Month: December 2014

The New American – by Joe Wolverton II, Jr.

A Missouri state lawmaker is trying to protect the Show Me State from becoming subject to the collectivists at the United Nations and their pet private property eliminating project: Agenda 21.

On December 12, Missouri Representative Mike Moon (shown) introduced House Bill 216, legislation that would amend the state code to prohibit political subdivisions of the state from enacting any aspects of Agenda 21 or similar schemes. The bill reads:   Continue reading “Mo. Lawmaker’s Bill Would Protect Private Property From Agenda 21”

All Gov – by Noel Brinkerhoff, Steve Straehle

Factory farms in the United States have been selling meat and dairy products as organic when they’re not and big strawberry growers have found a way to skirt rules about when fruit may be called organic.

The Cornucopia Institute in Wisconsin says it has uncovered “one of the largest fraud investigations in the history of the organic industry.”   Continue reading “As Organic Foods Grow in Popularity, So Does Organic Fraud”

Reuters

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday offered liability protections to drugmakers rushing to develop Ebola vaccines and urged other countries to follow suit.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell made the announcement as part of the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act in a move aimed at encouraging the development and availability of experimental Ebola vaccines.   Continue reading “U.S. agency offers legal immunity to Ebola vaccine makers”

WHO TV 13 – by AARON BRILBECK

DES MOINES, Iowa — President Obama is calling for more transparency in police departments with the use of police body cameras to record officers’ interaction with the public. But what happens when a police department refuses to turn over body-camera video, even though the law requires it?

Channel 13 has learned that earlier this year, a Nevada police officer drew his weapon on two kids playing with toy guns. The kids were not charged with a crime and the case is closed. The officer was wearing a body camera at the time, but the police chief will not release the video.  He says that’s because the parents do not want it released.   Continue reading “Nevada Police Refuse to Release Video of Officer Pulling Gun on Kids”

RT

Massive scenes of violence were reported in Zurich, one of the world’s most quiet and prosperous cities. Some 200 masked left-wing radicals clashed with police and set streets in the city center ablaze. Seven policemen were injured in the incident.   Continue reading “Rioters clash with police in downtown Zurich, rampage through city center”

RT

Sony Pictures has temporarily stopped filming after hackers, with alleged links to North Korea, paralyzed its computer network. The security glitches have reportedly meant the studio has been unable to process payments.

This is the latest problem that has rocked the Hollywood studio after an attack by the hacking group, Guardians of Peace. Due to the technical problems with their computer network, the majority of which are offline, Sony Pictures have been unable to pay agencies that are filming for the company, a report in The Times newspaper stated.   Continue reading “Sony Pictures suspends filming after massive hack ‘affects payments’”

Mail.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of protesters made their way down iconic Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday, marching to the Capitol to call attention to the deaths of unarmed black men at the hands of police and call for legislative action.

With signs reading “Black Lives Matter” and “Who do you protect? Who do you serve,” the crowd gathered in Freedom Plaza before the march. “Let’s keep it strong, long and meaningful,” Esaw Garner — the widow of Eric Garner, killed by an officer in New York City in July — told the group.   Continue reading “Protesters of police killings march on DC”

Mail.com

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three separate Taliban attacks killed at least 19 people in Afghanistan on Saturday, including a senior judicial official and personnel working to clear one of the most heavily mined regions of the world.

The attacks came amid a spike in violence just weeks before the international military mission in Afghanistan comes to an end on Dec. 31., 13 years after the September 11 attacks sparked a U.S.-led invasion to rid Afghanistan of the Taliban’s extremist regime.   Continue reading “Day of insurgent violence kills 19 in Afghanistan”

EAG News – by Victor Skinner

LAKEWOOD, Colo – School officials in Jefferson County, Colorado felt like they had to do something to save the school’s lunch program after a significant drop in participation last year because of new federal regulations championed by First Lady Michelle Obama.

So, they’re bribing kids to buy lunch.

Devinny Elementary School first grader Anna Ketzer was one of three students who won a brand new bicycle, 9News.com reports.   Continue reading “Colorado school bribes kids to eat Michelle O lunches”

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9 News – by Raquel Villanueva

DENVER – Denver Police Officer John Adsit, who was critically injured when a car struck him, has made some progress in his recovery.

“We were thrilled that John was finally able to open his eyes on Thursday. He remains in critical condition and faces another intense, long and vital surgery (Friday),” the family said in a statement released by Denver Health.   Continue reading “Officer hit by car during protest can now open eyes”

IHS Janes 360 – by Jeremy Binnie and Neil Gibson

Syria’s claims that Israel carried out airstrikes on 7 December appear to have been confirmed by amateur video footage and images of the wreckage of an Israeli munition recovered in the southwest of the Arab country.

The Syrian authorities have claimed that Israel carried out two airstrikes: one at Damascus International Airport, the other near Al-Dimas, a town near the Lebanese border.   Continue reading “Israeli missile found in Syria after airstrikes”

Mass Report – by Josh Paniagua

Farts. Some find them gross, others (including myself) find them hilarious. While they can be embarrassing to some and even inappropriate at times, there’s a lot more to a booty burp than clearing rooms and timeless jokes.

The average human farts an average of 10-20 times a day. So it’s a pretty frequent bodily function, so one can’t help but wonder why they seem to have a generally negative rap. But I guess making little things like that taboo just kind of add to the fun of being alive. I mean, could you imagine a world without fart jokes? I’d rather die.   Continue reading “9 Fart-Filled Health Facts”

ABC News

New York City’s rank-and-file police union is urging its members to ban Mayor Bill de Blasio from their funerals.

The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association posted a link on its website telling members not to let de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito “insult their sacrifice” should they be killed in the line of duty. The union posted a waiver officers can sign requesting the two politicians not attend their funerals due to their “consistent refusal to show police officers the support and respect they deserve.”   Continue reading “NYC Police Union Wants Mayor Banned From Funerals”

Breitbart

PLAINS, Mont., Dec. 11 (UPI) — A dead coyote hung from a tree with a Christmas bow along a Montana school bus route is outraging residents, but police said the display is not illegal.

Plains resident Mary Ellen Siegford, who posted a picture of the less-than-cheerful holiday display on Facebook, said her daughter burst into tears when she saw the dead animal.   Continue reading “Dead Coyote Hung from Tree with Christmas Bow”

Get Holistic Health

You probably thought that the worst thing your shampoo could do to you is to burn your eyes, but it turns out that your shampoo could be deadly. The Center for Environmental Health based in Oakland, California, performed a study on shampoos and soaps and found that at least 98 included a carcinogen known as cocamide diethanolamine (cocamide DEA).

Cocamide Diethanolamine (cocamide DEA), a controversial ingredient found in body care items, has landed four personal care manufacturers with a lawsuit in California.   Continue reading “Illegal Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Nearly 100 Shampoo Brands”

NJ.com – by Claude Brodesser-Akner

TRENTON — President Obama is scheduled to visit New Jersey Monday with an appearance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to thank military service members and Department of Defense civilians for their service, the White House confirmed today.

The base is amalgam of the United States Air Force’s McGuire Air Force Base, the United States Army’s Fort Dix and the United States Navy’s Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst, which all merged in October 2009, and is the only base of its kind in the nation. It’s home to more than 38,000 active-duty, reserve and guard service members, civilian workers and their families.   Continue reading “President Obama to visit N.J. military base Monday”