Via Carole Bartolotto's Blog:
"As the battle to label GMOs (genetically modified organisms) rages on,
we have another more insidious battle taking place. It's the battle to
hold on to scientific integrity, especially as it relates to research
about GMOs...
"The Seralini study was criticized
for having a complex design, using too few rats in each group, and for
the type of rat used. In November 2013, the study was retracted from the
journal. What was the reason for the retraction? The journal's editor,
Dr. A. Wallace Hayes, said the research was not conclusive.
"Um, what? The typical reasons for retraction include unreliable
findings due to misconduct or honest error, plagiarism, redundancy, or
unethical research, none of which applies in this situation. Dr. Michael
Hansen of the Consumers Union said,
"The study was a follow-up to Monsanto's 90-day feeding study on its
NK603 corn." So why is this protocol OK for Monsanto but not for
Seralini? And was this retraction related to FCT's addition of a new associate editor of biotechnology, Richard E. Goodman, who previously was a scientist at Monsanto?
"Controversy is common in the field of science. What normally happens
is that controversial research would be clarified as new research
articles are published, without the need for a retraction. A case in
point is the research related to the low-carb diet, yet another
polarized and contentious issue...
"Emily Waltz's article "Battlefield" highlights a disturbing trend: If you publish negative research about GMOs, you will be harassed, attacked, and discredited."
Read the article here.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
Are Our Poiticians/Rulers Really That Stupid? Or Are They Evil?
Apparently, many people have no problem with recognizing the “stupid”
part of Obama, Bush, et al (although Brian Wilson's article "Solving Stupid" re-posted here emphasizes Obama). But
acknowledging that the Rulers are evil is more difficult. We simply don’t want to believe that our Rulers are actually “evil.” But they are. People need to face the reality of who our Rulers are. As Wilson points out:
One doesn’t have to doff his Tin Foil fedora to be aware of the multitude of incalculable inconsistencies and odds-busting benefits that have miraculously fallen to such a stupendous advantage in Obama’s life story. Like a recessive gene, Stupid rarely works out to anyone’s consistent, long term advantage, i.e. you may be able to do algorithms in your head but your fly is open and your socks don’t match.
When considering the preponderance of Barry’s bodacious background, why is it so difficult to see the past, present and future intent of an individual with such a solid Marxist upbringing? When considering his 5+ years of “accomplishments”, not just from a legislative perspective, but his speeches, racism, class warfare, in-your-face taxpayer-paid “vacations”, snubs of a multitude of uniquely American ideals by omission or commission, from his perpetual lemon-sucking facial expressions to the infamous “Mussolini pose”, how can Stupid Dumbo trump the distinct pattern of evil intent? Hubris? Sure. Egomaniacal? Of course. Narcissistic? Without question. But Stupid?
...If you don’t buy the calculus above, if as the aforementioned newsletter publisher, you see presidential criticism as racially-tinged ad homonyms, take this simple test: Using facts and reason – rather than prejudice and adrenalin – disprove the obvious.
Keep reading...
One doesn’t have to doff his Tin Foil fedora to be aware of the multitude of incalculable inconsistencies and odds-busting benefits that have miraculously fallen to such a stupendous advantage in Obama’s life story. Like a recessive gene, Stupid rarely works out to anyone’s consistent, long term advantage, i.e. you may be able to do algorithms in your head but your fly is open and your socks don’t match.
When considering the preponderance of Barry’s bodacious background, why is it so difficult to see the past, present and future intent of an individual with such a solid Marxist upbringing? When considering his 5+ years of “accomplishments”, not just from a legislative perspective, but his speeches, racism, class warfare, in-your-face taxpayer-paid “vacations”, snubs of a multitude of uniquely American ideals by omission or commission, from his perpetual lemon-sucking facial expressions to the infamous “Mussolini pose”, how can Stupid Dumbo trump the distinct pattern of evil intent? Hubris? Sure. Egomaniacal? Of course. Narcissistic? Without question. But Stupid?
...If you don’t buy the calculus above, if as the aforementioned newsletter publisher, you see presidential criticism as racially-tinged ad homonyms, take this simple test: Using facts and reason – rather than prejudice and adrenalin – disprove the obvious.
Keep reading...
Monday, January 6, 2014
Five Films That Will Make 2014 'the Year of the Bible'
An excellent article with preview trailers and links to "Son of God" (February 2014), "Noah" (November 2014), "Heaven is For Real" (April 2014), "Exodus" (December 2014), and Mary, Mother of Christ (December 2014).
"But in 2014, we'll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print."
Read "Five Films that Will Make 2014 'the Year of the Bible' here.
The
Bible narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a
mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel, and the more
apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of
the text are part of the reason why the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
The
Bible narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a
mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel, and the more
apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of
the text are part of the reason why the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
"The Biblical narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel, and, in the more apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of the text are part of the reason why the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
"But in 2014, we'll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print."
Read "Five Films that Will Make 2014 'the Year of the Bible' here.
The
Bible narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a
mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel, and the more
apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of
the text are part of the reason why the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
The
Bible narrative has always been one heck of a story. It reads like a
mix of action thriller, period drama, romance novel, and the more
apocalyptic parts, like pure fantasy. The gripping narrative sections of
the text are part of the reason why the Bible is the bestselling book of all time.
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
But in 2014, we’ll discover if the Good Book is as captivating on the modern day silver screen as it is in print.
- See more at: http://jonathanmerritt.religionnews.com/2014/01/03/5-films-will-make-2014-year-bible/#sthash.hTqlqkxn.su03GcdJ.dpuf
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Today Show Segment on Non-GMO Cheerios
Even these corporate talking heads agree that this won't be the last time they will be reporting a story like this one! Features remarks by Robyn O'Brien.
Excellent video on new non-gmo Cheerios here.
Excellent video on new non-gmo Cheerios here.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Cheerios Drops Genetically Modified Ingredients
As I have mentioned before, Proposition 37 was only the first battle in the war for food security. Even after having been outspent by some $45,000,000 (yes, that's 45 million dollars...and they argued that labeling would be too expensive!) in California alone, the national grass roots movement for non-GMO food is still alive, well, and actually growing! General Mills announced this week that their original Cheerios cereal is now completely free of GMOs. The announcement must be a painful one for the corporate world to make; see it here: Cheerios Drops Genetically Modified Ingredients.
"Under pressure from consumers and activist groups, General Mills says it will stop using genetically modified ingredients to make its original Cheerios cereal."
"Under pressure from consumers and activist groups, General Mills says it will stop using genetically modified ingredients to make its original Cheerios cereal."
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Obama Unapologetic About Drone Massacre of Yemeni Wedding Party
From Storyleak:
"What is most disturbing about this very sordid and ongoing saga is the persistent refusal of the US Government to issue any kind of apology for these atrocities. Because of the CIA’s routine lack of acknowledgment of these massacres, even the citizenry of the USA seems to be oblivious to such heinous crimes being committed in their name. They seem to occur and then are very quickly forgotten just like passing days of the week. Clearly, this is the most serious byproduct of these barbaric assaults in foreign lands. That the people have come to accept them as business as usual.
"Only because these frequent fatal attacks are not being conducted in Western nations are they somehow justifiable. They have no legitimacy in international law, common law, natural law or federal law. Simply put, the drone assassination program operates completely outside of the framework of every body of law in existence, including military law."
Read the article here.
"What is most disturbing about this very sordid and ongoing saga is the persistent refusal of the US Government to issue any kind of apology for these atrocities. Because of the CIA’s routine lack of acknowledgment of these massacres, even the citizenry of the USA seems to be oblivious to such heinous crimes being committed in their name. They seem to occur and then are very quickly forgotten just like passing days of the week. Clearly, this is the most serious byproduct of these barbaric assaults in foreign lands. That the people have come to accept them as business as usual.
"Only because these frequent fatal attacks are not being conducted in Western nations are they somehow justifiable. They have no legitimacy in international law, common law, natural law or federal law. Simply put, the drone assassination program operates completely outside of the framework of every body of law in existence, including military law."
Read the article here.
Monday, December 23, 2013
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