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DESCRIPTION:\nFilm evenings begin with potluck refreshments & social hour at  6:30 
 pm,\nfollowed by the film at  7:30 pm, followed by a discussion after the 
 film.\n\nGENETIC ROULETTE:  The Gamble of our Lives\nby Jeffrey 
 Smith\n\nThis groundbreaking film features interviews with farmers, 
 scientists, physicians, educators, and chefs who explore the dangers of 
 genetically modified (GM) food.  It covers everything from the basic 
 defining criteria of GM organisms to California Ballot Initiative 37, 
 coming up for a vote November 6.   After two decades, physicians and 
 scientists have uncovered a grave trend:  the same serious health problems 
 found in lab animals, livestock, and pets that have been fed GM foods are 
 now on the rise in the U.S. population.  And when people and animals stop 
 eating genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their health improves.  This 
 film examines the significant connection between GM food and the rise of so 
 many ailments and diseases in animals and people:  birth defects, autism, 
 allergies, tumors, intestinal damage, liver damage, faulty insulin 
 regulation, infertility, immune problems, changes in major organs and the 
 gastrointestinal system, accelerated aging, and shortened life spans. In 
 the wake of these startling findings — that GM crops cause so much damage 
 to animals and people — it is vital to educate friends and family about 
 the dangers of GM food.\n\nThe history of GMOs is tainted with all kinds of 
 corruption and fraud.  The findings from several animal studies indicating 
 serious health risks associated with GM food led some physicians to educate 
 their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM foods 
 when possible.  Yet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claimed they 
 were unaware of any information that GM food was substantially different 
 from conventionally grown food — thereby GM food did not need testing and 
 was safe to eat.  The truth of the matter is that scientists certainly did 
 in fact repeatedly warn the FDA about the health and environmental dangers 
 of GMOs.  Due to political and financial interests, these red flags were 
 ignored by the U.S. government.  This seminal documentary provides 
 compelling evidence to help explain the deteriorating health of Americans, 
 especially among children, and offers a solution for protecting our health 
 and our future.\n\nMichelle Perro will facilitate discussions this evening, 
 courtesy of California Right to Know – campaigning for the passage of 
 Proposition 37 (labeling GM foods sold in California) in our November 
 ballots.  Vote YES on Proposition 37 on November 6!\n\nWheelchair 
 accessible around the corner at  411  28th  Street\n\n$5 donations are 
 accepted\n\n \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/10/03/18722972.php
SUMMARY:Film: Genetic Roulette
LOCATION:Humanist Hall\n390  27th  Street\nuptown Oakland, between Telegraph and 
 Broadway\nhttp://www.HumanistHall.org\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/10/03/18722972.php
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