In the closing weeks of 2008, the US Department of Energy invited politicians and press to a dedication ceremony for the Joint BioEnergy Institute in Emeryville, California. The state-of-the-art lab, backed by $125 million in federal funding, filled the top floor of a glimmering glass office building that reflected the grand hopes for advanced biofuels. Continue reading “The Scientist Still Fighting for the Clean Fuel the World Forgot”
Year: 2020
Forbes – by Robert Glatter, MD
There are a multitude of factors that have played a role in the opioid crisis that our country currently faces.
While we may consider supply factors—whether from ilicit sources or from health care providers—as a key driver in this epidemic, it’s also important to consider economic forces as a potential contributor. Continue reading “U.S. Auto Assembly Plant Closures Linked To 85 Percent Increase In Opioid Overdose Deaths, Study Finds”
National File – by Gabriel Keane
The United Nations is now accepting job applications in New York City, New York for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration officers to “contribute to security and stability in post-conflict environments.”
The job listing was posted to the U.N. careers homepage on Dec. 26, and notes that “female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position” because “the United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff.” Continue reading “Recruits Paramilitary Troops for ‘Disarmament’ and ‘Reintegration’ of US Civilians”
The U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division’s alert brigade has been issued orders to deploy rapidly to Kuwait following an attack on the American embassy in Baghdad by a pro-Iranian mob.
At least 750 paratroopers are already making their way to the Middle East, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, saying additional forces are prepared to deploy over the next several days. Continue reading “Pentagon prepares 4,000 paratroopers for rapid deployment to Kuwait”
Health Impact News – by National Vaccine Information Center
Your action is needed to help stop a bill that was pre-filed 12/8/2019. Senator Barbara Favola is the Patron of this bill.
SB104 would add amend and reenact §54.1-2969 of the Virginia Code, relating to vaccinations/immunizations; minors; authority to consent. The bill would allow doctors or other medical workers to administer vaccines recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to a minor child of any age after obtaining “consent” of the minor child and making a determination that the child has the ability to understand the risks and benefits associated with vaccines at the same comprehension level as an adult. Continue reading “Virginia Bill to Allow Children to Decide on Vaccines without Parents’ Knowledge or Permission”
OMAHA, Neb. — Two people were found dead and a police officer was wounded after an exchange of gunfire at a housing complex in Omaha, authorities said.
The New Year’s Eve shooting happened after officers were called to a complex known as Evans Tower shortly after 10 p.m., Omaha police Deputy Chief Scott Gray said. Two officers encountered an armed man in the hallway on the fifth floor, Gray said. Continue reading “2 dead, officer hurt after exchange of gunfire in Omaha”
The Most Important News – by Michael Snyder
During colonial times, European powers exploited Africa for the vast resources that it possesses. But what China is doing today is actually much worse. Yes, the Chinese greatly desire African resources, but ultimately what they want is Africa itself. But instead of conquering Africa using military force, China is using economics instead. Today, more than 10,000 Chinese-owned firms are operating in Africa, and virtually every major road, bridge, railway and skyscraper is being built by the Chinese. As a result, most African nations are very deeply indebted to China at this point. And as you will see below, when those debts go bad that gives the Chinese a tremendous amount of leverage. Continue reading “The Takeover: China Is Building Enormous Self-Sustaining Chinese Cities All Over The African Continent”
WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting secretary of Homeland Security is taking aim Tuesday at new laws in New York, New Jersey and other states that allow immigrants to get driver’s licenses without proof they are in the U.S. legally, and restrict data sharing with federal authorities. Continue reading “US seeks review of state DMV laws on immigration enforcement”
In Defense of Our Nation – by David Risselada
As the situation in Virginia continues to escalate the possibility that they are deliberately trying to lure patriots into committing acts of violence must be considered. It is the Hegelian dialectic at play ̶ create the problem by criminalizing legal gun owners, provoke the reaction and offer the solution. The final solution that is, the merging of the United States into a one world order headed by the United Nations. As crazy as that sounds the groundwork for such a merger is well established as the United States committed itself to United Nation objectives with the signing of the United Nations Participation Act in 1945. Continue reading “The USMCA, Virginia and the Possible Deployment of U.N. Troops Against Gun Owners”