(CNN)The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled Wednesday that courts may consider vaccines to be the cause of an illness, even in the absence of scientific evidence confirming a link. The EU’s highest court said that if the development of a disease is timely to the person’s receiving a vaccine, if the personContinueContinue reading “Vaccines can be blamed for illness without scientific evidence, says EU court “
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NY governor awash in controversy over 25-cent cups of milk
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor is finding out that, in politics, something as simple as a 25-cent cup of milk can turn sour fast. Just last summer, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo was hailed as a hero for stepping in with a state subsidy to prevent a price hike to 50 cents for theContinueContinue reading “NY governor awash in controversy over 25-cent cups of milk”
The $221 million Obama quietly sent to Palestine in his last hours in office went through
$220.3 million released for West Bank programs such as water, education, renewable energy, civil society, municipal governance, and the rule of law. During his final hours in office, on the same day current President Donald Trump would be inaugurated, Barack Obama authorized the State Department to release about $221 million in withheld funds to Palestinians living inContinueContinue reading “The $221 million Obama quietly sent to Palestine in his last hours in office went through”
The Bizarre Story Behind the FBI’s Fake Documentary About the Bundy Family
May 16 2017, 12:00 p.m. RYAN BUNDY SEEMED uneasy as he settled into a white leather chair in a private suite at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. As the eldest son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who had become a national figure for his armed standoff with U.S. government agents in April 2014, Ryan had quite aContinueContinue reading “The Bizarre Story Behind the FBI’s Fake Documentary About the Bundy Family”
Portland Burrito Cart Closes After Owners Are Accused Of Cultural Appropriation
Portland Burrito Cart Closes After Owners Are Accused Of Cultural Appropriation Carolina Moreno, HuffPost Two Portland-based women were forced to shut down their burrito food cart over accusations of cultural appropriation and recipe stealing. Liz “LC” Connelly and Kali Wilgus’ Kooks Burritos business was featured in the Willamette Week on May 16. During the interview, Connelly described how the duoContinueContinue reading “Portland Burrito Cart Closes After Owners Are Accused Of Cultural Appropriation”
Will Jordan abolish a law that protects rapists?
Women’s activists say they are closer than ever to abolishing Article 308, which pardons rapists who marry their victim. Will Jordan abolish a law that protects rapists? Women’s activists say they are closer than ever to abolishing Article 308, which pardons rapists who marry their victim. Lebanon is also making strides to abolish a similarContinueContinue reading “Will Jordan abolish a law that protects rapists?”
Saving, Protecting, and Respecting Dogs – in Hanoi
Mandala said: “We promote the idea that all lives are precious, and that our animals such as cats and dogs are ‘friends, not food.’By providing free veterinary care for our staff members’ pets, we send a message into the surrounding communities that dogs and cats are important and need routine medical care, just like humans.”ContinueContinue reading “Saving, Protecting, and Respecting Dogs – in Hanoi “
UN Accuses Israel of Apartheid, Drawing Fury From Tel Aviv and Washington
A UN report has concluded that Israel has established an “apartheid regime,” drawing quick condemnation from Tel Aviv and Washington on Wednesday. The report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) says, “Israel has established an apartheid regime that systematically institutionalizes racial oppression and domination of the Palestinian people as a whole.”ContinueContinue reading “UN Accuses Israel of Apartheid, Drawing Fury From Tel Aviv and Washington”
New research identifies a ‘sea of despair’ among white, working-class Americans
Economists Anne Case and Angus Deaton say the early mortality spike in this midlife group is not easing. By Joel Achenbach and Dan Keating March 23 at 12:01 AM Sickness and early death in the white working class could be rooted in poor job prospects for less-educated young people as they first enter the labor market, a situation thatContinueContinue reading “New research identifies a ‘sea of despair’ among white, working-class Americans “
Video of ‘chubby’ tigers taking down a drone may be way darker than you think
U.S. Video of ‘chubby’ tigers taking down a drone may be way darker than you think Johnny Lieu,Mashable Thu, Feb 23 9:30 PM PST A video of “chubby” Siberian tigers taking down a drone, complete with a silly soundtrack — like so much viral content — is more than what it seems. While the video’s been sharedContinueContinue reading “Video of ‘chubby’ tigers taking down a drone may be way darker than you think”
Hackers Use New Tactic at Austrian Hotel: Locking the Doors
The Crimes of SEAL Team 6
“Most SEALs did not commit atrocities, the sources said, but the problem was persistent and recurrent, like a stubborn virus. Senior leaders at the command knew about the misconduct and did little to eradicate it. The official SEAL creed reads, in part: “Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.” But after 9/11, another code emerged that made lying — especially to protect a teammate or the command from accountability — the more honorable course of action.”
TERROR ON THE LOOSE – IN BRAZIL’S PRISONS AND BEYOND…
Trail of slaughter in prisons shocks Brazilians as gang war explodes ‘Brazil is getting out of control’ warns police investigator after a series of horrific massacres by rival drug gangs sweeps the country’s penitentiaries. The men on the prison roof laughed as they raised a hand-painted flag emblazoned with the initials of two ofContinueContinue reading “TERROR ON THE LOOSE – IN BRAZIL’S PRISONS AND BEYOND…”
The Government in Las Vegas Is Now Powered by 100% Renewables
Las Vegas now powers all of its 140 government buildings, streetlights, and facilities using renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric turbines and solar panels. Las Vegas joins a number of other cities and countries emerging as global leaders in sustainability by making the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Finish reading: The GovernmentContinueContinue reading “The Government in Las Vegas Is Now Powered by 100% Renewables”
WashPost Is Richly Rewarded for False News About Russia Threat While Public Is Deceived
In the current D.C. climate on Russia, all relevant journalistic incentives encourage and reward false news. IN THE PAST six weeks, the Washington Post published two blockbuster stories about the Russian threat that went viral: one on how Russia is behind a massive explosion of “fake news,” the other on how it invaded the U.S. electric grid. Both articles wereContinueContinue reading “WashPost Is Richly Rewarded for False News About Russia Threat While Public Is Deceived”
It Was Only a Matter of Time: Scientists Found a Way to Reverse Signs of Aging
IN BRIEF A new experiment looks into the possibility of replicating stem cell-like conditions through intermittent expressions of genes in order to reverse the signs of aging. As a result, human skin cells in a dish looked and behaved young again, and mice with premature aging disease were rejuvenated with a 30% increase in lifespan.ContinueContinue reading “It Was Only a Matter of Time: Scientists Found a Way to Reverse Signs of Aging”
Cockroach Milk — One of the Latest Superfood Contenders
Cockroach milk has quadruple the nutrition value compared to cow’s milk, and may be tapped to feed the world in the future. By Dr. Mercola There are superfoods, and there are superfood fads. They come, and sometimes they go. One of the latest? Cockroach milk. Sound delish, doesn’t it? It must be a hoax, or gimmick,ContinueContinue reading “Cockroach Milk — One of the Latest Superfood Contenders”
Toxic chemicals in drinking water for six million Americans
By Lisa Rapaport “So the negative effects on immune functions appear to be lasting,” Grandjean said. “Sadly, there is very little that an exposed resident can do, once the exposure has led to an increased amount of PFASs in the body.” (Reuters Health) – Drinking water supplies for more than six million Americans contain unsafeContinueContinue reading “Toxic chemicals in drinking water for six million Americans”
The NSA Leak Is Real, Snowden Documents Confirm
A never-before-published NSA manual makes it clear that malware released by a hacker group this week came from the spy agency. THE NSA LEAK IS REAL, SNOWDEN DOCUMENTS CONFIRM Sam Biddle Aug. 19 2016, 8:00 a.m. ON MONDAY, A HACKING group calling itself the “ShadowBrokers” announced an auction for what it claimed were “cyber weapons” made by theContinueContinue reading “The NSA Leak Is Real, Snowden Documents Confirm”
Tech trends that will impact your home | TechCrunch
Imagine walking through the bathroom door at 7am and the shower starts itself at optimal water heat and pressure. The thermostat adjusts when you enter the room. Want a new bathroom tub? What if you could 3D print it? High-tech homes are about to revolutionize the way we live. While interior design once relied on color schemesContinueContinue reading “Tech trends that will impact your home | TechCrunch”
DOE Seeks Severe Punishment for Leopard Poacher | Financial Tribune
DOE Seeks Severe Punishment for Leopard Poacher The Department of Environment is seeking the maximum punishment for a poacher charged with killing a Persian leopard cub in Mazandaran Province. Speaking to ISNA, Ali Teymouri, director of the DOE’s Hunting and Fishing Office, said the hunter will most likely be sentenced to three years in jailContinueContinue reading “DOE Seeks Severe Punishment for Leopard Poacher | Financial Tribune”
WWF Roars Out Against Tiger Farming | Big Cat Rescue
WWF: Tiger Farming in Asia Must End; US has Role to Play World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is using International Tiger Day today to call on governments across Asia to investigate all tiger breeding centers and close any operations involved in the illegal tiger trade. WWF is also calling on the US to do more to address its own largeContinueContinue reading “WWF Roars Out Against Tiger Farming | Big Cat Rescue”
Record number of wild animals rescued and released in Scotland | Discover Wildlife
The number of wildlife casualties in Scotland returned to their natural habitats has more than doubled in just over five years. Scotland’s animal welfare charity, the Scottish SPCA, released 4,651 wild animals in 2015, compared to just 1,881 in 2010. This is partly due to the charity’s £3.5 billion relocation to the National Wildlife Rescue CentreContinueContinue reading “Record number of wild animals rescued and released in Scotland | Discover Wildlife”
Report Finds Circus Animals Are Denied Lives ‘Worth Living’ | Mental Floss
A new report commissioned by the Welsh government has concluded that traveling circuses fail to meet legal standards for animal welfare [PDF]. The researchers say there is ample scientific evidence to support a ban on the inclusion of wild animals in circuses and other traveling shows. Lead author Steven Harris—who researches ecology and animal population managementContinueContinue reading “Report Finds Circus Animals Are Denied Lives ‘Worth Living’ | Mental Floss”
Zika mosquito: thrives in hot weather, hard to wipe out
…Five things to know about the bug: FIRST IN AFRICA Aedes aegypti is a small, dark, hot weather mosquito with white markings and banded legs. Scientists believe the species originated in Africa, but came to the Americas on slave ships. It’s continued to spread through shipping and airplanes. Now it’s found through much of theContinueContinue reading “Zika mosquito: thrives in hot weather, hard to wipe out”
A No-Slaughter Leather Startup Just Raised $53 Million
LAB-GROWN LEATHER: A MORE CULTURED CHOICE Brooklyn-based startup Modern Meadow, founded in 2011, has secured a total of $53.5 million in funding to grow leather in labs—instead of from livestock. The cruelty-free business model could end the slaughter of animals for leather goods, but it also has another benefit— cutting down on the physically and chemically intensive processes needed to produce leather usingContinueContinue reading “A No-Slaughter Leather Startup Just Raised $53 Million”
In Pakistan, gruesome ‘honor’ killings bring a new backlash
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Parveen Rafiq closed her hands around the neck of her youngest daughter, Zeenat, and squeezed and squeezed until the girl was almost dead. Then, in the tiny apartment where the family lived, she doused the 18-year-old with kerosene and set her on fire. Neighbors saw the smoke and rushed to theContinueContinue reading “In Pakistan, gruesome ‘honor’ killings bring a new backlash”
US Senate Fails to Pass $1.1B in Funding to Fight Zika
With no vaccine on the immediate horizon and America’s mosquito season well underway, Zahn said, “The only guaranteed way to prevent [Zika birth defects] is contraception. So access to contraception both domestically and abroad is crucial to address this issue.” Access to contraception became a central point of contention in the Senate debate leading upContinueContinue reading “US Senate Fails to Pass $1.1B in Funding to Fight Zika”
Hope and fear as combative president takes over Philippines
Sounds like, looks like – a Donald Trump has become President of Philippines! MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in Thursday as president of the Philippines, with many hoping his maverick style will energize the country but others fearing he could undercut one of Asia’s liveliest democracies amid his threats to kill criminalsContinueContinue reading “Hope and fear as combative president takes over Philippines”
Albino Children Being Hunted In Tanzania
APR 21, 2016 2:00 PM TOREY VAN OOT & ANNE MARIE GUARNIERI This story was originally published January 25, 2016. People born with albinism — a rare congenital condition that leads to a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes — can face a life frought with complications. Risks of blindness and skin cancer are high;ContinueContinue reading “Albino Children Being Hunted In Tanzania “
Career Advice: How to Recover From Any Mistake | Greatist
No matter how you messed up, following this advice will help you earn forgiveness. Susie, can I please have the report from last week? I don’t see it in my inbox.” My heart sank. My boss was asking me for a sales report that I had to submit every Friday. It was Monday. I totallyContinueContinue reading “Career Advice: How to Recover From Any Mistake | Greatist”
A Vegan Cafe Was Attacked by Meat-Wielding Neo-Nazis | VICE | United States
Around 15 people showed up at the Kiwi Café in Tbilisi, Georgia, brandishing meat skewers and violently throwing meat at its patrons. The Kiwi Café in Tbilisi, Georgia, is a hipster enclave in the city. It’s located on a rundown street at the edge of the Georgian capital’s Old Town and is known forContinueContinue reading “A Vegan Cafe Was Attacked by Meat-Wielding Neo-Nazis | VICE | United States”
U.N. Chief Admits He Removed Saudi Arabia From Child-Killer List Due to Extortion
Ban Ki-moon cited a financial threat to defund United Nations programs, presumably by the Saudi government. U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL Ban Ki-moon publicly acknowledged Thursday that he removed the Saudi-led coalition currently bombing Yemen from a blacklist of child killers — 72 hours after it was published — due to a financial threat to defund United Nations programs. The secretary-general didn’t nameContinueContinue reading “U.N. Chief Admits He Removed Saudi Arabia From Child-Killer List Due to Extortion”
Tribe demands details on investigation into burned woman
CROW AGENCY, Mont. (AP) — Nearly two months after a woman was found severely burned on the Crow Indian Reservation, the tribe is still seeking information about the case from federal investigators, tribal leaders said. June 10, 2016The victim was found on April 17 in a field near the border between the Northern Cheyenne andContinueContinue reading “Tribe demands details on investigation into burned woman”
Why Israel is blocking access to its archives – News from Al Jazeera
Israel is concealing vital records to prevent darkest periods in its history from coming to light, academics say. Jerusalem – Israel is locking away millions of official documents to prevent the darkest episodes in its history from coming to light, civil rights activists and academics have warned as the country’s state archives move online. They claimContinueContinue reading “Why Israel is blocking access to its archives – News from Al Jazeera”
NCAI Response to New Poll on R*skins Team Name | NCAI
NCAI Response to New Poll on R*skins Team Name “It is true some Native people do not find the word offensive. However, thousands of Native people across the country have voiced their opposition to the name and the historic, disparaging connotations it carries to this day. More than 100 Native American organizations representing tribal nations andContinueContinue reading “NCAI Response to New Poll on R*skins Team Name | NCAI”
Harvard researchers unveil new Alzheimer’s theory
Karen Weintraub, Special for USA TODAY 7:28 a.m. EDT May 27, 2016 Researchers at Harvard this week offered a new theory of Alzheimer’s Disease that – if true – would upend our understanding of the disease and suggest new routes for treatment and prevention. The researchers think that the immune system may play a key role in the developmentContinueContinue reading “Harvard researchers unveil new Alzheimer’s theory”
Outrage In Pakistan Over Bid To Allow ‘Light Beating’ Of Wives
By RFE/RL May 28, 2016 Asuggestion that men should be allowed to “lightly beat” their wives from an Islamic religious body was met with outrage in Pakistan on May 27. The suggestion was included in a draft bill released by the Council of Islamic Ideology on May 26, which was posed as an alternative to aContinueContinue reading “Outrage In Pakistan Over Bid To Allow ‘Light Beating’ Of Wives “
Ginger: 10,000x Stronger Than Chemo In Cancer Research Model
By Sayer Ji • Originally published on GreenMedInfo.com A new study reveals ginger contains a pungent compound that could be up to 10,000 times more effective than conventional chemotherapy in targeting the cancer stem cells at the root of cancer malignancy. A new study published in PLoS reveals a pungent component within ginger known as 6-shogaol is superior to conventional chemotherapyContinueContinue reading “Ginger: 10,000x Stronger Than Chemo In Cancer Research Model”
Stop Cancer with Baking Soda
This is one of the most interesting health-related articles I’ve read. “Sodium bicarbonate possesses the property of absorbing heavy metals, dioxins and furans. Comparison of cancer tissue with healthy tissue from the same person shows that the cancer tissue has a much higher concentration of toxic chemicals, pesticides, etc.” In the early stages of acidicContinueContinue reading “Stop Cancer with Baking Soda “
New Study Shows Mass Surveillance Breeds Meekness, Fear and Self-Censorship
by Glenn Greenwald – The Intercept A newly published study from Oxford’s Jon Penney provides empirical evidence for a key argument long made by privacy advocates: that the mere existence of a surveillance state breeds fear and conformity and stifles free expression. Reporting on the study, the Washington Post this morning described this phenomenon: “If we think that authoritiesContinueContinue reading “New Study Shows Mass Surveillance Breeds Meekness, Fear and Self-Censorship”
Rage disorder connected to undercooked meat, cat feces
Individuals with a psychiatric disorder involving recurrent bouts of extreme, impulsive anger — road rage, for example — are more than twice as likely to have been exposed to a common parasite than healthy individuals with no psychiatric diagnosis. In a study involving 358 adult subjects, researchers found that toxoplasmosis, a relatively harmless parasitic infectionContinueContinue reading “Rage disorder connected to undercooked meat, cat feces”
Unilever, the Company That Once Fought Vegan Mayo, Now Supports Sustainable Plant-Based Food | update on Hellman’s
When Unilever, the owner of Hellmann’s Mayonnaise, caught wind that Hampton Creek was making a creamy, plant-based condiment and advertising it as “mayo,” they pretty much lost it. The almighty Association of Dressings and Sauces swooped in, a lawsuit was filed, and an official mayo war began. Despite all of the bad blood, at the end of theContinueContinue reading “Unilever, the Company That Once Fought Vegan Mayo, Now Supports Sustainable Plant-Based Food | update on Hellman’s”
Zika virus ‘scarier than thought’ says US – BBC News
The Zika virus is “scarier” than first thought and its impact on the US could be greater than predicted, public health officials have admitted. A wider range of birth defects has been linked to the virus, said Dr Anne Schuchat of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the mosquitoes that carry theContinueContinue reading “Zika virus ‘scarier than thought’ says US – BBC News”
Junior Chills – For Palestine
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Junior Chills – For Palestine (original) A few weeks ago I was asked to play a song by Woody Guthrie called ‘Deportees’. I had not heard of the song never mind played it before but I tried my hand at it and, I think, it went down well. The song…
A brief history of secret prisons in the United States
Secret prisons reflect a parallel legal system for prisoners who are denied access to communications, deprived of their due process rights, and hidden from public scrutiny. Investigative journalist and TED Fellow Will Potter explains.Secret prisons are operating in the United States today. Many Americans I speak with don’t believe this could possibly be true, andContinueContinue reading “A brief history of secret prisons in the United States”
DO FAT PEOPLE HAVE POORER MEMORIES THAN THIN PEOPLE?
Being overweight linked to poorer memory | University of Cambridge | UK Overweight young adults may have poorer episodic memory – the ability to recall past events – than their peers, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge, adding to increasing evidence of a link between memory and overeating. Source: Being overweight linked toContinueContinue reading “DO FAT PEOPLE HAVE POORER MEMORIES THAN THIN PEOPLE?”
A UN WAKE UP CALL
A mass extinction of bees and butterflies could threaten world crops, UN report finds Many species of wild bees, butterflies and other critters that pollinate plants are shrinking toward extinction, and the world needs to do something about it before our food supply suffers, a new United Nations scientific mega-report warns. The 20,000 or soContinueContinue reading “A UN WAKE UP CALL”
the perversity of surveillance
If Apple loses, your home could be the next thing that’s unlocked, Access to your security cameras would be just a judge order away… In a recent interview about Apple’s ongoing legal battle with the Department of Justice, Tim Cook said that our smartphones have more information about us and our families than any other device weContinueContinue reading “the perversity of surveillance”
PATH TO IMPROVED CHEMICAL TESTS WITHOUT ANIMALS
A new paper calls for ongoing development and regulatory acceptance of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs), a framework for improving chemical hazard assessment by prioritizing modern test methods that reduce animal use. READ MORE: Adverse Outcome Pathways: Path to Improved Chemical Tests without Animals | The Physicians Committee
PLANT-BASED MAKEOVER FOR CONGRESS CAFETERIAS
WASHINGTON—Doctors and dietitians from the Barnard Medical Center will visit Congress on Friday, Feb. 5, to share healthful plant-based Super Bowl snacks with members of Congress and staffers at the Veggie Touchdown, sponsored by the Congressional Vegetarian Staff Association. Sodexo, which manages congressional cafeterias, has also been invited and encouraged to serve more plant-based optionsContinueContinue reading “PLANT-BASED MAKEOVER FOR CONGRESS CAFETERIAS”
Fungi Survive Mars-Like Conditions On Space Station
Some hardy Earth organisms may be able to survive on Mars, a new study suggests. Two species of tiny fungi from Antarctica survived an 18-month exposure to Mars-like conditions aboard the International Space Station, according to the study, which was published last month in the journal Astrobiology… Read More: Fungi Survive Mars-Like Conditions OnContinueContinue reading “Fungi Survive Mars-Like Conditions On Space Station”
Is proof of UFO being quashed?
UFO captured? Man says he has proof CLANCY, Mont.— For nearly two years Dr. Richard O’Connor has kept two cameras pointed at the sky with the deep hope and belief that something might be out there. And then, after nearly 280,000 photos captured by motion detection, it happened. Or maybe not. But O’Connor’s findings ofContinueContinue reading “Is proof of UFO being quashed?”
SOIL – What you didn’t know
BBC – Earth – One amazing substance allowed life to thrive on land It is not much to look at, but without soil life might never have learned to thrive away from water By Claire Asher 5 December 2015 Mud. Muck. Dirt. Although we have plenty of words for it, we rarely give soil aContinueContinue reading “SOIL – What you didn’t know”
THE RISE OF ISIL
ENEMY OF ENEMIES THE RISE OF ISIL Al Jazeera explores the origins and evolution of the world’s most feared and powerful insurgent group – ISIL Chapters 1-6 CHAPTER 1 2003-2005 CHAPTER 2 2004-2006 CHAPTER 3 2007 CHAPTER 4 2004-2009 CHAPTER 5 2009-2015 CHAPTER 6 2015 Al Jazeera explores the origins and evolution of the world’s most feared and powerful insurgent groupContinueContinue reading “THE RISE OF ISIL”
DESENSITIVITY TO ANTIBIOTICS PASSED TO HUMANS WHO EAT PIGS
UPI.com By Stephen Feller | Nov. 19, 2015 at 5:52 PM Gene found that could make common bacteria resistant to antibiotics Scientists think the bacteria developed resistance in pigs treated with the antibiotic colistin and it was passed to humans who ate the animals. Pigs, like other animals raised for food, are often given antibioticsContinueContinue reading “DESENSITIVITY TO ANTIBIOTICS PASSED TO HUMANS WHO EAT PIGS”
New Type of Prion May Cause, Transmit Neurodegeneration | UC San Francisco
“The challenge of studying neurodegeneration is that it’s a disease of aging,” Woerman said. “You have to let the mouse models develop for such a long time that research on cures is really slow to progress. Now, with these cell models, we can test how to inactivate alpha-synuclein aggregates at a speed that just wouldn’tContinueContinue reading “New Type of Prion May Cause, Transmit Neurodegeneration | UC San Francisco”
CHARLIE HEBDO CARICATURES ON A321 AIR CRASH CAN ONLY BE VIEWED AS DEMENTED
November 06, 15:47 MOSCOW, November 6 /TASS/. Charlie Hebdo’s satirical caricatures on the A321 plane crash in Egypt that claimed 224 lives have outraged the Russian public. But the absence of any official French reaction to the satirical weekly’s sacrilegious behavior has made the Russians even more indignant. “The caricatures are overgrowing the boundaries ofContinueContinue reading “CHARLIE HEBDO CARICATURES ON A321 AIR CRASH CAN ONLY BE VIEWED AS DEMENTED”
HIS FIRST DAY IN OFFICE, CANADA’S PRIME MINISTER APPOINTS A 50% FEMALE CABINET
November 6, 2015 by Amanda Froelich Hours after being sworn in, Justin Trudeau made good on one of his campaign promises: to appoint a cabinet that was staffed at least half by women. Canada is experiencing a wave of change after electing its newest leader, self-declared feminist Justin Trudeau. Hours after being sworn in, TrudeauContinueContinue reading “HIS FIRST DAY IN OFFICE, CANADA’S PRIME MINISTER APPOINTS A 50% FEMALE CABINET”
YAO MING, EX-NBA STAR, SAVES MILLIONS OF SHARKS FROM SLAUGHTER
November 6, 2015 by Amanda Froelich Yao Ming partnered with WildAid to show people how their food habits were destroying shark populations around Asia. Those who have the ability to contribute to positive change have a responsibility to. We’ve witnessed this with Manchester United football stars, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs, who are allowing homelessContinueContinue reading “YAO MING, EX-NBA STAR, SAVES MILLIONS OF SHARKS FROM SLAUGHTER”
