healthnutnews--2020-04-15--NBC: “Operation Gridlock” Protest Takes Place at Michigan State Capitol

“ Operation Gridlock , ” the protest organized by the Michigan Conservation Coalition , continues at the State Capitol Wednesday .
The group says the stay-at-home order implemented by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to keep Michigan residents safe during the cornavirus pandemic is costing those same residents money in the process .
Meshawn Maddock , a spokesperson for the group , says there has been no action from Gov .
Whitmer to support both physical and economic health while the stay-at-home order is in force .
She said : “ There is no reason why she can ’ t be looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up businesses .
Instead of talking about what ’ s essential and nonessential , let ’ s talk about what ’ s safe and not safe .
Safe businesses and safe workers need to get back to work.
” • None USA Today : Trump Announces ‘ Halt ’ in US Funding to World Health Organization Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Event organizers say they will have participants drive around the Capitol in their cars to adhere to the state ’ s social distancing guidelines .
• None CNN : An ER Doctor Loses Custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ State Police were monitoring the protest to make sure people weren ’ t trespassing and that they practiced social distancing .
They indicated they were not looking to arrest anyone .
Gov .
Whitmer is asking for patience , and had this to say regarding her stay-at-home order : “ I want you to have your freedom , I want mine too .
We will get to a place where we can be with our friends and family again , where restaurants will open again , where we can go back to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tough days ahead of us , but those days where we can resume some normalcy , they are on the horizon if we keep doing what we need to do to get past this moment.
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“Operation Gridlock,” the protest organized by the Michigan Conservation Coalition, continues at the State Capitol Wednesday.
The group says the stay-at-home order implemented by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to keep Michigan residents safe during the cornavirus pandemic is costing those same residents money in the process.
Meshawn Maddock, a spokesperson for the group, says there has been no action from Gov. Whitmer to support both physical and economic health while the stay-at-home order is in force. She said:
“There is no reason why she can’t be looking at some safe ways to be opening up businesses. Instead of talking about what’s essential and nonessential, let’s talk about what’s safe and not safe. Safe businesses and safe workers need to get back to work.”
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Event organizers say they will have participants drive around the Capitol in their cars to adhere to the state’s social distancing guidelines.
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Michigan State Police were monitoring the protest to make sure people weren’t trespassing and that they practiced social distancing. They indicated they were not looking to arrest anyone.
Gov. Whitmer is asking for patience, and had this to say regarding her stay-at-home order:
“I want you to have your freedom, I want mine too. We will get to a place where we can be with our friends and family again, where restaurants will open again, where we can go back to work safely again. We have a few tough days ahead of us, but those days where we can resume some normalcy, they are on the horizon if we keep doing what we need to do to get past this moment.”
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healthnutnews--2020-04-13--Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes (Orange and Walnut)

Yummy !
Deliciously moist vegan carrot cake cupcakes topped with orange cream frosting and orange zest .
These cupcakes are @ @ @ @ @ use organic ingredients whenever possible .
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Yummy! Deliciously moist vegan carrot cake cupcakes topped with orange cream frosting and orange zest. These cupcakes are satisfying and nourishing. I use organic ingredients whenever possible.
Ingredients For the Cupcakes: 2 cup s (250g) All Purpose Flour
s (250g) All Purpose Flour 1.5 cup s (300g) Brown Sugar
s (300g) Brown Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder
Baking Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda
Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt
Salt 2 tsp Cinnamon
Cinnamon 1 tsp Nutmeg
Nutmeg 9 oz (250g) Grated Carrot
(250g) Grated Carrot 2 Flax Eggs
Flax Eggs 1/2 Cup (120ml) Vegetable Oil (I used Olive)
(120ml) Vegetable Oil (I used Olive) 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Extract 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar 1 cup (100g) Walnuts (chopped)
(100g) Walnuts (chopped) 1 Tbsp Orange Zest For the Orange Cream Frosting: 3 cup s (375g) Powdered (Confectioners) Sugar
s (375g) Powdered (Confectioners) Sugar 1/3 cup (75g) Vegan Butter
(75g) Vegan Butter 2 Tbsp Fresh Orange Juice For Decoration: Orange Zest RELATED STORY: 10 Similarities Between Sugar, Junk Food and Abusive Drugs


healthnutnews--2020-04-08--42 Animals Rescued From ‘Tiger King’ Zoo In Oklahoma Now At Sanctuary In Colorado

It ’ s only been out for about two weeks , but Tiger King : Murder , Mayhem , and Madness has seized the collective interest of people around the globe .
With many people self-isolating at home , we are all looking for distraction–and nothing is more distracting than Netflix ’ s new documentary series .
The series mostly focused on the humans behind these big-cat zoos , especially the eponymous ‘ tiger king ’ : Joseph Maldonado-Passage , better known as Joe Exotic .
For many people , the story ended once Joe Exotic was sentenced to 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of animal abuse , and two of murder-for-hire ) .
But Joe ’ s prison sentence is the turning point for a vulnerable group–Joe ’ s tigers .
In 2017 , Colorado ’ s Wild Animal Sanctuary took in 39 tigers and 3 black bears .
These animals came from the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park ( more commonly known as the G.W .
Zoo ) .
Because of lawsuits surrounding Joe Exotic and his zoo , the sanctuary has waited until now to publicize their rescue of the animals .
Becca Miceli @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer , wants to make it clear that taking the tigers was not a bid for publicity .
“ It ’ s not about the Netflix film , it ’ s not about anything other than we are trying to give them the best life possible , ” she explains .
When Pat Craig , Wild Animal Sanctuary ’ s executive director , went to rescue the tigers , he was appalled by the conditions .
“ It was super overcrowded and running out of food , ” he says .
Craig required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Miceli says that there were “ smaller cages [ than there should be ] , many animals in a confined space.
” The tigers were in poor condition when they were rescued , with teeth and orthopedic issues , as well as malnourishment .
But it wasn ’ t just the physical issues that were plaguing the tigers .
“ Some of the kiddos that came from the facility , it was a harder transition , some had some of the psychological stress that we can see a lot of times on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But , since coming to the Wild Animal Sanctuary , “ everybody ’ s been pretty happy , healthy , doing pretty well .
They had [ the ] 2-year mark recently , 2 years of being here , which is great.
” • None Abused elephant who cried tears of joy when rescued celebrates five years of freedom For Becca Miceli , the Wild Animal Sanctuary is to make up for what the animals have lost from being in captivity .
“ We can ’ t put these animals back in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much open space and as much freedom as they can possibly have.
” That means that the sanctuary “ give [ s ] them large open spaces , plenty of place [ s ] to run , ” as well as space to “ decide what they do throughout the day , ” she says .
In the G.W .
Zoo , “ the biggest thing is that [ the tigers ] were all exploited to some degree , ” according to Miceli .
“ Whether it be for entertainment watching , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to take selfies with.
” That , in her opinion , is the antithesis of what a nature sanctuary should be .
The Wild Animal Sanctuary ’ s mission statement lines up very closely with Becca ’ s .
“ Our goal , ” according to their website “ is to give [ the animals ] a life of dignity and respect and to make their life as it would be if they could choose.
” With over 10,000 acres of land , there is plenty of space for the tigers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home in Colorado .
Right now , they have over 500 animals that have been rescued .
The sanctuary receives no government funding and relies mostly on volunteers and donations .
But , unlike Joe ’ s G.W .
Zoo , The Wild Animal Sanctuary is not concerned with profit .
In fact , they have a second facility , the Wild Animal Refuge ; it is not open to the public in order to better serve the animals .
“ This tiger recognizes that everything in his life will be provided , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has nothing to do to get it , he doesn ’ t have to sit on a chain .
.
.
He just becomes as much tiger as he can.
” Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

It’s only been out for about two weeks, but Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness has seized the collective interest of people around the globe. With many people self-isolating at home, we are all looking for distraction–and nothing is more distracting than Netflix’s new documentary series. The series mostly focused on the humans behind these big-cat zoos, especially the eponymous ‘tiger king’: Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic. For many people, the story ended once Joe Exotic was sentenced to 22 years in prison (for seventeen counts of animal abuse, and two of murder-for-hire). But Joe’s prison sentence is the turning point for a vulnerable group–Joe’s tigers.
A New Home
In 2017, Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary took in 39 tigers and 3 black bears. These animals came from the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park (more commonly known as the G.W. Zoo). Because of lawsuits surrounding Joe Exotic and his zoo, the sanctuary has waited until now to publicize their rescue of the animals. Becca Miceli, the chief science and animal welfare officer, wants to make it clear that taking the tigers was not a bid for publicity. “It’s not about the Netflix film, it’s not about anything other than we are trying to give them the best life possible,” she explains.
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The ‘Exotic’ Conditions
When Pat Craig, Wild Animal Sanctuary’s executive director, went to rescue the tigers, he was appalled by the conditions. “It was super overcrowded and running out of food,” he says. Craig required armed guards with him during the rescue. Miceli says that there were “smaller cages [than there should be], many animals in a confined space.” The tigers were in poor condition when they were rescued, with teeth and orthopedic issues, as well as malnourishment. But it wasn’t just the physical issues that were plaguing the tigers. “Some of the kiddos that came from the facility, it was a harder transition, some had some of the psychological stress that we can see a lot of times on rescues,” Becca Miceli says. But, since coming to the Wild Animal Sanctuary, “everybody’s been pretty happy, healthy, doing pretty well. They had [the] 2-year mark recently, 2 years of being here, which is great.”
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What’s Different In Colorado?
For Becca Miceli, the Wild Animal Sanctuary is to make up for what the animals have lost from being in captivity. “We can’t put these animals back in the wild, so we are giving them as much open space and as much freedom as they can possibly have.” That means that the sanctuary “give[s] them large open spaces, plenty of place[s] to run,” as well as space to “decide what they do throughout the day,” she says. In the G.W. Zoo, “the biggest thing is that [the tigers] were all exploited to some degree,” according to Miceli. “Whether it be for entertainment watching, a person playing with them, for people to take selfies with.”
That, in her opinion, is the antithesis of what a nature sanctuary should be.
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The Wild Animal Sanctuary
The Wild Animal Sanctuary’s mission statement lines up very closely with Becca’s.
“Our goal,” according to their website “is to give [the animals] a life of dignity and respect and to make their life as it would be if they could choose.” With over 10,000 acres of land, there is plenty of space for the tigers to live as they choose in their new home in Colorado. Right now, they have over 500 animals that have been rescued. The sanctuary receives no government funding and relies mostly on volunteers and contributions. But, unlike Joe’s G.W. Zoo, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is not concerned with profit. In fact, they have a second facility, the Wild Animal Refuge; it is not open to the public in order to better serve the animals. “This tiger recognizes that everything in his life will be provided,” says Becca Miceli. “He has nothing to do to get it, he doesn’t have to sit on a chain. . . He just becomes as much tiger as he can.”
*Article originally appeared at Healthy Holistic Living.


healthnutnews--2020-04-07--Microbes from Yellowstone’s Hot Springs Make New Meat Substitute

We ’ ve written about companies using stem cells , yeast , and algae in the race to develop a meat-like substance to replace animal protein .
Now , inspiration for a meat alternative is coming from somewhere completely different – Yellowstone National Park .
Food scientists are using fermented microbes from the geothermal pools above the Yellowstone Caldera in Wyoming to create a new ingredient that will soon substitute dairy as a protein powder and appear in meatless burgers .
The microbe is among the many mysterious organisms , called extremophiles , that live in the 10,000 brilliantly colored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is called Fy , and it contains a complete protein that scientists believe can be mass-produced in labs , lessening the environmental impact of food production on a massive scale .
• None Lab-grown ‘ clean ’ meat could be on sale by end of 2018 , says producer Developed by Chicago-based Nature ’ s Fynd , the scientific name for the environmentally friendly microbe is Fusarium str .
yellowstonesis .
The complete protein boasts all nine essential amino acids needed for human nutrition .
The company ’ s CEO , Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have here is a super protein .
And it comes from one of the most pristine wild places on the planet.
” Our facility has the ability to produce as many [ hamburger substitutes ] in a year as 16,000 acres of grazing land for raising cows .
We can use about 1 percent of the land required , generate about 1 percent of the greenhouse gases and use about one-10th the water.
” Jonas , a former French Air Force Officer , said Fy is produced by fermentation , resulting in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holds onto many flavors .
Nature ’ s Fynd opened its food-grade processing facility in March with plans to unveil its first products this year .
Besides creating meat-free burgers and dairy products , Jonas maintains Fy could be an economical way to produce inexpensive protein for large populations in Asia .
He said : • Controversy over fake meat burger heats up as documents reveal FDA safety concerns Formerly called Sustainable Bio Products , Nature ’ s Fynd recently caught the attention of billionaire Bill Gates ’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company chaired by former Vice President Al Gore , which has invested $ 80 million towards creating the new-to-the-world protein source .
Breakthrough ’ s other investors include Jeff Bezos , Michael Bloomberg and Richard Branson .
Jonas said the company has a profit-sharing agreement with the national park for the use of biological materials collected there .
Environmental microbiology engineering professor John Spear at the Colorado School of Mines said of the microbe : According to a March study commissioned by the Good Food Institute and the plant-based trade organization , meat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion in grocery store sales last year .
Plant-based meat ( especially when displayed in the refrigerated meat cases of grocery stores ) increased by 63 percent over the past year , reaching $ 939 million in retail sales .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

We’ve written about companies using stem cells, yeast, and algae in the race to develop a meat-like substance to replace animal protein. Now, inspiration for a meat alternative is coming from somewhere completely different – Yellowstone National Park.
Food scientists are using fermented microbes from the geothermal pools above the Yellowstone Caldera in Wyoming to create a new ingredient that will soon substitute dairy as a protein powder and appear in meatless burgers.
The microbe is among the many mysterious organisms, called extremophiles, that live in the 10,000 brilliantly colored thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. It is called Fy, and it contains a complete protein that scientists believe can be mass-produced in labs, lessening the environmental impact of food production on a massive scale.
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Developed by Chicago-based Nature’s Fynd, the scientific name for the environmentally friendly microbe is Fusarium str. yellowstonesis. The complete protein boasts all nine essential amino acids needed for human nutrition. The company’s CEO, Thomas Jonas, elaborated:
“What we have here is a super protein. And it comes from one of the most pristine wild places on the planet.” Our facility has the ability to produce as many [hamburger substitutes] in a year as 16,000 acres of grazing land for raising cows. We can use about 1 percent of the land required, generate about 1 percent of the greenhouse gases and use about one-10th the water.”
Jonas, a former French Air Force Officer, said Fy is produced by fermentation, resulting in a textured substance with very little taste that holds onto many flavors. Nature’s Fynd opened its food-grade processing facility in March with plans to unveil its first products this year.
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Besides creating meat-free burgers and dairy products, Jonas maintains Fy could be an economical way to produce inexpensive protein for large populations in Asia. He said:
“The technology is portable. We could go to China or India if we want and source local sugar streams.”
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Formerly called Sustainable Bio Products, Nature’s Fynd recently caught the attention of billionaire Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund and Generation Investment Management, a venture capital company chaired by former Vice President Al Gore, which has invested $80 million towards creating the new-to-the-world protein source. Breakthrough’s other investors include Jeff Bezos, Michael Bloomberg and Richard Branson.
Jonas said the company has a profit-sharing agreement with the national park for the use of biological materials collected there.
Environmental microbiology engineering professor John Spear at the Colorado School of Mines said of the microbe:
“This fusarium is a microbial fungus, and some fungi are amazingly closely related to animals, with a similar physiology. What’s cool about it is it contains all the things needed for our own lives, a complete protein.”
According to a March study commissioned by the Good Food Institute and the plant-based trade organization, meat and dairy protein substitutes saw $5 billion in grocery store sales last year. Plant-based meat (especially when displayed in the refrigerated meat cases of grocery stores) increased by 63 percent over the past year, reaching $939 million in retail sales.
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healthnutnews--2020-03-12--Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad Recipe

This healthy salad has relatively few ingredients and is quick to prepare , making it an ideal dish to whip together to impress any time of year .
While we all know vegetables are good for us , it may surprise you exactly how good the ones in this salad are !
A medium-sized tomato has about 22 calories and 40 % of daily vitamin C requirements .
They are good for the eyes , digestion , and skin .
Tomatoes can also help with more serious health conditions , too : improving heart health , managing Type 2 Diabetes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in preventing certain types of cancer .
Onions have compounds—called flavonoids—which can help prevent Parkinson ’ s and heart disease , as well as having potential cancer-fighting properties .
A medium-sized onion has about 12 % of the body ’ s daily fiber , 20 % of daily vitamin C , and no fat or cholesterol .
They also regulate digestion and blood sugar .
If all that ’ s not enough , they can prevent the effects of asthma and allergies , as well as boosting the immune system .
• Struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this There are some fun historical facts about onions , too .
Ancient Greeks believed they would help with athletic performance .
People in the middle ages used them to pay rent.and , when the Pilgrims brought onions into North America , they were surprised to find the Native Americans were already using them !
*Note : Instead of distilled white vinegar , apple cider vinegar or white wine make good substitutes .
Apple cider vinegar is incredible in terms of health benefits .
It both prevents and treats indigestion .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy .
It has potential to help you lose weight and control blood sugar , although more research needs to be done .
On the cosmetic side , apple cider vinegar can fight bad breath and whiten teeth .
• Peel your cucumbers , then slice them into quarter-inch ( 1/4 ” ) thick slices • Slice your onion and separate the rings .
Then , cut your onions into bite-sized pieces .
*Note : There are some different tips and tricks to stop the onion tears !
Try chilling them in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leave the root end alone .
Also , since it is the gas from this veggie that makes your eyes water , the further away your eyes are from the onion , the greater the chance the gas will have to dissipate .
• Beat together your liquid ingredients , as well as the salt and pepper .
The mixture should be smooth in consistency when it ’ s ready .
• Add in the pieces of onion , tomatoes , and cucumbers .
• Gently stir until your vegetables ( and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fruit and a vegetable ) are glazed with the marinade .
• Let sit for two hours .
• *Note : Parsley , lemon juice , and citrus peels can cut the distinctive onion odor from your breath , so consider this when choosing a garnish !
Serve and enjoy !
Watch this similar recipe below : Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

This healthy salad has relatively few ingredients and is quick to prepare, making it an ideal dish to whip together to impress any time of year. While we all know vegetables are good for us, it may surprise you exactly how good the ones in this salad are!
A medium-sized tomato has about 22 calories and 40% of daily vitamin C requirements. They are good for the eyes, digestion, and skin. Tomatoes can also help with more serious health conditions, too: improving heart health, managing Type 2 Diabetes, and appearing to play a part in preventing certain types of cancer.
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Onions have compounds—called flavonoids—which can help prevent Parkinson’s and heart disease, as well as having potential cancer-fighting properties. A medium-sized onion has about 12% of the body’s daily fiber, 20% of daily vitamin C, and no fat or cholesterol. They also regulate digestion and blood sugar. If all that’s not enough, they can prevent the effects of asthma and allergies, as well as boosting the immune system.
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There are some fun historical facts about onions, too. Ancient Greeks believed they would help with athletic performance. People in the middle ages used them to pay rent.and, when the Pilgrims brought onions into North America, they were surprised to find the Native Americans were already using them!
*Note: Instead of distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar or white wine make good substitutes.
Apple cider vinegar is incredible in terms of health benefits. It both prevents and treats indigestion. It has amino acids which can help boost energy. It has potential to help you lose weight and control blood sugar, although more research needs to be done. On the cosmetic side, apple cider vinegar can fight bad breath and whiten teeth.
Ingredients
1 cup filtered water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
sweetener of choice, to taste
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use avocado or extra virgin olive oil)
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
3 organic cucumbers
1 organic onion
3 organic tomatoes
Large bowl with lid
Directions
Peel your cucumbers, then slice them into quarter-inch (1/4”) thick slices Slice your onion and separate the rings. Then, cut your onions into bite-sized pieces.
*Note: There are some different tips and tricks to stop the onion tears! Try chilling them in the fridge for a half-hour prior to cutting and leave the root end alone. Also, since it is the gas from this veggie that makes your eyes water, the further away your eyes are from the onion, the greater the chance the gas will have to dissipate. Cut your tomatoes into wedge shapes. Beat together your liquid ingredients, as well as the salt and pepper. The mixture should be smooth in consistency when it’s ready. Add in the pieces of onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Gently stir until your vegetables (and yes, tomatoes are technically both a fruit and a vegetable) are glazed with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator. Let sit for two hours. *Note: Parsley, lemon juice, and citrus peels can cut the distinctive onion odor from your breath, so consider this when choosing a garnish!
Serve and enjoy! Watch this similar recipe below:
*Article originally appeared at Healthy Holistic Living


healthnutnews--2020-03-12--Channel 4: Coronavirus: China Using App to Track Quarantined Citizens

As China ’ s President visits Wuhan on a victory tour , Channel 4 ’ s International Editor Lindsey Hilsum @ @ @ @ @ of the controversial measures China is using to track its quarantined citizens .
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As China’s President visits Wuhan on a victory tour, Channel 4’s International Editor Lindsey Hilsum takes a look at one of the controversial measures China is using to track its quarantined citizens.
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healthnutnews--2020-03-12--FOX: Trump Announces Travel Ban From Europe Amid Growing Fears of Coronavirus

Taking drastic action on Wednesday , President Donald Trump announced he is cutting off travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is disturbing global financial markets and interrupting the daily lives of Americans .
Speaking from the Oval Office , Trump made the announcement that he is suspending all travel from Europe to the U.S. for 30 days , beginning late Friday , at midnight .
Trump said : Trump said the restrictions wouldn ’ t apply to the United Kingdom , and there would be exemptions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screenings.
” He stated the U.S. would monitor the situation to determine if travel could resume earlier .
He added : • None FORBES : New York Is Making Its Own Hand Sanitizer Using Inmate Labor to Fight The Coronavirus Outbreak The announcement came on a day when , after the WHO declared the global crisis a pandemic , communities canceled public events nationwide , universities moved to cancel in-person classes , and families wrestled with the school closings .
The number of confirmed cases of the infection in the U.S. topped 1,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Space Images Reveal Drastic Fall in Pollution Over China as Factories Closed Congress unveiled a multibillion-dollar aid package Wednesday that was expected to be voted on by the House as soon as Thursday .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease , said in testimony before the House Oversight and Reform Committee : In anticipation of his remarks , White House aides tried to determine what action the president could take unilaterally and what required congressional action , as Trump personally weighed the public and political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said he was also directing agencies to provide undefined financial relief for “ for workers who are ill , quarantined or caring for others due to coronavirus , ” and asked Congress to take action to extend it .
Trump said the Small Business Administration would also make low-interest loans available to businesses to help them weather the storm .
He said the U.S. would defer tax payments for some individual and business filers for three months to lessen the impacts of the virus outbreak .
He added : Trump also reiterated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut to the federal payroll tax in order to stimulate the economy .
However , that proposal was dismissed by many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle .
He remained silent on his previous calls to assist industries hard-hit by the pandemic like airlines and cruise ships .
An economic assistance plan was unveiled on Capitol Hill that was gaining bipartisan backing .
Fundamental to the package is free coronavirus testing nationwide and emergency funding to reimburse lost paychecks for those self-quarantining , missing work , or losing jobs amid the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump tapped to negotiate with Nancy Pelosi , urged Congress “ to pass legislation quickly.
” Mnuchin said of the crisis : For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia .
• None Updated Every Minute , 17-Year-Old Whiz Kid ’ s Coronavirus Site Used by Millions The vast majority of people recover from the new virus .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with mild illness recover in about two weeks , while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover .
Congress ’ attending physician told staff there could be 70 million to 100 million coronavirus cases in the U.S. That ’ s on track with other estimates .
A Harvard official has estimated that 20 percent to 60 percent of adults will get the virus , noting it ’ s “ a pretty wide range.
” Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original @

Taking drastic action on Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he is cutting off travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is disturbing global financial markets and interrupting the daily lives of Americans.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump made the announcement that he is suspending all travel from Europe to the U.S. for 30 days, beginning late Friday, at midnight. Trump said:
“We made a lifesaving move with early action on China. Now we must take the same action with Europe.”
Trump said the restrictions wouldn’t apply to the United Kingdom, and there would be exemptions for “Americans who have undergone appropriate screenings.” He stated the U.S. would monitor the situation to determine if travel could resume earlier. He added:
“The virus will not have a chance against us. No nation is more prepared, or more resilient. We are all in this together. We must put politics aside, stop the partisanship and unified together as one nation, and one family.”
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The announcement came on a day when, after the WHO declared the global crisis a pandemic, communities canceled public events nationwide, universities moved to cancel in-person classes, and families wrestled with the school closings. The number of confirmed cases of the infection in the U.S. topped 1,000.
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Congress unveiled a multibillion-dollar aid package Wednesday that was expected to be voted on by the House as soon as Thursday. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, said in testimony before the House Oversight and Reform Committee:
“I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now. (The coronavirus is) Ten times more lethal than the seasonal flu.”
In anticipation of his remarks, White House aides tried to determine what action the president could take unilaterally and what required congressional action, as Trump personally weighed the public and political reactions to the prospects before him.
Trump said he was also directing agencies to provide undefined financial relief for “for workers who are ill, quarantined or caring for others due to coronavirus,” and asked Congress to take action to extend it.
Trump said the Small Business Administration would also make low-interest loans available to businesses to help them weather the storm. He said the U.S. would defer tax payments for some individual and business filers for three months to lessen the impacts of the virus outbreak. He added:
“This is not a financial crisis. This just a temporary moment of time that we will overcome together as a nation and as a world.”
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Trump also reiterated his call on Congress to pass a cut to the federal payroll tax in order to stimulate the economy. However, that proposal was dismissed by many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. He remained silent on his previous calls to assist industries hard-hit by the pandemic like airlines and cruise ships.
An economic assistance plan was unveiled on Capitol Hill that was gaining bipartisan backing. Fundamental to the package is free coronavirus testing nationwide and emergency funding to reimburse lost paychecks for those self-quarantining, missing work, or losing jobs amid the outbreak. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, whom Trump tapped to negotiate with Nancy Pelosi, urged Congress “to pass legislation quickly.” Mnuchin said of the crisis:
“This is a little bit like a hurricane, and we need to cover these outside of normal expenses.”
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
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The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover.
Congress’ attending physician told staff there could be 70 million to 100 million coronavirus cases in the U.S. That’s on track with other estimates. A Harvard official has estimated that 20 percent to 60 percent of adults will get the virus, noting it’s “a pretty wide range.”
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healthnutnews--2020-03-11--FOX: Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison on Rape, Criminal Sex Act Convictions

Harvey Weinstein , 67 , was sentenced in New York City on Wednesday to 23 years in prison for third-degree rape and a criminal sex act as he maintained he simply had consensual “ extramarital affairs ” with the victims .
Weinstein was convicted on two counts last month : criminal sex act for the 2006 assault of a production assistant and rape in the third degree for the 2013 attack on another woman .
On the criminal sex act count , he faced a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 25 years , while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of four years in prison .
Weinstein , who arrived in court on Wednesday in a wheelchair , addressed the judge even though he had opted out of testifying on his own behalf during his trial .
After being confronted by two of his accusers in court , the disgraced Hollywood mogul said : Both victims , Miriam Haleyi and Jessica Mann , read impact statements ahead of the sentencing .
The four other women who testified against him , including “ Sopranos ” actress Annabella Sciorra , sat side-by-side in the courtroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the sentencing under state law .
Haleyi shared , as she broke into tears recalling to Judge James Burke , that the 2006 attack scarred her deeply , made her rethink her career in the entertainment business and left her feeling paranoid and afraid of retaliation .
She added : “ I could only hope whatever sentence , [ it ’ s ] long enough for him to acknowledge for what he has done to me and others.
” “ I believe that if Harvey Weinstein was not convicted by this jury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and again .
Rape is not just one moment of penetration .
It is forever.
” On Feb. 24. , Weinstein was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault stemming from actress Sciorra ’ s allegations of a mid-1990s rape .
Weinstein maintains his innocence and contends that any sexual activity was consensual .
New York State Supreme Court Justice James Burke was the person solely responsible for determining how long the former Hollywood titan would spend in prison for his crimes in New York .
The New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weinstein to arise from accusations of more than 90 women , including actresses Gwyneth Paltrow , Salma Hayek and Uma Thurman .
Many of Weinstein ’ s accusers say he used his Hollywood prestige to befriend them , dangling movie roles to gain their trust .
• None NPR : Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty Of Rape and Sexual Assault , But Acquitted Of More Serious Crimes Newly unsealed documents show the 67-year-old former film producer sought help from billionaires Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg as sexual misconduct allegations against him piled up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issuing a statement at the time claiming that he was suicidal .
There is no evidence to suggest either man responded .
In a recent filing , his legal team has asked for a light five-year prison sentence citing his advanced age , charitable giving and medical issues .
“ He has lost his means to earn a living .
Simply put , his fall from grace has been historic , perhaps unmatched in the age of social media ” , the defense letter to justice Burke stated .
Weinstein , who turns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the trial following recent back surgeries .
After his Feb. 24 conviction , he split time between a hospital and a jail infirmary unit , and had a stent inserted last week to unblock an artery .
In a sentencing memorandum filed Monday , his lawyers wrote : After Weinstein was sentenced , he was placed under the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision .
He ’ ll be transferred from the city ’ s jail system to the state prison system .
The agency will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facility meets his security , medical , mental health and other needs .
Martin Horn , the city ’ s former corrections commissioner who now teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice , said Weinstein ’ s celebrity status could make him a target for inmates looking to make a name for themselves , while the gravity of his convictions and sentence could raise suicide concerns .
She added : Prosecutors did not ask for a specific number of years in prison in their sentencing memorandum but said that Weinstein deserves severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the defendant ’ s offenses , his total lack of remorse for the harm he has caused.
” In their letter , prosecutors outlined 16 examples they said showed Weinstein “ trapped women into his exclusive control ” so he could sexually assault them , starting when he was working as a music producer in Buffalo in 1978 .
Weinstein still faces similar charges in California and will soon face a different trial over them .
Weinstein was charged in California with raping a woman at a Los Angeles hotel on Feb. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way inside her room , then sexually assaulting a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel suite the next night .
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Harvey Weinstein, 67, was sentenced in New York City on Wednesday to 23 years in prison for third-degree rape and a criminal sex act as he maintained he simply had consensual “extramarital affairs” with the victims.
Weinstein was convicted on two counts last month: criminal sex act for the 2006 assault of a production assistant and rape in the third degree for the 2013 attack on another woman. On the criminal sex act count, he faced a minimum of five years in prison and a maximum of 25 years, while the third-degree rape count carried a maximum penalty of four years in prison.
Weinstein, who arrived in court on Wednesday in a wheelchair, addressed the judge even though he had opted out of testifying on his own behalf during his trial. After being confronted by two of his accusers in court, the disgraced Hollywood mogul said:
“Thousands of men are losing due process. I’m worried about this country.”
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Both victims, Miriam Haleyi and Jessica Mann, read impact statements ahead of the sentencing. The four other women who testified against him, including “Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra, sat side-by-side in the courtroom audience but were not permitted to speak at the sentencing under state law. Haleyi shared, as she broke into tears recalling to Judge James Burke, that the 2006 attack scarred her deeply, made her rethink her career in the entertainment business and left her feeling paranoid and afraid of retaliation. She added:
“I could only hope whatever sentence, [it’s] long enough for him to acknowledge for what he has done to me and others.” “I believe that if Harvey Weinstein was not convicted by this jury, it would happen again and again and again. Rape is not just one moment of penetration. It is forever.”
On Feb. 24., Weinstein was acquitted of first-degree rape and two counts of predatory sexual assault stemming from actress Sciorra’s allegations of a mid-1990s rape. Weinstein maintains his innocence and contends that any sexual activity was consensual.
New York State Supreme Court Justice James Burke was the person solely responsible for determining how long the former Hollywood titan would spend in prison for his crimes in New York.
The New York case was the first criminal matter against Weinstein to arise from accusations of more than 90 women, including actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek and Uma Thurman. Many of Weinstein’s accusers say he used his Hollywood prestige to befriend them, dangling movie roles to gain their trust.
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Newly unsealed documents show the 67-year-old former film producer sought help from billionaires Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg as sexual misconduct allegations against him piled up in October 2017, and that he considered issuing a statement at the time claiming that he was suicidal. There is no evidence to suggest either man responded.
In a recent filing, his legal team has asked for a light five-year prison sentence citing his advanced age, charitable giving and medical issues. “He has lost his means to earn a living. Simply put, his fall from grace has been historic, perhaps unmatched in the age of social media”, the defense letter to justice Burke stated.
Weinstein, who turns 68 next week, used a walker throughout the trial following recent back surgeries. After his Feb. 24 conviction, he split time between a hospital and a jail infirmary unit, and had a stent inserted last week to unblock an artery. In a sentencing memorandum filed Monday, his lawyers wrote:
“Given his age and specific medical risk factors, any additional term of imprisonment above the mandatory minimum — although the grave reality is that Mr. Weinstein may not even outlive that term — is likely to constitute a de facto life sentence.”
After Weinstein was sentenced, he was placed under the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. He’ll be transferred from the city’s jail system to the state prison system. The agency will then evaluate his case to determine which facility meets his security, medical, mental health and other needs.
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Martin Horn, the city’s former corrections commissioner who now teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said Weinstein’s celebrity status could make him a target for inmates looking to make a name for themselves, while the gravity of his convictions and sentence could raise suicide concerns. She added:
“No jail wants to have the next Jeffrey Epstein. They’re going to make sure that nothing happens to him while he’s in their custody. Not because he’s important, but just from a public relations point of view, it would be awfully embarrassing.”
Prosecutors did not ask for a specific number of years in prison in their sentencing memorandum but said that Weinstein deserves severe punishment, “that reflects the seriousness of the defendant’s offenses, his total lack of remorse for the harm he has caused.”
In their letter, prosecutors outlined 16 examples they said showed Weinstein “trapped women into his exclusive control” so he could sexually assault them, starting when he was working as a music producer in Buffalo in 1978.
Weinstein still faces similar charges in California and will soon face a different trial over them.
Weinstein was charged in California with raping a woman at a Los Angeles hotel on Feb. 18, 2013, after pushing his way inside her room, then sexually assaulting a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel suite the next night.
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healthnutnews--2020-03-11--Critically Endangered Blue Whales Make “Unprecedented” Comeback Off Antarctica Coast

Decades after the virtual collapse of blue whale population , the largest animal on Earth has made a stunning comeback , proving that the efforts of conservationists to protect the massive animal have paid off .
Scientists with the British Antarctic Survey ( BAS ) have recently reported that after three years of expeditions to South Georgia Island , which lies off the coast of Antarctica , an “ unprecedented ” number of whales has been sighted—signaling a major comeback for the once-critically endangered Antarctic Blue Whale .
According to the BAS , there have been 36 separate sightings of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year alone , meaning that a total of 55 blue whales have been sighted in the area .
The amount of sightings is a huge leap from 2018 , when there was only 1 sighting and some acoustic confirmations of the blue whale ’ s presence .
• None AP : Groups Give Notice They Will Sue to Protect Alaska ’ s Beluga Whales In a statement , the research team said : The news comes as a strong vindication of conservationists ’ work preserving the creature after the sub-Antarctic summer feeding ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fin whales , and southern right whales was transformed in the early 20th century into a killing field by the whaling industry .
In only sixty years of the whaling industry ’ s presence on the island , over 176,000 whales were slaughtered , threatening to turn the source of life for the species into a watery graveyard .
• None National Geographic : Seaworld trainers confess killer whales were drugged with valium and starved so much they had stomach ulcers and self-harmed However , following an international moratorium on whaling by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1986 , the blue whale has bounced back after its population was reduced by a monstrous 97 percent .
“ After three years of surveys , we are thrilled to see so many whales visiting South Georgia to feed again .
This is a place where both whaling and sealing were carried out extensively .
It is clear that protection from whaling has worked , with humpback whales now seen at densities similar to those a century earlier , when whaling first began at South Georgia.
” Researchers and marine biologists have greeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of whales signals a return to the pre-whaling norm .
Dr. Trevor Branch of the University of Washington told BBC : The bounce-back of the blue whale population is not only great news for the species but also for the environment .
According to economist Dr. Ralph Chiami and whale biologist Michael Fishbach , who recently gave a presentation to the World Economic Forum , the life of each whale is worth about $ 2 million due to their contribution to the fight against carbon emissions .
This is mainly thanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce , which in turn feeds iron to the phytoplankton population , allowing the marine algae to proliferate and capture carbon while providing oxygen to the planet .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Decades after the virtual collapse of blue whale population, the largest animal on Earth has made a stunning comeback, proving that the efforts of conservationists to protect the massive animal have paid off.
Scientists with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have recently reported that after three years of expeditions to South Georgia Island, which lies off the coast of Antarctica, an “unprecedented” number of whales has been sighted—signaling a major comeback for the once-critically endangered Antarctic Blue Whale.
According to the BAS, there have been 36 separate sightings of the massive creature in the area this year alone, meaning that a total of 55 blue whales have been sighted in the area. The amount of sightings is a huge leap from 2018, when there was only 1 sighting and some acoustic confirmations of the blue whale’s presence.
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In a statement, the research team said:
“For such a rare species, this is an unprecedented number of sightings and suggests that South Georgia waters remain an important summer feeding ground for this rare and poorly known species.”
The news comes as a strong vindication of conservationists’ work preserving the creature after the sub-Antarctic summer feeding ground for blue whales, humpback whales, fin whales, and southern right whales was transformed in the early 20th century into a killing field by the whaling industry. In only sixty years of the whaling industry’s presence on the island, over 176,000 whales were slaughtered, threatening to turn the source of life for the species into a watery graveyard.
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However, following an international moratorium on whaling by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in 1986, the blue whale has bounced back after its population was reduced by a monstrous 97 percent.
Whale ecologist and project leader Dr. Jennifer Jackson said:
“After three years of surveys, we are thrilled to see so many whales visiting South Georgia to feed again. This is a place where both whaling and sealing were carried out extensively. It is clear that protection from whaling has worked, with humpback whales now seen at densities similar to those a century earlier, when whaling first began at South Georgia.”
Researchers and marine biologists have greeted the news enthusiastically, noting that the number of whales signals a return to the pre-whaling norm.
Dr. Trevor Branch of the University of Washington told BBC:
“[It’s] truly, truly amazing. To think that in a period of 40 or 50 years, I only had records for two sightings of blue whales around South Georgia. Since 2007, there have been maybe a couple more isolated sightings. So to go from basically nothing to 55 in one year is astonishing.”
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The bounce-back of the blue whale population is not only great news for the species but also for the environment. According to economist Dr. Ralph Chiami and whale biologist Michael Fishbach, who recently gave a presentation to the World Economic Forum, the life of each whale is worth about $2 million due to their contribution to the fight against carbon emissions. This is mainly thanks to the tremendous amount of feces the whales produce, which in turn feeds iron to the phytoplankton population, allowing the marine algae to proliferate and capture carbon while providing oxygen to the planet.
*Article originally appeared at The Mind Unleashed.


healthnutnews--2020-03-10--Seeking Justice Around the Globe: Lawsuit to Stop 5G Filed in the Netherlands

The Dutch stop 5G group , Stop5GNetherlands , filed an injunction against the Dutch State on February 25 , 2020 , invoking an emergency procedure to stop the rollout of 5G .
This lawsuit is joining a growing body of litigation against governments around the globe , including the Children ’ s Health Defense lawsuit in the US , to protect the health of their citizens , the wildlife , and their natural habitat from the proven harms of wireless technology radiation , and now , 5G .
For many years , large groups of citizens , all around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been working to increase awareness of the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields and radiation and are constantly asking their governments to protect the health of their citizens .
In the Netherlands , as in other parts of the world , their pleas go unanswered .
Martine Vriens , a human rights attorney and the legal adviser of Stop5GNetherlands , emphasizes that the rollout of 5G is serious violation of our fundamental human rights .
She says : Stop5GNetherlands demanded a moratorium on the rollout of 5G .
Before filing the lawsuit , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Minister of Economic Affairs , with the request to stop 5G .
The response , or the lack thereof , was predictable .
“ Because the ministry did not meet our demand , we initiated the summary proceedings ” explains Martine Vriens .
Stop5GNetherlands has engaged highly skilled liability and administrative lawyers to conduct this process .
The hearing will take place on April 21 , 2020 , in Hague .
Each generation of wireless over the last four decades has increased the exposure of radiation to citizens around the world .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ profound change in the wireless infrastructure as with the introduction of 5G .
5G is the infrastructure for the Internet of Things , Artificial Intelligence and driverless cars .
It will wirelessly interconnect tens of billion more devices , deploys millions of “ small cell ” antennas near our homes and will use tens of thousands of satellites to radiate Wi-Fi microwave radiation to every corner of the planet .
Stop5GNetherlands claims the Dutch government , is hiding behind the ICNIRP “ safety ” guidelines that do not protect humans or wildlife against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based technologies and radiation .
The ICNIRP guidelines , just as the US FCC ’ s guidelines , are protecting only from thermal effects , and ignore the thousands of peer-reviewed scientific studies proving the harms of non-thermal levels of this radiation .
They are also ignoring the well-established effects of the pulsation and modulation of the signals for carrying the data .
The guidelines are decades obsolete .
The growing human evidence of sickness , which is already in epidemic scale , is a proof of it .
With the roll-out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the impact on people and the environment will be enormous .
ICNIRP , represents itself as an independent non-profit which offers scientific advice and presumes to set a “ protective ” non-ionizing radiation standard .
In reality , ICNIRP is a group of telecom industry friendly members , that personifies the fox watching the hen house .
Not surprisingly , ICNIRP recently took the position 5G does not need to be studied .
In a recent court decision , an Appellate Court in Italy confirmed that a telecom worker ’ s acoustic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cell phone .
The Court also stated that studies conducted by ICNIRP scientists are biased because ICNIRPS relations with the Telecom Industry .
The Dutch government , encouraged by telecommunications lobbyists and ICNIRP , only protect from effects of thermal levels of radiation , such as burns , shock , and heatstroke ( heating effects ) .
They fail to protect human and wildlife against the much bigger and more relevant picture of nonthermal effects such as DNA damage , cancer , blood-brain barrier permeation , immune system problems , neurodegenerative diseases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cognitive and memory problems , headaches , heart palpitations and other cardiovascular effects and auditory effects .
The failure of governments around the world to protect their citizens from the harmful effects of wireless technology , their reliance on Telecom industry promoted guidelines , their denial of the growing sickness from this technology and the aggressive rollout of 5G , are the reason grassroots activists , scientists , lawyers , and physicians are donating their time to fight 5G around the globe .
Stop5GNetherlands , is following in the footsteps of citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France , which are asking the courts to hold the government responsible for the health of their citizens .
In the US , Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ’ s Children ’ s Health Defense has recently sued the Federal Communication Commission ( FCC ) for refusing to revise the 25-year-old guidelines which just like the ICNIRP guidelines , and despite clear evidence , scientific and human , denies non-thermal health effects .
Robert F. Kennedy , Jr. ’ s Children ’ s Health Defense submitted their case against the US government for failing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s refusal to review their 25-year-old guidelines .
The CHD ’ s Petition for Review contends the agency ’ s actions are capricious , arbitrary , not evidence-based and abuse of discretion .
The Petition was filed on February 2 , 2020 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit .
The Stop 5G groups around the globe are communicating , they are sharing science , they are encouraging one another , they are seeking from the courts nothing but fairness and the right for their families and their neighbors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in their places of work and worship , and in the schools their children attend .
• None The Truth About 5G – Get it Here The wise words of former U.S. Attorney General , Robert F. Kennedy , seem particularly apropos : Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

By Susan Foster & Martine Vriens
The Dutch stop 5G group, Stop5GNetherlands, filed an injunction against the Dutch State on February 25, 2020, invoking an emergency procedure to stop the rollout of 5G. This lawsuit is joining a growing body of litigation against governments around the globe, including the Children’s Health Defense lawsuit in the US, to protect the health of their citizens, the wildlife, and their natural habitat from the proven harms of wireless technology radiation, and now, 5G.
For many years, large groups of citizens, all around the world, including in the Netherlands, have been working to increase awareness of the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields and radiation and are constantly asking their governments to protect the health of their citizens. In the Netherlands, as in other parts of the world, their pleas go unanswered.
Martine Vriens, a human rights attorney and the legal adviser of Stop5GNetherlands, emphasizes that the rollout of 5G is serious violation of our fundamental human rights. She says:
“The state has an obligation to ensure the health of its citizens and it fails to do so with the rollout of 5G. There are too many studies showing serious health damage from exposure to this radiation. It is unlawful for the government to expose the Dutch population to such a high risk.”
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Stop5GNetherlands demanded a moratorium on the rollout of 5G. Before filing the lawsuit, they sent a letter of summons to the Minister of Economic Affairs, with the request to stop 5G. The response, or the lack thereof, was predictable. “Because the ministry did not meet our demand, we initiated the summary proceedings” explains Martine Vriens. Stop5GNetherlands has engaged highly skilled liability and administrative lawyers to conduct this process. The hearing will take place on April 21, 2020, in Hague.
Each generation of wireless over the last four decades has increased the exposure of radiation to citizens around the world. But there has never been such a profound change in the wireless infrastructure as with the introduction of 5G. 5G is the infrastructure for the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and driverless cars. It will wirelessly interconnect tens of billion more devices, deploys millions of “small cell” antennas near our homes and will use tens of thousands of satellites to radiate Wi-Fi microwave radiation to every corner of the planet.
RELATED STORY:
Stop5GNetherlands claims the Dutch government, is hiding behind the ICNIRP “safety” guidelines that do not protect humans or wildlife against the harmful effects of RF and Microwave based technologies and radiation. The ICNIRP guidelines, just as the US FCC’s guidelines, are protecting only from thermal effects, and ignore the thousands of peer-reviewed scientific studies proving the harms of non-thermal levels of this radiation. They are also ignoring the well-established effects of the pulsation and modulation of the signals for carrying the data. The guidelines are decades obsolete. The growing human evidence of sickness, which is already in epidemic scale, is a proof of it. With the roll-out of 5G and the increase in radiation intensity, the impact on people and the environment will be enormous.
ICNIRP, represents itself as an independent non-profit which offers scientific advice and presumes to set a “protective” non-ionizing radiation standard. In reality, ICNIRP is a group of telecom industry friendly members, that personifies the fox watching the hen house. Not surprisingly, ICNIRP recently took the position 5G does not need to be studied. In a recent court decision, an Appellate Court in Italy confirmed that a telecom worker’s acoustic neuroma brain tumor was caused by his cell phone. The Court also stated that studies conducted by ICNIRP scientists are biased because ICNIRPS relations with the Telecom Industry.
RELATED STORY:
The Dutch government, encouraged by telecommunications lobbyists and ICNIRP, only protect from effects of thermal levels of radiation, such as burns, shock, and heatstroke (heating effects). They fail to protect human and wildlife against the much bigger and more relevant picture of nonthermal effects such as DNA damage, cancer, blood-brain barrier permeation, immune system problems, neurodegenerative diseases and widespread neurological effects such as sleep disturbances, cognitive and memory problems, headaches, heart palpitations and other cardiovascular effects and auditory effects.
The failure of governments around the world to protect their citizens from the harmful effects of wireless technology, their reliance on Telecom industry promoted guidelines, their denial of the growing sickness from this technology and the aggressive rollout of 5G, are the reason grassroots activists, scientists, lawyers, and physicians are donating their time to fight 5G around the globe.
Stop5GNetherlands, is following in the footsteps of citizens groups in the US, Denmark and France, which are asking the courts to hold the government responsible for the health of their citizens.
In the US, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense has recently sued the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for refusing to revise the 25-year-old guidelines which just like the ICNIRP guidelines, and despite clear evidence, scientific and human, denies non-thermal health effects.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Children’s Health Defense submitted their case against the US government for failing to protect its citizens given the FCC’s refusal to review their 25-year-old guidelines. The CHD’s Petition for Review contends the agency’s actions are capricious, arbitrary, not evidence-based and abuse of discretion. The Petition was filed on February 2, 2020 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Stop 5G groups around the globe are communicating, they are sharing science, they are encouraging one another, they are seeking from the courts nothing but fairness and the right for their families and their neighbors to be safe in their own homes, in their places of work and worship, and in the schools their children attend.
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The wise words of former U.S. Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy, seem particularly apropos:
“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”
Help CHD Stop 5G by donating to CHD’s lawsuit against the FCC. Go to donate and select “Stop 5G” from the dropdown menu.


healthnutnews--2020-03-13--Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Orders All Schools to Close Until April to Slow Coronavirus

Turning to a “ last resort ” she hoped to avoid , Oregon Gov .
Kate Brown Thursday night ordered all schools closed for at least two weeks to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus .
The move will affect 583,000 students .
The stunning order will close schools from Monday , March 16 , until Tuesday , March 31 .
Brown said in announcing her decision that students would return to class on Wednesday , April 1 .
She said in her statement : The development will disrupt life not only at schools but in homes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face the prospect of children at home .
The closure will be especially challenging for low-income or homeless families whose children count on free meals from school .
The governor , who said she was left with little choice , remarked : “ So many of our families depend on school in order for parents to go to their jobs , and for students to access health care and receive nutrition.
” “ I want to be very clear .
Sending Oregon children home will not stop the spread of the coronavirus.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Making Its Own Hand Sanitizer Using Inmate Labor to Fight The Coronavirus Outbreak Oregon is not the only state to issue statewide closures .
Michigan , Ohio and Maryland have done the same , and another 21 states have closed some schools as federal and state officials deal with what has now been termed a global pandemic .
John Larson , president of the Oregon Education Association , said in a statement : “ It is critical that our students who rely on our public schools for their only reliable nutritious meal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those meals .
It is essential the governor ’ s office release guidance instructing school districts to keep public school employees financially whole during the closing of schools .
Oregon ’ s students and educators should not have to bear the burden of a public health outbreak that is far beyond their control.
” Brown acted just hours after a news conference where she announced state restrictions against gatherings of 250 people or more .
She said then that it was “ critically important ” for schools to remain open and said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experts in deciding to leave schools open .
State officials , however , did advise schools to cancel most group activities , including parent-teacher conferences , field trips , and school programs .
Those restrictions still apply to school systems remaining open .
• None INDEPENDENT : Coronavirus : Space Images Reveal Drastic Fall in Pollution Over China as Factories Closed Brown anticipated the need to close Oregon schools in a letter Wednesday to Vice President Mike Pence that sought federal help on several fronts with money and supplies .
Among her requests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals provided in schools heavily populated by low-income students .
She also asked permission for closed schools to distribute food supplies to local food banks , adding : In her announcement Thursday night , Brown said that “ districts are tasked with developing plans to continue nutrition services during the closure.
” Brown also asked for federal help for child care providers “ to prevent the collapse of the overall child care business , further depleting the supply of affordable child care in the state.
” While young children and teenagers are among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the majority of fatalities have been recorded in people older than 60 — public health experts have said preventing crowds from gathering is one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the disease and keep hospitals and health care workers from becoming overwhelmed by serious cases .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

Turning to a “last resort” she hoped to avoid, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Thursday night ordered all schools closed for at least two weeks to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The move will affect 583,000 students.
The stunning order will close schools from Monday, March 16, until Tuesday, March 31. Brown said in announcing her decision that students would return to class on Wednesday, April 1. She said in her statement:
“I have heard from superintendents, school board members, teachers, parents, and students that it has now become impossible to functionally operate schools due to workforce issues and student absences.”
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The development will disrupt life not only at schools but in homes and businesses across Oregon as thousands of parents face the prospect of children at home. The closure will be especially challenging for low-income or homeless families whose children count on free meals from school. The governor, who said she was left with little choice, remarked:
“So many of our families depend on school in order for parents to go to their jobs, and for students to access health care and receive nutrition.” “I want to be very clear. Sending Oregon children home will not stop the spread of the coronavirus.”
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Oregon is not the only state to issue statewide closures. Michigan, Ohio and Maryland have done the same, and another 21 states have closed some schools as federal and state officials deal with what has now been termed a global pandemic.
John Larson, president of the Oregon Education Association, said in a statement:
“It is critical that our students who rely on our public schools for their only reliable nutritious meal in a day continue to receive access to those meals. It is essential the governor’s office release guidance instructing school districts to keep public school employees financially whole during the closing of schools. Oregon’s students and educators should not have to bear the burden of a public health outbreak that is far beyond their control.”
Brown acted just hours after a news conference where she announced state restrictions against gatherings of 250 people or more.
She said then that it was “critically important” for schools to remain open and said she was heeding the advice of public health experts in deciding to leave schools open.
State officials, however, did advise schools to cancel most group activities, including parent-teacher conferences, field trips, and school programs. Those restrictions still apply to school systems remaining open.
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Brown anticipated the need to close Oregon schools in a letter Wednesday to Vice President Mike Pence that sought federal help on several fronts with money and supplies. Among her requests was a relaxation of federal rules governing meals provided in schools heavily populated by low-income students. She also asked permission for closed schools to distribute food supplies to local food banks, adding:
“This is an important tool to ensure that low-income students and their families who qualified for free or reduced price meals do not go hungry when schools close.”
In her announcement Thursday night, Brown said that “districts are tasked with developing plans to continue nutrition services during the closure.”
Brown also asked for federal help for child care providers “to prevent the collapse of the overall child care business, further depleting the supply of affordable child care in the state.”
While young children and teenagers are among the least vulnerable to the virus — the majority of fatalities have been recorded in people older than 60 — public health experts have said preventing crowds from gathering is one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of the disease and keep hospitals and health care workers from becoming overwhelmed by serious cases.
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healthnutnews--2020-03-16--Humanity At Its Finest: Man Dies Years After Young Girl’s Friendship Saved Him

It was a simple , unexpected act of a young girl ’ s friendship that day in the grocery store that changed an elderly man ’ s life .
Norah Wood had just turned four and she wanted to get cupcakes for the family to share that evening .
As mom Tara browsed a grocery store shelf , her daughter blurted out , “ Hi old person !
It ’ s my birthday today !
” Before Tara had a chance to quiet her exuberant child while hoping she hadn ’ t offended the gruff old man , the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways , Norah insisted on taking a picture with the senior .
What happened next became a national news story that touched the hearts of millions .
Tara Wood shared the story on her Facebook page and it shortly thereafter went viral .
It was a simple yet beautiful tale of how one act of friendship could change a life .
The then 82-year-old man , known affectionately as “ Mr .
Dan , ” had just lost his wife and had been struggling with loneliness .
When he met Norah , her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on his mood .
On one of the subsequent visits they arranged , Mr. Dan told Tara that he had struggled to sleep after his wife died .
Once Norah came into his life , he slept soundly every night .
“ Norah has healed me , ” he said .
And the love and friendship only grew between the little girl and the old man .
Tara brought Norah and her younger sister Marigold regularly to visit Mr. Dan .
They spent time coloring , doing puzzles , and sharing stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was young and shared his love of gardening with her .
Their bond deepened , and as the story was shared , Mr. Dan received letters from all over the world .
He and Norah tracked where the letters came from on a map , and the kind words of so many people only added to his happiness .
Gone But Not Forgotten In the three years that Mr. Dan and Norah shared their extraordinary friendship , their adventures were shared on a Facebook page that Tara created .
Followers tuned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the duo , and it was clear that Mr. Dan was now spending his twilight years in happiness .
Sadly , Mr. Dan passed away on February 10th , 2020 , just as unexpectedly as his friendship with Norah began .
The morning before , Tara and her girls had shared breakfast with their friend .
He was happy and in good spirits , enjoying pancakes with the trio during their visit .
The next day , he was gone .
( 3 ) • None Thins your brain , yet its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father of three , grandfather of five , great-grandfather of one , and close friend of a special little girl named Norah Wood .
The story of a girl ’ s friendship with an old man will live on in the hearts of the Woods family and all who knew them , as well as the countless people who followed their story .
Norah ’ s simple gesture of love towards a senior and the following friendship is truly humanity at its finest .
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It was a simple, unexpected act of a young girl’s friendship that day in the grocery store that changed an elderly man’s life. Norah Wood had just turned four and she wanted to get cupcakes for the family to share that evening. As mom Tara browsed a grocery store shelf, her daughter blurted out, “Hi old person! It’s my birthday today!” Before Tara had a chance to quiet her exuberant child while hoping she hadn’t offended the gruff old man, the two began to chat animatedly. After parting ways, Norah insisted on taking a picture with the senior. What happened next became a national news story that touched the hearts of millions.
A Girl’s Friendship Brings Happiness
Tara Wood shared the story on her Facebook page and it shortly thereafter went viral. It was a simple yet beautiful tale of how one act of friendship could change a life. The then 82-year-old man, known affectionately as “Mr. Dan,” had just lost his wife and had been struggling with loneliness. When he met Norah, her loving, kind attention had an immediate impact on his mood. On one of the subsequent visits they arranged, Mr. Dan told Tara that he had struggled to sleep after his wife died. Once Norah came into his life, he slept soundly every night. “Norah has healed me,” he said. And the love and friendship only grew between the little girl and the old man.
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Tara brought Norah and her younger sister Marigold regularly to visit Mr. Dan. They spent time coloring, doing puzzles, and sharing stories. Mr. Dan told Norah stories from when he was young and shared his love of gardening with her. Their bond deepened, and as the story was shared, Mr. Dan received letters from all over the world. He and Norah tracked where the letters came from on a map, and the kind words of so many people only added to his happiness.
Gone But Not Forgotten
In the three years that Mr. Dan and Norah shared their extraordinary friendship, their adventures were shared on a Facebook page that Tara created. Followers tuned in to see sweet videos and pictures of the duo, and it was clear that Mr. Dan was now spending his twilight years in happiness. Sadly, Mr. Dan passed away on February 10th, 2020, just as unexpectedly as his friendship with Norah began.
The morning before, Tara and her girls had shared breakfast with their friend. He was happy and in good spirits, enjoying pancakes with the trio during their visit. The next day, he was gone. (3)
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Mr. Dan was a father of three, grandfather of five, great-grandfather of one, and close friend of a special little girl named Norah Wood. The story of a girl’s friendship with an old man will live on in the hearts of the Woods family and all who knew them, as well as the countless people who followed their story. Norah’s simple gesture of love towards a senior and the following friendship is truly humanity at its finest.
*Article originally appeared at Healthy Holistic Living.


healthnutnews--2020-03-16--Holistic Doctor Murdered Outside 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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--2020-03-17--5G AirGig: What Is It and Should You Be Worried?

AirGig is a new technology developed by AT & T to transfer Wi-Fi and wireless data over power lines using 4G LTE and 5G millimeter waves .
To date , AT & T has submitted over 500 patents and applications related to the AirGig technology , which turns existing power lines into transmitters .
According to AT & T ’ s glowing press releases , AirGig could even replace cell towers : The AirGig technology aims to provide “ ultra-fast ” broadband Wi-Fi anywhere there are power lines , offering “ last-mile wireless connectivity ” without the need for deployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last-mile ” suggests , AT & T is framing its AirGig technology as a solution for extending wireless access to virtually everyone on the planet .
The company writes : What AT & T does not spell out in its glossy communications is that AirGig will make it impossible to escape exposure to wireless radiation , even in our homes .
AirGig will saturate our environment—every inch of it—with close-proximity , high-intensity radiation .
The few relatively safer areas that still exist will quickly disappear .
Not only will those who already have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to escape to , but many more are likely to experience immediate health impacts .
She admitted that no one has looked at the health effects of smart cities—and added that it is ‘ not her job ’ to do so .
One of the AirGig selling points being promoted by AT & T is collaboration with utility companies “ as they evolve toward the ‘ smart grid ’ ” and the rollout of so-called “ smart cities.
” In fact , in December 2017 , AT & T announced that it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suburban Georgia in collaboration with the state ’ s utility , Georgia Power .
( AT & T also announced a second field test site in an undisclosed location outside the U.S. ) Since that announcement two years ago , AT & T has been relatively quiet about AirGig ’ s progress .
In September 2018 , however , the company summarized results from its Georgia trial run as “ encouraging ” and announced its intention to expand the technology ’ s field trials .
In May 2017 , I participated in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Things ( IoT ) organized by the American Bar Association and sponsored by various wireless companies .
One of the main presentations was a “ Smart Cities ” talk by Atlanta ’ s City Attorney , who described how smart cities will promote the “ well-being ” of their residents .
After the lecture , I approached her to discuss implications for human health .
She admitted that no one has looked at the health effects of smart cities—and added that it is “ not her job ” to do so .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to interconnect 20 billion devices wirelessly , adding 800,000 ‘ small cells ’ ( base stations ) close to our homes and launching 50,000 satellites that will also require 1,000,000 antennas on the ground .
The use of millimeter waves in a typical wireless configuration has limited range in comparison with equipment operating in other spectrum bands , but AT & T ’ s planned use of power line infrastructure as a “ wave guide ” for AirGig , will help extend the distance that millimeter-wave signals can travel .
The testing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LTE spectrum .
AirGig will be part of AT & T ’ s wider wireless infrastructure , particularly pertaining to 5G .
The company stated in 2018 , “ We think Project AirGig and 5G have a lot of natural synergies , and we plan to test 5G paired with AirGig in the future.
” In 2019 , an AT & T vice president confirmed the company ’ s view of AirGig as “ a very complementary technology to 5G.
” Previous statements by AT & T indicate that the company wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service ; it anticipates getting there using a “ mixture of options ” —AirGig in some cases and 5G or “ G.fast ” in other cases .
At present , the deployment of 5G promises to interconnect 20 billion devices wirelessly , adding 800,000 “ small cells ” ( base stations ) close to our homes and launching 50,000 satellites that will also require 1,000,000 antennas on the ground .
This is wireless insanity .
For me , however , AirGig is one of the technologies that scares me the most .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s deployment .
In January 2019 , AT & T released a policy paper that did not provide an exact launch date for commercial AirGig service but ominously stated , “ we ’ re moving closer to that moment every day.
” Every day I hear about work being done to the power lines in my area , I get concerned .
The deployment of dangerous wireless technologies such as AirGig is allowed without our consent and even notice because the harmful radiation emitted is within the Federal Communications Commission ’ s ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines from 1996 .
These guidelines are at least three decades obsolete—as even the U.S. Department of the Interior has admitted .
On December 4 , 2019 , the FCC announced that it is not going to review its outdated guidelines , proclaiming that there is no evidence of harm .
As a result , Children ’ s Health Defense and other Petitioners filed a lawsuit against the FCC on February 2 , 2020 .
The other Petitioners include parents of children who have been injured , doctors and Professor David Carpenter—the Co-Editor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest review of the science on this issue .
The lawsuit claims the FCC ’ s decision not to review its safety guidelines is capricious , arbitrary , non-evidence-based and an abuse of discretion .
This historic case attacks the premise upon which the deployment and proliferation of wireless technology is based .
Likely , it is the only way we can sue the government for the harm it has been creating and enabling .
Please consider supporting CHD ’ s landmark FCC case by making a donation at https : //childrenshealthdefense.org/about-us/donate/ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Copyright 2020 – permission to reprint fully granted , WITH links to original story

By Dafna Tachover, Director, CHD’s Stop 5G and Wireless Harms Project
AirGig is a new technology developed by AT&T to transfer Wi-Fi and wireless data over power lines using 4G LTE and 5G millimeter waves. To date, AT&T has submitted over 500 patents and applications related to the AirGig technology, which turns existing power lines into transmitters. According to AT&T’s glowing press releases, AirGig could even replace cell towers:
We hope that one day there will be no need to build new towers or bury new cables in locations close to aerial power lines. Instead, using AirGig patented technology, we would install devices to provide high speed broadband which can be clamped on by trained electrical workers in just a few minutes.
The AirGig technology aims to provide “ultra-fast” broadband Wi-Fi anywhere there are power lines, offering “last-mile wireless connectivity” without the need for deployment of any new fiber-to-the-home. As “last-mile” suggests, AT&T is framing its AirGig technology as a solution for extending wireless access to virtually everyone on the planet. The company writes:
Project AirGig has opened the door to the possibility of broadband internet connectivity for nearly everyone currently served by an electric utility. It’s a first-of-its-kind technology that is expected to deliver broadband connectivity to homes and mobile devices wherever there are power lines—whether urban, rural or underserved parts of the world.
What AT&T does not spell out in its glossy communications is that AirGig will make it impossible to escape exposure to wireless radiation, even in our homes. AirGig will saturate our environment—every inch of it—with close-proximity, high-intensity radiation. The few relatively safer areas that still exist will quickly disappear. Not only will those who already have become sick from wireless radiation have nowhere to escape to, but many more are likely to experience immediate health impacts.
RELATED STORY:
AirGig tests already underway
One of the AirGig selling points being promoted by AT&T is collaboration with utility companies “as they evolve toward the ‘smart grid’” and the rollout of so-called “smart cities.” In fact, in December 2017, AT&T announced that it was starting to test AirGig in rural and suburban Georgia in collaboration with the state’s utility, Georgia Power. (AT&T also announced a second field test site in an undisclosed location outside the U.S.)
Since that announcement two years ago, AT&T has been relatively quiet about AirGig’s progress. In September 2018, however, the company summarized results from its Georgia trial run as “encouraging” and announced its intention to expand the technology’s field trials.
In May 2017, I participated in a conference on 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) organized by the American Bar Association and sponsored by various wireless companies. One of the main presentations was a “Smart Cities” talk by Atlanta’s City Attorney, who described how smart cities will promote the “well-being” of their residents. After the lecture, I approached her to discuss implications for human health. She admitted that no one has looked at the health effects of smart cities—and added that it is “not her job” to do so.
At present, the deployment of 5G promises to interconnect 20 billion devices wirelessly, adding 800,000 ‘small cells’ (base stations) close to our homes and launching 50,000 satellites that will also require 1,000,000 antennas on the ground.
RELATED STORY:
AirGig and 5G
The use of millimeter waves in a typical wireless configuration has limited range in comparison with equipment operating in other spectrum bands, but AT&T’s planned use of power line infrastructure as a “wave guide” for AirGig, will help extend the distance that millimeter-wave signals can travel. The testing in Georgia used a combination of millimeter-wave and LTE spectrum.
AirGig will be part of AT&T’s wider wireless infrastructure, particularly pertaining to 5G. The company stated in 2018, “We think Project AirGig and 5G have a lot of natural synergies, and we plan to test 5G paired with AirGig in the future.” In 2019, an AT&T vice president confirmed the company’s view of AirGig as “a very complementary technology to 5G.” Previous statements by AT&T indicate that the company wants to evolve its entire network to support gigabit service; it anticipates getting there using a “mixture of options”—AirGig in some cases and 5G or “G.fast” in other cases.
At present, the deployment of 5G promises to interconnect 20 billion devices wirelessly, adding 800,000 “small cells” (base stations) close to our homes and launching 50,000 satellites that will also require 1,000,000 antennas on the ground. This is wireless insanity. For me, however, AirGig is one of the technologies that scares me the most.
I check often for updates about AirGig’s deployment. In January 2019, AT&T released a policy paper that did not provide an exact launch date for commercial AirGig service but ominously stated, “we’re moving closer to that moment every day.” Every day I hear about work being done to the power lines in my area, I get concerned.
Children’s Health Defense FCC lawsuit
The deployment of dangerous wireless technologies such as AirGig is allowed without our consent and even notice because the harmful radiation emitted is within the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) health and safety guidelines from 1996. These guidelines are at least three decades obsolete—as even the U.S. Department of the Interior has admitted.
RELATED STORY:
On December 4, 2019, the FCC announced that it is not going to review its outdated guidelines, proclaiming that there is no evidence of harm. As a result, Children’s Health Defense and other Petitioners filed a lawsuit against the FCC on February 2, 2020. The other Petitioners include parents of children who have been injured, doctors and Professor David Carpenter—the Co-Editor of the BioInitiative Report, which is the largest review of the science on this issue. The lawsuit claims the FCC’s decision not to review its safety guidelines is capricious, arbitrary, non-evidence-based and an abuse of discretion. This historic case attacks the premise upon which the deployment and proliferation of wireless technology is based. Likely, it is the only way we can sue the government for the harm it has been creating and enabling.
Please consider supporting CHD’s landmark FCC case by making a contribution at https://childrenshealthdefense.org/about-us/donate/ (select 5G at the dropdown menu).