“Last Hours” is the first in a series of short films that explore the perils of climate change and the solutions to avert climate disaster. Each subsequent film will highlight fact-based challenges facing the human race, and offer solutions to ameliorate these crises. The initial short film series will Continue reading
Foods That Block Potassium Absorption
Foods That Block Potassium Absorption
Potassium is a mineral found in many foods that aids your body in balancing fluids. It works in conjunction with sodium. Potassium is also responsible for proper muscle contraction and the muscles’ resting phase after physical exertion. Levels of this mineral should be kept steady and not drop too low or go too high. Extreme highs or lows of potassium levels can be fatal. Watching your diet carefully is important. Most of our potassium intake comes from our diet and is found in fruits and vegetables. Additives and foods can block our body’s absorption of potassium.
The Costs of Capitalism’s Crisis: Who Will Pay?
Uploaded on Jan 27, 2012
Economics Professor Richard Wolff details the problems of capitalism and urges our recognizing its obsolescence and replacing it with institutions that truly serve the people.
Talk at Church of All Souls in New York City, January 24, 2012.
Camera, audio: Joe Friendly
And now, a little surprise, my Plan for Peaceful Revolution. Continue reading
Global Capitalism: November 2013 Monthly Update
Published on Nov 12, 2013
In addition to our usual shorter updates on major economic events in the news over the last month, major attention will be devoted to the following:
The federal government’s austerity policy, compromises with the Republicans over social security, medicare, Obama-care, etc.
The state and local governments’ austerity policies (summary of a major new report on state and local cutbacks) Continue reading
AUTO CORRECT
Has the self-driving car at last arrived?
BY BURKHARD BILGERNOVEMBER 25, 2013
The Google car knows every turn. It never gets drowsy or distracted, or wonders who has the right-of-way. Illustration by Harry Campbell.
Human beings make terrible drivers. They talk on the phone and run red lights, signal to the left and turn to the right. They drink too much beer and plow into trees or veer into traffic as they swat at their kids. They have blind spots, leg cramps, Continue reading
Jesse Endorses Marianne Williamson For Congress!
Published on Feb 6, 2014
Spiritual activist & congressional candidate Marianne Williamson joins the Governor #OffTheGrid for a candid discussion on the state of our union — and wins his endorsement!
Marianne Williamson Goes #OffTheGrid | Jesse Ventura Off The Grid – Ora TV Continue reading
Philip Seymour Hoffman dead at 46: Actor had 70 bags of heroin, prescription drugs at home
Sources say 70 baggies of heroin, at least 50 of which were unopened, was founded in the actor’s apartment — some with an ‘Ace of Hearts’ stamp, which police say they haven’t seen in New York City since 2012. Investigators also found about 20 hypodermic needles and five prescription drugs, including one used by heroin addicts to help kick a habit.
BY TINA MOORE, ROCCO PARASCANDOLA, JOE KEMP AND CORKY SIEMASZKO / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
PUBLISHED: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014, 12:09 PM
UPDATED: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014, 9:18 AM
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Philip Seymour Hoffman arrived Nov. 18 for the Los Angeles premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. The Oscar winner played gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee.
Philip Seymour Hoffman turned his West Village apartment into a drug den. Continue reading
Lorde performing ‘Royals’ at The Grammy’s 2014
Lorde has officially cemented her place as one of music’s elite thanks to her very first Grammys’ performance. With her hit song “Royals.”
Noreena’s TED talk: How to Use Experts
February 22nd, 2013
Professor Noreena Hertz addresses the audience at the third TED Salon in London, 2nd November 2010
We make important decisions every day – and we often rely on experts to help us decide. But, says economist Noreena Hertz, relying too much on experts can be limiting and even dangerous. She calls for us to start democratizing expertise — to listen not only to “surgeons and CEOs, but also to shop staff.” (Video duration: 18.19)
Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World
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This game-changing book empowers readers to become confident, independent, wise decision-makers— savvy to how our emotions, moods, and habits can trip us up. An investor wonders whether to put his money into the stock market or to keep it in a savings account. A patient is torn between opting for surgery and trying an experimental drug therapy. A college-bound student questions whether to take on debt to attend an Ivy League school or to choose a public institution with low tuition.
The Information Revolution 