herzog. The boat was released on January 22, 1900.
1912 - New Mexico became the 47th U.S. state.
1942 - The first commercial around-the-world airline flight took place.
Pan American Airlines was the company that made history with the feat.
1945 - The Battle of the Bulge ended with 130,000 German and 77,000
Allied casualties.
1950 - Britain recognized the Communist government of China.
1952 - "Peanuts" debuted in Sunday papers across the United States.
1967 - U.S. and South Vietnamese forces launched a major offensive,
known as Operation "Deckhouse V", in the Mekong River delta.
1974 - CBS radio debuted "Radio Mystery Theatre."
1982 - William G. Bonin was convicted in Los Angeles, CA, of being the
"freeway killer" who had murdered 14 young men and boys.
1994 - Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the right leg by an
assailant at Cobo Arena in Detroit, MI. Four men were later sentenced to
prison for the attack, including Tonya Harding's ex-husband.
1998 - The spacecraft Lunar Prospect was launched into orbit around the
moon. The craft was crashed into the moon, in an effort to find water
under the lunar surface, on July 31, 1999.
1999 - The 106th U.S. Congress opened. The 1st item on the agenda was
the impeachment proceedings of President Bill Clinton. The trial was set
to begin January 7, 1999.
2001 - With the vanquished Vice President Al Gore presiding, Congress
certified Republican George W. Bush the winner of the close and bitterly
contested 2000 presidential election.
2005 - Former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen was arrested 41 years
after three civil rights workers were slain in Mississippi. (Killen was
later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 60 years in prison.)
US and Russia in danger of returning to era of nuclear rivalry
The Guardian - Tensions have been taken to a new level by US threats of
retaliatory action for Russian development of a new cruise missile.
Washington alleges it violates one of the key arms control treaties of
the cold war, and has raised the prospect of redeploying its own cruise
missiles in Europe after a 23-year absence.
Did The United Arab Emirates Just Declare War On Greece?
Zero Hedge - Just over 4 months ago, the US was furious as the
“mysterious” bloc launching bombing raids on Libya was identified as
consisting of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. This weekend saw another
“mysterious” bombing raid, but as AP reports, this time it was not on
Libya directly but on a Greek-owned tanker ship at the eastern Libyan
port of Darna (killing 2 sailors). The Greeks have strongly condemned
this “unprovoked and cowardly” act and are taking all necessary steps to
identify and punish the perpetrators.
Thousands protest ‘Nazism, racism’ amid huge anti-Islam rallies in
Germany (VIDEO)
RT - Tensions are high in Germany as both supporters and opponents of
the Patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of the West (PEGIDA)
group are hitting the streets in record numbers. Thousands of PEGIDA
critics are calling to block the “racist” rallies. Around 30,000 people
came out to protest against the PEGIDA rallies all across Germany, which
they view as a racist movement, AP reported.
‘Something wrong with Ukraine, EU’: Czech leader condemns ‘Nazi
torchlight parade’
RT - The chilling slogans and a flagrant demonstration of nationalist
symbols during the neo-Nazi march in Kiev reminded the Czech President
Milos Zeman of Hitler's Germany. He said something was “wrong” both with
Ukraine and the EU which didn’t condemn it.
Russia sanctions 'must be lifted now' says French President Hollande
RT - French President Francois Hollande is wary of the impact economic
crisis in Russia might have on Europe. He has called for sanctions
imposed against Moscow to be lifted as soon as there’s progress in peace
talks over Ukraine. “If Russia has a crisis, it is not necessarily good
for Europe,” Hollande said during a two-hour interview with radio
station France Inter. “I'm not for the policy of attaining goals by
making things worse, I think that sanctions must stop now.”
ISIL is reportedly setting up a bank in attempt to 'legitimatize' itself
as a nation state
Al Jazeera - Reports that the group has opened its first bank in the
Iraqi city of Mosul and delivered a budget for the territory that it
controls are difficult to confirm, but a Mosul religious leader speaking
to Al-Araby Al Jadeed website says that is exactly what they have done.
And it shouldn't surprise you.
Israel to ask U.S. congressmen to halt aid to Palestinians
Haaretz - A senior Israeli official said on Sunday Jerusalem would be
contacting pro-Israel members of the U.S. Congress to ensure the
enforcement of legislation stipulating that if the Palestinians initiate
any action against Israel at the ICC, the State Department would have to
stop American aid to the PA, which comes to some $400 million annually.
The stop-gap funding bill was passed in Congress last month.
Euro hits lowest level in 9 years amidst Greece uncertainty
RT - The euro fell to $1.1861, its weakest level since 2006 on the back
of uncertainty over Greece’s position within the single currency. A
strong dollar and expectations that the European Central Bank will beef
up its stimulus program have also not helped. The euro dropped to a low
of $1.1861 against the dollar during Asian trading hours on Monday.
However, it did pick up slightly to trade at $1.1950 during European
trading. This has seen the single currency lose as much as 1.2 percent
of its value.
London police spend millions snooping on journalists, FoI request
reveals
RT - The FoI comes as British police continue to face criticism for
their heavy handed tactics against reporters in the UK. Last year,
police were said to have used the controversial Regulation of Invest
Powers Act (RIPA) law in order to access communications data, despite
such information being ‘privileged’ under the law in order to protect
sources.
Travelers from Mali no longer need to go through enhanced Ebola
screenings
Washington Post - Additional screening is no longer needed for people
traveling from Mali because it has been 42 days since the last patient
in that country had contact with a person who was not wearing the proper
protective gear, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
Department of Homeland Security said Monday.
Ebola wipes out every mother in Liberian village
The Telegraph - "Although it feels like Liberia is coming out of the end
of the crisis, it is now dealing with the aftermath, and what it has
left behind is huge groups of children who are on their own. When we
visited Joeblow, it seemed normal at first, with children in the street,
men, a couple of old women. But then we realized there were no other
women anywhere.
Sierra Leone Announces New, Extended Anti-Ebola Measures
VOA News - Sierra Leone Sunday introduced new Ebola screening measures
at the Freetown International Airport after two workers apparently
contracted the virus.
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The CIA's Watchdog Is Resigning After Revealing That Spies
Hacked the Senate
National Journal - The CIA's internal watchdog will resign at
the end of January, a departure that comes just months after his
office found that the spy agency had hacked into computers used
by Senate staffers to investigate its Bush-era "enhanced
interrogation techniques," the CIA said Monday.
#FireBoehner: Backlash Against Boehner Explodes On Social Media
Kit Daniels - Social media has exploded in opposition to Rep.
John Boehner, who faces re-election as House Speaker and has
profited from owning millions in stocks benefiting from
Obamacare.
Fraternal Order of Police lobbies for new federal hate crime law
Police State USA - The 300,000-member Fraternal Order of Police
(FOP) is demanding that the U.S. Congress and President Barack
Obama “act now” to expand the federal hate crimes statute and
add police officers as a protected class. In a recent press
release, the police union boasts that it has spent years
lobbying for more federalization of crime and punishment. The
presser cites a handful of recent incidents, nationally, in
which police officers were attacked while on the job.
Obamacare Architects At Harvard Furious After Learning They Are
Not Exempt From Obamacare
Zero Hedge - The brain incubator at Harvard, the place which
according to legend, and certainly the US News and World
Report's annual paid college infomercial, is the repository for
some of the smartest people in the world, is furious. The reason
- Harvard's illustrious faculty has learned that they too will
be subject to their own policy recommendations as relates to
Obamacare, which they themselves helped conceive.
Ferguson Grand Juror Sues to Be Allowed to Talk About Case
ABC News - The suit does not seek to allow grand jurors in all
Missouri cases to be free to discuss proceedings. But it argues
that the Ferguson case was unique, and that allowing the juror
to speak would be valuable to the national debate about race and
police tactics that followed the shooting.
Black Lives Matter Protesters Target White People Eating Brunch
Paul Joseph Watson - Black Lives Matter protesters demonstrated
against police brutality across New York on Sunday by
interrupting white people eating brunch, a clear sign that the
movement which, started with unrest in Ferguson, Missouri back
in November, is beginning to lose steam.
Sharyl Attkisson sues administration over computer hacking
Fox News - Former CBS News correspondent Sharyl Attkisson has
sued the Justice Department over the hacking of her computers,
officially accusing the Obama administration of illegal
surveillance while she was reporting on administration scandals.
In a series of legal filings that seek $35 million in damages,
Attkisson alleges that three separate computer forensic exams
showed that hackers used sophisticated methods to
surreptitiously monitor her work between 2011 and 2013.
10 Ways to Opt Out of the System
Activist Post - Yes, the system is tightening its control as
more people begin to see it for what it is. Yes, mathematically
and rationally, the system is nearing collapse. But the fix will
not be found with anger and predictions of doom, and the fix
will not come from petitioning a lawmaker, a regulator, or a
sheriff. The fix can only come from you.
New IRS Rules on Dark Money Likely Won’t Be Ready Before 2016
Election
RINF - The Internal Revenue Service says it won't come out with
new proposed rules for so-called dark money groups until late
spring at the earliest, increasing the likelihood that no
changes will take effect before the 2016 elections. These groups
— social welfare nonprofits that can engage in politics, but do
not have to disclose their donors — have become a major force in
elections, pouring at least $257 million into the 2012
elections. The Wesleyan Media Project estimates that dark money
paid for almost half the TV ads aired in the 2014 Senate races.
$5mn worth of bitcoin missing in major cryptocurrency exchange
hack
RT - About $5.1 million in virtual currency, or 19,000 units,
went missing from Bitstamp, a major bitcoin exchange, after a
colossal security lapse forced it to halt services. The heist
follows bitcoin’s more than 50 percent collapse in value.
"If Oil Drops To $40 The Geopolitical Consequences Could Be
Terrifying"
Zero Hedge - Large and rapid rises and falls in the price of
crude oil have correlated oddly strongly with major geopolitical
and economic crisis across the globe. Whether driven by problems
for oil exporters or oil importers, the 'difference this time'
is that, thanks to central bank largesse, money flows faster
than ever and everything is more tightly coupled with that flow.
This
chart is a ticking time bomb for stocks
CNBC News - The last six years for the U.S. stock market have
been an indomitable buying orgy fueled by the Federal Reserve's
zero interest rate policy, causing the S&P 500 to triple in
value. One metric says it may have gone too far. Borrowing to
buy stocks, as measured by the NYSE monthly margin debt figures,
ended 2014 at its highest level relative to the size of the U.S.
economy since 1929. In absolute terms, it's the highest ever.
The 2015 Federal Budget Ended Pension Protections for Millions
of Retirees
Truthdig - In the last few days of the 113th Congress, lawmakers
snuck a rule into the 2015 federal budget that endangers
retiring Americans by eliminating the government’s legal
obligation to insure pensions in the event the funds cannot pay
retirees.... “We’ve abolished the government guarantee on
pension funds if the pension fund is run by a labor union,”
meaning that it has “more than one employer contributing to it,
like airline funds, truckers funds… we’re going to give the fund
managers, mainly the financial managers on Wall Street, the
right to cut back on these pensions that are due.”
What Prices Look Like Before and After A Mandatory Minimum Wage
Increase
Mac Slavo - Minimum wage workers in 19 states are bringing in
2015 with expectations that they’ll make more money this year
than last. While the recent pay bump will no doubt lead to
higher income, what many who supported wage hikes like Seattle’s
$15 per hour minimum fail to consider is where that money comes
from.
Price of olive oil soaring after worst harvest in over a decade
The Guardian - Forget scouring the January sales for clothes and
electrical goods and cheap Christmas wrapping paper for next
year – the thing to be stocking up on this month is olive oil. A
dreadful 12 months for olives in several major producing
countries has led to 2014 being labelled the “black year” for
the industry and to the doubling of the bulk cost of olive oil
in some areas.
Homeland Security Dept. Blunder Opened Door to Cybersecurity
Attacks on Power and Water Systems
AllGov - A Freedom of Information Act request was filed with DHS
for documents on Operation Aurora, which was a cyberattack on
Google. The department responded with 800 pages of documents,
according to Patrick Tucker at Defense One. However the
documents weren’t about Operation Aurora, but were instead on
the Aurora Project, which in 2007 demonstrated how easy it would
be to disable the nation’s electric and water supply grids.
Air regulators ban "visible chimney smoke" from woodstoves in
Eugene area
The Oregonian - Woodstove owners in the Eugene-Springfield area
have been pouring on the fuel during a cold snap, and
air-quality regulators say a buildup of pollution means the
burning has to be curbed. A ban on visible chimney smoke could
last through Sunday, when warmer weather is expected.
FBI: No Expectation of Privacy from Stingrays in Public
Mikael Thalen - Two U.S. Senators attempting to investigate
government use of cellphone interceptors, commonly referred to
as “Stingrays,” have confirmed that no search warrants are
obtained when FBI agents use the devices in public. Senators
Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) discovered
the startling information during a private briefing last year in
which agency officials laid out a list of warrant exemptions.
Pupillometry – The Cutting Edge of Mind Control
Activist Post - Big brother is here, and he has some shocking
new technologies up his sleeve that give him unprecedented
access to your thoughts, feelings and intentions. Mind control
is more sophisticated than ever, and you may not even be aware
that your eyes are giving high-tech intruders access to your
mind.
CFR: Unvaccinated are Healthier than Vaccinated Populations
(REFUSERS) - (Comment) The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
recently published a disease map purporting to show that disease
outbreaks are the fault of the unvaccinated. While the
mainstream media like PBS ran the story, they missed the fact
that the CFR map shows the highest disease outbreaks in the
most-vaccinated populations.
Five best natural anti-inflammatory herbs
(NaturalNews) Inflammation is characterized as swelling and
redness on the skin's surface associated with pain. Inflammation
is the body's reaction to threatening or harmful stimuli. On
occasion, many people may experience mild inflammation flare-ups
due to environmental allergens, micro-organisms or toxins. When
flare-ups become more frequent than occasional, a person may be
at risk for tissue damage, due to chronic inflammation.
Could the Ineffective Flu Shot be Causing More Severe Flu
Outbreaks, Including Deaths?
Health Impact News - Fox 4 News in Kansas City recently reported
the story of a local woman who died from flu complications just
after her 37th birthday. Her family reports that she was
healthy, and that she was required to receive the flu shot
because she was a nursing student. Here is the report...
Study: Painkiller Overdose Deaths Decrease Dramatically In
420-Friendly States
Marguerite Arnold - According to a report this year from the
esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA),
fatal overdoses caused by prescription painkillers dropped
dramatically in states where cannabis is legal for medical and
recreational use. Access to medical cannabis, according to the
study, is responsible for an overall 25% drop in fatalities
associated with prescription drugs taken for chronic pain.
Myth-Melting Study Finds Chocolate Burns Belly Fat, Improves
Cholesterol
Green Med Info - Chocolate 'makes you fat' and 'clogs your
arteries,' right? Not so, according to a new study using 3
ounces of dark chocolate a day for one week.
These 5 Foods Could Be Making You Fat
Natural Society - Looking at the research and the opinions of
top nutrition experts, here are the 5 foods that are making
people fat (and most people do not even know).
Newly Renamed High Fructose Corn Syrup Contains Toxic Mercury
Natural Society - There is concerning and sneaky secrets behind
the ingredient known as high-fructose corn syrup. This
mercury-containing ingredient can cause many problems.
Cat Owners Beware: Ignoring These 10 Home Hazards Can Be Fatal
Dr. Becker - You're so excited to bring home your new kitty. But watch
out... kittens can be sneaky and mischievous pets and they need you to
protect them, especially when young. Check your home against this list
to make sure that your beloved pet avoids harmful or deadly accidents.
Monday
- January 5, 2015 - Today in History:
1781 - Richmond, VA, was burned by a British naval expedition led by
Benedict Arnold.
1896 - It was reported by The Austrian newspaper that Wilhelm Roentgen
had discovered the type of radiation that became known as X-rays.
1903 - The general public could use the Pacific cable for the very first
time.
1914 - Ford Motor Company announced that there would be a new daily
minimum wage of $5 and an eight-hour workday.
1925 - Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross was sworn in as the governor of Wyoming
She was the first female governor in the U.S.
1933 - Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began.
1940 - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) got its very first
demonstration of FM radio.
1972 - U.S. President Richard M. Nixon ordered the development of the
space shuttle.
1987 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan underwent prostate surgery.
1993 - The state of Washington executed Westley Allan Dodd. It was
America's first legal hanging since 1965. Dodd was an admitted child sex
killer.
1998 - U.S. Representative Sonny Bono died in skiing accident.
2004 - After 14 years of denials, Pete Rose publicly admitted that he'd
bet on baseball while manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
2011 - Rep. John Boehner of Ohio was elected speaker as Republicans
regained control of the House of Representatives on the first day of the
new Congress.
Afghan president: Troops withdrawal deadline may need to be ‘reexamined’
RT - With the US-led coalition pullout in full swing and Afghan forces
having assumed full responsibility for national security, the country’s
president has called on to President Obama to reconsider a slower
withdrawal schedule.
"Now There's Not Even Soap" Maduro Heads To China To 'Save' Socialist
Utopia Venezuela
Zero Hedge - As President Maduro decries the loss of $100 oil
“stability”, vowing to return oil prices to their rightful places (and
heads to China for help), lines reach for miles for milk and soap… and
the people defy governmental bans on photographing empty market shelves…
“We couldn’t find shampoo, so we washed our hair with soap. Now there’s
not even soap.”
Israel to freeze tax payment to Palestinians over ICC bid
Al Jazeera - Israel will withhold critical tax revenue and seek ways to
bring war crimes prosecutions against Palestinian leaders in retaliation
for Palestinian moves to join the International Criminal Court (ICC),
Israeli officials said on Saturday.
AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Had No Permit to Fly on Day It Crashed: Transport
Ministry
Sputnik News - Indonesia's Transportation Ministry blamed the AirAsia
Indonesia airline for flying without authorization on the day AirAsia
flight QZ8501 crashed. In addition, Transport Minister Ignasius Jonan
blamed the pilot of the crashed plane for not undergoing a briefing on
weather conditions prior to the flight.
Russia's "Startling" Proposal To Europe: Dump The US, Join The Eurasian
Economic Union
Zero Hedge - Russia has presented a startling proposal to overcome the
tensions with the EU: The EU should renounce the free trade agreement
with the United States TTIP and enter into a partnership with the newly
established Eurasian Economic Union instead. A free trade zone with the
neighbors would make more sense than a deal with the US.
Russian President Putin Signs GMO Labeling Liability Law
Sustainable Pulse - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the
Russian Federation Code of Administrative Offences into law, including a
new article establishing liability for the violation of mandatory
requirements for the labeling of food products that contain GMOs.
US sanctions North Korea over Sony hack and classifies attack evidence
Ars Technica - The latest sanctions against North Korea's defense
apparatus, its state-owned arms exporter, and 10 individuals are largely
symbolic. The country is already deeply isolated from the world over its
nuclear ambitions. Still, it's the first time the US has imposed
sanctions against a nation to retaliate over the hack of an American
company.
US and Australia block Palestinian statehood bid at UN
Hang The Bankers - The UN Security Council has failed to adopt the Arab
coalition’s bid calling for the creation of a Palestinian state and an
end to Israeli “occupation”. The veto power US and Australia voted
against the move with 5 abstentions. The draft resolution gathered only
8 votes in favour, so it was automatically defeated. The US however
still used its veto power and voted against the resolution.
UK: Anti-terror plan to spy on toddlers 'is heavy-handed’
The Telegraph - Nursery school staff and registered childminders must
report toddlers at risk of becoming terrorists, under counter-terrorism
measures proposed by the Government. The directive is contained in a
39-page consultation document issued by the Home Office in a bid to
bolster its Prevent anti-terrorism plan.
New ‘Monsanto Law’ in Africa Would Force GMOs on Farmers
Natural Society - The front lines of the food sovereignty war in Ghana
are swelling as the national parliament gives support to the Plant
Breeders Bill. This proposed legislation contains rules that would
restrict farmers from ancient practices: freely saving, swapping, and
breeding seeds. Under new laws protecting the intellectual property
rights of biotech, farmers would be subject to hefty fines for growing
anything that has been ‘patented,’ even if their crops were
cross-pollinated.
Patient Exposed To Ebola Hospitalized In Omaha
WOWT - An American health worker exposed to the Ebola virus while
working in Sierra Leone arrived in Omaha Sunday afternoon and is now
being monitored at Nebraska Medicine.... "I can't comment on if the
patient does or doesn't have any kind of symptoms at this point, but I
can say the crew inside the biocontainment unit, the crew that received
the patient at the airport, is treating this patient as if he or she
does have the virus, just out of an abundance of caution," said Nebraska
Medicine spokesman Taylor Wilson.
Ebola-infected UK nurse fighting for her life
(AFP) - A British nurse with Ebola was fighting for her life Sunday as
two health workers, who also spent time in Sierra Leone, were placed
under observation in the US and Germany. On Saturday, the London
hospital where nurse Pauline Cafferkey is being treated, said her health
had taken a turn for the worse.
Congo showed transfusion therapy can work, but scientists don't know why
The Independent - Called passive immunotherapy, it takes antibodies
circulating in the blood of Ebola patients who have survived the disease
and injects them into patients showing symptoms of the infection. The
hope is that the “foreign” antibodies will curb the virus’s replication
within the body of the patient.
Side Effects Vex Anti-Malaria Push in Sierra Leone
Scientific American - Sogbandi Botton was hired by the government to
track down people who show symptoms of Ebola and deliver them to medical
care. But Botton, a medical student, says that most of the health
complaints he has heard lately can be traced to the side effects of a
malaria drug. “People are vomiting and tired,” he says. “Two of them
couldn’t even stand up.”
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Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Congress
Ron Paul Institute - Since New Year’s is traditionally a time
for resolutions, and since the new Congress convenes this week,
I thought I would suggest some New Year’s resolutions for
Congress...
Cops turn backs on NYC mayor once more at slain officer’s wake
(PHOTOS)
RT - Thousands of NYPD officers turned their backs on Mayor Bill
de Blasio as he delivered a eulogy at the Brooklyn funeral of
murdered police officer Wenjian Liu.
Mystery: Sandy Hook Victim Dies (again) in Pakistan
Adan Salazar - A large-scale attack on a school in Peshawar,
Pakistan, last month left 132 school children and 10 teachers
dead. Among the alleged victims emerged the familiar face of
Noah Pozner, one of the children supposedly killed in the
December 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown,
Connecticut.
License Plate Trackers Send Passenger Photos to Police Databases
The New American - The latest loss of liberty involves the
ability of license plate tracking software to recognize the
faces of individual travelers in target vehicles. A company
called ElsaAG North America…has developed automatic license
plate readers (ALPR) and is aggressively marketing its high-tech
trackers to U.S. law enforcement. Vigilant Solutions, another
ALPR manufacturer, boasts of being a “trusted provider to tens
of thousands of law enforcement professionals.” The Vigilant
database reportedly “contains 2 billion entries," with “70
million additional license plate photographs being added each
month.”
Wearing a hoodie in public in Oklahoma could soon net you $500
fine
KFOR News - The cold Oklahoma weather has many sporting hoodies
outside to help fight the cold, but wearing a hood in a public
place could soon be against the law. The idea of banning hoods
is not new to Oklahoma, right now, there is a law banning hoods
during crimes that’s been around since the 20’s.... Now, a
proposal for an amendment to that law, could make it illegal to
hide your identity in public. The fine for your fashion crime?
$500.
11 Predictions Of Economic Disaster In 2015 From Top Experts All
Over The Globe
Economic Collapse - At this point, the warning cries have become
a deafening roar as a whole host of prominent voices have
stepped forward to sound the alarm. The following are 11
predictions of economic disaster in 2015 from top experts all
over the globe…
The year of dollar danger for the world
The Telegraph - America’s closed economy can handle a surging
dollar and a fresh cycle of rising interest rates. Large parts
of the world cannot.... There will be a mouth-watering chance to
invest in the assets of the BRICS and mini-BRICS at bargain
prices, but first they must do penance for $5.7 trillion in
dollar debt, and then do surgery on obsolete growth models.
US Debt Soars By $100 Billion On Last Day Of 2014, Hits Record
$18.14 Trillion
Zero Hedge - As of the last day of 2014, total US debt soared by
$98 billion in one day (driven again by Social Security debt
surging on the last day of the month to a record $5.117
trillion), and closing off 2014 with a new all time high total
of $18.141 trillion in Federal debt - an increase of $136
billion in the month of December and $790 billion for all of
2014.
Government Says It Lost "Only" $9.26 Billion On Auto Bailout
Town Hall - A Department of the Treasury report this week
released some of its final numbers on the auto industry bailout,
with good news: "only" $9.26 billion was flushed down the drain
bailing out America's labor union-dominated auto industry.
"Some Folks Were Overpaid..." Over 3 Million Obamacare Subsidy
Recipients Will Owe IRS
Zero Hedge - While the Affordable Care Act fines those who don't
have health insurance, it also provides subsidies for people
making up to four times the federal poverty line ($46,680)...
but, as The Washington Examiner reports, the subsidies are based
on past tax returns, so many people may be receiving too much.
In fact, as H&R Block calculates, as many as 3.4 million people
who received Obamacare subsidies may owe money to the federal
government.
Shipping container home readying for Detroit debut
(AP) - Come spring, the house-in-progress will be delivered to
Detroit's North End neighborhood and secured on a foundation
where a blighted home once stood. ... Both GM and the nonprofit
see the potential to grow the idea and are exploring ways to
continue. But first they must finish a process that's faced many
challenges, including the long wait for the existing home on the
lot to default into tax auction and finding a functional sewer
line.
It IS Happening Here: “Permanent Gun Confiscation” Ordered After
Veteran Sought ‘Voluntary’ Treatment for Insomnia
Mac Slavo - Now, under ObamaCare, the United States is on pace
to swiftly become a snitch society that would make East Germany
and Soviet Russia blush. One former Navy man and 30-year police
force veteran is suing the relevant authorities in New York
after four of his legally registered firearms were confiscated
as a result of his seeking voluntary treatment for insomnia.
Despite the fact that he has no criminal record, was diagnosed
with only “mild depression” and his record explicitly noted that
there was no concern for violence, the man was listed as a
“mental defective.”
Navy vet, 100, persuades protesters to let him speak: 'Give me a
chance'
Oregon Live - U.S. Navy veteran Dario Raschio was all smiles
Saturday as he awaited a special honor from U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden,
who joined him at Portland Community College's Southeast Campus
to present the 100-year-old with a handful of medals.... Shortly
after Wyden began speaking, though, protesters erupted in the
back of the room, shouting "hands-up, don't shoot!" More than
100 pushed through the doors, banged on the windows from outside
and hoisted signs.
‘Death warrant to our environment & people’: Native Americans
say no to Keystone XL
RT - Dozens of Native Americans have descended on Washington DC
on the first weekend of 2015 to stage a protest in front of the
White House against the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline, which
they call a disastrous “death warrant” to the environment and
people.
2 quakes with more than a dozen aftershocks strike north of Los
Angeles
RT - Two earthquakes, of 4.2 and 3.0 in magnitude, have occurred
80 kilometers to the north of Los Angeles, generating over a
dozen aftershocks… Over the last 10 days, there has been three
quakes of magnitude 3.0 or more in the area, The Times stated.
Printable Light Could Be a Gamechanger for Energy Consumption
TechSwarm - Dubbed "Lightpaper," LED diodes the size of a red
blood cell offer the promise of printable flexible light that
could do away with the much higher consumption standard
lightbulb, as well as offer an array of other uses that seem
only to be limited by our imagination.
Get ready: The FCC says it will vote on net neutrality in
February
Washington Post - President Obama’s top telecom regulator, Tom
Wheeler, told fellow FCC commissioners before the Christmas
holiday that he intends to circulate a draft proposal internally
next month with an eye toward approving the measure weeks later,
said one official who spoke on the condition of anonymity
because the agency’s deliberations are ongoing. The rules are
meant to keep broadband providers such as Verizon and Comcast
from speeding up or slowing down some Web sites compared to
others.
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No more toxic fungicide: Oregano essential oil protects corn
crops from fungal infections
(NaturalNews) For those concerned about crops being infected
with fungus, as is the case in Argentina where the combination
of slow-drying corn kernels and the area's wet weather
conditions wreak havoc on corn, the solution may be in common
essential oils. In particular, oregano essential oil has been
found to protect corn crops from fungal infections.
GMO Lawsuit: Iowa Farmers Are Suing Syngenta
Inquisitr News - Iowa farmers are suing biotech giant Syngenta
over GMO contamination which prompted China to cancel corn
orders and refuse shipments. Genetically modified (GMO) corn was
rejected by China last year because Beijing officials considered
the genetically engineered crop strain “contaminated.”
New GMO-Approved Grass may Infiltrate a Lawn Near You
Natural Society - Apparently, Scotts Miracle-Gro company and the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks GMO grass,
targeted for sale to golf courses and other turf-like arenas –
is brilliant. The government agency just approved the new GM,
glyphosate-resistant grass without a single environmental
review. GM tall fescue grass, developed by Scotts, is cleared
for cultivation. You can expect to find it not only at your
local golf course, but possibly even on your neighbor’s lawn –
ripe and green, and ready to infiltrate your non-GMO lawn with a
simple breeze to scatter its seeds.
By ‘Editing’ Plant Genes, Companies Avoid Regulation
NY Times - The trend alarms critics of biotech crops, who say
genetic modification can have unintended effects, regardless of
the process. “They are using a technical loophole so that what
are clearly genetically engineered crops and organisms are
escaping regulation,” said Michael Hansen, a senior scientist at
Consumers Union.
NYC mandates flu shots for toddlers even after CDC admits they
don't work
(NaturalNews) Unless their parents opt for a medical or
religious exemption, young school children in New York City will
soon be required to get a flu shot in order to attend preschool
or gain access to a child care facility. As outlined by the
New...
Anti-anxiety, sleep medications increase likelihood of drug
abuse - Relieve anxiety and get sleep naturally
(NaturalNews) Adolescents given prescriptions for sleeping pills
or anti-anxiety medications by their family doctors are up to 12
times more likely to go on to abuse those and/or other drugs
into adulthood, according to shocking new rresearch published by
the American Psychological Association (APA).
My Healthy Baking Secrets Revealed!
Dr. Mercola - If you’re like many, the thought of baked goods
hot out of the oven may represent some of your warmest memories.
The aroma of chocolate chip cookies or cinnamon rolls baking may
fill you with excitement—or send you running for cover, in fear
of their repercussions on your health and fitness goals. But
before you head for the hills, realize that there have never
been more options for healthy baking swaps than there are today.
Why Turmeric May Be The Vegetarian's Best Friend
Green Med Info - The world's most extensively researched spice
continues to prove itself capable of remarkable therapeutic
properties, with the latest study showing it may compensate for
one of the plant-based diet's most heavily debated shortcomings:
DHA omega-3 fatty acid deficiency.
Spirulina: Converting Sunshine to Superfood
Green Med Info - Spirulina was considered a superfood and the
primary source of protein by the Mayans and Aztecs for thousands
of years. That's because it contains between 65 and 71%
all-vegetarian protein, the highest concentration found in any
food. It's also a complete protein, meaning that it contains all
of the essential amino acids as well as 10 other amino acids.
This makes spirulina an excellent source of protein for building
muscle, bone, strength and endurance, as well as balancing blood
sugar and brain chemistry.
New Study Finds GMO Soy Toxic to Kidneys, Liver, and
Reproduction
Natural Society - In North America, approximately 75 to 89% of
the soy beans grown are genetically modified (GM). One may not
realize it, but this is concerning news [...] In yet another new
study conducted by Egyptian researchers, rats given GM soy were
found to have deadly amounts of toxicity in their kidneys,
liver, testes, sperm, blood and even DNA.
Epidemiologist for CDC Says he Would ‘NEVER Give his Pregnant
Wife’ a Flu Shot
Natural Society - Dr. William Thompson used to work for the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US. The
CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and
older, but Dr Thompson admits he would never give his pregnant
wife a flu shot because many contain thimerosal, a
mercury-containing adjuvant that he warns can be linked to toxic
effects and “autism-like-features.”
Pineapple Compound Bromelain Trumps Colonoscopy for Colon Health
Natural Society - Is your doctor pushing you to get a
colonoscopy, but your instincts are saying don’t do it? If so,
it’s time to discover the pitfalls of colonoscopy and virtues of
pineapple – a food that can truly help improve colon health.
Let’s get started with some facts you will probably never hear
from your doctor...
Connecticut Teen Taken Away from Mother and Physically Forced to
have Chemotherapy
Health Impact News - Several local news media in Connecticut are
reporting that a 17 year old girl who is refusing chemo therapy
and seeking a second opinion has been taken into custody by the
Connecticut Department of Children and Families and been
physically forced to have chemo therapy against her desire.
The Pet Food Test Results
Susan Thixton - Association for Truth in Pet Food announces the
publication of The Pet Food Test Results. This history making project is
all thanks to some very determined pet food consumers. What we found is
truly shocking and sad.
Friday -
January 2, 2015 - Today in History:
1788 - Georgia became the 4th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
1842 - In Fairmount, PA, the first wire suspension bridge was opened to
traffic.
1890 - Alice Sanger became the first female White House staffer.
1892 - Ellis Island opened as America's first federal immigration
center. Annie Moore, at age 15, became the first person to pass through.
1893 - The first commemorative postage stamps were issued.
1900 - U.S. Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door Policy
to prompt trade with China.
1900 - The Chicago Canal opened.
1910 - The first junior high school in the United States opened.
McKinley School in Berkeley, CA, housed seventh and eighth grade
students. In a separate building students were housed who attended
grades 9-12.
1929 - The United States and Canada reached an agreement on joint action
to preserve Niagara Falls.
1935 - Bruno Richard Hauptmann went on trial for the kidnap-murder of
Charles Lindberghs baby. Hauptmann was found guilt and executed.
1942 - The Philippine capital of Manila was captured by Japanese forces
during World War II.
1955 - Panamanian President Jose Antonio Remon was assassinated.
1960 - U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts announced his
candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination.
1971 - In the U.S., a federally imposed ban on television cigarette
advertisements went into effect.
1974 - U.S. President Richard M. Nixon signed a bill requiring all
states to lower the maximum speed limit to 55 MPH. The law was intended
to conserve gasoline supplies during an embargo imposed by Arab
oil-producing countries. Federal speed limits were abolished in 1995.
1991 - Sharon Pratt Dixon was sworn in as mayor of Washington, DC. She
was the first black woman to head a city of that size and prominence.
1996 - AT&T announced that it would eliminate 40,000 jobs over three
years.
1998 - Russia began circulating new rubles in effort to keep inflation
in check and promote confidence.
2006 - A methane gas explosion at the Sago Mine in West Virginia trapped
13 miners underground for more than 40 hours; only one survived.
2008 - Oil prices soared to $100 a barrel for the first time.
US Congress notifies $532m assistance package for Pakistan
Pakistan Observer - The United States Congress has notified a $532
million civilian assistance package for Pakistan under the Kerry-Lugar
Act, said US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G Olson during a meeting
with Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar. An official statement
issued here on Monday said that Olson discussed with the minister the
breakup of assistance being given for different sectors such as energy,
defence against terrorism, economic growth, community building,
education and health.
Palestine files ‘Israeli war crimes’ probe request with accession letter
to ICC – report
RT - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas signed the request to probe
IDF's use of force starting June 13, 2014 along with the letters of
accession to the International Criminal court on Wednesday night, an
unnamed NGO worker told Haaretz. On Friday the batch of newly signed
documents and the petition are expected to be received by the UN
secretary-general.
AirAsia flight QZ8501: Aircraft's behaviour before crash was 'on the
edge of logic', according to expert
The Independent - AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed into the Java Sea
on Sunday, behaved in ways “bordering on the edge of logic”, according
to an Indonesian aviation expert… Indonesian aviation analyst Gerry
Soejatman believes the aircraft rose up as fast as a fighter jet and
then dropped back into the ocean almost vertically into the water.
Former US
firm Blackwater to train Ukrainian military for street fighting
TASS - The US private military company Academi (formerly known as
Blackwater) has confirmed its readiness to start training a Ukrainian
battalion for street fighting, a military-diplomatic source told TASS on
Tuesday… According to the source the month-long program includes
training in marksmanship, operations by assault groups in urban
conditions, close combat and combat and logistics support for the
battalion.
Civilian death toll in Iraq doubles to 17,000 in 2014 'due to rise of
ISIS'
RT - The number of civilians killed in Iraq in 2014 doubled from 9,743
in 2013, while compared to 2012, the number has grown nearly four times,
Iraq Body Count reports. "These numbers do not include combatant deaths,
which even by the most cautious tallies have also seen a sharp rise in
2014," the group said in its report.
If the War in Afghanistan is over, Why are there Still 11,000 U.S.
Troops There?
AllGov - The United States didn’t skip a beat last weekend when it
officially ended the war in Afghanistan, then launched its new mission
to justify the nearly 11,000 American soldiers remaining in the country.
A ceremony was held Sunday that declared the 13-year war against the
Taliban and insurgents was concluded. The very same ceremony was used to
proclaim the start of operation “Resolute Support,” which calls for
keeping U.S. troops in Afghanistan to advise and train the Afghan
military.
US Army report calls for ‘military support’ of Israeli energy grab
Blacklisted News - A new report by the US Army War College’s Strategic
Studies Institute emphasises the need for “US security and military
support” to its key allies in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly
Israel, over access to recent vast discoveries of regional oil and gas.
Why were 30 Ebola volunteers - including infected nurse - left to make
their way home on the bus? 'Shambolic' screening revealed... as SECOND
patient arrives at Aberdeen hospital
Daily Mail - A doctor who sat next to a British nurse with Ebola on her
flight home to the UK from Sierra Leone said today the 'shambolic'
handling of her case could help the killer disease spread. Dr Martin
Deahl landed at Heathrow with Pauline Cafferkey and around 30 other NHS
volunteers on Sunday but said staff testing them for Ebola 'didn't seem
to know what they were doing'.
Race to find the final 50 people who flew to Britain with nurse
suffering from Ebola as those who sat nearest to her are warned to check
their temperature for the next three weeks
Daily Mail - Almost 50 passengers who were on flights with British Ebola
nurse Pauline Cafferkey are yet to be spoken to and health officials say
those who sat near her must check for symptoms until mid-January. Health
bosses have also admitted that 32 of these passengers may have left
Britain on other international flights, but efforts are still being made
to find them.
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U.S. News, Politics & Government |
Protesters mark New Year with 'Black Lives Matter' marches
across US
RT - Protesters from the East to West coasts of the US ushered
in the New Year with ‘Black Lives Matter’ marches against police
brutality. In St Louis demonstrators tried to take over a police
station, demanding that the “occupiers” be “removed from power.
More non-Mexicans than Mexicans caught at US border in 2014
RT - For the first time in more than six decades, more
non-Mexicans than Mexicans were caught by the US Border Patrol
attempting to cross the American border in 2014, according to a
study by Pew Research Center.
Computer glitch prevents US' most advanced F-35 fighter jet from
firing until 2019
RT - The Pentagon’s fighter jet F-35 may not be fully
operational until 2019 due to a newly discovered computer
glitch… The four-barreled rotary cannon for the Air Force
version of the F-35 cannot function until new software is
elaborated, despite jet scheduled to join the army this year.
“There will be no gun until [the Joint Strike Fighter’s Block]
3F [software], there is no software to support it now or for the
next four-ish years,” an Air Force official affiliated with the
F-35 program told the Daily Beast. “Block 3F is slated for
release in 2019, but who knows how much that will slip?”
VIDEO: Military hardware still flowing to local police after
Ferguson
Washington Times - The federal government shipped nearly 4,000
more assault rifles to local law enforcement agencies in the
three months following the Ferguson riots, marking a huge surge
in the amount of lethal firearms being doled out to police and
sheriff’s offices.
7 Examples of Police State Technology Making Our Rights Obsolete
as we Head into 2015
Activist Post - The year 2014 has made it very clear that
privacy is under threat, and the situation is not likely to
improve. Mass surveillance – which became a national issue via
the Edward Snowden leaks – is not subsiding or under reform;
instead, it is becoming more bold and complex with each passing
day.
2 GSA Managers Named in Lavish Conference Scandal Reinstated
with 30 Months Back Pay
AllGov - Four years ago, the General Services Administration
(GSA) was caught spending more than $800,000 in taxpayer money
on a lavish conference in Las Vegas. The fallout included the
firing of two GSA managers who were accused by the agency of not
providing better oversight of those who planned the event, which
featured a clown, a mind reader and a $31,208 reception. Now a
civil service review board has ruled (pdf) that the agency was
wrong to fire the managers and the GSA has been ordered to
reinstate them and give them 30 months of back pay.
7 Things Truth Seekers Should Stop Doing in 2015
Activist Post - Yet another new year is upon us, and those of us
fully awakened can see that the globalist plan to control
humanity is rolling forward at superhighway speed as our battle
for humanity rages on. So let's ask the question, what can we do
as truth seekers to improve our odds of success against this
global cabal of control and oppression?
CA Rings in New Year with Gas Tax Hike
Breitbart - Under complete Democrat domination, Gov. Jerry
Brown’s appointee to the California Air Resources Board (CARB),
Mary Nichols, has decreed that every driver must pay for another
level of government control. As California singlehandedly
attempts to combat the ever-elusive “global warming”—now
conveniently renamed “climate change”—CARB is putting gasoline
and diesel fuel under the Cap-and-Trade scheme authorized by
AB32 (known as the Global Warming Solutions Act).
Storm on the Horizon: Massive Layoffs Planned for Corporate
Conglomerates in 2015
Daily Sheeple - In order to cut losses due to a disappointing
quarter, the popular soda company [Coca-Cola] plans to cut at
least 1,000-2,000 jobs in coming weeks to try and rein in costs.
As well, other major companies have also felt the buoyancy of
the world economic markets. Halliburton, USPS and even IBM are
also hinting at layoffs in 2015.
US lifts 40-year ban on oil exports
RT - The US has decided to lift a ban on crude oil exports
introduced in the 1970’s. The Obama administration is allowing
several companies to start exporting raw materials beginning
next August. The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS) has authorized several energy companies to export
so-called ultra-light oil, as stocks in the United States have
increased following the development of shale deposits. Supplies
can start as early as August, although initial volumes are
likely be small.
Fed Hiring “Emergency Preparedness Specialist Familiar With DHS
Directives”
Paul Joseph Watson - The job posting has raised eyebrows because
it was made at around the same time that the Treasury Department
announced it was set to spend $200,000 dollars on survival kits
to be delivered to every major bank in the United States which
would include a solar blanket, food bar, water-purification
tablets, a dust mask, bandages and medicines amongst numerous
other items.
"Audit The Fed" Bill Gains Momentum, Yellen Starts Damage
Control
Zero Hedge - After years of being blocked by Democratic leader
Harry Reid, The Washington Times reports, the Senate will
finally get a chance next year to vote on legislation to force a
broad audit of the Federal Reserve's decision-making. Ron Paul's
flagship legislative efforts have been picked up by his son and
now has the backing of the leader of the new Republican
majority, Sen. Mitch McConnell, whose office says the
legislation will earn a floor vote.
Small
firms to struggle with new parcel pricing
CNBC News - United Parcel Service and FedEx are rolling out new
pricing systems to curb online retailers' large package sizes,
but industry experts warn many small firms are unprepared and
could pay up to 50 percent more for shipping. Starting Monday,
UPS will no longer charge for U.S. ground packages under 3 cubic
feet by weight but by their "dimensional weight.’'
It was us': CIA 'fesses up on UFO sightings in 1950-60s
RT - The Central Intelligence Agency has admitted that it was
responsible for at least half of reported UFO sightings in the
middle of the last century due to its secret, high-altitude
reconnaissance flights.
FBI silently changes cell phone tracking policy
RT - After changing its policy recently, the FBI told lawmakers
that it now requires that investigators acquire a search warrant
before using such technology. According to the Wall Street
Journal, law enforcement needs a search warrant to use these
devices in police cars as well. However, there are exceptions to
these rules. As noted by the AP, these include times where there
is an “imminent public safety danger,” or when the technology is
placed in public areas where people should not expect privacy.
Don't Wave: Hacker Uses Online Photos to Replicate Fingerprints,
Bypass Biometric Security
Mac Slavo - If you think the biometric security on your phone or
front door are enough to keep your personal information or
belongings safe, think again. German hacker Jan Krissler, who
operates under the handle Starbug, has demonstrated that a
simple photograph posted online can be used to recreate your
fingerprint using commonly available imaging software.
Google to FCC: If you go with Title II, don’t forget our
favorite part
Ars Technica - Regulating ISPs means Google Fiber should get
access to utility poles. The FCC is currently getting public
feedback about the possibility of regulating Internet service
providers under Title II of the Communications Act. Cable
companies are stridently opposed to such rules, but a relatively
new competitor in the space, Google, sees an opportunity.
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Farming, Gardening & Homesteading |
CARB Targets Rice Farmers for Cap and Trade
Breitbart - The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) plan to
offer cap and trade offset credits to California rice farmers to
change the way they farm is like chumming fish. The government’s
upfront offer of cash is a scam to encourage rice farmers to
invite bureaucrats into their business. CARB will undoubtedly
later change the farming rules by mandating the type of severe
regulations that will strangle rural community success.
Why is it Illegal to Buy Food From Your Neighbors?
Ron Paul Institute - Virginians who try to sell homemade food
from their kitchens are feeling the heat from state and local
inspectors. “I have to turn down my neighbors when they ask if
they can buy pesto I make from my own basil plants,” says
Bernadette Barber, a farmer in Lancaster, Va. And this isn’t
just a rural phenomenon.
This Farmer Massively Outperforms GMOs Organically (Pictures)
Natural Society - Sure, it might take a little knowledge to grow
10-pound cucumbers or to grow carrots longer than your arm, but
a UK farmer is doing exactly that – and he doesn’t need biotech
chemicals in order to enjoy heirloom, prize-winning fruits and
vegetables.
Doomsday Hoarders: 6 OCD Hacks to Organize Your Stockpile Chaos
Natural Blaze - How do you store your preps? Are they neatly
organized, where you can grab what you need at a moment’s
notice? Are they a jumbled mess that makes your house look like
an abandoned storage facility? Perhaps they are hidden chaos,
tucked away neatly in drawers and closets, but with no rhyme or
reason.
Planned Parenthood Annual Report: All About Abortions and
Profits
Breitbart - On the last day of 2014, Planned Parenthood
Federation of America (PPFA) released its 2013-2014 annual
report, revealing an uptick in abortions performed and a drop in
both contraceptive and cancer prevention services.... According
to its annual report, Planned Parenthood performed 327,653
abortions in 2013, up from its 327,166 performed in 2012.
SBA-List states that, over the past three years, the abortion
giant has performed nearly one million abortions.... Despite
these declines in provided services, Planned Parenthood reports
more than $127 million in excess revenue, and over $1.4 billion
in net assets.
Flu cases spiking across US following CDC admission that this
year's flu vaccine doesn't work
(NaturalNews) According to CBS News, widespread flu activity is
now being reported in 29 states, mostly in the Midwest and
South, which is twice the number of states compared to those
reported last week. Most of those being hospitalized are very
young or very old, with as many as 11 children having died so
far this flu season. The obvious agenda, of course, is to scare
as many people as possible into getting their flu shots -- if
they don't, their holiday plans will be ruined!
Sunlight Holds Key To Killing Breast Cancer
Green Med Info - A new study finds vitamin D -- the 'sunlight
vitamin' -- strikes to the very heart of breast cancer
malignancy.
The Pain
Relief Project is FREE and online from January 19-26, 2015
Over the course of the Pain Relief Project, you will learn from
21+ experts who have been where you are and have found natural
solutions to combat serious health challenges. From arthritis to
multiple sclerosis, cancer to terminal illnesses, our experts
represent the fields of holistic wellness, nutrition,
chiropractic care, spirituality, personal development,
longevity, exercise and more.
Pine Bark Extract (Pycnogenol) Puts Aspirin To Shame
Green Med Info - Aspirin's long held promises are increasingly
falling flat. A natural, safer and more effective alternative to
this synthetic drug has been known about for at least 15 years!
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
Natural Society - 2014 was a great year for so many reasons.
Although the health food and natural health movement had begun
some time ago, it seems that this was the year that it truly
took off. Many health battles have been won, and many
advancements have been made in the natural health field that
unveiled the true power of food, converting countless
individuals to ‘foodies.’
Synthetic Vegan Cheese from Human DNA Strands Coming Soon?
Natural Blaze - Interestingly, they have dubbed the product
'Real Vegan Cheese' because they claim that other vegan
cheese-like foods are merely substitutes. Genetically engineered
bakers yeast is inserted with DNA strands, some of them human -
to cut down on allergies they said - to make the yeast into a
"milk" protein creating factory. But no actual mammal DNA is
used. The yeast stays behind for the end product. They say: "To
create our proteins, we study animal genomes, choose
milk-protein genetic sequences, and synthesize those genes."
Incense Use Now Officially Linked To Cardiovascular Death
A.McCarthy - Even though incense is commonly used for religious
and ritual purposes in some of the most populated nations in the
world, few studies have ever examined incense burning as a
potential health threat. Investigators have found a link between
long-term incense use and increased cardiovascular mortality.
Just about any smoke is harmful to our lungs if it's inhaled.
Incense burns four times more particulate matter than cigarette
smoke.
3D Printed Legs Help Disabled Dog Run For First Time
Tech Swarm - A new heartwarming story has emerged that illustrates the
best side of technology: Derby, a Husky born with non-functioning front
legs has been fitted with 3D printed prosthetics developed by 3D
Systems, enabling him to properly run for the very first time in his
life. In the video below, you can see the difference in mobility that is
provided versus the standard cart that is often offered to such disabled
animals.
