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Clinton may have problems mobilizing the very voter constituencies that made the big difference in giving Obama one more chance in 2012.
On the eve of the first presidential debate, concern is growing among Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton supporters that her previous lead in the polls is narrowing and Republican rival Donald Trump is nearly “neck and neck” in voter support in key “swing states.”
Continue reading “The Ghosts of Clinton’s Past”
TEL AVIV, Israel — Holocaust survivor Joseph Harmatz, who led the most daring attempt by Jews to seek revenge against their former Nazi tormentors, has died. He was 91.
His son, Ronel Harmatz, confirmed the death Monday. Continue reading “Jewish WWII ‘Avenger’ Joseph Harmatz dead at 91”
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Activist Post – by Cassius Kamarampi
This is a preview to the Era of Wisdom documentary “Toddlers on Adderall: History of “Big Pharma” and the Major Players,” to be released December 28, 2016.
Written and directed by Cassius Kamarampi, narrated by Josh Mur. Music by Cassius Kamarampi. Continue reading “These 13 Corporations Are “Big Pharma”: Their History, Crimes, And Products”
Sanofi SA said on Monday the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved $43.18 million in funding to accelerate the development of a Zika vaccine, as efforts to prevent the infection gather momentum.
The funding from the HHS’ Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will be used for mid-stage trials, expected to begin in the first half of 2018, and for manufacturing, the French drugmaker said. Continue reading “Sanofi gets $43 mln U.S. funding to spur Zika vaccine development”
Common Dreams – by Nadia Prupis
Corporate giant Nestlé continued its privatization creep on Thursday as it won approval to take over another Canadian community’s water supply, claiming it needed the well to ensure “future business growth.”
Nestlé purchased the well near Elora, Ontario from Middlebrook Water Company last month after making a conditional offer in 2015, the Canadian Press reports. Continue reading ““Travesty”: – Nestlé Outbids Another Canadian Town For Control Of Local Water Supply”
Breitbart – by Adelle Nazarain
On Saturday afternoon, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed an historic anti-boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) bill,Assembly Bill 2844, into law, effectively barring companies that engage in discrimination against any sovereign state — including the Jewish state of Israel — from doing business with the Golden State.
The bill, which was introduced by Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica), and co-authored by Assemblyman Travis Allen (R-Huntington Beach), had overwhelmingly passed in both houses of the legislature last month. California’s State Senate approved the bill by a vote of 34 to 1 on August 24, and the State Assembly passed it by 69 to 1 six days later. Continue reading “Jerry Brown Signs Historic Anti-BDS Bill Into Law”
A massive fire that erupted on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Mexico forced 31 crew members to evacuate the state owned Pemex vessel, with emergency services continuing with efforts to extinguish the blaze. Continue reading “HomeViral Massive fire engulfs oil tanker in Gulf of Mexico”
Trucking paid for Scott Spindola to take a road trip down the coast of Spain, climb halfway up Machu Picchu, and sample a Costa Rican beach for two weeks. The 44-year-old from Covina now makes up to $70,000 per year, with overtime, hauling goods from the port of Long Beach. He has full medical coverage and plans to drive until he retires.
But in a decade, his big rig may not have any need for him. Continue reading “Self-driving trucks threaten one of America’s top blue-collar jobs”
Robert Allen “Bob” Iger; born February 10, 1951) is an American businessman and the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of The Walt Disney Company.[2][3][4][5] Before Disney, Iger served as the president of ABC Television from 1994 to 1995 and the president and chief operating officer (COO) of Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. from 1995 until Disney’s acquisition of the company in 1996.[6][7] He was named president and COO of Disney in 2000, and later succeeded Michael Eisner as CEO in 2005, after a successful effort by Roy E. Disney to shake-up the management of the company.[8][9] As part of his yearly compensation, Iger earned $44.9 million in 2015.[1] Continue reading “Katie’s Kiddie Chaser Target”
It’s Ironic And Sad, This Is Police State America On Display For All To See!
Courthouse News Service – by Jeff D. Gorman
An off-duty cop who was detained after being mistaken for a terrorist was not falsely arrested, the Oklahoma Court of Appeals ruled.
Joshua Shaw was at an Oklahoma City pub with a female officer in December 2012. They were talking about going to the gun range and shooting their weapons. Continue reading “Off-Duty Cop Mistaken for a Terrorist Has No Case”
The suspect in a Houston, Texas spree shooting has been killed, police said. At least six people sustained injuries. The scene is now “contained,” but residents have been asked to avoid the area.
The Houston Police Department has confirmed “an active shooter situation in a shopping center near the corner of Weslayan and Bissonnet in southwest Houston.” Continue reading “Houston shooting suspect is dead – police”
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexican immigration authorities said Saturday they have been hit by a surge of almost 5,000 Haitian, African and Asian migrants entering by the southern border in just a few days.
Recent experience suggests the 4,749 migrants entering through Mexico’s Tapachula immigration center on the Guatemalan border will soon try to reach the California border, with many expected to apply for asylum. Continue reading “Mexico hit by surge of 5K Haitian, African and Asian migrants on their way to the U.S.”
New York Daily News – by Christopher Brennan
The Louisiana officer who killed a 6-year-old autistic child said that he fired shots at the boy’s father in self-defense.
Derrick Stafford, a deputy city marshal in Marksville, has asked a judge to throw out the second-degree murder charge for shooting Jeremy Mardis last November.
Both Stafford and deputy Norris Greenhouse Jr. said that they did not know that the child was in the front seat before opening fire. Continue reading “Louisiana officer accused of murdering 6-year-old in car says he fired in self-defense”
Free Thought Project – by Justin Gardner
As many Americans approach November 4 with a sense of dread, facing the fact that either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will be the next president, much more hopeful things will be going on that day. Residents in at least nine states will be voting on ballot initiatives to legalize recreational or medical cannabis use.
Considering the tide of public opinion in favor of legalization, we can expect that most, if not all, of these states will vote for freedom and access to a wondrous medicinal plant. Even the power of Big Pharma, which is pouring money into campaigns to derail legalization efforts since medical cannabis threatens their profits, might be no match for the mass awakening. Continue reading “No Medical Value? US Govt Has Been Funding This Israeli Cannabis Researcher For 50 Years”