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http://www.newsweek.com/dea-list-kratom-schedule-i-effectively-outlawing-herbal-supplement-495144 For those of you who don't know, kratom is a crushed leaf that is an alternative to prescription pain killers. It is less addictive than opiates, its natural, and there is virtually no withdrawal. This shit has helped a lot of people get off of heroin and pain pills. Its also a lot cheaper (and safer) than prescription opiates/opioids, so it made life a little easier for people without health insurance. You cant even overdose on it! I for one am extremely disappointed that this shits going down, and I'm not alone. http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-09-13/krat…
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By Natalie Grover The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday banned some over-the-counter antibacterial hand and body wash products, saying they are no more effective than soap and water and could cause long-term harm. The move affects 2,100 products, or roughly 40 percent of the over-the-counter antibacterial soap market, Dr. Theresa Michele, director of the FDA’s division of nonprescription drug products, told reporters on a conference call. The ruling does not affect alcohol-based hand sanitizers or antibacterial products used in hospitals and clinics. The agency said it is banning products that contain any one of 19 ingredients that have not b…
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“Scientists have somehow missed definitions of gender in human beings,” states Dr. Makarand Fulzele. Insights gained from years of practice as surgeon makes him wonder if indeed we have overlooked facts staring in our face. Nature has a tendency to hide many secrets but at the same time it provides enough clues to unravel its mysteries. Dr. Fulzele picks up loose threads from life to stitch together the theory that man is an extension of woman in his new book, “Man Is the Extension of Woman: Know the Ultimate Truth about Yourself” (published by iUniverse). Dr. Fulzele’s book explores similarities between men and women against the backdrop of their genetic differences, phy…
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Ukraine is calling for a criminal investigation following a Dutch report identifying a Russian-made Buk missile as the cause of last year’s Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash, the Ukrainian Foreign Minister said in a United Nations press conference Tuesday. Pavlo Kimkin also called on Russia to cooperate with any future criminal probe. The 15-month investigation by the Dutch Safety Board claims the Buk missile was fired from an area held by Russian-backed separatists. It also identifies the site where the Boeing 777 crashed in Eastern Ukraine as belonging to the rebels. The July 17 crash killed all 298 on board. The White House is calling the findings an “importa…
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ok. so i love futurists. its a really nerdy thing. i know. but super interesting and i'm a member of the world future society and they send out a newsletter every so often with all these possibilities with new technology that is being developed and different political movements around the world and all these different research methods that are being utilized and how that can shape the future of society. i just thought some of you on here might be interested as well.
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white shooter muslim family holy shit. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/12/us/muslim-student-shootings-north-carolina.html?_r=0 http://www.wsj.com/articles/man-charged-with-killing-3-in-chapel-hill-n-c-1423660668
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I know there has been alot of talk about Ron Paul in the Republican Debate thread. We all know he kicks some serious ass, so spread the word fools. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uem3OIp6kzU&mode=related&search= Get the name RON PAUL out there and help preserve The Constitution!!!
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Just wanted to share this with you guys. Saw it on reddit last night. Kinda brought things home. Here to the letter he wrote to his wife: Dear Emma: Well if you are reading this, I guess I did not make it home and therefore, I was not able to remind you again of how much I love you. I love you so much baby and I will always love you. Although I may not be here right now, take comfort in the fact that I am watching over you right now. I am not gone and I will always be with you in spirit. I know this time must be hard for you but I also know how strong you are. Never forget that God knew what was best for us before we were even born. …
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http://iacknowledge.net/small-south-carolina-bar-bans-guns-inside-gun-nuts-across-nation-have-collective-meltdown/ http://bearingarms.com/clemson-pub-bashes-concealed-carry-permit-holders-with-predictable-results/ Thoughts? In my opinion it's a pretty stupid business move, and another reason as to why mixing political views with your business is just kind of a bad idea. I feel like the owner has got to feel like a dumbass now since he's made other apologies apparently. To be clear, I'm a pistol permit holder and carry all the time. It's about as normal for me as having my cellphone or wallet on me. I'm not much of a drinker, so when I go to bars I …
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I have a ton of questions and no one really to ask. I'm hoping you guys won't mind helping. Instead of opening with a list of questions I'll start with one that I hope will be pretty simple to answer. •How do I get credit cards with lower interest rates? Do I just wait until I get mailed something with a great rate or is there something proactive I can do? Both of my cards charge me about 17-18% interest. I feel like I can get something better than this but don't know how. My credit score is mid-high 700s. Thanks in advance.
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I don't know much about him, but I hear a lot of talk about him running for President in 2016. Apparently he has given his blessing on a bill to allow access to medical marijuana to terminally ill kids. Sounds like a sensible fellow from what I gathered, just wondering if anyone else here knows more about him, perhaps some folks that live in New Jersey....?
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I don't think we deserve what we will probably destroy.
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Speeches, Lectures, Interviews, Seminars, Documentaries Anything you find inspiring or educational.. Recently I have been watching a lot of Walter Block's lectures & Interviews Most of it is Libertarian Anarcho/Capitalist based with reference to Austrian Economics..things like that. < mid 80's Feel free to post about anything.. Science, Economics, Law, History, Philosophy, Theology, Politics.. Whatever floats your boat.
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https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/25/18742049.php RIP Reefa, report back from the graffiti march. by some Oakland rebels Sunday Aug 25th, 2013 1:40 AM Despite massive displays of force by OPD, they failed to contain the graffiti protest planned for the evening. Anyone in downtown Oakland Saturday afternoon knew something was supposed to be happening, with police parked on what seemed like every corner. Oscar Grant Plaza was covered in cops hours before any protest was planned to take place. Earlier in the evening there was a solidarity march for the California prison hunger strike, which brought around 100 people out in support. Throughou…
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It seems like everyone has just kind of moved on with the whole earthquake/tsunami deal so i thought i'd bring to attention that the nuclear crisis over there is far from over and is in many ways, worsening. Personally I think this has the potential to be the worst nuclear disaster in wold history, as there are 3 separate reactors suffering meltdown, full or otherwise as well as a pool of damaged spent fuel rods. Where as the Chernobyl disaster was just the single reactor. Anyway, for those of you interested... this site has been updating the goings on over there on a daily basis since the day it was discovered there was a problem at the pla…
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http://www.morsitimer.com/
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A must watch FF 24:59
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I'll never forget Pan Am Flight 103 I was in fourth grade at the time. Guy managed to hold onto power throughout that entire crisis, and decades after.. but now, it may be his own people who have had enough. Libya protests: Col Gaddafi under mounting pressure Col Muammar Gaddafi's regime is under pressure amid unprecedented protests in the Libyan capital and defections by senior diplomats. Protesters out on the streets of Tripoli late on Sunday were met by security forces using live ammunition and tear gas. Benghazi, the country's second city, now appears to be largely under the control of protesters. But Col Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, …
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i wanna hear what u think.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrngdgUixYg
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Post your books, pamphlets, etc.. Just finished "Amusing Ourselves to Death." By neil postman Pretty much required reading for every american. It focuses on how the values of society have shifted from pamphlets and novels to newspapers and television. "Higher Education?" By Andrew Hacker Discusses how our university system in this country is academically bankrupt and has turned into a $442 billion business. Also discusses what this means for Americans.
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Which in and of it self is pretty bad. You add the fact that he is the DA (Adam Levy ®) for Putnam county NY, probably one of the most conservative counties in NY (second county up from the BX)you have a recipe for a story that could go national real quick. The first few comments are golden. A little background; the link below is to LowHud.com (Lower Hudson Valley) This is the paper that published all the gun owners in NYs addresses and names a few months ago. Putnam county is the only county in NY that didn't comply with the FOIA request and refused to give the info of the permit holders. USA, USA, USA http://www.lohud.com/article/20130321/NEWS/303210052/Putnam…
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All political beliefs aside, it greatly worries me that we've had three, two term presidents in a row. I'm not sure what it means exactly, but patterns such as these indicate something. I'd be interested to hear what the 12oz politiratti has to say on it. Discuss.
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The rise of crime in cyberspace makes us aware of the importance of extra law in cyberspace. The virtual world makes wide-open horizons but also a gap for the crime, online fraud, kidnapping, rape to human trafficking. as reported merdeka.com http://m.merdeka.com/peristiwa/polis...an-online.html that the police had arrested many suspects allegedly that involving by many foreigners. We need to thumbs-up to all the Indonesian, Taiwan and China Police for all their efforts. It has also been reported internationally as http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2...syndicate.html Fraud is reminiscent of another crime that is enough to make stunned but unfortunat…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX4nZMxvRUU http://tinyurl.com/b8sezx4 http://tinyurl.com/a5arwla I don't think its gonna work out but what do you think?
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http://www.physics.byu.edu/research/energy/htm7.html this is a very long read. however, it is important. " Why Indeed Did the WTC Buildings Collapse? By Steven E. Jones Department of Physics and Astronomy Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602 ABSTRACT In this paper, I call for a serious investigation of the hypothesis that WTC 7 and the Twin Towers were brought down, not just by impact damage and fires, but through the use of pre-positioned cutter-charges. I consider the official FEMA, NIST, and 9-11 Commission reports that fires plus impact damage alone caused complete collapses of all three buildings. And I pr…
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"Prison Diary of a Mad Anarchist Arsonist" Miguel William Balderos started a fire at the city attorney's office on the 300 block of Church Street on July 2, 2010. He told police that he was an anarchist protesting the city's camping ban. Miguel is currently at the CDC prison in Solano State Prison serving out his 10 year 8 month sentence. What follows is a statement written by Miguel that he wished to be distributed to comrades near and far. While various tendencies may, with good reason, take issue with parts of this statement, Miguel has proven himself to be receptive to debate and critique. Moreover, he has proven himself to be an ally in the social war. If…
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnosta/2013/02/01/cancer-innovation-and-a-boy-named-jack/
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I want to know your stance on all of the above. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it overused? Underused? I've got a lunatic as a roommate who wants me to go to the initiation of his cult called the "Landmark Forum." This is a guy who has been living in my apartment for about a month and really seems latched onto spiritualism to a point where I wonder what the fuck is going on. He never talks about himself except to say "I dated a model" "I did some modeling" basically whatever we're doing his respons is he's done it bigger and better than me, which is funny coming from a lanky software engineer who's about 15 years behind the social skill curb. I would have to do less baby…
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/fire-in-nightclub-kills-at-least-90-people-injures-200-in-southern-brazil/2013/01/27/e0de8684-6875-11e2-9a0b-db931670f35d_story.html my prayers goes out to all the families and friends
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actually liked this show. i mean, the rockabilly with the thinning pompadour kinda throws me off a little bit, but the content is good. just saw the one about the Ozarks. i turned it on and he was talking to Alex Jones about an Illuminati fortified castle being built over an underground city up in the mountains. think: resident evil, the first movie anyone seen this shit yet?
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i never beleived it till today after watching videos and doing some researchthat on dec 21 2012 it will be the end of the world wat are your takes on it Dec 21, 2012 - End of the World? paste that into youtube and watch all 6 parts
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http://beforeitsnews.com/economics-and-politics/2012/12/2-mass-shootings-connected-to-libor-2447738.html http://12160.info/profiles/blogs/cnbc-exec-kevin-krim-s-children-murdered-1-day-after-cnbc-reports I just think all this shit is crazy. Gotta take it with a grain of salt because its from the internet but it is a pretty serious coincidence.
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On July 6, 2011 Derek Williams was beaten by Milwaukee Police after being accused of robbery, and left in the back of their squad car to die. The police stated to the public that his death was of natural causes, despite his young age of 22. Last week the Milwaukee Journal released a video taken in the back of the car showing undoubtedly that Derek was murdered, as he gasped for air and was mocked by his arresting officer until the moment of his death (Later, the medical examiner found a broken bone in his neck). The agonizing last minutes of his life and the subsequent reaction by police are all captured on tape and has finally been made public in an attempt by his family…
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Back in black...? :D
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Anyone got any thoughts on this? Initially I thought it would die down in a few days, but they are almost 2 weeks into it and now it's gaining momentum. A workers union TWU in NYC is now joining the fray, and after an incident where a police officer Anthony Bologna was caught pepper spraying young women, the movement is actually starting to get MSM attention. At this point I think anything can happen, the movement is starting to pop up in other major cities across the country. This is starting to get intense if you ask me. For links on this stuff all you have to do is head to reddit and go to the politics tab, it's almost entirely all about Occup…
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I know it won't make much of a difference in the current election but hopefully it might help open doors for the future. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57533931/larry-king-to-moderate-third-party-debate/ http://freeandequal.org/live/
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Mexico vs. drug gangs: A deadly clash for control President Felipe Calderon says the violence is one measure of success: It shows that the cartels have been hurt badly and are now lashing out at the government and one another. By Ken Ellingwood Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Mexico is at war. Helmeted army troops steer Humvees past strip malls in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, some of the 40,000 soldiers and 5,000 federal police officers President Felipe Calderon has deployed to secure large swaths of the country against entrenched drug traffickers. The No. 2 police officer from Ciudad Juarez dies in a hail of bullets, and his boss resig…
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Anyone ever seen their Documentaries? I've seen the first one and haven't read any of their books, but they are awesome http://theyesmen.org/ searched for a thread on them, but didn't find anything. I'm all for pulling pranks.
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i think i'm going to be a teacher in some capacity when i finish school. everyone knows that the public school system across the country isn't working as it should, everyone has stories about how bad high school was, and ideas how to fix it. some of the things i've been interested in from a potential teaching perspective are the use of meditation for kids to bring them into the present, allow them to focus and be aware of themselves and their environment. the concept that everyone in the class is an educator and that everyone in the class is a student, no one individual has more to offer than anyone else or that everyone has something to offer that others can learn f…
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