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Activists Erupt Over Monsanto Plan to Build GMO Lab on Nation’s Most Sacred Native Farmland

As the ink on the Monsanto/Bayer deal dries, Monsanto is still actively expanding in the United States, even in the face of protests. (In Argentina, protesters recently shut down a Monsanto seed plant after months of activism and marches through the streets.) But this time they are gunning for one of the most sacred and historically rich native agricultural areas in the United States, to build a GMO seed development greenhouse. That idea has been described as, “like putting a factory in a nature sanctuary.” Many (the area is full of mostly small farmers and they wonder why the county...

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Homeopathic Kids’ Products Recalled Due to Belladonna

Raritan Pharmaceuticals, makers of CVS Homeopathic Infants’ Teething Tablets, Kids Relief Homeopathic Ear Relief Oral Liquid and CVS Homeopathic Kids’ Ear Relief Liquid, has issued a recall of kids’ homeopathic ear relief liquid and teething tablets. According to the FDA, the recalled products contain varying levels of belladonna extract and when consumed in large doses, it can be dangerous or fatal. At this time, the recall is precautionary as there have been no reports of harm to consumers. From the article: “The recall is a precautionary action,” confirmed Sushant Pradhan, a Raritan Pharmaceuticals representative. He said the recalled products contain...

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Jackson Browne Plays Anti-DAPL Concert in North Dakota

Meanwhile, on Sunday night, musical legends Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt performed a benefit concert for the Standing Rock protesters. Jackson Browne made headlines last month when he signed an open letter to Kelcy Warren, CEO of Energy Transfer Partners, which owns the pipeline. Warren also owns a small music label, Music Road Records, which once released a Jackson Browne tribute CD. Browne said, “I do not support the Dakota Access pipeline. I will be donating all of the money I have received from this album to date, and any money received in the future, to the tribes who...

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Lady Gaga’s New Album ‘Joanne’ Is A Tribute To Her Aunt Who Died of Lupus

Just this past October, Lady Gaga released her fifth album entitled, Joanne. Named for her late aunt, who died at 19 from complications of her lupus, Joanne Germanotta was so traumatized by sexual assault that her lupus flared up. Sadly, she died very quickly after her assault. That understandable tragedy, stayed with Gaga and her family and was an inspiration. From the article: “Though Gaga never got to meet Joanne (she passed away 12 years before the singer was born), she often shares the many ways in which her aunt touched her life. Joanne is one of Gaga’s middle names...

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