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
New 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
GLP-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
drones vs helicoptersHearing the helicopter hovering over the nearby freeway this morning makes me wonder if cities/reporters are going to start using drones instead of helicopters for traffic reports/investigations any time soon. COPILOT: Short answer: yes — drones are already being tested and used, but they won’t ful ... read more
kidney stonesOn Monday, September 28th, 2026 at 9:20 PM, someone wrote: Had a doctor visit today, and they said I have kidney stones. I was afraid it was something worse like kidney disease or cancer. There's really just one stone -- a white spot on the CT scan image -- big enough to cause problems. It's in t ... read more
don't give glucosamine to anyone with early-stage alzheimer's"A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found a 25% higher likelihood of developing dementia among glucosamine users and uncovered biological clues that may expl ... read more
fascinating pain relief patchReally amazing how it works. Mike Hammond Interview: Signal Relief's Drug-Free Micro-Antenna Technology for Pain Relief To learn more, click here. ... read more
fighting and winning against data centersAt minute 5 of this video is great news about how a community in Oregon got their elected officials to vote against a data center proposal. And there's another example of a town coming together to fight against another one. Great examples. Are people starting to realize these data centers are ushe ... 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
fascinating info about sulfur productsIt's really amazing how vital it is for the modern world and the massive threat right now. It affects one thing which affects another and another, on and on. Gotta watch to believe it. Why Sulfur Exports from the Persian Gulf Stopped (0:00) Sulfur in Fertilizer and Tire Making (2:19) Copper, Si ... read more
equine recoveryThis is nice to see: "When Recovery Is Possible. We Make It Our Mission. The HISA Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF) exists to provide a safety net when a racehorse suffers a career-ending but treatable injury. HERF ensures immediate access to quality veterinary treatment and rehabilitation in o ... 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
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
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
survey finds only one-third of women under 25 have a positive view of menThis is shocking information and is a major reason to home school all children and not be indoctrinated into this modern cult. "Our culture is being transformed at a pace that is difficult to comprehend. The numbers that I am going to share with you in this article paint an undeniable picture about ... read more
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eleanor and lionelEleanor's back surgery was a success! "Everyone warned me against back surgery," she says. "But, I'd be in a wheelchair now if I hadn't had surgery!" O Progresso newsletter Portuguese Pioneers of the Sacramento Area by Lionel Holmes and Joseph D'Alessandro Mini-Bio Graduated from St. Mary's C ... read more
a new idea on fostering petsThis is so great! "A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes." : Yahoo News ... read more
Check out 
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.
dinner and a showAfter stopping at Tara's sister's house in Smyrna to pick up a newly-refurbished Kindle Fire her husband had put together for her, we had dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Mi Tierra. [Now Chago's] Elizabeth was "dying for refried beans!" Whatever. She's eight. Mi Tierra is usually good, and it ... read more
the NEWS Vol. 2, No. 6, April 16, 1990[Back in spite of popular demand.] WORLD NEWS Mike is back from Germany and looking very European. (Fancy haircut, pale complexion, but otherwise healthy.) He's having trouble getting used to speaking English again. But then, he always did have trouble with that ... read more
We had a list of stops to make. First came Ace Hardware for a clothes line and a no-pest-strip. Elizabeth had rediscovered her Barbie electric guitar earlier that day and brought it with her on this trip. She wanted to bring it into the store, she said, "so everyone can hear my music." I said OK. Su ... read more
exercise primally, move, lift, and sprint"Moving frequently (at a slow pace) is the foundation of Primal fitness. It's what we are meant to do most often, and what we should be able to do — walk around our environment for long periods of time without tiring or complaining about sore joints or needing to stop every few minutes to rest. Regu ... read more
it's a girl, it's a girlOh My Gosh what a difference 1 day makes! So, we have a beautiful blond-haired, blue-eyed, 2-1/2-year-old girl!First, the obvious question: "What happened to the 4-year-old boy?" We don't know. After 2 trips to the Minister of Education, and two interviews, they gave us a referral for this girl. It' ... read more
interesting tools and tips for entrepreneursInteresting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone: Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and Beyond Radical Abundance and Scarcity in 2026 (0:00) - Reinventing Yourself in the Era of Automation (2:21) - Exploring Replit for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (4:00) - Creating an ... read more
another great visitWe're feeling closer and closer to our child, especially after today. And I think we passed "the test" of having the psychologist there, observing. She was pretty cool, actually. She didn't stay the entire visit. I think she could see that Tara, the child and I are all getting along well. She'll be ... read more
Big 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
how hubbard and rand got their ideasAccording to this video, this must be how it happened. Rand, in bed with Hubbard: "We can take the most wealthy, privileged, powerful people and get them to talk like they're the poor, persecuted minority!"Hubbard: "That's almost too evil." ... read more
maybe cashiers need to wear glovesMaybe their customers should wear gloves, too. Via BPA Coats Cash Register Receipts. Here's what they say at the end of the article: "In January, the Food and Drug Administration, which previously called BPA safe, announced it has "some concerns" about the chemical's potential effects on brain deve ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 4Billy ClubNews That Hits You Over The HeadVol. 2, No. 4, February 26, 1990Coyote has puppies!Lucy's dog, Coyote, had four "little shepherdy things" on Friday, the 23rd. Yeah, only four. "But they're big puppies," says Lucy. This is the third litter for Lucy's Nightshadow Kennels. And, pursuant to AK ... read more
preparation for our first trip to russiaTuesday morning. Everyone's still asleep except for me, the pug Joey, and the cat Sunny. In preparation for our trip, I'm trying to reacquaint myself with the digital cameras, video and still. I would've put Joey's and Sunny's pictures here, but the camera is connected to Tara's computer, which is o ... 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 feedsu.n. estimates half a million refugees returned to syria after fall of assad
Wow, that's great.
trump's unconscionable un rant
His mental balance has always been questionable.
cdi, nyra to launch championship series for 3-year-olds
Stupid. They're excluding the Preakness.
mtg says trump is unstable, calls for his removal over 'absolute madness'
Most people agree.
singapore launches world-first data center powered by human brain cells
GlobalResearch.ca says: It assures the public that the cells are NOT taken from human brains or fetal tissue.
'the mark of a true champion': three-time grade i winner journalism retired
Probably for the best. Great horse, but had the worst luck.
zelensky prolonging fighting to avoid answering for corruption polish mep
... a lot like Trump is doing with Iran!
the gateway experience of 432hz and exiting the hologram. have our brains become smaller?
Probably.
49% of americans want netanyahu arrested during his visit to the u.s
Yes!
king charles tells u.s. to prepare for war with russia
Luckily, no one takes Charles (or any so-called royalty) seriously.
ai won't solve humanity's problems because our problems aren't caused by lack of intelligence
They're caused by lack of wisdom and decency.
usmnt needs ambitious post-world cup succession plan
Preferably with nothing but Americans at the helm.
court confirms trudeau's emergencies act invocation against freedom convoy was illegal
Conveniently, too little too late.
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.
did the u.s. bite off more than it can chew in iran?
Apparently.
zelensky claims us still owes kiev $16 billion
And, unfortunately, most Democrats/liberals fell for the "I Stand with Ukraine" con.
netanyahu says he will not comply with trump's peace deal, will strike iran and lebanon whenever he deems necessary
Time for Trump to treat Netanyahu like an enemy combatant.
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culture
usmnt routs rivals mexico
Don't look now, but Mauricio Pochettin's new-look USMNT is off to a red-hot start with three wins in three games following a tremendous tres a cero victory over bitter rivals Mexico on Saturday. USA 3-0 MEXICO — Recap, highlights Player ratings Eyebrows were certainly raised when the likes of Chris ... read more
this morning
At first light, I let Cleo out to go potty. A little later than usual, it's normally still dark or mostly dark out by the time I've fed her and she's finished inhaling her food. I stood watching her through the glass door. I sometimes prop the door open to let the cool morning air in, but it was no ... read more
"(Natural News) As a prepper, you may already know that foraging is a useful skill to have, especially if you're always looking for more ways to add to your food supply when SHTF. Knowing how to forage is a good way to save money on food expenses.. ... read more
this is deep
I just had to share this comment someone here on FriendsNews.com. Read it, absorb it, digest it, lather, rinse and repeat it. Then let me know what the %$=# it means! Here it is:"I comprehend that is genuinely uninteresting and you're merely skipping to the next comment, nonetheless i basically pref ... read more
novellas and novels
This redirects to WilliamArthurHolmes.com Dobie's Dilemma Get it hereDobie 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 ... read more
utopia, a short film from 2019
I haven't watched it yet, but I actually like the social credit score idea, in theory. The problem, as usual, is that it won't be run honestly. The "elites" will maintain their ill-gotten status at the top. Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2024 3:51 AM Utopia -- 2019 short film Worth a watch. Created in A ... read more
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education
on the subject of pandemics and mask mandates
"Article I, Section 1, Clause 1 of the Constitution states: "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." In other words, NOT the president and his or her "executive orders" and "mandates." S ... read more
psychology, student counseling have the worst roi at texas colleges
"Psychology, student counseling services, music, law and dentistry programs at Texas public universities have the most low-performing programs in terms of debt to earnings ratio, according to the report.". ... read more
how to spell trampoline
Trampoline ends in "ine" not "ene" as I had thought. Just FYI for next time someone tells you that's the wi-fi password and you can't get online to look it up. :) ... read more
xi jinping declares war on genghis khan
"Last month, an exhibition on "Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire" was cancelled at the last moment by the History Museum in Nantes, in France, due to pressures from the Chinese Embassy. The latter had asked to remove from the name of the exhibition the words "Genghis Khan," "Mongol," and "Empire." ... read more
word of the day: parsimonious
par-si-MO-nee-uhss adjective: Excessively sparing or frugal. Etymology: From Middle English parcimony, from Latin parsimonia, from parcere (to spare). First recorded use: 1598. Usage: "President Calvin Coolidge was so parsimonious with words that he became known as 'Silent Cal'." — Rob Christens ... read more
the u.s. bill of rights
"Just enforce the Bill of Rights and all unlawful activity will come to a halt. This is what our true founders from the uprising of April 19, 1775 intended." : Bill of Rights Common Law, explained. ... read more
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family
elizabeth's first video
Elizabeth's directorial debut. A probing, provocative, sometimes introspective look at a typical weekend around the house with Mama and Papa and the pugs. : vimeo.com/Elizabeth's First Video ... read more
HARD 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 a ... read more
it's going to be a good week
That's all I wanted to say. :)We had a shortened visit with Elizabeth today because we had to first stop by the pharmacy and get some Ben-Gay and ibuprofen for my sore neck. Ben-Gay actually sounds (and smells) the same in Russian, it just looks funny on the box. Then when we got to the orphanage, w ... read more
Old stuff, but some of it's still funny ... It's basically the precursor to this website. Click the links in the table of contents, above. Otherwise, just do a search in the home page's search box for "newsletter" (without quotes). ... read more
in the air
28 Sept -- 3:55pm CDT -- We're in the air on our way to Moscow. A little bit of good news is that it's "only" a 10 hour flight instead of 12 as we had thought. ... read more
preparation for our first trip to russia
Tuesday morning. Everyone's still asleep except for me, the pug Joey, and the cat Sunny. In preparation for our trip, I'm trying to reacquaint myself with the digital cameras, video and still. I would've put Joey's and Sunny's pictures here, but the camera is connected to Tara's computer, which is o ... read more
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life
urban forests of ny revealed: the city has 5 million trees
"Most visitors think of New York's parks as the only place to find trees. However, a new study found New York City has over 5 million 'forested natural areas' along with 666,000 street trees." : dailymail.co.uk ... 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
farmers use social media to stop food waste
"After seeing stocks of unsold food, a farm manager in Northern California has started a social media venture that connects farmers with local consumers to stop food waste. So far, CropMobster has managed to distribute nearly half a million kilograms of food, which has brought in close to a million ... read more
"Study finds moving our bodies in any way each day can uplift our moods and help increase our mobility and mental wellbeing. Is physical activity the key to a stronger mind? Two in three people believe it just may be..." Moscow flash mob, dancing . ... read more
What a great experiment ... and website!Scientists Discover One Of The Greatest Contributing Factors To Happiness — You'll Thank Me Later. See also six-exercises-for-happiness ... read more
food matters film
I finally watched this "Food Matters" movie last night. It was great. MDs and pharmaceutical execs will hate it, of course. Anyway, I highly recommend it. ... read more
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