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
life on other planetsHere's what Copilot AI says: Earth is probably the only planet in the entire universe with life is one of those arguments that sounds bold and scientific when packaged in a dramatic YouTube documentary, but collapses the moment you apply actual probability, scale, or astrophysics. Earth is special, ... 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
the story of everythingA look at the origin of matter, where Earth is, and how the evidence shows that there had to be something supernatural about it. Go to The Story of Everything or here. ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
why roads get like washboardsPretty interesting. I had this question recently and see I was completely wrong with my assumption. If you drive on gravel roads, you may have noticed washboards. Why Roads Get Washboards - 18 min My brother-in-law told me it was because people are driving too fast. . . but I didn't have an expla ... 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
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
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
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layoffs are for lazy corporate overseersWhy layoffs are for lazy corporate overseers -- Fortune Management.Layoffs are often a sign of failure by top executives to properly manage a business and forecast needs.The corporate movement away from job security coincided with the advent of big executive bonuses and the rise of global competitio ... read more
screw economies of scaleAs I've said before, this country needs a new (or maybe just an enforced) Sherman Antitrust Act that will limit the size, influence and control of any one corporation.Having more companies means more jobs and, most importantly, more competition. Even the "elites" (at least pretend to) agree that com ... read more
earth's nearest dwarf planet ceres is a waterworld that harbours a salty ocean"The reservoir on the minor planet, which orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter, lies beneath a 20 million year old crater known as Occator -- and could harbour...: dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8611631/Earths-nearest-dwarf-planet-Ceres-waterworld-harbours-salty-ocean.html ... read more
My hero!"Rather than learn to live with a smartphone, this engineer designed her own cell phone with a rotary dial--and she is helping others to make their...": rotary dial ... read more
Check out Temporary Insanity:
Long before winning the lottery and running for president, Dobie was living in L.A. working as a word processing temp. He thought this latest assignment was just another gig... until he met Venelia, Elroy and the Dynamos.
elephant climbs 5-foot wall to steal mangoes from lodge"An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge. The Bushcamp Company posted video to YouTube showing the big bull elephant climbing over a 5-foot wall outside the Mfuwe Lodge in South Lungwa National Park." : upi.com ... read more
economic inequality is not sustainable"A Top-Heavy 1 Percent Will Topple Without a Stable Middle Class. Focusing exclusively on deficit reduction is the wrong policy. Focusing solely on cutting spending is the wrong policy. Focusing on jobs is the right policy now and in the future." : Economic Inequality Is Not Sustainable ... read more
thursday in astrakhanFirst things first: Our little girl is warming up to Tara. She gave her a kiss yesterday, I think without even being asked. Now, for some more random thoughts:Before I forget to mention it, I need to tell you what happened Tuesday. I think it was Tuesday. My whole sense of time is pretty messed up. ... read more
for those interested in marketingThe person in this podcast has some very interesting concepts in the field of marketing. Since marketing is how any business will make money, this is a vital piece of every business. It's even more about how businesses can and should learn how to use AI to get more out of your time and be more pr ... read more
adorable echidnas are doing their part without realizing it"Australian echidnas are one of the only two types of mammals that lay eggs for babies, and despite their spiky appearance, they're rather adorable."Thankfully, the native Australian echidna has become part of the solution because of its very own animal instincts. This particular animal love to dig ... read more
just another week to go...... maybe less! That cheers me up. That's assuming everything goes as planned ... and it WILL. I believe in positive thinking (when I'm desperate, anyway, because it leads to positive actions, which lead to positive results, or at least your chances are better). I don't always practice it, but I try ... read more
a brother departsAlways a trailblazer, the first of us to go. Now after the fireworks, he's gone. Here is his obituary. ... 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.
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
wind power at its finest -- empire state and other buildings are now powered by wind"The world just got greener. The Empire State, New York’s legendary building and the city’s number one tourist attraction is now powered by wind. The structure flickered back to life this year and it’s a beautiful sight to behold. It’s not the only edifice in New York that’s powered by wind. Thirte ... 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 feedsimmigrant advocacy blob tries fighting trump's crackdown on foreign truckers
How about a crackdown on foreigners in the White House?
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.
iraq announces massive oil discovery near saudi border
This means, of course, US/Israel will have to invade... for democracy.
federal judge rules trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process
Good!
why did nearly 60,000 migrants suddenly storm the border into spain?
It was probably Trump/Netanyahu, in retaliation.
trump trapped himself in the persian gulf
His ego makes him stupid.
trump suggests he wants regime change in iran
Almost everyone now wants regime change in this country, thanks to him.
if trump succeeds at acquiring greenland, will he stop there?
No, he wants all of North America, and Bibi wants the entire Middle East.
'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.
3d-printed fake meat and fish have officially entered american grocery stores without clear labeling
Has anything good ever come out of Israel?
king charles tells u.s. to prepare for war with russia
Luckily, no one takes Charles (or any so-called royalty) seriously.
abbott says teachers will have certification suspended over social media posts
So much for freedom of speech.
we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.
good news in history, july 5
I wouldn't call this good news, but it is notable.
danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.
no to western imperialism and exceptionalism. yes to earth and life
No to ALL, not just Western imperialism/exceptionalism.
gop senators saying we need to be a check against trump's overreach
Yes, they do. That's their job, always.
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culture
hats
by Jeannie Joseph wore many hats in his life,the first one was of son,next an officer, a Dutch Marine,that to him was fun; In Maastricht, in '49,he married his childhood love,now he was Tina's devoted spouse,and together they set up a nice, clean house; 8 years went by, his son, John, was born, ... read more
sumptuous opportunity is promptly uncovered
I am so excited! Sounds sumptuous!Received this email the other day from Iris Holets at mrtito88.. I'm sure that is an actual person and address. People don't lie about these things, but I'm concerned. They're asking "homemakers" to be "package" managers. What exactly does that mean? In-home prostit ... read more
greed is not a virtue
Great article. "We humans are living out an epic morality play. For millennia humanity’s most celebrated spiritual teachers have taught that society works best and we all enjoy our greatest joy and fulfillment when we share, cooperate, and are honest in our dealings with one another. But for t ... read more
dear brother
by Jeannie Number 4 of 7 The middle child was he In his final months of life We rushed to him to see He helped me with my music Keyboard and guitar The thought of him not being here Is really quite bizarre He always was a thinker Debating was his thing He wrote so many good s ... read more
we are like raindrops
We are like raindrops. We start out as a collection of molecules in the clouds. When we get too heavy, we fall to the ground as glorious, individual raindrops, only to hit the ground and return to the collection as a puddle, lake or ocean. That, in a nutshell, is human existence. -- your humble edit ... read more
thirtieth anniversary of moving to nashville
Tomorrow, August 26, will be my 30th anniversary of having moved from Los Angeles to Nashville. Here is my old newsletter write-up upon arrival. Here's my route, on Google Maps. Below is the woman anxiously awaiting my arrival in Nashville... not. At bottom is the condo I eventually moved into -- ... read more
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education
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 Christen ... read more
rfk conversation with russell brand
Fascinating information (I think some is actually new) about the CIA killing JFK. Watch on Rumble ... read more
spelling and grammar online
When is that spelling-and-grammar-checking feature coming to Facebook, Instagram, etc.? It's not that my own (or anyone's) grammar and punctuation are flawless (too many contradictory rules), but can we all at least try harder for the sake of being understood? ... read more
opting out of ads
Useful site here to opt out of various online ads: yourchoices.com. Some of the biggest name brands always seem to be conveniently unavailable. ... read more
one part of boston school system that's producing high student test scores
Spoiler Alert: It's the Charter Schools."[Editor's note: This story originally was published by Real Clear Education.] By Nick Lindquist Real Clear Education Boston is Americas college town. Globally recognized as a bulwark of education, the Boston Metro Area is home to more than 70 colleges, includ ... read more
thanksgiving week trip to the gulf coast
Just getting the rental car (minivan) in the first place was a bit of an adventure. Because we were leaving Monday morning, we wanted to pick it up Sunday night, but all local Enterprise offices are closed on Sundays, which I find weird, given that travel-and-leisure-related activities, more often t ... read more
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family
more pictures of elizabeth in california
See more pictures, below. ... read more
back in atlanta
We're in the Atlanta airport now! Good to be on US soil, except that they keep mentioning George Bush (... as in the Houston Airport). :) It's 1:45a.m. Moscow time right now (5:45p.m. EDT), but I'm not tired. I'm anxious to catch the flight to Nashville. Customs and "security" here in Atlanta is soo ... read more
just another week to go...
... maybe less! That cheers me up. That's assuming everything goes as planned ... and it WILL. I believe in positive thinking (when I'm desperate, anyway, because it leads to positive actions, which lead to positive results, or at least your chances are better). I don't always practice it, but I try ... read more
a very artsy picture of elizabeth
Just because I liked it, I'm posting it here! :) ... read more
the first hours of parenthood
Oh my gosh! She's a handful!Well, we the orphanage without much incident. She told the orphanage staff that she wanted to leave in the car. But, she refused to let me or Bill hold her hand or touch her other than put her snowsuit and boots on. The orphanage director walked her out and then Vika, our ... read more
tuesday (10/2/2007)
Just some random notes this morning. There's a real stray dog problem in Russian cities; or, at least Moscow and Astrakhan. A lot of people even apparently let their dogs run loose. They're almost all large dogs. The small ones don't survive. There's a real "man purse" problem, too. Many men have ... read more
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life
millions against monsanto, the food fight of our lives
"If you put a label on genetically engineered food you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it." -- Norman Braksick, president of Asgrow Seed Co., a subsidiary of Monsanto, quoted in the Kansas City Star, March 7, 1994"Monsanto should not have to vouchsafe the safety of biotech food. Our inte ... read more
these two phrases on your resume are why it just hit the trash can
They might be right about this. Worth a shot. "Does your resume read like a job description? Is it one long list of bullets that contain the phrases 'duties included' or 'responsible for?' Sought-after candidates (the ones whose phones are ringing off the hook for interviews while you're struggling ... read more
it's working! video shows deer, bears and more using utah's first wildlife overpass
"'It's working!' wrote DWR on social media, adding, 'As you can see, the 2nd year of this overpass has been successful at helping wildlife safely migrate over busy Interstate 80 and helping motorists be much safer as well.'" : Utah celebrates state's first wildlife bridge, as plans underway for land ... read more
harmony haven therapeutic riding and horse rescue
We 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
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
former monsanto genetic engineer warns about potential health risks of gmo potatoes
'According to many, there are multiple health concerns that arise from the genetic engineering of our food. On top of this are multiple massive marketing campaigns to convince the human population that genetically modified food is not only completely safe, but also... Read the rest at Former Monsant ... read more
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