How a 5-sentence letter helped fuel the opioid addiction crisis - LA Times

How a 5-sentence letter helped fuel the opioid addiction crisis - LA Times:
"Close to 200,000 Americans have died by overdosing on prescription painkillers, and a new report traces some of the blame to five simple sentences written nearly 40 years ago.
The sentences, containing just 101 words, appeared in a 1980 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
They formed a letter to the editor that described a rudimentary analysis of 11,822 hospital patients who took a narcotic painkiller at least once.
The vast majority of those patients tolerated the drugs without incident, according to Jane Porter and Dr. Hershel Jick of the Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Program.
“There were only four cases of reasonably well documented addiction in patients who had no history of addiction,” Porter and Jick reported.
“The addiction was considered major in only one instance.”
In their view, the takeaway was clear: “We conclude that despite widespread use of narcotic drugs in hospitals, the development of addiction is rare in medical patients with no history of addiction.”
That conclusion turned out to be wrong..."

In her bubble, Kathy Griffin thought nothing was out of bounds in mocking Trump | New York Post

In her bubble, Kathy Griffin thought nothing was out of bounds in mocking Trump | New York Post:
"Imagine living in a bubble so impermeable it didn’t occur to you that retailing a photograph of a decapitated president’s head would be a horrendous career move — a bubble in which you don’t know anyone who doesn’t think the world would be a better place once Donald Trump had had his head cut off.
That is the world Kathy Griffin lives in..."

Lunch video-----IndyCar Series 2017. Indy 500. Jay Howard & Scott Dixon Horrifying Crash...

Noon-toon

Majority of Swedes Think Media Lies About the Impact of Mass Migration - Breitbart

Majority of Swedes Think Media Lies About the Impact of Mass Migration - Breitbart:

"The majority of people in Sweden believe the media is dishonest about problems in society associated with mass migration, according to research presented by the nation’s Institute of Media Studies.
The institute’s new book Mistrust of the Media, presented at a seminar on Monday, details that whilst confidence in the media is relatively high, Swedes are sceptical of reports on issues connected with immigration."

News - Nipping a Legal Problem in the Bud | Heartland Institute

News - Nipping a Legal Problem in the Bud | Heartland Institute:
"...One of my recent articles predicted that the Fish & Wildlife Service’s endangered species designation for the rusty patched bumblebee would lead to its being used to delay or block construction projects and pesticide use on hundreds of millions of acres of US farmland. 
The abuses have already begun.
Projects in Minnesota and elsewhere have been delayed, while people tried to ascertain that no bees were actually nesting in the areas.
Now a federal district court judge has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency failed to consult with the FWS before approving 59 products containing neonicotinoid pesticides that are used primarily as seed coatings for corn, canola, cotton, potato, sugar beet and other crops.
...If environmentalists succeed in getting these endangered designations – especially coupled with a narrow consultation process – they could delay, block or bankrupt power lines, bridges, highways, pipelines, housing developments, wastewater treatment plants, plowing operations and other projects all over the USA.
Non-organic farming, neonic-treated seeds, and other pesticide use could be particularly vulnerable.
The actual environmental benefits would be minimal – or profoundly negative, as farmers are forced to use other insecticides or switch to land-intensive organic methods. 
Additional ironies abound..."
Read on!

This restaurant is crushing the sign game : theCHIVE

This restaurant is crushing the sign game : theCHIVE:
"El Arroyo, which is just a stone’s throw away from theCHIVE HQ in Austin, Texas, has an ingenious way of attracting customers (aside from serving delicious Tex Mex).
The sign in front of the restaurant has a new, hilarious one-liner every week.
And it’s turned their Instagram account into an international hit.
Here are some of our favorite posts.

Surprise! New Policy in Illinois Forbids ‘Anti-Trans’ Couples From Adopting…

Surprise! New Policy in Illinois Forbids ‘Anti-Trans’ Couples From Adopting…:

Everyone knows the left is pushing the trannydom and they’re pushing it hard (that’s what he/she/ze said). 

Especially for the younglings (read NY Medicaid to Cover ‘Puberty Blockers,’ Transgender Surgery for Kids). 

Better to get them while they’re young and impressionable, before they’re plagued with the curse of common sense. 

Their latest attempt at getting the kiddies in their talons? 

Banning “anti-tranny” social workers and foster parents in Illinois…

The science-deniers are running the LGBTQ show over at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and dissenters will not be tolerated.

The department’s new “enhanced” policies promoting the “well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth in the Department’s care” ratchet in one direction only: encouraging children towards LGBTQ identities. DCFS has drawn a rainbow-colored line in the sand, announcing it “will not tolerate exposing LGBTQ children and youth to staff/providers who are not supportive of children and youths’ right to self-determination of sexual/gender identity.”

Read on! 

You ought to know!

Trump Sending So Many Gang Members Back to El Salvador That Officials There Now in a Panic | Daily Wire

Trump Sending So Many Gang Members Back to El Salvador That Officials There Now in a Panic | Daily Wire:

"This is the opposite of what former president Barack Obama did. "The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency released nearly 600 illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes, many because their home countries refused to take them back, according to newly obtained documents," the Washington Examiner wrote."

A MESSAGE TO THE GLOBAL CALIPHATE’S ‘USEFUL IDIOTS’ FROM AN AMERICAN INFANTRYMAN – GruntWorksMedia

A MESSAGE TO THE GLOBAL CALIPHATE’S ‘USEFUL IDIOTS’ FROM AN AMERICAN INFANTRYMAN – GruntWorksMedia:
"Iron Mike – Gruntworks Contributing Author
Well my fellow Deplorables it happened again.
Another instance of beautiful multicultural enrichment vibrantly diversified 22 innocent people and seriously enriched dozens more at an Ariana Grande concert in the name of ‘Allah the most merciful’…
When are you globalists going to wake the fuck up and realize that we are in the midst of a clash of civilizations and the other side doesn’t share your values? 
When the fuck are you 9-gendered snowflakes, blue-haired pussy-hat knitters, and cock juggling skinny jean hipsters going to wake up and smell the goddamn fair-trade gluten-free coffee?
We are at war.
It may not always manifest itself violently, but we are at war.
At war, mind you, with a civilization diametrically opposed to yours.
Let me ask you… How many gay clubs need to get shot up?
How many concert-goers need to pull chunks of their friend’s flesh out of their hair?
How many times do bombs need to detonate in a crowded public venue before you admit we have a problem?
How many more than that before you admit we have an Islamic problem? 
I already know the answer. 
You’re never going to. 
In fact, you might as well put on the keffiyeh and burkas now – and the feminists already are…
You liberal scum are the modern day Quislings and Hiwis, betraying your country and children’s futures for a few fleeting moments of self-righteous satisfaction and social media attention. 
You people are why the terrorists are winning.
The goal of every Islamic terrorist organization in the world is the entire planet subjugated under Islam, and boy do you fuckers love helping them, both knowingly and not..."
Read it all!

AM Fruitcake

History for June 1

History for June 1 - On-This-Day.com:
Brigham Young 1801, Nelson Riddle 1921, Andy Griffith 1926 - Actor


Norma Jeane Mortenson (Marilyn Monroe) 1926 - Actress, Pat Boone 1934 - Singer, Cleavon Little 1939


1861 - The first skirmish of the U.S. Civil War took place at the Fairfax Court House, Virginia.


1869 - Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric voting machine.


1892 - The General Electric Company (GE) began operations after the merging of the Edison General Electric and the Thomson-Houston Electric companies.


1938 - Baseball helmets were worn for the first time.


1939 - The Douglas DC-4 made its first passenger flight from Chicago to New York.


1958 - Charles de Gaulle became the premier of France.


1980 - Cable News Network (CNN) made its debut as the first all-news station.


2009 - General Motors filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The filing made GM the largest U.S. industrial company to enter bankruptcy protection.

LIBERTY REVIEW

LIBERTY REVIEW:

https://libertyreview76.blogspot.com/2017/05/may-31-2017-sacrifices-by-tammy-derouin.html

Sacrifices

By Tammy Derouin

Americans have a proud tradition of recognizing and honoring those who have served their country in the military. The sacrifices an individual makes for choosing to serve and defend our country are great. Their personal life is greatly affected as their life is not their own. Commitment may range from several years of service to a lifetime career. What takes place during those years, however, will stay with them forever. Those who make the ultimate sacrifice, by giving their life, hold a special place in our hearts.

As Americans, we have a lot that is worth defending. Sadly, our freedoms have been taken for granted and in many cases the history of our founding and the rights which were established, no longer seem important enough to be taught in the public school system. Those who serve are taking an active stand to defend our freedoms. Their sacrifices have kept us free.

We have been blessed as a nation that most battles have been fought away from the homeland. Our rights and freedoms are always at risk when there is an aggressor; a country or entity which wishes to harm Americans or calls for the destruction of the United States. Our military, our national defense system as a whole, has protected the American people. Their service has allowed the rest of us, the civilian population, to live our lives without an overwhelming worry or fear of the true dangers which once lurked beyond our borders. This sense of security, which unfortunately was taken for granted, allowed generations to fulfill their life, enjoy their liberty and pursue their personal happiness.

If any of the previous wars or conflicts had come to our shores, our rights and freedoms would have been in harms way. We have been attacked, but we have not experienced battles in our backyards with a foreign occupation shifting our borders, be it temporarily or permanently.......

BLOODY MESS: CNN Severs Ties With Kathy Griffin Over 'Trump Beheading' | Daily Wire

BLOODY MESS: CNN Severs Ties With Kathy Griffin Over 'Trump Beheading' | Daily Wire:

"a 24-hour firestorm over her gruesome "art" piece featuring a mock-up of Donald Trump's bloody, severed head, CNN announced on Wednesday that it has officially "terminated" its relationship with comedienne and former co-host Kathy Griffin.

"CNN has terminated our agreement with Kathy Griffin to appear on our New Year’s Eve program," announced CNN Communications via Twitter Wednesday."

The way we were-----Paint it Black - Vietnam War

Sununu Confronts CNN on Coverage of Trump-Russia Investigation: ‘How Much Crow Are You Going to Eat?’ - Breitbart

Sununu Confronts CNN on Coverage of Trump-Russia Investigation: ‘How Much Crow Are You Going to Eat?’ - Breitbart:

"Tuesday on CNN’s “New Day,” former chief of staff to President George H. W. Bush and former Gov. John H. Sununu (R-NH) pushed back against CNN’s coverage of the Trump-Russia investigation in an interview with co-host Alisyn Camerota.

Partial transcript as follows:"

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Media Rip Republican Who Won't Say Every American Is ‘Entitled To Eat.’ But He's Not Wrong. Here's Why. | Daily Wire

Media Rip Republican Who Won't Say Every American Is ‘Entitled To Eat.’ But He's Not Wrong. Here's Why. | Daily Wire:

"So, is America worse off than South Africa despite our Constitution not mandating food as a right? Of course not. We’re significantly better off, because it turns out that using government to confiscate wealth from the very people who produce cheaper and more plentiful products ends up exacerbating scarcity. Declaring things “rights” feels good, but when those “rights” come with forced redistributionism, the things become less available.

So no, you don’t have a “right” from the government to food. You have the freedom from government to live a country where food is available in plenty, and where your fellow Americans help pick you up when you are down."

A nation of wimps!-----History teacher’s Civil War replica flintlock rifle triggers lockdown at two FL schools | EAGnews.org

History teacher’s Civil War replica flintlock rifle triggers lockdown at two FL schools | EAGnews.org
BRADENTON, Fla. – Officials put two schools on lockdown Thursday morning after folks called 911 to report a man with a rifle at Braden River Middle School.
District spokesman Mike Barber told the Bradenton Herald officials locked down the middle school and Braden River Elementary School before classes started Thursday based on reports of a man toting a rifle into the middle school.
The man turned out to be a middle school history teacher who brought the replica Civil War flintlock to school as part of a lesson plan.
Barber said the teacher notified a school resource officer, but the officer did not realize the teacher planned to bring the nonworking replica in on Thursday, according to the news site..."