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how to pursue self-improvement without burning out right away

(in life, health, advice)

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

how creative pursuits help people manage stress

(in life, health, advice)

Image: Freepikby Michelle Casey from doityourselfpro. Stress shows up quietly but affects every ... read more

mundane-in-chaos: why triviality wins big laughs

(in culture, writing, humor, advice)

Prompted and edited by Bill How a can of Cheez Whiz became comedy geniusand how to use that rhythm in your own writing. The Blues Brothers' Cheez Whiz Masterclass ... read more

useful online image identifier

(in education, tech, computers, internet)

Search across 146 billion images instantly with our advanced image recognition technology. Go here: PicDetective ... read more

it's been a tremendous journey: frankie dettori's final race will be chile's el derby

(in culture, sports, horse-racing)

Dettori aims to ride in several prestigious races in South America before ending his career in the final leg of the Chilean Triple Crown. See ... read more

the creative's map to getting discovered (and paid for it)

(in education, tech, internet, advice)

by Michelle Casey of doityourselfIn a world where visibility can make or break a creative career, learning how to be seen matters as much as mastering your craft. Whether you're a painter, fashion designer, ceramicist, or indie musician t ... read more

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 Bill. Nestled 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 n ... read more

a brief history of linux

(in education, tech, computers, software)

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

something you should know about the meat we eat

(in life, health, food, meat)

If you are eating meat from any of the big factory farms, you should watch this and learn about the details that go on there. It might make you want to raise your own chickens, pigs or cows. The Real Effec ... read more

what it means to "mine" bitcoin

(in education, money, tech)

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

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war department investigating serious 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.

danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates methane enzyme inhibitor
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.

trump when asked what he'd say to u.s. ranchers losing their shirts: argentina is fighting for its life they're dying
He is not very consistent on this America First thing.

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

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!

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

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.

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 sh*t
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.



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putting words in mark twain's mouth

(in culture, quotes from 2017)

Nice list: Putting Words in Mark Twain's MouthI wonder if an ... read more

sleep, what a concept

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

I slept on the floor most of last night. It's a little after 7 a. m. here. Elizabeth refuses to sleep in her crib, even though we're told that's what she slept in at the orphanage. So, she sleeps with us in our bed. That bed is barely ... read more

antibiotics can have severe lasting effects

(in life, health, drugs, treatment from 2016)

Choose raw horseradish or these natural remedies instead. (NaturalNews) Antibiotics should really be a last resort when you are feeling unwell, and the misuse of them is leading to more and more bugs becoming resistant to antibiotics. The ... read more

lottery president

(in culture, writing, books, novels from 2013)

For most people, winning $300 million i ... read more

don't take potassium iodide unless already exposed to radiation

(in life, health, advice, treatment from 2011)

Click below: dont-take-potassium-iodide-unlessHere's a website all about nuclear energy, courtesy of my brother: ... read more

which generation am i?

(in culture, research, people, generations from 2025)

I found this interesting... Where were you when the space shuttle Challenger exploded?The answer to that question is just one example of how generations identify with a shared experience. Baby boomers may have watched from a break room at ... read more

how inflation is killing me

(in life, money, economy from 2022) by rick or lori

I am a small, semi-retired farmer. Only 30 acres and 10 mother cows. My wife still has a couple years to work. We have been looking forward to this time of our lives since we got married 46 years ago. Things are so bad here that what we ... read more

these zeba sneakers look cool

(in culture, fashion, shoes from 2020)

These Zeba shoes look great! Expensive, but very nice! You can put them on without bending down or even retying them!Read, listen or watch the rest here: zebashoes/Hands-free Sneakers. Put ... 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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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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