Update on Ukraine flu -- In last 24 hours, an unknown virus (presumed pneumonic plague) infected another 37 thousand and killed 12 more people. The authorities deny that this is pneumonic plague, and insist that people die from influenza, pneumonia and ARI.
Ohio farmer cited for washing vegetables sold at farmer's market! -- The Ohio Department of Health/Department of Agriculture has issued a Notice of Violation to a farmer at a farmers market in Lake County on 7/8/09. According to the notice, it is a violation to offer cleaned and rinsed “lettuce and mixed greens” in a package at a farmers market. Related Article: More on closing farmer's markets stands in Ohio -- "A Connecticut state health department closed an entire 200-year old farmers market. There is more to come. I figured this would happen, especially with Ohio’s new rules, which mimic UN/USDA/HHS plans."
Cat in Iowa had H1N1: may be first case in dogs or cats -- U.S. Department of Agriculture labs seen in Ames, Iowa. CAPTIONBy Charlie Neibergall, APThe U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine confirmed that a 13-year-old cat whose owners had experienced flu-like symptoms contracted H1N1 (swine) flu.
Commercial pigs in Indiana test positive for H1N1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for swine flu, making it the first time the virus has been found in such hogs.
Remote Amazon tribe hit by swine flu!?! -- Swine flu has hit an isolated tribe of Indians in the Amazon jungle, with seven dying in the last two weeks, Survival International said on Wednesday.
H1N1 vaccine shortage fabricated to increase demand? -- There's a fascinating book by author Robert Cialdini called Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion. As someone who frequently writes about Big Pharma's social engineering tactics, I've read and studied many of these tactics, noting carefully how governments and Big Business use them to wage disinformation campaigns against the People.
Afghanistan flu cases quadruple in 2 days -- The number of Afghans infected by the deadly H1N1 virus has more than quadrupled in two days, a health ministry official said on Wednesday.
Research shows antioxidants beneficial in flu treatment -- Every time I hear of a death related to the respiratory problems associated with the current flu situation I ask "Why aren't these doctors using key supplements known to heal you from viruses, especially vitamin A for people getting the bacterial pneumonia?" Well it seems while not high dose vitamin C or high dose vitamin A along with vitamin D, some researcher are seeing the light on the benfit of antioxidants for people with flu, and consider it for other viral maladies as well.
Johnson & Johnson draws heat for drug kickbacks -- A $112 million settlement involving alleged drug kickbacks that the Justice Dept. announced with the nation's largest nursing home pharmacy and a generic drug manufacturer on Nov. 3 is part of a wide-ranging investigation of suspected Medicaid fraud by the pharmaceutical industry. Critics say the continuing probe, which involves Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and other major drugmakers, highlights what they describe as an industry practice of paying money to outfits that provide drugs to consumers, in return for preferential treatment.
Related Article: Johnson & Johnson cutting up to 7% of jobs -- Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it plans to take a fourth-quarter restructuring charge of about $1.2 billion as part of a cost-cutting program to reduce its global work force by 6% to 7%.
Chinese herbs may prevent diabetes in high risk people -- Type 2 diabetes is an international epidemic and 380 million people throughout the world are expected to develop the condition by 2025. The vast majority of the time, pre-diabetes (also called impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), which is marked by higher than normal blood sugar levels, develops before full-blown diabetes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that about 57 million Americans -- which translates to one in four U.S. adults age 20 or older -- already have IGT. Simply put, these are cases of type 2 diabetes waiting to happen.
Burn pit legislation signed into law to protect our troops in Iraq & Afghanistan -- President Barack Obama recently signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes provisions authored by U.S. Representative Tim Bishop of Southampton to protect the thousands of troops exposed to open, toxic burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan.
California toll road admits penalties were unconstitutional -- California motorists hit with massive fines for minor, alleged toll infractions won a settlement last month from the Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) and Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA). The toll road operating entities agreed to pay $1.4 million in restitution and waive $41 million in unpaid toll penalties after admitting the fines were "excessive" and that the denial of due process to the accused was "unconstitutional."
Blackwater arrives in Pakistan -- California motorists hit with massive fines for minor, alleged toll infractions won a settlement last month from the Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) and Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA). The toll road operating entities agreed to pay $1.4 million in restitution and waive $41 million in unpaid toll penalties after admitting the fines were "excessive" and that the denial of due process to the accused was "unconstitutional."
Top 10 weirdest CIA programs -- From spy cats to psychic hippies, the read the ten of the weirdest spy programs the government has proposed and funded over the years.
Smoke medical marijuana, lose your gun rights? -- The right of Oregonians to use marijuana for medical reasons and also to obtain concealed handgun permits is being challenged by local sheriffs who say federal law prevents those people from packing heat.
The monster devouring us: Even the men who created the Internet are beginning to fear it's power to destroy our freedom -- Yes...This is becoming a world in which you are constantly worried about who is reading your emails and analysing your phone calls.
Ohio farmer cited for washing vegetables sold at farmer's market! -- The Ohio Department of Health/Department of Agriculture has issued a Notice of Violation to a farmer at a farmers market in Lake County on 7/8/09. According to the notice, it is a violation to offer cleaned and rinsed “lettuce and mixed greens” in a package at a farmers market. Related Article: More on closing farmer's markets stands in Ohio -- "A Connecticut state health department closed an entire 200-year old farmers market. There is more to come. I figured this would happen, especially with Ohio’s new rules, which mimic UN/USDA/HHS plans."
Cat in Iowa had H1N1: may be first case in dogs or cats -- U.S. Department of Agriculture labs seen in Ames, Iowa. CAPTIONBy Charlie Neibergall, APThe U.S. Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine confirmed that a 13-year-old cat whose owners had experienced flu-like symptoms contracted H1N1 (swine) flu.
Commercial pigs in Indiana test positive for H1N1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that pigs in a commercial herd in Indiana have tested positive for swine flu, making it the first time the virus has been found in such hogs.
Remote Amazon tribe hit by swine flu!?! -- Swine flu has hit an isolated tribe of Indians in the Amazon jungle, with seven dying in the last two weeks, Survival International said on Wednesday.
H1N1 vaccine shortage fabricated to increase demand? -- There's a fascinating book by author Robert Cialdini called Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion. As someone who frequently writes about Big Pharma's social engineering tactics, I've read and studied many of these tactics, noting carefully how governments and Big Business use them to wage disinformation campaigns against the People.
Afghanistan flu cases quadruple in 2 days -- The number of Afghans infected by the deadly H1N1 virus has more than quadrupled in two days, a health ministry official said on Wednesday.
Research shows antioxidants beneficial in flu treatment -- Every time I hear of a death related to the respiratory problems associated with the current flu situation I ask "Why aren't these doctors using key supplements known to heal you from viruses, especially vitamin A for people getting the bacterial pneumonia?" Well it seems while not high dose vitamin C or high dose vitamin A along with vitamin D, some researcher are seeing the light on the benfit of antioxidants for people with flu, and consider it for other viral maladies as well.
Johnson & Johnson draws heat for drug kickbacks -- A $112 million settlement involving alleged drug kickbacks that the Justice Dept. announced with the nation's largest nursing home pharmacy and a generic drug manufacturer on Nov. 3 is part of a wide-ranging investigation of suspected Medicaid fraud by the pharmaceutical industry. Critics say the continuing probe, which involves Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and other major drugmakers, highlights what they describe as an industry practice of paying money to outfits that provide drugs to consumers, in return for preferential treatment.
Related Article: Johnson & Johnson cutting up to 7% of jobs -- Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it plans to take a fourth-quarter restructuring charge of about $1.2 billion as part of a cost-cutting program to reduce its global work force by 6% to 7%.
Chinese herbs may prevent diabetes in high risk people -- Type 2 diabetes is an international epidemic and 380 million people throughout the world are expected to develop the condition by 2025. The vast majority of the time, pre-diabetes (also called impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), which is marked by higher than normal blood sugar levels, develops before full-blown diabetes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that about 57 million Americans -- which translates to one in four U.S. adults age 20 or older -- already have IGT. Simply put, these are cases of type 2 diabetes waiting to happen.
Burn pit legislation signed into law to protect our troops in Iraq & Afghanistan -- President Barack Obama recently signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes provisions authored by U.S. Representative Tim Bishop of Southampton to protect the thousands of troops exposed to open, toxic burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan.
California toll road admits penalties were unconstitutional -- California motorists hit with massive fines for minor, alleged toll infractions won a settlement last month from the Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) and Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA). The toll road operating entities agreed to pay $1.4 million in restitution and waive $41 million in unpaid toll penalties after admitting the fines were "excessive" and that the denial of due process to the accused was "unconstitutional."
Blackwater arrives in Pakistan -- California motorists hit with massive fines for minor, alleged toll infractions won a settlement last month from the Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) and Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA). The toll road operating entities agreed to pay $1.4 million in restitution and waive $41 million in unpaid toll penalties after admitting the fines were "excessive" and that the denial of due process to the accused was "unconstitutional."
Top 10 weirdest CIA programs -- From spy cats to psychic hippies, the read the ten of the weirdest spy programs the government has proposed and funded over the years.
Smoke medical marijuana, lose your gun rights? -- The right of Oregonians to use marijuana for medical reasons and also to obtain concealed handgun permits is being challenged by local sheriffs who say federal law prevents those people from packing heat.
The monster devouring us: Even the men who created the Internet are beginning to fear it's power to destroy our freedom -- Yes...This is becoming a world in which you are constantly worried about who is reading your emails and analysing your phone calls.
