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Get Out of Dodge!

• US banks bill seeks to strip Fed of powers
  An influential US Senate committee has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s regulatory architecture that would strip powers from the Federal Reserve and create a single banking regulator. Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate banking committee, on Tuesday presented a more radical vision of regulatory reform than that proposed by the Obama administratio […]
• Peak Oil: Key oil figures were distorted by US pressure, says IEA whistleblower
  The world is much closer to running out of oil than official estimates admit, according to a whistleblower at the International Energy Agency who claims it has been deliberately underplaying a looming shortage for fear of triggering panic buying. The senior official claims the US has played an influential role in encouraging the watchdog to underplay [...] […]
• Powder Sent to 3 United Nations Foreign Missions
  A white powder was mailed to three United Nations foreign missions in Manhattan office buildings on Monday, but no one was harmed by it, the police said. The powder, delivered in envelopes, was reported by workers at the Uzbekistan Mission, at 801 Second Avenue, near 43rd Street; the French Mission, at 245 East 47th Street, near [...] […]
• Creating a false vaccine flu shortage to scare people into wanting it
  Lone Simonsen is Research Professor and Research Director in the Department of Global Health. COHEN: Well, it’s an interesting question, though. Would you be against mandating? SIMONSEN: Well, I think this is very interesting because, I mean, especially for the health-care worker example. I mean, there are many, many good reasons why health care workers shou […]
• U.S. citizens are joining immigrants in store parking lots for Day Labor work
  It sounds like a George Lopez joke. “Times are so bad that I saw an Anglo day laborer standing outside Home Depot the other day.” Except it’s true. In the latest sign of the Las Vegas Valley’s economic free fall, U.S. citizens are starting to show up in the early mornings outside home improvement stores and plant nurseries [...] […]

The Gates of Hell

• Nidal Malik Hasan Tried to Contact al Qaeda, U.S. intelligence knew, refused Congressional Request for Info
  U.S. intelligence agencies were aware months ago that Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan was attempting to make contact with people associated with al Qaeda, two American officials briefed on classified material in the case told ABC News. According to the officials, the Army was informed of Hasan’s contact, but it is unclear what, if anything, the [...] […]
• Our government trying to hush the media: Justice Dept. Asked For News Site’s Visitor Lists
  In a case that raises questions about online journalism and privacy rights, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a formal request to an independent news site ordering it to provide details of all reader visits on a certain day. The grand jury subpoena also required the Philadelphia-based Indymedia.us Web site “not to disclose the existence of [...] […]
• UK: ContactPoint database of 11 million children’s details to go ahead despite security fears
  Every child in England will have their personal details stored on a controversial database despite fears over security and privacy. Ministers are pressing ahead with the introduction of ContactPoint to every local authority in the country after claiming that a pilot project has proved a success. They say the long-delayed £224 project will make England’s 11mi […]
• Baguette-toting bird stalls Large Hadron Collider
  Ahh hah. Also see, A particle God doesn’t want us to discover- Is the Large Hadron Collider Sabotaging Itself from the Future?  This is too weird: A bird reportedly has dropped a “bit of baguette” onto the world’s largest atom smasher, causing the machine to short out for a period of time. It’s just the latest [...] […]
• Seattle police: Suspect in slaying of officer is ‘lone domestic terrorist’
  A suspect in the shooting of a Seattle, Washington, police officer is also believed to be behind the bombing of four police cars, Seattle Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel said at a press conference Saturday. Christopher Monfort, 41, remained hospitalized in serious condition after being shot by officers during a confrontation Friday. “This man, from everythi […]

Country Living Skills

• Saving Seeds: Cantaloupe
  Cantaloupes DO cross pollinate with other “melons” like other cantaloupes, musk melons, snake melons and Armenian cucumbers.  Separate therefore from other “melons” by a quarter mile. Choose early ripening, disease free fruits to save seed from. Wash seeds from ripe melons in a strainer, dry on a paper plate or paper sheet. Seeds are ready to store [...] […]
• Saving Seeds: Squash and Zucchini
  Squash within the same species DOES cross pollinate, therefore species should be isolated by a quarter mile.  This will also reduce the danger of squash bugs spreading over all the crops if they pester one patch. Seeds should be taken from fruits that have surpassed maturity by 3 weeks already. Remove seed, wash, let dry on paper [...] […]
• Saving Seeds: Cucumbers
  Cucumbers DO cross pollinate, so if you want pure seed, separate cucumber varieties from each other by a quarter mile. Seeds should be taken from fruit that has ripened past edible stage and begun to turn yellow and soften.  To get to the seeds, cut the cucumber lengthwise, scoop the seeds out, wash them and dry [...] […]
• Saving Seeds: Carrots
  Carrots are biennial, that means, you can harvest seeds only in the second year. Carrots Do cross pollinate, so separate them 1/4 mile from other carrots in the first year.   In the second year, when they are going to seed, separate them also from Queen Anne’s Lace (about 1/4 mile). Dig carrots up before the hard frost [...] […]
• Saving Seeds: Peppers
  Peppers DO cross pollinate, so separate varieties by about 500 feet, unless you can plant them in insect proof cages that are covered with window screen. Pick ripe, fully colored fruits that show no sign of disease to save seeds from.  Remove the seed core and place on a paper plate or thick paper sheet to [...] […]

Herbal Household Remedies

• Infection 4
  thyme Thyme is a “natural antibiotic” much like cinnamon or garlic.  With the flu season approaching fast, as well as the threat of swine flu, keeping a decent stock of dried thyme as well as the following recipes handy is well advised. If fresh thyme is available, use it first.  If no fresh thyme is available, use [...] […]
• Infection 3
  potato Infected sores, boils, abscesses, carbuncles as well as infected acne can be treated with slices of potato (for sores) or a potato plaster. The potato draws out purulent matter and infection. Thus, the sore, abscess or boil will heal faster. For sores, just apply slices of potato to the infected area. For boils, abscesses, carbuncles [...] […]
• Treat your Flu and Cold with Healing Herbs
  Via: http://www.bellaonline.com Treat your Flu and Cold with Healing Herbs The summer is now waning and many people are dreading the fall and winter because of the usual flu and colds that accompany the turning leaves and drifting snow. Luckily these illnesses can be controlled and even avoided using herbs. * Garlic: Is very effective in improving [...] […]
• How broccoli can protect your arteries
  Source/Full Story:  Reuters Abstract:  Activation of Nrf2 in Endothelial Cells Protects Arteries From Exhibiting a Proinflammatory State …Researchers at Imperial College London have found evidence a chemical in broccoli and other green leafy vegetables could boost a natural defense mechanism that protects arteries from the clogging that can cause heart atta […]
• Infection 2
  dandelion (both root and leaves, dried) If your child, or grandchild, comes down with one of the typical childhood diseases, like mumps, measles or chickenpox, or any type of upper respiratory infection (from pneumonia to chronic bronchitis), dandelion tea will help break the fever and clear up lung congestion. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil.  [...] […]

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