manchester united reach verbal agreement with pochettino to replace carrickManchester United have reportedly reached a 'verbal agreement in principle' with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as their manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giants. Carrick's position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following ... read more
paulo freire's revolutionary approach to literacy still threatens those in powerIn 1963, Brazilian educator Paulo Freire helped launch a revolutionary literacy campaign in the impoverished northeastern Brazilian town of Angicos, where hundreds of rural workers learned to read and write in just 40 hours of instruction. Freire’s approach was about much more than literacy. Rather ... read more
global study reports rise in chronic kidney diseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) was estimated to affect about 788 million adults worldwide, more than double the number in 1990, making it one of the most widespread and underrecognized health concerns. A recent systematic analysis published in The Lancet estimated that CKD was the ninth leading cause ... read more
are you ready?Readiness quiz. A fun way to assess how ready you are for an emergency. Supply chains are fragile. The grid is vulnerable. When disaster strikes, you're on your own. Take the quick quiz to get your Ready Score and discover your family's gaps--before it's too late.' readyscore.com UPDATE: On Monday ... 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
colorado's empty classrooms are a warning for americaVery interesting facts and related ramifications. "Colorado colleges are bracing for what education experts call an 'enrollment cliff.' Fewer high school graduates mean fewer college applicants. Read/watch here, or here. Fewer high school graduates mean fewer college applicants, shrinking tuition re ... read more
is your lettuce safe to eat?For decades, Americans have been reminded to "eat their greens" as part of a healthy diet. For many, that now comes with the bizarre concern, "Is this safe?" The reason for safety concerns over lettuce and many other produce items is simple — cyclospora, a parasite spreading like wildfire across th ... read more
glp-1 weight loss drugs may harm your healthGLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) weight loss drugs in recent years have become a medical, Big Pharma gold rush. They have evolved into a multi-billion dollar money spinner. Openly touted by celebs, described as game changers in the mainstream media, there has been a world-wide obsession with these drug ... read more
natural soil bacteria combo completely eradicates tumors across multiple human cancer types in miceA-gyo and UN-gyo achieved 100% complete tumor regression in animal models of human colorectal, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer, with no observable systemic toxicity. A remarkable study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering reports 100% complete tumor regression in mouse models of human colorect ... 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
how parents of special needs children can balance life and career successfullyWorking parents raising disabled children often carry two full-time roles at once, and the overlap is where the hardest work-life balance struggles live. Between school calls, therapy schedules, sleepless nights, and the pressure to stay reliable at work, balancing personal and professional life can ... read more
how to build confidence and reach your goals starting todayBusy 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
this is the sodium-ion battery we've been waiting forExciting off grid battery technology.Mike Adams explains this new technology that will be ready to buy next year, maybe.. ... read more
a new free-speech platform, pickax.comThis is a better link: . On Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 at 10:03 PM, someone wrote: Interesting: . Or, just go to pickax.com. :): pickax.com ... read more
b-vitamin supplement can treat psoriasisNew research suggests a common skin disease with no cure could be treated with nutritional supplements. The B vitamin derivative showed encouraging results for reducing psoriasis symptoms in studies with both humans and mice. Psoriasis causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most often on the knees ... 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
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another reason to avoid monsanto productsA very technical article from GMO-Free-Europe-2010 'It is important to note that the bulk of the data provided during the evaluation stages of GBH/GMO safety were provided by the industry... This is particularly important when significant economic interests are concerned.' ... read more
pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farmsThis could prove useful as food (and gas) prices soar this coming year: Where to Find Pick-Your-Own Fruit and Vegetable Farms/Orchards for Local, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Pumpkins, Along With Canning, Freezing & Preserving Instructions!"Find a pick your own farm near you! This website provides lo ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 5Big News & Other Stuff Vol. 2, No. 5 [Yeah, another new name.] March 19, 1990 Mike to return earlyMike has had a change of plans and expects to return from Germany at the end of March, assuming his mom can afford the return airfare. Otherwise, Mike runs the risk of being stuck in Germany and getting ... read more
u.s. diabetes rates rise to nearly 1 in 6 adultsIt would help if food manufacturers stopped adding sugar to EVERYTHING.
'CDC data shows diabetes prevalence has reached 15.8% of U.S. adults, with 11.3% diagnosed and 4.5% undiagnosed, highlighting an urgent need for increased screening and prevention Men face higher diabetes risk (18%) compared to women (13.7%), while rates surge dramatically with age, affecting 27.3% ... read more
teens using smartphones 4+ hours/day at risk for psychiatric, sleep, eye problems, obesity, etcThis applies to everyone, not just teens.
"Even though more schools worldwide are banning kids' use of personal cell phones (see 1, 2, 3) that may not be enough. Teens Using Smartphones 4+ Hours/Day at Risk for Psychiatric, Sleep, Musculoskeletal, and Eye Problems, Obesity, etc." (see related links here) ... read more
organizing for an extended mountain bike tripSome random spammer (TommieSkask) sent me this, but it was interesting. Probably written by AI, but I cleaned it up and am publishing it. See below. Packing for a multi-day upland bike journey demands detailed planning and deliberation to ensure you have everything you need for a successful trip. St ... read more
scientists are rethinking animal cognition as more evolutionary behaviors emerge"Humans have always considered ourselves much different animals, and we look at our apparent superior intellect, analytical mind, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness as the dividing line between us and them. Primates for example, have always been considered our closest cousins, and while we d ... read more
please donate to harmony havenPlease DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks. Please donate by clicking here. Thank you!Or go here: harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donationsAnd, last but not least (and possibly best of all), you can use AmazonSmile instead ... read more
friends of humanityThe Friends of Humanity website. Don't know anything about it, but I like the sound of it. :) "Friends of Humanity is active in the defense of human rights, education, health care, and environmental protection. Our projects are currently underway in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America."The ".ch" ... read more
great commercialCommercial from Taiwan, for all you bikers out there, young and old. Dream Rangers Created by Ogilvy Taiwan Creative Director: Jennifer Hu Copywriter: Jennifer Hu, Justin Chia Art director: Leah Chen Producer: Abby Ku ... read more
strike debt, debt resistance for the 99%"Strike Debt is a nationwide movement of debt resisters fighting for economic justice and democratic freedom.": Strike Debt! Debt Resistance for the 99%.UPDATE: Now inactive. ... read more
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Operation Detour:
A beautiful young black ops agent on her first assignment tries to turn a complete stranger into an asset, just to prove she can. When he loses both his job and girlfriend, she thinks he's putty in her hands... until he decides to go out with a bang.
can you say awkward?So, I'm walking back from feeding the neighbor's dog while they're on vacation. I see my wife and daughter in the car up ahead, just about to turn onto our street. I'm looking at them. They're looking at me. They're still about a hundred yards away, so I'm actually not entirely sure. To be silly, I ... read more
alternatives to youtubeA reminder that there are alternatives to YouTube. See below:Banned · BitChute · Brand New Tube · Brighteon · Funny or Die · Item Fix · Limited State · Live Leak · London Real · Minds · Odysee · Rumble · RuTube &midd ... read more
how to replace a headlight bulb in a honda accordHow to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Honda AccordI just followed their instructions to fix my wife's headlight (after she got pulled over and warned about it). So, I thought I'd give credit where credit's due. Thanks, eHow! ... 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.
external news feedsvenezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.
iraq announces massive oil discovery near saudi border
This means, of course, US/Israel will have to invade... for democracy.
america's enemies, who's on the list?
Probably anyone who disagrees with Israel... on anything.
'i was wrong': sportscaster apologizes for condemning basketball star who refused covid vaccine
99% of government and media talking heads were wrong.
voters oust half of missouri city council for greenlighting $6,000,000,000 ai data center
Good for them!
war department investigating allegations against mark kelly, court-martial possible
Military personnel are SUPPOSED TO defy illegal orders.
how mls keeps getting better beyond messi's magic -- but no one seems to care
No one seems to care because it's all behind a paywall.
palantir's thiel slams pope leo's ai warnings
I see a naked cage death match coming!
we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.
danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.
mtg says trump is unstable, calls for his removal over 'absolute madness'
Most people agree.
did the u.s. bite off more than it can chew in iran?
Apparently.
elon musk at milken conference: ai will replace bloated, inefficient federal government
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.
'venezuela' is spanish for 'vietnam'
Gotta love the Russian sense of humor.
a strategy of cash-for-photos turns animal hunters into animal protectors in indonesia
Great idea!
us removes london embassy staffer amid abuse images probe media
Another case of the "elites" protecting a fellow pedophile?
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.
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culture
leading from the rear: how herd instinct shapes kentucky derby closers
I remember my sister telling me how a dominant mare "leads" her herd from behind, not from in front. Being a lifelong fan of horse racing, it got me wondering how that mindset might apply there. I asked Copilot, and here is the result... "Every spring, as the Kentucky Derby field loads into the gat ... read more
bill and tara's excellent adventure
It started out as an innocent attempt at "dinner and a movie" on a Saturday night. It turned into... Tara's nightmare!
We had dinner at Schlotzsky's, each of us ordering one of their 8" "personal" pizzas. Tara got her usual barbecue chicken. I tried something new: the so-called Thai chicken ... read more
great quote re the greater good
From the writers of the TV show, Nikita, from 2010-2013. Yes, I've been watching. A guilty pleasure. 'First, I protect the people I love, then I worry about the greater good.' From this episode, or the one before or after. ... read more
quotes by carl jung to help you better understand yourself
"One of the things I love about Carl Jung is the fact that he was a deep philosophical thinker who examined all aspects of the self when writing about the human experience. As you will see in the quotes below, Jung was clear on the notion that we are spiritual..."He said... "Indeed, it is becoming e ... read more
for horse race fans
I love it! This is great. Watch on Tumblr ... read more
dubai is building the world's tallest residential clock tower
Another random spammer sent me this, but it was interesting, so I cleaned it up and published it. Dubai is set to add another towering figure to its skyline. The Aeternitas Tower, officially unveiled at a launch event last week, will be the world's tallest residential clock tower at a staggering 450 ... read more
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education
engineer makes cellphone with rotary dial
My hero!"Rather than learn to live with a smartphone, this engineer designed her own cell phone with a rotary dial — and she is helping others to make their...": rotary dial ... read more
emmy vadnais interviews jeffrey mishlove about the grand prize bigelow institute essay
Mishlove's book seems to be available here: Emmy Vadnais Interviews Jeffrey Mishlove
Jeffrey Mishlove was the winner of Robert Bigelow's essay contest for whoever could present the strongest arguments for the continuation of consciousness after death.
"This special program introduces New Thinkin ... read more
the tenth amendment (supremacy clause) vs mandates
"By Paul Engel.
Does federal law always supersede state law?
Is OSHA’s vaccine mandate the supreme law of the land?
What can the state and the people do to reinstate the rule of law?
By now, you’ve probably heard of Jen Psaki’s response to a question about Texas standing up to Biden’s thr ... read more
denver fires flock, prepares to switch to new roadway surveillance system
Interesting.
"The proposed new contractor, Axon, already provides the city’s Tasers and body-worn cameras.
After months of public pressure, the city of Denver plans to stop using its network of Flock Safety cameras. Instead, city leaders hope to install a similar system operated by Axon, a comp ... read more
how to create ai-generated videos in minutes
Prompted and edited by Bill. Introduction AI-powered video creation tools are revolutionizing content production, enabling users to create professional videos without the need for advanced editing skills. Whether you're a marketer, content creator, or business owner, AI video generators can h ... read more
microbiome project defines normal bacterial makeup of the body
"HMP researchers also reported that this plethora of microbes contribute more genes responsible for human survival than humans contribute. Where the human genome carries some 22,000 protein-coding genes, researchers estimate that the human microbiome contributes some 8 million unique protein-coding ... read more
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family
eleven rottweiler puppies
Help her come up with names starting with the letter "B" by leaving comments below! [comments closed] ... read more
saturday with elizabeth
As Elizabeth likes to say, she and I were "hanging out" today while Tara had a girls' day out with Ronica. I think Tara's was a belated birthday thing. Anyway, once Ronica finally called -- after Tara had started to worry -- I was alone with Elizabeth.
We went to the animal shelter and donated sev ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 3
and now...THE NEWS Vol. 3, No. 3 (yes, only "No. 3")April 26, 1991Doug returns from Hungary On March 21, Doug Sacramento for Budapest (pronounced "booda-pesht"), Hungary. Taking advantage of a tickets-for-mugs trade with American Airlines (no kidding!), he flew from Sacramento to Chicago and then to ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 7
The Rotten Apple "Journalism with visible holes"Vol. 5 No. 7, December 1, 1993 Mike Rolls Car!LIVINGSTON, CA -- Remember we told you about Mike's new car in the previous issue? Well, he "totalled" it a couple of days after we sent that issue out. We're pretty sure he did it just to make us look bad. ... read more
beet salad
The time stamp on these blog posts are in US Central Time, not Russia time. It's 6am Sunday morning here. We had lunch the other day with Nancy, Joel, Vika and Liena at a Western-themed restaurant called The Horseshoe down the street from the hotel. I ordered some sort of goulash and a salad that Vi ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 6
The Leaky Faucet"Irritating, yet soothing. Obnoxious, yet hypnotic"Vol. 3, No. 6, July 30, 1991Sapphire dispute settled out of courtSteve of Sacramento, CA, invested in a sapphire venture a few solar eclipses back. He was to be "guaranteed" 25% profit, with the possibility of 100% profit. Well, the ... read more
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life
british town grows all of its own vegetables, sees improved civic life
"When the small British mill town of Todmorden, tucked in between Yorkshire and Lancashire, first began installing fruit and vegetable gardens all around the area as part of the Incredible Edible program, it likely had no idea that the novel, yet simple, concept would make the town a foremost inspir ... read more
time for trees
Time for Trees. Another worthy cause."Humankind is All organic lifeforms are facing a crisis: our ability to survive and thrive is at risk. Air and water pollution is rampant. Weather patterns are shifting at an alarming rate. Poverty is widespread. The entire globe is battling poor health for a num ... read more
if you are looking for a reliable washer and dryer
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
the case for a 25 hour work week
"Whatever you may think of this theory, there are certainly many who think (including Sheryl Sandberg) the status quo 40/50...: The Case for a 25-Hour Work Week This Is Not a Joke ~ Inc.com. ... read more
big pharma in maryland
"Josh Mazer is pro-vaccine", but wants "vaccines" to be based on sound scientific evidence and not to cause more harm than good. He also believes in providing informed consent on the risks/dangers of each "vaccine." ... read more
american man walks through most dangerous neighborhood in rosario
"In the past few decades, one city in Argentina has begun to develop a rather unsavory reputation for criminality. Rosario, which connects the north of Argentina to Buenos Aires through the Parana River, is actually a fairly beautiful city. But as with many places, there are two different sides to i ... read more
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