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Herb May Stop The Spread Of Brain Tumors

July 18, 2011 by Personal Liberty News Desk

Indirubin, the active ingredient in an herb used in traditional Chinese remedies, is the newest discovery in the fight against brain tumors.

Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center found that the compound blocks the migration of glioblastoma and endothelial cells, two types of cells that aid in the growth of a brain tumor. This may lead to changes in the treatment of brain tumors.

Indirubin is the active ingredient in the Indigo plant, and has been used in Chinese remedies for treating chronic myeloid leukemia. Tests conducted on mice showed that those with brain tumors who were treated with indirubin survived significantly longer than those that did not receive the treatment. Furthermore, the tumor, which was located on one hemisphere of the brain, did not migrate to the other hemisphere after being treated with indirubin.

E. Antonio Chiocca M.D., Ph.D., one of the lead researchers on the study, which was reported in the online journal Cancer Research, believes that these findings may revolutionize tumor treatment.

“Our findings suggest that indirubins offer a novel therapeutic strategy for these tumors that simultaneously targets tumor invasion and angiogenesis,” said Chiocca in a statement.

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GMO Deregulation: An Act of War

By Barbara H. Peterson
Farm Wars
Scotts Miracle Gro has applied for and received complete deregulation for genetically engineered Kentucky Bluegrass from the USDA. Scotts “is Monsanto’s exclusive agent for the international marketing and distribution of consumer Roundup®.” The main ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate. This strain of Kentucky Bluegrass will be “herbicide resistant” to Monsanto’s Roundup, and there will be absolutely no oversight of this genetically engineered plant, which can be used as turf or livestock feed. The reason that this was allowed to happen is because actual regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) was designed just for such an opportunity. The program was meant to fail from the very beginning. This is no less than an act of war against the world’s population.

How Scotts GE Kentucky Bluegrass achieved complete deregulation

Scotts’ genetically engineered (GE) Kentucky Bluegrass will not be regulated as either a plant pest or noxious weed, and these are the ONLY two ways that GMOs can be regulated by the USDA. The genetic engineering process itself is not considered a factor in determining if a plant should fall under regulation by the USDA. If a “plant pest” designated by the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is used in the genetic engineering process, then the plant falls under APHIS’ regulatory authority. Also, if a plant is considered a noxious weed by APHIS, then its GMO counterpart can be considered a noxious weed. Conversely, if neither condition exists, then the plant falls through the loophole, and is deregulated completely. No oversight whatsoever. APHIS has no grounds on which to enforce regulations.

Plant pest strategy:

The situation with the Kentucky bluegrass arises because genetically engineered crops are regulated under rules pertaining to plant pests.

The rules are really meant for pathogens and parasites, not corn stalks. Still, they could be stretched to cover the crops because most of them contain a snippet of DNA from a plant virus that functions as a genetic on-switch. And the foreign gene is often inserted using a bacterium that can cause a disease in plants.

But in creating its bluegrass, Scotts deliberately avoided using any material from plant pests. The herbicide resistance gene and the genetic on-switch came from other plants and were fired into the grass’s DNA with a gene gun, rather than being carried in by a bacterium.Doug Gurian-Sherman, a senior scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists, said many of the genetically engineered crops now under development did not use viral material so they could conceivably escape regulation. (LINK)

Noxious Weed strategy:

In a 2002 petition from the ICTA and CFS, the organizations asked if APHIS would regulate GE Kentucky bluegrass under its Federal “noxious weed” authority in the Plant Protection Act. In response to the petition, APHIS conducted a risk assessment to determine the level of weed risk posed by Kentucky bluegrass, and subsequently evaluated whether the impacts posed by the plant would warrant it being regulated as a Federal noxious weed. As a result of its assessment, APHIS determined it would not regulate Kentucky bluegrass, GE or traditional, as a Federal noxious weed.(LINK)

It would seem that the ICTA and CFS knew of the problem long before deregulation became a reality. So, why didn’t we hear about it until it was a done deal?

The GMO regulatory fiction

The fiction of GMO oversight created by the USDA to deceive the public was designed to disintegrate over time so that GMOs could be completely deregulated. It is all one big lie – a facade to enable a complete planetary takeover by mega-corporate interests. If the intent was to actually regulate them, then why not create regulations with teeth? Regulations that would address the unique properties of genetically engineered food/feed instead of using already existing “plant pest” and “noxious weed” regulations? All that needs to be done under the current system is to change the manufacturing process slightly, and GMOs drop right off the USDA radar.

The USDA does not recognize the difference between GMOs and traditional plants, based on the “substantial equivalence” doctrine. Therefore, by removing the offending “plant pest” from the manufacturing process, the regulations no longer apply. And if a traditional version of the plant is not considered a noxious weed, then the GMO version will not be considered a noxious weed. See how easy that was?

It is interesting to note that even though Kentucky Bluegrass rates high on establishment/spread potential, the USDA decided that the benefits outweigh the risks, and since traditional Kentucky Bluegrass is not considered a noxious weed, the GE version cannot be either, because the only difference is herbicide tolerance. The genetic engineering process is not a consideration.

Case precedent has been set by Scotts. All that is left now is for Monsanto and its cohorts in crime to invest in this new manufacturing technique to bypass any sort of regulation at all for future GMOs. Since Monsanto was already recently given the green light to do its own Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), it was only a matter of time until complete deregulation was achieved, and Scotts achieved that. So, with no testing required by the USDA, biotech companies such as Monsanto will actually save a bit of time and money in the long run by not even needing to fill out an EIS, or submit any paperwork for approval, because no approval is necessary.

What’s the big deal?

If there are no plant pests used in the creation of a GMO, then it should be okay, right? Wrong. The very act of genetic engineering is dangerous and highly unpredictable. According to Arpad Pusztai, world renown scientist and GMO whistleblower,

… the existing data support our suggestion that the consumption by rats of transgenic potatoes expressing GNA has significant effects on organ development, body metabolism and immune function that is fully in line with the significant compositional differences between transgenic and corresponding parent lines of potatoes. The results also suggest that a major part of these differences was not caused by the expression of the GNA gene in the transgenic potato lines but that these could have been due to the presence of one or more of the other gene(s) in the vector used in the gene transfer or to the possibility of disturbances in the functioning of potatoes’ own genes caused by the random incorporation of the vector in the potato genome (positioning effect). (LINK)

In other words, whatever you insert in the cell is positioned randomly. This affects the way the cell operates, and no one in the industry has studied this. The cell is essentially wounded, and never heals up the same way twice. Yet, the only testing done is to look at the grown plants to see if they are similar in appearance. Cells are not Legos. You cannot simply remove one block and insert another and have the exact same structure as you had when you started. Something, somewhere is going to be different, and we have no idea how that difference will manifest itself. It is a game of Russian roulette, with people as the unwitting participants.

What this means to you

All new genetically modified crops can now be completely deregulated if one processing ingredient is changed (APHIS definitions for plant pests), because they will no longer qualify for regulation under the USDA. This means that there will be absolutely no accountability regarding GMOs at all. The labeling movement that has been growing stronger and stronger, will be a moot point because retailers and manufacturers won’t even know if what they are selling contains GMOs. No regulations, no oversight. Simply thrown into the market without distinction from traditional items, the only way we will be able to tell if something is genetically engineered is if…. well, we won’t. Period. As an official at the USDA told me: “I don’t know why GE Kentucky Bluegrass would be regulated, almost all plants are genetically engineered.” That is the USDA’s attitude.

Enter the Terminator

It seems that the plan all along was to deregulate GMOs completely, but the charade had to be maintained until a prestigious time to avoid public backlash too soon, such as what happened with the Terminator seed moritorium. Public outcry caused this technology to be put on hold, but testing continues to this day. Watch and wait for the Terminator to be released without any regulation or oversight, due to this new deregulation salvo launched on the American public. The stage is set. First take over all plant life with genetically modified plants, then introduce the Terminator to wrap it all up in a pretty package.

But the Terminator has sterile seeds and cannot reproduce you say? Wouldn’t this be a solution to GM contamination? Well, one of the problems with Terminator technology is that it cannot be proven to be 100% reliable, and it is possible that not all seeds will be sterile, and the Terminator gene could be spread to viable plants, thus infecting the entire food chain with plants unable to produce offspring. Not to mention horizontal gene transfer. The norm would become plant sterility, with viable seeds becoming rare. The only way to get viable seeds would be to buy them. No more saving seeds, because the seed you save would be sterile.

Conclusion

The regulations for GMOs contain no teeth and are just there for show – to fool the public into thinking there is real oversight when in actuality, there isn’t. The USDA is a rogue agency of the Federal government that has proven time and time again that its only purpose is to provide a distraction for the American public so that corporate interests are able to completely take over our food supply with little to no interference from the people they are injuring.

This Kentucky Bluegrass case precedent has the potential to be the single biggest food event on the planet. The complete deregulation of all GMOs means that anything goes. As long as there are no plant pests involved in the genetic engineering process that are listed on the APHIS site, then it is possible that just about anything else can be inserted into the plants, including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, psychotropic substances, etc., without our knowledge or consent. Pandora’s box has just been opened, and closing it is quickly becoming ‘not an option.’ © 2011 Barbara H. Peterson

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Etn Raptor Solar USB Charger and Weatherband Radio

July 19th, 2011



The Eton Raptor Advantage

Imagine going on a long hike or walking through the dessert with a radio, cell phone charger, weather alert and more- all wrapped up into one product. It’s less to pack and more to enjoy! Not only does the Eton Raptor tell you the basics of your journey, but it can also take pressure readings so you can be aware of changing weather, it can tell you how high you’ve climbed and it can wake you up in the morning so you can continue your trek. When it gets too dark to continue, enjoy local AM and FM radio stations or use its flashlight to find your supper. It even has a bottle opener so you can crack open a cold one and relax. Since it’s been charging in the sunlight, you don’t need to worry about charging it while away from electricity. In fact, let it charge your cell phone. When you get back home, use its rechargeable battery to enjoy inside as well. The raptor comes in black, green and orange colors to fit your personality. The Raptor is 2.875 inches wide x 8 inches tall x 1.25 inches deep. It weighs only 11.7 ounces (332 g).

The Radio and Weather Radio

The Raptor plays AM (520-1710 KHz), FM (87.5-108 MHz) and seven NOAA Weather Channels. These will give you all you need to stay on top of the latest weather tracking and will also entertain you no matter where you are. The weather station that comes in the strongest is the one you should listen to for your area. Simply pull up the telescopic antenna all the way, tune into a station, select your choice and enjoy! You can even store the stations you like into the memory so it’s easy to find them again later.

The NOAA weather alert feature allows the NOAA Weather Service and other government agencies to send emergency alerts to you. Just tune into your strongest weather channel, press and release the MEM button and any urgent messages will come on as they are broadcast. You may get alerts ranging from dangerous weather ahead to things such as oil spills.

The Raptor Power

The Eton Raptor can use solar or battery power to operate. Charge the Raptor in direct sunlight for about 18 hours to get a full charge. It can be used without a full charge but will not play as long.

The Raptor also uses an 1800 mAh, 3.7 Volt DC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. When fully charged, this battery will power the radio for about 30 hours at low volume. When you purchase the Eton Raptor it may have enough charge to play the radio for a short period of time. However, it is recommended to charge it with your computer’s USB port or with solar power. You can also use an AC adapter with a mini USB socket but that charger is not included. The Raptor’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery will fully charge in about four hours. Charging it for less time will result in lower play time.

The radio will play while charging.

It’s Easy-to-See

Each button pressed causes the display light to come on for 10 seconds. This makes it easy to see what you’re doing, even while it’s dark.

Features Include:

• Altimeter (Can be set in feet or meters and will show you the altitude information)
• Barometer (Can be made in mm Hg or in mbar units and tells you the pressure and temperature)
• Compass
• Digital display
• LED flashlight
• The device will display the date, time and battery even when it’s off. It can also show volume levels while on
• NOAA weather radio
• Digital clock (you can set two clocks so you can know what time it is in two time zones)
• Alarm clock
• Monocrystal solar panel with solar charge indicator
• Thermometer
• Digital compass (Can be set in feet or meters)
• Chronograph
• Altimeter log
• AM, FM and Weather band radio
• A bottle opener (on the side)
• Calibration
• Memory present to store your favorite stations (10AM and 10 FM station presets)
• NOAA weather alert
• IPX-4 splash proof
• A solar powered USB output to charge your cell phone (5V, 500mA)
• Headphone output
• Audio input so you can use it as a speaker to play music off your phone or another device
• DC input with mini-USB plug
• Volume control
• 1800 mAh, 3.7 lithium ion battery
• Battery charge indicator
• Aluminum carabineer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.9 x 1.2 x 8 inches ; 15.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004H8FUE2
• Item model number: NSP200WXB

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Survival is not just about staying alive, its about living a reasonably healthy life in an unreasonable world.

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Jul 14, 2011

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How to Vanish: Part 1

By Survival Cache | Published: May 16, 2011




For many years ability to disappear or blend in to one’s surrounding has become both necessary and popular, to the point that it has earned the right to be called an “art”. In this series of posts we will look at this art and how it plays a roll for the Survivalist.
By F.C. Brake, a reader of SurvivalCache.com

From hunters in centuries past to present day military and law enforcement, one common trait among these groups is the use of camouflage for cover and concealment. I’m sure we can all agree that all of the methods of camouflage and concealment are too numerous to mention them all. With that being said, I will cover a few of the basics in Part 1 of this series.
We’ve all seen and heard quit a bit about the “ghillie suit“, but I think its safe to say that not everyone is going to keep one of these on hand. Perhaps because of the cost or the time and effort it takes to make one. Not to mention if the situation were dire enough, there may not be enough response time to get into this type of gear. Therefore, I’ll refrain from covering that particular system.

But if that’s what floats your boat, then by all means, feel free to suit up! You can even buy a ghillie suit now on Amazon.

As common sense would tell us, the type of camouflage used would or should be determined by our surroundings. I think it goes without saying that you wouldn’t use an arctic camo pattern in a wooded or desert area and vice-versa.

When In Doubt, Black Out

Camouflage doesn’t have to be that involved or costly and whenever its possible I always say “When In Doubt, Black Out.” Simply put, “black” is a widely used color and easily obtained. Just look at the SWAT, special forces, burglars, and even the legend of the ninja. The list is almost endless but remember, nothing in nature is black and while it is better than hunter orange for concealment, it can still stand out in some settings like a sore thumb. The best time to use black is in low light or after dark. Lets move on.
If you want to get a great insight on blending in, just look at the animal world. The knowledge found there is almost endless. It still amazes me when I see a deer at the edge of a tree line and with a few simple movements it completely disappears from sight. You can be looking right at it and not see it.

Using Nature

When we are dealing with the art of concealment, not only should we consider colors, light, and shadow, but texture and terrain as well. This is why whenever possible one should use some of the natural things around them, such as leaves, twigs, tree bark, grass, bushes, etc. When looking to camouflage yourself, look for areas of shine or areas that could potentially reflect light. Examples include a watch, your face, glasses, a rifle scope, jewelry, etc. I know this is probably a no-brainer for most of us, but those who may be new at this I hope this small amount of information proves to be useful.
In future articles I plan to cover a vast variety of techniques, so bear with me, keep checking back and by all means feel free to put in your two cents worth. Any and all knowledge is deeply appreciated, so start talking. Education is everything, but knowledge without application carries little weight!

Stay tuned for Part 2

http://keyboardmilitia.com/2011/05/1...vanish-part-1/

How to Vanish: Part 2

By Survival Cache | Published: June 17, 2011


Remember that camouflage does not make you invisible, especially when you are moving. A human face is a dead giveaway to the trained eye against a heavily forested background. Breaking up the pattern and removing the natural shine of human skin is a fundamental component of camouflage.
By F.C. Brake, a reader of SurvivalCache.com

This article is part 2 of a series of posts (read part 1 of How to Vanish)
Although it may go without saying, I’ll mention it anyway. If you plan to use a face cover then it probably isn’t necessary to use face paint. However it might be a good idea to use a small amount on any exposed areas such as around the nose and eyes.

Providing it is the correct application, some camouflage is better than none, or worse yet, the wrong camouflage. There are a wide variety of face paints on the market today and that is a good or bad thing. When I was in the military we had the face paint sticks that looked like overgrown crayons, worse yet they were a pain to use and even worse to remove.

If you select a compact that gives you a variety of colors, keep in mind that you should use only the appropriate colors and don’t use every color in the palate. Unless of course you are going to a party and your goal is to look like a clown.
Too many people try using the tiger stripe approach much like you see in the movie “Commando” with the former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. While this may look cool and flashy, it defeats the whole purpose of camouflage in a real life situation. Also, if you are wearing gloves there is little need to camouflage your hands. Use your own judgment here.

Again, some is better than none. However it may make putting on and taking off your gloves a little difficult. For now lets just cover the basics and try to keep it simple. I use a compact with three colors in it: BLACK, BROWN & GREEN

The compact also has a mirror which is a good tool IF you need to use it for signaling or looking around objects such as trees, walls, corners, etc, etc… If your compact has WHITE in it and your background doesn’t call for that particular color, DON”T use it.
How to Camo Your Face

STEP 1: Starting with the areas around the eyes, under the nose, on the temples and under the lower lip I would use a light brown or tan. This will draw attention away from some of the lighter areas on your body (ex: your eyes) and also help to break up the pattern of the human face. This first step is where a lot of people go wrong by not making the area around their eyes large enough. If the area is too small then it will draw more attention and look like two circles of the same color (eyes).

STEP 2: Next, in the areas between the sides of the nose and the cheek, on each side of the chin near or starting at or near the corners of the mouth and in the center of the forehead, I recommend a medium green or olive drab. These areas are important to break up your face pattern and are also areas of high shine due to sweat and facial oils.

STEP 3: In the areas over the eyes, the cheeks and on the chin I use black. Remember, nothing in nature is black so don’t over do it.

Finally, using my fingertips I blend all of the edges together and over the ears and down onto the neck trying to get a feathered subtle blend from one color to the next, much like you would were it airbrushed on. The purpose for this approach, as with any camouflage, is to break up the natural outline of your face, body, gear, vehicle, etc, etc…

When you are applying camouflage to the hands, this same approach should be used, insuring that the lighter colors are used in the recessed areas, a slightly darker color applied to the “middle ground” areas and the darkest colors over the highest areas. Also keep in mind that if you are wearing glasses, goggles or a face shield you run the risk of giving off a “glare”.

In the near future we will cover camouflage for your gear, vehicle, base camp and more. I hope this information has proved to be helpful.
In the mean time, be safe, have fun & stay prepared!

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Pharmageddon: Prescription drugs are killing America's youth

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
by: J. D. Heyes

(NaturalNews) No parent wants to lose a child, but when one dies from something that should be very preventable, the heartbreak and tragedy is compounded. Such is increasingly the case with prescription drugs - they're killing our youth.

Sarah Shay and Savannah Kissick, of Morehead, Ky., best friends since high school, were both victims of what experts and the White House are describing as an epidemic of prescription drug deaths. Sarah died in 2006 at the tender age of 19; Savannah just three years later, at 22.

Since the medications they were using were prescribed by physicians, some experts believe they carry some sort of legitimacy. But the fact is they are being abused by young people just the same as drugs that are illegal - more so even, in some cases.

"I don't think the kids have any idea how addicting the substance is," Karen Shays told the BBC in an interview. "Before they know it, bam! They're addicted."

Drugs like Xanax, Oxycodone, Klonopin and Hydrocodone are routinely being abused more and more in Kentucky in particular, but in other parts of the nation too, by teenagers and young adults. So bad is the problem that the state has set up rehabilitation centers, where a huge number of addicts - more all the time - are being treated.

So bad is the addition that some kids have even turned to crime to feed it.

Some of the kids say they could have likely found other drugs to feed their habit, but prescription drugs were not only legal but much easier to get.

All in all, it's sort of like Armageddon, but with prescription drugs - a sort of "Pharmageddon," if you will, as evidenced by Kentucky's overflowing jails, say state officials.

"I believe I can safely say that over 80 percent of the inmates in the Pike County regional detention center are in there for something dealing with their addiction to prescription drugs," Dan Smoot, director of law enforcement with an organization called Unite - a new and innovative counterdrug that combines police investigations, treatment and education.

According to the federal Office of National Drug Control Policy, in a recent report, the problem stretches beyond the borders of Kentucky - and it's getting worse.

"A number of national studies and published reports indicate that the intentional abuse of prescription drugs, such as pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives, to get high is a growing concern -- particularly among teens -- in the United States. In fact, among young people ages 12-17, prescription drugs have become the second most abused illegal drug, behind marijuana," said the study, called, "Teens and Prescription Drugs."

"Though overall teen drug use is down nationwide and the percentage of teens abusing prescription drugs is still relatively low compared to marijuana use, there are troubling signs that teens view abusing prescription drugs as safer than illegal drugs and parents are unaware of the problem," it said.

In particular, the study found:

- Teens are turning more and more away from illegal street drugs and instead are taking (and abusing) more prescription medications - so much so that new users of prescription drugs have caught up with new users of marijuana;

- Next to marijuana, the next most common thing kids use to get high are prescription drugs;

- Teens abuse prescription medications because they mistakenly believe that, since they are prescribed, they provide safe highs;

- Most teens get prescription drugs easily and free, usually from friends or relatives;

- The most commonly abused drugs by kids are OxyContin and Vicodin; and

- Adolescents are more likely to get hooked on prescription medication than are young adults.

The study found that teens most likely to abuse prescription medications live in the west and southeast. The most common abuse occurs in the following states: Arkansas (10.3 percent); Kentucky (9.8 percent); Montana (9.6 percent); Oregon (9.3 percent); Oklahoma (9.1 percent); Tennessee (8.9 percent); and West Virginia (8.9 percent).

"There's a reason that prescription drugs are intended to be taken under the direction of a doctor: if used improperly they can be dangerous," said a recent National Institute of Drug Abuse summary.

Abuse of prescription painkillers in general is not new. In fact, such abuse has risen 400 percent between 1998 and 2008.

But now it seems, our kids have made a startling discovery - that using prescription meds to get high - is too easy and too accessible. And it's costing more of them their lives.

http://www.naturalnews.com/033044_ph...rug_abuse.html