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
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
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
colorado's empty classrooms are a warning for americaVery interesting facts and related ramifications. "Colorado colleges are bracing for what education experts call an 'enrollment cliff.' Fewer high school graduates mean fewer college applicants. Read/watch here, or here. Fewer high school graduates mean fewer college applicants, shrinking tuiti ... 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
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
complete pre-entries for 2026 breeders' cupBreeders' Cup announces pre-entries for the 2026 World Championships at Keeneland. And here they are! Or through here. UPDATE from TwinSpires: Per the Breeders’ Cup, 13 pre-entered horses have withdrawn from Breeders’ Cup consideration. Gstaad, Almaqam, Ecero Reve, Lambourn, Ombudsman, Minnie Hauk ... read more
I own 0.001% of two fillies through MyRaceHorse. That's one-thousandth of one percent, so even if the horses become millionaires, it doesn't add up to much for me. It's just fun. Elevated, a 2 year-old filly out of Flightline trained by Bill Mott, "flipped" in the paddock in her first start attempt ... read more
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
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
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
usmnt routs rivals mexicoDon'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
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
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more evidence points to pesticide as cause of mass bee deathsSo, literally, for the sake of human survival, please stop using at least this one pesticide by Bayer! "A new study published in Naturwissenschaften -- The Science of Nature by a leading bee expert provides damning evidence that a widely-used pesticide, even at low levels, is responsible for the rec ... read more
mr. happy's 18th annual unusual christmas music podcastSeasons Greetings, You can 'tune in' via your favorite mp3 player to the show. What can you expect to hear? About 500 songs (over 24 hours of non-repeat music!) that fall into one or more of the following categories: musicians I like that happened to make a Christmas song (e.g. Ride, Teenage ... read more
back in moscow (12/18/2007)We made it this far! The plane ride was terrible for several minutes when we had to fasten our seat belts, which Elizabeth did not want to do. She SCREAMED loudly for quite a while, ticking off everyone nearby. Luckily, part of it was drowned out by the sound of the jet engines revving up and taking ... read more
harmony haven therapeutic riding and horse rescueWe have started our non-profit organization in Cottonwood. Harmony Haven Therapy Riding and Horse Rescue. We will add you to our mailing list if you want updates (we now have 3 horses for our riders). Hope to hear from everyone. -- Jeannie, 2008Click below to see how much they've changed since this ... 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
solar-pavement driveways made of plastic bottles can power the average household"You've already heard about solar-paneled rooftops, but now, a company from Hungary is powering residential homes with solar driveways." : solar-driveways-made-from-pet-can-power-average-household/ ... read more
Check out Dobie's Dilemma:
Dobie 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.
saturday with elizabethAs Elizabeth likes to say, she and I were "hanging out" today while Tara had a girls' day out with Ronica. I think Tara's was a belated birthday thing. Anyway, once Ronica finally called -- after Tara had started to worry -- I was alone with Elizabeth. We went to the animal shelter and donated seve ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 3Billy Club Vol. 2, No. 3, February 8, 1990 [aka Bullseye, Hard Copy, The Holmes Family Newsletter] A newsletter for the 90s and beyond!Diane now a doctorCall her "Dr. Holmes" now. Diane Holmes, D.C., to be exact. She passed her exams last month and is now officially a chiropractor! Diane stated,"It ... read more
saving the rich, losing the economy"US politicians such as Buddy Roemer blame the collapse of US manufacturing on Chinese competition and "unfair trade practices." However, it is US corporations that move their factories abroad, thus replacing domestic production with imports. Half of US imports from China consist of the offshored pr ... read more
mp3 player for my carI am now the proud owner of this (image to the left) very cool device. "This product image shows the Satechi Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car FM Transmitter with its digital display and remote control. The device allows users to stream music from SD cards, USB drives, or MP3 players to their car's FM ... read more
avoid the pharmacy, fight the flu with remedies from the kitchenA gargle made from salt water can relieve a sore throat. As well, it can stop a budding infection in its tracks. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a cup of water and gargle. "Many people are lining up in the germ-infested pharmacy to purchase over-the-counter and prescription flu remedies. These medica ... read more
the occult influences of five modern prophetsI discuss five popular figures from the last 500 years, each of whom displayed prophetic characteristics, namely charismatic leadership as described by Max Weber. Nostradamus, Joseph Smith, Rudolf Steiner, Edgar Cayce, and Nikola Tesla come from wildly different backgrounds and appealed to a variety ... read more
cold day in novemberIt was cold today in Nashville! The high for the day was only about 45 (at my house, anyway). I guess that'll feel warm if we get that in January, but still.... It's supposed to get down to the mid-20s tonight. I know, I know. You all in Chicago and Moscow are saying pfftt! But that's why -- among ... read more
greetings from saint something, missouriI was in no rush to leave and didn't hit the road until 9:30 on my drive from middle Tennessee to Saint Robert, Missouri. I could never remember that name, calling it Saint Something in my head. Even now, I wanted to type Saint Thomas. How many saints are there, anyway? The drive was blissfully unev ... 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.
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 feedsvenezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.
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.
are you undergoing cognitive agency surrender?
Good questions to ask yourself.
trump cancels budapest summit: five reasons why trump is once again escalating against russia
Trump does whatever the warmongers tell him to do.
watcha-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.
denmark zoo pleads for donations of family pets to feed captive predators
OMG, these zoos in Denmark need to just be shut down.
u.s. institute of peace renamed after president trump
I thought this was satire, but apparently not.
trump administration claims cuba imported drones to attack america
Manufacturing an excuse to invade, I see.
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...
us removes london embassy staffer amid abuse images probe media
Another case of the "elites" protecting a fellow pedophile?
the controversial call that may ultimately knock baltimore out of the playoffs
He had the ball in his hands for two steps. Horrible call.
palantir's thiel slams pope leo's ai warnings
I see a naked cage death match coming!
'heart goes out' for tiger, but stop driving
Even Charlie Sheen had enough sense to hire a driver.
kiev 'ignoring' trump kremlin
Everyone ignores Trump these days.
'open the f**kin' strait': trump threatens to 'blow everything up' if no iran deal by tuesday
The man is deranged. Read this.
they are now hiding the flock alpr cameras in speed display trailers
That won't do them much good in states where a front plate is not required.
despite being the richest country in the world, it doesn't really seem like people are enjoying that wealth
Most of that wealth is held by banks, corporations and oligarchs, not "the people."
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culture
brakes are important
I emailed this to my siblings, and the following conversation ensued... On Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 03:22:31 PM PST: Stumbled across this great old photo of our dog Stein "attacking" a strange man in the back yard of the Edison house Sent: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 3:33 PM yes, my attempt to mak ... read more
celebrities born in sacramento
Here from IMDB are several celebrities born in Sacramento (my home town), in alphabetical order by first name, and only the ones I've heard of. Click their name for a brave.com search.Adrienne BarbeauAdrienne Jo Barbeau is an American actress and author best known for her roles on the TV series Maud ... read more
freewrite, the device for distraction-free writing
Article about it here, and the manufacturer's website here. < width 0 "">And one of their founders has an interesting article here on choosing between Kickstarter or IndieGoGo for your crowd-funding needs. ... read more
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
doormats with a difference
A few doormats for your consideration... ... read more
still more advice for writers
I came across this video last night and thought, "Yes! Thank you!" This guy (and Lee Child) share my disagreement with the saying, "Show, Don't Tell." As Child puts it, "You tell a story. You don't show a story." That saying might apply to visual story-telling such as film and TV, not so much th ... read more
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education
what is the difference between a chest of drawers and a bureau
Because I keep wondering what to call that thing we have in our entryway/foyer (another term I go back and forth on)! Here is an explanation:"The main difference between the chest of drawers and the bureau is that a chest has multiple compartments while a bureau has only one large compartment. A bur ... read more
scientists explain odd similarities between human brain and entire universe
Cool! "A research duo made up of an astrophysicist from the University of Bologna and a neurosurgeon from the University of Verona have joined forces to share their claims that the brain resembles the universe. The two researchers, both Italian, came up with their out of the world galaxy-brain the ... read more
how to create ai-generated videos in minutes
Prompted and edited by Bill. Introduction AI-powered video creation tools are revolutionizing content production, enabling users to create professional videos without the need for advanced editing skills. Whether you're a marketer, content creator, or business owner, AI video generators can h ... read more
possibly useful strip tags tool
Like, maybe you saved an email as HTML but want to remove most of the code/gobbledegook. Click here for my home-made Strip Tags Tool. ... read more
something to ponder
Railroad Tracks The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5 inches. That's an exceedingly odd number. Why was that gauge used? Because that's the way they built them in England, and English expatriates designed the US railroads. Why did the English build them lik ... read more
Yep, that is what just happened to me. Here is some advice on what to do: wikihow.com/Dry-Out-a-Wet-iPhone. Luckily, the toilet had already been flushed and the phone was too big to go down the hole. Still... remind me to spray it with Lysol when I get home!Speaking of iPhones, if you've been locked ... read more
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family
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
comments welcome
I set this blog so that you can now add your comments anonymously without logging in. So, comment away! I was afraid that the requirement for a login was keeping people from participating. Now you can go crazy because you're anonymous. Just watch your language! Elizabeth is reading this, too ... som ... read more
eleven rottweiler puppies
Help her come up with names starting with the letter "B" by leaving comments below! [comments closed] ... read more
summary of our russian adoption experience
To sum it all up: We love our daughter. Elizabeth is a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent little girl. We thank Russia for giving her to us. Otherwise, we did not enjoy Russia. In their defense, we weren't there under normal circumstances. It was not a vacation. We felt under pressure and stressed-ou ... read more
Tara made a good guess earlier. She thinks the orphanage caretakers are telling Elizabeth that we will be taking her away soon. They think they're doing us a favor, trying to prepare her. But now, every time we come to visit and they leave the room, she freaks out because she thinks it's happening n ... read more
We'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
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life
Interesting"The 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 < "kids-in-playground-513f5f71c249a6aa0a99e36eed6d044e-640x340. ... read more
good news for bad references
"Picture this scenario: you've been seeking new employment at a company, but without success. Your employment credentials are excellent and while you've been able to land the interviews -- sometimes more than one with a prospective employer -- that job for which you're well qualified, continues to e ... read more
unvaccinated singles have their own dating app... and it's working
It was inevitable. Know any singles who refuse to date vaxxed (covid-shot) people? It's a very nice reward for those who stood strong in the face of incredible peer pressure at the height of the scamdemic. From: Jeffrey Prather See the rest here. ... read more
avoid the pharmacy, fight the flu with remedies from the kitchen
A gargle made from salt water can relieve a sore throat. As well, it can stop a budding infection in its tracks. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a cup of water and gargle. "Many people are lining up in the germ-infested pharmacy to purchase over-the-counter and prescription flu remedies. These medica ... read more
the case for a 25 hour work week
"Whatever you may think of this theory, there are certainly many who think (including Sheryl Sandberg) the status quo 40/50...: The Case for a 25-Hour Work Week This Is Not a Joke ~ Inc.com. ... read more
from hill to valley, a long-winded postcard from the road
The drive from Spring Hill, Tennessee to Valley, Alabama was uneventful... until we were almost there. So close. That's a fairly generic name for a town, though, isn't it? Valley. It's like finding a good spot for a town, planting your flag, and naming it River or Forest or Hill. I know, that is how ... read more
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