The ‘shutdown’ of the US government and the financial climax associated with a deadline date, leading to a possible ‘debt default’ by the federal government, is a money-making undertaking for Wall Street. Several overlapping political and economic agendas are unfolding. [...]

A documentary about cannabis in the UK. It looks at the history of the plant, the facts, its many uses and the laws and politics surrounding it. Follow two young filmmakers on a shoe string budget, as they try to unravel what prohibition of cannabis really means, who it affects, who profits from it and why it was prohibited in the first place. Featuring interviews with; a cannabis activist, a hyd [...]

The first videos of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have surfaced since he received asylum in Russia. The footage, provided by WikiLeaks, was taken during the Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence awards ceremony. [...]

The National Security Agency is logging hundreds of millions of email and instant messaging contacts belonging to Americans and others around the world, according to a report based on documents provided by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. [...]

A US debt default could hit on Thursday, and world leaders are second guessing the dominant role America plays in finance. Regardless of the final decision in Washington, confidence and credibility in the US has already eroded. In an editorial published by the Chinese state-owned press agency Xinhua, a columnist says the US economy has ‘failed’ and put many countries who hold state assets in d [...]

We have an abundant cleaner and more efficient forms of energy in our environment. In order to extract these forms of energy, we need to understand them better. During the past one hundred years, many scientists and inventors, such as Nikola Tesla, Tariel Kapanadze, John Searl, and Stanley Meyer, etc., have performed experiments to prove the existence of such energy sources and some of them have p [...]

Some 9,000 activists took to the streets of Tokyo on Sunday to protest nuclear power. The march comes as Japanese authorities are considering restarting the country's nuclear reactors, which were shut down in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster. [...]

42 years after Vietnam testimony, Kerry returns to Congress with Syria plea. In 1971, a young Naval lieutenant named John Kerry pleaded with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to stop a war. Four decades later, Kerry will return to that same committee table, this time as Secretary of State, to advocate for U.S. military action in Syria. [...]

Now anyone in the world can seek out your facebook profile. Over the years Facebook has been slowly scaling back their privacy settings, taking more and more control away from the user. One recent change that has been upsetting Facebook users is the fact that now anyone can find your profile by searching your name in their database. [...]

This is a one way trip to collapse, your only choice is to be ware and prepared or historical roadkill. Get your Silver Bullet Silver Shield coins. Peter Schiff Warns of Economic Collapse and Martial law Collapse of the Industrial Civilization | Interview with Michael Ruppert Dollarocracy: Desecrating Democracy One Dollar at a Time | Interview with Robert McChesney †[...]

Abby Martin speaks with Michael Ruppert, investigative journalist and author of "Crossing the Rubicon," about destructive energy policies, the global energy crisis and the potential for a collapse of industrial civilization as we know it unless people become more than just passive actors. Peter Schiff Warns of Economic Collapse and Martial law “Dollar valueless, about to [...]

A computer system upgrade shut down the Electronic Benefits Transfer System nationwide on Saturday, leaving a countless number of shoppers stranded at the register. At about 9 a.m. Saturday, reports from across the country began pouring in that customers’ EBT cards were not working in stores. [...]

The second planned march against agricultural giant Monsanto takes place around the world this weekend. The protesters are rallying against the company'€™s use of genetically modified organisms and trying to raise awareness about its corporate practices. [...]

Prisoner training: Don't complain about your grope down. Travelers who crack jokes about the TSA’s ludicrous security procedures could face arrest, according to a new loudspeaker warning being broadcast at airports in the U.S. While traveling through George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Matt Miller heard a security announcement repeatedly aired on the airport intercom that left him d [...]

Click for Larger Image Information on US death penalty costs, trends, statistics and other facts from Amnesty International. Join the campaign to end capital punishment! The death penalty, both in the U.S. and around the world, is discriminatory and is used disproportionately against the poor, minorities and members of racial, ethnic and religious communities. >>>Click Here to read th [...]

It’s National Depression Screening Day — and a good time to acknowledge all the potential reasons for 20-somethings to be depressed (no job, no partner, no money…). We’re here to help you get out of a rut and enjoy this dynamic decade. The positive news is that these emotions are pretty common and typically pass by the time people hit the big 3-0. [...]

We consume too much sugar, too much cheese, and too much food in general. It’s easy to blame the over-sized portions at restaurants, but maybe we should figure out why we’re so inclined to overeat in the first place. One of the biggest problems is that we continue to eat too darn much. [...]

The people of Germany, with their reputation for having an industrial-strength work ethic, may not spring to mind as the happiest or healthiest people around. Yes, Germans are better known for their beer and brats than their wellness rituals. But at the same time, with their unique ways to relax, unplug, enjoy nature, and tap into the wisdom of their rich traditions, Germans have lot to teach the [...]

Facing a shortage of supplies for lethal injections, US law enforcement officials have begun executing prisoners with an animal anesthetic that has not been approved at the federal level, with the first such execution coming this week. European pharmacies, citing a moral issue with capital punishment, have stopped sending certain drugs to regions of the US that still carry out the death penalty, [...]

Fall fruits and veggies make for more than just a delicious Thanksgiving spread. It turns out autumn’s colorful bounty is also packed with essential vitamins and nutrients. Fruits like apples, cranberries, and kiwis aren’t just rich in flavor — they offer essential vitamins and antioxidants, which boost immunity, slow aging, and may help fight cancer. [...]

Edward Snowden is safe in Russia, but the fates of journalists who helped him and published his leaks are now of more concern for WikiLeaks, Julian Assange said in an exclusive interview with RT Spanish "€˜Behind the News"€™ host Eva Golinger. Assange also shared his views on the NSA scandal in Latin America and the future of freedom of information. [...]

Loquat leaf is a traditional remedy for respiratory support, liver health, and even the brain. It is a potent antioxidant and here we examine its benefits. Loquat, also known as Eriobotrya japonica, is a moderately sized tree found in subtropical climates that has a history of use in traditional and herbal medicine. Although the loquat bears edible fruit that is rich in calcium, iron, vitamin A, a [...]