August 12, 2011
by Advanced Atlantic Consortium
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Study: Grape Compound May Provide Natural Protection Against Skin Cancer

Pharmaceutical Review (www.pharmarev.com). If you spend a lot of time in the sun, and are looking for a way to help naturally protect your skin from potential damage caused by sun exposure, new research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry just might have your answer. Scientists from the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Spanish National Research Council have found that flavonoids in grapes help to protect against skin cancer.
Contrary to popular belief, the sun is not evil, and the ultraviolet (UV) rays it emits are actually beneficial because they induce the natural production of vitamin D in the body. But too much sun exposure can obviously lead to damaging sunburn in some people, which may eventually cause melanoma and other forms of skin cancers.
But according to the study, antioxidants found in grapes apparently help prevent skin cells from being damaged or killed by excess sun exposure, effectively limiting its potentially harmful effects. Skin creams made with grape flavonoids, in effect, just might be the natural alternative to conventional sunscreens, as they could protect the skin against harm while also allowing the sun’s UV rays to penetrate skin and produce vitamin D.
“This study supports the idea of using these product to protect the skin from cell damage and death caused by solar radiation, as well as increasing our understanding of the mechanism by which they act,” said Marta Cascante, a biochemist from UB and leads author of the study.
The team did not indicate whether consuming grapes, wine, or other grape products provides the same benefits as topical applications appear to do. Many Mediterranean countries, however, where people spend a lot of time in the sun — but that consume lots of grape products and also have low rates of skin cancer – may itself be a testament to the power of grapes, among other things, in protecting the body against skin damage.

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August 9, 2011
by Advanced Atlantic Consortium
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Government Raids, Terrorizes Christian Health Ministry for not Complying with Unlawful Demands

 

Pharmaceutical Review (www.pharmarev.com). Speaking the truth about the curative properties of natural foods and herbs is considered illegal by the U.S. government. The “land of the free” simply does not tolerate freedom of health speech that goes against the group think of mainstream medicine, and millions of tax dollars are spent every year by government agencies to threaten, intimidate, and ultimately shut down companies and ministries that provide natural health products and information to the public. And one such ministry, Daniel Chapter One (DC1), recently bore the brunt of governmenttyranny when it was raided by a horde of government officials for refusing to kowtow to illegal demands.
Last year, natural news featured an exclusive report on the DC1 case that you can read for yourself at: https://www.naturalnews.com/025303.html. It all started back in 2007 when the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an internet sting called “Operation False Cures”. Its aim was to rid the U.S. of any and all competition to the conventional cancer industry, which includes natural supplement that provide anti-cancer benefit. The FTC targeted at least 130 companies that were selling anti-cancer herbal supplements and ordered them to stop making all health claims about their products or else face fines and jail time. The agency also ordered the companies to sign documents saying that they had been engaging in illegal activity, even though none of them were proven guilty of committing anything illegal.
Every company on the target list ended up caving to the pressure and complying with the rogue demands, eventually settling out of FTC court — except for DC1. DC1 refused to comply with the FTC’s unlawful demands and instead stood up for its free speech rights. Outraged over the ministry’s non-compliance, the FTC then issued a cease and desist order against DC1 to intimidate them further. But the ministry challenged that order with an appeal, and is currently awaiting a proper hearing by a real judge over the matter.

When NaturalNews tried to contact the FTC with questions about the case, the agency did not respond.

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August 9, 2011
by Advanced Atlantic Consortium
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Federal Judge Dismisses Similac Lawsuit, Bug-Contaminated Baby Formula Assumed ‘Wholesome’ and ‘Nutritious’

Pharmaceutical Review (www.pharmarev.com). Last September, Abbott Laboratories recalled more than five million containers of its Similac baby formula because they may have been contaminated with beetles or beetle larvae (https://www.naturalnews.com/029835_S…), which prompted at least one individual to file a lawsuit against the company for deceiving the public about the wholesomeness and quality of its formula.

But US District Judge Virginia Kendall, who presided over the case, recently dismissed it, claiming that Abbott never made any claims that its product was “sage,” but only that it is nutritional and wholesome, which Judge Kendall basically purported is true regardless of whether or not the product contains bug parts.

The crux of the case was based on Abbott’s marketing promise that “Similac stands apart” from other baby formulas, and that it is a healthy and wholesome product. Chalonda Jasper, lead plaintiff in the case, alleged that these statements and others were untrue not only because of the recall incident, but also because Abbott has apparently known about a rampant bug infestation at the Sturgis, Mich., facility where Similac is made for quite some time, but has failed time and time again to address and fix the problem.

The contaminated Similac products apparently caused “gastrointestinal discomfort” in babies that consumed them, as well as “temporary refusal to eat,” two conditions that contradict marketing claims that Similac “provide[s] a strong start for your baby’s developing digestive system.”
And since Abbott has allegedly repeatedly ignored previous complaints that its products were causing digestive problems rather than digestive support, it appeared as though Jasper had a valid case against the company for neglect and false advertising. But Judge Kendall felt otherwise, having claimed that Jasper’s case alleging physical injury and emotional distress was “insufficient.” She also claimed that previous case law in the state of Indiana, which is where the suit was filed, does not allow “a negligent misrepresentation claim to proceed against a manufacturer of consumer goods based on the manufacturer’s advertisements to the public.” “Jasper’s complaint includes no marketing statements from Abbott that claim Similac is safe,” stated Judge Kendall. “Instead, Abbott’s advertisements only refer to the nutritional value and nutrient blend of Similac.” While Jasper may not have adequately proven her case in the eyes of Judge Kendall, this does not mean that her allegations are false, or that contaminated Similac is safe. And based on a previous Natural News story about Similac’s stated ingredients, it is truly a wonder that Abbott has never been required to prove that Similac is nutritious or wholesome in the first place.

Some readers will remember the story we published shortly after the Abbott recall that outlines what is actually contained in Similac formula (besides potential beetle parts, of course).
In case you missed it, the following list of ingredients in Similac Go & Grow, a soy-based formula designed for babies between nine and 24 months of age, was taken directly from the container’s label (https://www.naturalnews.com/029863_S…): – 42.6% corn syrup solids – 14.7% soy protein isolate – 11.5% high oleic safflower oil – 10.1% sugar (sucrose) – 8.4% soy oil – 7.8% coconut oil.

 

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August 8, 2011
by Advanced Atlantic Consortium
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Brief Life Sketch of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan

Pharmaceutical Review (www.pharmarev.com). As arrow of time moves, the Will of God prevails and is focused on the emergence of humans endowed with exceptional intellectual capabilities and creative abilities. Such are the men who, by their good deeds, fulfill the edict of God, as revealed in the Holy Qurran:

“I have created man in the best of forms.” (Al Qurran; Surah 95; Ayah 04)

By their deeds and actions such persons, though not prophets, demonstrate that they are an extension of the will of the transcendental. These are the people, who are destined to make history in the elevation of nations. Such is the personality of Dr. Abdul Quadeer Khan, who was born in Bhopal on April 1, 1936, which corresponds to the Hijri era 1355, Thursday 15th Rajab. As the time has unfolded itself, the Godly qualities enshrined in the words “Quadeer” and “Ghafoor”, symbolized in the names of Dr. Abdul Quadeer Khan and his father, Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Khan, have raised the Pakistani nation to new heights in high technology.

After receiving his early education in Bhopal, Dr. Abdul Quadeer Khan obtained the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1960 from the University of Karachi. This was the beginning of the unfolding of his intellectual power. Subsequently, he studied in Berlin, West Germany and achieved high competence through attending several courses in metallurgical engineering. He obtained the degree of Master of Science (Technology) in 1967 from Delft Technological University, Holland, and Doctor of Engineering Degree in 1972 form the University of Leuven, Belgium. The restless soul of Dr. Abdul Quadeer Khan took him to several laboratories in Europe including Uranium Enrichment Plant in Holland.

It was the essence of his being sharpened by high scholastic achievements in metallurgical and nuclear science that his will and essence at all times remained directed towards the welfare of Pakistan. In 1976, he joined the Engineering Research Laboratories (ERL) in Pakistan and set up an uranium enrichment industrial plant. As a tribute to his services for the security of Pakistan on May 1, 1981, the then President of Pakistan, General Mohammed Zia-ul-Haq renamed the Engineering Research Laboratories, Kahuta, as, Dr. Abdul Quadeer Khan Research Laboratories (KRL). These laboratories were equipped from nothing to something focusing on enrichment of Uranium for peaceful application of nuclear technology. Over the years, the laboratories became a focal point for a large number of scientists, engineers and technologists which Dr. Abdul Quadeer Khan gathered around himself and guided them to the tasks which have led to unparallel advances in science and technology. This was done under very challenging and difficult circumstances. It was only his courage, devotion, determination and persistence, which earned success for him, his colleagues and indeed for the nation.

The scientific contributions of Dr. Khan have been recognized in several ways. As an active scientist and technologist, he has published more than 188 scientific research papers in international journals of high repute. He has been editor of a large number of books on metallurgy, advanced materials and phase transformation. His academic and scholastic activities have attracted the attention of number of western countries where he has delivered more than 100 lectures. His work on Industrial Uranium Enrichment Plant for peaceful application of nuclear technology has resulted in a breakthrough in the field of metallurgy & materials science.

It is entirely due to his efforts that the process of enrichment of Uranium was successfully completed in Pakistan. This breakthrough ultimately resulted in the historic explosion of six nuclear bombs on May 28 and May 30, 1998. Not only this but a significant development was also made with the successful test firing of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles, Ghauri I, on April 6, 1998 and Ghauri II on April 14, 1999.

There are numerous contributions of Dr. Khan which have strengthened the defence capability of Pakistan. Those, among others, include: manufacturing of sophisticated equipment like Surface-to-Air shoulder-fired anti-aircraft ANZA (MK-I & MK-II) and Baktar Shikan anti tank guided missiles for the Armed Forces.

Dr. Khan has received honorary degrees of Doctor of Science from the University of Karachi in 1993, Doctor of Science from Baqai Medical University on December 11, 1998, Doctor of Science from Hamdard University, Karachi, in March 6, 1999, Doctor of Science from Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, N.W.F.P. on April 16,1999, Doctor of Science from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore on December 9, 2000 and Doctor of Science from the Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi on March 25, 2001. Apart from his eminent contribution in the filed of Science and Technology, Dr. Khan is an avid supporter of Science and Technology education in Pakistan. As the Project Director of GIK Institute of Science and Technology, he has invested his energies in developing the Institute into an exemplary high technology institution. For his important and eminent contributions in the field of science and technology, the President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan conferred upon Dr. Khan the award of Nishan-i-Imtiaz on 14 August, 1996 and 14 August, 1998. He is also a recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz. Dr. Khan is the only Pakistani to have received the highest civil award of “Nishan-i-Imtiaz” twice.

The list of his contribution and achievement is far too long to be mentioned in this short citation. He is a person imbued with the spirit of serving the cause of Pakistan and Muslim Ummah through his able researches, high acumen, intellectual robustness and unwavering devotion. So numerous are his activities that every segment of society has praised him in different forms. He has been awarded 42 gold medals by various national institutions and organizations. He was also presented with 3 gold crowns Dr. Khan is a Fellow of Kazakh National Academy of Sciences, the first Asian scientist with this honour, Elected Fellow of the Islamic Academy of Sciences and Honorary Member of the Korean Academy of Science & Technology. He has also been elected as the Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank’s Advisory Panel on Science and Technology in the Panel’s first ever meeting, held at the IDB’s headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on October 17, 2000. Being a Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Sciences, he was elected unopposed the President of the Academy’s in 1997- the position that he still occupies. Besides, he is a member of a large number of national and international professional organizations, which include Pakistan Institute of Metallurgical Engineers; Pakistan Institute of Engineers; and Institute of Central and West Asian Studies. He is a Member of the Institute of Materials, London; American Society of Metal (ASM); The Metallurgical Society of the American Institute of Metallurgical Mining and Petroleum Engineers (TMS); Canadian Institute of Metals (CIM) and Japan Institute of Metals (JIM).

As an ardent supporter of higher education, he sits on the Boards of Governors and Syndicates of numerous universities and institutes. He is a Member of the Executive Committee GIK Institute of Engineering and Technology, Topi; Member, Board of Governors, Hamdard University; Member, Board of Governors, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology; Member Syndicate, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad; and Member, Board of Governors, International Islamic University, Islamabad, among others.

He has contributed immensely to the establishment of educational and research institutes in Pakistan. These include several colleges, schools, Institutes and academies. So wide are the applications of his activities that his contributions extend to the construction of 11 mosques, 1 tomb, a number of dispensaries and community health centers.

It is rare that a person in single life time accomplishes so much. This is done only by men who are endowed with special abilities by God and who prepare themselves through hard work and devotion to fulfill the mission of serving mankind.

Medals and awards earned by Dr. A. Q. Khan; Pakistan Civil Awards Gold Medals/Crown

1. Awarded Gold Medal by the citizens of Kahuta in March 1984.

2. Awarded Justice Hamood-Ur-Rehman Gold Medal for the year 1984.

3. Awarded medal of honour (Gold) by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Karachi in Nov. 1985.

4. Awarded Gold Medal by the Lions Club, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat in December 1985.

5. Awarded Diamond Jubilee Gold Medal by Pakistan Engineering Congress, Lahore in November, 1987.

6. Awarded Gold Medal by Pakistan Institute of Metallurgical Engineers, Lahore, for the year 1988.

7. Awarded Gold Medal by Pakistan Institute of Metallurgical Engineers, Lahore, for the year 1989.

8. Awarded The Open, Engineering & Technology Gold Medal of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences for 1989, by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences.

9. Awarded Gold Medal by Markazi Anjeman-e-Shehrian Rawalpindi (Citizens of Rawalpindi) on June 1, 1990.

10. Awarded Gold Medal (Man of the Nation Award 1990) by Pakistan Institute of National Affairs, Lahore on September 9, 1990.

11. Awarded Abbasi Shaheed Gold Medal at Abbasi Shaheed Memorial Hospital, Nazimabad, Karachi on January 02, 1991.

12. Awarded Gold Medal by the Abbottabad District Bar Association on June 21, 1997.

13. Gold Medal Award from the Ilm-o-Sanat Trust on October 18, 1997.

14. Awarded “Al-Basel Gold Medal” from Ministry of Higher Education, Syrian Arab Republic, November 3, 1997.

15. Awarded Gold Medal from Old Students Association of Karachi University (OSAKU), by Lt. Gen (Retd) Moin uddin Haider, Governor of Sindh, in Karachi on July 29, 1998.

16. Awarded Gold Medal by Messrs Alcop Ltd, at a function organised by OSAKU, in Karachi on July 29, 1998.

17. Awarded Gold Medal by Karachi Gymkhana at a function organised by OSAKU, in Karachi on July 29, 1998.

18. Awarded Gold Medal by Mr. Manzoor Roofi at a function of Majlis-e-Mussanefeen in Karachi on August 18,1998.

19. Awarded Gold Medal by Mr. S. M. Muneer at a function of Majlis-e-Mussanefeen in Karachi on August 18,1998.

20. Awarded Gold Medal by Sheikh Mohammad Sadiq at a function of Majlis-e-Mussanefeen in Karachi on August 18,1998.

21. Awarded Gold Medal by Mr. Pervaiz Akhtar at a function of Majlis-e-Mussanefeen in Karachi on August 18,1998.

22. Awarded Gold Medal by the President of Pakistan, Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Tarar at a function of Pakistan Academy of Sciences in Islamabad on December 8,1998.

23. Presented Gold Crown by the President of Pakistan Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Tarar in a reception hosted by Pakistan Polytechnic Institute on December 30, 1998, Lahore.

24. Gold Medal by the Governor of Sind, Lt Gen. (Retd) Moin-uddin Haider, at a reception/dinner hosted by the Dewan Mushtaq Group on December 31, 1998, Karachi.

25. Gold Medal by Pakistan Intellectuals Forum, at a reception on February 16, 1998, in Islamabad.

26. Gold Medal by Pakistan Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Society on March 3, 1999, in Islamabad.

27. Pakistan Silk & Rayon Mills Association Gold Medal, presented by the President of Pakistan Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Tarar at a reception on March 7, 1998, in Karachi.

28. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Gold Medal presented by President of Pakistan Mr. Mohammad Rafiq Tarar on March 13, 1999.

29. Gold Medal awarded for the “Vacuumist of the Century” by the Pakistan Vacuum Society, on May 5, 2000.

30. Gold Medal by the Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi in connection with the celebration of Yaum-e-Takbeer, on May 22, 1999.

31. Gold Medal by Mr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, Chairman, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), Founder Group, on May 23, 1999.

32. Gold medal by Mr. Dost Muhammad Khan in connection with the celebration of Yaum-e-Takbeer in Islamabad, on May 31, 1999.

33. Gold medal by Model Town Citizen Forum, Islamabad in connection with the celebration of Yaum-e-Takbeer in Islamabad, on June 2, 1999.

34. Gold Crown by the President of Markazi New Sarafa Bazar Union, Rawalpindi, on July 11, 1999.

35. Gold Medal by Markazi Sarafa Union, Rawalpindi, on July 11, 1999.

36. Gold Medal awarded at the 3rd International Seminar on Engineering and Metallurgy (SEMM 200), held at Karachi on November 13, 2000.

37. Gold Medal awarded by Mr. S. M. Farooq, Chief Executive M/s Arshad Amjad & Abid (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi, on May 26, 2001

38. Gold Medal awarded by Mrs. Surriya Farooq, Director, M/s Arshad Amjad & Abid (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi, on May 26, 2001

39. Gold Medal awarded by Mr. S. M. Muneer, Chairman, Din Group of Industries, Karachi, on May 26, 2001

40. Gold Medal awarded by Mr. Dewan Yousuf Farooque, Group Managing Director, Dewan Farooque Motors Ltd, Karachi, on May 26, 2001

41. Gold Medal awarded by Chiniot Anjuman Islamia, Cavish Court, Karachi, on May 26, 2001

42. Gold Medal awarded by Mr. Yasin Malik, Chairman, Hilton Pharma (Pvt) Ltd., Karachi, on May 26, 2001

43. Gold Medal awarded by Mr. Khalil Ahmed Nanitalwala, Chairman, M/sTouch Me House, Karachi, on May 26, 2001

44. Gold Medal awarded by Mr. S. H. A. Naqvi, Chairman, Mash (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi, on May 26, 2001

45. Gold Crown awarded by Sartaj Welfare Trust, Gujranwala on June 2, 2001.

46. Gold Medal awarded by the Rawalpindi Press Club on July 8, 2001.

47. Gold Medal awarded by Pakistan Institute of Materials Engineers, Lahore, on July 21, 2001.

48. Gold Medal awarded by Haji Abdullah Haroon Muslim Gymkhana, Karachi, on October 13, 2001.

49. Gold Medal awarded by Islamia College, Peshawar, on May 30, 2002.

50. Gold Medal awarded by the Pakistan Society Social Club, Muscat, Oman, on August 23, 2002.

51. Gold Medal awarded by the D. J. College Alumini Foundation, Karachi, on September 13, 2002.

52. Gold Medal by Majlis Farogh-e-Urdu Adab, Doha-Qatar, 24th October, 2002.

53. Gold Medal by Pakistan Engineers Forums-Qatar, Doha-Qatar, 25th October, 2002.

54. Gold Medal by Engr. Muhammad Anwar Qamar, Al-Madinah Al Munawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 27th October, 2002.

55. Gold Medal awarded by Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP), Karachi, 2nd November, 2002.

56. Gold Medal by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad, on the Celebration Day of its Golden Jubilee, 14 December 2002.

57. Gold Medal by the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences, Lahore, 08 January 2003.

58. Gold Medal by Orient Advertising (Pvt.) Limited, Karachi, 28 March 2003.

59. Gold Medal by Defence Residents Society, Karachi, 28 March 2003.

60. Cosmo Gold Medallion by Rotary Club of Islamabad Cosmopolitan, Islamabad, 14 June 2003.