how to build confidence and reach your goals starting todayBusy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require ex ... 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
Lots of very interesting information about how and when western medicine changed. Really interesting. "Decentralize.TV - Episode 163 -- Oct 08, 2026 - Razi Ann Berry on Naturopathy, Root-Cause Care and Breaking Medical Monopolies. " ... 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
is your lettuce safe to eat?For decades, Americans have been reminded to "eat their greens" as part of a healthy diet. For many, that now comes with the bizarre concern, "Is this safe?" The reason for safety concerns over lettuce and many other produce items is simple -- cyclospora, a parasite spreading like wildfire across t ... read more
frequency, spirituality and the paranormalIncludes frequency, spirituality and other paranormal things. I don't agree with all of it, but it's worth watching. See "Mind-Blowing: Hodges & Westall Go Further on Hidden Gold, Zero Point Energy & Portals" On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 12:13 AM, someone wrote: Dave Hodges is a delusional idio ... 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
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
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
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 fu ... read more
great explanation why you should have physical silver"In this episode, I sit down with precious metals expert Micah Haines to break down why the Bank for International Settlements just warned that today's stock market is riskier than 2008, why the AI bubble sits at the center of that warning, and why China has been quietly buying physical gold while c ... 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
bookvault app"Print Books On Demand: Publish, Print & Sell Globally. Self-publish and print books on demand and sell them through our retail network or retain maximum profit through your direct selling store." Check it out here. ... read more
trump orders major overhaul of childhood vaccine policiesIt's Trump, though. So, odds are it's just smoke and mirrors.
Trump has signed an order that calls for fewer childhood vaccines and also recommends splitting the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) shots. 'Decades ago, children received only a small fraction of the vaccines required today,' Trump said on Monday. 'In those times, people were much healthier and of ... read more
usmnt vs mexico match recap highlights"In 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 t ... read more
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various beginnings to the twilight zoneIn honor of the year 2020 -- the year of unprecedented "I never thought I'd see the day..." sort of stuff -- we bring you...Somebody's collection of the various beginnings to the new TV show, The Twilight Zone. All Openings (1959 -- 2002) ... read more
complete list of emojisFor 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. ... read more
"The environmental law organization EarthJustice celebrated a huge victory for farm-workers and children on Thursday after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to ban all food uses of a toxic pesticide linked to memory loss." ... read more
when coyotes attackWell, I had an exciting morning. Who needs coffee to wake up? It was around 5:30 when I let our pug Joey out in the backyard. I'm standing there keeping an eye out for critters (there is no fence) when, sure enough, a couple of coyotes start trotting toward us, all casual-like as if out for a stroll ... read more
british town grows all of its own vegetables, sees improved civic life"When the small British mill town of Todmorden, tucked in between Yorkshire and Lancashire, first began installing fruit and vegetable gardens all around the area as part of the Incredible Edible program, it likely had no idea that the novel, yet simple, concept would make the town a foremost inspir ... read more
scientists may have detected new unknown structure deep in the earth's core"We've all been taught the same thing in school: the earth is made up of four layers -- the crust, the mantle, the inner core, and the outer core. We've known this all along, and we probably haven't given it much thought the moment we school.In reality, the ground beneath us tells of tales before ma ... read more
she's warming up to usWe 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
stop 5g on earth and in space"We the undersigned scientists, doctors, environmental organizations and citizens from (-) countries, urgently call for a halt to the deployment of the 5G (fifth generation) wireless network, including 5G from space satellites. 5G will massively increase exposure to radio frequency (RF) radiation on ... read more
made in america no longer"American as apple pie" items that are no longer made here: ""Buying American" used to be a popular political gesture. But these days it's becoming impossible. Simple products like lightbulbs are not manufactured ANYWHERE in America. Even the shirt on your back is almost certainly not made in this ... read more
bna to smf (2022)Elizabeth and I returned home late Tuesday night after a few days in California, visiting family. I still despise air travel, and the mask requirement only makes it worse, but a couple of our American Airlines crew members were happy to tell us it expires next month. Using Doug and Jana's house in S ... read more
one too many catsI was up a little earlier than usual this morning, which apparently surprised one of the cats in our house. The thing is, we only have one cat. Any more than that is too many. This one -- either a stray or just one of the neighbor's cats, I don't know; either way, it's apparently our cat's buddy -- ... read more
moscow update continuedWe're in Moscow.Bill already summarized our trip here. I do believe that I am fully initiated into the sisterhood of Mothers. I have changed an exploding poopy diaper in an airplane bathroom, with turbulence! I'll spare you all the details, but let's just say, I will be burning our clothes from that ... read more
pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farmsThis could prove useful as food (and gas) prices soar this coming year: Where to Find Pick-Your-Own Fruit and Vegetable Farms/Orchards for Local, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Pumpkins, Along With Canning, Freezing & Preserving Instructions!"Find a pick your own farm near you! This website provides lo ... 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.
Raised in Louisville, Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., where jobs, relationships, even his sanity are temporary.
Next comes Kuala Lumpur, where he gets tangled up with Riva, a beautiful young black ops agent‑in‑training. It sounds better than it is.
Back in the States, he marries a woman who looks like Riva but -- good news/bad news -- is nothing like her. When he and a co-worker expose their employer's corruption, they end up in Witness Protection.
Returning to Louisville, Dobie wins the lottery — literally — and launches a presidential campaign. It made sense at the time.
With assassination attempts behind him -- mostly -- he writes a manifesto and takes his show on the road. The universe gives him Semmy — a little blue alien who may or may not be a figment of his imagination — and Kaylie — who just might be the love of his life.
Here is a cringe-worthy podcast all about it, created by Copilot AI.
external news feeds3d-printed fake meat and fish have officially entered american grocery stores without clear labeling
Has anything good ever come out of Israel?
danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.
'immediate win for both presidents' expert on us-russia diesel deal
Further proof that one of these two countries is not run by a complete imbecile.
uk arrests 33 people a day for social media posts
I'll probably be arrested for this website if I ever visit.
ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high ticket prices are accomplishing that.
ussf sporting director quits to take saudi role
Not a good look, but he won't be missed.
no easy answers for a triple crown under siege
There's a VERY easy answer: space the races out more.
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.
softening you up for the east-led nwo
All I hear lately is how bad China is.
hot temps worry cwc players
Consider it preparation for next year's World Cup.
denmark zoo pleads for donations of family pets to feed captive predators
OMG, these zoos in Denmark need to just be shut down.
the last emperor of chaos
Pretty much, yep.
a strategy of cash-for-photos turns animal hunters into animal protectors in indonesia
Great idea!
messi extremely upset with mls over ban
Prima donna needed time off, they gave him time off.
85-million-person study finds increased risks of stroke, heart attack, coronary artery disease and arrhythmia following covid shot
Most independent thinkers could've told you it was unsafe, or at least unwarranted, but it's nice to see it proven scientifically.
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.
49% of americans want netanyahu arrested during his visit to the u.s
Yes!
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culture
best thrillers of all-time
According 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
a couple of books/novellas on kindle
I've published a couple of books/novellas on Kindle recently: "Lottery President" is a political thriller; and "Operation Detour" is a darkly comedic adventure. Please tell a friend, so maybe I can do this for a living instead of working for one soul-sucking corporation after another. :) Here's on ... read more
thoughts on writing
Louis L'Amour once said he could write while sitting in the middle of the freeway. That didn't impress me at the time, but now it does.Not one, but two dogs threw up behind me as I wrote. Was that a commentary on my writing? Wouldn't be the first time.As I told these guys in the job interview, "If y ... 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
is there a decent series available online?
Is there a single, decent series available online that isn't depraved; you know, doesn't involve zombies or some sort of depressing, apocalyptic, loser view of the world? Just wondering. Thanks.UPDATE: ... and three years later, we have an answer! See something goodUPDATE: Just thought I would list ... 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
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education
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
first thorium reactor
Pretty interesting. From: James Morikone China has world's first thorium reactor in landmark for clean nuclear energy. See tribune.com.pk "China has activated the world's only operational thorium molten salt reactor, marking a global breakthrough in clean nuclear energy using declassified United ... read more
ford's hemp-powered, hemp-made car
I just thought this was interesting: youtube.com And here's another article on the same subject: 10 X Stronger Than Steel In The 1940s And another: henry-ford-made-a-hemp-car-in-1941 "What if cars didn't have to be the way they are today? If you are a researcher of any kind of alternative informa ... read more
word of the day: dinkum
(DING-kuhm)Dinkum, also dinky-di, fair dinkum, adjectiveTrue; honest; genuine. Etymology: Probably derived, like many other Australian words, from English dialect. The counties of Lincolnshire and Derbyshire had a word or dincum meaning "work; a fair share of work." The word was first recorded in Au ... read more
in 45 words
Just 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 t ... 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
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family
missing pup found living like a king among doting inmates
"Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local prisoners...: alabama-man-finds-dog-living-life-large-in-prison/ ... read more
eleven rottweiler puppies
Help her come up with names starting with the letter "B" by leaving comments below! [comments closed] ... read more
sunny came home
I spent all day today wondering how I was going to tell our 5-year-old that our cat, Sunny, was no longer with us. Literally. After being awakened last night at 2:30 a.m. by the sound of a VERY close coyote, and then not finding Sunny asleep somewhere in the house later that morning -- and she's ALW ... 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
elizabeth skiing for the first time
It was father-daughter day (for me, my brother and nephew, and our daughters) at NorthStar ski resort in Lake Tahoe. See Elizabeth's First Time Skiing ... read more
get rid of dog urine smell
"Does your whole house smell like dog urine? If so, you've come to the right place! If a dog hasn't been trained correctly or is suffering from a health problem, it's likely that it won't be able to control itself in the house. If your dog is peeing in the house, make sure not to scold it, but rathe ... read more
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life
sights around the world
A list of must-see sights around the world. Less obvious places, such as Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in Vermont, or the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, etc. Hopefully fun, interesting, different sorts of touristy things that people might not have thought of.Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA -- ... read more
bna to smf (2022)
Elizabeth and I returned home late Tuesday night after a few days in California, visiting family. I still despise air travel, and the mask requirement only makes it worse, but a couple of our American Airlines crew members were happy to tell us it expires next month. Using Doug and Jana's house in S ... read more
charleston and savannah
Charleston, SCWe drove ... and drove ... and drove -- 10 hours or so- from Nashville until finally reaching Charleston, South Carolina. Along the way, we stopped in Asheville, North Carolina at the Biltmore Estate because Tara had forgotten to get postcards when we were there a couple years ago. Tha ... read more
indian railway company using bee sounds to ward off elephants
"Officials with an Indian railway company said they have started using the recorded sound of buzzing bees to keep elephants from wandering onto the tracks. The Northeast Frontier Railway said its Moradabad division installed a "Honey Bee Sound System" in locations known to be frequented by elephant ... read more
closing my bank of america account
Hallelujah! We have paid off our BofA credit card! It was bad enough when it was owned by the original company. But when I saw that Bank of America had bought that company and was now administering my account, I knew it was time to pay that thing off ASAP!I just filled out their online "satisfaction ... read more
how to drain a toilet
I realized halfway through the task of draining the toilet that I didn't know how. I'd never done it before. I've drained the tank plenty of times, but not the toilet bowl itself.It all started after I had to use a "snake" to unclog it. The snake marks. My wife bought some "Bartenders Friend" or wha ... read more
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