NaturalNews: Robin Williams remembered + the important role of comedians in society‏ plus more

Dear Lisbon Reporter and NaturalNews readers,

I'm really missing Robin Williams. And as I was thinking about the contributions comedians make to society, I immediately began thinking about present-day comedians like Bill Burr.

Here's why people like Bill Burr really have an important voice in a society that's increasingly steeped in insanity:
http://www.naturalnews.com/046445_Robin_Williams_Bill_Burr_comedic_genius.html

The World Health Organization declared today that it's okay for drug companies to conduct medical experiments on Ebola victims:
http://www.naturalnews.com/046431_Ebola_victims_medical_experiments_ethics.html

Do GMOs violate the Catholic Church? Pope Francis urges the world to "respect nature"
http://www.naturalnews.com/046444_GMOs_environmental_destruction_Pope_Francis.html

Humanity may run out of water by 2040, warn scientists:
http://www.naturalnews.com/046442_water_shortage_energy_production_alternative.html

Here are 10 good reasons to consider a home birth:
http://www.naturalnews.com/046439_home_birth_pregnancy_midwifery.html

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