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From NaturalNews.com - Originally published April 10 2007

Monsanto’s GM corn MON863 shows kidney, liver toxicity in animal studies

by David Gutierrez
A variety of genetically modified corn that was approved for human consumption in 2006 caused signs of liver and kidney toxicity as well as hormonal changes in rats in a study performed by researchers from the independent Committee for Independent Research and Genetic Engineering at the University of Caen in France.

What you need to know – Conventional View

• The corn in question, MON863, is made by the Monsanto Company and approved for use in Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and the United States. It has had a gene inserted from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), which causes the plant’s cells to produce a pesticide.

• Researchers fed rats either unmodified corn or diets containing 11 or 30 percent MON863 for 90 days. The rats who ate modified corn were found to exhibit signs of liver and kidney toxicity, as well as signs of hormonal changes.

• Male rats lost an average of 3.3 percent of their body weight, and their excretion of phosphorus and sodium decreased. Female rats gained an average of 3.7 percent of their body weight, while their triglyceride levels increased by 24 to 40 percent.

• The mechanism that causes the toxicity is not yet known, but the researchers say there is evidence that the Bt toxin may cause the perforation of blood cells. They expressed concern that the methods used by Monsanto in initial tests of the corn were statistically flawed and called their own tests “the best mammalian toxicity tests available.”

• Greenpeace responded to the study by calling for an immediate recall of all MON863 corn and the reassessment of all genetically modified foods currently approved for the market.

• Quote: “Our counter-evaluation shows that there are signs of toxicity, and nobody can say scientifically and seriously the consumption of the transgenic maize MON863 is safe and good for health.” – Lead Author Gilles Eric Seralini

*****I guess we the people don’t need to know about anything that can harm us, this is the type of behavior that destroys the trust  in the proponents of GM Foods, you just can’t trust them, and they won’t tell us what has been genetically modified.

Doctor Who – S04E13 – Journeys End

The entire universe is in danger as the Daleks activate their masterplan, in the concluding episode of Russell T Davies’s Bafta Award-winning time-travelling drama. The Doctor is helpless, and even the Tardis faces destruction. The only hope lies with the Doctor’s secret army of companions – but as they join forces to battle Davros himself, the prophecy declares that one of them will die.  This is the final episode of the trilogy.

On BBC One at 6:40 July 5th, 2008.

BBC Trailer for Journeys End?

The Regeneration

Looking around the net it seems that there is some speculation that the 11th Doctor may be David Tennant himself.  Remember in the last episode they showed the severed hand as if it was just background but it may be the key to keeping Number 10’s body.  It would make sense to keep the current Doctor since he loves playing the character and he is very good at it, but then is Rose vulnerable?

Opening credits – no help here and then again maybe there is a clue here.

Doctor Who – S04E12 – The Stolen Earth

This is an excellent episode.  By the end of it I just said “wow”.  Just watched it again and it was excellent.

The children of time were able to find out what was going on and to communicate with the assistance of Harriet Jones, former Prime Minister and are starting to work on the solution to Davros.  The story was well set up and the next episode should be exciting.  The Doctor finally finds Rose and we get a big surprise when the Doctor was “exterminated”.  Time to regenerate.  Who will he be?

Another review: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a105038/s04e12-the-stolen-earth.html

The Davros Clip

The trailer for The Stolen Earth

Episode Preview:  http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a102605/s04e12-the-stolen-earth.html

George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008)

George Carlin passed away on June 22, 2008 at the age of 71.  He was essential listening for thinking people.  He loved language and used it with great skill.  His most famous routine was the Seven Words You Can’t Say on Television.  A big loss for all of us.

Doctor Who – S04E11 – Turn Left

A review of Turn Left: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a102599/s04e11-turn-left.html

I think this episode is a red herring.  It explores what would have happened had Donna turned right instead of left and not meet the Doctor.  Not a pretty picture.  It was a painful trip to the end of time.  Rose was used as a vehicle to move Donna’s story from one disaster after another and to help her get the timeline back on their track.  Donna wasn’t the nicest person through these incidents.  It was almost like a filler episode using snippets from the season except where the Doctor had succeeded  in stopping something from happening, they explored the opposite result.

In the end, Donna manages to get herself to Turn Left and things return to normal but nothing has really changed.  The end is coming – the darkness is approaching.  It was an interesting episode but like eating Chinese Food – you are quickly hungry after you’ve finished watching.

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Source: Wikipedia

Turn Left“^[1] is the eleventh episode of the fourth series of British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It will be broadcast on BBC One on June 21, 2008 This episode marks the return of former companion Rose Tyler following brief cameo appearances in “Partners in Crime“, “The Poison Sky” and “Midnight“. It also features the organisation UNIT, last seen in “The Poison Sky“.^[2]

Attending a carnival on the “Chino-planet of Shan Shen” exposes the Doctor and Donna to flags, pagodas, and local colour. Donna is cajoled to have her fortune read for free, and her past is carefully examined for a specific single event. Meanwhile, something creeps towards Donna’s back^. When the Doctor suddenly goes missing, Donna must work with Rose, a traveller from a parallel universe, to prevent the darkness from encompassing the whole of creation.

Source: Tradis and Torchwood Treasures

Donna’s entire world collapses, but there’s no sign of the Doctor, as Russell T Davies’s Bafta Award-winning time-travelling drama continues. Instead, she finds help from a mysterious blonde woman – a traveller from a parallel universe. But, as Donna and Rose Tyler combine forces, are they too late to save the whole of creation from the approaching darkness?

******SPOILER ALERT********

A Newspaper has revealed the Doctor Who Spoiler.  See it here.

Doctor Who – S04E10 – “Midnight”

*updated

The Doctor goes on a trip to see a waterfall on the planet Midnight. What could possibly go wrong? The answer was an excellent examination of what people will do under pressure, how you can have fear spread like wildfire and have a mob mentality take over rational people.

There was no final answer to what it was or who it was but that wasn’t the point. The tour participants were reacting to a difficult situation and not doing all that well. In the end the Doctor was bothered by what happened and he had little control over the situation. Lesley Sharp as Sky Silvestry was excellent and demonstrated great skill speaking at the same time, the same words as everyone else. It had to be a real challenge.

They were saved by the Hostess yet nobody knew her name. The end of the danger was brought on by her spur of the moment decision to act – like any true hero, acting without thinking of the consequences.

The Doctor has to really digest this one.

Another review of this episode; http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/cult/a100129/s04e10-midnight.html?rss

Doctor Who/Torchwood – Rumours and Wishes

http://www.denofgeek.com/television/63652/torchwood_season_three_just_one_week_long.html

This one says that John B. will be back for the 5 episodes in season 3.  We hope.

From TVGUIDE.COM – June 2, 2008

“Tired of all the rumors surrounding Torchwood’s future, TVGuide.com went directly to the rift, er, Cardiff, Wales, to learn if the truth was out there.

Well, ‘Woodies (or Torchies, if you prefer), scripts for Season 3 are currently being developed and filming should start in the middle of August for airing on BBC1 in the spring of 2009. Best news of all, John Barrowman will return as the dashing bi-sexual adventurer. Though keeping more details close to the vest, executive producer Julie Gardner vows that fans “will be pleased with the casting.” That better mean Eve Myles is returning!

Fans, however, may not be so happy with the mere five hours slated for next season. “We’ve decided to do a five-part mini-series, one big story that will run during one week,” says Gardner, adding, “I wanted to make a really big noise about the show.”

So far, the BBC has only green lit these five hours, but there could be more, we’re told. When (or even whether) BBC America will run the mini-series has yet to be decided. — Ileane Rudolph”

Major Changes Ahead For Torchwood & Doctor Who
Source SciFi Pulse
4 March 2008

By Ian M. Cullen

I was chatting to our friend Dr. Phibes today who has been a reliable source to SciFi Pulse over the years for Torchwood and Doctor Who and he has informed me that some pretty big changes are ahead for both shows.

First off on Torchwood things are going to change massively. Leaving the show are Burn Gorman [Owen Harper], Naoko Mori [Toshiko] and John Barrowman [Captain Jack Harkness], though it is likely that Barrowman will return now and then as Captain Jack in a recurring capacity.

Joining the team as a full time member as of season 3 will be Freema Agyeman who will step in as Martha Jones and take over the day to day running of Torchwood from Captain Jack. Remaining with the show will be Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper.

Another big change for Torchwood is the format of the show. Up until now the series has been aimed at a more grown up audience, and has been sold as a Science Fiction series for adults. This has allowed it plenty of latitude with regards to sexual innuendos and humour. Some of the humour may stay, but it will be dumbed down somewhat so as not to alienate the younger audience members.

A third season of Torchwood has indeed been commissioned, but thus far only for five episodes as apposed to the usual 13. Which is something, that has many in the industry somewhat puzzled, especially considering that the show is performing better than Doctor Who in the USA.

The above changes to Torchwoods format are so it can be shown in the Saturday evening slot that is usually occupied by Doctor Who. Producers at the BBC are looking to Torchwood to act as a buffer between seasons of Doctor Who.

So when Doctor Who isn’t on the air. Torchwood will be there to fill that void in time and space that fans have when waiting an entire six months for the DR. Who Christmas special.

While on the subject of Doctor Who there is a good reason why Catherine Tate is leaving after the one season. Much like Martha it was planned from the start. Though the big difference is Donna whom Tate plays in the series will turn out to be a pretty nasty piece of work. Which is why we have a series 4 finale that will include the return of Captain Jack, Sarah Jane Smith, Martha Jones and Rose Tyler.

In addition to this my source has informed me that David Tennant will be leaving the series and will regenerate during the last few minutes of the 2009 Christmas Special.

Apparently for the last few months filming has been underway on the four Doctor Who specials. The first of which will be the 2008 Christmas Special followed by two specials in the year and ending with the 2009 Christmas special which is in its final six weeks of production now. Tennant will officially have left the series in two weeks time when he finishes filming the final moments of the 2009 Christmas Special.

Tipped to take over from Tennant is Full Monty Actor Robert Carlyle though. One insider at the BBC claims that negotiations are currently underway with the actor.

Although the above has come from a pretty reliable source. I ask that you treat the above as you would any other rumour until such times as the BBC actually make some kind of official statement about both series.

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Doctor Who – S04E09 – Forest of the Dead

So now we know why he gave her his sonic screwdriver. Excellent and scary as well.

As the shadows rise, the Doctor forges an alliance with the mysterious River Song. But can anyone stop the Vashta Nerada?

For a recap of the Silence in the Library Episode:

http://galaxycats.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/doctor-who-silence-in-the-library/

For a recap of Forest of the Dead Episode:

http://www.scifiheaven.net/index.php/2008/06/08/doctor-who-series-4-forest-of-the-dead/

Doctor Who – S04E08 – Silence in the Library

So here we have at least a two parter. The Doctor meets someone he’s met before in the future and she has his sonic screwdriver. The Library is a dangerous place to be but I’m sure the Doctor will make it safer since it hurt someone he cares for. Beware of shadows, it could be any shadows.