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The global warming controversy has been heating up as the media issues dire warnings about the planet’s future. Riding the media heat wave, Al Gore recently released his documentary An Inconvenient Truth. Despite plaudits from the major media, NewsMax Magazine finds that the film, in fact, offers some “convenient lies.” In the July edition, you’ll find out if all the talk by Gore about global warming points to a legitimate threat – or if it’s a lot of hot air. NewsMax Magazine’s special report “Al Gore Spins Global Warming” debunks many widely promulgated notions about the global warming threat and finds that truth is the first casualty in Gore’s apocalyptic film.

As The Da Vinci Code movie sets to open in theaters worldwide this week, it is generating even more controversy and criticism than the hugely successful novel on which it is based. Surprisingly, the movie was previewed at the Cannes Film Festival this week with numerous critics panning the film. Despite its critics, the “Da Vinci Code“- directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks - may still turn out to be a billion-dollar blockbuster for Hollywood. And many Christians see the book and movie as nothing more than big cash for blasphemy. NewsMax Magazine will soon be releasing its special report “The Da Vinci Con” authored by James Hirsen, columnist for NewsMax’s Left Coast Report and author of The New York Times best-selling books “Hollywood Nation: Left Coast Lies, Old Media Spin, and the New Media Revolution” and “Tales from the Left Coast: True Stories of Hollywood Stars and Their Outrageous Politics.”

Laura Bush is one of the most popular – and powerful – first ladies in American history, best-selling author Ronald Kessler reveals in a groundbreaking new book “Laura Bush: An Intimate Portrait of the First Lady.” And NewsMax Magazine has an exclusive excerpt from Kessler’s biography, whose advance buzz heralds it as a sure-fire best-seller. In writing “Laura Bush,” Kessler had unprecedented access to Bush and her longtime friends, family members, aides and political insiders such as Condoleezza Rice. The award-winning journalist is the first to penetrate Laura’s secret world and reveal the life and times of America’s extraordinary “comforter in chief.”

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s celebrity wife Maria Shriver is wielding surprising influence in the Golden State as she becomes America’s new Evita. Can her power and charisma provide the boost that Arnold Schwarzenegger needs to win re-election this year? And what is Maria’s own agenda for her Schwarzenegger and his career, California and the nation. NewsMax Magazine’s special report “The Rise of Maria” reveals why observers believe the former broadcaster, Kennedy heiress and mother of four has even eclipsed her movie star husband’s power.

NewsMax Magazine’s special report “Bono’s Politics” is just out and it reveals how one of the world’s best known rock stars is transforming politics as he becomes influential in Washington, London and around the globe. U2 and its lead singer Bono are waging a global battle against poverty, AIDS and famine. Bono says he is motivated by his Christian faith. Is he? Or his crusade another celebrity-driven effort to influence politics?  NewsMax Magazine’s special report “Bono’s Politics” reveals how the music idol capitalizes on his superstardom to champion the cause of the world’s poor, ailing and hungry and why the world’s leading politicians – from George Bush, Tony Blair, the Pope and others are bending their ear for him.

Could terrorists smuggle a nuclear bomb through a U.S. port and explode it on American soil? Now that Iran has nuclear material and North Korea has actual nuclear weapons — could they or terrorists they work with attack a major U.S. city? These and other questions are answered in a recent NewsMax Magazine special report “Avoiding Nuclear D-Day.” This NewsMax report, authored by best-selling author Kenneth R. Timmerman, finds the nuclear threat is real — and reveals what the U.S. government had done to stop a nuclear surprise attack. The NewsMax report reveals how high-tech gear and vigilance are protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism. This NewsMax report takes an in-depth look at how security measures in the U.S. have been completely overhauled since 9/11 and discusses the threat of a suitcase nuclear bomb or nuclear suitcase bombs.

Financial Intelligence

Have you heard of John Browne’s Financial Intelligence Report (FIR)?  If you don’t already know about it, you should check out what he has to say.  His expert opinions can save you tons of money.  Read what he has to say. 

Will the housing crisis lead to a full blown recession? Major indices indicate a full blown housing crash is underway as residential housing prices plummet. You can profit from the housing crash. Already real estate has been shaken by falling sales. Learn how to profit from foreclosures and other real estate problems.

Commodity prices continues to rise, despite the global, coming recession. Financial Intelligence Report reveals that commodities will continue to be good investments. FIR interviews commodity guru Jim Rogers to uncover the best commodity investments.

Financial Intelligence Report first revealed a major bull market for gold was underway. FIR indicated that a falling dollar and global instability makes gold the best investment of a lifetime. Gold investing is not so simple. Tune into the best gold stocks and gold mining stocks every investor should know about. Also learn about Gold ETFs.

Alan Greenspan presided over the biggest economic boom in modern times. But a revealing report in Financial Intelligence Report says Alan Greenspan may have steered the country toward an economic recession. The FIR report details Greenspan at the Fed and his failure to stop the dotcom and housing bubbles.

Biotech will dominate the era of the Baby Boomers. Health care will be at the forefront and firms engineering the latest drugs will emerge as big winners. Financial Intelligence Report has just released its biotech report. Find out the best biotech stocks and drug stocks. FIR says the best way to may your fortune is through biotech investing.

Participate in Polls Here

Posted in Hillary Clinton, Michael Savage, NewsMax, Newt Gingrich, Polls, Uncategorized by kward on the July 20, 2007

 Allow your voice to be heard and vote in some of NewsMax’s polls here.

 

Can Newt Gingrich win the GOP nomination and win the White House? NewsMax is taking an urgent poll on Gingrich — Vote today!

 

Famous radio host Michael Savage says he is mulling a presidential run. Let NewsMax know and vote in our Savage poll.

 

Hillary Clinton is the Democratic frontrunner. Love her or hate her, Hillary has a shot at the White House. Vote in NewsMax’s Hillary Clinton poll. Your vote counts.

NewsMax Pundits

Posted in George Putnam, Lev Navrozov, Michael Reagan, Susan Estrich, Uncategorized by kward on the July 20, 2007

Susan Estrich is a prolific politician, professor, lawyer and writer. Whether on the pages of prominent newspapers or as a television commentator on countless news programs she has tackled legal matters, women’s concerns, national politics and social issues with the same high level of intelligent analysis and insight. Estrich is also a best-selling author and professor at Harvard Law School. Read some of Susan Estrich’s important commentaries.

Lev Navrozov is a journalist, author, and columnist who has been called one of the most brilliant minds in the world by many distinguished Westerners and Russians. He has published over 1,000 columns and articles on the destiny of civilization, world culture, foreign policy, strategy, defense, and intelligence work since his emigration from Russia in 1972. He is the winner of the Albert Einstein Prize for outstanding intellectual achievements, and more than twenty of his articles are in the United States Congressional Record. He is also president of the nonprofit Center for the Survival of Western Democracies, Inc. Check out some of Lev Navrozov’s important commentaries.

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of Ronald Reagan, is heard daily by over 5 million listeners via his nationally syndicated talk radio program, “The Michael Reagan Show.” The show airs on over 200 stations in the U.S. and for the world. His show has turned conventional radio wisdom upside-down, earning stellar ratings by concentrating on substantive national issues, albeit with a healthy dose of Mike’s biting humor, wit and warmth. Listeners count on Reagan to pierce the public relations veil that shrouds government and distorts the dominant media’s coverage of social and cultural issues. Read some of Michael Reagan’s important commentaries.

George Putnam, the West’s most honored newsman, has a 72 year career as a reporter, broadcaster and commentator. Putnam feels that television and radio news reporting is the most exciting field of journalism. He has remained outspoken and provocative in his career as one unique reporter with that great, classic voice people have trusted for decades. Check out some of George Putnam’s important commentaries.

NewsMax’s Top 25

Today’s talk-radio hosts have more influence than ever. After much deliberation, NewsMax has chosen their top 25 talk-radio hosts. These top 25 are the feisty, talented, and entertaining group that’s shaking up America. They include:

1. Rush Limbaugh
2. Bill O’Reilly
3. Don Imus- until recently fired, Imus‘ show caught much attention
4. Michael Savage- Savage is known for saying “To the right of Rush and the left of God”
5. Sean Hannity – you can also check him out on Hannity & Colmes
6. Laura Ingraham- Ingraham is a brilliant, still-rising star whose insider knowledge of many topics atrracts many listeners
7. Glenn Beck
8. Dr. Laura Schlessinger- some people also know her just as Dr. Laura
9. Neal BoortzBoortz advocates smaller government and more individual liberty
10. Al Franken
11. Mike Gallagher
12. Mancow
13. Howard Stern
14. Bill Bennett
15. Opie and AnthonyOpie & Anthony epitomize radio’s new “cringe” shock jocks, who are always driven to top themselves.
16. Ed Schultz
17. Michael Medved
18. Randi Rhodes
19. Jim Bohannon
20. G. Gordon Liddy
21. Diane Rehm
22. Larry Elder
23. Michael Reagan
24. Tammy Bruce
25. Tom Leykis

The Right Side of the Story

Posted in Christopher Ruddy, NewsMax, Uncategorized by kward on the July 20, 2007

As a conservative constantly searching for the “right” side of the news story, I always turn to NewsMax and NewsMax’s editor-in-chief Christopher Ruddy. Check out some related Christopher Ruddy sites that I really like. 

Christopher Ruddy, editor of NewsMax.com, reports on February 27, 2007 on Hillary Clinton’s political campaign. Ruddy believes that Clinton, who is trying to win her party’s nomination by clinging on to her husband’s ‘mantle’, will have a difficult time persuading Americans that she deserves to become our commander in chief.

Also check out this transcript I found on CNN.com between Christopher Ruddy, Evan Thomas, and Paula Zhan regarding the search for terrorists in Afghanistan.  Here, Ruddy speaks of his views concerning the U.S. supporting Afghans who do not help in the terrorist hunt.  Learn more about what he has to say here. 

Did you know that in a Zogby Poll, nearly 70% of Americans Don’t Accept Foster “Suicide”? The Zogby poll found that by a margin of two-to-one Americans believe that Vincent Foster’s death was a cover up. Compelling facts support this theory in Christopher Ruddy’s book, The Strange Death of Vincent Foster: An Investigation.

NewsMax Magazine, like NewsMax.com, brings you exclusive stories the major media won’t report. Even the liberal media can’t ignore NewsMax Magazine – which has been cited on “Meet the Press with Tim Russert,” CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and many other outlets. Each month in NewsMax Magazine you’ll read Christopher Ruddy’s hard-hitting investigative reports, with special commentaries from Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Carl Limbacher Jr., Dick Morris, Bill O’Reilly, David Limbaugh, James Hirsen, Michelle Malkin, Thomas Sowell, Barry Farber, Michael Reagan and many others. Subscribe to NewsMax Magazine or renew your subscription and you will receive an additional bonus. 

America’s News Page

Posted in Christopher Ruddy, Dick Morris, News, NewsMax by kward on the July 20, 2007

Christopher Ruddy is a noted journalist, author and entrepreneur. Mr. Ruddy currently serves as CEO and President of NewsMax Media, Inc. In 1999, a Newsweek cover story named him one of America’s top 20 most influential new media personalities. NewsMax Media is the parent company of a news Web site, www.newsmax.com, advertised as “America’s News Page,” and a monthly magazine, also called NewsMax Magazine, which provides in-depth and comprehensive news, politics and independent commentary. When it comes to news, NewsMax has the right side of the story!  Read Ruddy’s biography and some of his articles here.

Sen. Joe Lieberman is one of America’s true most independent and sincere political figures. He received strong backing during his 2006 election fight from the nation’s premiere GOP-leaning web site NewsMax. After losing the Democratic primary in 2006, Lieberman was quickly endorsed by NewsMax editor Christopher Ruddy. Republicans provided the key margin of Lieberman’s victory.

Dick Morris, the noted political consultant and commentator, has joined NewsMax.com magazine and will write a monthly exclusive column for the publication. “Dick Morris is one the most brilliant people on the American scene, and we’re glad he’s offering our readers his insights,” Christopher Ruddy, President & CEO of NewsMax Media, the parent company of NewsMax.com magazine, said Dick Morris writes a weekly column on NewsMax online and a monthly column in NewsMax Magazine. “With all of the bias in the media, it is refreshing to work with NewsMax, which goes where other media outlets fear to tread,” Morris said about joining NewsMax.

William Rees-Mogg, former editor of the The Times of London, has been named chairman of the Board of Directors of NewsMax.com. “We are pleased that such a well-respected and veteran journalist has been appointed the chairman of our company,” Christopher Ruddy, CEO & President of NewsMax explained. Lord Rees-Mogg will serve as NewsMax chairman, overseeing a board of five directors. Board members include Adm. Thomas Moorer, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and noted journalist Arnaud de Borchgrave, currently CEO of UPI.

Medical Advice

I discovered this doctor who offers great medical advice concerning a variety of health related issues.   His name is Dr. Russell Blaylock.  Don’t be deterred by his unconventional practices.   He believes that good nutrition and healthy living can do a lot to waylay, and sometimes even prevent, the activation of genetic switches, that are linked to the most dreaded diseases of aging.  Learn more about what he has to say about the following issues:

Many heart attacks can be prevented. Vitamin and mineral deficiency will contribute to coronary disease. Dr. Blaylock says heart attacks can be as easy as simply dietary changes. Some vegetable oils are not good for you.  Learn more about preventing heart attacks today.

 

There is a miracle fat that can help prevent heart disease, reduce the risk of strokes and cure depression. It’s called Omega-3 fatty acids This fat, which was once abundant in the western diet, is lacking today.  Find out more about what omega-3 can do for your health.

Every time you go for a flu shot or send your kids for a series of vaccinations, you open yourself and your loved ones to potential health dangers, warns Dr. Blaylock. Autism is a risk for those who take mercury based vaccines.

Experts estimate that an astounding 25% of the U.S. population suffers from this potentially deadly combination of Type-2 diabetes, hypertension and blood lipid abnormalities. Dr. Blaylock will not only offer you some simple ways to beat diabetes and determine if you could be a victim of Metabolic Syndrome; he’ll share the best non-drug ways to banish it — forever!

Contrary to popular belief, high blood pressure isn’t just something you pop a daily pill or two for … It’s a very dangerous disorder. In fact, 75% of stroke victims have hypertension — and 50% of all those who die of first-time heart attacks have it. High blood pressure causes kidney failure, vision loss, aneurysms, heart failure…many serious diseases are related to this epidemic blood pressure disorder. And here’s the worst news of all: at least 3 in 10 people who have hypertension don’t even know it!

Dr. Russell Blaylock explodes the myths that dietary cholesterol causes hardening of the arteries and that only drugs such as statins can prevent heart attacks and strokes by lowering cholesterol levels in the blood. Get the facts about cholesterol here. 

Also, research companies have introduced new cholesterol tests that promise to revolutionize the way we measure and treat cholesterol! A few measures in particular have gained attention for their ability to better predict heart disease. Read more info about cholesterol here.

Eating garlic raw or in supplement form does not lower “bad” cholesterol levels, despite widespread health claims for the pungent plant bulb. Other health claims ascribed to garlic should be studied as well. Read more about the affect on your cholesterol here.

Media Hype….What’s Going On

Have you been living in a hole for the past 5-10 years?  Curious about what has been causing quite a stir in the media?  Well, inspired by all my ignorant friends who possess no worldly knowledge whatsoever, I decided to compile a list of hot topics from the past years.

 

Latin America is in the broadest sense, the entire western hemisphere south of the United States. Currently it has been known as a political hotspot. Venezuela presently has a modern day dictator and President George W. Bush recently toured the area on a peace mission. 

 

Nancy Pelosi made history on January 4, 2007 when she became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.  Pelosi is leading House Democrats in the charge for a New Direction for America.  She has unified House Democrats around key issues that they believe will provide all hard-working Americans with national and economic security.

 

Dr. Condoleezza Rice became the 66th Secretary of State on January 26, 2005. Her objective of transformational diplomacy is to “work with our many partners around the world to build and sustain democratic, well-governed states that will respond to the needs of their people — and conduct themselves responsibly in the international system.” As Condi stated at her confirmation hearing, “we must use American diplomacy to help create a balance of power in the world that favors freedom. And the time for diplomacy is now.”

 

North Korea has been at odds with the United States, Japan and South Korea (with whom it remains technically at war) since the cease fire of the Korean War in 1953. North Korea’s relations with the United States have become particularly tense in recent years as President George W. Bush labeled North Korea part of an “axis of evil.”

 

Global Warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. Since the scientific findings surrounding global warming have been made known it has led to the involvement of many, including governments and prominent politicians.

 

Iraq is a developing nation that is the focus of increased attention from the West because of the Iraq War.  Many individuals believe that we are over there for the wrong reasons, while many other individuals fully support the war.

 

Executive orders are edicts issued by the President of the United States. The concept of an executive order is loosely derived from the grant of “executive power” given to the President by Article Two of the United States Constitution, Section 1, and the statement “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed” in Article II, Section 3.

 

In 2004 Mel Gibson directed the Academy Award nominated film The Passion of the Christ about the last twelve hours of Jesus Christ’s life, from the moment of his arrest, trial to crucifixion, known to Christians as “The Passion”. Learn more about Gibson’s controversial film The Passion today. 

 

Al Gore is an American politician, teacher, businessman, and environmentalist. From 1993 to 2001, Gore was the 45th Vice President of the United States, serving with Bill Clinton. Most recently he has been known for his documentary An Inconvenient Truth about global warming.

The gun control debate is centered on the Second Amendment to the Constitution, which protects “the right of the people to keep and bear arms.” Gun control advocates believe that right does not extend to ownership of military-style firearms that are otherwise known as assault weapons. On the other hand gun rights groups, led by the NRA, argue that these and other proposals infringe on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Learn about Gun Control by reading NewsMax Hot Topics. Also read more about the National Rifle Association.

Steven Hatfill is the former U.S. Army bio-weapons scientist named a “person of interest” in the 2001 anthrax attacks. He denied having any connection to the fatal anthrax mailings and filed suit against Attorney General John Ashcroft, the Justice Department and the FBI because he believed his constitutional rights had been violated.

The right to impeach public officials is secured by the U.S. Constitution which indicates the grounds for impeachment: “the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.” Impeachment requires a majority vote of the House. The vice president presides over the Senate proceedings in the case of all officials except the president, whose trial is presided over by the chief justice of the Supreme Court. Learn more about impeachment and its existence in present day.

Janet Reno is the first female Attorney General of the United States. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton on February 11, 1993 and served until the end of the Clinton administration in January 2001. She was the second longest serving Attorney General.

Senator John Kerry is the junior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, in his fourth term of office. As the Presidential nominee of the Democratic Party, he was defeated in the 2004 presidential election by the Republican incumbent President George W. Bush. Senator Kerry is currently the Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He is also a Vietnam Veteran. 

Senator John McCain is an American Republican politician, currently the senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. He was a presidential candidate in the 2000 election, but was defeated by George W. Bush for the Republican nomination. McCain formally announced on April 25, 2007 that he is seeking the Republican Presidential nomination in the 2008 election.

The United States is currently attempting to develop several components of a missile defense system designed to protect U.S. territory from attack by long-range strategic ballistic missiles. According to the National Missile Defense Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-38), “It is the policy of the United States to deploy as soon as is technologically possible an effective National Missile Defense system capable of defending the territory of the United States against limited ballistic missile attack (whether accidental, unauthorized, or deliberate) with funding subject to the annual authorization of appropriations and the annual appropriation of funds for National Missile Defense.”