healthnutnews--2020-03-17--Neighbors Hold Porch Concert to Entertain Woman Self-Isolating Due to Coronavirus

Helena Schlam , 78 , usually spends her time going to concerts , book club meetings , exercise classes , and lunch with friends .
Right now , however , she is trying to be reasonable and is self-isolating in her Clintonville home to avoid the novel coronavirus .
Rebecca Tien lives across the street from Helena and called to check on her , which made Helena ’ s day .
Tien offered to have her children , 9-year-old Taran and 6-year-old Calliope , play their cellos for Helena .
She said : “ I was looking at Helena ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could sit on one side and we could sit on the other and still be together , ” Tien said .
Helena cheered “ Bravo !
Bravo !
” as the two aspiring musicians finished their front porch performance .
Rebecca Tien added : • None FORBES : New York Is Making Its Own Hand Sanitizer Using Inmate Labor to Fight The Coronavirus Outbreak Health experts caution that the fear and anxiety over the spread of the virus combined with isolation can lead to feelings of hopelessness and depression .
Dr. Joseph Gastaldo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ We ’ re all social people .
We need social interaction and when we don ’ t see people face to face and we do it in a more sterile environment , that can lead to depression.
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Helena Schlam, 78, usually spends her time going to concerts, book club meetings, exercise classes, and lunch with friends. Right now, however, she is trying to be reasonable and is self-isolating in her Clintonville home to avoid the novel coronavirus.
Rebecca Tien lives across the street from Helena and called to check on her, which made Helena’s day.
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Tien offered to have her children, 9-year-old Taran and 6-year-old Calliope, play their cellos for Helena. She said:
“I was looking at Helena’s long porch and I figured she could sit on one side and we could sit on the other and still be together,” Tien said.
Helena cheered “Bravo! Bravo!” as the two aspiring musicians finished their front porch performance. Rebecca Tien added:
“We had a great time too. It helps us fill our day so it’s mutually beneficial, for sure.”
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Health experts caution that the fear and anxiety over the spread of the virus combined with isolation can lead to feelings of hopelessness and depression. Dr. Joseph Gastaldo, an infectious disease expert at OhioHealth, said:
“We’re all social people. We need social interaction and when we don’t see people face to face and we do it in a more sterile environment, that can lead to depression.”
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healthnutnews--2020-03-25--FOX: Walmart, Publix Among Grocery Stores Installing Plexiglass Barriers, Social Distancing Markers

FOX: Walmart, Publix Among Grocery Stores Installing Plexiglass Barriers, Social Distancing Markers Amid Outbreak

Major grocery stores like Walmart , Kroger , Albertsons , Publix , and others are adding plexiglass barriers to keep customers and employees safe during the coronavirus outbreak .
Both Walmart and Kroger shared that supermarkets would be adding temporary plexiglass sneeze guards to pharmacy lanes and checkout counters .
On Tuesday , Walmart confirmed that all locations across the country will install the plexiglass shields at store registers in the next 2 to 3 weeks .
The company will also be placing the barriers at both Walmart and Sam ’ s Club pharmacy lanes during the same time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Ralphs , Smith ’ s , and others , also said it would be adding the sneeze guards on Tuesday to its more than 2,700 stores in the coming weeks .
Albertsons grocery stores , which own and operate supermarket chains including Safeway , Shaws , Star Market , and Acme , among others , has already started installing the plexiglass barriers to its checkouts .
They hope for installation to be completed by the end of March .
Publix also announced this week it would be installing the guards to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sneeze guards designed to protect both customers and employees , the major grocery store chains have also installed floor decals and waiting points as social distancing tools designed to keep customers six feet away from each other .
A press release from Walmart said : Earlier this week , Albertsons shared it would be installing designated waiting points via floor markers located throughout the store where people congregate .
Vivek Sankaran , president & CEO of Alberstons brands , said : Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links @ @ @

Major grocery stores like Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Publix, and others are adding plexiglass barriers to keep customers and employees safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
Both Walmart and Kroger shared that supermarkets would be adding temporary plexiglass sneeze guards to pharmacy lanes and checkout counters.
On Tuesday, Walmart confirmed that all locations across the country will install the plexiglass shields at store registers in the next 2 to 3 weeks. The company will also be placing the barriers at both Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacy lanes during the same time.
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Kroger, which operates several regional chains such as Ralphs, Smith’s, and others, also said it would be adding the sneeze guards on Tuesday to its more than 2,700 stores in the coming weeks.
Albertsons grocery stores, which own and operate supermarket chains including Safeway, Shaws, Star Market, and Acme, among others, has already started installing the plexiglass barriers to its checkouts. They hope for installation to be completed by the end of March.
Publix also announced this week it would be installing the guards to its store registers.
In addition to the sneeze guards designed to protect both customers and employees, the major grocery store chains have also installed floor decals and waiting points as social distancing tools designed to keep customers six feet away from each other. A press release from Walmart said:
“Over the coming days and week we are installing floor decals in our stores at both the entrances and in checkout lanes, making it easier for customers to judge the proper social distance from each other.”
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Earlier this week, Albertsons shared it would be installing designated waiting points via floor markers located throughout the store where people congregate. Vivek Sankaran, president & CEO of Alberstons brands, said:
“We have seen our customers begin to implement social distancing on their own with our’ two carts apart’ reminders as they shop our stores, so we think our floor markers will increase awareness.”
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healthnutnews--2020-03-16--Holistic Doctor Murdered at His Office, FBI and Task Force Search for Killer(s)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the 101st doctor found dead in our unintentional holistic doctor death series .
Kootenai Valley Times , the local popular paper in the area where Dr. Brian Drake practiced , explains the following : “ At approximately 7:29 p.m. Thursday , March 12 , officers of the Bonners Ferry Police Department , assisted by the Boundary County Sheriff ’ s office , responded to a call of shots-fired at 6811 Main street , Bonners Ferry ( Idaho ) .
On arrival , officers discovered Kootenai County resident ( Dr. ) Brian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of a gunshot wound.
” The local paper also states that the FBI is on the case .
It is very rare for the news to report the FBI being involved in any of the other 100 deaths we ’ ve reported on thus far .
This makes 101 in our series .
The local paper explains that the Boundary County Sheriff ’ s Office , Boundary County Prosecutor ’ s Office , Idaho State Police , the Kootenai County Sheriff ’ s Office and the FBI federal task force are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date , this is the largest amount of agencies we ’ ve seen on a holistic doctor death .
The Kootenai Valley Times had the following to say on the case as well : “ A person of interest was detained and questioned .
This person was later released , but remains under investigation .
Bonners Ferry Police Chief Brian Zimmerman assures city residents that , although this was a tragic loss of life , evidence thus far indicates this was an intentional act , not random in nature .
The BFPD asks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might assist in this investigation , contact your current on duty police officers by calling sheriff ’ s dispatch , ( 208 ) 267-3151 , extension 0.
” Shawn Burke , whose Linkedin profile lists him as Owner/Admin Director of We Care , a safe place to heal , VA & Community Health & Wellness Center , wrote the following heart felt tribute on his Facebook page today : “ This last week our We Care family suffered a tragic loss .
One of our practitioners , Dr. Brian Drake was murdered outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ senseless tragedy took us all off guard .
The loss is felt deeply and our grief for his wife and family is hard to express .
Brian was one of the founding practitioners here at We Care and was a key component in its development .
His quiet demeanor and gentle manor was a cornerstone example of how we envisioned all of our practitioners to be .
He was loved and respected by everyone he worked with , all of his patients and everyone he came in contact with .
His skill and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was his warmth and ability to listen with such attention that endeared him to the staff and patients alike .
We know very little of the reason for Brian ’ s death as the police are still investigating .
But what we do know is he was a great chiropractor , a good friend , a beloved husband and cherished father to children who are in unimaginable grief at this moment .
He was a part of the We Care family and we stand together in our loss , and grief and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may find in our condolences .
But we stand together still .
We will marshal forward helping people find a better and healthier life without interruption .
Everyone who knew Brian knows it ’ s what he would want .
He always put the patient ’ s care first .
We will not let anything stand in the way of this legacy .
As we know more of any service arrangements or aid needed by his family we will keep you informed .
Rest In Peace our brother , you will be missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been set up to help to help the Drake family during this difficult time .
Our heart goes out to Shawn Burke and Dr. Drake ’ s family , friends , colleagues , patients and all that knew him .
Dr Mercola and I just arrived back in the country this morning , but since law enforcement has asked for help ( with their number and information listed above ) I wanted to get this information out as soon as possible .
In light of this and everything going on in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you give your loved ones a hug today and appreciate one another .
We hope that Dr Drake ’ s murder is solved as well as other unsolved homicides in our series of 101 doctors who have died which you can read by clicking here .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the 102nd doctor found dead in our unintentional holistic doctor death series.
Kootenai Valley Times, the local popular paper in the area where Dr. Brian Drake practiced, explains the following:
“At approximately 7:29 p.m. Thursday, March 12, officers of the Bonners Ferry Police Department, assisted by the Boundary County Sheriff’s office, responded to a call of shots-fired at 6811 Main street, Bonners Ferry (Idaho). On arrival, officers discovered Kootenai County resident (Dr.) Brian Drake, 45, deceased as the result of a gunshot wound.”
The local paper also states that the FBI is on the case.
It is very rare for the news to report the FBI being involved in any of the other 100 deaths we’ve reported on thus far.
This makes 102 in our series.
The local paper explains that the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, Boundary County Prosecutor’s Office, Idaho State Police, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI federal task force are all on the case as well. To date, this is the largest amount of agencies we’ve seen on a holistic doctor death.
The Kootenai Valley Times had the following to say on the case as well:
“A person of interest was detained and questioned. This person was later released, but remains under investigation. Bonners Ferry Police Chief Brian Zimmerman assures city residents that, although this was a tragic loss of life, evidence thus far indicates this was an intentional act, not random in nature. The BFPD asks those who may have any information that might assist in this investigation, contact your current on duty police officers by calling sheriff’s dispatch, (208) 267-3151, extension 0.”
Shawn Burke, whose Linkedin profile lists him as Owner/Admin Director of We Care, a safe place to heal, VA & Community Health & Wellness Center, wrote the following heart felt tribute on his Facebook page today:
“This last week our We Care family suffered a tragic loss. One of our practitioners, Dr. Brian Drake was murdered outside his office in Bonners Ferry. This senseless tragedy took us all off guard. The loss is felt deeply and our grief for his wife and family is hard to express. Brian was one of the founding practitioners here at We Care and was a key component in its development. His quiet demeanor and gentle manor was a cornerstone example of how we envisioned all of our practitioners to be. He was loved and respected by everyone he worked with, all of his patients and everyone he came in contact with. His skill and professionalism were respected by all, but it was his warmth and ability to listen with such attention that endeared him to the staff and patients alike. We know very little of the reason for Brian’s death as the police are still investigating. But what we do know is he was a great chiropractor, a good friend, a beloved husband and cherished father to children who are in unimaginable grief at this moment. He was a part of the We Care family and we stand together in our loss, and grief and in providing what little comfort his family may find in our condolences. But we stand together still. We will marshal forward helping people find a better and healthier life without interruption. Everyone who knew Brian knows it’s what he would want. He always put the patient’s care first. We will not let anything stand in the way of this legacy. As we know more of any service arrangements or aid needed by his family we will keep you informed. Rest In Peace our brother, you will be missed and never forgotten. Shawn Burke ********************
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help to help the Drake family during this difficult time. Our heart goes out to Shawn Burke and Dr. Drake’s family, friends, colleagues, patients and all that knew him.
Dr Mercola and I just arrived back in the country this morning, but since law enforcement has asked for help (with their number and information listed above) I wanted to get this information out as soon as possible.
In light of this and everything going on in the world right now, we ask that you give your loved ones a hug today and appreciate one another.
We hope that Dr Drake’s murder is solved as well as other unsolved homicides in our series of 102 doctors who have died which you can read by clicking here.
Stay safe.
Erin Elizabeth, East Coast of Florida,
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healthnutnews--2020-04-19--CBS: As Part of Quarantine Enforcement, California Officials Fill Skatepark with 74,000 Pounds of Sa

CBS: As Part of Quarantine Enforcement, California Officials Fill Skatepark with 74,000 Pounds of Sand

Officials in California are fed up with skaters violating stay-at-home orders , so they dumped 37 TONS OF SAND into a popular park to stop the illegal boarding .
San Clemente had shut down all its parks and facilities on April 1 under the state ’ s stay-at-home orders , but skaters ignored signs warning against trespassing at the Ralphs Skate Court , 241 Avenida La Pata .
• None NY Post : Nurses Suspended for Refusing to Treat Coronavirus Patients Without N95 Masks So , officials decided to take matters into their own hands .
According to CBS Los @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sand this week to make sure people adhere to the orders .
• None Flu Misinformation and Coronavirus Fears : My Letter to Dr. Sanjay Gupta Of course , California residents have been urged to self-isolate as much as possible since mid-March .
Government officials have closed down just about everything in the state to slow the spread of coronavirus .
In fact , other skate parks in the Los Angeles area are already following San Clemente ’ s lead , with a popular skate place in Venice filling up with sand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Officials in California are fed up with skaters violating stay-at-home orders, so they dumped 37 TONS OF SAND into a popular park to stop the illegal boarding.
San Clemente had shut down all its parks and facilities on April 1 under the state’s stay-at-home orders, but skaters ignored signs warning against trespassing at the Ralphs Skate Court, 241 Avenida La Pata.
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So, officials decided to take matters into their own hands. According to CBS Los Angeles, authorities dropped thousands of pounds of sand this week to make sure people adhere to the orders.
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Of course, California residents have been urged to self-isolate as much as possible since mid-March. Government officials have closed down just about everything in the state to slow the spread of coronavirus.
In fact, other skate parks in the Los Angeles area are already following San Clemente’s lead, with a popular skate place in Venice filling up with sand Thursday as well.
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healthnutnews--2020-04-19--CNN: Sea Turtles are Thriving as Coronavirus Lockdown Empties Florida Beaches

Fewer humans carelessly destroying their natural habitat has been a blessing for sea turtles in Florida .
With many beaches closed in Florida during the coronavirus pandemic , researchers see less plastic and less waste .
There are fewer people and vehicles on the beach projecting artificial light ; thus there is less disorientation for emerging hatchlings , according to David Godfrey , Executive Director for the Sea Turtle Conservancy .
Because of these factors , sea turtles can build nests without any disruptions .
Godfrey said that nesting season for leatherback turtles , the largest of all sea turtles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the central-east and southeast coast of Florida .
They nest in fewer numbers than the loggerheads , who arrive in May .
Later in the summer months is when green turtles will come .
It takes approximately 60 days for sea turtle eggs to incubate and for hatchlings to emerge , Godfrey said .
Many disturbing things can happen to their nests when humans take over their beaches .
They trample and dig up the turtle ’ s nests and harm them with artificial light .
• None CNN : Sea turtles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Florida .
Another was just found with a spear in its neck • None Do You Pick Up Other People ’ s Litter ?
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With an inactive beach , the turtles can carry on the way nature intended .
Godfrey said : “ I think there is a strong likelihood that we will see decreased human-caused impacts on sea turtle nesting this year , which is a rare silver lining to this global pandemic .
It ’ s premature to try and use numbers to demonstrate what we all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numbers just aren ’ t there yet .
I hear that the season is going pretty well so far , it ’ s off to a good start.
” Less foot traffic improves the reptiles situation right now , but what will happen when the beaches reopen , and the sea turtles ’ eggs begin to hatch ?
Leatherback sea turtles will see hatchlings toward the end of April .
Godfrey said researchers are working in uncharted territory , and only time will tell .
• None Florida brewery unveils six-pack rings that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dr. Justin Perrault , Director of Research at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center , said his team does worry that when the beaches reopen , there may be an influx of people flocking to the beach because they were stuck indoors for an extended period .
He added : The city of Jacksonville announced beaches and parks in Duval County would open Friday with certain restrictions starting at 5 pm , according to the city ’ s Twitter page .
Perrault said when people do return , it ’ ll be essential for them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , maintain distance from marine animals , and leave the beach the way they found it .
He added : Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Fewer humans carelessly destroying their natural habitat has been a blessing for sea turtles in Florida.
With many beaches closed in Florida during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers see less plastic and less waste. There are fewer people and vehicles on the beach projecting artificial light; thus there is less disorientation for emerging hatchlings, according to David Godfrey, Executive Director for the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Because of these factors, sea turtles can build nests without any disruptions.
Godfrey said that nesting season for leatherback turtles, the largest of all sea turtles, is underway right now, mostly in the central-east and southeast coast of Florida. They nest in fewer numbers than the loggerheads, who arrive in May. Later in the summer months is when green turtles will come.
It takes approximately 60 days for sea turtle eggs to incubate and for hatchlings to emerge, Godfrey said. Many disturbing things can happen to their nests when humans take over their beaches. They trample and dig up the turtle’s nests and harm them with artificial light.
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With an inactive beach, the turtles can carry on the way nature intended. Godfrey said:
“I think there is a strong likelihood that we will see decreased human-caused impacts on sea turtle nesting this year, which is a rare silver lining to this global pandemic. It’s premature to try and use numbers to demonstrate what we all think and hope is happening. The numbers just aren’t there yet. I hear that the season is going pretty well so far, it’s off to a good start.”
Less foot traffic improves the reptiles situation right now, but what will happen when the beaches reopen, and the sea turtles’ eggs begin to hatch? Leatherback sea turtles will see hatchlings toward the end of April. Godfrey said researchers are working in uncharted territory, and only time will tell.
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Dr. Justin Perrault, Director of Research at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, said his team does worry that when the beaches reopen, there may be an influx of people flocking to the beach because they were stuck indoors for an extended period. He added:
“It just depends on the behavior of people after the closures end. And if there’s an excessive amount on the beaches, then more people means more interaction with turtles, which can be negative if they don’t follow the rules.”
The city of Jacksonville announced beaches and parks in Duval County would open Friday with certain restrictions starting at 5 pm, according to the city’s Twitter page.
Perrault said when people do return, it’ll be essential for them to to keep lights off whenever possible, maintain distance from marine animals, and leave the beach the way they found it. He added:
“Remember that we’re not the only species out there.”
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healthnutnews--2020-04-20--Miami Beach Food Banks Mile-Long Line of Cars Waiting … In Between Luxury Hotels

Something doesn ’ t seem quite right about seeing a parade of cars filled with hungry people in Miami waiting in between two of the city ’ s most luxurious hotels .
A line of cars a MILE-long was directed in a huge U-curve in the middle of the Setai Hotel and the W Hotel , two of Miami Beach ’ s ritziest hotspots .
Lifeguards and other volunteers organized the line up and down the street that way , probably because it ’ s a long , straight shot for a few miles before any significant turns or other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Announces ‘ Halt ’ in US Funding to World Health Organization Amid Coronavirus Pandemic The organizers must ’ ve thought this would be the easiest way to get people in and out without causing too much of a traffic jam or taking up too many neighboring streets .
Nevertheless , whether they were trying to send a message or not , the proximity of desperate , low-income families waiting in line to for a food bank right next to glamorous hotels in Miami was strange to see .
Without a doubt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , without their usual clientele filling up their rooms , restaurants , and bars .
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Something doesn’t seem quite right about seeing a parade of cars filled with hungry people in Miami waiting in between two of the city’s most luxurious hotels.
A line of cars a MILE-long was directed in a huge U-curve in the middle of the Setai Hotel and the W Hotel, two of Miami Beach’s ritziest hotspots. Lifeguards and other volunteers organized the line up and down the street that way, probably because it’s a long, straight shot for a few miles before any significant turns or other obstacles.
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The organizers must’ve thought this would be the easiest way to get people in and out without causing too much of a traffic jam or taking up too many neighboring streets.
Nevertheless, whether they were trying to send a message or not, the proximity of desperate, low-income families waiting in line to for a food bank right next to glamorous hotels in Miami was strange to see.
Without a doubt, hotels are hurting during the pandemic too, without their usual clientele filling up their rooms, restaurants, and bars.
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healthnutnews--2020-04-22--Bloomberg: US Attorney General Barr Threatens Legal Action Against Governors Over Lockdowns

Governors who impose rules to deal with the coronavirus pandemic that infringe on constitutional rights can expect to face legal action , warned Attorney General William Barr .
In an interview Tuesday on “ The Hugh Hewitt Show , ” Barr urged states to enact targeted measures , citing President Trump ’ s guidelines .
Barr said : We have to give businesses more freedom to operate in a way that ’ s reasonably safe .
To the extent that governors don ’ t and impinge on either civil rights or on the national commerce – our common market that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll have to address that.1 Barr said the Justice Department could join lawsuits by citizens or businesses against restrictions , adding that as “ specific cases emerge in the states , we ’ ll take a look at them.
” 1 He said : We ’ re looking carefully at a number of these rules that are being put into place .
And if we think one goes too far , we initially try to jawbone the governors into rolling them back or adjusting them .
And if they ’ re not and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of interest and side with the plaintiffs.1 • None FORBES : New York Is Making Its Own Hand Sanitizer Using Inmate Labor to Fight The Coronavirus Outbreak • None New York Times : CDC Labs Were Contaminated , Delaying US Coronavirus Testing , Officials Say Bloomberg reported a group led by former Attorney General Ed Meese claims “ rampant abuses of constitutional rights and civil liberties , ” 1 urging Barr “ to undertake immediate review of all the orders that have been issued by the states and local governments across the nation.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Americans have been subject to “ very , very burdensome impingements on liberty , ” 1 adding : And we adopted them , we have to remember , for the limited purpose of slowing down the spread , that is bending the curve .
We didn ’ t adopt them as the comprehensive way of dealing with this disease.1 You can ’ t just keep on feeding the patient chemotherapy and say well , we ’ re killing the cancer , because we were getting to the point where we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time that we have to start looking ahead and adjusting to more targeted therapies.1 The idea that you have to stay in your house is disturbingly close to house arrest .
I ’ m not saying it wasn ’ t justified .
I ’ m not saying in some places it might still be justified .
But it ’ s very onerous , as is shutting down your livelihood.2 Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Governors who impose rules to deal with the coronavirus pandemic that infringe on constitutional rights can expect to face legal action, warned Attorney General William Barr.
In an interview Tuesday on “The Hugh Hewitt Show,” Barr urged states to enact targeted measures, citing President Trump’s guidelines. Barr said:
We have to give businesses more freedom to operate in a way that’s reasonably safe. To the extent that governors don’t and impinge on either civil rights or on the national commerce – our common market that we have here – then we’ll have to address that.1
Barr said the Justice Department could join lawsuits by citizens or businesses against restrictions, adding that as “specific cases emerge in the states, we’ll take a look at them.”1 He said:
We’re looking carefully at a number of these rules that are being put into place. And if we think one goes too far, we initially try to jawbone the governors into rolling them back or adjusting them. And if they’re not and people bring lawsuits, we file statement of interest and side with the plaintiffs.1
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Bloomberg reported a group led by former Attorney General Ed Meese claims “rampant abuses of constitutional rights and civil liberties,”1 urging Barr “to undertake immediate review of all the orders that have been issued by the states and local governments across the nation.”1
Barr told Hewitt on Tuesday that Americans have been subject to “very, very burdensome impingements on liberty,”1 adding:
And we adopted them, we have to remember, for the limited purpose of slowing down the spread, that is bending the curve. We didn’t adopt them as the comprehensive way of dealing with this disease.1 You can’t just keep on feeding the patient chemotherapy and say well, we’re killing the cancer, because we were getting to the point where we’re killing the patient. And now is the time that we have to start looking ahead and adjusting to more targeted therapies.1 The idea that you have to stay in your house is disturbingly close to house arrest. I’m not saying it wasn’t justified. I’m not saying in some places it might still be justified. But it’s very onerous, as is shutting down your livelihood.2
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healthnutnews--2020-04-22--FOX: ‘Dangerous’: Harvard Professor Calls for Ban on Home Schooling

A professor at Harvard University is calling for a “ presumptive ban ” on homeschooling because the practice infringes on the rights of children .
Elizabeth Bartholet , a Wasserstein public interest professor of law and faculty director of the Law School ’ s Child Advocacy Program , told Harvard Magazine : Bartholet said the absence of oversight for people parenting their children leads to an increased risk of students not getting a proper education .
She said : The magazine reported that some states do not require parents to register their children with the state as “ homeschooled ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The article comes as millions of children across the nation have had in-person classes canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
Nearly every state in the country has implemented some kind of stay-at-home order , which means parents are left to help their children with online lessons with teachers or teach their children themselves .
Bartholet argues that because of this , children are missing out on participation in society .
She added : “ From the beginning of compulsory education in this country , we have thought of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children so that they become active , productive participants in the larger society .
But it ’ s also important that children grow up exposed to community values , social values , democratic values , ideas about nondiscrimination and tolerance of other people ’ s viewpoints.
” • None FOX : Harvard , Yale Under Investigation for $ 375 Million Secret Funding from China , Saudi Arabia Bartholet also called it “ dangerous ” to empower parents to have total control of their children and education .
She said : “ The issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have 24/7 , essentially authoritarian control over their children from ages zero to 18 ?
I think that ’ s dangerous .
I think it ’ s always dangerous to put powerful people in charge of the powerless , and to give the powerful ones total authority.
” After being slated to receive millions from the federal stimulus fund set up during the coronavirus pandemic , Harvard University announced Wednesday that it will no longer “ seek or accept ” aid from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund .
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A professor at Harvard University is calling for a “presumptive ban” on homeschooling because the practice infringes on the rights of children.
Elizabeth Bartholet, a Wasserstein public interest professor of law and faculty director of the Law School’s Child Advocacy Program, told Harvard Magazine:
“We have an essentially unregulated regime in the area of homeschooling. If you look at the legal regime governing homeschooling, there are very few requirements that parents do anything.”
Bartholet said the absence of oversight for people parenting their children leads to an increased risk of students not getting a proper education. She said:
“That means, effectively, that people can homeschool who’ve never gone to school themselves, who don’t read or write themselves.”
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The magazine reported that some states do not require parents to register their children with the state as “homeschooled” and can simply keep their children home.
The article comes as millions of children across the nation have had in-person classes canceled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly every state in the country has implemented some kind of stay-at-home order, which means parents are left to help their children with online lessons with teachers or teach their children themselves.
Bartholet argues that because of this, children are missing out on participation in society. She added:
“From the beginning of compulsory education in this country, we have thought of the government as having some right to educate children so that they become active, productive participants in the larger society. But it’s also important that children grow up exposed to community values, social values, democratic values, ideas about nondiscrimination and tolerance of other people’s viewpoints.”
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Bartholet also called it “dangerous” to empower parents to have total control of their children and education. She said:
“The issue is, do we think that parents should have 24/7, essentially authoritarian control over their children from ages zero to 18? I think that’s dangerous. I think it’s always dangerous to put powerful people in charge of the powerless, and to give the powerful ones total authority.”
After being slated to receive millions from the federal stimulus fund set up during the coronavirus pandemic, Harvard University announced Wednesday that it will no longer “seek or accept” aid from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
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healthnutnews--2020-04-22--FOX: Harvard Won’t ‘Seek or Accept’ Federal Stimulus Money After Calls From President to Return Cash

Harvard University announced in a statement Wednesday that it will no longer “ seek or accept ” aid from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund , one day after President Trump demanded the Ivy League school return federal relief cash .
At his news briefing on Tuesday , President Trump said that Harvard would have to return the $ 9 million it is slated to receive in federal stimulus money .
He said : The prestigious university had received nearly $ 9 million in federal funds through one of the government ’ s relief programs doled out through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allocation drew backlash from Trump .
The president on Tuesday claimed the university was receiving money through the Paycheck Protection Program , which is intended to help struggling small businesses .
Harvard has denied ever applying for or receiving any funds through PPP , and has clarified that the type of funding it received was given to most other U.S. colleges and universities , to be used for direct financial assistance to students and to cover costs incurred by the schools due to the coronavirus .
• None FOX : Harvard , Yale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Funding from China , Saudi Arabia As the pandemic initially began forcing businesses and schools to shutter , Harvard announced a plan in March to provide university employees with 30 days of paid leave with benefits without accounting for the gap between then and the end of the academic year .
Workers petitioned the wealthy university , which has received a $ 40 billion endowment , to extend the payments until the end of May .
Eventually , Harvard extended its pay policy to just that .
Harvard spokesman Jason Newton said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously said that Harvard , like other institutions , will face significant financial challenges due to the pandemic and economic crisis it has caused .
We are also concerned however , that the intense focus by politicians and others on Harvard in connection with this program may undermine participation in a relief effort that Congress created and the President signed into law for the purpose of helping students and institutions whose financial challenges in the coming months may be most severe.
” “ As a result of this , and the evolving guidance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Education Emergency Relief Fund , Harvard has decided not to seek or accept the funds allocated to it by statute.
” • None FOX : Epstein bankrolled Harvard , scientists to genetically engineer his own human race The $ 2 trillion CARES Act included $ 14 billion in its Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund .
Stanford University and Princeton University both announced they would not accept CARES funding either earlier on Wednesday .
Harvard had stated a day earlier that it intended to use 100 percent of the funds to assist students “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
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Harvard University announced in a statement Wednesday that it will no longer “seek or accept” aid from the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, one day after President Trump demanded the Ivy League school return federal relief cash.
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com< At his news briefing on Tuesday, President Trump said that Harvard would have to return the $9 million it is slated to receive in federal stimulus money. He said:
“Harvard’s going to pay back the money. They shouldn’t be taking it. When I saw Harvard—they have one of the largest endowments anywhere in the country, maybe the world. They’re going to pay back the money.”
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Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
The prestigious university had received nearly $9 million in federal funds through one of the government’s relief programs doled out through the Department of Education, but the allocation drew backlash from Trump.
The president on Tuesday claimed the university was receiving money through the Paycheck Protection Program, which is intended to help struggling small businesses. Harvard has denied ever applying for or receiving any funds through PPP, and has clarified that the type of funding it received was given to most other U.S. colleges and universities, to be used for direct financial assistance to students and to cover costs incurred by the schools due to the coronavirus.
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As the pandemic initially began forcing businesses and schools to shutter, Harvard announced a plan in March to provide university employees with 30 days of paid leave with benefits without accounting for the gap between then and the end of the academic year.
Workers petitioned the wealthy university, which has received a $40 billion endowment, to extend the payments until the end of May. Eventually, Harvard extended its pay policy to just that. Harvard spokesman Jason Newton said in a statement Wednesday:
“We have previously said that Harvard, like other institutions, will face significant financial challenges due to the pandemic and economic crisis it has caused. We are also concerned however, that the intense focus by politicians and others on Harvard in connection with this program may undermine participation in a relief effort that Congress created and the President signed into law for the purpose of helping students and institutions whose financial challenges in the coming months may be most severe.” “As a result of this, and the evolving guidance being issued around use of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, Harvard has decided not to seek or accept the funds allocated to it by statute.”
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The $2 trillion CARES Act included $14 billion in its Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Stanford University and Princeton University both announced they would not accept CARES funding either earlier on Wednesday.
Harvard had stated a day earlier that it intended to use 100 percent of the funds to assist students “facing urgent financial needs” due to the coronavirus.
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healthnutnews--2020-04-24--CBS Explains How Vegetables are Selling Out for Victory Gardens as Food Shortages Loom

Even Miracle Gro has an advertisement out right now promoting Victory Gardens .
Here , CBS explains how this was @ @ @ @ @ and World War II in very dark times .
The New York Times , most @ @ @ @ @ explained that experts ( and even the farmers ) predict there will be food shortages @ @ @ @ @ are now growing their own food so they won ’ t run short .
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Even Miracle Gro has an advertisement out right now promoting Victory Gardens. Here, CBS explains how this was done during World War I and World War II in very dark times.
The New York Times, most mainstream news and I have explained that experts (and even the farmers) predict there will be food shortages. People are listening and are now growing their own food so they won’t run short.


healthnutnews--2020-05-02--Bloomberg: Angry Undergrads Are Suing Colleges for Billions in Refunds

Undergraduates in the United States have sued more than fifty schools , demanding partial tuition , room-and-board , and fee refunds after they shut down .
The proliferating breach-of-contract suits , many of them filed over the last week , target some of the biggest names in higher education : state systems including the University of California and Arizona State , as well as private institutions such as Columbia , Cornell , and NYU .
Lawyers for the students , advertising on sites such as Collegerefund2020.com , are seeking class-action status on behalf of hundreds of thousands of students .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ high hurdles , they could potentially involve billions of dollars in claims .
To justify annual prices that can top $ 70,000 a year , colleges have long advertised their on-campus experience , including close contact with professors and peers who will become a lifelong network .
Now , millions of students are instead studying online .
Many of the suits are seeking compensation for the difference in value between the virtual and in-person experience .
Plaintiffs include Grainger Rickenbaker , a freshman majoring in real estate management and development at Philadelphia ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than $ 50,000 in tuition and another $ 16,000 in room , board and other fees .
Rickenbaker , 21 , who is suing for a partial refund as he works remotely from his home in Charleston , South Carolina , said : • None Forbes : Rice University Will Offer Free Tuition To Families Earning Less Than $ 130,000 Most colleges declined to comment on the suits .
The California State System said it would defend itself against a complaint that understates the services it ’ s still providing .
Arizona State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit to all students who moved out of university housing by April 15 .
Peter McDonough , general counsel for American Council on Education , a college trade group , said schools are battling circumstances outside their control .
They ’ re putting tremendous time and resources into supporting remote learning , while still paying professors and bearing other costs , he said .
McDonough said : Some colleges , including Columbia , Harvard , Middlebury , and Swarthmore , have agreed to refund unused room and board .
Others are offering credits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do , according to Jim Hundrieser , a vice president at the National Association of College and University Business Officers .
Payments can add up .
Small residential institutions , for instance , may be refunding $ 2 million to $ 3 million , while large schools with several thousand on-campus students are likely to return $ 8 million to $ 20 million or more , Hundrieser said .
For individual students , the funds can be quite a boon in an economic crisis .
A college charging about $ 8,000 for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ canceled midway might be sending students a check of about $ 4,000 .
The federal suits vary in their demands .
The Anastopoulo Law Firm in Charleston represents students at roughly a dozen schools , including Drexel , and is seeking a partial return of all unreimbursed payments .
In its suits on behalf of California public college students , Chicago-based DiCello Levitt Gutzler is asking only for the return of student fees for such items as transportation and student organizations , which can nevertheless total thousands of dollars a year .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State systems have already agreed to return unused room-and-board .
Cal State said it ’ s still providing services , such as counseling , and will refund fees “ that have been unearned by the campus.
” • Fake disabilities , photoshopped faces : How feds say busted celebrities , coaches and scammers got kids into top elite colleges However the complaints are decided , they highlight the stakes for the $ 600 billion-plus a year higher education industry .
Public universities rely on tuition and fees for 20 % of their total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , according to the most recent federal data .
In the fall , if many schools open only online , they would forfeit room and board fees and face pressure to charge less tuition .
Many are predicting that the pandemic will put financially fragile institutions out of business .
Colleges can expect to see more suits soon , threatening what attorney Anthony Pierce called “ an economic tsunami.
” On Thursday alone , students filed complaints against Pennsylvania State University , Brown and the University of Pennsylvania , which called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without merit.
” Brown said the crisis hasn ’ t changed the “ core value ” of its education .
The outcome may depend on the paperwork both parties signed .
Students are more likely to prevail if they can point to contract terms requiring specific services , according to Joe Brennan , a Vermont Law School professor who is tracking the litigation .
Students generally have housing contracts , just like renters of an apartment , said Barry Burgdorf , a former general counsel for the University of Texas system who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Families typically don ’ t have written agreements spelling out exactly what tuition covers .
Colleges will likely argue that they ’ re excused from past obligations because the pandemic and government shutdown orders made the regular delivery of services impossible .
Even if students can ’ t point to particular contract provisions , they ’ re making claims of “ unjust enrichment , ” arguing that it ’ s unfair for the schools to profit from services they didn ’ t provide .
• None Mental Health Problems—The Sad “ New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Children ’ s Health Defense Team Some of the suits are seeking compensation for what is known as “ diminution of value , ” or the difference between the worth of an on-campus education and one delivered online .
Depending on how courts view any disparity , the sums could surpass housing refunds .
( Many students , however , pay far less than those published tuition prices because of scholarships . )
Still , courts have been reluctant to try to value one type of degree over another , according to Burgdorf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t grant class-action status , most students wouldn ’ t find it worthwhile to pursue claims on their own .
Some students , like Cornell senior Joshua Zhu , haven ’ t signed on to a lawsuit but are cheering from the sidelines and could ultimately benefit .
The 22-year-old information science major is logging on to classes from an off-campus apartment in Ithaca , New York , where he battles spotty Wi-Fi and misses working in an artificial intelligence lab .
Zhu said : Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Undergraduates in the United States have sued more than fifty schools, demanding partial tuition, room-and-board, and fee refunds after they shut down.
The proliferating breach-of-contract suits, many of them filed over the last week, target some of the biggest names in higher education: state systems including the University of California and Arizona State, as well as private institutions such as Columbia, Cornell, and NYU.
Lawyers for the students, advertising on sites such as Collegerefund2020.com, are seeking class-action status on behalf of hundreds of thousands of students. While legal experts say the suits face high hurdles, they could potentially involve billions of dollars in claims.
To justify annual prices that can top $70,000 a year, colleges have long advertised their on-campus experience, including close contact with professors and peers who will become a lifelong network.
Now, millions of students are instead studying online. Many of the suits are seeking compensation for the difference in value between the virtual and in-person experience. Plaintiffs include Grainger Rickenbaker, a freshman majoring in real estate management and development at Philadelphia’s Drexel University, which charges more than $50,000 in tuition and another $16,000 in room, board and other fees. Rickenbaker, 21, who is suing for a partial refund as he works remotely from his home in Charleston, South Carolina, said:
“I am missing out on everything that Drexel’s campus has to offer — from libraries, the gym, computer labs, study rooms and lounges, dining halls.”
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Most colleges declined to comment on the suits. The California State System said it would defend itself against a complaint that understates the services it’s still providing. Arizona State said it was giving a $1,500 credit to all students who moved out of university housing by April 15.
Peter McDonough, general counsel for American Council on Education, a college trade group, said schools are battling circumstances outside their control. They’re putting tremendous time and resources into supporting remote learning, while still paying professors and bearing other costs, he said. McDonough said:
“Faculty and staff are literally working around the clock. We’re in the middle of a catastrophe. Schools are doing their best to work their way through it.”
Some colleges, including Columbia, Harvard, Middlebury, and Swarthmore, have agreed to refund unused room and board. Others are offering credits or haven’t decided what to do, according to Jim Hundrieser, a vice president at the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
Payments can add up. Small residential institutions, for instance, may be refunding $2 million to $3 million, while large schools with several thousand on-campus students are likely to return $8 million to $20 million or more, Hundrieser said.
For individual students, the funds can be quite a boon in an economic crisis. A college charging about $8,000 for a semester’s room and board that canceled midway might be sending students a check of about $4,000.
The federal suits vary in their demands. The Anastopoulo Law Firm in Charleston represents students at roughly a dozen schools, including Drexel, and is seeking a partial return of all unreimbursed payments.
In its suits on behalf of California public college students, Chicago-based DiCello Levitt Gutzler is asking only for the return of student fees for such items as transportation and student organizations, which can nevertheless total thousands of dollars a year.
Both the University of California and the California State systems have already agreed to return unused room-and-board. Cal State said it’s still providing services, such as counseling, and will refund fees “that have been unearned by the campus.”
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However the complaints are decided, they highlight the stakes for the $600 billion-plus a year higher education industry. Public universities rely on tuition and fees for 20% of their total revenues; private non-profit colleges, 30%, according to the most recent federal data.
In the fall, if many schools open only online, they would forfeit room and board fees and face pressure to charge less tuition. Many are predicting that the pandemic will put financially fragile institutions out of business.
Colleges can expect to see more suits soon, threatening what attorney Anthony Pierce called “an economic tsunami.” On Thursday alone, students filed complaints against Pennsylvania State University, Brown and the University of Pennsylvania, which called the suit against it “misdirected and wholly without merit.” Brown said the crisis hasn’t changed the “core value” of its education.
“The plaintiffs’ bar sees an opportunity here,” said Pierce, a partner heading the Washington office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP who recently alerted colleges about the suits’ risks.
The outcome may depend on the paperwork both parties signed. Students are more likely to prevail if they can point to contract terms requiring specific services, according to Joe Brennan, a Vermont Law School professor who is tracking the litigation.
Students generally have housing contracts, just like renters of an apartment, said Barry Burgdorf, a former general counsel for the University of Texas system who is now at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Families typically don’t have written agreements spelling out exactly what tuition covers.
Colleges will likely argue that they’re excused from past obligations because the pandemic and government shutdown orders made the regular delivery of services impossible.
Even if students can’t point to particular contract provisions, they’re making claims of “unjust enrichment,” arguing that it’s unfair for the schools to profit from services they didn’t provide.
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Some of the suits are seeking compensation for what is known as “diminution of value,” or the difference between the worth of an on-campus education and one delivered online.
Depending on how courts view any disparity, the sums could surpass housing refunds. (Many students, however, pay far less than those published tuition prices because of scholarships.)
Still, courts have been reluctant to try to value one type of degree over another, according to Burgdorf. Another challenge: If judges don’t grant class-action status, most students wouldn’t find it worthwhile to pursue claims on their own.
Some students, like Cornell senior Joshua Zhu, haven’t signed on to a lawsuit but are cheering from the sidelines and could ultimately benefit. The 22-year-old information science major is logging on to classes from an off-campus apartment in Ithaca, New York, where he battles spotty Wi-Fi and misses working in an artificial intelligence lab. Zhu said:
“The tuition we paid to come to Cornell was with the expectation that we would have in-person classes and everything that came along with that. It almost seems like a breach of contract.”
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healthnutnews--2020-05-05--CBS: Researcher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide Was Close To ‘Making Very Significant Findings’ Re

CBS: Researcher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide Was Close To ‘Making Very Significant Findings’ Related To COVID-19

A molecular biologist at the University of Pittsburgh was found dead last weekend in what police believe was a murder-suicide , according to multiple reports .
Ross Township police discovered the body of Dr. Bing Liu , 37 in his home with gunshots to his head , neck , torso , and extremities , according to a statement from the department .
A second man , identified as 46-year-old Hao Gu , was found dead in his vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound , according to reports .
Police said the men knew one another , but didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident .
• None Gates and Company ’ s COVID-19 Vaccine Boosterism Ignores Significant SARS Coronavirus Vaccine Risks Known for Over a Decade The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine , the department where Bing worked , said on its website on Monday : “ Bing was on the verge of making very significant findings toward understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie SARS-CoV-2 infection and the cellular basis of the following complications .
We will make an effort to complete what he started in an effort to pay homage to his scientific excellence.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the entire scientific community .
Please keep his family , friends , and colleagues in your thoughts .
Thank you.
” • None LA TIMES : The Government May Start Tracking Your Poop to Find People With COVID-19 Liu was further described as a leader and mentor who developed quantitative models for a range of complex processes , providing valuable insight both in the lab and to clinicians .
The University of Pittsburgh released this statement Tuesday : According to police , the two victims knew each other .
Investigators say they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot and killed the man in the Elm Court home before coming back to his car and taking his own life .
• None Gates and Company ’ s COVID-19 Vaccine Boosterism Ignores Significant SARS Coronavirus Vaccine Risks Known for Over a Decade Dr Ivet Bahar , head of the Computational and Systems Biology Department , said Liu had only recently begun researching COVID-19 and ‘ was just starting to obtain interesting results , ’ according to the Daily Mail .
Ross Township detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances and motives for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there appears to be no indication the researcher ’ s death had any connection to his work .
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A molecular biologist at the University of Pittsburgh was found dead last weekend in what police believe was a murder-suicide, according to multiple reports.
Ross Township police discovered the body of Dr. Bing Liu, 37 in his home with gunshots to his head, neck, torso, and extremities, according to a statement from the department. A second man, identified as 46-year-old Hao Gu, was found dead in his vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to reports.
Police said the men knew one another, but didn’t reveal a possible motive behind the incident.
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The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the department where Bing worked, said on its website on Monday:
“Bing was on the verge of making very significant findings toward understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie SARS-CoV-2 infection and the cellular basis of the following complications. We will make an effort to complete what he started in an effort to pay homage to his scientific excellence.” “His loss will be felt throughout the entire scientific community. Please keep his family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts. Thank you.”
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Liu was further described as a leader and mentor who developed quantitative models for a range of complex processes, providing valuable insight both in the lab and to clinicians. The University of Pittsburgh released this statement Tuesday:
“The University of Pittsburgh is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Bing Liu, a prolific researcher and admired colleague at Pitt. The University extends our deepest sympathies to Liu’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.”
According to police, the two victims knew each other. Investigators say they believe the male found in his car shot and killed the man in the Elm Court home before coming back to his car and taking his own life.
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Dr Ivet Bahar, head of the Computational and Systems Biology Department, said Liu had only recently begun researching COVID-19 and ‘was just starting to obtain interesting results,’ according to the Daily Mail.
Ross Township detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances and motives for the crime. They said Tuesday that there appears to be no indication the researcher’s death had any connection to his work.
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healthnutnews--2020-05-05--Hangzhou Kids Wear Social Distancing Hats Upon Return to School

To help remind kids of the importance of social distancing during the coronavirus epidemic , one school in Hangzhou has @ @ @ @ @ unique headwear to class .
The children designed and made the hats themselves to wear @ @ @ @ @ this week .
The hats are composed of cardboard , balloons , and other materials @ @ @ @ @ 1-meter buffer zone around each of the first to third graders .
The hats hold @ @ @ @ @ headwear of Song dynasty officials .
Designed by Song founder , Emperor Taizu , those @ @ @ @ @ out from either side to prevent officials from whispering to one another during court assemblies @ @ @ @ @ of the “ anti-cheating hats ” worn once by Anhui middle-schoolers .
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To help remind kids of the importance of social distancing during the coronavirus epidemic, one school in Hangzhou has its young students wearing some unique headwear to class.
The children designed and made the hats themselves to wear when they returned to school this week.
The hats are composed of cardboard, balloons, and other materials, and they create a 1-meter buffer zone around each of the first to third graders.
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The hats hold a historical precedent in the headwear of Song dynasty officials. Designed by Song founder, Emperor Taizu, those hats had long flaps sticking out from either side to prevent officials from whispering to one another during court assemblies.
They are also reminiscent of the “anti-cheating hats” worn once by Anhui middle-schoolers.
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healthnutnews--2020-05-07--How to Stay Safe from 5G and EMFs

How to Stay Safe from 5G and EMFs

I often talk about the dangers of EMFs in your home and what you can do about them – it ’ s a huge subject .
The new 5G technology is terrifying , and it was just announced a few weeks ago that 20,000 satellites will be put into orbit to beam 5G back to us .
In effect this will microwave the earth , and we can ’ t escape it .
It is frightening , and it ’ s an issue that we have to do something about right now .
Another frightening device is the new smart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When you look at the strength of the signals from these devices , it ’ s a real recipe for disaster concerning your health .
Many people have actually had to LEAVE their homes !
So there ’ s a lot of scary stuff – but also a lot of very interesting information on this webinar I am sharing with you .
My good friend Trevor King has a wealth of knowledge and information to share with you .
He will also introduce you to the new Qi technology , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that actually neutralizes the problems of the EMFs .
It is what we use in our home .
The Qi-Shield protects your cells from cell phone radiation .
In this study , shown in the short video below , they show how the presence of cell phone radiation affects the ability of cells to heal a wound , and then they show what happens after adding Waveguard Technology and a Qi-Shield .
The difference is astounding !
I twisted Trevor ’ s arm to work out an exclusive deal with the manufacturer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very special price if you are interested .
The special pricing ends today , May 7th , at 12 midnight PST .
Either way , check out the video , which worth watching because it is full of useful information .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

I often talk about the dangers of EMFs in your home and what you can do about them – it’s a huge subject.
The new 5G technology is terrifying, and it was just announced a few weeks ago that 20,000 satellites will be put into orbit to beam 5G back to us. In effect this will microwave the earth, and we can’t escape it. It is frightening, and it’s an issue that we have to do something about right now.
Another frightening device is the new smart meters that are coming into our home. When you look at the strength of the signals from these devices, it’s a real recipe for disaster concerning your health. Many people have actually had to LEAVE their homes!
So there’s a lot of scary stuff – but also a lot of very interesting information on this webinar I am sharing with you.
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My good friend Trevor King has a wealth of knowledge and information to share with you. He will also introduce you to the new Qi technology, which is something you can put in your home that actually neutralizes the problems of the EMFs. It is what we use in our home. The Qi-Shield protects your cells from cell phone radiation.
In this study, shown in the short video below, they show how the presence of cell phone radiation affects the ability of cells to heal a wound, and then they show what happens after adding Waveguard Technology and a Qi-Shield. The difference is astounding!
I twisted Trevor’s arm to work out an exclusive deal with the manufacturer to allow you to get these at a very special price if you are interested. The special pricing ends today, May 7th, at 12 midnight PST. Either way, check out the video, which worth watching because it is full of useful information.


healthnutnews--2020-05-08--U.S. Hemp-Based Construction Advances with Fire-Safety Tests, New Book

Natural materials builders seeking to develop a market for industrial hemp in the United States are moving forward after successful testing for building safety codes and recognition by a national architecture and design program at a U.S. university .
Hemp advocates have identified lime-hemp building material , called “ hempcrete , ” as an opportunity to build a market for hemp grown for fiber .
Challenges have been a lack of supply , building code regulations , and a lack of education amongst architects and designers , builders say .
Dion Markgraaff , vice president of the recently formed U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said hemp advocates are encouraged by building safety tests that are moving forward faster than expected .
Already this spring , hempcrete passed fire safety tests under the jurisdiction of ASTM International , formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials .
Hempcrete was deemed inflammable in smoke development and flame-spreading tests .
• None • Company Reveals the World ’ s First House Made Entirely of… Cannabis The building association plans to apply soon for certification from the International Code Council , where engineers would determine the technical standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a permissible building material in the United States .
Markgraaff said : Hemp construction products have the potential to generate jobs and economic growth on a local level , he said , adding : • None NBC : President signs Farm Bill , legalizing hemp/CBD ( which is great for our CBD line and for many ! )
According to researchers at New York ’ s Parsons School of Design ’ s Healthy Materials Lab , chipped hemp bark , lime binder , and water are mixed together to make hempcrete .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substance that is fireproof , mold-proof , and insect-proof .
Hempcrete has been used in building construction for 30 years in Europe , replacing siding , insulation and drywall , but fewer than 50 hempcrete structures have been built in the United States .
A forthcoming 200-page book , “ Hemp + Lime : Examining the Feasibility of Building with Hemp and Lime , ” edited by architect Alison Mears and Jonsara Ruth , an associate professor of design , presents an overview of a five-year research project on hemp-lime construction as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the book , researchers studied international uses of hempcrete and toured multi-story apartment buildings made of hempcrete in Italy and other European countries .
Ruth said : The hemp plant ’ s cellulose can absorb large amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide while growing .
When made into hempcrete , 9- to 12-inch-thick walls also are breathable and temperature controlling , unlike air-tight traditional building materials that trap off-gases from petroleum-based products , paints , and solvents , Ruth said .
Builders and researchers envision hemp building materials in the construction supply chain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hempcrete made into pre-formed blocks is lighter in weight than traditional masonry material like brick or stone .
Ruth said : Another example is “ HempWool ” insulation batts , imported from Canada , which use industrial hemp fiber instead of fiberglass and can be installed with bare hands .
Tommy Gibbons , co-founder of Sun Valley , Idaho , -based Hempitecture : Vermont-based architect Bob Escher , president of the hemp-building association , said : Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Natural materials builders seeking to develop a market for industrial hemp in the United States are moving forward after successful testing for building safety codes and recognition by a national architecture and design program at a U.S. university.
Hemp advocates have identified lime-hemp building material, called “hempcrete,” as an opportunity to build a market for hemp grown for fiber. Challenges have been a lack of supply, building code regulations, and a lack of education amongst architects and designers, builders say.
Dion Markgraaff, vice president of the recently formed U.S. Hemp Building Association, based in Denver, said hemp advocates are encouraged by building safety tests that are moving forward faster than expected.
Already this spring, hempcrete passed fire safety tests under the jurisdiction of ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials. Hempcrete was deemed inflammable in smoke development and flame-spreading tests.
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The building association plans to apply soon for certification from the International Code Council, where engineers would determine the technical standards and mix ratios to include hempcrete as a permissible building material in the United States. Markgraaff said:
“They’re excited to help us get this done. We thought it would take years, but it’s moving very quickly.”
Hemp construction products have the potential to generate jobs and economic growth on a local level, he said, adding:
“Farmers can grow hemp locally. Lime is everywhere, water’s everywhere. This building material can boost the local economy and have a smaller [carbon] footprint.”
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According to researchers at New York’s Parsons School of Design’s Healthy Materials Lab, chipped hemp bark, lime binder, and water are mixed together to make hempcrete. The material dries to a strong, stone-like substance that is fireproof, mold-proof, and insect-proof.
Hempcrete has been used in building construction for 30 years in Europe, replacing siding, insulation and drywall, but fewer than 50 hempcrete structures have been built in the United States.
A forthcoming 200-page book, “Hemp + Lime: Examining the Feasibility of Building with Hemp and Lime,” edited by architect Alison Mears and Jonsara Ruth, an associate professor of design, presents an overview of a five-year research project on hemp-lime construction as a natural material for affordable housing.
For the book, researchers studied international uses of hempcrete and toured multi-story apartment buildings made of hempcrete in Italy and other European countries. Ruth said:
“Hemp is a unique plant because the silica inside its stalk allows it to attach to and bind with lime really well.”
The hemp plant’s cellulose can absorb large amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide while growing. When made into hempcrete, 9- to 12-inch-thick walls also are breathable and temperature controlling, unlike air-tight traditional building materials that trap off-gases from petroleum-based products, paints, and solvents, Ruth said.
Builders and researchers envision hemp building materials in the construction supply chain, available off the shelf for builders.
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Hempcrete made into pre-formed blocks is lighter in weight than traditional masonry material like brick or stone. Ruth said:
“These union masonry workers don’t have to break their backs working with hempcrete blocks.”
Another example is “HempWool” insulation batts, imported from Canada, which use industrial hemp fiber instead of fiberglass and can be installed with bare hands. Tommy Gibbons, co-founder of Sun Valley, Idaho,-based Hempitecture:
“With every other insulation material, you have to wear hazmat suits with a full respirator and gloves.”
Vermont-based architect Bob Escher, president of the hemp-building association, said:
“Hemp is the material that the green building industry has been waiting for. There are so many materials we’ll be able to make out of hemp in the next 50 years. It will really change the whole construction industry in my mind.”
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healthnutnews--2020-05-10--Rare Miracle Mineral Removes Deadly Toxins and Heavy Metals in Just 30 Seconds a Day

What if you could be free of debilitating fatigue , keep your heart in great shape , conquer cancer naturally , and clear away brain fog to experience renewed clarity and focus ?
Imagine being able to sleep soundly at night , recall facts and figures easily from memory , and look years younger to boot .
If this sounds too good to be true because you ’ ve tried everything… think again .
Because there is one natural mineral that can clear out the ‘ toxic garbage ’ that ’ s been holding you back , so you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
You ’ ve probably already heard me say this countless times , but much of the disease , cancers and health problems we experience are rooted in toxicity .
Mercury , arsenic , lead , cadmium , pesticides , and volatile organic compounds just scratch the surface of what our bodies have to fight against daily .
By some estimates , we are exposed to over 80,000 chemicals in our daily lives , just from the food we eat , water we drink , and air we breathe .
These toxins build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , memory , concentration , weight , and even inflammation ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Modern medicine doesn ’ t have the answer to this modern problem .
But… nature does .
There is a rare natural mineral , created through a reaction of volcanic ash and seawater , that can eliminate dangerous toxins from the body , down to the cellular level .
I am so excited about this product because it is different than anything I ’ ve seen .
Its negative-charge and honeycomb shape acts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positively-charged toxins and ushering them out of the body , quickly and effectively .
If you ’ ve heard of the zeolite Clinoptilolite , it ’ s because this type of zeolite has been widely studied for its ability to : • Protect against leaky gut by strengthening the intestinal wall ( 8 ) • And much more , as extensive clinical research shows ( 9 ) The detoxification and health benefits of the zeolite Clinoptilolite are astounding .
It ’ s hundreds of times more effective than activated charcoal , a commonly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gut but comes with harsh side effects .
The zeolite Clinoptilolite can bind to toxins throughout the whole body and has an affinity for toxins only , so it never removes beneficial minerals , and there are no negative side effects .
Warning : Most Zeolite Products Do Not Work The problem is , most zeolite products are not capable of cleansing at the cellular level .
To go beyond the gut and reach into cells for a deep detox , the zeolite must be nanosized .
When the zeolite is nanosized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this natural detoxifier can travel throughout the body , even past the blood-brain barrier .
Imagine clearer thinking , ease in recalling tasks , improved mood and much more because your brain is now free of neurotoxic heavy metals !
But to take out heavy metals and other toxins , the zeolite must also be cleansed and pre-filled with alkalizing minerals .
Why ?
The fact is , when mined , zeolite comes filled with environmental pollutants because that ’ s what zeolites are good at in nature – absorbing toxins .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with toxins , it can ’ t take any more from your body .
That ’ s why most zeolites sold today don ’ t work , and why I haven ’ t recommended one before .
The Most Effective Zeolite on the Market Backed by Science After doing extensive research , I discovered Pure Body Extra Strength by a company called Touchstone Essentials .
Their cleansing process and nanosizing technology is hands-down the most advanced I ’ ve seen , yielding the only zeolite on the market that can effectively detoxify the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This zeolite uses nanosized Clinoptilolite to access toxins everywhere in the body .
These particles are so small they are invisible to the naked eye and need to be magnified thousand-fold .
And it ’ s backed up by the gold standard in instrumentation – Malvern particle size testing .
This nanometer size means they can get to a cellular level , and it also means the collective surface area of the zeolite particles creates a vast filter that mops up toxins within hours .
And because these zeolite particles are encapsulated within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a liquid spray that is easy to use ( just a few sprays , morning , noon , and night ) with no odor , no taste , and no hassle .
Pure Body Extra Strength has also been cleansed of existing pollutants so that it more effectively removes heavy metals throughout your body .
This is all proven with third-party independent clinical testing .
Not only that , the zeolite particles are pre-filled with alkalizing minerals .
That way , the zeolite “ swaps ” a beneficial mineral for a toxin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with you the amazing things people are saying about Pure Body Extra Strength : Touchstone is as passionate about prevention and natural treatments as I am , so they agreed to reserve 500 bottles of Pure Body Extra Strength at an incredibly low price , exclusively for my readers .
Which is why I ’ m recommending it to you now .
It has the potential to help a lot of children , families and lives .
A Special Offer for My Readers Only Normally , this remarkable detoxifier sells on their website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was shocked when Touchstone said they ’ d offer it to my readers for just $ 5 .
They ’ ll even include free shipping to the US and UK .
We asked them how they could possibly offer it at such a low price , and this is what the company said .
But it gets better .
When you subscribe to a monthly shipment today , not only is your first bottle $ 5 , but you ’ ll lock in a 20 % off member discount and free shipping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , there ’ s zero risk .
You can cancel your subscription any time ( before the next shipment ) , or return your shipment within 30 days for a full refund .
They ’ ll even refund your $ 5 if you ’ re not happy with the product , less return shipping of course .
Imagine being free of disease-causing heavy metals , nitrosamines , volatile organic compounds , and pesticides in just 30 seconds a day , with no harsh side effects .
I am so excited about this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out along with me !
Hurry , It ’ s Only Available to the First 500 People There is absolutely nothing to lose and so much to gain .
But you have to hurry , there are only 500 reserved and at only $ 5 , they ’ re selling quickly .
We will run out soon .
Claim Your $ 5 Bottle of Pure Body Extra Strength Now In today ’ s toxin-filled world , our body ’ s detoxification system simply can ’ t keep up with the daily onslaught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toxin load if we want to live happy , healthy lives .
Pure Body Extra Strength will give you a way to free yourself of toxins , alkalize the body , strengthen your immunity and much more .
THIS OFFER IS GOOD FOR FIRST TIME ORDERS ONLY Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Editor’s note: Prior to finding this product our family calls “our little miracle”, we were using a blue bottle of synthetic zeolite made in a lab that we found out was actually a byproduct of the tire industry. Yep, that’s the liquid zeolite used to make the tires on your car. We had no idea. We’ve been sent hundreds of brands over the years, but when we tried 100% natural pure GRAS certified Touchstone’s PBX (which is just celebrating their 10 year anniversary) WOW! Did we see and feel the difference! So let me ask you this:
What if you could be free of debilitating fatigue, keep your heart in great shape, help combat autism, and clear away brain fog to experience renewed clarity and focus?
I first told you last year about an absolutely amazing product I discovered. I love it so much I have put together another special offer for you to take advantage of right now.
Imagine being able to sleep soundly at night, recall facts and figures easily from memory, and look years younger to boot.
If this sounds too good to be true because you’ve tried everything… think again. Because there is one natural mineral that can clear out the ‘toxic garbage’ that’s been holding you back, so you can feel better than you have in years.
You’ve probably already heard me say this countless times, but much of the disease, cancers and health problems we experience are rooted in toxicity. Mercury, arsenic, lead, cadmium, pesticides, and volatile organic compounds just scratch the surface of what our bodies have to fight against daily.
By some estimates, we are exposed to over 80,000 chemicals in our daily lives, just from the food we eat, water we drink, and air we breathe. These toxins build up in our bodies affecting our sleep, memory, concentration, weight, and even inflammation (1, 2, 3, 4).
Modern medicine doesn’t have the answer to this modern problem. But… nature does.
There is a rare natural mineral, created through a reaction of volcanic ash and seawater, that can eliminate dangerous toxins from the body, down to the cellular level.
I am so excited about this product because it is different than anything I’ve seen. Its negative-charge and honeycomb shape acts as a natural chelator, binding to positively-charged toxins and ushering them out of the body, quickly and effectively.
Zeolite Clinoptilolite: The Miracle Mineral for Detox
If you’ve heard of the zeolite Clinoptilolite, it’s because this type of zeolite has been widely studied for its ability to:
Flush heavy metals from the body, including toxic lead (5)
Provide alkalizing minerals to support a healthy pH
Protect kidney function by detoxing heavy metals (6)
Strengthen the immune system through removing toxins (7)
Protect against leaky gut by strengthening the intestinal wall (8)
And much more, as extensive clinical research shows (9)
The detoxification and health benefits of the zeolite Clinoptilolite are astounding. It’s hundreds of times more effective than activated charcoal, a commonly known and used detoxifier that can detox the gut but comes with harsh side effects.
The zeolite Clinoptilolite can bind to toxins throughout the whole body and has an affinity for toxins only, so it never removes beneficial minerals, and there are no negative side effects.
Warning: Most Zeolite Products Do Not Work
The problem is, most zeolite products are not capable of cleansing at the cellular level. To go beyond the gut and reach into cells for a deep detox, the zeolite must be nanosized.
When the zeolite is nanosized and suspended in water molecule clusters, this natural detoxifier can travel throughout the body, even past the blood-brain barrier.
Imagine clearer thinking, ease in recalling tasks, improved mood and much more because your brain is now free of neurotoxic heavy metals!
But to take out heavy metals and other toxins, the zeolite must also be cleansed and pre-filled with alkalizing minerals. Why? The fact is, when mined, zeolite comes filled with environmental pollutants because that’s what zeolites are good at in nature – absorbing toxins.
However, if a zeolite is already filled with toxins, it can’t take any more from your body. That’s why most zeolites sold today don’t work, and why I haven’t recommended one before.
Until now…
The Most Effective Zeolite on the Market Backed by Science
After doing extensive research, I finally discovered Pure Body Extra Strength by the well established company called Touchstone Essentials. Their cleansing process and nanosizing technology is hands-down the most advanced we have ever seen, yielding the only zeolite on the market that can effectively detoxify the entire body on a cellular level. And that’s a fact.
This zeolite uses nanosized Clinoptilolite to access toxins everywhere in the body. These particles are so small they are invisible to the naked eye and need to be magnified thousand-fold. And it’s backed up by the gold standard in instrumentation – Malvern particle size testing.
This nanometer size means they can get to a cellular level, and it also means the collective surface area of the zeolite particles creates a vast filter that mops up toxins within hours.
And because these zeolite particles are encapsulated within water molecule clusters, it is delivered in a liquid spray that is easy to use (just a few sprays, morning, noon, and night) with no odor, no taste, and no hassle.
Pure Body Extra Strength has also been cleansed of existing pollutants so that it more effectively removes heavy metals throughout your body. This is all proven with stringent third-party independent clinical testing. Not only that, the zeolite particles are pre-filled with alkalizing minerals. That way, the zeolite “swaps” a beneficial mineral for a toxin every time.
The Amazing Things People are Saying About Pure Body Extra Strength
Why I’m Recommending it
I take Pure Body Extra Strength every single day and have been blown away by the results. My team and I were so impressed that we reached out to the company about making this zeolite available to our readers.
It turns out, Touchstone is as passionate about prevention and natural treatments as we are, so they agreed to reserve 500 bottles of Pure Body Extra Strength at an incredibly low price, exclusively for our readers. Which is why we’re recommending it to you now. It’s truly a miraculous product.
With over 300 studies listed on PubMed on the beneficial properties of the zeolite Clinoptilolite, this mineral has gained increasing renown for its natural ability to trap toxins, heavy metals and environmental pollutants.
While synthetic zeolites are used in industrial applications, human and animal studies show benefit with whole, natural zeolite. Pure Body Extra Strength uses natural zeolite, purified to perfection, and nano-sized for a whole-body detox.
In today’s toxin-filled world, our body’s detoxification system simply can’t keep up with the daily onslaught. We all need to reduce our toxin load if we want to live happy, healthy lives.
Pure Body Extra Strength will give you a way to free yourself of toxins, alkalize the body, strengthen your immunity and much more.
A Special Offer for Our Readers Only
Normally, this remarkable detoxifier sells on their website for $79.95, which is why we were shocked when Touchstone said they’d offer it to our readers at a $50 discount! That’s right! They’ll even include free shipping. We asked them how they could possibly offer it at such a low price, and this is what the company said.
“We’re on a mission to touch one million families with goodness. We know if we just get the product in people’s hands, the results are so good, people reorder it again and again. We’re happy to make a difference in people’s lives.”
100% Risk-Free Guarantee
Best of all, there’s zero risk. You can cancel your subscription any time (before the next shipment), or return your shipment within 30 days for a full refund. They’ll even refund your purchase if you’re not happy with the product, less return shipping of course.
Imagine being free of disease-causing heavy metals, nitrosamines, volatile organic compounds, and pesticides in just 30 seconds a day, with no harsh side effects.
But it gets better.
When you subscribe to a monthly shipment today, not only is your first bottle discounted $50, but you’ll lock in a 20% off member discount and free shipping every month after that.
Claim Your Discounted Bottle of Pure Body Extra Strength Now
In today’s toxin-filled world, our body’s detoxification system simply can’t keep up with the daily onslaught. We all need to reduce our toxin load if we want to live happy, healthy lives.
Pure Body Extra Strength will give you a way to free yourself of toxins, alkalize the body, strengthen your immunity and much more.
I feel certain you will love it as much as I do. My team loves it too!! And remember, Touchstone Essentials backs up their high quality products with a 30-day unconditional empty-bottle money back guarantee.


healthnutnews--2020-05-12--CNN: Scary Robot Dogs Being Deployed to Keep People Away From Each Other with Social Distancing in S

CNN: Scary Robot Dogs Being Deployed to Keep People Away From Each Other with Social Distancing in Singapore

The government of Singapore announced late last week that it would be trying out a new way to make its residents stay away from each other .
They ’ ve deployed Spot , Boston Dynamics ’ famous yellow and black canine robot , at one local park .
The four-legged robot “ dog ” will patrol the park and broadcast a pre-recorded message to visitors to remind them of the importance of social distancing , according to authorities .
The robot will be fitted with cameras that scan the surroundings and help officials determine the number of people gathering in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement : The pilot project will run in a limited trial for two weeks at one park during off-peak hours in an experiment to advance enforcement of social distancing throughout Singapore as it contends with a recent spike in cases .
If all goes well , authorities will examine expanding the program .
In March , the country launched a nationwide contact-tracing app that uses Bluetooth to help users find out if they had close contact with someone confirmed to have been infected .
Recently , Singapore was being praised as one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Then the country was suddenly hit with a second wave of the virus .
Clusters that didn ’ t receive government testing appeared to have proliferated , shooting up the number of cases .
Since March 17 , Singapore ’ s number of confirmed coronavirus cases grew from 266 to 21,707 cases , according to data from Johns Hopkins University .
The government has increasingly turned to technology during the coronavirus pandemic , saying that it is also using Spot at a local isolation facility where the robot helps bring medicine to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went viral in a series of online videos several years ago , showing that it could run uphill , mount stairs , and even get you a drink .
The robot is typically used for inspections on construction sites or similar situations , according to Boston Dynamics .
The company ’ s website states that it also has been deployed for public safety reasons , such as helping “ inspect hazardous packages from afar.
” Singapore ’ s government said Friday that it had picked the model for its agility , noting : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least one park ranger will be patrolling the area along with the Spot .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

The government of Singapore announced late last week that it would be trying out a new way to make its residents stay away from each other. They’ve deployed Spot, Boston Dynamics’ famous yellow and black canine robot, at one local park.
The four-legged robot “dog” will patrol the park and broadcast a pre-recorded message to visitors to remind them of the importance of social distancing, according to authorities.
The robot will be fitted with cameras that scan the surroundings and help officials determine the number of people gathering in parks. The government said in a statement:
“These cameras will not be able to track and/or recognize specific individuals, and no personal data will be collected.”
The pilot project will run in a limited trial for two weeks at one park during off-peak hours in an experiment to advance enforcement of social distancing throughout Singapore as it contends with a recent spike in cases.
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If all goes well, authorities will examine expanding the program. In March, the country launched a nationwide contact-tracing app that uses Bluetooth to help users find out if they had close contact with someone confirmed to have been infected.
Recently, Singapore was being praised as one of the countries whose coronavirus response was top-notch.
Then the country was suddenly hit with a second wave of the virus. Clusters that didn’t receive government testing appeared to have proliferated, shooting up the number of cases. Since March 17, Singapore’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases grew from 266 to 21,707 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
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The government has increasingly turned to technology during the coronavirus pandemic, saying that it is also using Spot at a local isolation facility where the robot helps bring medicine to patients.
Several years ago, Spot went viral in a series of online videos several years ago, showing that it could run uphill, mount stairs, and even get you a drink. The robot is typically used for inspections on construction sites or similar situations, according to Boston Dynamics. The company’s website states that it also has been deployed for public safety reasons, such as helping “inspect hazardous packages from afar.”
Singapore’s government said Friday that it had picked the model for its agility, noting:
“Unlike wheeled robots, Spot works well across different terrains and can navigate obstacles effectively, making it ideal for operation in public parks and gardens.”
Authorities said that for now, at least one park ranger will be patrolling the area along with the Spot.
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healthnutnews--2020-05-13--Port of Seattle Cop Reminded Officers to Respect the Bill of Rights — Now His Bosses Want Him Fired

Port of Seattle Police Officer and Special Forces Veteran Greg Anderson made a patriotic and inspirational video reminding police officers they do not have unlimited powers .
Officer Anderson is now on administrative leave , and many fear he will most likely be fired .
You can view his entire video below , where he begins by saying : “ I have seen officers around the country enforcing tyrannical orders ; I was hoping it was a minority of officers , anymore , I am not so sure … ” We do not get to violate someone ’ s Constitutional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights away by hook or by crook To be clear , Officer Greg Anderson is not to be confused with Muskegon , MI police officer Charles Anderson , who was placed on paid leave on Aug. 8 , 2019 , and fired about a month later following an investigation where it was determined he had a Ku Klux Klan item and Confederate flags in his home .
There is a GoFundMe to support Officer Anderson ’ s retention of a lawyer , you can give money right here .
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Port of Seattle Police Officer and Special Forces Veteran Greg Anderson made a patriotic and inspirational video reminding police officers they do not have unlimited powers.
Officer Anderson is now on administrative leave, and many fear he will most likely be fired. You can view his entire video below, where he begins by saying:
“I have seen officers around the country enforcing tyrannical orders; I was hoping it was a minority of officers, anymore, I am not so sure …” We do not get to violate someone’s Constitutional Rights …”1
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To be clear, Officer Greg Anderson is not to be confused with Muskegon, MI police officer Charles Anderson, who was placed on paid leave on Aug. 8, 2019, and fired about a month later following an investigation where it was determined he had a Ku Klux Klan item and Confederate flags in his home.
There is a GoFundMe to support Officer Anderson’s retention of a lawyer, you can give money right here.
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