| [New post] Fauci’s NIH Once Tested AIDS Drugs On Foster Children, Including Infants Posted: 30 Oct 2021 12:16 PM PDT aletho posted: " By Tom Pappert | National File | October 27, 2021 Anthony Fauci's National Institutes of Health once experimented on foster children with AIDS, testing experimental drugs on the children while almost always failing to provide an independent advocate " Anthony Fauci's National Institutes of Health once experimented on foster children with AIDS, testing experimental drugs on the children while almost always failing to provide an independent advocate to make sure the children remain safe and healthy. This happened throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, and the practice was exposed in 2005. According to Anthony Fauci's biography page on the official NIH website, the longest-serving government employee began working for the NIH in 1968. In 1984, Fauci became the Director of NIAID, a position he still holds today. As Director of NIAID, Fauci oversees research to "prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious and immune-mediated diseases, including HIV/AIDS" according to the website. In 1988, Fauci became the first Director of the Office of AIDS research. While Fauci was in these roles, it was revealed in 2005, the NIH oversaw the enrollment of thousands of foster children with AIDS into controversial programs that allowed them to receive experimental drugs designed to combat the illness. Some of these children later died, and most were not given independent advocates that were promised. According to John Soloman, then reporting for the Associated Press, the NIH "promised in writing to provide an independent advocate to safeguard the kids' well-being as they tested potent AIDS drugs," however, these advocates failed to materialize for almost every child involved. The subjects – foster children without stable home lives – ranged from infants to late teens. Solomon wrote that, with a general lack of oversight, "Several studies that enlisted foster children reported that patients suffered side effects such as rashes, vomiting and sharp drops in infection-fighting blood cells, and one reported a 'disturbing' higher death rate among children who took higher doses of a drug, records show." (READ MORE: NIH Quietly Changes Definition Of 'Gain-Of-Function' Amid Fauci, Wuhan Lab Scandal Fallout) "Some foster children died during studies," reported Solomon after noting that the majority of children appear to not have received an advocate. "State or city agencies said they could find no records that any deaths were directly caused by the experimental treatments," he noted. A 2009 article from The New York Times claims that no New York City children "died as a result of the trials" and that children in the city were not selected for the trials based on their race. Still, the Times found "that the agency had not always followed its own protocols and kept poor records." The Times also discovered that some of the children died, but those involved with the research asserted the deaths were unrelated to the experimental drugs. Interestingly, Fauci's name is not mentioned in any of the articles about foster children being used for experiments, despite him having a leadership position at the time. Further complicating the omission, Fauci was loathed by the LGBT community at the time the experiments were being conducted and when the news about the foster child experiments broke. (READ MORE: NIH Funds 'Toxic Brain Injection' Monkey Experiments, Holes Drilled Into Skulls, Devices Implanted Into Brains) In 2018, only two years before the mainstream media would lionize Fauci via its nonstop coverage of COVID-19, then-82-year-old AIDS activist Larry Kramer described Fauci as "The consummate manipulative bureaucrat who speaks out of too many sides of his mouth.'' Kramer died in May of 2020. We also know that Fauci was actively, personally engaged in AIDS research around the time the foster children were being used for experiments. In fact, Fauci told NPR earlier this year that, in the 1980s, he would clandestinely visit gay bath houses, bars, and night clubs with the goal of physically witnessing the transmission of HIV live and in person. |
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| [New post] Photo: LAS Cargo (Lineas Aereas Suramericanas) Boeing 737-48E (F) F-GZTT (HK-5385) (msn 27632) SEN (Keith Burton). Image: 955712. Posted: 30 Oct 2021 12:15 PM PDT Bruce Drum posted: " Copyright Photo: LAS Cargo (Lineas Aereas Suramericanas) Boeing 737-48E (F) F-GZTT (HK-5385) (msn 27632) SEN (Keith Burton). Image: 955712. " 
Copyright Photo: LAS Cargo (Lineas Aereas Suramericanas) Boeing 737-48E (F) F-GZTT (HK-5385) (msn 27632) SEN (Keith Burton). Image: 955712.
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| BuzzFeed - Animals Posted: 30 Oct 2021 12:11 PM PDT |
| [New post] TheWonderers have arrived in Global Village for Season 26 Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:48 AM PDT uaenews4u posted: " Get ready for adventure! TheWonderers have arrived in Global Village for Season 26 Global Village has welcomed some very special new members of their family who arrived by airship on Friday. Dubai, UAE, 30October 2021: Global Village, the UAE an" Get ready for adventure! TheWonderers have arrived in Global Village for Season 26 Global Village has welcomed some very special new members of their family who arrived by airship on Friday. Dubai, UAE, 30October 2021: Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, welcomedsome new members of the family during the Season 26opening event on October 29. The new Global Village characters are collectively known as "The Wonderers". Waleef and Zoyawere greeted by everyone's favourite friend, Ozka, as they touched down at Global Village in their massive airship. They arrived just in time to star in the premiere of their brand new stage show The Legend Of The Staff. Waleef and his friends performed to a packed audience and received tumultuous applauseat the end of the 27 minute show. Waleef has come a long way from his Arabian Wolf origins. He is now an accomplished adventurer who travels the globewith his best friends Zoya, the sassy "catizen" of the world and Ozka, the fun loving Quokka. The beautiful steampunk falcon, Aiyah, also made her debut appearance on the Global Village mainstage. Guests can catch the show every night except Tuesday throughout the season. Jaki Ellenby, Executive Director of Marketing and Events at Global Villagesaid: "We were thrilled to welcome The Wonderers to Global Village and are delighted that their show was such a success. These characters represent everything that Global Village is about so it's very fitting that they have decided to make Global Village their permanent home. We, like they, have an innate curiosity about the many wonders of our world and love to share these discoveries with our guests here in Dubai. Waleef is also keen to raise awareness about the plight of his Arabian Wolf cousins, now extinct in the UAE and an endangered species across the region" To commemorate their arrival the new fountain in Fireworks avenue is now home to 3 magnificent golden statues of The Wonderers.Guests can also watch the original Wonders of Waleefanimated pilot episode on the Global Village YouTube channel, website, app or at the Kids Theatre most nights of the season. The introduction of Augmented Reality (AR) on the both the app and the mobile website also allows guests to experience these incredible characters in the comfort of their own home or better yet for a particularly fun photo opp at the Park. For more information about The Wonderers, their stories and their origins, please visit:www.globalvillage.ae/wonderers -Ends- About Global Village Global Village is the first family destination for culture, entertainment and shopping in the region and amongst the most visited worldwide with 42,000 guests on average per day. Since its inception, it has embodied different aspects of the world and created a smile on the faces of millions of guests every season. It is a unique and integrated open-air destination for shopping, dining and entertainment experiences from around the world. Global Villages offers guests the largest and most varied range of events, shows and activities in the region. This lively Festival experience takes guests on a journey rich in culture, cuisine and awe-inspiring entertainment. This inclusive destination offers exceptional value with an entry ticket price of just AED 15. To download press releases, photos and videos please register on the new Global Village Media Portal: www.globalvillage.ae/media For media inquiries, please contact: Omar Abd Raboo Media Relations Manager MSL Group omar.abdraboo@mslgroup.com |
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| [New post] 1.5 lakh visit India Pavilion in 28 days Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:45 AM PDT uaenews4u posted: " 1.5 lakh visit India Pavilion in 28 days The Pavilion is among the most visited ones at Expo 2020 Dubai Array of cultural activities, musical and dance performances to mesmerize visitors during Diwali OCTOBER 29, 2021, DUBAI: The India Pavilion," 1.5 lakh visit India Pavilion in 28 days The Pavilion is among the most visited ones at Expo 2020 Dubai Array of cultural activities, musical and dance performances to mesmerize visitors during Diwali OCTOBER 29, 2021, DUBAI: The India Pavilion, one of the largest pavilions at the Expo 2020 Dubai,achieved150,000 visitors' milestoneon October 28, 2021, making it one of the mostvisited pavilions at the Expo. The India Pavilion has received 151,360 visitorssince its inauguration on October 1. With the upcoming Diwalicelebrations, the India Pavilion is gearing up to host several cultural and musical performances to entertain the visitors starting 2nd November. Strengthening India's position as a technological leader, the Pavilion will also showcase digital installations in AI and VR to mesmerize the audience. Commenting on the achievement, Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India in Dubai & Deputy Commissioner General for India at Expo 2020 Dubai said, "We are elatedto cross this milestone at the India Pavilion in such a short period of time and are expecting to achieve even bigger numbers as we progress. We look forward to celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights with great zeal to ensure that the visitors at the Expo 2020 Dubai get to experience the festival." The Pavilion has hosted many events pertaining to the growth sectors that have presented the 'New India' to the world and has opened a channel of investment opportunities and exchange of ideas with the world. The sessions have attracted various business delegates and international representatives, strengthening the headcount. A plethora of cultural activities have also been showcased at the India Pavilion during Dussehra and Navratri celebrations. These included folk dances, storytelling and music for countless visitors and dignitaries. The upcoming Diwali week will make India Pavilion an attractive destination with colourful installations and lighting in the form of Swarangoli or LED Rangoli, virtual display of firecrackers andevents including performances by leading Indian artists like Salim-Sulaiman, Vipul Mehta and bands like Rooh and Dhruv. "The Expo 2020 Dubai has truly transformed the way the world perceives our country. Diwali is popular across the globe and the Expo has given us a platform to showcase India's magnificence to the visitors. Given the large area dedicated to the India Pavilion, we are happy to see the enormous turnout and are prepared to host the enthusiastic visitors who are eager to get a glimpse of the Pavilion in coming days." added Dr Puri. The India Pavilion comprises of a four-storied structure where each level is dedicated to highlighting India's success across various sectors and states. India's vibrant culture, along with the diverse partnership opportunitiesand the growing popularity of Indian festivals, food, and cultural performances has attracted visitors across the globe. Additionally, a large Indian diaspora in the GCC nations has also been crucial in contributing to the footfalls. The India Pavilion, inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt. of Indiaon 1stOctober 2021 has observed various state and sector-specific events on Space, and Climate and Biodiversity weeks, where various investment and international collaboration opportunities have been secured for India. Similarly, states such as Gujarat and Karnataka, and UT of Ladakh have showcased their culture, roadmap for growth and investment opportunities by signing MoUs with relevant investors. The Pavilion is set to organise the Urban & Rural Development Week from 31st October- 2ndNovember, 2021. ToknowmoreaboutIndiaPavilionatExpo2020Dubai,pleasevisit: Website - https://www.indiaexpo2020.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/indiaatexpo2020/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indiaatexpo2020/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/IndiaExpo2020?s=09 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/india-expo-2020/?viewAsMember=true YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uOcYsc4g_JWMfS_Dz4Fhg/featured Koo - https://www.kooapp.com/profile/IndiaExpo2020 ToknowmoreaboutExpo2020Dubai,pleasevisit-https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en Formoreinformationoranymediaquery,pleasecontact - Mr. Vipin Chanddra APCO Worldwide Mob - +91 9582731432 Email – vchanddra@apcoworldwide.com Ms.Shalini Saigal APCOWorldwide Mob - +919619736883 Email–ssaigal@apcoworldwide.com |
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| [New post] False anti-Muslim spin added to Kerala entrepreneur’s dispute over ‘no halal’ restaurant Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:34 AM PDT Archit Mehta posted: "Around October 25, several prominent social media users claimed that a Kerala-based woman Thushara Ajith was attacked by a group of Muslim fanatics due to non-compliance with Halal in her hotel. BJP Kerala's president K Surendran made the same claim on Tw" Around October 25, several prominent social media users claimed that a Kerala-based woman Thushara Ajith was attacked by a group of Muslim fanatics due to non-compliance with Halal in her hotel. BJP Kerala's president K Surendran made the same claim on Twitter. He wrote, "What happened in Kakkanad is nothing less than Talibanism. I urge the people of Kerala to reject #HalalInvasion" Other BJP members who posted the claim include politician Sandeep Vachaspati, Anoop J (2K RTs) and CT Ravi. Rahul Easwar who identifies as a 'Hindu activist' also shared the claim (later deleted the tweet and apologised). This slideshow requires JavaScript. Several media outlets shared this claim including Malayalam-language news outlets Kurukshethra, Bharathlive, and Marunadan TV; mainstream media outlets such as The Times of India, India Times, NewsTrack Live and Zee News; and pro-BJP propaganda outlets such as OpIndia, RSS mouthpiece Organiser, Kreately and The Hindu Post. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Posts on the same topic by columnist Shefali Vaidya (3.8K RTs), BJP supporter Arun Pudur and FB user à´œിà´¤ിൻ à´œെ à´•ുà´±ുà´ª്à´ª് (1,2) gained high engagement. This slideshow requires JavaScript. FACT-CHECK What was the dispute? Halal food is that which adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Quran. It is typically associated with how animals are slaughtered prior to processing meat. More details about it can be read at the website of Halal Food Authority, a non-profit organisation that monitors adherence to halal principles, and this 2014 BBC report. In January, Kerala Kaumudi (KK) reported, Thushara whose full name is Thushara Ajith Kallayil, started the first 'anti-halal' restaurant in Kerala called 'Nandu's Kitchen'. It is located at Vennala near Medical Center in Ernakulam. Thushara told KK, "The board was set up because some avoided food for the sole reason that it is not halal, which was annoying." 
The News Minute reported that the police informed that a scuffle took place between two shop owners on the eve of October 24. One party involved Thushara, her husband Ajith and some other men. The other group comprised Nakul, one of the other shop owners, and Binoj George. Both Thushara (FIR 1290/21) and George (FIR 1289/21) filed a police complaint on October 24. Kerala-based journalist Zayan Asif translated the FIRs to English for Alt News. According to George, Nakul operated a chaat stall outside his cafe (Dine Restro Cafe). He was informed that the stall was allegedly removed by Thushara and her husband. Upon questioning Thushara, a scuffle broke. He was allegedly slapped by her and another man who purportedly slashed Nakul's hand and attacked his leg using a knife. This FIR was registered at Sunrise Hospital where both were hospitalised. The IPC sections listed are 323 [Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt.], 324 [Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means], 326 [Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means] and 34 [Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention]. However, as per Thushara, Nakul and an unnamed person (George) allegedly came to their restaurant (Nandu's) and started a verbal altercation. She claimed they subsequently hit her on the head and when she threatened to report to the police, Nakul allegedly grabbed at her sari and blouse and partially disrobed her. Shortly after, the unnamed person allegedly hit her on the stomach and that's when her staff member came with a kitchen knife and attacked Nakul. As per her statement, she offered Nakul and George a ride to the hospital. The IPC sections listed are 354 [Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty], 323 [Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt.]; 294 (b) [sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words], and 34 [Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention]. It is worth noting that Thushara has not mentioned that she was attacked by "Jihadists" in her statement but she did make this claim on social media (later discussed in the article). Kochi city police commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam told Alt News, "The incident of October 24 is not related to the 'No-Halal' board and the violence was not communal. It was purely a civil dispute. As of now, Thushara and Ajith are hiding from the police. Based on our progress in the investigation, they will be arrested soon." On October 28, Infopark police shared a Malayalam report based on their investigations (view PDF). Police wrote in their report that this was a calculated attack by Thushara, her husband and their accomplices. Thushara's husband Ajith is accused in several cases in the Cheranallur police station, including the Imtiaz murder case. Alt News found a 2017 TOI report that has named Ajith as one of seven accused in the murder of one Imtiaz Khan, a real estate businessman. Kochi city police commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam shared CCTV footage that shows Thushara and her associates. One of them damaged the CCTV at the 0:58 mark. How was the communal spin added? On October 25, Thushara shared nine Facebook Lives (at 8:41, 8:53, 9:13, 9:54, 9:58, 10:38, 10:46, 14:51, 14:52). In these videos, various claims have been made. Kochi city police commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam told TNM that there is no communal angle as portrayed by Thushara and others on social media. "Basically, there exists a multipartite civil dispute over leases, subleases, etc. The scuffles, the alleged theft of furniture items etc, are over claiming rights of the commercial space. Complaints given at the police station are all indicative of the above and any other versions getting circulated in social media are just to pressurise and channel police action for or against a particular party," he said. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Alt News spoke with another person fluent in Malayalam who said that around the 1-minute mark in the first Facebook Live, Thushara claimed that "jihadis" along with "communalised/ commi Hindus" tried to attack her. To sum it up, a scuffle between restaurant owner Thushara Ajith and others with Nakul and Binoj George in Kochin's InfoPark area was reported as a communal incident based on misleading claims by Thushara on social media. Several Kerala-based media outlets and BJP members including Kerala BJP president K Surendran amplified the claim. While viral claims attempted to build a narrative against Muslims, the reality was completely different. |
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| [New post] Brownie, Chocolate Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:31 AM PDT Cache Food posted: "Brownie, Chocolate " Brownie, Chocolate 
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| [New post] Acorn squash halves are filled with butter, brown sugar, stuffing mix, chicken broth and savory spices, and baked. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:12 AM PDT justfoodpictures posted: "Acorn squash halves are filled with butter, brown sugar, stuffing mix, chicken broth and savory spices, and baked. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. " Acorn squash halves are filled with butter, brown sugar, stuffing mix, chicken broth and savory spices, and baked. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. 
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| [New post] Rocket Dollar Could Turn Your Modest IRA or 401(k) Into a Serious Moneymaker Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:11 AM PDT Editorial Team posted: "This fintech startup opens up IRAs and 401(k)s into high return options with all the old tax protection benefits. Find out more at https://ift.tt/3BtGhyC via Entrepreneur.com"
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| [New post] Chief Master Sergeant Alvin Fritz – Retirement Video Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:09 AM PDT retireenews posted: " Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The video linkload slowly https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiairguard/videos/181425397492282 Congratulations to Chief Fritz on his retirement. Thank you for your service. " Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The video linkload slowly Congratulations to Chief Fritz on his retirement. Thank you for your service. Read more of this post |
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| [New post] Pizza Marguerita (by rickusa) Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:06 AM PDT Spiffy Food posted: "Pizza Marguerita (by rickusa) " Pizza Marguerita (by rickusa) 
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| [New post] The Forces Shaping Retirement in the 2020s Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:06 AM PDT retireenews posted: " From the Kiplinger website This is the decade when retirement gets redefined. The era of trading a long career for a pension, a gold watch and afternoons on the golf course ended long ago. In its place, today's retirees face growing financial pressur" From the Kiplinger website This is the decade when retirement gets redefined. The era of trading a long career for a pension, a gold watch and afternoons on the golf course ended long ago. In its place, today's retirees face growing financial pressure from multiple directions, including the looming fiscal crises for Social Security and Medicare. This is […] Read more of this post |
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| [New post] Alternate Fighter Plan: Cut F-15EX, Extend F-22, Buy New Stealth Jets, More F-35s Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:03 AM PDT retireenews posted: " From the Air Force Magazine website Pilots from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings taxi F-35As on the runway in preparation for a combat power exercise Nov. 19, 2018, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. During the exersice, the wings confirmed their ability " From the Air Force Magazine website The Air Force's "4+1" fighter plan for the 2020s, unveiled in recent months, will leave the service with a fleet that's too small and improperly configured to deal with peer threats. What's needed is a plan that emphasizes stealth aircraft; rapidly retires non-stealthy and expensive-to-maintain "legacy" airplanes; and doesn't create […] Read more of this post |
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| [New post] What to know about LASIK and dry eyes Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:00 AM PDT retireenews posted: " From the Medical News Today website Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis surgery, commonly known as LASIK or laser eye surgery, aims to correct vision by permanently reshaping the eye's cornea using a laser. Although generally safe, not everyone " From the Medical News Today website Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis surgery, commonly known as LASIK or laser eye surgery, aims to correct vision by permanently reshaping the eye's cornea using a laser. Although generally safe, not everyone is an ideal candidate for LASIK surgery. Post-surgery, some people may experience dry eye symptoms. LASIK surgery is a […] Read more of this post |
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| [New post] Man who smoked pot in Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to disorderly conduct Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:59 AM PDT Cannabis News World posted: "Growth op James Bonet, 29, could face a prison term of up to six months and a fine of between $500 and $9,500. Excerpt only ... READ MORE BELOW Source : Man who smoked pot in Capitol on Jan. 6 pleads guilty to disorderly conduct reposted by Ca"
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| [New post] Safe Practices for Halloween 2021 Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:55 AM PDT |
| [New post] Homemade Cheesesteaks Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:49 AM PDT Massive Food posted: " #Homemade, #Cheesesteaks" 
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| [New post] Wild Nachos Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:29 AM PDT Quipo Food posted: "Wild Nachos " Wild Nachos 
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| [New post] GOP Pennsylvania Lawmaker Files Psilocybin Research Bill For Veterans And First Responders Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:29 AM PDT Cannabis News World posted: "MJ moment A coalition of Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a bill this week that's meant to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms for mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—the lat" MJ moment
A coalition of Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a bill this week that's meant to promote research into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin mushrooms for mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—the latest example of how the psychedelics reform movement is gaining momentum. Led by Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R), the legislation, titled the Public Heath Benefits of Psilocybin Act, would establish "a framework for research in this Commonwealth to discover innovative methods to optimize the public health benefits of psilocybin." It would prioritize studies that focus on veterans, retired first responders and their families. Under HB 1959, which was formally filed with 19 cosponsors on Wednesday, the state Department of Health would authorize at least two entities to "plant, grow and cultivate natural psilocybin mushroom product solely for use in the clinical studies of psilocybin." Pennycuick, an Army veteran herself who lives with PTSD, told Marijuana Moment in an email that she has "great compassion for all those searching for treatment options, and am impressed with the initial reports I have read on the potential effectiveness of psilocybin." "A couple other states are starting studies on this treatment, and with Pennsylvania being home to the fourth largest population of veterans in the United States, it only makes sense we are among the first to take action on clinical studies that could help our military men and women," she said. In a cosponsorship memo filed in July with Rep. Jennifer O'Mara (D), the lawmakers wrote that "as traditional treatment has proven inadequate at both the individual and public health level, the Commonwealth has a responsibility to research alternative options." "A growing body of research provides a reason for hope that psilocybin, administered in a controlled setting, will be the most effective tool at our disposal to combat the suicide, opioid and… Excerpt only ...
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| www.espn.com - TOP Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:26 AM PDT
| Follow live: Unbeaten rivals clash as No. 6 Michigan visits No. 8 Michigan State Posted: 30 Oct 2021 11:14 AM PDT null  | | Gilmore activated, likely to make Panthers debut Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT CB Stephon Gilmore, who was acquired in a trade with the Patriots, is expected to make his debut for the Panthers against the Falcons on Sunday after being activated off the PUP list.  | | Sources: Bucks to visit White House Nov. 8 Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to make a trip to the White House to celebrate winning the 2021 NBA title on Nov. 8, sources told ESPN.  | | Pens' Crosby to make season debut; Carter back Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT A little more than seven weeks after having surgery on his left wrist, Sidney Crosby will make his season debut for the Penguins vs. the Devils on Saturday.  | | Bears' Nagy still in protocol, won't coach Sunday Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT Bears coach Matt Nagy remains in the NFL's COVID-19 protocol and will not coach in Sunday's game against the 49ers, the team announced.  | | Braves' relief delivers on Snitker's 'gut' decision Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT Braves manager Brian Snitker said he went with his "gut" when he pulled starter Ian Anderson after five no-hit innings and turned to his bullpen, which sealed a 2-0 win to give Atlanta a 2-1 lead in the World Series.  | | Son of broadcaster Ernie Johnson dies at age 33 Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT Michael Johnson, the son of Turner Sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson, has died at the age of 33.  | | Pujols thrilled to play in D.R., not ready to retire Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT Albert Pujols, who is getting ready to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic for the first time in his career, said he isn't quite ready to retire from Major League Baseball just yet.  | | Rams WR Jackson seeks trade, new opportunity Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:54 AM PDT The Rams have agreed to allow wide receiver DeSean Jackson to look into trade options, coach Sean McVay said Friday.  | | UFC 267 Blachowicz vs. Teixeira: Live results and analysis Posted: 30 Oct 2021 09:31 AM PDT Two title fights and the return of Khamzat Chimaev highlight UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. Follow live.  | | Behind the tears: Inside Dalvin Cook's emotional season after the death of his father Posted: 30 Oct 2021 05:33 AM PDT Cook lost his hero and biggest fan when his father, James, died in December. Now the Vikings star finds inspiration remembering what his father taught him.  | | Biggest fantasy football questions: NFL reporters give advice Posted: 30 Oct 2021 05:42 AM PDT Is Jerry Jeudy ready to go? How will passing-game targets shake out in Tampa and Minnesota? Our reporters fill you in.  | | MLS Cup playoffs: Who's in, who's out and the matchups if the postseason began today Posted: 30 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT There's barely a week left in the 2021 season, so we've looked at the table as of today to get a sense of how the MLS Cup playoffs could shape up.  | | Haunted Heismans to graveside gridirons: Inside college football's most vexing curses Posted: 30 Oct 2021 06:47 AM PDT In honor of Halloween, we tell some tales from the dark side of confounded teams and players throughout the years. Enter if you dare ...  | | Battle of the Leagues: Welcome to the tournament! Posted: 29 Oct 2021 10:20 PM PDT We've all imagined best teams for each league, but who would win in such an all-star battle? We put our experts (and FIFA 22) to the test.  | | Transfer Talk: Real Madrid look to offload Asensio amid Premier League interest Posted: 29 Oct 2021 10:20 PM PDT Real Madrid are considering parting ways with Marco Asensio as his game time dwindles.  | | Latest updates, what we know and what's next Posted: 29 Oct 2021 02:53 PM PDT A disturbing report on an incident from 2010 has resulted in some significant developments this week.  |  |
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| [New post] Facebook, the Metaverse, and John Carmack Posted: 30 Oct 2021 10:15 AM PDT Wilhelm Arcturus posted: "The metaverse is honey pot trap for architecture astronauts. -John Carmack, Consulting CTO for Oculus VR The metaverse has been much discussed in our little corner of the world here in 2021, largely due to Raph Koster and his Riffs by Raph columns ove" The metaverse is honey pot trap for architecture astronauts. -John Carmack, Consulting CTO for Oculus VR The metaverse has been much discussed in our little corner of the world here in 2021, largely due to Raph Koster and his Riffs by Raph columns over on the Playable World site where he has been writing about virtual worlds, multiverses, and the potential for a metaverse. While he is clearly selling a vision as much for investors as for us, his self-promotion contains plenty of valuable insight. There has also been something of a wave of NFT and blockchain proponents hyping their favored tech as the key ingredient for some future metaverse, though they can hardly drag themselves away from destroying the planet and scamming people with the virtual goods version of the property flip scam to be taken seriously. They are are just modern incarnations of those who would sell the Brooklyn Bridge or investment opportunities in perpetual motion machines. George C. Parker would be very much at home among them. Steam went so far as to ban all titles that have NFT or cryptocurrency ties. (Scott Hartsman has a Twitter thread about why Steam might not want the liability that comes with those titles.) Epic went the other direction immediately because Tim Sweeney's idea of an argument is the automatic gainsaying of whatever his opponent says. But Tim Sweeney says a lot of things, and he carefully caveated his statement to give the Epic Store an out. But the big bombshell this week was Mark Zukerberg announcing his intention to create the metaverse and being so invested in the idea that he has changed the name of his company to Meta.  The memes based on this image are quickly becoming meta My gut reaction to a Facebook owned metaverse requiring me to strap their Oculus hardware to my face and let them watch and exploit everything I do in their Horizon virtual world sim is a pretty strong negative. The pitch has been put together in this 20 minute video which features Zuckerberg himself explaining how he wants to co-opt the metaverse idea and make it something he controls. He isn't so much promoting a metaverse so much as a "Zuckerverse" where he'll be king. 
Part of me sees evil based on what Facebook has become, but part of me also sees somebody who peaked in their 20s with an astounding success, becoming a billionaire over night, who now wants to top that. Oh, and I also see somebody who has no idea what real people want or need... and maybe a bit of distraction from the bad odor Facebook is in right now as well. Lots going on here. And I am one of those people who read Snow Crash in the late 90s and have been hearing about the idea of VR since the mid 80s, so I am still in the target zone for online world ideas. But Facebook driving it... well, a lot of people were annoyed/dismayed when Facebook bought Oculus back in 2014, and we were only angry because Facebook hosted crappy spammy social games and harvested our data. (Some fun links in that post. I think the Raph Koster one might be the most on the money, which doesn't surprise me.) More interesting and refreshing though has been the take by John Carmack, Consulting CTO for Oculus, which Facebook owns (and which is also losing its name), who gave the keynote speech for Zuckerberg's event. He seems much less convinced that the metaverse is an achievable objective in the way that is being presented. The video of his presentation is embedded below, dialed up to just where he begins to speak about the metaverse idea. He is a strong proponent of the idea, but not so much of the path it is on, and is keenly aware of the complications it faces. 
The "architecture astronauts" he mentions in the keynote, from the quote I have at the top of the post, are those who like the big picture ideas of the metaverse while skipping over the details of how to actually make those big picture ideas work. Carmack is very much about those details and points out quite a few issues with the idea of an Oculus VR based metaverse, not the least being the problem of the headset itself. He compares it to the ubiquity of our phones and the challenge of reaching that level with hardware that you have to strap to your face and which blots out the real world, not to mention the whole motion sickness thing. I mean, he still seems all in on a Facebook metaverse, he just just comes across as skeptical that they're going about it the right way. Anyway, there is a bunch there to digest and news stories abound about the Facebook announcement, so use your favorite search engine to find them, though if you want the best headline to come out of this, Vice has you covered. Ars Technica also has a summary of the Carmack keynote if you don't want to watch it, though I think watching it has much more impact. There is also a nice Twitter thread that brings up key Carmack statements which is a quick read. As for Facebook changing its name to Meta... does anybody actually call Google "Alphabet" now? And what happens to The Meta Show, the weekly EVE Online Twitch show? Does this help it or hurt it? We'll see what this looks like a year from now.
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