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August 7, 2024

C-Span - Vice President Harris Campaigns with Running Mate Gov. Tim Walz in Philadelphia

https://www.c-span.org/video/?537539-1/vice-president-harris-campaigns-running-mate-gov-tim-walz-philadelphia

Click on the first star to see VP Harris and on the second star to see Gov Walz.
For those who may have missed all or part of tonight's speeches.

"In Philadelphia, 2024 Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris made her first joint campaign appearance with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), her vice presidential running mate. Vice President Harris toted the governor’s accomplishments in public service, including his 12 years in the U.S. Congress and years as a public school teacher. Gov. Tim Walz told supporters he, “couldn’t be prouder to be on this ticket.” His selection to be the vice president’s running mate came just two weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago."



August 1, 2024

VP Harris on Trump's Behavior When Questioned by Black Journalists

Clip

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5126771/vp-harris-trumps-behavior-questioned-black-journalists


"During a campaign event in Houston, Vice President Kamala Harris calls out former President Trump for his confrontational behavior at an event with the National Association of Black Journalists, saying he is "divisive" and "disrespectful."


"V.P. HARRIS
THOSE FOUR YEARS WERE LIKE. ENTER DAY WE WERE GIVEN YET ANOTHER REMINDER. THIS AFTERNOON,
V.P. HARRIS
-- [LAUGHTER] V.P. HARRIS: [LAUGHS] DONALD TRUMP SPOKE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS. AND IT WAS THE SAME OLD SHOW. [LAUGHTER] THE DIVISIVENESS AND THE DISRESPECT. AND LET ME JUST SAY, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE BETTER. [APPLAUSE] THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DESERVE A LEADER WHO TELLS THE TRUTH, A LEADER WHO DOES NOT RESPOND WITH HOSTILITY AND ANGER WHEN CONFRONTED WITH THE FACTS. WE DESERVED A LEADER WHO UNDERSTANDS THAT OUR DIFFERENCES DO NOT DIVIDE US. THEY ARE AN ESSENTIAL SOURCE OF OUR STRENGTH. SO I SAY -- [APPLAUSE]"

July 31, 2024

Full interview - Former President Trump Clashes with Reporters at NABJ Convention

https://www.c-span.org/video/?537472-1/president-trump-speaks-nabj-conference

NABJ - PolitiFact Fact Checker

They are still fact checking.

https://nabjonline.org/blog/nabj-to-host-former-president-trump-for-a-conversation-in-chicago-during-its-annual-convention/

Transcript at link and Trump campaign ended it early.

'MR. PRESIDENT, WE SO APPRECIATE YOU GIVING US AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME. I WANT TO START BY ADDRESSING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM. A LOT OF PEOPLE DID NOT THINK IT WAS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU TO BE HERE TODAY. YOU HAVE FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT SOME OF YOUR RIVALS, FROM NIKKI HALEY TO FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING THEY WERE NOT BORN IN THE UNITED STATES, WHICH IS NOT TRUE. YOU HAVE TOLD CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOR WHO WERE AMERICAN CITIZENS TO GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM. YOU HAVE USED WORDS LIKE ANIMAL AND RABBIT TO DESCRIBE BLACK DISTRICT ATTORNEYS. YOU HAVE ATTACKED BLACK JOURNALISTS, CALLING THEM LOSERS, SAYING THEIR QUESTIONS ARE STUPID AND RACIST. YOU HAVE HAD DINNER WITH A WHITE SUPREMACIST AT YOUR RESORT. MY QUESTION, NOW THAT YOU ARE ASKING BLACK SUPPORTERS TO VOTE FOR YOU -- WHY SHOULD BLACK VOTERS TRUST YOU AFTER YOU HAVE USED LANGUAGE LIKE THAT?

FIRST OF ALL, I DON'T THINK I HAVE EVER BEEN ASKED A QUESTION IN SUCH A HORRIBLE MANNER, FIRST QUESTION. YOU DON'T EVEN SAY "HELLO, HOW ARE YOU." ARE YOU WITH A FAKE NEWS NETWORK, A TERRIBLE NETWORK? I THINK IT IS DISGRACEFUL THAT I CAME HERE IN GOOD SPIRIT. I LOVE THE BLACK POPULATION OF THIS COUNTRY. I HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR THE BLACK POPULATION OF THIS COUNTRY, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT. INCLUDING OPPORTUNITY ZONES WITH SENATOR TIM SCOTT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WHICH IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PROGRAMS EVER FOR BLACK WORKERS AND BLACK ENTREPRENEURS. I HAVE DONE SO MUCH. I SAY THIS -- HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WERE OUT OF MONEY. THEY WERE STONE COLD BROKE. AND I SAVED THEM AND I GAVE THEM LONG-TERM FINANCING, AND NOBODY ELSE WAS DOING IT. I THINK IT WAS A VERY RUDE INTRODUCTION. I DON'T KNOW EXACTLY WHY YOU WOULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THAT. LET ME GO A STEP FURTHER. I WAS INVITED HERE AND I WAS TOLD MY OPPONENT, WHETHER IT WAS BIDEN OR COMELLA -- I WAS TOLD MY OPPONENT WAS GOING TO BE HERE. IT TURNS OUT MY OPPONENT IS NOT HERE. YOU INVITED ME UNDER FALSE PRETENSES, AND THEN YOU SAID YOU CAN'T DO IT WITH ZOOM. WHERE IS ZOOM? SHE IS GOING TO DO IT WITH ZOOM AND SHE IS NOT COMING. AND THEN YOU ARE HALF AN HOUR LATE, JUST SO WE UNDERSTAND. THEY COULD NOT GET THEIR EQUIPMENT WORKING OR SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VIDEO FEED. A VERY NASTY QUESTION. I HAVE ANSWERED THE QUESTION. I HAVE BEEN THE BEST PRESIDENT FOR THE BLACK POPULATION SINCE ABRAHAM LINCOLN. THAT IS MY ANSWER......"

July 23, 2024

Majority of pledged Democratic delegates endorse Harris on first full day

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-coalesce-harris-nomination-rcna163027

"A majority of pledged Democratic convention delegates have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, who said Monday in her first campaign remarks as a presidential candidate that she knows how to take on Republican Donald Trump.

Harris has been quickly consolidating support around her day-old bid for the Democratic nomination for president, with seemingly all of her major potential rivals rallying around her less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced he was bowing out and with state delegate slates endorsing her quickly, too..."

June 28, 2024

VP Harris on CNN now

June 9, 2024

Paths to Recovery: The Journey Continues

Even though this chronicles two survivors of blood cancer the underlying theme of what a cancer patient goes through as well as their caregivers is pretty much the same. I think the first interviews done in 2010 were more insightful. I can say this now looking back, but at the time we are all caught up in the challenges of the day.


https://lls.org/patient-education-videos/paths-recovery-stories-two-blood-cancer-survivors?c_src=email&c_src2=sfmc&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Paths+to+Recovery&utm_term=button&utm_id=536424&sfmc_id=243288411

"More than a decade ago, we met two blood cancer survivors and members of their care teams. They discussed their diagnosis, treatment, and their ups and downs as they continued along their Paths to Recovery.

We visited them again to see where their paths had taken them and talk about how they adapted and thrived along the way. Join us for an update on where the road has taken them and their journey ahead."

May 23, 2024

Fast-rising seas could swamp septic systems in parts of the South

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2024/septic-tanks-rising-waters-environment-health/?utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F3dcbee0%2F664e262a18594a6ee07ef8c3%2F602214919bbc0f73f6b16846%2F5%2F47%2F664e262a18594a6ee07ef8c3

"... For all the obvious challenges facing South Florida as sea levels surge, one serious threat to public health and the environment remains largely out of sight, but everywhere:

Septic tanks.

Millions of them dot the American South, a region grappling with some of the planet’s fastest-rising seas, according to a Washington Post analysis. At more than a dozen tide gauges from Texas to North Carolina, sea levels have risen at least 6 inches since 2010 — a change similar to what occurred over the previous five decades.

Along those coastlines, swelling seas are driving water tables higher and creating worries in places where septic systems abound, but where officials often lack reliable data about their location or how many might already be compromised.
“These are ticking time bombs under the ground that, when they fail, will pollute,” said Andrew Wunderley, executive director of the nonprofit Charleston Waterkeeper, which monitors water quality in the Lowcountry of South Carolina..."

April 25, 2024

2024 Food Revolution Summit

You can watch for free when the episode starts or catch it later in the day before the next day starts. I meant to post this yesterday so the first free episode has expired, but can still watch episode 2.

https://foodrevolution.org

Copying portions of an email ...

"Here are the daily themes:

April 24: Episode 1: Beyond The Deception
Exposing Big Ag, Big Food, and Big Pharma — and Reclaiming Our Path to Wellness
We know more about food and health than any population in history. And yet, we’re sicker than ever. Do you know the real reasons why? In this episode, we expose the tactics employed by the processed food industry to keep us confused (and hooked on their products!), reveal the dairy industry's hidden agenda, uncover the hazardous effects of pesticides on farmworkers and consumers, and show how the pharmaceutical industry is making billions of dollars selling medications to an increasingly sick population. And we’ll look behind the curtain and bring you hope — showing how much better things can be and that the power truly is in your hands to reclaim your health and to be part of the solution!

April 25: Episode 2: The Brain Episode
How Diet and Lifestyle Can Help You Think Clearer, Feel Better, & Prevent Alzheimer’s
In recent years, rates of brain fog, memory loss, mental health struggles, and dementia have skyrocketed. Are we destined for a future where our most precious faculties are compromised? What have brain experts discovered that could help you to beat the odds? In this episode, we investigate the role of diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors in the development of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, explore the impact of poor diet on mental clarity and focus, and shed light on the explosion in rates of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health challenges. You’ll learn essential foods, supplements, and dietary patterns that promote brain health and slash the danger of Alzheimer’s — and remedies for brain fog, memory loss, and mental health challenges.

April 26: Episode 3: Healthy Gut, Healthy Life
How to Nurture a Thriving Microbiome
Only recently have experts discovered the enormous connection between gut health and virtually every other aspect of human wellness. In this episode, we share the breakthrough new research behind the microbiome revolution and unveil the complex relationship between what we eat and common digestive issues such as bloating, gas, intestinal discomfort, leaky gut, chronic inflammation, and other related conditions. We’ll delve into the world of the microbiome and its influence on digestion, immunity, mental health, autoimmune disease, and chronic illness — and discuss the potential pitfalls of modern diets, excessive hygiene, probiotic pills, and antibiotic overuse. We’ll share practical tips and actionable steps for improving gut health and how you can nurture your microbiome using all-natural and no-cost solutions.

April 27: Episode 4: Beauty and Vitality
How to Nurture Healthy Skin, Hair, Nails, and Radiance from the Inside Out
The global beauty industry is big business… to the tune of $532 billion. But some of the chemicals used in beauty products can cause cancer and other health problems. Fortunately, there are natural ways to look good that also help you feel good and live long and well. In this episode, we explore the truth about the beauty industry and investigate the pros and cons of common products and supplements that claim anti-aging and beauty-enhancing properties. You’ll learn about the diet and lifestyle choices that can support healthy skin, hair, teeth, and overall beauty, while expanding vitality, too! Together, we’ll go beyond myths and marketing so we can nourish radiance with nutrition and holistic approaches.

April 28: Episode 5: Heartbeat of Life
How Diet and Lifestyle Can End the World’s #1 Killer
Heart disease takes more lives than any other cause of death, and while tens of millions rely on heart medications to keep their symptoms at bay, these drugs often come with serious side effects. The good news is that all-natural food and lifestyle habits have been proven to slash the risk of heart disease dramatically. And the number one place to start is with the food on your plate. This episode offers evidence-based dietary recommendations for preventing and reversing cardiovascular disease, including the role of antioxidants, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and other nutrients in promoting cardiovascular health. We’ll unravel the culprits behind heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels and clear the confusion surrounding fats, cholesterol, sugar, salt, and processed foods once and for all.

April 29: Episode 6: Diabesity Unmasked
The Truth About Weight Loss, Diabetes, and Food Freedom
What’s the real reason we see such a direct connection between obesity and type 2 diabetes? Why is it so hard to lose weight (and so easy to gain it)? In this episode, we explore the real causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes and the real reasons that traditional diets almost always fail. We’ll dive into the newest semaglutide drugs being used for weight loss and diabetes management and whether or not they’re safe or worth the cost. You’ll learn what the most recent studies say about what actually works for effective and sustained weight control so you can enjoy more balanced blood sugar and your unique “right-sized body.”

April 30: Episode 7: The Science of Nutrition
Exploring Comprehensive Studies, Hot Controversies, and the Critical Nutrients You Need
Should you go keto, raw, Paleo, vegan, or follow a blood-type diet? In a world where conflicting nutrition advice runs rampant, how do you know what’s fact and what’s fiction? In this episode, we go beyond fads and bestselling books to discover what the science says about the most controversial topics in food and health. We’ll reveal the truth behind hot-button topics like soy, lectins, and phytates. You’ll learn how to end the confusion behind fatty acids and get the truth about rancidity in fish oil. We’ll uncover the misconceptions about protein requirements: how much do you really need, whether there is such a thing as too much and whether plant protein or animal protein is best. Plus, you’ll get a comprehensive rundown of the specific vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals you need to stay healthy, now and in the future.

May 1: Episode 8: The Future of Life on Earth
How to Be Part of the Solution with the Food on Your Plate
Humanity is on a collision course with systemic environmental collapse. If we keep going on our current trajectory, we're going to run out of water, topsoil, and food for the generations to come. The good news is that it’s not too late to make the changes we so urgently need. So, how can you take a stand and play a role in helping to turn the tide? In this episode, we explore the consequences of our current food production systems — and powerful ways that you can make a massive impact for good. You’ll be inspired by how you can contribute to sustainability, biodiversity, and soil health — and the power of the movements for natural, organic, fair trade, local, plant-based food to heal our lives and our world. It’s time for some grounded hope and real solutions that can make a world of difference."

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