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Switching the clocks back and forward each year may trigger a wave of strokes, research suggests. Scientists think that daylight saving time gives the human body clock a jolt. And they found that the number of stroke victims taken to hospital rises for a few days after the time changes. Scientists analysed ten years’ worth of data from hospitals in Finland. They compared the average number of people admitted with a stroke in the week of a daylight saving transition, compared to the two weeks before and two weeks after that week. The team found that the rate of ischemic … Continue reading →

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When I was a child, doctors sent my grandmother home in a wheelchair to die. Diagnosed with end-stage heart disease, she already had so much scar tissue from bypass operations that the surgeons had essentially run out of plumbing. There was nothing more to do, they said; her life was over at 65. For many children, it’s seeing a beloved relative ill and in pain that leads them to want to become doctors. But, for me, it was watching my grandma get better. Soon after she came home, she saw a report on TV about Nathan Pritikin, an early lifestyle-medicine … Continue reading →

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Originally published by AmmoLand.com. USA –  Black women are buying up hand guns in record numbers. The number one reason for the boost in new Black female handgun owners is protection. Crime statistics for Black women have always been higher for Black women than any other race of women in American.  Sisters are now exercising their Second Amendment Right, and leveling the playing field. On Black Friday (the largest shopping day of the year), FBI background checks to purchase firearms were up a 32%, an all-time one-day high for the agency.  Gun retailers report that 25% of buyers are first-time gun owners. According to … Continue reading →

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It’s more than likely you know someone who’s obsessed with their own image. A quick scroll through social media can reveal the narcissists in a constant stream of selfies; you might even be one. Narcissists think they’re better, smarter, and more important than the people around them – and they want to be treated as such, experts say. A new TEDEd video breaks down the different types of narcissism, from the obvious to the not-so-obvious, and explains how these traits almost always take a turn for the dark side. Psychologists define narcissism as an ‘inflated, grandiose self-image,’ and it has … Continue reading →

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1. If You Carry a Gun in America 5 things a criminal defense lawyer wants you to know. Article by Marc J. Victor. . 2. Far Worse Than the Mafia Roger Stone talks to Lew about the Bush Crime Family. . 3. The Entire World Is About To Get Hammered And most people are going to suffer, this time, says Jim Rogers. . 4. The Fraud of Democratic Socialism Dom Armentano on Bernie Sanders.  . 5. The Miracle of a Baby’s Growth to Manhood Since it’s impossible, there must be Something Else involved, says Fred Reed. . 6. Hillary: Headed for the Slammer Or just defeat? … Continue reading →

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We can’t seriously say you were born to drive a particular car if you were born under a particular sign. Astrology isn’t so simple. Nor is life. Practical issues prevent us all from driving our dreams. If, when you look up your sign, your jaw drops, please remember this is a discussion, not a prescription. Remember too, that your sign can impact HOW you drive as much as WHAT you drive. In compiling this list, I’ve tried to answer just one question. What kind of vehicle your sign would most resemble… if only you were a car? ARIES (March 21 – April … Continue reading →

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I’m going to start with one premise: Food is medicine. Everything we put into our bodies has an effect, and we can either support our health or diminish it. There are a number of superfoods out there that have awesome health benefits, like avocados for cancer prevention and blueberries for antioxidants, but what about super supplements? While there are many to choose from, Chlorella, in particular, is an absolute powerhouse. All natural and completely safe for consumption, it is a freshwater blue-green algae which boost energy, supports fat loss, improves skin, and helps detox heavy metals like lead and mercury from the body. Chlorella … Continue reading →

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Can a simple test determine whether you’re a more left wing or more right wing? According to a recently published study, researchers believed they’ve discovered a simple trick that can be used to determine a person’s political leaning – and it’s all down to the kind of words they prefer to use. Before we tell you more – can we tell whether you’re on the left or right? We’ve given you five pairs of sentences below. From each pair, pick the sentence you’d be more likely to say. Researchers at the University of Kent believe that right-wingers and left-wingers tend … Continue reading →

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Jeb! and the Bush Crime Family: The Inside Story of an American Dynasty – Roger Stone 100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation – Clint Emerson 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America: And Four Who Tried to Save Her – Brion McClanahan Tripping Over the Truth: The Return of the Metabolic Theory of Cancer Illuminates a New and Hopeful Path to a Cure – Travis Christofferson Read Better!: For Adults and Teens – Linda Schrock Taylor Cancer: Step Outside the Box – Ty M. Bollinger Progressivism: A Primer on the Idea Destroying America – James Ostrowski … Continue reading →

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Academic Freedom in an Age of Conformity: Confronting the Fear of Knowledge, by Joanna Williams, is very well done. She shows how important historically academic freedom has been to the pursuit of knowledge, and examines the baleful consequences of the contemporary assault on truth and objectivity. I sympathise with her, too. Much as I had to do for my book Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left, Williams has had to sit down for hours, poring over poisonous stuff written by destructive narcissists and digesting it into something with which issue can be taken. She has done a … Continue reading →

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Despite being around for well over a decade, there are few set rules that everyone can agree on when it comes to using social media, emails and text messages. Some hate oversharing, others love to air their dirty laundry whenever they can and a small number think it’s acceptable to end relationships over text. To address these polarising behaviours, researchers have come up with a list of 17 social media commandments we should stick to, in order not to annoy other users. The study by BT Mobile and Oxford University took an in-depth look into the ‘dos and don’s’ of … Continue reading →

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On February 16th, The Washington Post printed the article, “It’s time to kill the $100 bill.” This came on the heels of a CNNMoney item, the day before, entitled “Death of the 500 euro bill getting closer.” The former cited a recent Harvard Kennedy School working paper, No. 52 by Senior Fellow Peter Sands, concluding that the abolition of high denomination notes would help deter “tax evasion, financial crime, terrorist finance, and corruption.” In recent days, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, ECB President Mario Draghi, and even the editorial board of the New York Times came out in support of the elimination of large currency notes. … Continue reading →

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Our readers probably realize by now what a proud Swiss fellow I am, and how I take every possible opportunity to argue that Switzerland represents a role model for achieving radical decentralization and respect for civil liberties. When municipalities, cities or smaller states are in competition with each other, the power of politicians is limited and the right to self-determination is ensured. I was particularly intrigued by the comparison made by Rahim Taghizadegan, a polymath I very much admire, in a lecture he delivered at the last Property and Freedom Society conference of Hans-Hermann Hoppe, entitled “The Lebanon – A … Continue reading →

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Cheering news for those with a sweet tooth – a recent study has found that regular chocolate consumption is associated with better cognitive function. According to the study, published in the journal Appetite, chocolate consumption was found to be associated with cognitive performance “irrespective of other dietary habits.” Researchers looked at data collected during an earlier study in which residents of Syracuse, New York, were measured for dietary intake and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Participants were also given a series of tests designed to measure cognitive function. “More frequent chocolate consumption was significantly associated with better performance on [tests … Continue reading →

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We’ve all heard the typical travel advice to pack light, get to the airport early enough, and buy a disposable cell phone to save money abroad. But centuries ago, medieval explorers shared their own sage travel advice. Here are 10 things we can learn from noted medieval globe-trotters Ibn Battuta and Sir John Mandeville about the art of travel. 1. KEEP YOUR BAGS SECURELY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. Ibn Battuta was a Muslim scholar who explored parts of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe between 1325 and 1354. After spending time in Cairo, he hired camels to travel through … Continue reading →

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