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
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
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
this morningAt 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
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
usmnt vs mexico match recap highlightsIn the 80th edition of the storied rivalry, the U.S. Men's National Team defeated 10th-ranked Mexico 3-0 in the highly-anticipated Duel in the Desert that brought together the two FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts and Concacaf heavyweights for the first time since 2025. To help the U.S. record its third ... read more
in 45 wordsJust a reminder of our Constitutionally-protected freedom of speech, religion and assembly. I.e., the First Amendment. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ... read more
life on other planetsHere's what Copilot AI says: "Earth is probably the only planet in the entire universe with life" is one of those arguments that sounds bold and "scientific" when packaged in a dramatic YouTube documentary, but collapses the moment you apply actual probability, scale, or astrophysics. Earth is s ... 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
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
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
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
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
how to reduce financial stress and protect your mental well-beingBusy parents juggling work, caregiving, and bills often carry a quiet fear that one surprise expense will unravel everything. That pressure can turn into financial anxiety that follows them to bed, shows up as irritability, and chips away at focus, sleep, and self-worth. The hardest part is how isol ... 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
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holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 1HARD COPY Vol. 2, No. 1 "Hard-Hitting Journalism"January 3, 1990 [formerly known as The Holmes Family Newsletter] Predictions for 1990 Elvis Presley will still be dead. Vice-President Quayle will be kicked out of office and reassigned as Ambassador to Libya. Los Angeles will secede from the Union an ... read more
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
if you want to help the bees, leave the dandelions alone"If you ever wanted to help dwindling honeybee populations, ecologists are encouraging that you "learn to love weeds" and leave the dandelions alone this coming spring.At the start of her tenure as the new president of the oldest ecological society in the world, Jane Memmott reminded everyone last w ... read more
your community business blueprint: key steps to launch and thriveStarting a business in your community can be an exciting and rewarding venture. Whether you're driven by a passion for a particular product or service, or you're eager to fill a gap in the local market, taking the right steps can set you on the path to success. Here's how you can effectively launch ... read more
leave the trees, pleaseAnother reason for short-sighted land developers to leave as many trees as possible when destroying/preparing the site for the next new neighborhood."People living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress.": Watching birds near ... read more
police arrest politician for distributing voting rights leaflets"I asked [the policeman] for the ordinance number [being violated], because they can't put handcuffs on you if they cannot tell you why they're detaining you.": Police Arrest Young Black Politician For Distributing Voting Rights Leaflets. ... read more
semmy quotes (from another way: beyond the status quo)"Don't be scared when you feel you are about to die. You're not frightened when you wake up in the morning, are you? Pretty much the same thing. 'Life is but a dream!'" "We are from beyond the Pleiades, in the eighth dimension...when we're not slumming it down here in the third and fourth dimension ... read more
u.s. foreclosures in new legal troubleAnd remember those politicians who are in the banks' back pocket (hint: it's most of them)"Backing a lower court ruling made in 2009, it said two foreclosure sales were invalid because the banks did not prove that they owned them at the time.": US foreclosures in new legal trouble. ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 3 no 5NEWS Vol. 3, No. 5, July 6, 1991Northern California's leading newsletter since 1989 (except for those few months when we were Southern California's leading newsletter) Record heat melts Sacto!Molten steel and rubber cover cityThe mercury has topped the century mark every single day of this past week ... 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
dear brotherby Jeannie Number 4 of 7 The middle child was he In his final months of life We rushed to him to see He helped me with my music Keyboard and guitar The thought of him not being here Is really quite bizarre He always was a thinker Debating was his thing He wrote so many good s ... read more
elizabeth's roomThe plaque, if you can't read it, says:To My Adopted ChildI gazed upon your tiny faceand knew right from the startthat you were sent to filla special place within my heart -- bedtime stories, games and laughter -- Days of tears and fun -- Giving joy in so many ways, your smile still brings the sun - ... read more
to the embassyOur last stop before the airport on the magical mystery tour is the US Embassy. They will make Elizabeth a US citizen and a registered Republican. Just kidding about that last part. I wonder if the Children's Hope people will give us that promised tour of Moscow today, finally. I don't really care i ... read more
bain capital helps kill another iconic american company"Since Toys "R" Us filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late September there has been much speculation as to what, or who, is to blame for the iconic toy company’s collapse. Some commentators have pointed to a general decline in the toy industry, with kids increasingly preferring app-based digital ga ... 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 feedswhy did nearly 60,000 migrants suddenly storm the border into spain?
It was probably Trump/Netanyahu, in retaliation.
venezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.
denmark zoo pleads for donations of family pets to feed captive predators
OMG, these zoos in Denmark need to just be shut down.
u.s. imposes visa bans on key figures involved in global censorship pressure
...unless they're pro-Israel.
mtg says trump is unstable, calls for his removal over 'absolute madness'
Most people agree.
will donald trump be removed from office after january, 2027?
Yes, please, along with Kushner, Lutnick and Hegseth.
voters oust half of missouri city council for greenlighting $6,000,000,000 ai data center
Good for them!
repost was it worth it, bobby?
Trump can't think that far ahead. He was played.
democrat darling jasmine crockett: donald trump is a piece of sh*t
Such an eloquent speaker.
zelensky claims us still owes kiev $16 billion
And, unfortunately, most Democrats/liberals fell for the "I Stand with Ukraine" con.
will war bankrupt the west?
Plenty of people are hoping.
is ai the preamble to creating the idiocracy?
I thought the idiocracy was already here.
brit hume shuts down claims moon landing was fake
The article gives credible evidence of the actual landing(s), but Hume himself does nothing to prove or disprove anything.
adl ceo jonathan greenblatt says christianity is the origin of anti-semitism
A long history of bad behavior by any group is the origin of animosity toward that group.
'multiple security failures' to blame for flydubai attack
How convenient!
under trump's madness, insanity has consumed this country
Trump is just one of many insane misleaders on both sides of the aisle.
cruz: 'we're witnessing a hostile takeover of the democrat party by communists and islamists'
They're simply copying the Zionist takeover of the GOP.
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culture
portfolio manager from stockholm, sweden
My name is [doesn't matter], a portfolio manager from Stockholm, Sweden and a custodian of the Late David Holmes certificate of deposit (CD) valued fortune. [here we go] I sent you an initial email without a reply, Just curious if you received the email I sent ... on a matter concerning the death of ... read more
complete list of emojis
For the most comprehensive and official reference, check out the Unicode Consortium's Full Emoji List. It includes: Every emoji character and sequence; Their Unicode code points; Sample images from major platforms (Apple, Google, Microsoft, etc.); Descriptions and keywords for each emoji. If you ... 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
auto repair and other stuff
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
a prince in disguise
by JeannieWe met on the race track in '72I couldn't resist his eyes, so blueWe soon fell in love and started a lifeIn '76 he made me his wifeA teacher, leader, rebel and yesA son, brother, father, the bestBoss man, biker, hero and moreLoving, caring, cheerful, no boreHe meant what he saidHe said wha ... read more
ol' lightnin' quotes (from the lazy pug cafe)
"It's not a tree's purpose in life to stand around being picturesque. Not this tree, at least. Maybe that weeping willow up front, or my old friends ruthlessly cut down in their prime when this place was built, but a mighty oak like me, a real tree's purpose is to... uh... is to... um... what was I ... read more
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education
scientists find liquid water on mars
"Scientists say they've discovered vast oceans of liquid water below the surface of Mars, which could hold the answer to whether life exists there. It may also make the planet more habitable for humans."
... you know, for when we do like Douglas Adams suggested in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the G ... read more
san francisco in 1906
Things were a lot more freely-moving back then. And the kids seemed to be having fun. Reminds me of Russian traffic today, only they have slightly newer forms of transportation now. :)"A film taken from a streetcar traveling down Market Street in San Francisco in 1906, a few days before the earthqua ... read more
one part of boston school system that's producing high student test scores
Spoiler Alert: It's the Charter Schools."[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Education.] By Nick Lindquist Real Clear Education Boston is Americas college town. Globally recognized as a bulwark of education, the Boston Metro Area is home to more than 70 colleges, includ ... read more
all "vaccine" companies are convicted corporate criminals
DID YOU KNOW All The "Vaccine" Companies Are Convicted Corporate Criminals? AND PEOPLE TRUST THEM?!!! Watch Vernon Coleman - A Syringe Full Of Death on Bitchute ... read more
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
is it not written in your law that ye are gods?
Q: Evangelical Christians criticize the New Age principle that we are all God in disguise. They say that this is Luciferian thinking. So, how do they get around this quote? biblehub.com
A: I had an article on my website (see We're Better Than We Think We Are) referring to the 82nd Psalm. After res ... read more
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family
she's warming up to us
We had her laughing, smiling and giggling today. I pushed her around on the three-wheeler, then "flew" her around the room. She even let us chase her around, and it didn't scare her when I chased her!She seemed more comfortable with Tara than she was with me today, so that's good. They can do "girli ... read more
baby shower
Tara's female family and friends threw Elizabeth a baby shower last weekend. I was the only man there. The only reason I went was so that any other men showing up wouldn't be the only man. Oh well. I was able to get a lot on video, and Tara took pictures. Elizabeth received her "Certificate of Nat ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 4
Fish Stories Best when lightly buttered, with just a pinch of lemon.Vol. 6 No. 4June 28, 1994 Tiffany wins awardsTiffany and her horse, Rocky, of Tracy, CA, competed in a local horse show a couple of months ago. [See how current this newsletter is?] The duo ended up winning a couple of blue ribbons ... 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
My wife Tara has written up our adoption story in response to that woman (not far from us, unfortunately) who returned that boy to Russia a couple weeks ago. With the recent headline news about the Russian adoption that went very very wrong, I have been asked by many friends and family about my opin ... read more
adoption videos updated
You can watch them here:Holmes Russian Adoption, Part 1 (updated)Holmes Russian Adoption, Part 2 (updated)To download the songs from the videos, click on any or all of the following:Raúl Di Blasio -- Andino -- Dima Bilan -- Eto bila Liubov -- Django Reinhardt -- Russian Songs Medley -- Stevie W ... read more
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life
verizon to lay off 1,700 workers after paying ceo $22 million last year
Yes, large corporations really are that stupid, short-sighted and corrupt. If this CEO had any decency (as if), he would have said, "No, give me one million and split the rest with those 1700 laid-off workers." It would have come out to roughly $12,000 per employee. "America's largest wireless servi ... read more
adjusted to winter
You know you've adjusted to winter when you walk outside to 45F degrees and think "It's not bad out here!" ... read more
struggle in the vegetable garden
No, not just me and my pathetic crop management. While that's definitely been a struggle, there have apparently been physical altercations going on in the garden, specifically on top of the onions. The tops of those plants -- once so proud and erect -- are all now bent over. I hope they're not broke ... read more
trip to vancouver
Our trip was great. Here's a very short story.We on 8/11 from my work. My boss made me attend a meeting that day which ended at 2:30, whereupon I joined June, Brian and Andy who were in our van, waiting in the parking lot. Boy, did I need a vacation!We arrived at Jeannie's that night, stayed overnig ... read more
installed the new dishwasher
I finally got around to installing the new dishwasher that Tara's sister Stephanie mysteriously bought for us. Not sure why, but I never look a gift horse in the mouth. Seriously, if anyone ever feels like giving me something, feel free! :) Anyway, taking apart the old one (and its hoses) released t ... read more
giving machines are all the rage
We bought the "Lumber" item just the other day at the Giving Machine in front of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena as my wife's friend Andrea Ballard sang Christmas carols nearby. See more here: cool-vending-giving-machines-allow-people-to-donate-gifts-to-those-in-need-all-over-the-world ... read more
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