SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 14th, 2021

Sesame Street promotes covid shot to young children
The creators of Sesame Street are defending a recent campaign targeting children. In a recent tweet one of the show’s characters, Big Bird “tweeted” that he had received the Covid shot. The character went on to say in the message that his wing was sore, but he was ok. The tweet continued saying the shot was to benefit his health and help keep others around Big Bird safe. Critics slammed the tweet calling it blatant manipulation of children. Lisa Boothe a contributor to Fox News called the tweet, “the brainwashing of children”. Steve Cortes of Newsmax called it evil propaganda. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas also criticized the tweet calling it government propaganda. The head of the CDC Dr. Rochelle Walensky and the Biden Administration both praised the message and thanked the creators of Sesame Street for the tweet. The show also featured a panel with Sesame Street puppets and CNN correspondents talking about the shot for children. The puppet Rosita, who is 5 years old on the show, was featured with a band aid telling the other characters she recently got the covid shot. The covid shot was recently made available to children ages 5-11 in the US. Some states including New York and California are requiring children to receive the shot to attend public school.  

School district takes elementary school children to LGBT bar
A school district in Florida is receiving criticism for a recent field trip for elementary school students. School board representative Sarah Leonardi boasted about the trip on her social media page saying she was honored to be a part of the event. The student’s destination: Rosie’s Bar and Grill a LGBT bar and restaurant in the area near the elementary school. Students were taken to the location as a part of a community experience according to Leonardi. The Broward County school board and Leonardi were criticized for the visit and exposing children to an adult bar that is clearly not appropriate for young children. The school board has yet to respond to the criticism from the public and parents.  One commenter on social media commented saying children should never be in a bar it’s inappropriate

Israeli officials move forward with building in West Bank
Israeli officials have approved the building of three thousand homes in the West Bank. The decision was made in late October and was approved by the Israeli Defense Ministry Committee. The decision was quickly criticized by the Biden Administration and Palestinian leaders. The decision to build in the West Bank was previously done with support of the Trump Administration. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the decision is a decisive stance. Abbas wants the international community to look at the decision as a message of disdain towards the efforts for peace by the current US administration.  Palestinian leaders want the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem to be designated for a potential nation. Israeli officials say the land is rightfully theirs and they can do whatever they want with the land including building settlements for its citizens.

SNBC HEALTH REPORT: the health benefits of black seed oil
 This oil may not be well known nationwide in the US but has a vast amount of benefits. According to research studies black seed oil is known as a traditional medicine with a history of helping in various ways. The oil is traditionally used in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East where the seed is commonly grown. It is used to help fight against inflammation, diabetes, and is an antioxidant. Black seed oil helps lower blood pressure and is a source of Omega-6 fatty acids. The oil is shown to have a positive affect against heart disease and autoimmune issues; it also fights against bacterial infections. Black seed oil was used as part of a study in Japan to fight against the flu and was found to be effective. Researchers advise taking the oil in small doses under the care of a trusted medical professional to prevent having too much in your system due to some side effects. Black seed oil is still seen as a safe and natural alternative to some medications. 

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 7th, 2021

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE WAS CANCELLED DUE TO A SPECIAL EVENT. We will return next week with a live broadcast

LA passes strictest COVID mandates in the US
The City of Los Angeles has now passed the strictest vax mandate restrictions in the nation. The policy went into effect following the passing of similar restrictions in New York. In Los Angeles patrons will not be able to enter a wide range of facilities unless they have the covid shot. The restrictions include restaurants, malls, theaters, services including hair and nail salons, and gyms. The LA City council also recently passed an ordinance requiring ages 12 and up to present vax card to enter most facilities in the city this includes: sports arenas, museums, spas, indoor city facilities. Opponents called the mandate “draconian” and commented on the restrictions being the worst in the US and in Europe. The city is also requiring students who attend public schools to receive the shot. A similar ordinance has been passed in another California city. The city of San Francisco recently announced residents of the city as young five years old will be required to take the covid shot in order to enter certain facilities in the city.

Vitamin D discoveries find more protections for the body
Vitamin D has been discovered as a significant form of protection for the human body. According to researchers with the University of Cambridge scientists, the nutrient plays a vital role in the human body’s overall health. Researchers were studying the nutrient as part of a correlation between vitamin d deficiency and certain illnesses. The study found some subjects that were vitamin d deficient dealt with issues such as stroke, heart issues and high blood pressure. The study analyzed over 300-thousand subject; all of the subjects were European and no other subjects with a different ethnic backgrounds were tested as part of the study.  The subjects were followed for nine years for the study. Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. It can be absorbed through sunlight or in food. Foods that contain Vitamin D include: eggs, milk, and fatty fish such as mackerel, tuna, and salmon.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY OCTOBER 31st, 2021

Governor of Texas passes trans-athlete ban in female sports for that state
The Governor of Texas has signed into law banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports in that state. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill banning trans athletes to compete in public school competitions against biological females. Critics say the law is discrimination against members of the LGBT community. Supporters of the law say this is only to protect biological females and allow them fair competition. Several professional female athletes have voiced support for these types of laws. Medical professionals along with these athletes have commented on the advantage men have over women athletically based on biological makeup. Men have more lung capacity and denser bones which adds to their advantage over female athletes. Several states:  Idaho, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Montana, Tennessee and West Virginia, have passed a law banning trans athletes. South Dakota’s governor passed an executive order doing the same. Several organizations including the NCAA have threatened boycotts to state that pass this kind of law.

Thousands march in anti-vax mandate in NYC  
Thousands of protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge in support of 50-thousand employees who may be laid off. The protestors expressed support for employees refusing to comply with a citywide mandate in New York City. Employees had until 5pm on October 29th to comply. If not they will be suspended or lose their jobs. Most supporters say they have received the shot, but do not support mandatory mandates. A justice in the state has ruled employers must consider religious exemptions. The mayor of New York City, Bill De Blasio has remained firm in his stance despite the risk of losing thousands of teachers, police officers, firemen, sanitation workers and paramedics in the city. The Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis, in an attempt to build Florida’s police force recently announced a five thousand dollar bonus to any police officers fired for refusing the shot in several states including New York.

Fourth pastor arrested in Canada after refusing to close church
A fourth pastor in Canada has been arrested for not complying with guidelines. Pastor Tobias Tissen of Steinbach, Manitoba was arrested in mid- October for not complying with health officials guidelines in Manitoba. The pastor spent an extra night in jail following his refusal to comply with guidelines. Among others Tissen was told he could not attend any church services and not to preach at all following his release. Tissen refused; following the incident he released comments on social media. The pastor referenced the book of Ephesians saying, “we’re fighting against spiritual wickedness in high places and principalities and powers," he explained. "That's it, right now, what we see. And they're after all of us who are giving to God what belongs to God and to Caesar what belongs to Caesar… as Christians, We cannot comply with that." Several organizations and pastors expressed support for Pastor Tissen. Pastor Artur Pawlowski who was also arrested for refusing to close his church in Canada likened the treatment of the church in Canada to its counterparts in North Korea and China. Despite the harsh criticism over these arrests, the Prime Minster of Canada has not commented on the ongoing persecution of the Church in Canada.

In our SNBC Health report: Using Essential Oils during cold and flu season
The nickname for this time is well known in America. Cold and flu season is mainly a time when people stock on cold medicines and bundle up to make sure they are protected from any viral infections. There are alternatives to keeping healthy naturally speaking. According to Dr. Josh Axe, author of Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine, there are several properties and benefits from essential oils that assist the body during this time. Oils such as thyme and tea tree oil help kill bacteria and viruses. Ginger oil helps with congestion, eucalyptus, and peppermint oil help with clearing lungs. Lemon oil boosts immunity, and oregano oil also assists sore throat. Most oils are topical only and can be used in a diffuser. Some oils such as tea tree oil but be diluted because they are very strong and can cause minor rashes.  Some oils such as oregano oil can be used for gargling to stop a sore throat; however essential oils should not be ingested for any reason, unless you are using an essential oil that specifically says it can be ingested on the bottle. Please consult with a trusted healthcare professional before changing your health regimen.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY OCTOBER 24th, 2021

Vermont public school hosts drag ball (teachers and students participate)
Critics are speaking out after teachers hosted and participated in a controversial event in Vermont.  A teacher at Burlington High School in Vermont came up with the idea to host a drag ball runway fashion show. Andrew LeValley, who is also an adviser for the school’s Gender Sexuality Alliance came up with the idea to host the show during halftime at a school football game. For those who don’t know what a drag ball it is an event that usually includes men and women dressed in the opposite clothing of their gender (in some cases very provocative clothing.). About 30 students and teachers in total participated wearing gowns, wigs, and makeup to look the part. The crowd according to the Associated Press chanted “Drag Ball!” as participants paraded across the field. The school’s staff and students were supportive according to reports. Social media users heavily criticized the event calling it clear indoctrination. One user even commented, “Vermont is losing it.”

SNBC NEWS Update: NSBA apologizes
The National School Board Association has apologized for its recent criticism towards parents. The NSBA released a statement following nationwide criticism for their request to have parents investigated by the Department of Justice. According to the six-page letter, the association claimed parents’ objections at school board meetings were a threat to the well-being of school board members nationwide. The letter compared parents to domestic terrorists for objecting to school curriculum or policies.  The situation turned into a contentious battle in Washington last week when the US Attorney General was called to testify before Congress. During the testimony US Attorney General Merrick Garland admitted no one in the Biden Administration had advised him concerning the School Board Association’s request. This means the DOJ was going rogue when they requested the FBI to investigate parents. The entire case stemmed from a father being arrested after he questioned a school board in Virginia following the sexual assault of his 14-year-old daughter. The girl was the second victim of a male student who claimed to be gender fluid. The student was allowed in the girls’ restrooms due to his identifying as gender fluid and frequently wearing a skirt. The victims were attacked and assaulted while in the school restrooms.
The father was arrested after an emotional outburst when he attempted to question the school board about his daughter’s assault. A board member has since resigned following the incident. The National School Board Association says the organization will be better moving forward and apologized for language used in the letter towards parents. Parents around the nation have been protesting mask mandates, critical race theory curriculums, and controversial transgender and gender fluid rights being introduced into public schools.

VCC prayer event for Sheriff’s Department
VCC was invited to participate in prayer for the sheriff’s department here in Mecklenburg County. 65 people attended the event praying for the officers, community, and other issues concerning the department. The ministry was also invited to pray and asked to follow the leading of the Lord concerning other issues in our area. The group prayed for government leaders from local to national government and for officers and their families. SNBC NEWS spoke with Minister Freddie Allen who recapped the event. Minister Allen described the event as “awesome” and said she was able to minister to two women during the event, one of whom accepted Christ as her personal Savior. Allen says she was excited to be a part of the event and says the sheriff’s department was very pleased with the turn out concerning prayer for their officers and families. This event was organized by VCC’s Jail and Prison ministry.

SNBC HEALTH REPORT: the health benefits of polyphenols. According to Doctor Steven Gundry, this nutrient is important to the human body and is seen as a part of the body’s defense as we age. Dr. Gundry says polyphenols help in the prevention of heart disease and various issues. The nutrient is plant based and rich in antioxidants. Doctors report polyphenols are beneficial to digestion issues, weight management, and neurological issues. Researchers believe side effects to the nutrient are more frequent when taking a polyphenols supplement and advise using food to receive full benefits. Foods rich in polyphenols include: black coffee, dark chocolate, olive oil, berries, black pepper, cherries, apples, and plums. Hazelnuts and pecans are also high in polyphenols followed by almonds and walnuts.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY OCTOBER 17th, 2021

Local politician wants NC LT. Governor to resign over comments
North Carolina’s first black Lt. Governor, Mark Robinson is being criticized for comments he made this summer at a church. Robinson made comments about the use of graphic materials in schools that have been approved for school curriculum. Robinson said children in America should not be exposed to transgenderism, homosexuality, or any filth. The comments were met with praise from conservatives and the audience at that church. LGBT community leaders say the comments could be “hurtful” and would they want to talk with Robinson concerning the comments. Local representative North Carolina State Senator Jeff Jackson, who represents Mecklenburg County, says North Carolina does not need open discrimination from a high-ranking public official. Jackson is calling for Robinson to resign. Lt. Governor says he was not operating in his officials at the church but speaking as a person holding onto his religious beliefs and did not target a particular group. A demonstration was held in Raleigh to protest Lt. Governor Robinson. He is expected to be a front-runner in the upcoming North Carolina Governors’ race. 

LEGO announces controversial change to toy line
Just in time for the holiday shopping season LEGO is announcing some changes to their company line. The toy company announced they will no longer market their toys to certain genders. According to the announcement the company says that their research finds girls feel less restrained by gender biases when it comes to creative play, and they want to help girls and boys who battle prejudice to play with toys not associated with gender. The company says 7-thousand parents were surveyed in the study. LEGO is now working with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and UNICEF to “ensure LEGO products and marketing are accessible to all and free of gender bias and harmful stereotypes.”  The company did not actually survey any children that consider themselves gender non-conforming, according to the study information. Previous companies including Mattel announced they would produce gender non-conforming toys. Critics have called these decisions a mistake and a plot to influence impressionable children. 

SNBC news updates: Texas, Florida, and New York 
The governor of Texas has joined a growing list of governors defiant of the Biden Administration. Governor Greg Abbott has announced the state will not issue mandate requirements for businesses, employees, or customers in that state. The Biden administration recently announced this summer mandatory covid shot requirements for all businesses and governments places of employments with 100 employees or more.  Abbott has further issued an executive order banning shot requirements for local governments and schools. 

The governor of Florida Ron DeSantis also recently announced a similar ban. A county in that state has already been fined 3.5 million dollars for mandating the shot. DeSantis is another governor who has resisted and is a vocal opponent of mandates. 

A justice has ruled the state of New York must accept religious exemptions for employees who file the request to refuse the shot. US Northern District Justice David Hurd granted a temporary injunction that blocks New York State and employers from enforcing mandates against medical staff with legitimate religious exemption requests. Most staff in the medical field with this request was suspended following the September 27th deadline in New York. There was also news this week that OSHA has not actually created an official mandate, only a draft. Most critics believe companies acted on the mandates too quickly instead of fighting back in court. 

SNBC Health report a top doctor is calling for more research concerning a medicine. 
Professor Dr. Eli Schwartz with Sheba Medical Center in Israel is commenting over a drug widely debated in the press; Ivermectin. The drug is being credited by patients and doctors as a method to help combat Covid-19 with minimal chance of side effect. According to Schwartz, more research needs to be done on the medication as a line of defense against the virus. The doctor has worked with Travel Medicine and Tropical Disease Institute in various areas around the world. He was also assigned to help find a solution for the illness by the Israeli Defense Ministry. The doctor says Ivermectin was used as part of his research with the Tropical Disease Institute, and it was found to have antiviral activities. According to his research 84 percent of patients recovered in four days when given the medicine, and 94 percent recovered in just six days. Dr. Schwartz says Ivermectin works faster and killed the virus with the additional benefit of making patients non-infectious. Several media outlets have called the medicine “horse medicine” or a
de-wormer.  The stigma around Ivermectin has caused several medical journals to decline publishing the study, except one which is currently reviewing the doctor’s findings.

SNBC NEWS NOTE: Critics claim Ivermectin is a “horse de-wormer”; this accusation is incorrect. The medication has three versions: Avermectin- used on animals, Ivermectin (version one) used for horses and dogs, and Ivermectin (as second version) used exclusively for humans. The medication has also been praised in previous research.Three doctors: Dr. William C. Campbell, Dr. Satoshi Omura, and Dr. Tu Youyou won the 2015 Nobel Prize for Medicine for their work with the three versions of this drug. The medications were used to treat Malaria and parasitic worms around the world in underdeveloped countries. Some critics believe the medication is dangerous due to the FDA’s hesitancy to approve the medication for COVID-19 treatment. The FDA claims there is still no evidence of Ivermectin’s effectiveness concerning COVID-19.