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chatgpt.webp chatgpt reliability

(in education, tech, ai)

As a joke (and to point out how ChatGPT is frequently USELESS, I asked about the projection of silver for the next year (FYI, it already passed $100)Silver Price Outlook for the Next Year (2026)Base Case Projection (Most Likely)$40-$60 per ... read more

winter-driving.webp how to survive the big freeze

(in life, weather, advice)

Great ideas and tips. Watch on BitchuteIt reminds me of the Amish home I was invited into last week when it was about 25. It was very nice and toasty. As you know, they use their big iron sto ... read more

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. ... read more

focused-female-entrepreneur.webp interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs

(in life, employment, entrepreneurship)

Interesting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone:Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and Beyond ... read more

how tattoos affect your immune system

(in education, health)

I've always suspected that they're unhealthy, long-term. Humans have been tattooing their skin for thousands of years, and the practice has grown in popularity across the world in recent decades. However, tattoos don't come without risks ... read more

gardening-filip-urban-unsplash.webp anybody can easily grow potatoes

(in life, health, food, gardening)

Here's an article that tells how to do it in leaves or cardboard: selfsufficientprojects/how-to-grow-potatoes-in-only-leavesReceived: 2025-12-23We h ... read more

finding your footing after life takes an unexpected turn

(in life, health, mental, advice)

Major life changes affect everyone. Whether it's a career shift, a move to a new place, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or becoming a parent, these moments disrupt routines and challenge identity. This article explores prac ... read more

smiling-pc.webp the "greatest" names of modern-day personal tech

(in culture, tech, computers)

Bill: Seems like whenever people mention the greatest names of modern-day personal tech, they mention Steve Jobs (not Wozniack), Bill Gates (not Balmer), maybe Hewlett, Packard and Linus Torvalds, etc. No one mentions the founders of Wo ... read more

schoolkids-running-down-hall.webp the new core subject: teaching digital literacy in today's schools

(in education, tech, computers)

In an age where students learn, communicate, and create through screens, developing digital literacy has become as foundational as reading and writing. Schools across the world are redesigning curricula to help middle and high school stude ... read more

world-cup-trophy.webp copilot ai 2026 world cup prediction full bracket

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

2026 World Cup Prediction: Full Bracket ... read more

alpha-brainwaves.webp do you realize how powerful gratitude is?

(in life, health, mental)

Let Greg Reese explain: Watch on Bitchute Received: 2025-11-26 18:32:44 That's interesting. last Sunday our pastor gave a sermon on how powerful gratitude is (No, I haven't looked ... read more

woman-raised-fist-sunset.webp how to pursue self-improvement without burning out right away

(in life, health, advice)

Image from FreePik Introduction Everyone wants to improve. Yet in the chase for better, man ... read more

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establishing relationships in your new locale, by sarasue
Good article.

jd vance: the new trump doctrine is "f*ck you!"
Classy, as always.

if trump succeeds at acquiring greenland, will he stop there?
No, he wants all of North America, and Bibi wants the entire Middle East.

court confirms trudeaus emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.

satire: nfl announces each quarter of playoff game will be broadcast on different streaming service
It is getting harder and harder to be a sports fan.

you know they march every fbi member into the holocaust museum?
I'm sure they march them into the Holodomor, Nakba and Armenian holocaust museums, too. Oh, wait...

danish pm warns us attack on greenland would destroy nato
You say that like it's a bad thing.

under trump's madness, insanity has consumed this country
Trump is just one of many insane misleaders on both sides of the aisle.

us imposes visa bans on key figures involved in global censorship pressure
...unless these censors are anti-Palestine and pro-Israel.

a victory for informed consent: cdc panel reverses decades-old newborn vaccine policy
So far, it looks like RFK Jr is the only good thing about this Trump administration.

"stop antisemitism" founder says antisemites will be hunted down and destroyed "for the rest of your life"
She can start with the world's worst anti-Semites, the Israeli government and military.

uk arrests 33 people a day for social media posts
I'll probably be arrested for this website if I ever visit.

the controversial call that may ultimately knock baltimore out of the playoffs
He had the ball in his hands for two steps. Horrible call.

adams sets semifinals goal for usmnt after draw
That's my hope, and that's what Copilot AI predicts.

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.

us institute of peace renamed after president trump
I thought this was satire, but apparently not.

trump announces invasion of venezuela to come
Such a pinhead.

rfk jr plans overhaul of child vaccine schedule: report
This is long overdue. Childhood vaccinations have gotten ridiculous.

trump invites netanyahu to his fifth white house meeting
Netanyahu is the one calling the shots, so it only makes sense.

trump tells airlines venezuela's airspace is 'closed in its entirety' as tensions rise
Trump is creating his own little Bay of Pigs scenario.

war department investigating allegations against mark kelly, court-martial possible
Military personnel are SUPPOSED TO defy illegal orders.

russia responds to trump: 'venezuela' is spanish for 'vietnam'
Gotta love the Russian sense of humor.



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.

Yes, Benny, Alex, and Dub have new names. To those who loved them: thank you. This isn’t a rewrite; it’s a reframing. Each book still stands on its own.

The man, the myth, the legend? In his own mind, absolutely. Follow Dobie’s misadventures through bad breakups; cult and anti‑cult entanglements in L.A.; hit men and hit women across Southeast Asia; an unexpected lottery win and presidential run back home, complete with the by‑now expected assassination attempts; a manifesto, more assassination attempts, an alien or hallucination (depending on who you ask), confrontation with the powers-that-be, and true love at last.


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co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp the 10 most hated companies in america

(in life, money, employment from 2012)

Facebook currently has more than 800 million users. Any company of this size is sure to have some detractors. Compared to other leading social media sites, however, Facebook has the lowest customer satisfaction score from the American Cu ... read more

movie-camera-clipart.webp all-time best movie lines

(in culture, movies-tv-video, quotes from 2010)

I thought it'd be fun to come up with a list of the all-time best movie lines. Use the comments section below comments open again for your suggestions. Try and do it from memory. Don't worry about getting it exactly right. Here's what c ... read more

walmart-storefront.webp a visit to walmart

(in life, money, shopping from 2011)

I hate Walmart. It's a company run by slimy executives who don't care about the mom-and-pop businesses they destroy, and its stores are frequented by the lowest class of people. I always feel the need for a shower after ... read more

lionel-holmes.webp a few words about my dad

(in family, holmes, lionel, obituaries from 2017)

I tried to come up with the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: He was the most ----- man I have ever known. He was certainly the finest, hands-down, bar none. Most fair-minded, too. With seven kids ready to cry It ... read more

shopping-cart.webp local pick up

(in life, money, shopping, humor from 2017)

Just ordered a $10 item on eBay. They offered Local Pick Up in Las Vegas, Nevada versus delivering it. I live in Nashville. I need to decide if it's worth driving out there. Suggestions? ... read more

talker-clipart.webp you cannot simply build your own free-speech version of twitter

(in culture, tech, internet, social from 2021)

To build an alternate social media website with a dissenting moderation policy, you must first invent the universe. Good luck. Read, ... read more

wood-carving-river-city-saloon.webp visiting old sacramento

(in life, travel, usa, california from 2018)

Observations while walking around Old Sacramento with Elizabeth:Jul 14, 2018 2:38pmAs I sat on a bench in touristy Old Sacramen ... read more

health-clipart.webp extra recess time alleviates adhd

(in life, health, drugs from 2017)

InterestingThe most common sense, natural solution to inattentive behavior in school children, however, may be the basic idea of giving children more time to free play and to engage their bodies in physical activity. It's such a simple ... read more

skull-clipart.webp another reason to avoid monsanto products

(in life, health, food from 2010)

A very technical article from GMO-Free-Europe-2010 The above article is no longer available, but here is their main page: ... read more


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culture.webp CULTURE

mark-twain.webp mark twain quotes

(in culture, quotes from 2010)

  • "If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you do, you're misinformed."
  • "A classic is a book that is praised by all and read by no one."
  • "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything ab ... read more

    meme-dont-like-spam.webp free monty python videos on youtube lead to 23,000% sales increase

    (in culture, movies-tv-video from 2011)

    Free Monty Python Videos on YouTube Lead to 23,000 ... read more

    joke-madcow.webp did i read that sign right?

    (in culture, humor, language from 1998) by joker

  • In a public restroom
      Toilet Out Of Order. Please Use Floor Below
  • In a laundromat
      Automatic Washing Machines
      Please Remove All Your Clothes When The Light Goes Out
  • In a Lond ... read more

    meme-dont-like-spam.webp vacancies available

    (in culture, humor, internet, spam from 2021)

    A global leader with a yahoo address? I don't think so. Supposedly from Kayla Smith but address is iran.retailer? And it was not sent to me but to bonabsad@. Starting to look like randomly-generated "AI" names, don't you think?

    ... read more

    food-palacsintas.webp palacsintas recipes

    (in culture, food, recipes from 2020)

    Markowitz palacsintas recipe. (pronounced pah-lah-CHIN-tuhz). Makes 4 or 5.

  • beat well 2 eggs
  • Add a pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • beat/mix in blender until has a loose consistency.
  • Add ½ cup water and some flour ... read more

  • family-clipart.webp FAMILY

    hotel-front-desk.webp check-out time

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

    We check out in an hour.

    We got a nice free breakfast this morning, then went back to that grocery store and managed to pay the right amount for the right ki ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp links to all holmes family adoption posts

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

  • This Time Next Week -- I'm happy to s ... read more

    jets-taking-off.webp airport arrival

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

    Some pictures as we arrived in the airport. There was a great welcoming party there! We've never had an airport welcoming party before! ... read more

    holiday-world.webp holiday world (2013)

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2013)

    I rode a rollercoaster for the first time in I don't know how long. It was a blast! The Raven has been voted "most awesome [or whatever] wooden coaster" several times in ... read more

    cities-moscow-st-basils.webp much better visit today

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

    Elizabeth (a.k.a. "Masha") was much happier today. We were told that the orphanage ca ... read more

    family-amid-moving-boxes.webp parents can relocate on a budget with these thrifty moving tips

    (in family, home-garden, moving from 2024) by elijah dawson

    ... read more

    monkey-joe-thumbs-up-with-card.webp monkey joe's again

    (in family, holmes, elizabeth from 2011)

    This could get expensive coming here on a regular basis at $9-$10 every time, but Tara had a coupon that made it half price. We're at the new one in Brentwood/Cool Springs. Much be ... read more

  • life-clipart.webp LIFE

    co-working-corporate-unsplash.webp strange badge swipe policy

    (in life, money, employment from 2017)

    There's a strange badge swipe policy at work: required first thing in the AM, after that ANYONE can just walk right in. #monitoring-v-security ... read more

    denied-clipart.webp denied again

    (in life, health, insurance from 2013)

    This is the second "denial" in as many days. Yesterday it was the life insurance company. Today, I got one of those job application denial emails:

    "Thank you for your interest in our [recent] opening. We have had a ... read more

    butterfly-bee.webp if you want to help the bees, leave the dandelions alone

    (in life, health, environment, home-garden from 2020)

    "The British Ecological Society is encouraging people to mow around dandelions, buttercups, and other flowering weeds to help pollinators...."

    ... read more

    wildlife-crossing.webp how wildlife bridges over highways make animals -- and people -- safer

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

    I love this!

    "Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide."

    ... read more

    tsa-pat-down.webp tsa sexual assault

    (in life, travel, airports from 2010)

    If I do have to fly, I'll try and make all connections through New Jersey!

    See TSA -- Sexual Assault. ... read more

    family newsletter NEWSLETTER

    record-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1992)

    The Broken Record Vol. 4, No. 5, June 25, 1992

    "Predictable, irritating. Really, no redeeming qualities whatsoever."

    L.A. riots: The aftermath

    In the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots, re ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 4

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1993)

    Not Just Another NewsletterMONDAY, JULY 19, 1993CIRCULATION: From 8 to 15 (depending on our mood and how many stamps we have)
    Copyright 1993 / Enterprises / 2 pages BILL ARRESTED

    That's right ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 5

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 5, September 5, 1989 Jeannie breaks elbow Placed on Disabled List

    Lathrop -- While attempting a "sling-shot" maneuver during a roller derby match last month with t ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 3

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1 No. 3, July, 1989

    [Editor's Note: Due to profanity, nudity, and the mature theme of this issue, parental discretion is advised.]

    ... read more

    holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 9

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1989)

    The Holmes Family Newsletter A Newsletter With A Mission In Life!
    Vol. 1, No. 9
    Worldwide Circulation
    November 21, 1989
    The Environmental Issue Only 34 days 'til Christmas

    And where will this ... read more

    animated-gunslinger-clipart.webp holmes family newsletter vol 6 no 1

    (in family, holmes, newsletter from 1994)

    Itchy Trigger Finger ... read more

     

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