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We are cultivating mental illness in our society . It should come as no surprise that the rate of mass shootings at schools and in other public places is increasing.  The surge has nothing to do with guns, which have been widely available in the U.S. for years.   Gun control laws have been increasing. Instead, there is a direct correlation between the increase in violence and the gradual degradation of morals, ethics and parenting.  We are cultivating mental illness in our society. Video   http://b4in.info/jnbL? 'via Blog this'

One of the most disturbing things about the stars of Hollywood has been their blatant show of their allegiance to the Dark Side. Their photo shoots, as we will see here, are a testament to their utter disregard for what anyone thinks or if we see their true colors. The photos, to the unaware viewer, may seem vanguard and alternative, “artsy” as it were, but these photos hold a far more sinister meaning to those of us who are awake and aware of what they truly stand for. The Elite love playing the game of Hidden in Plain Sight. They love their deceptions and innuendos and to fool the innocent into believing it is nothing more than just an odd photo or sign. More with Video and Photos http://b4in.info/jnTC

The skull confirms earlier suggestions that the fossil baboon is quite possibly the earliest known member of the modern baboon species Papio hamadryas. Here is a comparison of morphology in UW 88-886 (left), P. angusticepts males (CO 100, center), and P. izodi males (TP 89-11-1, right). A team from Wits University’s Evolutionary Studies Institute has discovered a fossil monkey specimen representing the earliest baboon ever found. Dating back more than 2 million years ago (between 2.026-2.36 million years ago), the partial skull was found at Malapa, in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, the same site where the partial skeletons of the new early hominin species, Australopithecus sediba, were discovered in 2010. “Baboons are known to have co-existed with hominins at several fossil localities in East Africa and South Africa and they are sometimes even used as comparative models in human evolution,” says Dr Christopher Gilbert (Hunter College, CUNY), lead author of t

New study shows what the natural worldwide diversity patterns of mammals would be like in the absence of past and present human impacts . The fact that the greatest diversity of large mammals is found in Africa reflects past human activities – and not climatic or other environmental constraints. This is determined in a new study, which presents what the world map of mammals would look like if modern man (Homo sapiens) had never existed. Fig 1: The natural diversity of large mammals is shown as it would appear without the impact of modern man (Homo sapiens). The figure shows the variation in the number of large mammals (45 kg or larger) that would have occurred per 100 x 100 kilometer grid cell. The numbers on the scale indicate the number of species. In a world without humans, most of northern Europe would probably now be home to not only wolves, Eurasian elk (moose) and bears, but also animals such as elephants and rhinoceroses. This is demonstrated in a new study cond

Did you notice something strange about this July ? It was hot!  Sure, July is supposed to be hot (at least for most of the world), but even by July standards it was hot.  If you too have felt like this, you weren’t imagining things: the NOAA recently announced that this July was the hottest month ever recorded , and January-July 2015 was More http://b4in.info/bkx9 'via Blog this'

It is no longer a secret that cannabis is the great destroyer to cancer cells, even the US Government now unwittingly admits it. This article is about how to Decarboxylate Cannabis .  You’ll get an almost 10 fold increase in THC by first heating the marijuana to a specific temperature range for a certain amount of time. To high of a temperature and you destroy many of the beneficial cannibinoids . I think this information is awesome. THC kills cancer cells and by increasing the THC content of the Medical cannabis you have on hand, it can only do a much better job!  It has too, because the increase in THC skyrockets after this simple process . I read the tinctures medicinal value could be greatly improved upon if they would only decarboxylate the cannabis first. Here are lab results of before and after. More with Videos  http://bit.ly/1gCNQcZ  'via Blog this'

The Jade Helm saga has taken yet another unexpected twist, by announcing the media will not be allowed to cover their exercises or faux missions. The extremely controversial Jade Helm 15 military exercise, which is scheduled to run from July 15th to September 15th in at least seven states, including “hostile” Texas, will be entirely off-limits to reporters, according to a military spokesperson. In fact, even the Washington Post was denied coverage of the domestic operation which some believe will lead to a martial law takeover of America. More with Video http://bit.ly/1LZFjh2 'via Blog this'

The hacktivist collective known as Anonymous calls out Hillary Clinton for her various crimes, lies, and corrupt dealings. It is time Mrs. Clinton be held accountable for her crimes against the Untied States and humanity . From destroying evidence to leaving Americans to die in Benghazi , her time is running out. Anonymous doesn’t forget and doesn’t forgive. Mrs. Clinton, you are now in the cross-hairs of Anonymous . This is just the first, of many things to come. More with Videos http://bit.ly/1NLav1E 'via Blog this'

In one of my early years of gardening , I made a rookie mistake. I planted leaf lettuce — a lot of leaf lettuce. When those first early tender leaves started to appear out of the ground, fresh salad was a delightful treat. But soon the lettuce was full on – and try as we might, we couldn’t pick or eat it fast enough! If I had better understood succession planting back then, we still could have had a steady supply without the rush to consume the lettuce before it turned bitter. What is succession planting? Simply put, it is planting several crops in such a manner so that you’ll always have a steady harvest. This is an important part of planning your garden. Also, by having plantings of certain crops over time and intervals , you’ll reduce your chance of crop failure should you have an unexpected frost , infestation, etc. There are three main methods of succession planting. More http://bit.ly/1FRsvkB 'via Blog this'

In this latest move by Vladimir Putin, he issues his final warning, Elites your time is at an end. As we know, Putin has been very open about his disdain for the Power Elite and now he is ready for war. Putin wants Russia to get the respect he feels is due his country . Please read this speech very carefully, as Putin is not bluffing. He laid out the Russian doctrine very carefully with many warnings . He is planning war with NATO, Europe and America. More with Video http://bit.ly/1Nt9ryK 'via Blog this'

The global economic status is at the cusp of major changes and with the fast tracking of the TTP, Trans-Pacific Partnership the changes could kill the middle class and leave the economy in a tail spin. The TPP is a proposed regional regulatory and investment treaty. As of 2014, twelve countries throughout the Asia Pacific region have participated in negotiations on the TPP : Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States, and Vietnam. In the video below, Dave Kranzler from Investment Research Dynamics.com is back to discuss the treachery of the United States Congress and Senate who have betrayed the American people once again by approving the fast tracking of the TPP, which Dave says is the death nail for the American middle class . More with Video http://bit.ly/1Luy4wD 'via Blog this'

When it comes to acquiring food in a survival scenario , I’d definitely pick fishing as one of my absolute favorites. And I say this for a few very good reasons, because quite frankly, I’d rather do less work, consume fewer calories, and spend less time in acquiring what I need in order to keep my core temperature at a happy, healthy 98.6 degrees. So, how can fishing accommodate such criteria ?  Well, I’m happy to divulge. First, as opposed to hunting, trapping and foraging, fishing is easy and requires comparatively little know-how. I’ve seen 5-year-olds beat 45-year-olds in how many fish they’d caught for the day, which is not exactly something that could happen with really any other form of food procurement . Second, you don’t need a gun, trap or guide book. In fact, you don’t even need to pack in a fishing pole, because nature has provided plenty of them (and they’re most likely scattered in and around your camp). More http://bit.ly/1Czha8H 'via Blog th

One of the things that can ruin a nice summer day or evening are Mosquitoes .  The annoying buzzing around and awful bites that leave you with an itchy trail of discomfort. In this article, we will discuss 10 plants you can grow that naturally repel Mosquitoes and can make your summertime fun more enjoyable. As we know it is that time of year again – mosquito time! Chances are, you have heard of many of the plants that naturally repel mosquitoes and many pests. And, best of all, they can be found at your local nursery.  Using plants to deter pesky insects is an easy, safe and natural alternative to store-bought sprays and chemicals. More with Video and Photos http://bit.ly/1N0SVG5 'via Blog this'

As our world is seemingly in turmoil, Nature continues to amaze us with her splendors and remind us of the beauty She shares all around us. Sometimes I think we forget to look around and take in all that nature gives to us. In this photo essay , I would like to share with you some of the most beautiful and mysterious place our Mother nature has graced us with. Our first stop is to check out this phenomenon known as Volcanic Lighting or dirty Thunderstorms More with Video and Photos http://bit.ly/1LsiqiW 'via Blog this'

“The mainstream media is reporting that hospital emergency rooms are jammed with patients suffering from a bizarre upper respiratory infection that doesn’t quite seem like a virus ”.  The Geoengineering program has been in full swing here in the United States since 2006. Many citizens complain of a strange, flu like illnesses after being exposed to Chemtrail spraying . Sneezing, itchy eyes, respiratory ailments. These strange symptoms boggle the minds of the mainstream medical committing, who ignores the true cause of these reported illnesses . I myself experience these symptoms any time I am heavily exposed to Chemtrail spraying. It is also widely believed that these symptoms could lead to bigger health issues in the future. More with Videos   http://bit.ly/1GSjr41 'via Blog this'

In the past, I have written about the never ending list of things to do, the frantic pace of organizing preps, and the never ending quest to learn just one more sustainable skill.  Couple all of that with the burden of truth and knowledge that keeps you awake at night, and you have a recipe for frustration, exhaustion, and burn out. There goes those words again.   Prepper burn out . The truth is we all have a need for quiet, reflective, time whether we know it or not.  It is during that reflective time that we can think, really think, and focus on what is really important.   Is learning ten different ways to start a fire so important when all you really need is three? And who do you believe?  Is there any one expert ?  Or is everyone a beginner of sorts? More http://bit.ly/1BpIawg 'via Blog this'

It is no longer safe to carry large amounts of cash with you when you fly or even walk through the airport. That’s because airport police are now using civil forfeiture – a common practice on the nation’s highways — to stop air travelers and seize their cash without even charging them with a crime Police stopped college student Charles Clarke at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in early 2014 before he boarded a flight and took his entire life savings of $11,000 because they claimed a checked bag smelled like marijuana , The Institute for Justice reported. More than a year later, he still doesn’t have his money back. No drugs were found on Clarke, who admits he sometimes smoked cannabis . He was never charged with a crime . Instead, airport police simply took the cash and let him go on his way. He was carrying the money because he was in the process of moving. “I saved up the money to use for living expenses and for future savings , and now it is

Nothing quite compares to the taste of fresh beans directly out of your own garden. Visually interesting, easy to grow and relatively low maintenance, it is no wonder that these are a gardening favorite. Beans are legumes – that is, plants which grow pods which contain a single row of seeds. It can be argued that the common bean is the most important legume in the world. High in protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates , it is estimated that approximately 18.7 million tons are grown in 150 countries around the globe. There are literally thousands of varieties of the plant, but they all can be divided into two main groups. In one group, you have beans that can be eaten pod and all – such as your typical green bean. This group can be further divided into pole and bush varieties. This group of beans are called snap beans . In the second group, you have beans in which only the seeds are eaten – either fresh or dried (for soups, etc.). These beans are called shell beans.

Aloe Vera is a popular succulent plant with a rich history . Aside from its beauty and ease of care, Aloe Vera is often used as an herbal remedy. It’s no surprise that the plant is referred to as “the burn plant,” “the wonder plant,” “the medicine plant” or “the silent healer,” in reference to its medicinal capabilities. Everyone should have an Aloe Vera plant, whether it’s in a pot on their porch or in their garden (zone permitting). Here are five reasons why. 1. Aloe is More Effective At Healing Burns and Injuries Than Typical Ointments For first and second degree burns you can’t beat Aloe Vera. Not only does the gel take away pain and cool the burn but it also speeds up healing compared to traditional ointments . In one study done at Naresuan University in Thailand, researchers found that participants who were treated with aloe gel healed almost nine days sooner than those treated with traditional ointments. More http://bit.ly/1GfdF8b 'via Blog this&#

Green living and sustainable energy are encouraged in Huntsville, Alabama, just as long as you do not practice such an off-grid life within the city limits. Marine veteran Tyler Truitt discovered that the hard way when the city condemned his off-grid retreat because he chose not to use city utilities – and a judge subsequently upheld the city’s decision. This year he installed solar panels in the front yard, a composting toilet in the trailer, and placed a 550-gallon plastic tank outside his trailer home to catch rainwater. But the city said he can’t live that way, and it has placed a yellow “unsafe building” sticker on the outside of the trailer. The home sits on two acres of land at the end of a road. A municipal judge found Truitt guilty of zoning violations , although he has appealed to the Circuit Court and wants a jury trial. The case has similarities to the one involving Robin Speronis, the Florida woman whose city told her she couldn’t live off grid . M

Summer’s almost here, and with school done for the year, many of our nation’s families will be traveling on vacation to the beach, lake, or other waterfront areas. They will be at risk for injuries, and one of the most harrowing and heartbreaking is drowning. According to a 2004 report from the World Health Organization, drowning is the 3rd leading cause of death from injury. From 2005-2009, there were an average of close to 4000 drownings annually in the United States. Non-fatal water submersion injuries are about five times greater; some of these involve brain damage that causes long-term effects. Drowning is seen much more often in males, and the younger the person, the higher the rate of risk (ages 1-4 years highest). It’s also the second leading cause of death from injuries in children 1-14 years old, surpassed only by car wrecks. More http://bit.ly/1Lfs9wf 'via Blog this'

Rich, creamy, nutritious and now cancer fighting. New research reveals that molecules derived from avocados could be effective in treating a form of cancer . Professor Paul Spagnuolo from the University of Waterloo has discovered a lipid in avocados that combats acute myeloid leukemia (AML) by targeting the root of the disease – leukemia stem cells. AML is a devastating disease and proves fatal within five years for 90 per cent of seniors over age 65. Spagnuolo’s new avocado-derived drug could one day significantly increase life expectancy and quality of life for AML  patients. Worldwide, there are few drug treatments available to patients that target leukemia stem cells. “The stem cell is really the cell that drives the disease ,” said Professor Spagnuolo, in Waterloo’s School of Pharmacy. “The stem cell is largely responsible for the disease developing and it’s the reason why so many patients with leukemia relapse . We’ve performed many rounds of testing to determin

Led by Young Duck Kim, a postdoctoral research scientist in James Hone’s group at Columbia Engineering, a team of scientists from Columbia, Seoul National University (SNU), and Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) reported that they have demonstrated — for the first time — an on-chip visible light source using graphene , an atomically thin and perfectly crystalline form of carbon, as a filament . They attached small strips of graphene to metal electrodes, suspended the strips above the substrate, and passed a current through the filaments to cause them to heat up. The study, ‘Bright visible light emission from graphene,’ is published in the Advance Online Publication (AOP) on Nature Nanotechnology’s website on June 15. ‘We’ve created what is essentially the world’s thinnest light bulb ,’ says Hone, Wang Fon-Jen Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia Engineering and co-author of the study. ‘This new type of ‘broadband’ light emitter can be inte

In a recent article from ForbesLife written by Jim Dobson, we get an exclusive look into the Elite’s doomsday bunkers. This bunker could rival Noah’s Ark , only this bunker is made up for luxury and comfort and not just for making a long trip. Inside, the bunkers are beautifully decorated , you feel as if you are in a luxury cruise ship, rather than a Doomsday bunker. Vivos founder and CEO Robert Vicino announced Vivos Europa One which will be an invitation only, five star, underground survival complex, similar to an underground cruise ship for the elite . Each family will be provided a private 2,500 square foot of floor area, capable of two story improvements for a total of 5,000 square feet of private living quarters . With fit and finish comparable to a mega-yacht, each member family will hire their own architect and contractor to build out their living quarters to the custom standard they desire. More with Video and Photos http://bit.ly/1IaCV0t 'via B

Last month, Kansas mother Shona Banda made headlines when her son was removed from her custody after he defended her use of medical marijuana to treat Crohn’s Disease . He had spoken up about her use at an anti-drug presentation at his school. This prompted the school to call to Child Protective Services and authorities, which led to a raid on her home on March 24. The raid found what local Garden City authorities described as “‘1.25 pounds of marijuana in plant, oil, joint, gel and capsule form and drug paraphernalia ’ along with what was characterized as a ‘lab used for manufacturing cannabis oil’” (it should be noted that at the time, the Washington Post reported police found just 2 ounces of cannabis oil ). Banda has seen her eleven-year-old son only once since he was taken from her. Last week, Finney County charged her with five offenses related to marijuana, three of which are felonies. They include “manufacturing a controlled substance , possessing a controlled substa

The mystery swirling around Vladimir Putin has just gotten stranger. According to Putin’s ex wife, former First Lady of Russia Lyudmila Putina , Putin has been long dead and she refused to cooperate with Power Elite in this ruse . She claims that Putin’s assassination had been in the works and was a well plotted out plan.  Putina also claims her and her daughter were threatened with death if they didn’t play along. Translation of German article: A German newspaper  ie Welt  published a sensational interview with former First Lady of Russia Lyudmila Putina. More with Video and Links http://bit.ly/1MkKG7j 'via Blog this'

International Scientists Appeal To UN To Protect The Public From Wireless And Other EMF Exposures  A few weeks ago 190 scientists from 39 nations filed an appeal to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations, UN member states requesting an urgent review of the current guidelines for electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and wireless technology. Their goal is that appropriate protective measures be introduced to protect the global human population and wildlife from EMF exposures that are spiraling out of control . Current EMF exposure guidelines offer no protection Acute exposures to harmful levels of EMFs may be immediately realized as burns. But the health effects due to chronic or occupational exposure may not manifest effects for months or years. The scientists appeal states, “ ICNIRP (The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) guidelines set exposure standards for high-intensity, short-term, tissue-heating thresholds. These do not pro

The Budget Pistol That’s As Accurate As The Military’s M9 Just as much a classic design as it is a proven one, the Beretta 92FS has a well-deserved legacy. In service in various environments with multiple militaries around the world, including our own (as the M9 and M9A1), the Beretta 92FS is without a doubt one of the most heavy-duty and resilient wonder nines produced. The Beretta 92FS does have its detractors, but it’s a gun that’s going to stick around for many years to come and is destined to live on in the history books regardless of whether we love it or hate it. Having a dependable sidearm that stays at your side is essential, and you’ll want something that’s reliable, accurate, is big enough to fight with, has a large magazine capacity, and fires a common round. The Beretta fulfills all of these roles to become one of the combat pistols you should consider. But there’s one thing that the Beretta does not have going for it, and that is price. If you’re on a budg

Garlic Mustard: The Super-Nutritious Edible ‘Weed’ You Probably Mow Over  Garlic mustard ( Alliaria petiolata ) is a member of the mustard family and has a noticeable garlic aroma — hence its name. In Europe, this plant is loved and used by many rural people, but in North America it is often referred to as a noxious weed. In fact, if you do a search on the Internet you will find a noxious weed alert for almost every state and province. Those that know the weed well will tell you that the only reason this plant is deemed intolerable is because we are overrun with it from not using it. If only we ate more of it, we likely would feel differently. How it spreads Garlic mustard , like other weeds, spreads by seeds that fall just a few feet from each plant. With the help of animals and humans, it gets transported. The first year the plant is small with inconspicuous leaves that blend well with other native plants. They look like violet leaves or wild ginger leaves. More

Craig Hemke: The U.S. Has Come Off The Rails – Mass Civil Unrest Is Coming  In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act. – George Orwell (Eric Blair) They’re at the point now (the central planners) where they are just openly making things up and manipulating data just to game whatever they want to do. It is surreal to watch. – Craig Hemke, Shadow of Truth  When a nation owes another nation a million dollars, the debtor has a problem. When a nation owes another nation $1.2 trillion dollars the creditor nation has a problem. How does the creditor nation, China, handle this fact?  What if China began using the interest payments from the debtor nation, the United States, to finance a new global bank, like the BRICS Bank and the AIIB? What if the creditor nation, China, began using the interest payments , roughly $300 billion annually, to build a New Silk Road that solidifies relations with their neighbors, creates commerce for both the neighbo

How Hemp Could Revolutionize Modern Homesteading  A story out of Oregon underscored the absolute insanity which comes from a bureaucracy-fueled, over-regulated nation. Joining with a number of other states which have emerged from their power-hungry desire to control aspects of American’s lives that they have no business messing with, Oregon’s legislature officially recognized hemp as a separate entity from marijuana . But the Keystone Cops aspect of the story wasn’t done just yet. The kicker in Oregon is that after it was made legal to grow … it still wasn’t legal to grow. Sure, you can apply for one of three licenses required to grow it (our federal and state governments are absolutely in love with licenses ), but, technically, you can’t get the seeds needed, because they’re still regulated by the DEA for importation as a “schedule 1 substance.”   Insanity . But there’s hope. More about that in a bit. More http://bit.ly/1J0YXZ7 'via Blog this'

A Green Beret’s Guide To EMP: Practical Steps To Prepare For A “Lights Out” Scenario (Part 1)  Jeremiah Johnson is a retired Green Beret of the United States Army Special Forces (Airborne) and a graduate of the U.S. Army’s SERE school (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape). This series is dedicated to Ben Raines, one of SHTF’s readers, who wrote: “If the power is out for more than 2 weeks I will have some serious decisions to make.” Ben, I’m doing this article for you as I promised, and I hope it will help you (and others) to make those decisions in the critical moments and days following an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) event.  Although I had plenty of science courses in college, I am not a scientist.  Certainly someone with a scientific background will comment on this article .  Let me state this:  Scientists, I welcome all comments, positive or negative, but please make them proactive .  These articles are forums where the writers are “emcees” that introduce topics f

How To Grow Your Own Organic Potatoes In Just 4 Square Feet This method is very simple, can be reused for years and looks great. There’s a new Mr. Potato in town. Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a few new genetically modified potato varieties for farmers to grow commercially. There are genetically modified versions of the popular Russet potato and the Atlantic potato, the New York Times reports. It seems like every week another GMO fruit or vegetable is being approved just another good reason to grow your own! Potatoes are fairly low maintenance , can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here’s more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. feet. According to this article from the Seattle Times, potatoes planted inside a box with this method can grow up to 100 pounds of potatoes in just 4 square fe

Buying Local Honey: What You Need To Know  One of my favorite long-term food choices in our pantry is honey .  Storing honey is a popular choice amongst preppers. After all, its versatility coupled with the capacity to last a lifetime is a perfect investment for your long-term food stores. Many are aware of the additives put into honey and ultra-filtering that inevitably removes all of the health benefits it possesses in its natural state. In fact, recent laboratory tests have revealed that 76% of the honey purchased in common chain grocery stores has been ultra filtered. Why Buy Local? Buying locally will ensure you get the purest form of honey around. As well, purchasing in bulk quantities will help you add to your natural prepper pantries and save a buck at the same time.  When raw honey is left in its natural state and is unfiltered, it contains pollen, enzymes , antioxidants and many other beneficial compounds that researchers are just beginning to learn about.

New Study: 80% Of Consumers Would Pay More For Non-GMO Foods  Want more proof that Monsanto’s demise is imminent? In a recently published Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 80 percent of respondents said they would pay more for foods labeled “Non-GMO.”  Do we really need more proof that people are turning their backs on biotech-altered poison crops? This doesn’t mean that people actually trust the ‘ Non-GMO ’ food label, and unless it has been verified, they shouldn’t. Even brands like Cherrios have stated that their product doesn’t contain GMO, but how can we be certain? Furthermore, foods like Xochitl tortilla chips were marketed as GMO-free, but were found to contain GM corn through an investigation by Consumer Reports. Even though 61 percent of food buyers said they thought it was ‘very’ or ‘ moderately ’ important to purchase foods with a non-GMO label, exceeded only perhaps by the importance of avoiding foods with high-fructose corn syrup, most of them reported n

How To Grow Your Own Organic Potatoes In Just 4 Square Feet  This method is very simple, can be reused for years and looks great. There’s a new Mr. Potato in town. Last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a few new genetically modified potato varieties for farmers to grow commercially . There are genetically modified versions of the popular Russet potato and the Atlantic potato, the New York Times reports. It seems like every week another GMO fruit or vegetable is being approved just another good reason to grow your own! More http://bit.ly/1KxBTl7 'via Blog this'

Senior NATO Official Claims We’ll Be At War By Summer  Last week, former NSA intelligence analyst John Schindler posted a rather disturbing tweet.  With a statement that one could only assume to be a reference towards Russia, Schindler wrote “Said a senior NATO (non-US) GOFO to me today: “We’ll probably be at war this summer. If we’re lucky it won’t be nuclear.” Let that sink in.” So who is John Schindler? Being a ten-year veteran of the NSA, he was in the news a bit more when Snowden was making frequent headlines. He used to be a professor at the U.S. Naval War College, and is currently a frequent contributor to Business Insider. According to his biography on Business Insider, he used to teach classes on security, strategy, intelligence, and terrorism, and he has “collaborated closely with other government agencies who would probably prefer he didn’t mention them.” It’s safe to say that Schindler probably brushes shoulders with high-ranking officials from time to tim

Photos: California Oil Spill Volunteers Appear Clueless About Petroleum Poisoning  Surely the photos below do not lie about the total lack of safety precautions on the California shoreline where the latest oil spill has occurred. Santa Barbara beaches are now the site of two catastrophic oil spills, the first having occurred in 1969. That one was partially credited for the the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency so bad was the damage to the seashore and aquatic ecosystems. “The BP Gulf Oil Spill taught everyone that oil spills by their very nature can be extremely dangerous. The petrochemical toxicities both in the water and the ambient air ought to be taken very seriously. The crude petroleum VOCs (volatile organic compounds) alone can create especially perilous conditions to work in on a warm sunny day.” A lot has changed in the area of oil spill response since 1969. Certainly the BP Gulf oil spill was instrumental in showing the world how not to remediate

What Are the Most Effective Natural Antibiotics?  Nature has provided thousands of natural medicines and natural antibiotics over millennia. Most people are unaware, but most pharmaceutical medications originally came from the plants of the Earth. After they were proven effective in treating various ailments, the pharmaceutical industry then created synthetic variants which they could patent . In this way, they retained the exclusive rights to earn revenues from their patents over a specific period of time. The point is that every medicine under the sun originated as an herb or a spice, a tree leaf or shrub root, a berry or a fruit. Fortunately, some of these same medicinals function as very efficacious natural antibiotics.  Especially when they are prepared properly, these potent medicines can produce the desired effects without many of the adverse side-effects associated with pharmaceutical-grade antibiotics. High-powered pharmaceutical antibiotics certainly have

Gardening, Fresh Food And A Simple Approach To Life – It Works  Yesterday was one of those days that you can only dream about during the long, cold and snowy days of an Ohio Winter. It was simply a perfect day. The sun was shining, the temperatures were in the mid-70’s – and best of all, we both worked in the garden and around the farm from sun up to sun down. It just doesn’t get any better than that – period! I don’t think Mary nor I could ever imagine life without our garden, or our chickens and bees – or anything else that comes with our little 3 acre Old World Garden Farm . But what makes us both even happier is that each and every day, more people from every walk of life are realizing the same thing. They want to plant their first garden, grow some of their own food, and even raise a few chickens for their own eggs. There is something very special about becoming responsible for the food on your table. In addition to the ever-rising cost of fresh food and produce, th

New House Bill H.R.2232 Designed To Force Vaccines Onto The American Population  Vaccines are at the core of a contentious debate in the United States – one that rages between people who dare to question the ingredients in mass-produced big pharma immunizations and those who believe dangerous chemicals are the foundation of good health. Today’s parents are bombarded with facts, opinions and downright lies about vaccine dangers from friends, family, media and even physicians. However, it is the right and duty of all parents to sift through all the talk about vaccines and make an informed decision about whether to refuse immunizations for their own children. But, is that right going to be stripped away by controlling government interests? House Bill H.R. 2232 is a sickening proposal If Representative Frederica Wilson has her way, parents will no longer have a say in vaccine decisions regarding their own children. She recently introduced House Bill H.R. 2232 in an attem

Hillary Clinton: Monsanto’s Next Poster Puppet  Conservative, liberal or independent – it makes no difference – when one of the nationally recognized presidential candidates for 2016 supports Monsanto , you know that democracy has failed in the United States. I’m talking about Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton is Monsanto’s next poster puppet . Why? She represents a demographic that wants GMOs labeled. She represents ‘women’ who are, in large part, the people who buy groceries, take them home, and feed their families. She represents ‘democratsl ostensibly educated, liberal, and young – but she doesn’t represent me. That’s because she supports GMOs . Hillary Rodham Clinton doesn’t represent the American people, either. Recently, she stated her desire to get industry representatives around a table to have an “intensive discussion” about “how the federal government could help biotechs with insurance against [financial] risk.” That’s right – when the news comes out, and it w

How To Grow Food In A Slum: Lessons From The Sack Farmers Of Kibera, Kenya  Farming in a slum, however, inevitably has its complications. Not only is land and space scarce, but finding areas free from contamination can also be a challenge. According to Eva Kadzo, a public health officer and community strategist with the ministry of health, sack farming in Kibera has helped discourage people from planting crops near dump sites and sewers, which had been a common practice in the area. Many of the sewers contain heavy metals such as lead and mercury, creating a health risk to those who consume vegetables grown near them. Joyce Anyango, 30, a mother of three, says becoming an independent sack farmer has changed her life. She makes between $40 and $70 per month from selling her vegetables, and plans to increase her number of sacks to boost her income. “I used to struggle to feed my family,” she says. “However, these days I not only have vegetables readily available, but

In Nevada, The Most Distinctive Cause Of Death Is The Police  Nevada’s most distinctive cause of death — though not its most frequent — isn’t a disease. It’s encounters with law enforcement , according to a new state-by-state report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Encounters with law enforcement in this case does not include executions. The study maps out how geography factors into the prevalence of rare killers. For 22 states, the total number of these types of deaths was under 100. The Silver State falls into that group, with deaths by so-called legal intervention at 82, a rate 2.8 times the national average, said Francis Boscoe of the New York State Cancer Registry and the lead researcher in the study. Researchers couldn’t identify a clear reason why death by legal intervention garnered the most distinction in Nevada as well as New Mexico and Oregon. More http://bit.ly/1ccQzqI 'via Blog this'

The Double Standard Nobody Noticed In The Naugler Case  I’m sure many of you remember when the CPS visited the Naugler family’s Kentucky home earlier this month, and took all 10 of their kids. For the crime of living outside of mainstream society, one of their busy body neighbors alerted the authorities to their unique lifestyle, and now the family is still dealing with the consequences. To date, none of these kids have been returned to their parents. So what was it about their lifestyle that was so offensive to the authorities, that they were deemed unfit to raise a family? Based on some of the questions that the CPS asked the parents, which included subjects like guns, vaccines, and their homeschool curriculum , it seems like a classic case of the government targeting people who are just trying to live independent of the system. Chief among these supposed crimes, was that the family wasn’t giving their kids a “proper education.” The Nauglers had been following a sty

How Will The Government Control The Enforcers?  The talk of FEMA camps and martial law has been almost nonstop for the past few years. The actions by the government have led us to the current predicament where the surreal has become the new norm .  It would have been unthinkable 20 years ago to imagine we would actually be talking about the subversion and downfall of the United States with little outcry from the population in general. Many articles have made the case that at least some of the military and police would follow orders to put the population into submission by force if necessary. This would include the forced detention and possible execution of many antigovernment protestors. If even a small percentage of the enforcers revolted against the government orders it would provide a very large armed component that would add to the armed civilian population and would provide a serious impediment to government operations even if external forces were brought in