Market Watch

As meat prices soar, so-called pink slime — a processed meat byproduct that’s sprayed with ammonia (the beef industry prefers the term “lean finely textured beef”) — is making a comeback , according to The Wall Street Journal. And while that surely grosses people out, it’s far from the only disgusting food additive your family is probably gobbling up in mass quantities. Here are five shocking things found in common foods.   Continue reading “5 food additives even grosser than ‘pink slime’”

martinez_screencapThe Raw Story – by Tom Boggioni

Addressing the media, the heartbroken father of one of the victims of Eliott Rodgers’ shooting rampage in Santa Barbara blamed “craven, irresponsible politicians and the NRA” for being complicit in his son’s death.

Richard Martinez, father of 20-year-old Chris Martinez, said he was speaking for the family and told the assembled reporters, “Our son, Christopher Martinez, and six others are dead. Our family has a message for every family out there: You don’t think it will happen to your child until it does.”   Continue reading “Father of SB shooting victim pins blame on ‘craven, irresponsible politicians and the NRA’”

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said.

Organizers said “March Against Monsanto” protests were held in 52 countries and 436 cities, including San Antonio. The march called on Congress to label, or ban, genetically-modified foods.   Continue reading “Protesters in San Antonio and around the world march against Monsanto”

WIKI-eyesight-U.S. NavyWaking Times – by Dr. Ben Kim

Contrary to popular belief, your vision doesn’t have to decline over time. With regular exercise of the muscles that control your eye movements and visual acuity, you can reduce eyestrain and maintain or even improve your vision. Utilization of a few acupressure points can also help your vision by encouraging healthy blood flow to your eyes.

The six muscles that control your eye movements are as follows:   Continue reading “How to Improve Vision Naturally”

Wounded Palestinian protesterThe Guardian – by Peter Beaumont

The Israeli human rights group B’Tselem has concluded that footage capturing the moment two Palestinian teenagers were shot dead by Israeli soldiers despite posing no risk to them is “genuine and consistent”, contradicting Israeli army claims that the footage is likely to have been forged.

A short section of edited CCTV footage was released earlier this week showing Nadim Nawara, 17, and Mohammad Salameh, 16, being shot and killed. Since then Israeli military sources have been quoted anonymously on several occasions in the local media trying to undermine the tape’s credibility.   Continue reading “Footage of Palestinian boys being shot is genuine, says Israeli rights group”

Russian Energy Minister Alexander NovakRia Novosti

ST. PETERSBURG, May 23 (RIA Novosti) – Payments under a $400 billion contract signed Wednesday between Russian gas giant Gazprom and China’s CNPC will be made in US dollars, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday.

The Russian Finance Ministry is currently working on the issue of transferring accounts of export goods into rubles because of Western sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine and Crimea.   Continue reading “China to Pay for Russian Gas in US Dollars – Russian Energy Minister”

AFP Photo / Saif DahlahRT News

Chicken and eggs from the occupied West Bank and the annexed east Jerusalem will no longer be seen on European plates, the EU has ruled, reportedly citing gaps in public health standards between the two Jewish zones and the state.

The European Union has informed the Israeli Agricultural Ministry that the veterinary standards of supervision in the Palestinian areas it had taken over after the six-day 1967 Middle East War are not accepted under the circumstances, Israeli news website Walla reported on Thursday.   Continue reading “EU bans poultry imports from Israel-occupied West Bank”

Film Poster. Wikimedia Commons.Jay’s Analysis

“‘I learned that just beneath the surface there’s another world, and still different worlds as you dig deeper.’ – David Lynch

By: Jay

The Academy Award-nominated 2001 work of David Lynch, Mulholland Drive, is remembered by most as a macabre, satirical nightmare dreamscape of Neo-noir centering around a typical girl next door’s dream of becoming the next Hollywood starlet.  That is about the only thing viewers can agree the film is about.  Reviewers speak of “surrealism,” “imagination,” “nightmares,” and a few of the more philosophical pieces look at semiotics in relation to the performance at Club Silencio, yet no one seems able to truly crack the language of Mulholland, even with Lynch’s clues and hints.  Continue reading “Hollywood occult brainwashing in Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’”

The Vigilant Citizen

The Georgia Guidestones is a mysterious monument on which are carved ten “commandments” for a “New Age of Reason”. The first commandment? Maintaining the world population under 500 million people. Another sinister fact: the authors of what we now call the American Stonehenge are still a “mystery”… except for those in the know. We will look at the numerous features of this monument, its message calling for a New World Order and explain how it is the work of an occult secret society.   Continue reading “The Sinister Georgia Guidestones”

Bethlehem University LibraryRedress Information & Analysis – by Stuart Littlewood

Bethlehem University is a very special place which I have been fortunate to visit several times. Described by its vice-chancellor as “an oasis of peace and a beacon of hope”, I found it a warmly-welcoming, vibrant melting pot of Christian and Muslim giving off endlessly good vibes.

The university’s latest newsletter arrived today with this important announcement:   Continue reading “Bethlehem University – symbol of steadfastness”

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Prior to the 2003 invasion and occupation of Iraq, US and other western oil companies were all but completely shut out of Iraq’s oilmarket. But thanks to the invasion and occupation, the companies are now back insideIraq and producing oil there for the first time since being forced out of the country in 1973.”

– Antonia Juhasz, oil industry analyst,  Al Jazeera.   Continue reading “Iraq: the Biggest Petroleum Heist in History?”

Drilling companies have new interest in southern Florida's Big Cypress preserve. The prospect of large-scale operations and possibly fracking worries environmentalists and residents.NPR – by Greg Allen

As oil production goes, Florida isn’t much of a player. The state produced less than 2 million barrels last year, which is how much oil Texas pumps from its wells each day.

That’s about to change as the revolution in oil drilling technology comes to Florida.

One of the areas targeted for oil drilling is at Jaime Duran’s doorstep in the southwestern part of the state. A retired engineer, Duran lives in a cottage with his wife, Pamela, and the chickens they raise on a 5-acre plot. Last year, the Durans were surprised when a man came by with information about a plot of land just 1,300 feet from their house.   Continue reading “Oil Industry Gets An Earful As It Eyes Florida’s Everglades”