<< This is really good to see. Some solid action against GE Foods
You have to copy and paste links from the post. Here is one to
download a one hour lecture. Be sure to watch the five minute
preview of the DVD.
Cheers, Doug
http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle/?objectID=166
Spilling the Beans, May 2005
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THIS MONTH:
Video Urges Parents and Schools to Remove Genetically Engineered
Foods from Kids' Meals
Biotech Food Debate Makes International Headlines
Video Urges Parents and Schools to Remove
Genetically Engineered Foods from Kids' Meals
"After seeing the video, my family removed all genetically
engineered foods from our home. My 9-year-old now insists that even
our cat food be GM-free."
--Annalisa Miller, mother of two
This typical reaction to the video Hidden Dangers in Kids' Meals:
Genetically Engineered Foods could spark a revolution. That's the
intention of the Institute for Responsible Technology, which uses
the video as part of their newly launched campaign to remove
genetically modified (GM) foods from school meals.
The video features numerous scientists and investigators describing
the health dangers of GM foods and, according to bestselling author
John Robbins, "pierces the myth that our government is protecting
our food supply and charges parents and schools with the job of
protecting children." Mad Cowboy author Howard Lyman says, "It will
change the way you look at food forever. No one will ever again take
food safety for granted." Ronnie Cummins, director of the Organic
Consumers Association, says, "It will change what parents and
schools buy, which will change what manufacturers use in their
products. Hidden Dangers is that good." Natural Capitalism author
Hunter Lovins adds, "When parents watch scientist after scientist
describe the dangers of GM foods, I wouldn't want to be a stubborn
food service director trying to stand in their way."
Produced by Jeffrey Smith, author of the international bestseller
Seeds of Deception, the DVD's 28-minute hard-hitting feature
highlights shocking research results, inadequate regulations, and
corporate control of government.
An investigator reveals that political appointees at the Food and
Drug Administration hid GM food risks from the public, and
scientists and politicians describe the government approval process
as an illusion and façade.
Lab animals and livestock fed GM crops developed serious symptoms
and unexplained deaths. Iowa farmers, for example, report that pigs
fed GM corn became sterile, had false pregnancies, or
delivered "bags of water."
Scientists say they were pressured, threatened, or hounded out of
their positions. A politician testifies that scientists told her
they were afraid even to raise questions.
Commentators explain how serious health effects from GM foods could
remain unidentified for years. In fact, the huge increase in UK soy
allergies right after GM soy was introduced was never investigated,
and a deadly US epidemic in the 1980s that was traced to a GM food
supplement was nearly missed.
One study verified that genes from GM soy transfer to bacteria
inside our intestines. Smith makes the sobering observation that if
the genes inserted into corn to create a pesticide were to
transfer, "it converts our bacteria into living pesticide
factories," possibly for the long term 14even if we stop eating GM
corn. This is one of several alarming threats that have not been
tested for.
Biologist Phil Regal acknowledges in videotaped testimony before a
New Zealand commission, "People were saying in the industry, in the
regulatory agencies, that if the American people want progress
they're going to have to be the guinea pigs."
According to the Hidden Dangers video, children are most at risk
from the potential allergies, toxins, nutritional, and other
problems associated with GM foods, and from the increased hormone
levels in milk from cows injected with genetically engineered bovine
growth hormone. Brent Blackwelder, President of Friends of the Earth
says, "Jeffrey Smith has done a brilliant job in presenting the many
compelling reasons for getting genetically engineered food off the
school menus right now." Frances Moore Lappé adds, "The revelations
in Hidden Dangers make our choice clear 14 take needless risks with
genetically engineered food or just say no to this madness. Let's
raise our voices on this one! The risk of silence is too great."
The video also features officials, teachers and students from a
school district in Appleton Wisconsin that switched from processed
foods to wholesome, nutritious food. The change in behavior and
learning ability was dramatic. Before the change, administrators
describe the students as "rebellious," "rude, obnoxious, very crude
and ill mannered," with "weapons violations" and "a cop on school
premises at all times." Afterwards, they describe "a total change in
the students and in the environment." "The students are calm and
well behaved." There were no dropouts, expulsions, drugs, weapons,
or suicides. And the "biggest problems in the school," reports one
teacher, is "parking in the parking lot and student tardiness."
The Appleton story is presented as additional motivation for schools
to make a change in their meals. Although the school district was
not focused on GM foods, they happened to remove nearly all GM
ingredients when they switched to a healthier menu.
The DVD contains an additional 15-minute documentary about the
Appleton school phenomenon, as well as an hour-long lecture by
Jeffrey Smith. These serve as support material for the 28-minute
production, which will be used at parent meetings and for public
access television. A five minute preview of the video is available
at www.GMFreeSchools.org.
Free Audio CD
The Institute for Responsible Technology has also just released a
free audio CD, available for download at www.GMFreeSchools.org or
via bulk purchase. It is an hour-long lecture by Jeffrey Smith
before a live audience, entitled You're Eating WHAT? Stop eating
genetically engineered food and please copy this for your friends.
Craig Winters, President of The Campaign says, "You're Eating WHAT?
is the most powerful presentation I have ever heard on the issue of
genetically engineered foods. OCA's Ronnie Cummins says, "Jeffrey
Smith tells the story of industry manipulation 14of regulators, of
science, and of our food supply 14like no one else. He engages,
entertains, and motivates people to stop risking their health with
genetically engineered food." Cummins adds, "Give this CD to
everyone, in mass quantities. . . When millions of these CDs
circulate, our job is done."
Within the first two weeks of its launch, several people have
purchased hundreds of the inexpensive CDs to give away. John Boyles,
MD, an Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy specialist in Dayton Ohio, for
example, purchased 300 for his patients. He tells them, "There is a
big cover up over GM food by the government. The FDA does not
require tests. If you really want to be disturbed, hand the
receptionist a dollar bill and get this CD. It uncovers not just
one, but a series of events showing the depth of the scandal."
Dr. Boyles also tell his patients to stop eating genetically
engineered soy. "I used to test for soy allergy. Since they have
genetically altered it, I tell people just don't eat it unless it
says organic. We're not even testing for it anymore. These things
are so potentially dangerous. "
The GM-Free School Campaign has received support from numerous
individuals and organizations, including the Sierra Club. For more
information on the GM Free School Campaign go to
www.GMFreeSchools.org, email info@G..., or call 641.209.1765.
Biotech Food Debate Makes International Headlines
Earlier this month in Kansas City, at a meeting of the Association
of Official Analytical Communities (AOAC), Institute founder Jeffrey
Smith participated in a debate about genetical modified food that
made headlines internationally.
According to a Reuters article, "Critics of biotech foods spoke of
stomach lesions and dead lab rats while backers of the technology
cited increased crop production and hopes for healthier foods in a
debate before a group of U.S. scientists on Thursday."
Smith was quoted as saying "We believe that the current version of
genetically modified crops are unsafe... they should be banned."
The article also reported that "Smith, who is on an international
tour calling for extensive testing of all biotech foods, said
independent evaluations of genetically modified food crops has shown
numerous indications of health problems. He cited stomach lesions in
rats, false pregnancies in cows, excessive cell growth and damage to
animal immune systems."
For the complete Reuters article, go to
www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=8620083
This is really good to see. Some solid action against GE Foods
You have to copy and paste links from the post. Here is one to
download a one hour lecture. Be sure to watch the five minute
preview of the DVD.
Cheers, Doug
http://www.seedsofdeception.com/utility/showArticle/?objectID=166
Spilling the Beans, May 2005
---------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------
THIS MONTH:
Video Urges Parents and Schools to Remove Genetically Engineered
Foods from Kids' Meals
Biotech Food Debate Makes International Headlines
Video Urges Parents and Schools to Remove
Genetically Engineered Foods from Kids' Meals
"After seeing the video, my family removed all genetically
engineered foods from our home. My 9-year-old now insists that even
our cat food be GM-free."
--Annalisa Miller, mother of two
This typical reaction to the video Hidden Dangers in Kids' Meals:
Genetically Engineered Foods could spark a revolution. That's the
intention of the Institute for Responsible Technology, which uses
the video as part of their newly launched campaign to remove
genetically modified (GM) foods from school meals.
The video features numerous scientists and investigators describing
the health dangers of GM foods and, according to bestselling author
John Robbins, "pierces the myth that our government is protecting
our food supply and charges parents and schools with the job of
protecting children." Mad Cowboy author Howard Lyman says, "It will
change the way you look at food forever. No one will ever again take
food safety for granted." Ronnie Cummins, director of the Organic
Consumers Association, says, "It will change what parents and
schools buy, which will change what manufacturers use in their
products. Hidden Dangers is that good." Natural Capitalism author
Hunter Lovins adds, "When parents watch scientist after scientist
describe the dangers of GM foods, I wouldn't want to be a stubborn
food service director trying to stand in their way."
Produced by Jeffrey Smith, author of the international bestseller
Seeds of Deception, the DVD's 28-minute hard-hitting feature
highlights shocking research results, inadequate regulations, and
corporate control of government.
An investigator reveals that political appointees at the Food and
Drug Administration hid GM food risks from the public, and
scientists and politicians describe the government approval process
as an illusion and façade.
Lab animals and livestock fed GM crops developed serious symptoms
and unexplained deaths. Iowa farmers, for example, report that pigs
fed GM corn became sterile, had false pregnancies, or
delivered "bags of water."
Scientists say they were pressured, threatened, or hounded out of
their positions. A politician testifies that scientists told her
they were afraid even to raise questions.
Commentators explain how serious health effects from GM foods could
remain unidentified for years. In fact, the huge increase in UK soy
allergies right after GM soy was introduced was never investigated,
and a deadly US epidemic in the 1980s that was traced to a GM food
supplement was nearly missed.
One study verified that genes from GM soy transfer to bacteria
inside our intestines. Smith makes the sobering observation that if
the genes inserted into corn to create a pesticide were to
transfer, "it converts our bacteria into living pesticide
factories," possibly for the long term 14even if we stop eating GM
corn. This is one of several alarming threats that have not been
tested for.
Biologist Phil Regal acknowledges in videotaped testimony before a
New Zealand commission, "People were saying in the industry, in the
regulatory agencies, that if the American people want progress
they're going to have to be the guinea pigs."
According to the Hidden Dangers video, children are most at risk
from the potential allergies, toxins, nutritional, and other
problems associated with GM foods, and from the increased hormone
levels in milk from cows injected with genetically engineered bovine
growth hormone. Brent Blackwelder, President of Friends of the Earth
says, "Jeffrey Smith has done a brilliant job in presenting the many
compelling reasons for getting genetically engineered food off the
school menus right now." Frances Moore Lappé adds, "The revelations
in Hidden Dangers make our choice clear 14 take needless risks with
genetically engineered food or just say no to this madness. Let's
raise our voices on this one! The risk of silence is too great."
The video also features officials, teachers and students from a
school district in Appleton Wisconsin that switched from processed
foods to wholesome, nutritious food. The change in behavior and
learning ability was dramatic. Before the change, administrators
describe the students as "rebellious," "rude, obnoxious, very crude
and ill mannered," with "weapons violations" and "a cop on school
premises at all times." Afterwards, they describe "a total change in
the students and in the environment." "The students are calm and
well behaved." There were no dropouts, expulsions, drugs, weapons,
or suicides. And the "biggest problems in the school," reports one
teacher, is "parking in the parking lot and student tardiness."
The Appleton story is presented as additional motivation for schools
to make a change in their meals. Although the school district was
not focused on GM foods, they happened to remove nearly all GM
ingredients when they switched to a healthier menu.
The DVD contains an additional 15-minute documentary about the
Appleton school phenomenon, as well as an hour-long lecture by
Jeffrey Smith. These serve as support material for the 28-minute
production, which will be used at parent meetings and for public
access television. A five minute preview of the video is available
at www.GMFreeSchools.org.
Free Audio CD
The Institute for Responsible Technology has also just released a
free audio CD, available for download at www.GMFreeSchools.org or
via bulk purchase. It is an hour-long lecture by Jeffrey Smith
before a live audience, entitled You're Eating WHAT? Stop eating
genetically engineered food and please copy this for your friends.
Craig Winters, President of The Campaign says, "You're Eating WHAT?
is the most powerful presentation I have ever heard on the issue of
genetically engineered foods. OCA's Ronnie Cummins says, "Jeffrey
Smith tells the story of industry manipulation 14of regulators, of
science, and of our food supply 14like no one else. He engages,
entertains, and motivates people to stop risking their health with
genetically engineered food." Cummins adds, "Give this CD to
everyone, in mass quantities. . . When millions of these CDs
circulate, our job is done."
Within the first two weeks of its launch, several people have
purchased hundreds of the inexpensive CDs to give away. John Boyles,
MD, an Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy specialist in Dayton Ohio, for
example, purchased 300 for his patients. He tells them, "There is a
big cover up over GM food by the government. The FDA does not
require tests. If you really want to be disturbed, hand the
receptionist a dollar bill and get this CD. It uncovers not just
one, but a series of events showing the depth of the scandal."
Dr. Boyles also tell his patients to stop eating genetically
engineered soy. "I used to test for soy allergy. Since they have
genetically altered it, I tell people just don't eat it unless it
says organic. We're not even testing for it anymore. These things
are so potentially dangerous. "
The GM-Free School Campaign has received support from numerous
individuals and organizations, including the Sierra Club. For more
information on the GM Free School Campaign go to
www.GMFreeSchools.org, email info@G..., or call 641.209.1765.
Biotech Food Debate Makes International Headlines
Earlier this month in Kansas City, at a meeting of the Association
of Official Analytical Communities (AOAC), Institute founder Jeffrey
Smith participated in a debate about genetical modified food that
made headlines internationally.
According to a Reuters article, "Critics of biotech foods spoke of
stomach lesions and dead lab rats while backers of the technology
cited increased crop production and hopes for healthier foods in a
debate before a group of U.S. scientists on Thursday."
Smith was quoted as saying "We believe that the current version of
genetically modified crops are unsafe... they should be banned."
The article also reported that "Smith, who is on an international
tour calling for extensive testing of all biotech foods, said
independent evaluations of genetically modified food crops has shown
numerous indications of health problems. He cited stomach lesions in
rats, false pregnancies in cows, excessive cell growth and damage to
animal immune systems."
For the complete Reuters article, go to
www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=8620083
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