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The Profitable Destruction Of Americans’ Health
The destruction caused by decay is just as catastrophic as the destruction wrought by calamity. The difference is we don’t notice the decay until it’s too late. When a wood-frame house is knocked down by a hurricane, earthquake or bulldozer, we are stunned and mortified by the destruction. But when termites or dry-rot eat away the framing for years until the house collapses, no single event triggers a response: we set aside evidence of the eventual negative consequences and reckon we can deal with it later.
The collapse of Americans’ health has proceeded in much the same fashion. According to Diabetes in 1964: A World Survey, the global rate of diagnosed diabetes in 1964 was estimated to be around 1% to 2%. In the US, 1% of the populace was diagnosed with diabetes (11 diagnosed cases per 1,000 people), and an estimated 8 cases per 1,000 were as yet undiagnosed.
Left unsaid in all the statistics and handwringing is the obvious truth: all this unhealthy junk food is immensely profitable. No competing power conquered us and forced us to destroy our health with addictive junk food and addictive tech platforms. The Martians didn’t land and enslave us. We bought the decay and reveled in it, and now look for solutions anywhere but the source of the decay: the elevation of corporate profits as the only metric of the nation’s “health” that matters.
How Mike Johnson Became Speaker ‘Through Prayer, Not Politics’
Eyebrows were raised when newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) in his first address from the chair reminded the assembled Democratic and Republican members of the House of Representatives that the God of the Bible raised up each one of them for a purpose.
Those who know Mr. Johnson, a devout conservative Southern Baptist, however, weren’t surprised by his allusion to verses in the Bible such as Daniel 2:21 that say the Creator raises up and deposes of political leaders: “He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.”
Why Unity Felt The Need To “Rush Out” Its Controversial Install-Fee Program
It’s been over a month now since Unity partially backtracked on its controversial proposed “pay per install” fee structure, a trust-destroying saga that seems to have contributed to the retirement of Unity CEO John Riccitiello. Now, a new report highlights some of the internal divisions over the “rushed-out” policy introduction and provides new insight into what may have been motivating the company to even attempt such a plan.
While much of the industry furor was focused on the business impact Unity would have on mid-sized indie game publishers, MobileGamer’s reporting suggests Unity’s moves were actually more focused on extracting a larger share of the lucrative mobile ad mediation market. Unity made a massive investment in that market about a year ago when it acquired IronSource, one of many major tools that mobile game devs use to maximize revenue by managing inventory from multiple ad networks at once.
Watch: Gen-Zers Melt Down Over 9-5 Jobs Amid Criticism About ‘Bidenomics’
Some Gen-Zers are having an emotional meltdown on social media about the world of work and struggles of surviving in the era of ‘Bidenomics.’ America’s youth appears to be done with President Biden, who could be their ‘great-great-grandfather,’ as a recent New York Times-Siena poll conducted over the summer showed the president’s approval rating with the youth is in the dumps.
Deep State’s Timing Sucks- Mass Shooting Backfires Against Gun Control Again
What an October- another attack on Israel, and another mass shooting. But something is different this time. People are more aware than ever they need to protect themselves with weapons. I analyze articles and social media posts concerning the Lewiston, Maine tragedy. We’re getting closer to the cause of mass shootings in America.
CVS Pulls Popular Cold Medicines From Store Shelves
Oct. 20, 2023- CVS said on Thursday that it is voluntarily removing certain common oral cough and cold products after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel determined last month that its active ingredient doesn’t work.
The move comes just a month after all 16 members of the FDA’s Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee (NDAC) agreed that oral phenylephrine, found in common versions of Sudafed, Mucinex, Vicks, Allegra and Dayquil, isn’t effective in offering relief from nasal congestion.
Techno Fog Makes Bold Prediction On Sidney Powell’s Plea Agreement In Georgia RICO Case
Attorney Sidney Powell on Thursday pleaded guilty in the Georgia RICO case against Trump in exchange for reduced charges.
Powell will testify against her co-defendants as part of the plea deal. Fulton County DA Fani Willis offered Powell this plea deal to avoid trial because she doesn’t have a case.
Attorney Techno Fog made a bold prediction on Sidney Powell’s plea agreement in the Georgia RICO case.
“The deal … shows that Fulton County prosecutors don’t want to go to trial right now. Spending four months in the courtroom and presenting hundreds of witnesses would only help the defense of Donald Trump. There would be no surprises at Trump’s trial – all the witnesses would be on record, the weaknesses of the prosecution would be exposed.”
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Social Media Users Criticizing Attractive [Game] Mods Exposed As Hypocrites
A social media thread dedicated to hating people who admire female attractiveness in video games has revealed the hypocrisy of such critics, yet again.
A Twitter user shared their disgust for people who make mods in games that accentuate female appeal…
Though, the absurdity from this user comes from people who searched his tweet history, and revealed a comment he wrote…
New Louisiana Secretary Of State Will Face Task Of Replacing Voting Machines
A Nov. 18 runoff for Louisiana secretary of state will pit a proven leader in conducting statewide elections against a Baton Rouge attorney making her third attempt at the post.
Republican Nancy Landry, a three-term state representative who has served as first assistant secretary of state since 2019, and Democratic Baton Rouge attorney Gwen Collins-Greenup both collected roughly 19.3% of the vote in Saturday’s primary, elevating them above a field of eight.
The winner of the Nov. 18 runoff will be tasked with transitioning to new voting machines required by law amid widespread distrust in the election process following the 2020 presidential election.
The New Hoovervilles? RV Villages And Make-Shift Tribes On The Rise As Inflation Bites
From 2020 to 2023, the median purchase price of homes in the US rose from $320,000 to over $420,000 – That’s a 33% increase in only 3 years. In 2011, the average price of a home was around $200,000, meaning prices have doubled in a single decade. The average apartment rental price in the US is now $1300 per month, compared to $1000 in 2020, and home rentals have risen to over $2000 per month on average. The spike in the market is a reflection of inflation across the board, as well as increased demand due to more Americans being priced out of home ownership.
Another interesting development during the pandemic years was a considerable rush to buy RVs, vans and tiny homes. This may have been a symptom of the authoritarian lockdowns that became a standard in blue states, leading people to relocate. However, there is also the economic factor. The average tiny home runs $30,000 to $60,000, with used RVs available for even less. RV space rentals can be found for as low as $500 per month. For those willing to sacrifice living space, the savings are alluring.
