Hackensack Riverkeeper and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office are partnering on a joint anti-litter campaign designed to reduce the amount of trash that makes its way from the county’s roadways into its waterways and beyond!

The campaign, entitled CLEAN STREETS = CLEAN WATER: Bergen County Litter Marshal Program, utilizes billboard messaging along several of the County’s more heavily traveled thoroughfares to discourage litter and assist law enforcement in responding to it. The program will empower the general public as “County Litter Marshals” and offer people an easy and anonymous mechanism for reporting litter violations to ensure violators are aware of the environmental impact and potential legal repercussions of their actions. The program is one of the most aggressive anti-litter campaigns to take place in New Jersey, though it is based on similar local campaigns in Fair Lawn, NJ and Rockland County, NY.

Featuring a graphic image of a motorist flagrantly tossing trash from a moving car, the billboards urge those who spot such littering to call the Hackensack Riverkeeper Watershed Watch Hotline at 1-877-CPT-BIL (278-2455) with the date, time and location of incident as well as the vehicle make, model, color and license plate number. All reports are then relayed to a special desk at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department from which a written “Litter Violation Notice” is sent to the vehicle owner warning of potential fines and penalties for littering. The notice also includes a pamphlet describing the various sources and consequences of litter. CLEAN STREETS = CLEAN WATER billboards are designed to reach motorists traveling to and from sporting events, concerts and shopping, as well as commuters.

NEW!! You can now text your report to 274637 and include “Bergen Tip” in the message.
Be sure to include the date, time, location, vehicle make, model, color and license plate number and the type of litter tossed.

“Most people don’t realize that litter becomes water pollution once it rains,” explained Captain Bill Sheehan. “With every rain, stormwater washes litter and all manner of debris and waste off of our streets, down our storm drains and ultimately into our waterways. It is our plan that this program will educate many thousands of people about their clean water responsibilities.”

CLEAN STREETS = CLEAN WATER: Bergen County Litter Marshal Program is funded by generous grants from the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission and the New York-New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program. Additional funding was provided by the Pennington, NJ-based Watershed Institute.

So, next time you see somebody throwing litter (including cigarette butts!) out of a vehicle, safely pull over and write down:

Location
Date and Time
License Plate #
Item(s) Discarded from Vehicle

then call 877-CPT-BILL or email the information to info@hackensackriverkeeper.org.

Thanks for doing your part to end litter!

Evidence of GMO toxin absorption and toxicity

Lab and clinical research shows that toxins from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are absorbed by humans. Pregnant women and their fetuses had detectable levels of the toxins in their blood. Lab research shows toxic effects on human kidney cells.
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a natural insecticide that produces a toxin called Cry1Ab protein. This protein is produced by some corn crops that have undergone genetic modification to produce GMO products.

A new lab study has shown that the Cry1Ab toxin causes cell death in human embryonic kidney cells, and that combining Cry1Ab and Cry1Ac toxins with the effects of the pesticide Roundup, could delay apoptosis, which could promote cancer. Some corn crops are made resistant to pesticides such as glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, by genetic modification, and this study also showed that this pesticide on its own causes necrosis (tissue destruction) in doses lower than those used in agriculture. The study was conducted by Gilles-Eric Séralini of the University of Caen, France, and colleagues and published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology.

Recent research has also shown that Cry1Ab protein is detectable in the blood of pregnant women, their fetuses, and also in non pregnant women. Glyphosate was also detected in non pregnant women. This study was published in the journal Reproductive Toxicology.

Further evidence of the toxic effects of genetically modified Bt plants, which produce Bt toxins, was recently shown by researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and published in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe. This study showed that Cry1Ab toxin fed to A. bipunctata (ladybeetle)larvae increases their mortality.
These research findings show that GMO products contain toxins that can be absorbed by humans, and that they may cause serious side effects.

Cleansing & Detoxification Basics

“for energy, clarity and vibrant health”

The body has the amazing, natural capability of eliminating toxins through the skin, lungs, kidneys, liver, colon and lymphatic system. However, when any of these organs of elimination become overburdened and sluggish, the body will begin to store toxins in places such as the nervous system, joints, liver and fat tissue. The accumulation of toxins in the body can cause problems such as poor concentration, depression, fatigue, muscle weakness, joint pain, digestive issues, low immunity and much more. In today’s day and age, our toxic load is quite heavy. We are exposed to chemicals in and out of our homes, in our food, our workplace and on the road. Furthermore, we are often hurried, stressed, and choose to consume large amounts of convenience foods, alcohol, caffeine and sugar which hinder digestion and detoxification. This is why it is important for most people to follow a cleansing program once or twice per year.

Superfoods for Spring Cleansing

Spring is the time of year that cleansing is vital to optimal health, energy and well-being. Due to unavoidable exposure to pollution, pesticides and stress, we all would benefit from annual cleansing. Some signs that you may be suffering toxic overload are fatigue, irritability, headaches, mood swings, digestive problems, constipation, skin problems, aches and pains, sinus problems and mind fog. Cleansing will improve the functioning of your body’s organs of elimination: the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, lymphatics and skin. This will in turn lift your spirit, increase your energy and immunity, improve your digestion, circulation and metabolism, and improve your ability to cope with stress.

The first step in cleansing the body is to reduce exposure to toxins. How can you do this? Firstly, it is important to buy organic produce whenever possible and to clean your produce well before eating. The average Canadian consumes 1 gallon of pesticides per year! Also be sure to reduce your intake of salt, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, greasy foods, dairy and red meat. And of course, drink plenty of fresh water to flush out the toxins.

There are many specific foods that encourage the elimination of toxins. Most whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds support detoxification, while processed foods hinder it. The following are some detox superfoods which should be the heart of any cleansing program:

Apples- Contain special pectin that removes toxins and cholesterol.
Berries-Fight infections and inflammation, improve digestion and elimination.
Lemons- Stimulate the liver and gallbladder to release bile, improve digestion. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into water and drink daily.
Avocado-Contains glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that protects against toxins and cancer. Make fresh guacamole with 1 mashed avocado, a few tbsp lemon or lime juice, and a little garlic powder.
Beets-One of the best liver and bowel cleansers. Grate fresh beet into salads, sandwich, soups or stir fry.
Broccoli-One of the best detox superfoods and cancer presenters! Experts say that eating 1-2 lbs of broccoli per week will protect against colon cancer.
Carrots-Help to detoxify and protect against cancer. Studies show that women who eat 1 carrot per day decrease the risk of breast cancer by half!
Dark green leafy veggies (spinach, kale, arugula, chard, collards, watercress)- High amounts of vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll to help cleanse and protect against toxins. Vary the greens in your salad. Steam, juice or add to soups.
Flaxseed (ground)- High in fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, helps to support healthy elimination. Add 1-2 tbsp. to food or smoothies daily.
Oats-High in soluble and insoluble fiber which helps to lower cholesterol, blood pressure and cleanse the colon. Cook rolled or steel cut oats and enjoy for breakfast.
Wheatgrass or Barleygrass-Extremely high in chlorophyll and nutrients which cleanse and support the blood and liver. Available in powder or frozen cubes.
Following a detox should be a positive, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Be sure to prepare for your cleanse by shopping for ingredients and planning your meals ahead of time. Be sure not to overcook vegetables as they tend to loose valuable nutrients the longer they are cooked. It is best to eat foods as natural as possible, either raw, lightly steamed, in soups, salads or juiced.

Below is a few useful recipes:

Liver Flush Drink
¼ inch fresh ginger
1/2 small beet
¼ lemon
1 pink grapefruit
couple dashes cayenne pepper

Process in a juicer.

Healing Greens Soup (High in minerals and iron)

3 cups kale chopped 1 cup fresh finely chopped parsley
3 cups spinach chopped 1-1 ½ tsp Herbamare
3 cups swiss chard chopped 1-2 vegetable bouillon cube
4 green onions chopped 2-3 dashes powder ginger
4 cups water dash of stevia sweetener if needed

Steam the chopped greens lightly.
Combine all ingredients in pot and simmer on med-low for 20 mins

For more information on cleansing and detoxification, refer to the following links:

Cleansing recipes:

http://www.cleanseandpurify.com/cookbook/index.htm

RenewLife Cleansing products:

http://www.renewlife.com/Cleansing/

Detox Kits:

http://www.heel.ca/pub/datasheet.jsp?product=5

For more information on cleansing and detoxification please read the following articles:

Something as simple as going for a brisk stroll could play an important role in fighting depression, according to researchers in Scotland.

Vigorous exercise has already been shown to alleviate symptoms of depression, but the effect of less strenuous activities was unclear.

A study in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity showed walking had a “large effect” on depression.

One in 10 people may have depression at some point in their lives.

The condition can be treated with drugs, but exercise is commonly prescribed by doctors for mild symptoms.

Researchers at the University of Stirling scoured academic studies to find data on one of the mildest forms of exercise – walking.

They found eight studies, on a total of 341 patients, which fitted the bill.

The report’s authors showed “walking was an effective intervention for depression” and had an effect similar to other more vigorous forms of exercise. They said: “Walking has the advantages of being easily undertaken by most people, incurring little or no financial cost and being relatively easy to incorporate into daily living.”

However, they cautioned that much more research needed to be done. There are still questions over how long, how fast and whether walking should take place indoors or outdoors.

Prof Adrian Taylor, who studies the effects of exercise on depression, addiction and stress at the University of Exeter, told the BBC: “The beauty of walking is that everybody does it.”

He added: “There are benefits for a mental-health condition like depression.”

How any form of exercise helps with depression is unclear. Prof Taylor said there were ideas about exercise being a distraction from worries, giving a sense of control and releasing “feel-good” hormones.

The mental-health charity Mind said its own research found that spending time outdoors helped people’s mental health.

Its chief executive, Paul Farmer, said: “To get the most from outdoor activities it’s important to find a type of exercise you love and can stick at. Try different things, be it walking, cycling, gardening or even open-water swimming.

“Exercising with others can have even greater impact, as it provides an opportunity to strengthen social networks, talk through problems with others or simply laugh and enjoy a break from family and work. So ask a friend to join you.”

My two other favorites:
Beaver Duck Venn Diagram
Wu Tang Venn Diagram

So a GREAT holiday gift is an air popper. Little children will love to watch the corn pop, and if you are like me, it will remind you of your childhood and popping corn… the pre-microwave popcorn era!

And don’t buy the crappy GMO popcorn in the stores. It’s cheap, and you will know why once you pop some organic kernals… the difference is amazing, like eating a traditional banana and then eating an organic banana–it’s like night and day!
MY FAVORITES: and

My next to try:

What in the World are they Spraying?! (FULL LENGTH)
http://blip.tv/file/4392702?utm_source=player_embedded

What in the World are they Spraying?! (FULL LENGTH)
http://vimeo.com/16356798

City Commission Hears that Chemtrails is Geoengineering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL0vtcXeI08&feature=player_embedded#!

U.S. Law Allows Testing of Chemicals and Biological Agents on “Civilian Population”
http://globalskywatch.com/chemtrails/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=45#Post45

Chemtrails – The List of Patents For Stratosperic Arial Spraying Programs!
http://www.sovereignindependent.com/?p=9344

Don’t believe in chemtrails? Watch this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IaJwpdpEWY&NR=1

History Channel Documentary Validates Chemtrails and Weather Warfare
http://www.infowars.com/history-channel-documentary-validates-chemtrails-and-weather-warfare/#

Pilot Films Jet Spraying Chemtrails
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=23e_1280185964

Chemtrails Expert, Clifford Carnicom interviewed by Alex Jones Part-1 of 9
Recorded 07-24-2006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohkV_i_0LWo&feature=player_embedded

Space Preservation Act of 2001 H. R. 2977
http://www.carnicom.com/hr2977.htm

328 Page Report on “CHEMTRAILS” w/supporting research docs
http://www.bovendien.com/files/Case_Orange_10052010_core.pdf

AEROSOL CRIMES & COVER UP
copyright 1999-2010 by Clifford E Carnicom
http://www.carnicom.com/

Weather Wars
http://www.weatherwars.info/

Global Sky Watch
http://globalskywatch.com/index.html

Bariumblues.com
http://www.bariumblues.com/

Strange Days Strange Skies
http://imageevent.com/firesat/strangedaysstrangeskies

Aerosol Crimes 1st Edition
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2815320198655156407#

CHEMA-KILL: THE MOVIE – 1:42:25 – Mar 28, 2009
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8604844090880701786

CHEMTRAILS & NWO MOVIE 1\27 – Don’t Talk About the Weather
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Q8Zxkwxso

CHEMTRAILS / HAARP & BIO-TERRORISM
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=EC70967840008729#

The Truth Denied – Chemtrails Kill, Genetically Modified Organism Diseases
www.thetruthdenied.com

CALL 866-427-3287 TO REPORT ALL CHEMTRAIL ACTIVITY = The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) developed a nationwide Airport Watch Program that uses more than 600,000 pilots as eyes and ears for observing and reporting suspicious activity. The Airport Watch Program NEEDS CITIZENS TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS ARESOL ACTIVITY OVER YOUR SKIES! CALL 866-427-3287 TO REPORT.

from http://www.truthinlabeling.org/
Listen up President Obama.

If you required that the intentional addition of neurotoxic amino acids to foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and vaccines be banned, you might be able to balance the entire US budget. The very young would no longer be exposed to the brain damage and subsequent endocrine disorders that cause obesity. The very young would no longer be exposed to the brain damage that leads to learning and behavior disorders. The incidence of

..Arrhythmia
..Atrial fibrillation
..Tachycardia
..Rapid heartbeat
..Palpitations
..Slow heartbeat
..Angina
..Extreme rise or drop in blood pressure

..Swelling

..Diarrhea
..Nausea/vomiting
..Stomach cramps
..Irritable bowel
..Swelling of hemorrhoids and/or anus area
..Rectal bleeding
..Bloating

..Stiffness
..Firing/twitching/fatigue

..Depression
..Mood swings
..Rage reactions
..Migraine headache
..Dizziness
..Light-headedness
..Loss of balance
..Disorientation
..Mental confusion
..Anxiety
..Hyperactivity
..Behavioral problems in children
..Attention deficit disorders
..Lethargy
..Sleepiness
..Insomnia
..Numbness or paralysis
..Seizures
..Sciatica
..Slurred speech
..Chills and shakes
..Shuddering

..Blurred vision
..Difficulty focusing
..Pressure around eyes

Asthma
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Tightness in the chest
Runny nose
Sneezing

..Bladder pain (with frequency)
..Swelling of the prostate
..Swelling of the vagina
..Vaginal spotting
..Frequent urination
..Nocturia

..Hives-may be both internal and external
..Rash
..Mouth lesions
..Temporary tightness or partial paralysis (numbness or tingling) of the skin
..Flushing
..Extreme dryness of the mouth / thirst
..Face swelling
..Tongue swelling and
..Bags under eyes

would be reduced, dramatically cutting the cost of health care; reducing absenteeism from the work place; increasing competency and productivity; reducing the incidence of obesity and ADHD; very likely reducing the incidence and severity of those neurodegenerative diseases that are presently moderated by glutamate blockers; and saving lives.

For the second year (2010) in a row, more US soldiers killed themselves (468) than died in combat (462). “If you… know the one thing that causes people to commit suicide, please let us know,” General Peter Chiarelli told the Army Times, “because we don’t know.” Suicide is a tragic but predictable human reaction to being asked to kill – and watch your friends be killed – for a war based on lies. Perhaps being forced to bag the mangled flesh of fellow soldiers could be another reason why some are committing suicide.

Body Bagging… ever heard the term? Soldiers in the Marine Corps’ Mortuary Affairs unit at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, are given this job… of collecting and cataloging the bodies of dead marines. They sift through the remains of the soldiers, from prom photos to suicide notes and love letters — and put their remains and effects into bags, metal boxes and refrigerators. (clarify please – are you talking about their physical remains/bodies and their effects – ie. photos, etc. or both?) One soldier, Jess Goodell, recounts a marine brought into the unit still breathing. She frantically called to her superiors, to which they simply replied, “wait.” She watched while he died. When she returned to the US, Goodell like many others, was diagnosed with deep depression, substance abuse, PTSD and anxiety.

From More US Soldiers Committed Suicide Than Died in Combat

GET THE 2010 PROJECT CENSORED BOOK HERE

Perudo game components

Perudo, the Liars Dice game. Good guessing,good bluffing and good luck make Liars dice game you’ll go back to again and again. Also called “The Liar’s Dice Game,” Perudo is an exciting game of guesswork, bluff and luck. The object of the game? To be the last person with dice. Start with 5 dice each and roll them on the table, using the cup to hide the results from everyone else. Taking turns, each player calls out how many dice of a given number appear under everyone’s cups combined. Each bid must be higher than the last. If you don’t think you can go any higher, challenge the last bidder. But be careful – whoever is wrong loses a die. Includes 30 dice, 6 colored dice cups, a cloth travel pouch with draw-string, game tin and instructions. For 2 to 6 players.

GLC’s 1st Annual Cold Weather Gear Drive aka Used Coat Collection:

Anyone have coats / jackets (children’s, men’s, women’s, any sizes) to donate?

I will bring to family shelter in Paterson, NJ.

Items will be used by locals and not sold!

I can pick up from you or you can drop off to me.

THANK YOU!

**Will take any clothing all year. Emergency family shelter, and woman & children only shelters always in need of clothing donations year round**

See my older posts:
Paterson, NJ Family Shelter Donations,
2010 PTF Hilltop Haven Family Shelter 5th Annual Tricky Tray,
6th Annual Tricky Tray Fundraiser

Consuming Canned Soup Linked to Greatly Elevated Levels of the Chemical BPA http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/press-releases/2011-releases/canned-soup-bpa.html

A new study from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) has found that a group of volunteers who consumed a serving of canned soup each day for five days had a more than 1,000% increase in urinary bisphenol A (BPA) concentrations compared with when the same individuals consumed fresh soup daily for five days. The study is one of the first to quantify BPA levels in humans after ingestion of canned foods.

optimal ceiling fan direction by season

In winter, ceiling fans should be set to turn the opposite direction (usually clockwise; the blades should spin with the downward turned side leading) and on a low speed. Air naturally stratifies — that is, warmer air rises to the ceiling while cooler air sinks. Unfortunately, this means it is colder on or near the floor where human beings spend most of their time. A ceiling fan, with its direction of rotation set so that air is drawn upward, pulls up the colder air below, forcing the warmer air nearer the ceiling to move down to take its place, without blowing a stream of air directly at the occupants of the room. This action works to even out the temperature in the room, making it cooler nearer the ceiling, but warmer nearer the floor. Thus the thermostat in the area can be set a few degrees lower to save energy, while maintaining the same level of comfort. It is important to run the fan at a low speed to minimize the wind chill effect.

There is an exception to the standard rule of blowing air down in the summer and pulling it up in the winter. When a ceiling fan is mounted in a room with very high ceilings (two stories/levels high or higher),or at the head of a tall set of stairs, the mode of operation is reversed. In this scenario the fan is mounted so high up that there is no significant “wind chill effect”. The purpose then becomes to move hot air down in the winter and pull cold air up in the summer

The will be the first official “Girl MacGyver” Tip from GLC… stay tuned.