UPDATE: See Yahoo Sports. Manchester United have reportedly reached a 'verbal agreement in principle' with Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick as their manager in a bid to revive the fortunes of the struggling English giants. ... read more
In 1963, Brazilian educator Paulo Freire helped launch a revolutionary literacy campaign in the impoverished northeastern Brazilian town of Angicos, where hundreds of rural workers learned to read and write in just 40 hours of instruction. Freire’s approach was about much more than literacy. Rather ... read more
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was estimated to affect about 788 million adults worldwide, more than double the number in 1990, making it one of the most widespread and underrecognized health concerns. A recent systematic analysis published in The Lancet estimated that CKD was the ninth leading cause ... 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.' Read the rest at readyscore.com. ... 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
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 ushering ... 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
On 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
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
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
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 Christ ... 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
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
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
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
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
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can you say awkward?So, I'm walking back from feeding the neighbor's dog while they're on vacation. I see my wife and daughter in the car up ahead, just about to turn onto our street. I'm looking at them. They're looking at me. They're still about a hundred yards away, so I'm actually not entirely sure. To be silly, I ... read more
You will not believe what I've been through! :) Okay, maybe it's not been that bad. You single parents out there are laughing at me, I'm sure. But I went an entire week taking care of Elizabeth, our 4-year-old, while Tara not only had to work all week, but also came down with a cold. So, I've had to ... read more
riding the metroWe're going to attempt to ride the Metro subway to Red Square today. Wish us luck. The exits aren't numbered, they are listed by name ... in Cyrillic. Of course, the overhead announcements are in Russian. One helpful thing is that the announcements are in a male voice if you're going toward the cent ... read more
activist recorded american tv 24 hours a day for 30+ years to protect the truthThe media's version of the truth, anyway. Activist Marion Stokes was so concerned about American broadcast networks disposing archives, as well as the influence that television was having... (see related links here) ... read more
your novel blueprintGood article for writers. "Writing a novel and building a house are pretty similar when you think about it. For instance, most builders or homeowners spend a lot of time dreaming...: Your Novel Blueprint WritersDigest.comGo to Another peek at my booksAnother Way: Beyond the Status QuoLottery Preside ... read more
for all bosses who dislike directness...and are afraid of offending anyone... 'Simon Sinek says, 'Bad leaders may edit the truth for fear of causing discomfort. Good leaders accept that the truth is often uncomfortable.': positive leaders love productivity ... read more
russian bureaucracyOh... my... God. Do not EVER lose that document they have you fill out on the plane before you land! Stapling it to your forehead would be less painful than what Galina, Liena and I went through today. Vika was tending to the other couple, Nancy and Joel. Anyway, we just spent ALL afternoon standing ... read more
a couple of books/novellas on kindleI'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
nothing much to update aboutShe's just driving us crazy. Luckily, Tara is taking the brunt of it. I had to get out and walk around town in the freezing cold, just for the sake of getting out. I was at least useful, coming back with some groceries. Elizabeth's sweet as can be and very playful most of the time, but she turns on ... read more
scientists are rethinking animal cognition as more evolutionary behaviors emerge"Humans have always considered ourselves much different animals, and we look at our apparent superior intellect, analytical mind, self-awareness, and expanded consciousness as the dividing line between us and them. Primates for example, have always been considered our closest cousins, and while we d ... read more
dog groomingSomeone asked, "Do you guys do the grooming at your place only, or do you come to the dog's home?" We don't do dog grooming or any other real-world service. It's just a family/friends website. Thanks for visiting! Bill ... read more
using shungite for healthDid you know about this rock from Russia? It's supposed to neutralize wireless signals. I perceive a difference when I put it on my wifi-router, which I rarely use due to a kind of buzz I perceive in my head. But when I put a couple of these rocks on top, that buzz goes away. There's fake shungite f ... read more
we are like raindropsWe 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
utopia, a short film from 2019Utopia -- 2019 short film. Worth a watch. Created in Australia before the scamdemic, before most knew about the social credit score idea being pushed by the globalists. A man lives in a society where citizens police each other with their smartphones. Utopia by Kosta Nikas Sci-Fi I Can't Live Lik ... 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 feedsrfk jr plans overhaul of child vaccine schedule: report
This is long overdue. Childhood vaccinations have gotten ridiculous.
3d-printed fake meat and fish have officially entered american grocery stores without clear labeling
Has anything good ever come out of Israel?
establishing relationships in your new locale, by sarasue
Good article.
'open the f**kin' strait': trump threatens to 'blow everything up' if no iran deal by tuesday
The man is deranged. Read this.
this aired right after charlie kirk's assassination, a young woman describing what she saw with her own eyes
This is click-bait. She says nothing interesting. The reason for the gag order is to avoid poisoning the jury pool.
ussf sporting director quits to take saudi role
Not a good look, but he won't be missed.
republicans are determined to break laws to hang on to power
Just like Democrats.
aipac quits endorsing candidates days before the midterms w/ prof. lawrence lessig
Probably at those candidates' request.
we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.
softening you up for the east-led nwo
All I hear lately is how bad China is.
repost was it worth it, bobby?
Trump can't think that far ahead. He was played.
mexican senate prez alludes to 'reconquista' of southwest u.s
So, they're using the bogus Israeli argument of ancestral rights.
elon musk at milken conference: ai will replace bloated, inefficient federal government
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.
brazil ends long tradition of 6-day workweek via constitutional amendment
It only took them 100 years to catch up with the rest of the world.
'multiple security failures' to blame for flydubai attack
How convenient!
immigrant advocacy blob tries fighting trump's crackdown on foreign truckers
How about a crackdown on foreigners in the White House?
'stop antisemitism' founder says antisemites will be hunted down and destroyed for the rest of your life
She can start with the world's worst anti-Semites, the Israeli government and military.
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culture
harness racing returns to california in 2026
Prompted and edited by Bill.The California Horse Racing Board's approval of dates at Fresno for Watch and Wager harness racing marks a significant step forward for the sport in the state: Barn area dates: November 4, 2026 — May 11, 2027 Racing days: December 12, 2026 — May 1, 2027 Location: Fresno, ... read more
free monty python videos on youtube lead to 23,000% sales increase
Free Monty Python Videos on YouTube Lead to 23,000% DVD Sale Increase. We're letting you see absolutely everything for free. So there! But we want something in return. None of your driveling, mindless comments. Instead, we want you to click on the links, buy our movies & TV shows and soften our pain ... read more
action films on netflix
Almost half of all action films on Netflix have a variation of this description: "He thought he was retired, but has to do "One. Last. Job!" ... read more
these zeba sneakers look cool
These Zeba shoes look great! Expensive, but very nice! You can put them on without bending down or retying them! : zebashoes.com "Hands-free Sneakers. Put your sneakers on without ever having to bend down! They only need be laced ONCE to your liking then slip on easily." Not be confused with our ... read more
leading from the rear: how herd instinct shapes kentucky derby closers
I remember my sister telling me how a dominant mare "leads" her herd from behind, not from in front. Being a lifelong fan of horse racing, it got me wondering how that mindset might apply there. I asked Copilot, and here is the result... "Every spring, as the Kentucky Derby field loads into the gat ... 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
all-black climbing team makes history reaching top of everest, inspiring diverse adventurers
That's great, but who cares what color they are?
"This month, seven members of an all-Black mountain climbing team summited Mount Everest, helped along by eight Sherpa guides. Even though hundreds line up to climb Everest every year, only ten Black people have surmounted the highest peak on Earth ... read more
colorado's empty classrooms are a warning for america
Very 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 tuit ... read more
I just watched an interesting and educational video with Jimmy Dore about how, with the present system, those with assets (home or stocks) end up with more and more while those without assets fall further and further behind. I asked Grok about it. In the end, with the richest having their wealth get ... read more
the nasal cavity microbiota of healthy adults
Background The microbiota of the nares has been widely studied. However, relatively few studies have investigated the microbiota of the nasal cavity posterior to the nares. This distinct environment has the potential to contain a distinct microbiota and play an important role in health. Results W ... 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. " Watch on Bitchute. ... read more
fix those facebook-mangled links to your site
"I was unaware that Facebook recently had started to add a unique click identifier to all outbound links on facebook.com. Coincidentally, one of the security measures of this server is to disallow query strings as part of the URL. Thus, any visitors coming over from Facebook were suddenly blocked an ... read more
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family
still in moscow
We're in a different hotel, the Holiday Inn -- Moscow Sokolniki -- for the rest of our stay. This is the one that was originally reserved for our return from Astrakhan. It has a reliable internet connection, costs less per night than yesterday's, and provides a great FREE (not $60) breakfast. The on ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 3
A Face in the CrowdVol. 5, No. 3, May 25, 1993Eleanor Gets LicenseAfter taking the DMV driving test every year since the age of 16, Eleanor has finally passed and been given her drivers license!"It just goes to show that perseverance pays off, " said Eleanor. Bill MovesIn keeping with his religious ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 2
Bullseye Vol. 2, No. 2, January 26, 1990[formerly known as Hard Copy; before that, The Holmes Family Newsletter] Denise expecting!Taking her cue from Lucy's dog, Coyote, Denise is also expecting puppies, er, that is, a child sometime mid to late September. Congratulations, Denise (and Steve)! Steve ... read more
this time next week
I'm happy to say that this time next week, we will be in Astrakhan, Russia! We leave the States on Friday, September 28 and arrive in Moscow on the 29th. Depending upon the schedule of the flights to Astrakhan, we may have to stay in Moscow one night or we will board another plane on Saturday and fl ... read more
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
holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 1
The Stupid Kangaroo Vol. 5, No. 1, February 1, 1993 Editor's Note: This newsletter welcomes the New Year (kicking and screaming, but that's to be expected) and we wish all our readers (and a few others) a happy, healthy New Year ("Boldog uj ev!" in Hungarian, but you probably knew that). Did you not ... read more
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life
how seniors can build strong financial skills for a secure retirement
For 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
chlorine dioxide breaks down glyphosate in body (allegedly)
"I should say something about bleach, as a number of critics insist MMS (chlorine dioxide) is a bleach and, thus, a poison. Chlorine dioxide, the chemical that is MMS, has never been used domestically as a bleach for cleaning toilets. It is an industrial bleach when used FOUR THOUSAND times more con ... read more
tunisians make generator that produces drinking water from thin air...25 liters per day
"A tech start-up has developed a product that allows safe drinking water to be refined from vapor in the air. Kumulus has designed and produced a product that is able to produce 20 to 30 liters of healthy drinking water per day. It is able to refine the water vapor in the air and.... ... read more
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
roads last twice as long when made with recycled tire rubber
"I like this! Reduce, reuse, recycle, as they say."Engineers at the RMIT University in Australia have found that using rubber from old and used tires actually works like sunscreen for roads, halving the rate of sun damage with...". ... read more
working for someone else
Something I've always hated about working for someone else (in the corporate setting, at least) is that you're expected to believe (or convincingly pretend) that the people in positions above you are in fact superior to you. It's just one more thing to gnaw at me during my time there. That expectati ... read more
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