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New York City police raided vendors selling Islamic goods ahead of Ramadan: Report

25 days ago -

(Article republished from MiddleEastEye.net)

According to a report from THE CITY, the bustling stretch where approximately twelve vendors typically offer Islamic goods in the New York City borough was notably devoid of crates and tables laden with religious texts, prayer mats, and hijabs on Thursday.

This was after police officers instructed them to vacate the area on 8 March, issuing them tickets for unlicensed street vending, THE CITY reported.

One street ...

Australian regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration ends ban on off-label use of ivermectin

May 10, 2023 -

The restriction was introduced in September 2021 because of government concerns about the use of ivermectin to treat the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) instead of vaccines and other treatments peddled by Big Pharma and approved by health agencies.

In Australia, ivermectin is only approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the treatment of river blindness, threadworms of the intestines and scabies.

In its final decision published on May 3, the TGA removed ...

Common ingredient used in baked goods and processed foods linked to LOWER sperm counts

23 days ago -

Respected author and journalist Naomi Wolf discussed in an article the widespread use of sodium aluminum phosphate on common food products such as baking powders, pancake mixes, frozen pizzas and processed cheeses.

She also discussed several peer-reviewed studies that were linked to broader trends in reproductive health and masculinity, warning that sodium aluminum phosphate affected blood testosterone linked to libido, and sperm counts associated with fertility. (Related: ...

Biden’s tariffs to drive up prices of canned goods, solar panels as “Bidenflation” intensifies

August 24, 2023 -

While the decision intends to address concerns about trade practices, the effects are inevitably bad: higher prices of canned foods, job losses and business closures.

Among the three countries, China faces the most significant impact. Its imported products will be subject to the highest tariffs, amounting to a levy of 122.52 percent of their import value.

This tariff rate underscores the administration's frustration with Chinese companies for not cooperating with ...

Bridgeport ballot fraud is a dry run for the 2024 presidential election

September 25, 2023 -

(Article by Dr. Joseph Bentivegna republished from ConnecticutCentinal.com)

This is the system that will be used in the swing states of the 2024 presidential election with the goal of the Democrats holding the presidency, no matter who the Republicans nominate.

Democratic challenger John Gomes had a significant lead of 3173 to 2644 until the absentee ballots rolled in. These ballots broke overwhelmingly for Ganim 1545 to 779 giving him the victory. Under Connecticut ...

Shoplifting surge in NYC fuels black market where thieves resell stolen goods to unsuspecting customers

18 days ago -

The Council on Criminal Justice reported that shoplifting in New York City skyrocketed 64 percent from June 2019 to June 2023, and Governor Kathy Hochul recently revealed that retailers in New York state lost $4.4 billion to shoplifting in 2022 alone.

Many of the goods that have been stolen are being used to fuel a thriving underground economy in which thieves and middlemen sell stolen items on retail sites. Police raids of warehouse spaces used by these criminal rings have ...

Big Pharma is bleeding horseshoe crabs dry to meet growing demand for vaccines

June 21, 2023 -

(Article by Brenda Baletti, Ph.D. republished from ChildrensHealthDefense.org)

Drugmakers use a product derived from horseshoe crab blood to test vaccines, injectable medicines and medical devices before injecting them into humans. The product tests for the presence of endotoxins, a toxin found in some bacteria that can cause inflammation, fever, sepsis or death.

The horseshoe crabs’ bright blue blood contains a substance called limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) that ...

See clearly with this sweet cure: Study shows honey can help treat dry eye disease

September 27, 2023 -

Historically, honey has been used by various cultures as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments, such as insomnia, skin issues (e.g. wounds and burns), digestive problems, cardiac pain and palpitation, gout, cough, sore throat, diarrhea and infections. Today, honey's antibacterial and wound healing properties are utilized even in clinical practice, with hospitals using sterile honey-impregnated wound dressings to treat burn and surgical wounds as well as infected, malodorous ...

No longer political: China’s recent military exercises a DRY RUN to INTERCEPT U.S. forces rushing to defend Taiwan

September 28, 2023 -

Taiwanese authorities and defense analysts have pointed out the "silence" of these military exercises, which feature swarms of fighter jets and warships. Previous large-scale military maneuvers from Beijing often came with waves of propaganda meant to intimidate Taipei.

But this time, the PLA went low profile with the drills, which means that the Chinese military is working to enhance its ability to encircle Taiwan, neutralize the island's geographical advantages and ...

Big Brother Biden administration monitors financial transactions with “MAGA” and “TRUMP” tags, even flagging people who shop at sporting goods stores

January 19, 2024 -

"We now know the federal government flagged terms like "MAGA" and "TRUMP" to financial institutions if Americans completed transactions using those terms. What was also flagged? If you bought a religious text, like a BIBLE, or shopped at Bass Pro Shop," the Republican congressman disclosed in an X post. The potential alarm does not end here, the committee raised, as even purchases of "religious texts" are seen as indicative of extremism in the eyes of the investigators. The ...

Shoppers forced to wait up to 40 minutes to buy basic essentials as major retailers LOCK UP goods to combat shoplifting

October 30, 2023 -

This is according to a report from investigative news program "Inside Edition," whose reporters visited 15 stores across New York and New Jersey – five Targets, five Walmarts and five CVS's – to see how long it took them to receive items set behind lock and key after pressing the respective help buttons of these stores. (Related: Organized retail crime, not just shoplifting, is surging across the U.S. with dangerous and costly consequences.)

"Inside Edition" journalists ...

YouTube influencer who attempted ill-considered Ferrari stunt in dry corn field loses luxury car to SELF-INDUCED FIRE

September 03, 2023 -

Well, that was not what Whistlin Diesel actually wanted to do when his nearly half-a-million-dollar Ferrari caught fire in a Waco, Tex., farm field in the middle of a record-breaking, 116-degree summer day.

According to reports, Diesel was racing the luxury vehicle through a harvested corn field when the remaining dried-out corn husks all over the field got stuck in the car's wheels, creating friction and sparks that eventually fueled a massive fiery inferno.

Both ...

Sky News finds “fact checkers” on Facebook meddling in Aussie referendum – a dry run for the 2024 U.S. elections?

August 30, 2023 -

Jack Houghton of Sky News Australia investigated on the matter and discovered that these fact-checkers are running wild on Facebook in the Land Down Under. Australia is set to vote on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament (IVTP) referendum on whether to amend its constitution this fall. Citizens' votes will decide on the establishment of a new legislative advisory body comprising of Native Australians.

The outlet established 17 IVTP fact-checks from the Royal Melbourne Institute ...

Upset brewing in New York: Trump looks poised to end GOP’s 40-year dry spell in Empire State by defeating Biden there

2 months ago -

A recent Siena College poll shows President Joe Biden leading former President Donald Trump 48 percent to 36 percent in a head-to-head matchup. But the lead narrows when independent candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cornel West are added, with Biden leading Trump 42 percent to 32 percent. That's underwhelming given the 27-point enrollment advantage of the Democrats in the state.

The survey, conducted from Feb. 12 to 14 among 806 registered voters, shows Biden is in trouble despite ...

Prepping tips: How to prepare a food storage starter kit

September 18, 2023 -

Follow the tips below to get started.Food starter kit basics

To make a food storage starter kit, you will need a box that measures 19 x 13 x 7.5 inches. It should contain enough food to feed one person three meals a day for at least one month.

A box of this size should be large enough to fit at least six #10 cans. These cans are bigger than a typical can of food.

If you want your food starter kit to last longer, you may want to invest in #10 cans of dehydrated ...

Prepping 101: How to clean up your home after a flood

June 16, 2023 -

Prepare ahead of time because it doesn't take much flood water to cause huge amounts of damage.

It's also important to take precautions because floodwater usually contains sewage and other disease-causing microorganisms. Aside from the water damage, you will also have to deal with various health issues.

Cleaning up may be the last thing you want to do after a flood, but the longer you wait to clean up, the worse the damage will be. This is why you should know how ...

Severe DROUGHT affecting Panama Canal threatens at least 40% of the world’s cargo ship traffic

September 01, 2023 -

An estimated two-thirds of the canal's traffic is either headed for or leaving the United States. The products that typically ship through the canal include petroleum products, grains, canned and refrigerated foods, machinery equipment, coal and many others.

The Panama Canal is the linchpin connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Passing through the canal helps save time and billions of dollars by offering ships an efficient shortcut around the tip of South America....

Unlocking the mastery of bucket food storage: Essential for complete preparedness

a month ago -

As a prepper, you can sleep better at night knowing that you have access to essential food supplies in case of disasters like blizzards or tropical storms.

Make sure your stockpile contains staples such as canned food, assorted spices and grains like beans and rice. If possible, stock up on food buckets to ensure your supplies last longer. (h/t to FCS.UGA.edu)Buy bulk staples for your food supply

When SHTF, you need to eat balanced meals regularly to maintain your ...

Beets, berries and more: 6 Benefits of preserving food through freeze-drying

24 days ago -

When you're getting ready before SHTF, stocking up on healthy and long-lasting freeze-dried foods like berries and vegetables is an important part of your preparedness plan.

Detailed below are some of the benefits of freeze-dried food, such as a long shelf life and nutrient retention. (h/t to WeLovePrepping.com)

Freeze-drying is a food preservation method that reduces the surrounding pressure to allow the frozen water in the food to sublimate directly from solid to ...

Grand jury finds that COVID-19 mask mandates and lockdowns were not effective after all

February 13, 2024 -

The findings were part of a grand jury investigation conducted at the request of Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, with authorization from the state's supreme court. The jury was instructed to find out whether pharmaceutical firms and medical organizations were involved in any “criminal activity or wrongdoing” in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Although their investigation has not been completed, they have already issued a slew of damning findings that show how wrong ...