[Monsanto losing Ground]

To all those who spoke up against Monsanto, and the abominations they call food, to all those who spread the word, attended the protests, made signs, donated to anti-GMO groups, and who bought non-GMO products- We are now seeing the fruits of our labors. Before us is laid the proof of the power of the people. You may not have realized it, but Monsanto was frightened by the unity, and massiveness of this growing movement. And they were frightened on May 25th, when the people rose up to march against them. We are proving that the days of blind and dumb acceptance are behind us. We must keep our momentum. Monsanto is being pushed out of Europe, and they are going to do their best to hold on to their last, and strongest foothold, America. If Monsanto loses in the U.S., they will lose everywhere. It is time for America to show it's resolve. 

Monsanto is losing ground fast, and we are now getting backing be influential people. Connecticut governor Dannel P. Malloy is committed to sign a piece of legislation that was overwhelmingly approved, requiring food manufacturers to identify and label genetically modified ingredients. Ben & Jerry's Icecream has released a statment saying they are going non-GMO.  Mark Bittman, lead food columnist for the Times magazine wrote an article criticizing GMOs.  The April 2 column, "Why Do G.M.O.'s Need Protection?", started out with "Genetic engineering in agriculture has disappointed many people who once had hopes for it." That's right, even people once pushing for GM foods are now raising doubts.

Bittman continued: "...genetic engineering, or, more properly, transgenic engineering - in which a gene, usually from another species of plant, bacterium or animal, is inserted into a plant in the hope of positively changing its nature - has been disappointing."

"In the nearly 20 years of applied use of G.E. in agriculture there have been two notable 'successes,' along with a few less notable ones. These are crops resistant to Monsanto's Roundup herbicide (Monsanto develops both the seeds and the herbicide to which they're resistant) and crops that contain their own insecticide. The first have already failed, as so-called superweeds have developed resistance to Roundup, and the second are showing signs of failing, as insects are able to develop resistance to the inserted Bt toxin - originally a bacterial toxin - faster than new crop variations can be generated."

"The result is that the biggest crisis in monocrop agriculture - something like 90 percent of all soybeans and 70 percent of corn is grown using Roundup Ready seed - lies in glyphosate's inability to any longer provide total or even predictable control, because around a dozen weed species have developed resistance to it."

Not too long ago, no one with a good career in any sort of media would dare question Monsanto's divine right to rule food, but times are changing, and Monsanto is losing it's appeal.

Mark Bittman, lead food columnist for the Times magazine 

 He takes a definite and practical stand against the effectiveness of GMOs. Giving insightful information  that at no point seems biased or impractical. 


This is the kind of person we need to convince those in it for the money that GM crops are a time bomb. 

Thank you, Mark Bittman.

Experts Warn Consumers Processed Meat Is Unsafe For Human Consumption

Informed consumers have known for a while now that the Sodium nitrates found in processed meats are unhealthy, and unfit for human consumption, but these beliefs have been reaffirmed by the World Cancer Research Fund.

Sodium nitrate is added to processed meats by manufacturers for the purpose of preventing botulism by inhibiting the growth of clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes it. It also helps to keep the meat from spoiling as quickly. You might not recognize your favorite brand of hot dogs, or lunch meat without the addition of Sodium nitrate, as it effects the color and flavor of the finished product.

While sodium nitrate has long been considered safe by the FDA, natural health experts, as well as a number of physicians and scientist have warned of their possible side effects.

After a five-year project spanning 7,000 studies, cancer researchers published their conclusion in The World Cancer Research Fund’s report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective (2007). They declared that all people should immediately stop buying and eating processed meat products and that processed meats are too dangerous for human consumption. 
 The report can be downloaded for free at dietandcancerreport.org.

The harmful additives in processed meats have been linked to the following health risks:

• Colorectal cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Leukemia
• Breast cancer
• Brain tumors
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Pancreatic cancer

Many people might find themselves a little unsure of the differences between processed meat and fresh meat, so we will briefly go over the basic characteristics of both.

Fresh meat: Has only one ingredient-the meat itself. It must be refrigerated, and has a relatively short shelf-life. It is usually packaged in simple, minimal wrappers.

Processed meat: Has a long shelf-life, and contains many ingredients. And almost always contains sodium nitrate.

Processed meats include:

• Hot Dogs
• Sandwich Meat
• Ham
• Meat in canned soup
• Pepperoni
• Bologna
• Breakfast sausage
• Meat in kids’ lunch products
• Beef jerky
• Deli meat
• Meat in frozen pizza
• Sausage
• Bacon

Remember that no company will tell you their product is dangerous if they can avoid it. The best way to avoid the health risks associated with processed meats is to boycott them all together, or to find a local source of these products that does not add harmful ingredients.

March Against Monsanto, May 25th, 2013

March Against Monsanto, Tucson AZ, was, I think, a huge success. Many people showed up to support our cause, and it was nice to see that everything was carried out safely, and without complication. I was pleased to see many people, with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and opinions come together to share information and ideas. I must say, it was a pleasant change of pace, to be able to talk to a large number of people that shared many of my views, and understood what I was talking about. It's truly satisfying to see a community come together with a common denomination, and with the same intentions. I especially enjoyed the fact that there were many young participants, educating children is a good way to bring up a generation that won't allow abominations like Monsanto to exist.  Below are some photos I took at the event. I'd like to thank everyone who showed up, and marched with us.