kidney stonesOn Monday, September 28th, 2026 at 9:20 PM, someone wrote: Had a doctor visit today, and they said I have kidney stones. I was afraid it was something worse like kidney disease or cancer. There's really just one stone -- a white spot on the CT scan image -- big enough to cause problems. It's in t ... read more
fascinating pain relief patchReally amazing how it works. Mike Hammond Interview: Signal Relief's Drug-Free Micro-Antenna Technology for Pain Relief To learn more, click here. ... read more
my horsesI own 0.001% of two fillies through MyRaceHorse. That's one-thousandth of one percent, so even if the horses become millionaires, it doesn't add up to much for me. It's just fun. Elevated, a 2 year-old filly out of Flightline trained by Bill Mott, "flipped" in the paddock in her first start attempt ... read more
drones vs helicoptersHearing the helicopter hovering over the nearby freeway this morning makes me wonder if cities/reporters are going to start using drones instead of helicopters for traffic reports/investigations any time soon. COPILOT: Short answer: yes -- drones are already being tested and used, but they won’t fu ... read more
medicine's origins back into the 1700sLots of very interesting information about how and when western medicine changed. Really interesting. "Decentralize.TV - Episode 163 -- Oct 08, 2026 - Razi Ann Berry on Naturopathy, Root-Cause Care and Breaking Medical Monopolies. " . ... read more
interesting permaculture / gardening podcastIt's pretty fun and informative. Decentralize.TV - Episode 165 -- Oct 13, 2026 - William Bond on Living Soil, Water-Harvesting Swales, Hurricane Helene Lessons and Permaculture Food Independence ... read more
frequency, spirituality and the paranormalIncludes frequency, spirituality and other paranormal things. I don't agree with all of it, but it's worth watching. See "Mind-Blowing: Hodges & Westall Go Further on Hidden Gold, Zero Point Energy & Portals" On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 12:13 AM, someone wrote: Dave Hodges is a delusional idio ... read more
survey finds only one-third of women under 25 have a positive view of menThis is shocking information and is a major reason to home school all children and not be indoctrinated into this modern cult. "Our culture is being transformed at a pace that is difficult to comprehend. The numbers that I am going to share with you in this article paint an undeniable picture about ... read more
complete pre-entries for 2026 breeders' cupBreeders' Cup announces pre-entries for the 2026 World Championships at Keeneland. And here they are! Or through here. UPDATE from TwinSpires: Per the Breeders’ Cup, 13 pre-entered horses have withdrawn from Breeders’ Cup consideration. Gstaad, Almaqam, Ecero Reve, Lambourn, Ombudsman, Minnie Hauk ... read more
bookvault app"Print Books On Demand: Publish, Print & Sell Globally. Self-publish and print books on demand and sell them through our retail network or retain maximum profit through your direct selling store." Check it out here. ... read more
financial analyst guru with great adviceFrom oil to bonds and crypto to silver and gold, this is advice worth your time. "A few months ago during the Middle East war breakout, I bought 10x leveraged Brent oil futures and made well over a 400% gain in a week. When I got overconfident and ignored the charts, I took losses, until I went b ... read more
if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryerFrom Harper & Knowles. I've Repaired Hundreds of Washers. These Are the Only 4 I'd Actually Buy. And these are the Only 4 Dryers. ... read more
how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirementFor seniors in retirement, money can feel trickier than it did during working years, even after decades of being responsible. The core tension is real: a fixed income has to cover rising costs, surprise repairs, and healthcare, and those financial management challenges can make every decision feel h ... read more
usmnt routs rivals mexico"Don't look now, but Mauricio Pochettin's new-look USMNT is off to a red-hot start with three wins in three games following a tremendous tres a cero victory over bitter rivals Mexico on Saturday. USA 3-0 MEXICO — Recap, highlights | Player ratings Eyebrows were certainly raised when the likes of ... read more
equine recoveryThis is nice to see: "When Recovery Is Possible. We Make It Our Mission. The HISA Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF) exists to provide a safety net when a racehorse suffers a career-ending but treatable injury. HERF ensures immediate access to quality veterinary treatment and rehabilitation in o ... read more
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scientists explain odd similarities between human brain and entire universeCool! "A research duo made up of an astrophysicist from the University of Bologna and a neurosurgeon from the University of Verona have joined forces to share their claims that the brain resembles the universe. The two researchers, both Italian, came up with their out of the world galaxy-brain the ... read more
movies and tv shows filmed in budapestI was researching this for my next possible novel, and thought other, better novelists might find it useful:Love and DeathEtoileMusic BoxHowling V: The RebirthThe Cremaster CycleGloomy SundayAu PairIn the BeginningAn American RhapsodyLast RunDinotopiaPerlasca Un eroe ItalianoI SpyUnderworld8mm 2Muni ... read more
bayer to end u.s. residential sales of glyphosate-based herbicides"In a move that environmental groups celebrated as a historic victory following years of campaigning to remove Roundup and similar weedkillers from store shelves, Bayer on Thursday announced that it will halt the sale of glyphosate-based herbicides to consumers in...". ... read more
winter oranges in nebraskaAmazing. "Nebraska retiree uses Earth's heat to grow oranges in snow... See Nebraska retiree uses Earth's heat to grow oranges in snow Winter temperatures in Alliance, Nebraska can drop to -20°F (the record low is -40°F/C), but retired mailman Russ Finch grows oranges in his backyard greenh ... read more
here's your updateEveryone is wanting an update! Well, we're parents of a two-year-old now. No time for updates! She is keeping us busy. Her favorite things to do are: play in the sink, play in the tub, and play in the toilet. She is a waterbaby! One of the things we were warned about an adopted child from an orpha ... read more
we're in moscowWe'll be spending the night in Moscow, after all, and flying down to Astrakhan tomorrow afternoon. I was stressed out without an internet or even a usable power connection. But I'm obviously connected now. I had the power converters, but not the three-prong-to-two-prong adapter that I have plenty of ... read more
how much money you should save for a comfortable retirement$7 million should just about do it.
"More than half of Americans lack confidence in their ability to retire when they want and to sustain a comfortable life, according to a 2024 poll by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement. One of those pain points: How much s ... read more
just another sundayWife and kid are off at this thing called "church." Maybe you've heard of it. I'm basically just hanging out waiting for the new mattress to be delivered. We told the delivery guy, "Anytime!" He sounded foreign. I hope he shows up before 10pm! Never know with these dang "ferners!" Anyway, we went ah ... read more
thoughts on writingLouis L'Amour once said he could write while sitting in the middle of the freeway. That didn't impress me at the time, but now it does.Not one, but two dogs threw up behind me as I wrote. Was that a commentary on my writing? Wouldn't be the first time.As I told these guys in the job interview, "If y ... read more
an entire week with elizabethYou will not believe what I've been through! :) Okay, maybe it's not been that bad. You single parents out there are laughing at me, I'm sure. But I went an entire week taking care of Elizabeth, our 4-year-old, while Tara not only had to work all week, but also came down with a cold. So, I've had to ... read more
saving the rich, losing the economy"US politicians such as Buddy Roemer blame the collapse of US manufacturing on Chinese competition and "unfair trade practices." However, it is US corporations that move their factories abroad, thus replacing domestic production with imports. Half of US imports from China consist of the offshored pr ... read more
america's re-shoring of jobs is acceleratingGood!"Over the past couple of years, we've projected an improvement in U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by 2015 that would help drive an American manufacturing revival. The results of our latest survey make clear that a profound shift in attitude is beginning.": America's Re-shoring of Jobs Is Acc ... read more
best thrillers of all-timeAccording to the Telegraph, anyway. An interesting list. Several if not most of these were that author's first published novel. I've actually read half of these, though it's been years. I should read them again.The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon (1959)The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy ( ... read more
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Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way have been stitched together as an episodic saga starring Dobie Pokorny.
Raised in Louisville, Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., where jobs, relationships, even his sanity are temporary.
Next comes Kuala Lumpur, where he gets tangled up with Riva, a beautiful young black ops agent‑in‑training. It sounds better than it is.
Back in the States, he marries a woman who looks like Riva but — good news/bad news — is nothing like her. When he and a co-worker expose their employer's corruption, they end up in Witness Protection.
Returning to Louisville, Dobie wins the lottery — literally — and launches a presidential campaign. It made sense at the time.
With assassination attempts behind him — mostly — he writes a manifesto and takes his show on the road. The universe gives him Semmy — a little blue alien who may or may not be a figment of his imagination — and Kaylie — who just might be the love of his life.
Here is a cringe-worthy podcast all about it, created by Copilot AI.
external news feedswaymo vehicle is seen completely ignoring the red light and slowlyyyyy creeping up to the light until eventually just running the red light
How are these things still allowed to operate?
the last emperor of chaos
Pretty much, yep.
establishing relationships in your new locale, by sarasue
Good article.
gavin newsom's styrofoam ban inspires launch of snitch line for californians to rat each other out
A styrofoam food container ban is long overdue. Snitch line, not so much.
trump advisor to washington post: in maga, we are not bibi fans
No sane person is.
americans' trust in federal health agencies has plunged since 2025
Actually since 2020, immediately following the covid scam.
fewer americans feel racial discrimination is a problem
The brainwashing is wearing off.
did the u.s. bite off more than it can chew in iran?
Apparently.
adl demands anti-zionists be banned off social media once and for all
Just as soon as pro-Zionists are banned, too.
u.s. imposes visa bans on key figures involved in global censorship pressure
...unless they're pro-Israel.
palantir's thiel slams pope leo's ai warnings
I see a naked cage death match coming!
why did nearly 60,000 migrants suddenly storm the border into spain?
It was probably Trump/Netanyahu, in retaliation.
hertz uses ai-powered scanners to spot tiny damage it can charge customers for
I won't be using Hertz anymore.
the likeliest way that world war three will result
We're in the middle of World War 3 already.
chd scientists dispel 23-year-old study debunking mmr vaccine's link to autism
In other words, they debunked the debunking. These double negatives annoy me.
court confirms trudeau's emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.
danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.
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culture
a brother departs
Always a trailblazer, the first of us to go. Now after the fireworks, he's gone. Here is his obituary. ... read more
quote of the day (7/14/2012)
"The War on Terror"™ is a product. It doesn't exist to keep us safe. On the contrary, it exists to keep us in a state of fear." -- Liberty Underground News Service ... read more
thought for today (4/17/2020)
"It's easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled!" -- Mark Twain ... read more
spam: i am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency
It's been a while since I've received a funny enough spam/junk email, but here it is: Dear Contact Us, I am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency. My name is Dennis [somebody], a resident of Hurlock, Maryland, and I am formally requesting an emergency loan in the amount of $800 ... read more
complete pre-entries for 2026 breeders' cup
Breeders' Cup announces pre-entries for the 2026 World Championships at Keeneland. And here they are! Or through here. UPDATE from TwinSpires: Per the Breeders’ Cup, 13 pre-entered horses have withdrawn from Breeders’ Cup consideration. Gstaad, Almaqam, Ecero Reve, Lambourn, Ombudsman, Minnie Hauk ... read more
this morning
At first light, I let Cleo out to go potty. A little later than usual, it's normally still dark or mostly dark out by the time I've fed her and she's finished inhaling her food. I stood watching her through the glass door. I sometimes prop the door open to let the cool morning air in, but it was no ... read more
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education
adorable echidnas are doing their part without realizing it
"Australian echidnas are one of the only two types of mammals that lay eggs for babies, and despite their spiky appearance, they're rather adorable."Thankfully, the native Australian echidna has become part of the solution because of its very own animal instincts. This particular animal love to dig ... read more
jung's four stages of character transformation
"A robust character hinges on eight core virtues: courage, moderation, wisdom, justice, curiosity, honor, humility, and humor. These virtues will all be needed to navigate the four stages of transformation.". ... read more
vaccine bill of rights
I just sent this to my U.S. Senators. You should do the same. Here are the links to your representatives: usa.gov. I added "Remember the Nuremberg Code?" "Dear Senator __________,As your constituent, I support a Vaccine Bill of Rights (see vaccine-bill-of-rights) to protect myself from unconstituti ... read more
lesson for today
There is an old hotel/pub in Marble Arch, London which used to have gallows adjacent. Prisoners were taken to the gallows (after a fair trial, of course) to be hung. The horse-drawn dray carting the prisoner was accompanied by an armed guard who would stop the dray outside the pub and ask the prison ... read more
something to ponder
Railroad Tracks The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that's the way they built them in England, and English expatriates designed the US railroads. Why did the English build them lik ... read more
what is that port on my pc?
Very helpful website with images and explanations here."A computer port is an interface or point of connection between the computer and its peripheral devices. Some common peripherals are the mouse, keyboard, monitor (display), printer, speakers, flash drive, etc." ... read more
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family
feral cats find a new use
In case you're in the market for a "barn cat," this is for you: petguide.com.Maybe other cities near you have a similar program. ... read more
all about don
Music By a Brother Conan Our cat Conan died of a kidney infection today (we had to have him put down). We had him 18-1/2 years. He seems to have known it was his last year because, unlike in the past, since Spring he had made a point of being outside on every beautiful day and enjoying it (and t ... read more
tara the hero cat attempts to throw a ceremonial first pitch
Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch.. The 'first pitch' video is now missing from the Times, but there's link to the original news report, although YouTube has marked it 'offensive to some viewers.' Who are these viewers? Ridiculous. Here's another link. UPDATE: Nop ... read more
moving to missouri
The adventure begins. A quiet, unassuming young man and his devoted wife and kids set out for parts unknown, unless you count Missouri as known. Not knowing what tomorrow may bring, they laugh in the face of uncertainty. Collectively, they raise their fists and shout, "Providence, what hast thou in ... read more
nothing much to update about
She's just driving us crazy. Luckily, Tara is taking the brunt of it. I had to get out and walk around town in the freezing cold, just for the sake of getting out. I was at least useful, coming back with some groceries. Elizabeth's sweet as can be and very playful most of the time, but she turns on ... read more
eleven rottweiler puppies
Help her come up with names starting with the letter "B" by leaving comments below! [comments closed] ... read more
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life
dare to be nice
... (or friendly, even) once in a while instead of "cool." As my brother-in-law says, "Jus' sayin'." ... read more
first day of school, i mean work
Feels like the first day back at school after summer vacation, except it's not even summer yet and I'll be starting a new job. I hope it lasts longer than the last few jobs! I have had a string of incredible bad luck over the past decade through no fault of my own, I swear. :) I guess it started wi ... read more
how to attract ground nesting bees
"A bee is a bee right? Wrong. There are actually many different types of bee, from the fluffy bumblebee which lives as part of a large colony, to the solitary bee. While the honey bee lives in a hive, the carpenter bee prefers to make its home by drilling into wooden objects. Some varieties can stin ... read more
restored health and vitality from ditching my cell phone
"A year ago, I was leading a normal, full, active life with no idea of the damage my mobile phone was doing to me. On July 1, 2022, I cancelled my mobile phone service ("cell phone" in the U.S) and turned off the wireless function on my computer as well as the modem. I made these changes at the requ ... read more
richest 2% of the world's population own more than half of all household wealth
I just found this amazing. "The richest two percent of the world's population owns more than half of the world's household wealth. Although you may believe you've heard this statistic before, you haven't: For the first time, personal wealth, not income, has been measured around the world. And the ... read more
playing in the dirt boosts immune systems
"As more states and countries attempt to send children back to school amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen some utterly horrifying scenarios. Masked up and shielded children of all ages are being forced to stay behind plastic sheets, dividers, and some are even kept inside polyethylene cages wit ... read more
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