SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21st, 2021

OSHA announces cancellation of vax mandate enforcement
Major news from OSHA this week. OSHA which stands for The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced they will put on hold the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate. The order would have enforced the shot on private employers with 100 employees or more. The announcement was made after a federal court ordered a temporary stop to the mandate. A panel of three judges ruling in the case called the mandate fatally flawed, and that the order raises serious constitutional concerns. The ruling was made following several lawsuits from private business owners concerning the mandate. OSHA says of their decision, "While OSHA remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies, OSHA has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation." The Biden Administration turned over the enforcement of the mandate to OSHA following an executive order that the shot was needed to “stop the spread”. The organization would have fined businesses 14-thousand dollars per violation with an increase in the cost of the fine for each repeat violation over time. Attorneys for First Liberty Institute called the mandate a blatant overreach of the government. This announcement was made the same week that a US advisory announced its recommendation for all adults to receive booster shots. The Biden Administration is currently appealing this decision.

SNBC NEWS COVID WATCH: California, Austria, Maryland (FDA)
A school board in California has announced it will not mandate the shot for its students. The Calaveras Unified School District Board announced in a unanimous vote its students and staff will not be required to have the shot to attend or work in their district. This is the second school district in California that has refused to enforce the mandate. The governor of California has ordered a mandate for public schools that will go into effect in July of next year.

In Austria that nation has announced a lockdown for citizens who have not taken the shot or recovered after contracting COVID-19. The rule will apply to those eligible for the shot ages 12 and up. Austrians who have not received the shot can be monitored by the police and are only allowed to do basic activities like work, grocery shopping or going to school. Minimum exercise such as walking is also allowed. Police will be allowed to fine anyone out in public that has not received the shot. Critics called the rules apart of a police state government. This rule will affect two million citizens in Austria. Similar rules were just announced by governments in Norway and Germany. Officials in these countries claim the strict rules are to help stop the spread.

The FDA has announced a time frame regarding information released concerning trial results for Pfizer and other covid shot drugs. The organization says the over 300-thousand pages of research will be given out on a case-by-case basis for requests and could take time. According to their estimate the full results of the study may not be released until the year 2076…55 years from now. Critics call the announcement an attempt to hide the growing number of adverse reactions to the shots created by Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson. Supporters say the estimate is due to the length of the study and each release would have to go through the approval process and released according to each request. According to supporters this would make the process longer to release the entire content concerning study results.  

Church on college campus hosts Drag Show
A campus church is receiving criticism for holding a controversial event. According to reports a Methodist church on the Emory University’s campus was used to host a drag show. The show according to the report was a part of a homosexual pride event. Glenn Memorial Chapel was used as a runway for the event and deemed a safe place for LGBT inclusion according to a spokesperson. The podiums were draped in LGBT pride flags and the church’s representatives say Glenn Memorial is separate from the national Methodist organization and their policies are Anti-LGBT. Glenn Memorial representatives say they will continue to show support to this community.  This is a break from the national Methodist organization which adopted to continue its acknowledgement of the Bible and voted to not recognize a pro-LGBT agenda. The church has since fractured with various churches becoming independent due to their support of LGBT causes.

SNBC Health report: Building immunity naturally
According to reports the best way to build your body’s defense system naturally is through food and nutrients. The body’s ability to acquire protection through food is one of the best ways to help it fight against various illnesses. According to researchers these health segments are highlighted more during the cold months but are still valuable information to have throughout the year.  One of the first things researchers note is the importance of your daily routine: eating well, exercise, getting an appropriate amount of sleep, and limiting stress are considered good starting points to helping the body build its immunity. Eating foods rich in zinc, selenium, and vitamins C, D, and E are also important to assist the body’s immune system. The amount of each nutrient needed varies with age according to researchers. Those that participated in the study advise consulting a trusted healthcare professional and consider taking a supplement if you are unable to acquire all the nutrients recommended.

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.