Monsanto guilty of chemical poisoning in France
By Marion Douet
Reuters
February 13, 2012
(Reuters) – A French court on Monday declared U.S. biotech giant Monsanto(MON.N) guilty of chemical poisoning of a French farmer, a judgment that could lend weight to other health claims against pesticides.
In the first such case heard in court in France, grain grower Paul Francois says he suffered neurological problems including memory loss, headaches and stammering after inhaling Monsanto’s (MON.N) Lasso weedkiller in 2004.
He blames the agri-business giant for not providing adequate warnings on the product label.
The ruling was given by a court in Lyon, southeast France, which ordered an expert opinion of Francois’s losses to establish the sum of damages.
Lawyers for Monsanto could not immediately be reached for comment.
Previous health claims from farmers have foundered because of the difficulty of establishing clear links between illnesses and exposure to pesticides.
“I am alive today, but part of the farming population is going to be sacrificed and is going to die because of this,” Francois, 47, told Reuters.
300,000 Organic Farmers Sue Monsanto in Federal Court: Decision on March 31st to Go to Trial
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By Jane Ayers
Nation of Change
February 12, 2012
Little did Willie Nelson know when he recorded “Crazy” years ago just how crazy it would become for our cherished family farmers in America. Nelson, President of Farm Aid, has recently called for the national Occupy movement to declare an “Occupy the Food System” action.
Nelson states, “Corporate control of our food system has led to the loss of millions of family farmers, destruction of our soil…”
Hundreds of citizens, (even including NYC chefs in their white chef hats) joined Occupy the Food System groups, ie Food Democracy Now, gathered outside the Federal Courts in Manhattan on January 31st, to support organic family farmers in their landmark lawsuit against Big Agribusiness giant Monsanto. (Organic Seed Growers & Trade Association v. Monsanto) Oral arguments were heard that day concerning the lawsuit by 83 plaintiffs representing over 300,000 organic farmers, organic seed growers, and organic seed businesses.
The lawsuit addresses the bizarre and shocking issue of Monsanto harassing and threatening organic farmers with lawsuits of “patent infringement” if any organic farmer ends up with any trace amount of GM seeds on their organic farmland.
Judge Naomi Buckwald heard the oral arguments on Monsanto’s Motion to Dismiss, and the legal team from Public Patent Foundation represented the rights of American organic farmers against Monsanto, maker of GM seeds, [and additionally, Agent Orange, dioxin, etc.]
After hearing the arguments, Judge Buckwald stated that on March 31st she will hand down her decision on whether the lawsuit will move forward to trial.
Not only does this lawsuit debate the issue of Monsanto potentially ruining the organic farmers’ pure seeds and crops with the introduction of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) seeds anywhere near the organic farms, but additionally any nearby GM fields can withstand Monsanto’s Roundup herbicides, thus possibly further contaminating the organic farms nearby if Roundup is used.
Of course, the organic farmers don’t want anything to do with that ole contaminated GM seed in the first place. In fact, that is why they are certified organic farmers. Hello? But now they have to worry about getting sued by the very monster they abhor, and even have to spend extra money and land (for buffers which only sometimes deter the contaminated seed from being swept by the wind into their crop land). At this point, they are even having to resort to not growing at all the following organic plants: soybeans, corn, cotton, sugar beets, and canola, …just to protect themselves from having any (unwanted) plant that Monsanto could possibly sue them over.
“Crazy, crazy for feeling so…..”
Little did Willie Nelson know when he recorded “Crazy” years ago just how crazy it would become for our cherished family farmers in America. Nelson, President of Farm Aid, has recently called for theNationNation of Change
Oklahoma lawmaker wants to stop Pepsi from using aborted fetus cells in soda flavoring research
By Ethan A. Huff
Natural News
January 24, 2012
(NaturalNews) In order to simulate various flavors in processed foods, some food manufacturers are actually using aborted fetal cells to test and produce these artificial chemical enhancers that millions of Americans consume every single day. Concerned about the ethical and moral implications of such a process, Oklahoma Senator Ralph Shortey has introduced new legislation to prohibit this practice from occurring in his home state.
Senomyx, a California-based biotechnology company that specializes in developing food flavorings, is one such company that uses aborted embryonic cells to create “isolated human taste receptors,” which are used in the production of food chemicals. And this company has partnered with several major food manufacturers, including Kraft, PepsiCo, and Nestle (http://www.naturalnews.com/032043_human_fetal_cells_artificial_flavors.html).
“There is a potential that there are companies that are using aborted human babies in their research and development of basically enhancing flavor for artificial flavors,” Sen. Shortey is quoted as saying by KRMG News Talk Radio. “What I am saying is that if it does happen then we are not going to allow it to manufacture here.”
According to Children of God for Life (CGL), a pro-life watchdog group, Senomyx uses HEK 293 to produce its artificial flavor enhancing chemicals. HEK 293 is code for human embryonic kidney cells that are manipulated to produce taste receptors that express a specific protein known as the G protein. But CGL says the company could also use animal, insect, or other more acceptably-derived cells instead, and still procure the same results.
While aborted fetal cells are not necessarily in the final products made by PepsiCo, Kraft, or Nestle, such cells appear to needlessly play a part in the production of artificial flavor chemicals used by these companies. And since there are viable alternatives to this questionable practice, Sen. Shortey, CGL, and many others are calling for its end.
As we reported previously, the Campbell Soup company used to be a Senomyx partner until CGL contacted them about the fetal cell issue. Shortly thereafter, reports indicate that Campbell’s officially cut ties with Senomyx, which in 2003 filed a patent for “recombinant (genetically modified) methods for expressing a functional sweet taste receptor.”
Sources for this article include:
http://www.krmg.com/news/news/local/food-containing-fetuses-targeted-under-new-oklaho/nG7P7/
http://www.naturalnews.com/032043_human_fetal_cells_artificial_flavors.html
End the Lie Radio with Madison Ruppert – Episode 2 [audio]
Madison Ruppert
End The Lie Radio
February 3, 2012
http://EndtheLie.com
Radio show page: http://bitly.com/etlradio
Massive amount of information covered on the second episode of End the Lie radio with Madison Ruppert, Bob Tuskin, Jules, and Josh from Anti-Tyranny News.
Just a couple of the things we cover are:
– The F-BOMB miniature $50 spy computer which can hack Wi-Fi networks, monitor and relay data, etc. all while giving the government total plausible deniability. This means that they can more easily conduct widespread illegal surveillance of people in the United States and around the world without worrying about getting caught.
– The disturbing trend of police departments across the United states refurbishing armored trucks in order to outfit them with surveillance equipment. They then use these vehicles to harass, intimidate and criminalize people without having to pay attention by that pesky thing called probable cause and the legal system.
– Monsanto, the dangers of Roundup, general Monsanto corruption
– Cannabis and how if it was legalized it would likely get dominated by corporations like Monsanto who could control the seeds and production.
– Taking back the country from the local level, how Sheriffs can act as a buffer between a tyrannical federal government and the American people.
– Much more! Listen to find out and be sure to tune in every Sunday!
Is there metal in your cereal? Here is proof. You can do it yourself! [video]
Vaccine Liberation Army
January 29, 2012
[hat tip: Michael Edwards]
The Front – Episode 180: Front Lines in the War on Humanity [audio]
The Front
January 30, 2012
Tonight on The Front:
In geopolitical news – Hey Iran, you know you’ve made it when the US is building a special bomb just for you.
In GMO news – We’ll take a look at GMO’s, Haitian farmers, and Bill “the lying scumbag eugenicist” Gates. I had a fantasy where I forced him to take all the vaccines he funds, made him eat and drink GMO foods, and then forced into another room full of GMO mosquitoes. I woke up smiling.
In health and wellness news – We’ll talk cleansing the body to slim down, exude energy, think clearer, digest peacefully, reduce symptoms of chronic health conditions. As well as Neotame, the unknown toxin allowed by the FDA into our food chain.
In survival and prepper news – We’ll cover Selco’s latest blog entry concerning SHTF medical needs, wants, and truths.
Open Phone lines, all callers welcome 917-889-3064
Warning: Show content may change without notice.
The Front – Episode 179: Front Lines in the War on Humanity [audio]
The Front
January 26, 2012
In Political News- We will continue to discuss Plan B, better known as,WTF are you going to do when Ron Paul isn’t president? Also, Nobama! Barry too busy keepin’ it real to show up for his Georgia court date. Plus we’ll take a look at a possible false flag scenario concerning Iran.
In health news- With digestive problems rampant in the US which transfers into poor nutrient absorption leading to weak immune systems and poor health, what can we do? The initials are D.E., we’ll talk about it tonight.
In Survival/Preparedness- Food demystified, we’ll go over some hints,tips, and rumors about storing your stuff!
Open Phone Lines 917-889-3064
WARNING: Show content may change without notice!
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