"Take Ten Steps for a Cancer-Free Life"
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
by: Barbara Minton
Summary: "Cancer will be the number one killer in the world by the year 2010, overtaking the spot now held by heart disease, according to a recent report from Associated Press." This article is about toxins that are causing cancer today.
To reduce these cancer risks it is important to make high quality food a priority with less chemicals enhancements. Also avoiding over the counter drugs when unnesicary and keeping hormones at a balanced level. "When the body is chemicalized, the immune system is so busy dealing with the toxic chemical onslaught that it cannot do the jobs it was meant to do. One job of the immune system is to make sure the cancerous cells produced by the body every day are identified and eliminated before they can turn into a full blown cancer." This effects many familys because food that the consume on a regular basis may not be the most healthy option. Our society has become very focused on fast pace life style so competition has driven chemicals into a popular "advantage".
http://www.naturalnews.com/025515.html
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
factory farming 2 (week 2)
"Death On A Factory Farm Debuts on HBO "
April 1, 2009
By: Jennifer Merin
Summary:A documentary was create that shows how livestock are often treated in the United States.
"The film Death On A Factory Farm is a documentary about the treatment of livestock in the United States, where virtually no federal laws regulate conditions in which food animals are bred, raised and slaughtered--and economic efficiency is the prevailing consideration in self-governance." It is a huge humane society alert that will help make everyday people more aware of the behaviors and events that occur on farms that they are unaware of. The movie contains clips of investigations that lead to court cases for farmers. The producers claim it may be hard to watch because it holds many disturbing yet real ideas. This may effect many people by educating them on facts that are kept on the down low by the agricultural businesses.
http://documentaries.about.com/b/2009/04/1/death-on-a-factory-farm-debuts-on-hbo-.htm
April 1, 2009
By: Jennifer Merin
Summary:A documentary was create that shows how livestock are often treated in the United States.
"The film Death On A Factory Farm is a documentary about the treatment of livestock in the United States, where virtually no federal laws regulate conditions in which food animals are bred, raised and slaughtered--and economic efficiency is the prevailing consideration in self-governance." It is a huge humane society alert that will help make everyday people more aware of the behaviors and events that occur on farms that they are unaware of. The movie contains clips of investigations that lead to court cases for farmers. The producers claim it may be hard to watch because it holds many disturbing yet real ideas. This may effect many people by educating them on facts that are kept on the down low by the agricultural businesses.
http://documentaries.about.com/b/2009/04/1/death-on-a-factory-farm-debuts-on-hbo-.htm
factory farming 1 (week 2)
"Antibiotics: Misused on factor farms"
April 1st, 2009
Summary: A very large percentage of antibiotics are used on animals and this may be obusing the power of the drugs.
"according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, an estimated 70% of antibiotics in the U.S. are used on animals". Dr. Jay Graham was a researcher at the john hopkins center for a livable future and in 2009 he found evidence that drug resistant bacteria was widespread in americas industrial farms.The antibiotics are used for short term gains but have long term effects. Its not used for healing sick animals but instead to promote growth and improve production which would allow farmers to make more money. This may harm my family and I because it may make animals resistant to certain problems that affect me when i consume the products we get from the animal. Also it unatural and unhealthy.
http://www.livablefutureblog.com/2009/04/antibiotics-misused-on-factory-farms/
April 1st, 2009
Summary: A very large percentage of antibiotics are used on animals and this may be obusing the power of the drugs.
"according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, an estimated 70% of antibiotics in the U.S. are used on animals". Dr. Jay Graham was a researcher at the john hopkins center for a livable future and in 2009 he found evidence that drug resistant bacteria was widespread in americas industrial farms.The antibiotics are used for short term gains but have long term effects. Its not used for healing sick animals but instead to promote growth and improve production which would allow farmers to make more money. This may harm my family and I because it may make animals resistant to certain problems that affect me when i consume the products we get from the animal. Also it unatural and unhealthy.
http://www.livablefutureblog.com/2009/04/antibiotics-misused-on-factory-farms/
Sunday, March 29, 2009
factory farming 2
"factory farming dairy production"
unknown author
Summary: Some dairy cows are forced to have a calf every year. "Like human beings, cows have a nine-month gestation period, and so giving birth every twelve months is physically demanding. The cows are also artificially re-impregnated while they are still lactating from their previous birthing, so their bodies are still producing milk during seven months of their nine-month pregnancy. With genetic manipulation and intensive production technologies, it is common for modern dairy cows to produce 100 pounds of milk a day — ten times more than they would produce naturally." As a result, the cows' bodies are under constant stress, and they are at risk for numerous health problems.
Approximately half of the country's dairy cows suffer from a bacterial infection of their udders. These cows often become so sick they cannot even stand so at early ages they are slaughtered and used for their meat. Instead of living 25 years they often only make it to about 4. Although the cows are being abused this occurs because it brings in a higher profit for farmers. This does not directly affect me but it does make me feel sad for the helpless cows.
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/factoryfarming/dairy/
unknown author
Summary: Some dairy cows are forced to have a calf every year. "Like human beings, cows have a nine-month gestation period, and so giving birth every twelve months is physically demanding. The cows are also artificially re-impregnated while they are still lactating from their previous birthing, so their bodies are still producing milk during seven months of their nine-month pregnancy. With genetic manipulation and intensive production technologies, it is common for modern dairy cows to produce 100 pounds of milk a day — ten times more than they would produce naturally." As a result, the cows' bodies are under constant stress, and they are at risk for numerous health problems.
Approximately half of the country's dairy cows suffer from a bacterial infection of their udders. These cows often become so sick they cannot even stand so at early ages they are slaughtered and used for their meat. Instead of living 25 years they often only make it to about 4. Although the cows are being abused this occurs because it brings in a higher profit for farmers. This does not directly affect me but it does make me feel sad for the helpless cows.
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/factoryfarming/dairy/
factory farming
"factory farming environmental impact"
unknown author
Summary: To much animal agriculture depletes natural recources. It also causes waste, and the poor practice has forced farmers touse lots of land. "Forests, wetlands, and other natural ecosystems and wildlife habitats have been decimated and turned into crop and grazing land. Scarce fossil fuels, groundwater, and topsoil resources which took millenium to develop are now disappearing."
There is 130 times more waste being produced by these animals than that produced by humans in the united states. "Agricultural runoff has killed millions of fish, and is the main reason why 60% of America's rivers and streams are "impaired".In states with concentrated animal agriculture, the waterways have become rife with pfiesteria bacteria." In addition to killing fish, pfiesteria causes open sores, nausea, memory loss, fatigue and disorientation in humans. Even groundwater is being contaminated. This is not good. It may effect me in the since of my water being polluted but maybe we have all of these animals because its necessary for humans to eat their products.
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/factoryfarming/environment/
unknown author
Summary: To much animal agriculture depletes natural recources. It also causes waste, and the poor practice has forced farmers touse lots of land. "Forests, wetlands, and other natural ecosystems and wildlife habitats have been decimated and turned into crop and grazing land. Scarce fossil fuels, groundwater, and topsoil resources which took millenium to develop are now disappearing."
There is 130 times more waste being produced by these animals than that produced by humans in the united states. "Agricultural runoff has killed millions of fish, and is the main reason why 60% of America's rivers and streams are "impaired".In states with concentrated animal agriculture, the waterways have become rife with pfiesteria bacteria." In addition to killing fish, pfiesteria causes open sores, nausea, memory loss, fatigue and disorientation in humans. Even groundwater is being contaminated. This is not good. It may effect me in the since of my water being polluted but maybe we have all of these animals because its necessary for humans to eat their products.
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/issues/factoryfarming/environment/
Sunday, March 22, 2009
mining 2
"Sierra Leone diamond miners go for gold"
March 20, 2009
Summary: Lately miners have been turning to gold since its prices have risen.
Gold has currently become a popular item to mine for. Diamonds on the other hand are causeing companies to lose money lately. That is why some companies are hoping to mine for gold in hopes of a better profit with that."Already in 2009 we have issued 10 licenses for gold, which is a large increase on last year, and we expect to issue more." "Diamond prices have fallen 7% this year according to Polished Prices, an independent news and price list provider." Nevertheless not all diamond mining companies are making the switch. Some are just laying off workers for the time being.This is not that great of news for me. Gold is something valued from my grandmas generation. To me it is no very attractive as jewlery. Who knows maybe it will be helpful in providing people with jobs around the world.
http://www.mining-journal.com/production-and-markets/sierra-leone-diamond-miners-go-for-gold
March 20, 2009
Summary: Lately miners have been turning to gold since its prices have risen.
Gold has currently become a popular item to mine for. Diamonds on the other hand are causeing companies to lose money lately. That is why some companies are hoping to mine for gold in hopes of a better profit with that."Already in 2009 we have issued 10 licenses for gold, which is a large increase on last year, and we expect to issue more." "Diamond prices have fallen 7% this year according to Polished Prices, an independent news and price list provider." Nevertheless not all diamond mining companies are making the switch. Some are just laying off workers for the time being.This is not that great of news for me. Gold is something valued from my grandmas generation. To me it is no very attractive as jewlery. Who knows maybe it will be helpful in providing people with jobs around the world.
http://www.mining-journal.com/production-and-markets/sierra-leone-diamond-miners-go-for-gold
Mining
"Australian state approves US$2.8 bn port project"
March 20,2009
Summary: Western Australia signed off on a $4 billion rail and port project on Friday, aimed at boosting exports and helping the development of new mining areas
"Construction on the project is set to start in 2010-11 with exports from 2013-14. The port could eventually ship up to 45Mt."MAny countries will beifit from this iron-ore rich project.(especially China). Prices started rising Sometime in 2002 for iron-ore when it became a more needed element. This may benefit me because in some way it may change the economy which is looking pretty poor currently but i doubt it.I'm not sure how in demand steel or metal is currently. The mining may harm people in accidents and such. It would be a scary job!
http://www.mining-journal.com/production-and-markets/australian-state-approves-us$2.8-bln-port-project
March 20,2009
Summary: Western Australia signed off on a $4 billion rail and port project on Friday, aimed at boosting exports and helping the development of new mining areas
"Construction on the project is set to start in 2010-11 with exports from 2013-14. The port could eventually ship up to 45Mt."MAny countries will beifit from this iron-ore rich project.(especially China). Prices started rising Sometime in 2002 for iron-ore when it became a more needed element. This may benefit me because in some way it may change the economy which is looking pretty poor currently but i doubt it.I'm not sure how in demand steel or metal is currently. The mining may harm people in accidents and such. It would be a scary job!
http://www.mining-journal.com/production-and-markets/australian-state-approves-us$2.8-bln-port-project
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