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complete list of emojis

(in culture, tech, internet, icons)

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 ... read more

copilot ai-suggested usmnt starting xi

(in culture, sports, soccer, usa)

Prompted and edited by Bill. I had to tell it to include Aidan Morris and use a 3-4-2-1 formation. Otherwise, its suggestions are almost exactly what I would have suggested. Now we need a coach who knows his player pool as well as most fa ... read more

the history of kentucky downs

(in culture, sports, horse-racing)

Prompted and edited by BillNestled in the rolling hills of Franklin, Kentucky -- just a stone's throw from the Tennessee state line -- Kentucky Downs is one of the most distinctive horse racing venues in North America. Its story begins not ... read more

a brief history of linux

(in education, tech, computers, software)

Pretty interesting. Linux: The Untnew Story - 14 minobJOwEy62bk ... read more

what it means to "mine" bitcoin

(in education, money, tech)

Prompted and edited by BillMining Bitcoin -- or any proof-of-work-based cryptocurrency -- is essentially the process of validating transactions and secur ... read more

questions for copilot (august 6, 2025)

(in education, tech, computers, windows)

QUESTION: I've got an external drive that works fine if I plug it in (mini usb) after windows 10 has started, but if I reboot with it still connected (I'm not telling windows to boot from any devices), it messes up the windows boot process ... read more

eppie's great race: a sacramento legacy that still moves us

(in life, health, exercise, sacramento)

Prompted and Edited by Bill In the summer of 1974, Sacramento witnessed the birth of something extraordinary. Long before triathlons became mainstream, Eppie's Great Race carved its own path -- literally -- along the American Riv ... read more

five-hour road tripping

(in life, travel, usa, the-south)

Prompted and edited by BillSouthern Crossroads: A 5-Hour Radius Adventure from Spring Hill, TennesseeExplore 17 vibrant cities within a scenic drive of Spring Hill, each packed with character, culture, and charm. Nash ... read more

spam: i am writing to you today under circumstances of extreme urgency

(in culture, humor, internet, spam)

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 f ... read more

buying gold or silver in kentucky

(in life, money, precious-metals, legal)

Prompted and edited by BillWhen buying gold or silver online in Kentucky, there is no specific state law requiring ID for such purchases. However, here's how it typically plays out:Dealer Policies VaryMost reputabl ... read more

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with monster: the ed gein story,netflix revels in darkness
Aren't they always reveling in darkness?

stephen miller: we are witnessing domestic terrorist sedition against the federal government. all necessary resources will be utilized
Never mind the politicians' and bureaucrats' unconstitutional actions against their constituents.

a-list nepo-baby demands global mask mandates at un
You are free to wear a mask, but cannot force your personal choices on the rest of us.

justice clarence thomas says legal precedents are not the gospel
I'm glad someone realizes the "because that's how it's always been done" mentality is not always the right approach.

abbott says over 100 teachers will have certification suspended over charlie kirk social media posts
So much for freedom of speech.

phillies clinch nl east with wild win vs. dodgers
Phillies Karen was not in attendance.

venezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.

refugees are here because we are there; public policy creates the migrant crisis
Yep.

warren: republicans are determined to break laws to hang on to power
Just like Democrats.

michael rosen analyses further targeting of him by laas directors
This is why the English need to use "z" instead of "s." "Analyzes" would be the correct word in this context.

adl ceo jonathan greenblatt says christianity is the origin of anti-semitism
Bad behavior by any group is the most common origin of animosity toward that group.

bill seeks to strip vaccine manufacturers of liability protections
Good!

84% of germans believe that people are afraid to speak their mind for fear of consequences
84% of Germans know how the world works.

denmark zoo pleads for donations of family pets to feed captive predators
OMG, these zoos in Denmark need to just be shut down.

fewer americans feel racial discrimination is a problem
The brainwashing it wearing off.

cia director ratcliffe: hillary clinton's russia hoax the 'greatest political scandal' we'll see in our lifetime
No, the covid scam is still the biggest scam of all time... so far.

democrat darling jasmine crockett: donald trump is a piece of sht
Such an eloquent speaker.

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.

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.

miami: messi extremely upset with mls over ban
Prima donna needed time off, they gave him time off.



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benny reed quotes (from lottery president)

(in culture, quotes, books, novels from 2020)

You really think the President is in charge of anything? He's a figurehead, a spokesman... he's the country's Vanna White. Instead of voting for the person they like best, they vote for the one ... read more

no more tv

(in culture, movies-tv-video from 2013)

We've turned off, unplugged and hidden the TVs from ourselves! The plan is to keep it that way throughout the summer. We'll see how long it lasts. :) Something tells me we'll be cheating by watching more stuff on our computers. Still, ... read more

four reasons why belief in authority is the most dangerous superstition

(in life, help, advice from 2020)

Question authority, including the authority that tnew you to question authority. -- Sixth grade girlRead, listen or watch the rest here: ... read more

how to secure your water supply for emergencies

(in life, health, water, tech from 2022)

Treat the water with bleach once a month. This will help prevent algae growth. All you need is 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water, or 2 to 4 tablespoons for a 55-gallon barrel. Beneficial microbes can also be used in lieu of bleach. One ... read more

requiem for a pigeon

(in culture, writing, poetry, pigeons from 2014)

by BillWe witnessed a pigeon's demiseRight here on the dock o' the BayThere was nothing we could doNothing we could sayIt just wasn't the pigeon's dayWe tried mouth-to-beakAnd the Heimlich technique ... read more

a brother departs

(in culture, writing, poetry, obituaries from 2023)

Always a trailblazer, the first of us to go. Now after the fireworks, he's gone. Here is his obituary ... read more

a few more videos

(in family, adoption, holmes, movies-tv-video from 2008)

I finally edited these a little bit and uploaded them:Chandler hanging out ... read more



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Dub was a mid-level IT guy who liked to keep things simple, not get involved, stay out of trouble. Darla had other ideas when he showed up at her lab as the only person who might fix her problem. Come along for the ride as they try to stay one step ahead of their employer, bioweapons maker LeHavre Research.
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LeHavre

I had to leave everyone and everything behind. My life is a lie, a fake ID. All because I stumbled onto LeHavre's secret lab.

They listed their own whistleblower number, but I never trusted corporations. The larger ones don't mess around. Government security pales in comparison to that of corporations involved in certain kinds of research.

They're not openly called hit men, but they designate a few of their security team as proactive and, voilĂ , you've got yourself a hit team. I assumed LeHavre's whistleblower number was that... Give your own review HERE! Blurbs, links and more at WilliamArthurHolmes.com.

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