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I was the first in the world to nominate Putin for the Noble Peace Prize in September 21, soon other started backing me up, for example in October the first we see that... Public Figures Nominate Putin for 2014 Nobel Peace Prize MOSCOW, October 1 (RIA Novosti) – Russian activists and lawmakers announced Tuesday that they plan to nominate Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Nobel Peace Prize. Supporters of the initiative say they want to see the Russian leader recognized for his efforts in mediating the ongoing civil war in Syria. Crooner-cum-State Duma deputy Iosif Kobzon said Putin was “more worthy” of the award than 2009 recipient US President Barack Obama, arguing that the US leader had initiated aggressive military action in Syria while his Russian counterpart had made efforts to prevent the war from escalating. Speaking to journalists, Beslan Kobakhiya, vice president of the International Academy of Spiritual Unity and Cooperation, described Putin as the “person of the year,” saying that he had proven his commitment to global peace through personal example. The academy said that its letter nominating Putin for the award was received by the Nobel Committee on September 20. The nominating group said it had not consulted Putin on the idea, but Kobzon, a fervent Putin loyalist, explained the president probably wouldn’t comment “because of his humility.” Russian media have been circulating rumors for several weeks about Putin’s possible Nobel nomination for his role in the Syrian conflict. Presidential administration spokesman Dmitry Peskov refused to comment on the issue in a recent interview with Russia’s Izvestia daily, saying that tangible results in the Middle East should be reached before any “triumphant statements” could be made. Putin has drawn much international praise for his government’s efforts to prevent a US-led punitive bombing campaign against Syria over the Middle Eastern nation’s alleged deployment of chemical weapons. Critics of Russia have argued, however, that the Kremlin is primarily motivated by its desire to protect strategic interests in the region and that it has been supplying weapons to Bashar Assad’s regime. The Nobel Committee formally does not comment on the names of nominees – or the people who nominated them – for 50 years after the prize is awarded. Three other Russians have won the Nobel Peace Prize since the honor was founded in 1901. The most recent winner was Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1991. Former recipients are allowed to put forward and support new candidates, but the nominating group said it had no plans to consult Gorbachev about Putin’s suitability for the award. The Nobel Committee’s deadline for 2014 submissions expires on February 1. The Peace Prize winner will be announced in October and presented with the award in a ceremony on December 10 in Oslo, Norway.
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Prayer will dilute the impact of war, suffering and every kind of persecution inflicted upon the human race by the enemies of GodTuesday, September 17th, 2013 My dearly beloved daughter,when you find this Work difficult and hesitate to give the world bad news, you must understand that you are only the messenger. You are an instrument of the Holy God, the Most High and it is your duty to respond to His Call. Your obedience is essential and you must not fear the repercussions, which may befall you as a prophet of the Lord. All events foretold have been laid down in the beginning and form part of God’s Plan to complete the Covenant to gather His children, finally, so that they can live in harmony in His Divine Will. The final battle between My Father’s hierarchy and the evil one means that many people, who leave themselves exposed, will become infested by sin and will turn against their brothers who remain loyal to God. When the battle is being fought many wicked atrocities will be carried out, by the enemies of God, against His beloved children. But as I have told you before, they can only go so far, because they do not have the power to destroy humanity, although they believe that they do. Take comfort, all of you, because My Father will intervene with the wicked actions of those who want to control all nations and He will strike them dead – those who dare to hurt His children. Many poor souls will suffer during such persecutions, but My Father is ever-merciful. His Power cannot be touched. His Hand is Almighty. He can, at any time, cast away His enemies. But the prophecies foretold, and which must take place before My Second Coming, are a reality. They will unfold in a way, which may not be obvious to all of you, but know this. Prayer is your weapon. Prayer will provide you with the armour you need to defeat the evil one. Prayer will dilute the impact of war, suffering and every kind of persecution inflicted upon the human race by the enemies of God. Prayer will save you and all those for whom you pray. Your prayers will destroy evil and when the Great Day comes you will cry tears of joy when you witness the New Generation, those billions of people who have been salvaged because of your response to My Call. While My Messages bring a mixture of sadness, fear, frustration – they also bring hope because they create much conversion. My Father’s Plan is unknown to most of you. What you need to understand is this. His Plan will destroy all His enemies. By allowing all these trials to take place, He will free the human race, at last, from its bondage to sin. Be patient. Be calm. For soon joy, love and peace will finally be yours for eternity. I come only because we are as one – one holy family in God’s Kingdom. I come for you to take you to My Father. I come to fulfill His Divine Will and to complete the Covenant. I come to bring you the Truth. Your loving Saviour Jesus Christ
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The Youth Foundation of Armenia organized a Tourism Expo in Northern Avenue in Yerevan, Armenia, on September 27, World Tourism Day. (United Nations World Tourism Organization marks World Tourism Day on September 27) That day Yerevan’s Northern Avenue turned into a center of tourist novelties. Separate exhibition halls displayed the cultural features of each of Armenia’s ten regions – songs and dances, sights of interest and cuisine. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7VXcWkLFNj0/UklBJzynthI/AAAAAAAAAl4/GC1AkLUAsjg/s1600/DSCF1141.JPGhttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_FOdpM95MJI/Ukk_2EZD93I/AAAAAAAAAlY/-WPahsAVa4I/s1600/DSCF1135.JPG http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qnJGEr2eY8A/Ukk8uVPD83I/AAAAAAAAAkk/k_k81oGzB8o/s1600/DSCF1119.JPGhttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ff0ikf3SKA/Ukk9NPxH_CI/AAAAAAAAAko/3U3p46nsh9U/s1600/DSCF1120.JPG Travel agencies participated in the exhibition. The cultural events envisaged by the program presented to visitors Armenia’s cultural diversity. The aim of the exhibition was to present Armenia’s tourist potential, enable travel agencies to develop contacts and raise public awareness of tourism and its social, cultural and economic value. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hds2lPKWhUg/UklAdEoy6LI/AAAAAAAAAlo/MpZ9QTs8nDM/s1600/DSCF1131.JPG The traditional Armenian dances went all day long, and expo of array of different types of food from each Marz, tourism information for each Marz.. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan and representatives from the sphere of tourism attended the event. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Yerevan_coll_mix.jpg More images & photos of the event in the link: https://www.google.com/search?q=world+tourism+day+in+yerevan&client=firefox-a&hs=WZh&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=RthKUt_nBtep4APyuoGoAw&ved=0CGUQsAQ&biw=1344&bih=738&dpr=1.25
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Hiking near Yeghegnadzor (Vayotz Dzor, Armenia) without a trail map ('cause there are none)! http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qSulA2_W_Qw/UklCb5BKwLI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/9XYw74j5d_I/s1600/DSCF1155.JPGhttp://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uvDhwje-Yl8/UklB8tj1VoI/AAAAAAAAAmI/U1lFc2uDzYE/s1600/DSCF1147.JPG http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7IcvWowrfos/UklDPekRnuI/AAAAAAAAAmk/-wJoEMwW_s8/s1600/DSCF1159.JPGhttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2KmQf79CXgg/UklDq9uss9I/AAAAAAAAAms/RWj-eJxKEes/s1600/DSCF1160.JPG
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The current Catholic church constitution was drawn up in 1988 by Pope John Paul II. It will be revised by Pope Francis.... Pope Francis at the Vatican to revise the church’s constitution Oct. 1, 2013 Eight cardinals appointed by Pope Francis are meeting at the Vatican to revise the church’s constitution, with the pope saying that he wants a missionary church with a modern spirit that gives hope to the poor, young and elderly. In a lengthy interview with the editor of Rome daily La Repubblica published Tuesday, Francis denounced the “Vatican-centric” nature of the Holy See, explained his affinity for his namesake St. Francis and described how he was “invaded by anxiety” after he was elected, but then excused himself from the Sistine Chapel, closed his eyes and was filled with a light that enabled him to accept the job. Francis and the cardinals will meet from Oct. 1-3. After the meetings, Francis will review proposals for changes to the constitution,according to Rome Reports. But no decisions are expected this week from the talks, and the pope has said reform takes time. Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga of Honduras said before the meetings that the group has received suggestions on Vatican reform from around the world, The Telegraph reports. The current church constitution was drawn up in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, who will be declared a saint in April. Maradiaga said in a television interview that the old “constitution is over.” “Now it is something different. We need to write something different,” he added, according to The Telegraph. The worldwide church reform group We Are Church has written Francis asking for greater say among lay Catholics about the selection of bishops and for church officials to be removed from office if they mishandled cases of sexually abusive priests. “He has been reaching out to atheists, gays and others. He wants dialogue. We want that too,” organizer Rene Reid said in a statement. Conservatives and traditionalists, however, have reacted with dismay and downright alarm at the direction Francis has taken, particularly in the interview with the Jesuit-run La Civilta Cattolica, in which he bemoaned the church’s obsession with “small-minded rules.” The seven other cardinals who will attend the meetings are Francisco Javier Errazuriz from Chile, Oswald Gracias from India, Reinhard Marx from Germany, Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya from Congo, George Pell from Australia, Sean Patrick O’Malley from the United States and Giuseppe Bertello of Italy, according to Rome Reports. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/10/01/pope-francis-eight-cardinals-set-to-rewrite-church-constitution/
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Democracy at work --U.S. government shuts down after political deadlock First partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years Congress has missed the deadline for averting the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years. A government shutdown won’t mean the entire country will grind to a halt, but it will have an impact on the daily lives of Americans. The rules governing a shutdown say federal workers must be classified as essential or non-essential, so that key government functions can carry on in the event of a fiscal crisis. Some 800,000 government workers could be told to stay home and go without pay. Air traffic control, the military, prisons, border security, mail delivery, anything related to national security and public safety, social security cheques, emergency medical care, and food safety inspection are examples of things that would be unaffected. how long the shutdown will last? Until an agreement is reached....it can take a day or a week or a month or.. The shutdown would also mean an interruption in services. Visa and passport applications, for example, wouldn’t be processed. ------- Debt-ceiling crisis also looming The potential government shutdown isn’t the only fiscal crisis looming for the U.S. The other is the debt ceiling, which is far more concerning. Under U.S. law, the government must stay below a certain debt limit and Congress must pass legislation to allow the government to exceed that limit. If it doesn’t, the government can’t pay its bills and would have to default on its legal obligations. That would have "catastrophic" consequences on the economy, according the the U.S. Treasury, which expects the government to reach the debt ceiling — currently sitting at around $16 trillion — by mid-October. The U.S. federal government has never defaulted before so no one knows exactly how severe its effects could be, but there’s little doubt it would cause severe economic damage. Congress has until Oct. 17 to figure out a plan for the debt ceiling, and until midnight Monday to deal with the budget spending bill. The clocks in Washington are ticking loudly. ------------------------- What Stops If the Government Shuts Down By Mary Silver, Epoch Times | September 27, 2013 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/300799-what-stops-if-the-government-shuts-down/ A government shutdown would mean vacations to national parks canceled, FBI investigations stalled, and medical experiments abandoned. It could mean worse hardships for military families than they already endure. Civilian military employees would be sent home. The people who process new Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid applications would stay home. A person who already gets Social Security would still get it, but a new 62- to 66-year-old would face a delay starting the program. In Washington, D.C., it could mean trash piling up in the streets, and people unable to get marriage licenses, work permits, or other documents. D.C. is unique in the nation. Its local budget requires congressional appropriations. President Obama has the power to declare certain federal services essential and exempt them from a shutdown. Disaster aid is exempt. So is “Obamacare.” Service members would get IOUs, but still be required to report for duty. It’s common for soldiers, sailors, marines, and their families to live paycheck to paycheck. No check can mean an empty pantry, an empty gas tank, or a punitive late fee on an unpaid bill. Reyna Levine of the National Press Foundation described a multiplier effect of losses from a shutdown. Workers on military bases or at big federal agencies stay home. The coffee shop nearby sells far fewer muffins. The bakery that supplies the muffins loses income, she said. That would happen across the country in big and small ways. Stalled scientific research and law enforcement investigations represent losses impossible to quantify, according to Levine. Buildings would have to be closed safely, with climate control in place and security patrolling them, said Levine. When the government shut down in 1995 and 1996, it cost Americans $1.5 billion dollars, according to Project Vote Smart, a nonpartisan group. During the 1995–1996 shutdowns, 7 million people were turned away from 368 closed national parks. That represents a cost as well as an inconvenience, according to George Condon, a White House correspondent for National Journal. “It’s hard to get reservations for these parks,” said Condon. For a popular park, people have to reserve a stay months in advance, take vacation time, and then drive the family there, he said. To find the gates closed is a real loss. The beleaguered USPS will continue to deliver mail. It’s not part of the government. In addition, U.S. citizens’ travel plans may have to be changed if they do not yet have a U.S. passport as no one would be able to process a passport application. There are future losses. Government contractors would not get paid. It amounts to forcing them to front a loan to the government, according to Stan Collender, national director of financial communications at Qorvis. They could respond to that by insisting on higher interest rates or late fees in future contracts, he said. This time around, unlike the 1990s, no one is saying they want a shutdown, yet no one is really negotiating, said Collender. “They are using the budget process, but it’s not really about the budget,” he said.
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Governor Brown Signs California Industrial Hemp Farming Act Legalizing Hemp Farming Under State Law SB 566 Would Allow California Farmers to Grow Industrial Hemp Upon Federal ApprovalBy Vote HempPublished: Saturday, Sep. 28, 2013 - 7:04 pmSACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept 28, 2013 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vote Hemp and the Hemp Industries Association (HIA), the nation's leading hemp grassroots advocacy organization and industry trade group, respectively, each working to revitalize industrial hemp production and processing in the U.S., are excited to report that Governor Jerry Brown has signed SB 566, the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act. After moving smoothly through the California legislature with strong bi-partisan support, this landmark legislation has now become California law. Introduced by Senator Mark Leno earlier this year, SB 566 ensures that California is prepared to begin registering hemp farmers once the federal government has given states the green light. The California Industrial Hemp Farming Act will establish a framework for farming the oilseed and fiber varieties of the plant, which are used in a myriad of everyday consumer products, including food, body care, clothing, paper, auto parts, composites, building materials, and bio-fuels. Enforcement and oversight of hemp production would be conducted in concert with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and county agricultural commissioners, as is done with other crops. "SB 566 demonstrates the real momentum behind the national movement to legalize industrial hemp," said Eric Steenstra, Executive Director of the Hemp Industries Association. "With Congressional bills to legalize hemp currently in both the House and Senate, California is on the cutting edge, pushing forward with an industrial hemp law that would not only stimulate much needed growth in local business and farming sectors, but ultimately lead the nation toward a federal policy change that would open hemp cultivation to hemp farmers around the country. This will lower our dependence on Canada and China for hemp imports, and empower our agrarian and manufacturing economies to finally tap into one of the fastest growing natural products in the market." "With the signing of this bill, California is poised to grow industrial hemp when the federal government gives states the green light," said Senator Leno, D-San Francisco. "In the past year, the conversation to legalize the cultivation of hemp has gained momentum at the federal level, and it is only a matter of time before a farmer's right to grow hemp is restored. Hemp, which is already found in hundreds of consumer products manufactured in our state, is a perfect crop for California. It has great potential to revitalize family farms, create new jobs and stimulate the economy." Strong support for the bill has come from The California Sheriffs Association, individual county sheriffs, family and organic farmers, environmental organizations, labor unions, and businesses statewide. 2 Vote Hemp and HIA believe that hemp farming registrations could be accepted as soon as 2014 based on the recent memo from Deputy Attorney General James Cole of the Department of Justice. "Before farmers can begin planting hemp under SB 566, the state will need to seek clarification from federal officials that state regulations for hemp farming meet the requirements outlined in the recent memo issued by Deputy Attorney General James Cole," notes Vote Hemp Director Patrick Goggin. Today, more than 30 industrialized nations grow industrial hemp and export it to the United States. Hemp is the only crop that is illegal to grow at the federal level, yet is legal for Americans to import. Among the numerous California-based companies who have supported the bill are Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, makers of North America's top-selling natural soap, and Nutiva, a rising star among innovative health food companies. Both of these businesses currently must import hemp from other countries. The passage of SB 566 sends a strong message to Washington that the time has come to change federal policy regarding industrial hemp. "Hemp grown right here in California would stimulate massive growth in the food, body care, textiles, building and other crucial sectors that suffer from having to import less efficient materials in lieu of this lucrative industrial crop," says David Bronner, President of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps. "The nationwide movement to legalize industrial hemp and farm it right here in the US to benefit American business is growing, and SB 566 opens a door to incredible opportunity for farmers who seek sustainable agriculture, ecologically responsible businesses and products. Ultimately, this bill will help end the prohibition on what is one of the most versatile and environmentally revolutionary industrial crops on the planet." "Nutiva looks forward to buying hemp from American farmers," says John Roulac, President of Nutiva. "This will add American jobs and reduce our fuel consumption." California businesses currently spend millions of dollars each year importing hemp primarily from Canada, China, and Europe. Demand for hemp products has been growing rapidly in recent years, and it is estimated that the U.S. hemp market now exceeds $500 million in annual retail sales. From natural soaps to healthy foods, there are a large variety of "Made in California" hemp products whose manufacturers and buyers will greatly benefit from an in-state source of hemp seed, fiber, and oil. The environmental and agricultural benefits are not limited to the versatility of uses. Industrial hemp is an excellent rotation crop because its dense growth smothers weeds without herbicides and helps to break the disease cycle. Hemp requires less water and agricultural inputs than other crops, has deep tap roots that leave the soil in excellent condition for the next crop, and is proven to increase yields. These benefits save farmers money and reduce the amount of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers that run into our waterways. Vote Hemp is a national, single‐issue, non‐profit organization dedicated to the acceptance of and a free market for low‐ THC industrial hemp and to changes in current law to allow U.S. farmers to once again grow this agricultural crop. More information about hemp legislation and the crop's many uses may be found at www.VoteHemp.com or www.TheHIA.org. Video footage of hemp farming in other countries is available upon request by contacting Ryan Fletcher at 202-641-0277 or ryan@votehemp.com. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/09/28/5777538/governor-brown-signs-california.html#storylink=cpy
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In this news report today September 30 there is no mention of Armenians, of Armenian properties in Turkey, and Armenian minority rights Erdogan said the so-called "democratization package" would also allow for education in languages other than Turkish at non-state schools, another long-held demand by Kurdish politicians. Erdogan also said the state would return land belonging to Mor Gabriel, the world's oldest Syriac monastery in southeastern Turkey. Some 20,000 Syriac Christians live in Turkey, mostly in Istanbul, having fled their ancient homeland for economic and security reasons. However, Erdogan did not float any plans that would allow a Greek Orthodox seminary to reopen on the Istanbul island of Heybeliada (Halki in Greek). Shut in 1971, the school is seen as key for the survival of the Church in Istanbul, where it has been based since the 4th Century, and the European Union and the United States have urged Erdogan to allow it to operate. Erdogan further announced reforms to improve the rights of the Roma community but made no mention of the largest religious minority, the Alevis, who comprise 15-20 percent of the population and have been lobbying for enhanced rights for decades. The new reforms are also being scrutinized by the European Union, with which Turkey entered into formal accession talks in 2005, negotiations that have since faded. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/30/us-turkey-reform-idUSBRE98T09D20130930
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What if I told you carrots cure cancer? Friday, September 27, 2013 by: Paul Fassa Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/042237_carrots_cancer_cure_vegetable_juicing.html#ixzz2gLSnpzCH (NaturalNews) Ann Cameron, an author of 15 children's books, cured her Stage 4 cancer with carrot juice only. She states, "I believe from personal experience that carrots can cure cancer - and rapidly, without chemotherapy, radiation, or other dietary changes." On June 6, 2012, Ann had surgery for Stage 3 colon cancer. She had decided against chemotherapy and actually started feeling better, until about November 6, 2012. A routine follow-up CT scan indicated lung cancer. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer which had metastasized to the lungs. Her doctor predicted a two to three year life expectancy. She was advised that radiation would be useless, and chemotherapy was recommended, but it wouldn't extend her life. Five Pounds of Carrots Juiced DailySadly, Ann's husband died of lung cancer in 2005, but not until they had tried about twenty recommended "substances" over a six month period. Ann embarked on an intensive research campaign to find an alternative protocol that would heal her. In her search, she came across a man who had cured his cancer with nothing but carrots. His name was Ralph Cole, and he had cured his small squamous cell cancer (on his neck) by drinking 5 pounds of carrots juiced daily. Ralph shared his carrot curing protocol freely with anyone who would listen. On November 17, Ann began a daily regimen of 5 pounds of juiced carrots (one quart to a quart and one-third daily). Ann juiced in the morning, drank a glass and then refrigerated the rest, which she finished off throughout the day. Ann faithfully continued juicing five pounds of carrots daily. The only exception was every month or so when she was traveling she would forgo the carrot juice for three or four days consecutively. Ann had no chemo, no radiation and no other dietary modifications except carrot juice. She continued eating meat and sometimes indulged in various unhealthy foods, including ice cream. Ann cautioned, "I don't recommend ice cream for cancer, but only want to emphasize that drinking carrot juice was the only change I made in my life, besides gratefully accepting prayers and good energy from friends and asking for wisdom and help from Whoever is up there in the Beyond." A PET scan (Positron Emission Tomography) on November 27, 2012, corroborated the earlier CT scan: "Enlarged swollen lymph nodes, containing two 1 inch long by 1/4 inch diameter rapidly growing tumors between the lungs." On January 7, 2013, after eight weeks of daily carrot juicing, another follow-up CT scan revealed that the cancerous tumors had stopped growing, there had been some tumor shrinkage and there was a reduction in swollen lymph nodes. CT ScansMarch 2013: The cancer had not grown. No new cancer, no swollen lymph nodes, and tumors continued shrinking. July 30, 2013: The cancer was gone! All swollen cancerous lymph nodes had returned to normal. Summary• Two weeks of daily carrot juicing: no improvement. • Eight weeks of juicing: the cancer stopped growing and tumors began shrinking. • Four months of juicing: all the lymph nodes in the lungs were normal. • Eight months of juicing: all the cancer was gone! Carrots and Cancer ResearchFalcarinol is an antioxidant found in carrots and has proven anticancer properties. Researchers in the UK and Denmark reduced cancerous tumors by 1/3 in mice and rats with lab induced cancers. Additionally, a human study found that consumption of carrot juice increased blood levels of carotenoids in breast cancer survivors. The researchers believe that increased carotenoid blood levels acts as a cancer preventive. Sources for more information include: http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com http://cancerisover.blogspot.com http://www.alive.com http://curecancercells.com http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk About the author: Paul Fassa is dedicated to warning others about the current corruption of food and medicine and guiding others toward a direction for better health with no restrictions on health freedom. You can visit his blog at http://healthmaven.blogspot.com Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/042237_carrots_cancer_cure_vegetable_juicing.html#ixzz2gLRSbEsZ
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http://www.roitov.com/articles/rohaniobamabibi.jpg in the middle is Israel, while on left is new leader of Iran
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RUSSIAN EXPERT: ARMENIA'S MEMBERSHIP IN CUSTOMS UNION TO INCREASE ITS GDP BY 4-5 PERCENT A YEAR YEREVAN, September 26. ARKA /. According to preliminary estimates, two years after Armenia's accession to the Customs Union, its GDP will be increasing by 4-4.5 % annually, according to Yevgeny Vinokurov, who is the director of the Center for Integration Studies of the Eurasian Development Bank. "First of all, Russia will abolish gas export duties for Armenia that will translate into $140 million of economic effect a year. Second, Russia will eliminate export duties on rough diamonds - 6.5 %- for Armenia," he said during Moscow - Yerevan video news conference. According to Vinokourov, the accession will also have a beneficial impact on Armenian migrant labors in Russia as it will increase the amount of transfers they send home as Russia would abolish quotas and licenses for them. Out of $1.7 billion non-commercial remittances sent t Armenia last year, $1.4 billion came from Russia, more than 85 % of all transfers or round 15% of Armenia's GDP, Vinokurov said. Viktor Spassky, director of the Department of Integration of the Eurasian Economic Commission, claimed that as much Armenian migrant labors took home in their pockets. According to Central Bank of Armenia, $1.687.2 billion, or about 17 % of Armenia's GDP were remitted to Armenia in 2012 as non-commercial transfers, a 9 % rise form 2011. At the same time, Armenia's trade with Russia increased last year by 20 %. Moreover, more than 45 % of direct investments in Armenia are from Russia. There are also Kazakh investments in Armenian banking sector and Belarus investments in trade. Armenia's Gross Domestic Product at market prices last year amounted to almost 4 trillion drams, resulting in a 7.2 percent economic expansion.
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EXPERTS: ARMENIA MAY BECOME CUSTOMS UNION'S GATES INTO MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA by Gayane Isahakyan ARMINFO Wednesday, September 25, 20:02 Russia is interested in Armenia as a transit corridor to the Middle East and South Asia, Director of the Center for Integration Studies at the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Yevgeny Vinokurov said on wednesday during a Moscow-Yerevan video conference on the economic advantages of the Eurasian project for Armenia. "All the members of the Customs Union are interested in the building of the North-South transport corridor and the reopening of the Abkhazian railway. This project will be financed by the EDB-controlled EurasEC Anti-Crisis Fund," Vinokurov said. He said that one of the issues of the joint agenda may also be the Georgian problem. "According to surveys, 59% of the Georgians are interested in normal relations with Russia and are well disposed towards the Customs Union. This is a good chance for Armenia and all the member states," Vinokurov said. Deputy Director of the Noravank Scientific Education Foundation Sevak Sarukhanyan stressed the importance of railway projects in the territory of Armenia. "Armenia may become the Customs Union's gates into the Middle East and South Asia," he said. The expert believes that the reopening of the Abkhazian railway will foster integration in the South Caucasus. "All the transport and energy corridors built in the region so far run from east to west rather from north to south," Sarukhanyan said. He welcomes Armenia's wish to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization as China may also be interested in the Iran-Armenia railway project. The 556 km long North-South transport corridor will give access to the Black Sea and Europe through the territory of Armenia (Meghri-Kapan- Goris-Yerevan-Ashtarak-Gyumri-Bavra) and Georgia. While visiting Yerevan in Jan 2013, Georgian Prime Minister Birdzina Ivanishvili mentioned the possibility of restarting the Abkhazian railway stopped as a result of the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict in 1992- 1993.
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The silence of our friends – the extinction of Christianity in the Middle East by Ed West 23 September 2013 166 comments http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2013/09/the-silence-of-our-friends-the-extinction-of-christianity-in-the-middle-east/ A voice in UK has concerns on Christians in ME The last month and a half has seen perhaps the worst anti-Christian violence in Egypt in seven centuries, with dozens of churches torched. Yet the western media has mainly focused on army assaults on the Muslim Brotherhood, and no major political figure has said anything about the sectarian attacks. Last week at the National Liberal Club there was a discussion asking why the American and British press have ignored or under-reported this persecution, and (in some people’s minds) given a distorted narrative of what is happening. Among the four speakers was the frighteningly impressive Betsy Hiel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, who has spent years in Egypt and covered Iraq and Afghanistan. There were lots of stories of Muslims protecting Christian neighbours, but there were also incidents with frightening echoes; Hiel described a man riding on his bike past a burned down church and laughing, which brought to my mind the scene in Schindler’s List when local Poles make throat-slitting gestures to Jews en route to Auschwitz. Some of this has been reported, but the focus has been on the violence committed against the Brotherhood. Judging by the accounts given by one of the other speakers, Nina Shea of the Center for Religious Freedom, the American press is even more blind, and their government not much better; when Mubarak was overthrown one US agency assessed the Muslim Brotherhood as being ‘essentially secular’. The night ended with historian Tom Holland declaring sadly that we are now seeing the extinction of Christianity and other minority faiths in the Middle East. As he pointed out, it’s the culmination of the long process that began in the Balkans in the late 19th century, [extended to Historic Armenia and Anatolia], reached its horrific European climax in 1939-1945, and continued with the Greeks of Alexandria, the Mizrahi Jews and most recently the Chaldo-Assyrian Christians of Iraq. [and presently in Syria]. The Copts in Egypt may have the numbers to hold on, Holland said, and the Jews of Israel, but can anyone else? Without a state (and army) of their own, minorities are merely leaseholders. The question is whether we can do anything to prevent extinction, and whether British foreign policy can be directed towards helping Christian interests rather than, as currently seems to be the case, the Saudis. The saddest audience question was from a young man who I’m guessing was Egyptian-British. He asked: ‘Where was world Christianity when this happened?’ Nowhere. Watching X-Factor. Debating intersectionality. Or just too frightened of controversy to raise Muslim-on-Christian violence. Bishop Angaelos, leader of the UK Copts, also expressed disappointment at the response from other religious leaders, saying that if Christians burned down 10 synagogues or mosques, let alone 50, they’d be going over to show their sympathy and shame. The most outspoken British religious leader has been Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and the debate brought to mind something Rabbi Sacks recently said about Middle Eastern Christians, comparing their fate with those of the Jews in Europe, and quoting Martin Luther King: ‘In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.’
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I dis not see avocados for sale in Armenia, hopefully this article will motivate some farmers to start planting avocados in Armenia. Apricot & avocados do complement each other wonderfully. ----------------- 10 Health Benefits Of Avocados Sunday, September 22, 2013 by Natural Blaze Including avocado with your meals may help you feel fuller for longer and reduce the urge for overweight adults to eat more, according to new research just released on the consumption of avocados. Researchers at Loma Linda University investigated whether adding fresh avocado to a midday meal had any effect on insulin response, blood sugar levels, feelings of fullness and food intake for the rest of the day. Their initial findings determined that there was indeed a basis for further research into the benefits of adding avocado to a meal or replacing some parts of the meal with fresh avocado. The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is currently financially supporting several clinical trials to discover if there is a relationship between increased consumption of avocados and positive effects on diabetes, weight management and risk factors of heart disease. In the meantime, here are 10 health benefits of avocados that we already know: 1. Benefits in pregnancy. Avocados are a natural source of folate which contains folic acid and is important for the development of a healthy fetus. Synthetic versions of folic acid are recommended for all women who are planning to get pregnant; eating avocados is a simpler and tastier option! 2. Avocados are brimming with ‘good’ fats. You may have heard that you should avoid avocados due to their high fat content. This is not quite the case. While they are very high in fat (and calories) these are monounsaturated fats or ‘good fats’. They assist good heart health and help to lower blood pressure. The monounsaturated fats found in avocados can also help to reverse insulin resistance which can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. 3. Fantastic source of Vitamin E. Avocados are the fruit with the highest level of Vitamin E (yes avocados are a fruit!) Vitamin E is an essential vitamin and helps to maintain overall health. Vitamin E also has positive effects on heart disease, stroke, cancer prevention, and development of cataracts and is widely claimed to have anti-aging properties. 4. Source of dietary fiber. Avocados contain both soluble and insoluble fiber meaning they help to reduce cholesterol levels by preventing re-absorption, help to maintain bowel function and can assist the body to avoid blood sugar spikes after meals. 5. You know exactly what you’re getting when you buy an avocado. At the time of writing there are no genetically modified avocado crops. Avocados have such a thick skin that the inner fruit is protected from pesticides making the cost of organic avocados something you can easily bypass. 6. Avocados are a ‘brain food’. Dr. Daniel G. Amen considers them one of the best brain-healthy foods that you can consume to help reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's. Omega 3 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E are naturally occurring in avocados and have been clinically proven to stop Alzheimer's disease from progressing and possibly even reversing the very early stages. 7. Better nutrient absorption. Adding avocado to a meal has been found to increase the amount of carotenoids absorbed from that meal by up to 5 times. Carotenoids include beta carotene and lycopene which are important nutrients for good health. This increase is through to be due to nutrients and enzymes in avocados that reduce stomach inflammation and inflammation in the small intestine’s mucous lining. So you not only get the powerhouse of nutrients contained in the avocado but you get greater benefits from the foods you choose to eat with it. 8. May aid in stroke prevention. The high folate levels that are beneficial to pregnant women may also play a part in reducing the incidence of stroke. Those who eat diets that contain a lot of folate have been shown to suffer stroke far less than those who eat less folate in their everyday diet. 9. Reduction of cholesterol. One study has shown a 17% decrease in cholesterol levels for participants who ate increased amounts of avocado for just one week. Researchers believe this is due to beta-sitosterol which has previously been found to assist in lowering cholesterol levels. 10. Protection for your eyes. Eating avocados can increase your levels of Lutein which protects against macular degeneration and the formation of cataracts. Further research is needed to determine exactly what it is that may assist in eye protection. Adding an avocado into your daily diet and reaping the above benefits is so easy. Avocado is great added to salads, made into guacamole and even eaten alone with ground pepper and a few drops of olive oil. It can also easily be substituted for fats in cooking and baking. Take out the oil or butter and replace it with the same amount of avocado. You’ll add interesting flavors to your cooking and will be helping your overall health. Avocados are extremely tasty and are chock full of nutritional goodness. Try one today! - See more at: http://www.naturalblaze.com/2013/09/10-health-benefits-of-avocados.html#sthash.mXpQnLEO.dpuf
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PUTIN OPENLY PROMOTES CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL MORALITY. Putin: "This holiday (Easter) shows just how important national traditions and spiritual values are for our people. The state will continue to provide all possible support to the Church aimed at the enlightenment and moral education of Russian citizens.” (Speech at Christ the Savior Cathedral, 2008) http://tomatobubble.com/putin_anti_communist.html . Putin: "Orthodox Christianity has always played a special role in shaping our statehood, our culture, our morals. The Church may be seperate from the State. But in the soul and history of our people, it is all together. It always has been and always will be." http://tomatobubble.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/VU1aMs0.jpg.w300h200.jpgin Russian schools today http://tomatobubble.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/195801-01-02.jpg.crop_display.jpghttp://tomatobubble.com/putin_anti_communist.html
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Europe fails to tap Caspian Sea's surging gas supplies 5 Sept. 2013 http://www.zawya.com/story/Europe_fails_to_tap_Caspian_Seas_surging_gas_supplies-ZAWYA20130905061645/ http://www.phantomreport.com/ European countries are losing out to China in their quest to source natural gas from the Central Asian states. Moving away from dependence on Russia and Middle East hydrocarbons was a key energy objective of European countries in the 1990s, and the oil and natural gas resources along the Caspian Sea was seen as a vital alternative. Instead, European oil dependence on Russia and the Middle East has grown from 75% in 2000 to 84% by 2010. In addition, EU reliance on gas imports has also risen from 49% to 62% during the period. EU countries such as Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Slovakia all depend on Russia for over 60% of their gas imports. In addition, countries aspiring to be EU members such as Moldova, Turkey, and Ukraine rely on Russia for over 65% of their imports. Central Asia is estimated to hold more than 11% of world proven gas reserves, primarily in Turkmenistan, which has lagged behind Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in attracting outside investments. The region currently produces less than 5% of global gas supply, so there is tremendous growth prospect. But while China has moved swiftly to source supplies from Central Asian states of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Europe has been distracted by a crippling economic recession. "European gas demand is likely to continue to struggle for the next five years, facing competition from cheaper coal and the promotion of renewables, while also suffering due to poor economic performance," said the Economist Intelligence Unit in a new report. "As a result, the sense of urgency in opening up the Caspian region's gas supply to European customers--while still viewed as important--has somewhat dissipated. Nevertheless, it is still important for south-east European states, where dependence on gas from Russia is the strongest." US OBJECTIVES The United States is keen to position Central Asia as a viable alternative to Russia, but it also has greater designs for the region to meet its geopolitical strategic objectives. In the east, the US is keen to increase trade ties between Central Asia and the South Asian states of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. In the south, the United States believes the rise of Central Asian states as a steady source of hydrocarbons will further weaken Iran as the two often compete for the same set for customers. In addition, some Central Asian states depend on Iran to access markets, and greater ties to their east and west will further reduce their dependence on Tehran. Meanwhile, the big prize is to reduce Russian energy exports to the European Union. SIGNIFICANT OIL PRODUCER With the help of Western investments, Central Asia and the Caucasus today produce around 3.5% of global oil supply and hold around 2.5% of the world's known proven reserves in oil (or four times that of Norway and the United Kingdom combined), according to Edward C. Chow, senior fellow, Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "Another way of looking at this is to say the region produces around 8.5% of non-OPEC oil and holds around 9.5% of non-OPEC oil reserves," Chow told a US government committee on foreign affairs. "In other words, oil production in Central Asia has added significantly to global supply and will continue to do so in the future." A report presented by US government officials to the Committee on Foreign Relations headed by John Kerry, states that the development of a Southern Corridor to link the Caspian to Europe with oil and natural gas pipelines was a key US strategy to reduce European dependence on Russia. The first stage was achieved with the completion of the Baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline from Azerbaijan to a Turkish Mediterranean port and the South Caucasus Gas Pipeline (SCP) from Azerbaijan to Turkey. "The next phase of the Southern Corridor would advance several US and NATO foreign policy objectives: it would further isolate Iran, assist in cultivating partners in the Caucasus and Central Asia and bolster their sovereign independence, and perhaps most importantly, curtail Russia's energy leverage over European NATO allies," the report noted. The development of new pipelines such as the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), that transports natural gas from Azerbaijan's massive Shah Deniz field, and Trans-Anatolian Pipeline (TAP) between Azerbaijan and Turkey, are all vital cogs to raise the profile of Central Asian resources at the expense of Russian and some Middle Eastern supplies. STRENGTHENING TIES The US report recommends forging closer ties with countries like Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and NATO partners EU and Turkey to hasten developments on this front. Among these include a recommendation for Azerbaijan to use its pipelines to transport Turkmenistan gas to other nations. "Turkey should secure contracts to purchase natural gas from Turkmenistan and gain the support of Azerbaijan and private energy companies to allow this gas to transit Azerbaijani energy infrastructure," the report recommended. Azerbaijan has been reluctant to serve as a conduit to Turkmenistan natural gas, but the US nudge may help change its mind. Indeed, the United States sees Turkmenistan as a major player in the great Caspian natural gas chess game. "By virtue of geography and geology, Turkmenistan would be the anchor of trans-Caspian energy trade, but it is not the only player. Kazakhstan is already a participant in the Southern Corridor, shipping oil across the Caspian by barge to Baku to connect to the BTC [baku-Tblisi-Ceyhan] oil pipeline." The pipeline could also allow Kazakhstan to monetize its largely underdeveloped 1.9 trillion cubic meters of natural gas reserves. But progress on all these fronts has been slow. The EIU estimates that a mere 16 billion cubic meters of natural gas will flow from Central Asia to Turkey and Europe by the end of the decade - a fraction of the 585 billion cubic meters the region is expected to consume by 2020. "By the end of this decade Shah Deniz gas will be flowing to European markets. Despite changed dynamics regarding European gas supply the opening up of the Southern Gas Corridor remains a useful energy security objective," said the EIU. "The challenge for the next decade is to expand its capacity so it can make a greater impact on securing Europe's gas supply needs." ========== Can anyone break Russia's hold on Europe's gas? Europeans want cheaper natural gas to jumpstart an economy crippled by high energy costs. The trouble is, alternatives to Russian gas are plenty in theory, but few in reality. By David J. Unger / September 14, 2013 http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2013/0914/Can-anyone-break-Russia-s-hold-on-Europe-s-gas?cmpid=addthis_twitter#.UjUyQQ1pWi8.twitter ----------- War clouds are looming on the horizon September 4, 2013 By By JOHN CHERIAN http://www.phantomreport.com/war-clouds-are-looming-on-the-horizon Syria, the only country which has a truly secular Constitution and which is home to an amalgam of ethnic groups and faiths, was specifically targeted for regime change. --- World powers and regional actors are increasingly converging on Syria, a development which threatens to mesh the civil war between pro- and anti-Syrian regime forces into the wider regional conflict between Sunnis and Shiites, as well as the global tussle between the U.S. and Russia over spheres of influence. http://www.phantomreport.com/analysis-the-internationalization-of-the-syrian-civil-wa
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PUTIN is TIMES 2014 Man-of-the-Year Assad is TIMES 2014 Man-of-the-Year Kerry & Sergey Lavrov are TIMES 2014 Man-of-the-Year PUTIN is Nobel-Price Winner for Peace in 2014 The following is a piece of PROPAGANDA that came out in Pravda on 6 September during the conflict between US and Russia over Syria. It shows how the mentality in Russia, both for people and the army, are being prepared in case a big war erupts between Russia & USA for hostility against USA, if there was a war expect more of such Russian propaganda in print. The Wall That Putin Stands On 06.Sept.2013 http://english.pravda.ru/russia/politics/06-09-2013/125583-putin_obama-0/ By Xavier Lerma Even though the US thinks they are in charge of humanity the reality is they are not. In their imaginary world the toothless media supports their spit ball shooting president. They actually think their words are supreme and final. Kerry and McCain keep dancing in a parade trying to influence a congress which is neither conservative nor moral but nevertheless war weary. The once drug addict now US leader cannot fight against Vladimir Putin who brought Russia from poverty in the 90's to a more stable economy today. Obama's buffoonery selling the war against Syria has hit a wall thanks to President Putin's firm stance and leadership. Focusing on war instead of a trillion dollar debt, Obama's forte is to spread chaos not only in America but in the world. Like a fire bug his wake has left North Africa burning and he now supports terrorists the US once fought against. Bush once said that when Obama got into office that Barry would have to do the same and continue fighting in the Middle East. "Mr. I'll bring home the troops next summer" has broken that promise and kept his "YES WE CAN start more wars" pledge. As they say in America, "he's Bush on steroids". Although US public opinion is against another war the Bush haters will not protest Obama's wars. I guess their feet hurt or Soros ran out of money. Code Pink went home to bake cookies or those in charge feel nothing can stop them now. Well, Putin is still in charge of the Middle East. The blood thirsty west can only grind its teeth, wail and scream, writhe in agony, spitting out lies, threats and accusations against Russia. Like Hitler and Napoleon, they will also meet their end. Russia, who has slain its Red Dragon (Communism) long ago, is now facing Puff the Magic Dragon. Blowing smoke in his people's eyes and spreading democracy with bombs. Magic that cannot fight against the truth. Puff must face reality and will try to save face. He will blame the Republicans who stand in his way and his worshipers will pity and love him. Playing the race card once again will bring more power to his throne. The Saudi King whom Obama bowed to and Bush kissed will try again and again. Demanding Obama attack Syria. Trying to bribe Putin or threatening Russia with terrorists. He cannot let Russia, the largest country and the number one oil and gas producer, stand in their way. They want the world coming to them for oil and they know Russia will become more powerful in the future supplying Europe, China and other major countries. The Saudis must have complete control of the Middle East now before it's too late. Conservative Americans and those in the world are seeing Barry falling apart at the seams when he goes against Putin. They see a weak- kneed, lying, war mongering punk against a well educated, confident and successful leader. President Putin can stand alone and speak without a teleprompter or notes and argue reasonably. He can give interviews anytime without worry because he does not have to try to remember a lie or wonder what to say. He only has to gives facts which are easy to remember. His conservative economics and religious views are admirable in their eyes. Forgotten or ignored by the west are the Christian men and women of Russia who prayed, suffered and died for today's free and united Russia. Last century they were attacked by Hell itself yet they endured and rebuilt Christ's Church. Over 58 Million were killed in Communist Russia but the Faith survived. It is one of the greatest miracles in world history. The western media prefers to shriek like spoiled brats against Putin. "Evil dictator!" they shout, while they themselves have rejected the Holy Spirit and proudly wear the seal of the Antichrist. They laugh but God is not mocked. Christ is Victorious in Russia where homosexuality is still a sin; blasphemy a crime; where crosses and holy images are in public view. A renewed faith in Christ our King has become our fortress. This is the wall Putin stands on and the wall that will cause Obama's fall. Xavier Lerma Contact Xavier Lerma at xlermanov@swissmail.org Hyperlink to Pravda is mandatory if you republish this article. http://english.pravda.ru/russia/politics/06-09-2013/125583-putin_obama-0/
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Turmeric Extract Kills Highly Lethal Pancreatic Tumors, Preclinical Study Reveals September 16th 2013 Written By: Sayer Ji, Founder http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/curcumin-extract-kills-highly-lethal-pancreatic-tumors-preclinical-study-revealed Considering that the conventional treatment of advanced stage pancreatic cancer can result in as little as a 1% 5-year survival rate, new preclinical research on a liposomal turmeric extract that inhibits pancreatic tumor growth by 42% is all the more amazing. A promising new study published in the journal Anticancer Research, a peer-reviewed medical journal published by the International Institute of Anticancer Research, reveals a unique turmeric extract known as liposomal curcumin may provide an ideal chemotherapy alternative in the treatment of highly lethal pancreatic cancers.[1] Curcumin is the primarly polyphenol in turmeric, and has been the subject of extensive research demonstrating its ability to kill cancer cells, with over 1,500 studies available to view on Greenmedinfo.com relevant to over 100 distinct cancer types, including 24 studies demonstrating its anti-pancreatic cancer properties. [View all the curcumin studies.] Liposomal curcumin utilizes a successful lipid-based drug delivery system, with some liposomal formulations having already received FDA approval. Owing to curcumin's low water solubility and subsequent low systemic bioavailability, its encapsulation into liposomes (artificially-prepared vesicle composed of a lipid bilayer) greatly improves its ability to gain entry into the body by passing through the 'glucoronidation barrier' in the liver. Exocrine pancreatic cancer is notorious for responding poorly to conventional treatment, with American Cancer Society statistics promising only a 14% 5-year survival rate in Stage IA cancers, spiraling down to only 1% for Stage IV types.[2] Moreover, even when chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy results in the successful debulking of the tumor, and the patient manages to survive past 5 years, recurrence is still common; this often occurs as a direct result of conventional treatment, which damages the immune system and enriches the treatment-resistance tumorigenic cancer stem cell population within the post-treatment cancer survivor's body. The new study was performed by researchers at the Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology, and Institute for Cancer Research, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas. They determined the antitumor effects of a liposomal curcumin formulation against human pancreatic cancer cells through in vitro and xenograft studies, where the cells were implanted into mice to form tumors The liposomal curcumin formulation was found to inhibit pancreatic cancer cell proliferation in vitro, and when administered to the animals intraperitoneally at a dose of 20 mg/kg, three-times a week for four weeks, a 42% suppression of tumor growth was observed compared to untreated controls. This would be the equivalent of 1,360 mg for a 150 lb adult. Note, the 20 mg/kg dose given to the test animals is 100 times lower than the LD50 for mice (i.e. the dose that would take to kill 50% of a test group). Additionally, researchers observed "A potent antiangiogenic effect," characterized by a reduced number blood vessels and other pro-angiogenic factors associated with the growth of the tumor's blood supply. The researchers concluded, "These data clearly establish the efficacy of liposomal curcumin in reducing human pancreatic cancer growth in the examined model. The therapeutic curcumin-based effects, with no limiting side-effects, suggest that liposomal curcumin may be beneficial in patients with pancreatic cancer." Considering the relatively high safety margin, affordability, accessibility and effectiveness (as demonstrated by pre-clinical research and a vast body of anecdotes) of turmeric extracts in fighting highly lethal cancers, we can only hope the medical establishment begins to incorporate these medicinal spices into their treatment protocols. Considering how potent are the chemosensitizing effects of curcumin, it could be argued that it is unethical for them not to provide their patients the option of using these agents, or at the very least as adjuvants in integrative cancer care.
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10 Amazing Health Benefits of Turmeric Sept. 18, 3013 Anna Hunt, Staff Writer: Waking Times (Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of WakingTimes or its staff.) http://www.wakingtimes.com/2013/09/18/10-amazing-health-benefits-turmeric/ Delicious raw in smoothies or salad dressings, or as the savory orange spice behind the splendor of curry dishes, Turmeric is proving again and again to be one of the most beneficial and versatile natural health supplements one can take, and, it is surprisingly easy to grow. Turmeric, also known as Curcurma Longa, is related to the well-known ginger plant and also produces a rhizome that grows just beneath the ground. It’s tall and brightly colored tropical green leaves are beautiful in the garden and commonly used in landscaping, but the rhizomes are harvested as food and medicine, or re-planted seasonally. To grow this beneficial plant this, one only needs a few rhizomes, a pot and a sunny place. Just place a small section of the rhizome an inch or two under the soil and water regularly. They prefer tropical climates and plenty of rain, but are known to grow exponentially in a single season of 4-6 months with lots of water and sun. This is a remarkably easy to grow herb for everyday consumption and for preparedness gardens. Turmeric is delicious in many recipes, and ideas for using it in the kitchen are easy to find. In addition to eating it in it’s raw form, it’s commonly dried and ground into a powder or used in many delicious variations of curry spices. High quality organic turmeric powder is available for cooking and crafting medicines, and turmeric supplements in the form of capsules can also readily be found. Additionally, there are also many forms of tinctures, and extracts, that can be used to various beneficial ends. Bio-dynamic, organic Turmeric is also used in the production of high quality multi-vitamins. In recent years there has been a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that Turmeric has incredible medicinal value, and here are 10 amazing health benefits of turmeric Turmeric can help to prevent and heal some forms of cancer. Turmeric can be of significant benefit in the treatment and prevention of Diabetes. Turmeric is a detoxifying food and can help the body remove from poisons, heavy metals and illness. Turmeric extract is an effective alternative to some anti-depressants. Turmeric can protect and regenerate the liver. Turmeric can relieve arthritis pain, and stop inflammation. Turmeric supports a healthy brain and heart. Turmeric boosts the immune system and can replace certain vaccines. Turmeric can help in weight loss. Turmeric can elevate the spirit. As Hippocrates said, “let food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be food.” This is indeed true and Turmeric is one of the most potent, effective, and easy to incorporate foods to your diet. Grab some rhizomes try it out in your next smoothie or dish, and be sure to save a few to plant some in the garden. Learn more about this healing plant and take the time to learn how to prepare it for various things, like the following video which demonstrates how to make the Ayurvedic recipe, Golden Milk, which is very effective in treating chronic pain and inflammation: Turmeric Products: - Turmeric Capsules - Turmeric Supplements - Turmeric Tincture - Turmeric Extract - Fresh Turmeric Rhizome ======================= A study published in Cancer Prevention Research, has shown that people who consume raw garlic as part of the regular diet are 44% less likely to suffer from lung cancer. Garlic is now considered a chemo-preventative food, and it offers a host of other healing benefits as well. Read More: http://www.wakingtimes.com/2013/09/18/eating-raw-garlic-can-cut-lung-cancer-risk-half/
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Syrian Armenian Skilyan family prefers to live in Homeland
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ALMOST 10,000 SYRIAN-ARMENIANS in ARMENIA Article by Ruzanna Movsisyan 11:22, 19 September, 2013 http://armenpress.am/eng/news/733475/almost-all-syrian-armenians-applying-to-ministry-of-diaspora-get-jobs.html YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 19, ARMENPRESS. The Syrian-Armenians' flow to the Republic of Armenia increased in recent days. Some part of them applied to the Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia to find job and shelter. "Armenpress" had a conversation regarding these and many other issues with the Head of Staff of the Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia Firdus Zakaryan. -->Mr. Zakaryan, how many Syrian-Armenians moved to Armenia in accordance with the recent information? -- Currently there are about 10 thousand Syrian-Armenians living in Armenia. The flow of the Syrian-Armenians to the Republic of Armenia has been activated recently, notwithstanding they come not directly from Syria, but from Lebanon. Some part of them, which has to face certain problems here and have neither relatives nor acquaintances in here, apply to us. -->How many Syrian-Armenians have job in the Republic of Armenia? -- Approximately 1000 Syrian-Armenians applied to the Ministry of Diaspora to find job. Due to the efforts made by our Ministry and other Governmental Departments, they all have already found job. There is one fascinating feature, which is very characteristic to the Syrian-Armenians - they are very hard-working, organized,and have ability to gather their all compatriots around them. -
Vladimir Putin: President, Peacemaker, Talk Show HostBy Marc Champion Sep 19, 2013 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-19/vladimir-putin-president-peacemaker-talk-show-host.html Putin made his annual appearance today at the Valdai Club, a gathering or about 200 academics and research analysts focused on Russia, and he had a ball. He cracked jokes all evening -- mostly poking fun at what he sees as Western hypocrisy, double standards and moral decay. For example, when the legal troubles of Putin’s old friend, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, came up, he said: “Berlusconi is on trial now because he lives with women, but if he were a homosexual, they wouldn’t lay a finger on him.” That one got a lot of laughs. More seriously, Putin defended a recent law against promoting homosexuality in Russia, arguing that this does not amount to discrimination or oppression, and noting that some U.S. states still have (disused) laws on the books that criminalize homosexuality. Russia should be allowed to make its own choices about what is right, he said. He also suggested gay marriage was just bad policy. “We are dying out. Europeans are dying out. Same sex marriages do not produce children,” he said, going on to ask whether Europeans really want to rely on immigration to boost their populations. This was a huge change from last year, when participants said Russia’s long-serving president had appeared defensive, irritable and uncomfortable throughout the meeting. He had also changed the format of the event, giving a speech and taking part in a panel akin to a town hall meeting, rather than the closed marathon question and answer dinners of previous years. Also new was that the club invited opposition leaders, who were called on to ask Putin questions. And the whole event was televised. By the end of the day, Putin had taken over from the moderator and was playing talk show host as -- clearly off the cuff -- he zapped questions around a panel consisting of the former German Defense Minister Volker Ruehe, former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and American Russia specialist Dmitri Simes. Ruehe, for example, was asked how he thought the Sept. 22 German elections would turn out. Angela Merkel will become chancellor again, Ruehe began -- “Third time!” quipped Putin, an unsubtle dig at all the Western commentators who have criticized him for returning to power for a third term as president in 2012, after an interlude as prime minister. Simes was asked about the U.S. budget deficit. When Fillon hesitated to answer a question on whether he plans to run for president, Putin goaded him with an “I’ll answer if you do” routine -- yes, Putin said, he doesn’t exclude running for a fourth term. It took Putin a little while to warm up, after his speech about Russia’s need to re-create a national identity based on its unique history and culture, avoiding Europe’s ethical torpor. “The time when ready-made lifestyle models could be installed in foreign states like computer programs has already passed,” he said. Many of the questions put to the president concerned Syria. He was widely praised by the audience for his role in attempting to broker a deal to remove and destroy Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons, and he warned that he was not solely responsible for securing the outcome and that this was by no means guaranteed. He also volunteered that Syria only developed its chemical weapons stockpile in response to Israel’s development of a nuclear arsenal. He said this, too, should be eliminated, so that these weapons don’t spread all over the world in the way that gunpowder did in the late Middle Ages. Putin also repeated many of the arguments he made about the dangers of international interventions in his recent op-ed article in the New York Times, describing at length how he had the idea of writing the piece. He said he added a paragraph attacking “American exceptionalism” at the last minute, after Obama used the term in his speech on Syria earlier this month. Putin was pressed several times on the rudimentary level of democracy in Russia, with Ruehe in particular taking advantage of the televised nature of the event to press Putin to embrace youths who want to get involved in politics, even if they oppose him. Putin took it all in his stride. He noted that opposition candidates just won several local elections in Russia, and said Russia was developing its own style of democracy at its own pace -- young opposition leaders are welcome if they are “creative,” he said affably. He even left open the possibility of an eventual amnesty for protesters who are awaiting trial in jail for clashing with police during protests on Moscow’s Bolotnaya Square in May 2012. This was a very relaxed and confident Russian leader, at the very top of his game.
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Those are grey wolves who are more friendly with a photographer than expected. The secret is in not having FEAR, animals like dogs and wolves SMELL the fear in humans when near them; when humans have fear they give up a certain odor that the sensitive noses of the animals pick it up but human because their sense of smell is not so strong like those animals are not able to pick it up. When those animals smell the FEAR they attack for kill. No fear means> no smell> means no dogs or wolves attack or bites at least -unless the animal is too crazy one. http://youtu.be/JAFsAnVaWSc
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How sad, although this pope is becoming popular among the masses and is being loved by the millions yet he is unable to gain the love of God and be beloved by God and His Son Jesus. Servants of God on earth must endevour to please God and not human beings.
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Here in this message, dated September 7, we see Jesus is making reference to the coming new liturgy and the new mass. The question is will the Armenian Apostolic Church follow after those coming renovations in the Catholic Church. My Holy Word may not be changed or adapted so that it becomes something elseSaturday, September 7th, 2013 My dearly beloved daughter, while I continue to make every effort to reach out to the world, through these Messages – still many devout followers of Mine, fail to accept My Hand. These precious souls of Mine are vulnerable because many will fail to see the way in which their faith will be used to endorse the new, soon-to-be liturgy, which will fail to honor Me, Jesus Christ, the Son of Man. Many will assume, incorrectly, that the new liturgy and the new mass – although changed greatly – can do no harm. So many will quietly question some of the contents, as well as the format and find them strange. Yet very few will challenge them as they will believe that these are blessed by the Church and so therefore, they cannot be wrong. What they do not understand is that My Holy Word may not be changed or adapted so that it becomes something else. My Church is infallible, but should any so-called servant or leader in My Church twist the Word of God, or rewrite the meaning of the Holy Eucharist, then they blaspheme against God. I was denied by humanity and crucified when they, including the leaders in God’s Temples, rejected the Truth. When anyone – no matter how high they stand amongst you – denies the Truth, they are guilty of heresy, and do not come from Me. Yet, they would have you believe that the Truth is a lie. They will deny all that you have been taught by Me to live full Christian lives. They will spit at Me, but lead you along a path, which they will say leads you to Me, but it will not. These things, foretold, will soon come to pass. Be prepared. When you see the signs, then know that these prophecies can only come from God. Your Jesus
