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money-silver-bars-c3300c69b469d738e2d76493667941a3-544x558.webp watch this before you buy more silver

(in life, money, investing, coins)

Trump's war looks like the world will go into a depression. Demand for silver looks like it'll fall. But there are many other factors. But the US dollar is also collapsing. So if you've got cash and that cash is decreasing in purchasing power, precious metals are still the best deal. Mike Adams expl ... read more

alpha-brainwaves-3fd1aa447408cbfc7f8ead5039522dab-1420x600.webp frequency, spirituality and the paranormal

(in education, research, science)

Includes 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

soccer-ball-wc-2026-061ca02572de5e80a21a034147fc3a8a-100x100.png world cup 2026 tv schedule

(in culture, sports, soccer, world-cup)

Go here for a list of upcoming games and times: World Cup schedule ... read more

food-deviled-eggs-d334acf9053baee479e18a75352f5770-4096x3072.webp foods named after cultures... but not really

(in life, health, food, language)

.Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples. Here are some of the biggest offenders -- dishes whose names gesture toward a people or place, but the co ... read more

if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryer

(in life, home-garden, appliances, advice)

From 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

earth-from-space-58ed703f107820a3945e99254871c76d-1024x705.webp the story of everything

(in education, science, astronomy, religion)

A very scientific look at the origin of matter, where Earth is, and how the evidence shows that there had to be something supernatural about it. Go to The Story of Everything or here. ... read more

woman-raised-fist-sunset-2f4f5f65b9ec6d318de24ca18673ad16-4930x3944.webp how to build confidence and reach your goals starting today

(in life, health, mental, advice)

Busy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require ex ... read more

silver-coin-cf1866d2674f43a5f54b1c5e01de3c54-359x358.webp how to spot fake silver coins

(in education, research, money, coins)

"Silver Nearing $100 Is Fueling Counterfeits. Here's How to Spot Fake Coins." But even more fake silver is paper silver ETFs. At least you get some interesting metal in a fake coin. On Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 11:19 AM, someone wrote: I watched a minute of the video. I know my dealer tests wh ... read more

dobie-pokorny-title-pic.webp links to entire dobie pokorny saga

(in culture, writing, novels)

Here are the links to all five eBooks: Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way. And I've now got the printed versions listed on there, too. Go to DobiePokorny.com for those same links as well as each one's blurb/synopsis, along with links to every epi ... read more

circus-barker-8fc65e11736f252d56954fb9d8252008-360x329.webp for those interested in marketing

(in life, money, marketing)

The person in this podcast has some very interesting concepts in the field of marketing. Since marketing is how any business will make money, this is a vital piece of every business. It's even more about how businesses can and should learn how to use AI to get more out of your time and be more pr ... read more

retirement-ahead-sign-74f809ecd99827557270caced5881477-174x180.webp how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirement

(in life, money, aging, retirement)

For 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

roads-fields-288e3e2714ddb6c97c07caa24130a109-1920x1200.webp why roads get like washboards

(in education, research, travel, roads)

Pretty interesting. I had this question recently and see I was completely wrong with my assumption. If you drive on gravel roads, you may have noticed washboards. ... read more

woman-baby-refuse-vaccine-6ef453fd7b02e7ba8977189b601704d9-768x512.webp unvaccinated singles have their own dating app... and it's working

(in life, health, vaccines, dating)

It was inevitable. Know any singles who refuse to date vaxxed people? It's a very nice reward for those who stood strong in the face of incredible peer pressure at the height of the scamdemic. From: Jeffrey Prather On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 12:12 PM, someone wrote: See the rest here. ... read more

education-cb04ffc7f393691204de03958714db48-225x225.webp colorado's empty classrooms are a warning for america

(in education, schools, college)

Very interesting facts and related ramifications. From: Jeffrey Prather Subject: Colorado's Empty Classrooms Are a Warning for America Colorado colleges are bracing for what education experts call an 'enrollment cliff.' Fewer high school graduates mean fewer college applicants... Read/watch here ... read more

data-center-79225b655a52dd98c0be2e09ab1d5e0b-1075x512.jpg fighting and winning against data centers

(in life, health, environment, water)

At minute 5 of this video is great news about how a community in Oregon got their elected officials to vote against a data center proposal. And there's another example of a town coming together to fight against another one. Great examples. Are people starting to realize these data centers are ushe ... read more

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focused-female-entrepreneur-26ed92b454fbc079ff6721d5c3543bcf-1024x683.webp interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs

(in life, employment, entrepreneurship from 2026) by doug

Interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone: Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and BeyondRadical Abundance and Scarcity in 2026 (0:00)- R ... read more

joke-madcow-4af73242a99afe4a5ba864ec9ed909ba-109x108.webp ways to turn down unwanted men

(in culture, humor, jokes, men-women from 2023) by joker

He: Can I buy you a drink?She: Actually I'd rather have the money. He: I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours. She: I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours. He: Hi. Didn't we go on a date once? ... read more

passport-91526d26918a3f33754d24c993091658-1024x1311.webp how to take your own passport photo

(in life, travel, photography from 2018)

I was having a hard time converting a digital photo down to the correct 2x2 physical size. Then I found this article: take your own passport photos. At first, I was thinking Tell ... read more

movies-forrest-gump-54b5529d1bd5b90cda16b15b0dcb3258-1680x1050.webp charleston and savannah

(in life, travel, usa, blog from 2000)

Charleston, SCWe drove ... and drove ... and drove -- 10 hours or so- from Nashville until finally reaching Charleston, South Carolina. Along the way, we stopped in Asheville, North Carolina at the Biltm ... read more

wah-0ddab4e870ee357ebf4dd75d2cb6c0cc-1024x1024.webp quote of the day (4/6/2010)

(in culture, quotes from 2010)

For life to work well for most people today, the universe has chosen an unlucky few for whom nothing works at all. :) Try and keep that in mind as you go through your day. -- ... read more

donation-b5c224821dfb553efc0566c7716a2c1f-445x277.webp care2 largest online community for healthy and green living

(in life, help, charity, internet from 2012)

Care2 -- largest online community for healthy and green living, human rights and animal welfare. Care2 gives you the tools to make the impossible possible. Sign Trending Petitions ... read more

wild-lettuce-9c7560b3d9aab53957753b6671fb4ec5-768x576.webp wild lettuce to help pain

(in life, health, food, treatment from 2017)

This looks very familiar in my yard. Go here for more info: lettuceI'm surprised I haven't come across w ... read more

nutty-grain-and-oat-bars-7c402f84c475dc76dd0c72bf3e269028-1024x495.webp nutty grain and oat bars

(in culture, food, recipes from 2014)

I need to try this. Too bad I hate cooking so much. I eat way too many ... read more

gray-haired-bearded-business-owner-d1762ea5f080a3cd52d052cf25ad1437-1024x683.webp your community business blueprint: key steps to launch and thrive

(in life, employment, entrepreneurship, advice from 2024) by elijah dawson

Starting a business in yo ... read more

animated-globetrotter-e9a590ccb3528dad031ec3aaeac1eefc-114x150.gif visiting family in guatemala

(in life, travel, americas, blog from 2005) by michael

We visited redacted's family in Guatemala, hence the title of the post :) and ate like the pigs that we are. redacted had fun. I guess the highlight was going to the cemetery. Believe it or not, it was really Gothic, colorful, historical ... read more

cinema-movie-camera-ec446f4ca8e79cf2306bd845046a4218-1056x736.webp movies and tv shows filmed in budapest

(in culture, movies-tv-video, europe, hungary from 2020)

I was researching this for my next possible novel, and thought other, better novelists might find it useful: ... read more

milk-direct-from-cow-9ac4e37d8981955da0ba62633e04d95a-471x600.webp can your cat drive you to suicide?

(in life, health, pets from 2012)

DianeThe answer is yes, but not through parasite worms. Mostly through bringing live animals into the house and letting them loose so you can encounter them whilst sitting on the commode. BillThat, or they wake you up every two hours du ... read more

psychology-today-a1a56a10f6b8bed84af8a66f550fafd8-1024x1344.webp psychology, student counseling have the worst roi at texas colleges

(in education, schools, economy from 2022)

Psychology, student counseling services, music, law and dentistry programs at Texas public universities have the most low-performing programs in terms of debt to earnings ratio, according to the report. ... read more

trees-winter-b0f917fb3a98befdafeec8bae0cafaa2-1920x1200.webp adjusted to winter

(in life, health, environment, weather from 2016)

You know you've adjusted to winter when you walk outside to 45F degrees and think It's not bad out here! ... read more


 

One name, five books, a singular journey...by William Arthur Holmes

Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way have been stitched together as an episodic saga starring Dobie Pokorny.


Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., bouncing between temp jobs, and gets involved with a cult member named Venelia. When that ends badly, he escapes to Kuala Lumpur, where he's swept into the orbit of Riva, a secret-agent-in-training.

Dobie next finds himself in Nashville where he marries a Riva look‑alike. When he and a co-worker turn whistleblower against their employer, they end up in Witness Protection.

Dobie comes out of hiding and returns to his hometown, Louisville. He thinks his luck has turned when he wins the lottery. And it might have, had he not taken that money and run for president. Unsurprisingly, that ends badly, too.

Trying to make sense of the universe, Dobie takes the next logical step, writes a manifesto, and hits the road on a speaking tour. The universe -- or at least its representative in the form of a little blue alien named Semmy -- is not helpful.

While evading Colonel Charonne and his enforcer, Major Watson, Dobie's luck takes a turn for the better upon meeting Kaylie -- the first thing in his universe that actually makes sense.

And -- for once -- it doesn't end badly. Mostly.


Here is a fake podcast created by Copilot AI.

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is ai the preamble to creating the idiocracy?
I thought the idiocracy was already here.

are you undergoing cognitive agency surrender? video #335
Good questions to ask yourself.

good news in history, july 5
I wouldn't call this good news, but it is notable.

we are winning! the ivermectin cancer revolution has made the mainstream media
Once again proving the conspiracy theorists/realists right.

netanyahu says he will not comply with trump's peace deal with iran and will strike iran and lebanon whenever he deems necessary
Time for Trump to treat Netanyahu like an enemy combatant.

immigrant advocacy blob tries fighting trump's crackdown on foreign truckers
How about a crackdown on foreigners in the White House?

americans' trust in federal health agencies has plunged since 2025
Try 2020, immediately following the covid scam.

judge allows medical kidnap of child based on perceived autism of parents
Gates and Musk are said to be a touch autistic. Should their kids have been taken from them?

plurality of americans say big health insurance companies are driving up medical costs
A plurality of Americans are right.

we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.

trump thinks cuba is a real threat
Trump has lost all credibility, if he ever had any.

no easy answers for a triple crown under siege
There's a VERY easy answer: space the races out more.

will federal covid indictment turn the tide on washington secrecy?
Only the removal of politicians can fix Washington secrecy.

valdez tossed as hinch questions lhp's actions
Isn't being hit by a pitch after back-to-back homeruns kind of expected?

our first amendment stands as a major block to the ability to hammer disinformation out of existence
Poor guy can't shut people up fast enough.

king charles tells us to prepare for war with russia
Luckily, no one takes Charles (or any so-called royalty) seriously.

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  culture.webp CULTURE

abbott-and-costello-dc0b33238c6e5a2ef790f7ed97314522-1024x1282.webp abbott and costello buy a computer

(in culture, humor, jokes, computers from 2023) by joker

This is an old joke, so some of the program names might not be familiar.If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their famous sketch "Who's on First?" might have turned out something like this:COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTTABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?COST ... read more

facebook-fd252856427200b657dbc55dddbd1217-100x100.png the quest for a facebook replacement continues

(in culture, tech, internet, social from 2020)

I keep joining these other social networking sites, only to be disappointed. The main problem is they insist I upload my contact list, which I refuse to do. You're welcome. :) Maybe this one -- Parler -- will work out. [UPDATE: Not so much!]Here are a few other places you might find me currently (or ... read more

auto-repair-c399fef40fa2ab4d0858a4335222fdda-160x112.webp auto repair and other stuff

(in culture, writing, blog, repair from 2026)

I took my wife's car to Honest-1 Auto Repair in Spring Hill today. A warning light has been saying 'oil change required' for a few months now, but she doesn't drive much. Works from home. Once the odometer finally reached the mileage suggested on the last oil change sticker, though, I scheduled an a ... read more

cinema-movie-camera-ec446f4ca8e79cf2306bd845046a4218-1056x736.webp all about movies and tv

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2008)

Check out IMDB featured content for the latest TV episodes, popular clips, and trailers. Free documentaries! Great website!Others here: Top Documentary Films and Documentary Heaven ... read more

books-562a34e69eb82cfa7199009ddbaea9ca-417x364.webp how to move a book store

(in culture, writing, books from 2018)

A rent increase forced the owners of October Books to move locations in Southampton. They used a crowd funding campaign and loans to buy a former bank location about 500 feet down the street for $400,000.Cool! Read the rest here: Human-chain-helps-British-book-store-move-down-the-street ... read more

joke-madcow-4af73242a99afe4a5ba864ec9ed909ba-109x108.webp if a man speaks in the forest

(in culture, humor, jokes from 2017) by joker

If a man speaks in the forest and his wife is not there to hear it, is he still wrong?" ... read more

music-notes-feef555e67f4e3377697627a2d1bbdba-336x336.webp favorite lines from songs/lyrics

(in culture, music, lyrics, quotes from 2021)

Obviously a work in progress but, here goes... in no particular order. Lyrics verified on azlyrics.com. PLEASE add your own by leaving a comment below! "You gave me nothing, now it's all I got." from One by U2 "If you're sleeping, are you dreaming? If you're dreaming, are you dreaming of me?" fro ... read more


  family-40e97a9357a79ed9ea336aaa35c52665-172x188.webp FAMILY

gotcha-day-38f3be536e75fc27c628f093474297a7-2592x1936.webp gotcha day and merry christmas

(in family, adoption, holmes from 2021)

Today we were finally able to celebrate "Gotcha Day" with our now-16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth. She and I both forgot on the actual day, December 10th. Her mom, Tara, remembered but Elizabeth was working late, Tara knew it would not work out, so said nothing. Elizabeth called that night from work ... read more

adoption-video-frame-e223ada9010e2644f23f2d61d3af4921-1024x707.webp it's going to be a good week

(in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2007)

That's all I wanted to say. :)We had a shortened visit with Elizabeth today because we had to first stop by the pharmacy and get some Ben-Gay and ibuprofen for my sore neck. Ben-Gay actually sounds (and smells) the same in Russian, it just looks funny on the box. Then when we got to the orphanage, w ... read more

at-home-06bb1224290c2a89679d76a855504f8d-2576x1932.webp recent photos of elizabeth

(in family, adoption, holmes, elizabeth from 2008)

Elizabeth around the house... ... read more

cities-moscow-62928542b397dfb5da78dacb53ea316d-1024x561.webp summary of our russian adoption experience

(in family, adoption, holmes from 2008)

To sum it all up: We love our daughter. Elizabeth is a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent little girl. We thank Russia for giving her to us. Otherwise, we did not enjoy Russia. In their defense, we weren't there under normal circumstances. It was not a vacation. We felt under pressure and stressed-ou ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store-91484275d9a811a81a16935650a2a8d9-582x450.webp pictures of our life in astrakhan

(in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2007) by tara

Tonight is our last night in Astrakhan. So, I thought I'd post some pictures of where we've been living for the past 19 days. We've had many battles over clothing. She thinks I put too much clothes on her. In the hotel room, she wears her thermals. But, she loves her boots. So, she often walks aroun ... read more

with-turtle-in-creek-3f5df0efe34df08bfbd899620157de26-1280x956.webp down by the creek

(in family, holmes, elizabeth, bicycles from 2009)

Elizabeth and I went down to the creek this cold fall morning. With all the recent rain, Indian and Mill Creeks both had a lot of rushing water. We walked along the edge of Mill Creek. Usually, we stick to the closer Indian Creek. Elizabeth went as far as she could (or wanted to), then I had to carr ... read more

astrakhan-grocery-store-91484275d9a811a81a16935650a2a8d9-582x450.webp wednesday in astrakhan

(in family, adoption, holmes, travel from 2007)

We just got back from today's first visit with the child (we're not supposed to mention her name online). We'll be going back this afternoon. In the meantime, Tara's trying to catch up on her sleep. She had woken up around 5 this morning. I was able to sleep until almost 8. The girl (hopefully soon ... read more

  life-c71c3f4cd206653a430c66c75d69b1eb-473x458.webp LIFE

food-processing-plant-kenneth-mucke-28e2c5676ac3e9f7c2977ea54ec6a88b-900x494.webp do we really need industrial agriculture to feed the world?

(in life, health, food from 2013)

In a word, no. "The biggest players in the food industry -- from pesticide pushers to fertilizer makers to food processors and manufacturers -- spend billions of dollars every year not selling food, but selling the idea that we need their products to feed the world. But, do we really need industrial ... read more

telecom-5g-pole-9deb723fc2286b074703fcbeffd66d2f-1200x791.webp 5g coming to ohio and tennessee

(in life, health, environment, wireless from 2019)

And that's not a good thing. See also Senate commerce hearing and Health Risks Associated with 5G Exposure, Small Cell Densification and New Wireless Networks and Health Risks Associated with 5G ... read more

tsa-pat-down-bfc5de8bb6846fcb8a82a3face251d8f-1024x1459.webp tsa misses guns, bombs in tests

(in life, travel, politics from 2011)

'While the government agency responsible for securing the nation's transportation system harasses honest citizens with invasive, genital-groping personal searches, guns and bombs regularly get past inept Homeland Security [TSA] screeners. 'At major airports throughout the United States, undercover a ... read more

virus-3bc01acb6d7adca975d6051d89e916fe-474x430.webp the best way to remove spike protein from your body

(in life, health, vaccines, treatment from 2023)

"Far and away the most common question I get from those who took one of the covid vaccines is: how do I get this out of my body. The mRNA and adenoviral DNA products were rolled out with no idea on how or when the body would ever breakdown the genetic code. The synthetic mRNA carried on lipid nanopa ... read more

cartoon-germs-6b24675288ef5ca67e17acbc4145f372-247x204.webp germs are not your enemy; over-sanitization will weaken your immune system

(in life, health, germs from 2021)

"We are surrounded by microbes. They are everywhere -- the air we breathe, the surfaces we touch. Some of them are harmful, but still the vast majority of them are harmless. We all co-exist. The health of our bodies and microbiomes may depend on society's return to lifestyles that..." ... read more

positive-black-man-f83c368c55e7d7a9eaf5d85c98b7abda.webp positive attitude equals more control over your life, better health

(in life, health, treatment from 2012)

If you're happy, you're healthy. Or the opposite. Whatever works, right?: Positive Attitude Equals More Control, Better Health"The bottom line: when you feel in control, you take control." ... read more

gavel-ec6c4d11a1066409ab27e1e5ae4fcf8b-436x300.webp if called to jury duty, be informed

(in life, help, advice, legal from 2013)

Click below for more info:fija.org"FIJA works to inform potential jurors...of their traditional, legal authority to refuse to enforce unjust lawsthat they cannot be required to check their consciences at the courthouse doorthat they cannot be punished for their verdictsInform everyone that juror vet ... read more


 

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