Pesticide Exposure Found to Lower Intelligence Pesticides, ubiquitous among not only the food supply but farms and homes worldwide, have been found to be creating lasting changes in overall brain structure — changes that have been linked to lower intelligence levels and decreased cognitive function. Previously linked in scientific research to the massive obesity crisis, pesticides are now known to impact the mind in ways that are still not entirely understood. Despite these findings, they are continually touted as safe by the profit-hungry chemical industry. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, observed pregnant mothers in New York who were exposed to a pesticide known as chlorpyrifos (CPF). Banned in 2001 from household use, the chemical is still used worldwide in agriculture. Perhaps the most startling finding by the academic team is that all of the women in the study, of which there were 369 total, were actually below the US established thresholds of acute exposure. From around the web:
Jason Silva The Convention on Biological Diversity The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the first global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity including genetic resources, species and ecosystems. It is also the first to recognize that the conservation of biological diversity is ‘a common concern of humankind’ and an integral part of sustainable development. Because of this worldwide concern, over 150 countries, including the UK, signed the Convention on Biological Diversity at Rio de Janeiro, South America in 1992. The CBD has three main objectives: the conservation of biodiversity;the sustainable use of biodiversity; andthe sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources (including by appropriate access to these resources). How is the CBD implemented? Decision making for the CBD is by the Conference of the Parties (COP), which currently meets biennially to review progress in the implementation of the Convention and to decide on work programmes to achieve its objectives. 2010 Biodiversity Target (Defra).
» Nanny Bloomberg Strikes Again: Outlaws Painkillers Alex Jones Kurt Nimmo Infowars.com January 11, 2012 Guns and large soda drinks are just the beginning. New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has once again extended the reach of the state, this time outlawing the use of painkillers. Mayor Bloomberg will decide how much pain is tolerable for citizens. The edict from on-high restricts or eliminates the use of the most common painkillers in New York City’s public hospitals. “Abuse of prescription painkillers in our city has increased alarmingly,” Bloomberg said from a lectern at Elmhurst Hospital Center, a public hospital in Queens. According to the New York Times, public hospital patients will be limited to three days’ worth of drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet. Despite the fact Bloomberg and his commissars lack the regulatory authority to impose the new guidelines on private hospitals, several said they would voluntarily adopt the “legislative medicine” measure. This article was posted: Friday, January 11, 2013 at 9:45 am Print this page. BUSTED! Breaking!
The Battle for Your Mind: Brainwashing Techniques Being Used On The Public By Dick Sutphen Authoritarian followers Mind Control Subliminals By Dick Sutphen Summary of Contents The Birth of Conversion The Three Brain Phases How Revivalist Preachers Work Voice Roll Technique Six Conversion Techniques 1. keeping agreements 2.physical and mental fatigue 3. increase the tension 4. Uncertainty. 5. Jargon 6. No humor Stockholm SyndromeDecognition Process Step One is ALERTNESS REDUCTION Step Two is PROGRAMED CONFUSION Step Three is THOUGHT STOPPINGTrue Believers & Mass Movements Persuasion Techniques YES SET TRUISMS SUGGESTION Imbedded Commands INTERSPERSAL TECHNIQUE Visualisation SHOCK AND CONFUSIONSubliminal Programming Mass Misuse Vibrato Extra Low Frequencies The Neurophone Summary of Contents The Birth of Conversion/Brainwashing in Christian Revivalism in 1735. I'm Dick Sutphen and this tape is a studio-recorded, expanded version of a talk I delivered at the World Congress of Professional Hypnotists Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Birth of Conversion Charles J. Alright.
Convention on Biodiversity - International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012 The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international legally-binding treaty with three main goals: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of biodiversity; fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. Its overall objective is to encourage actions which will lead to a sustainable future. The conservation of biodiversity is a common concern of humankind. The Convention on Biological Diversity covers biodiversity at all levels: ecosystems, species and genetic resources. It also covers biotechnology including through the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. In fact, it covers all possible domains that are directly or indirectly related to biodiversity and its role in development, ranging from science, politics and education to agriculture, business, culture and much more. The CBD’s governing body is the Conference of the Parties (COP). The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) is based in Montreal, Canada.
Geometry of Thinking for Sustainable Global Governance 24th October 2009 | Draft Cognitive Implication of Synergetics Produced in relation to The Buckminster Fuller Challenge 2010, organized by The Buckminster Fuller Institute, in support of the development and implementation of a strategy that has significant potential to solve humanity's most pressing problems. IntroductionSystems as polyhedraChallenge to comprehension"Uprightness" and global geometryMatrix representation of psychological types and their styles of categorizationEpistemological "body odour"Self-reflexivity in global modellingIntegrating disagreement and dissentRequisite variety of perspectivesSelf-reflexivity through a "shadowy" dualKeys to global governance "embedded" in synergetics as a meta-modelImplications for a "meta-model"Cognitive engagement with globalityChallenge of cognitive geometryExistential and experiential engagement with globalityGeometry as a metaphorical magic mirror of thinkingThe secret within "Bucky's Ball"? Conclusion Introduction Systems as polyhedra
Chris Mooney: Inside The Republican Brain and Climate Denialism | Sea Change Radio April 17th, 2012 Posted by Alex Wise Podcast: Play in new window | Download If you’re listening to this show, chances are you believe that climate change is real, that it’s a problem, and that human actions have brought us to where we are today. Some Sea Change Radio listeners are Democrats, some are Republicans, and a large number may not identify with either party – but all are probably pretty concerned about responsible environmental stewardship, irrespective of their specific political party affiliation. If you found this post interesting, you might want to explore these topics also: alex wise, chris mooney, Climate Change, republicans, sea change radio
Electronic Information System for International Law - Home International Cooperative Biodiversity Group International Cooperative Biodiversity Groups (or ICBG) is a program under National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation and USAID established in 1993 to promote collaborative research between American universities and research institutions in countries that harbor unique genetic resource in the form of biodiversity - the practice known as bioprospecting. The basic aim of the program is to benefit both the host community and the global scientific community by discovering and researching the possibilities for new solutions to human health problems based on previously unexplored genetic resources. It therefore seeks to conserve biodiversity, and to foment, encourage and support sustainable practices of usage of biological resources. Groups are headed by a principal investigator who coordinates the efforts of the research consortium which often has branches in the US and the host country as well as in the countries of other third party institutions.
Green Development Initiative The Green Development Initiative (GDI) aims to establish a biodiversity standard and certification scheme for land management. The standard is based on the objectives and approaches of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and will be used to certify areas which are managed for conservation and development. GDI certification will facilitate the allocation of resources needed for preserving threatened biodiversity or restoring degraded biodiversity. Organisation structure[edit] Board[edit] The GDI Board is international and includes representatives from governments, the private sector and NGOs. Advisory Group[edit] The GDI Advisory Group was set up in April 2011. GDI Office[edit] Earthmind serves as the Office for the iInitiative. Phase I: GDM 2010 Initiative[edit] During Phase 1, extensive consultations were undertaken. 1st Expert Meeting on a Green Development Mechanism[edit] 3rd Business & Biodiversity Conference[edit] 2nd Expert Meeting, on a Green Development Mechanism[edit]
International Year of Biodiversity Official logo The International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) was a year-long celebration of biological diversity and its value for life on Earth, taking place around the world in 2010. Coinciding with the date of the 2010 Biodiversity Target, the year was declared by the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2006. The International Year of Biodiversity was meant to help raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity through activities and events in many countries. Background[edit] The United Nations General Assembly declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity (Resolution 61/203). The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), based in Montreal, Canada, was coordinating the International Year of Biodiversity campaign. Main goals in UN view[edit] The main goals of the International Year of Biodiversity were to: Slogan[edit] Biodiversity is life. Biodiversity is our life. See also[edit] References[edit] Jump up ^ Johns, David (2009).
International Organization for Biological Control The International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants is usually referred to as the International Organization for Biological Control or IOBC. It is a professional organization affiliated with the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) and aims to be an effective advocate for biological control, integrated pest management (IPM) and integrated production (IP). Introduction[edit] The IOBC serves as a resource for international organizations, for example: the European Commission on sustainable use of pesticides [1] and the status of IPM in Europe,[2] the EC Regulation of Biological Control Agents (REBECA) with regard to invertebrate biological control agents,[3] the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research on IPM (CGIAR),[4] the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) on biological control agents[5] and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with respect to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).[6][7]
Biodiversity Indicators Partnership Biodiversity Indicators Partnership Logo The Biodiversity Indicators Partnership (BIP) brings together a host of international organizations working on indicator development, to provide the best available information on biodiversity trends to the global community. The Partnership was initially established to help monitor progress towards the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) 2010 Biodiversity target. However, since its establishment in 2006 the BIP has developed a strong identity not only within the CBD but with other Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), national and regional governments and other sectors. As a result the Partnership will continue through international collaboration and cooperation to provide biodiversity indicator information and trends into the future. Current status[edit] The Biodiversity Indicators Partnership is currently in a renewal phase. Background[edit] Biodiversity encompasses the entire variety of life on Earth. Objectives[edit] Partners[edit]