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May 8, 2016

EPA removes report that glyphosate does not cause cancer from its website. " Carcinogenic or Not?"



The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) removed a report from its website where they concluded that glyphosate was “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans.” The report has been pulled offline on May 2, 2016 along with 13 other documents.

Reuter reports that the regulatory agency took down the report as well as the other documents because they were not final. In a clarificatory email, EPA explained that the 86-pages report has been published “inadvertently” and that their review of the chemical has not been finished yet. However, the report was dated Oct. 1, 2015, was labeled as “final Cancer Assessment Document”, with the word “FINAL” being clearly printed on every single page of the document. In their report, the EPA allegedly claimed that glyphosate, the ingredient found in Monsanto’s common herbicide Roundup, was “not likely to be carcinogenic to humans.”

On the other hand, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on its latest report, classified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A),” raising several controversies. During his recent interview on Here & Now, Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant insisted on claiming that Roundup is not carcinogen for humans. “It’s 40 years old,” he said, explaining how “virtually every year of its life it’s been under a review somewhere in the world by regulatory authorities.” Monsanto keeps claiming that the EPA’s document should be issued as an “official classification” while the regulator responded that their cancer review is not complete and that it will be peer reviewed by the end of 2016.


http://trofire.com/2016/05/06/glyphosate-carcinogenic-not-epa-takes-report-offline/
May 8, 2016

Levaquin, Cipro, Avelox - now linked to aortic defect - even past users

Each year, more than 20 million prescriptions are written for high-potency antibiotics that have been linked to deadly heart problems. Big Pharma has tried to keep these dangers out of the public spotlight, but as the death toll continues to climb, that’s becoming harder and harder.

A new case has emerged with Levaquin, which possibly causes permanent heart damage. America’s Lawyer, Mike Papantonio, discusses this with attorney Bryan Aylstock…


http://trofire.com/2016/05/04/popular-anti-biotics-may-cause-severe-heart-damage-fda-nothing1/

First it was peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage, tendon ruptures, etc. from these drugs - now they are linked to damage in the lining of the aorta. Researcher say they are over-prescribed for minor issues. Dr Mahyar Etminan, Univ of British Columbia : " told The New York Times that overusing these drugs is like “trying to kill a fly with an automatic weapon.”

https://www.drugwatch.com/cipro-levaquin-avelox/











May 7, 2016

Jury awards $55 million against Johnson & Johnson in talcum powder ovarian cancer trial

Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has lost their second case in talcum powder-related litigation in a sign of what is to come for the company. Now that the ball has begun rolling in the litigation against Johnson & Johnson for their cancer-causing use of talcum powder, we can expect to see many more payouts from the corporate giant as it faces nearly 1,200 other similar cases.

The journey began earlier this year when Johnson & Johnson lost their first case against an Alabama woman who claimed that her daily use of talc-containing J&J product “Shower to Shower” had caused her ovarian cancer. The family of victim Jacqueline Fox was awarded a hefty $72 million in the verdict against J&J. Unfortunately, Fox’s cancer killer her before justice could be served.

Though Johnson & Johnson declared that they intended to appeal the ruling, the strong case opened the door to the thousands of others.


Mike Papantonio (Americas's best lawyer) weighed in:

“It’s very difficult to hide the truth about conduct as ugly as what we’ve seen with Johnson & Johnson in a case like this. It’s just a matter of time until they must confront the reality of where they are.”


http://drugsafetynews.com/2016/05/03/johnson-johnson-hit-55-million-jury-verdict-talcum-powder-ovarian-cancer-trial/
April 12, 2016

Great article on Huff Po right now about NY - Bernie vs Hillary




http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-hanley/after-winning-7-straight_b_9630874.html

In contrast to Clinton’s rally in New York, Sanders’ had not only attracted nearly twenty times the people, but the tens of thousands of Sanders supporters also came bearing thousands of homemade signs, puppets and don’t forget, free hugs.

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Artist/Professional Photographer living the rural life at 6500 ft in the high desert of NM in a passive solar ( plus solar panels) house built by my longtime guy friend and me with the help of two friends. Two half husky super fabulous dogs - Bouba & Jazz, a Roo & 3 chickens.
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