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.' 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
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
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
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
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 th ... read more
This is a better link: . On Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 at 10:03 PM, someone wrote: Interesting: . Or, just go to pickax.com. :): pickax.com ... 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
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 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
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
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
usmnt vs mexico match recap highlightsIn 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 third ... read more
in 45 wordsJust 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 the ... read more
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offbeat therapy: unexpected ways to boost your mental healthImage via Freepik Maintaining mental well-being is an ongoing journey, and while therapy, exercise, and mindfulness are staples of self-care, they aren't the only paths to emotional balance. Sometimes, it takes a fresh perspective and a unique approach to break through the noise of daily stress. You ... read more
The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 6a, September 17, 1989Everyone seems to be on a diet these days. Lucy and Jeannie are trying a low carbohydrate/high protein diet. Don's trying good old reliable starvation. Eleanor is on the NutriSystem plan. Bill is on a junk food diet. And Steve, of course ... read more
how much money you should save for a comfortable retirement$7 million should just about do it.
"More than half of Americans lack confidence in their ability to retire when they want and to sustain a comfortable life, according to a 2024 poll by the Bipartisan Policy Center. Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement. One of those pain points: How much shoul ... read more
harness adversity for growthImage via Pexels Transforming Challenges Into Strengths Adversity, often perceived as a hindrance, can unexpectedly be a powerful catalyst for personal growth. This article delves into how navigating life's challenges can foster resilience, enhance self-awareness, and develop empathy, ultimately equ ... read more
The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 8 "Anniversary Issue"May 25, 1990[Editor's Note: This is the big one! The big enchilada. The killer tomato. It's the anniversary issue! (Aren't you excited?) It was one year ago today that a young man with a dream founded "The Holmes Family Newsletter, " only ... read more
taking the stairsDon't you hate it when you're taking the stairs, looking down because it's a struggle, you think you've reached your floor only to look up and see you've got two more to go? Working on the third floor is rough! ... read more
interesting tools and tips for entrepreneursInteresting tools and tips for entrepreneurs. This might inspire someone: Reinvent Yourself to PROSPER in 2026 and BeyondRadical Abundance and Scarcity in 2026 (0:00)- Reinventing Yourself in the Era of Automation (2:21)- Exploring Replit for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (4:00)- Creating and Moneti ... read more
great visitWe had a great visit with our little girl this morning. There were no observers. That happens this afternoon. Vika mentioned we should think about showing more affection in front of the observers. It's more in line with how Russians treat their kids. We're fine with that. We like kids so much, we fl ... 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
great commercialCommercial from Taiwan, for all you bikers out there, young and old. Dream Rangers Created by Ogilvy Taiwan Creative Director: Jennifer Hu Copywriter: Jennifer Hu, Justin Chia Art director: Leah Chen Producer: Abby Ku ... read more
thirteen trees to plantApple — some for cider, some for eating; Cherry — one died so we need to replace it; Ginko — I didn't know this one's medicinal! Don't have it; Mulberry — this one came up by itself; Oak — just one but a different kind of oak? No acorns; Pear — just planted last year; White Willow — what aspirin is ... read more
hackers have access to your deviceOne of our favorite scams! Our comments are interspersed in brackets and [look like this.]Hello there. Let me introduce myself first -- [Seems very polite!] I am a professional programmer, who specializes in hacking during my free time. [as most of us do]This time you were unlucky to become my next ... read more
hiking with elizabethWent hiking with my daughter, Elizabeth, yesterday evening. There's a nice little park in Thompson's Station with fairly extensive walking trails on its south end, near the water tower. We saw an owl, so, with her new birthday-gift SLR camera in hand, Elizabeth shushed and gestured for me to stop wh ... read more
how to survive the big freezeGreat ideas and tips. . It reminds me of the Amish home I was invited into last week when it was about 25⁰. It was very nice and toasty. As you know, they use their big iron stove to also heat the house. I like the tip to set up a tent to contain the heat. I already replaced the mixture of PVC pipes ... 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 feedsussf sporting director quits to take saudi role
Not a good look, but he won't be missed.
trump sends saudi nuclear deal to congress
"Riyadh must normalize relations with Israel" because Israel now runs U.S. foreign policy thanks to Trump's spinelessness.
trump suddenly questions midterm results: does anybody really believe that this 'election' was honest?
Does anyone believe that Trump is honest?
mtg says trump is unstable, calls for his removal over 'absolute madness'
Most people agree.
under trump's madness, insanity has consumed this country
Trump is just one of many insane misleaders on both sides of the aisle.
trump declares he will personally appoint the next leader of iran
Trump is now openly doing what the CIA secretly did/does.
poll: most voters say trump hasn't been successful in cleaning up deep state
I'm with the "34% Not at all successful" crowd.
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.
elon musk at milken conference: ai will replace bloated, inefficient federal government
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.
'the mark of a true champion': three-time grade i winner journalism retired
Probably for the best. Great horse, but had the worst luck.
we are winning! the ivermectin cancer revolution has made the mainstream media
Once again proving the conspiracy theorists/realists right.
the gateway experience of 432hz and exiting the hologram. have our brains become smaller?
Probably.
'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.
historic drought and unexpected fertilizer shortages could mean massive crop losses
Why would American farmers need foreign fertilizer? Don't we have enough cattle providing fertilizer?
federal judge rules trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process
Good!
fox news reports from china: 'they see everything'
Same as every other government's goal.
trump suggests he wants regime change in iran
Almost everyone now wants regime change in this country, thanks to him.
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culture
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
rules for writers
Anis Shivani: New Rules For Writers: Ignore Publicity, Shun Crowds, Refuse Recognition, and More."Why take part in the game at all? Who has ever come out of it alive, able to set up tent and build followers on the other side?
These "rules" totally go against every prescription for writing success ... read more
on the subject of bidets
Hilarious conversation I came across on the gateway pundit in the comment section of an article... No toilet paper for you! I have a bidet. Best investment eva! How do you dry your crack? It has a built-in blow (heated) dryer. Holy moly! I'm slumming it with my basic bidet! And a heated seat ... 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
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
so god made a dog
I love this. "And on the 9th day God looked down on his children and said they need a companion, so God Made A Dog. Paul Harvey-style tribute to dogs.": So God made a dog ... read more
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education
a volcano in iceland furiously erupted after thousands of small earthquakes in the area
"Residents near and around the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, were privy to a violent volcanic eruption that took place last Friday evening, March 19. A giant red cloud managed to...A Volcano In Iceland Furiously Erupted After Thousands Of Small Earthquakes In The Area..." ... 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
word of the day: fascism
Fascism is not an ideology, it's a means to power — Benito Mussolini According to Merriam Webster online, it means: a political philosophy, movement, or regime... that exalts nation and often race above the individual... In Italian, the word fascio (plural fasci) means literally bundle, and figurati ... 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
is 5g wi-fi the same as 5g cellular?
"Not at all. Many Wi-Fi names include 5G to refer to the 5GHz band, while cell phone networks refer to the fifth generation of broadband cellular networks.": https://www.androidcentral.com/5g-wi-fi-same-5g-cellular and Health Risks Associated with 5G Exposure, Small Cell Densification and New Wirele ... read more
sprint now allows editing how you appear in caller id
This is great. I think I blogged once (here), complaining that I couldn't change how my name appears on the receiving end's caller ID. It showed my legal name, William, but I wanted it to say Bill. The foreign girl in Sprint customer support clearly did not understand the concept of "nicknames" and ... read more
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family
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
recent photos of elizabeth
Elizabeth around the house... ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 1
The Leaky Faucet Vol. 4, No. 1, January 4, 1992"Everything you've ever wanted to know about anything." Diane has surgery On December 3, Diane of Hayward, CA had back surgery done on her back (always a good place to have back surgery). And, apparently, everything went well and she is now convalescin ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 6
Who names these newsletters, anyway?earthquakes, earthquakes! We're sick of earthquakes! Why doesn't the government do something!? On June 28, 1992, Southern California suffered from twin earthquakes, measuring 7.5 and 6.6 on the Richter scale. And there have been innumerable aftershocks, not to men ... read more
luncheon for elizabeth
I can't believe how nice my coworkers at Franklin are. On Friday, they had a luncheon at work for Elizabeth and Tara. They invited me, too. :) Great food, several gifts, and the biggest surprise: a money tree. Tara and I were speechless at that. It's not like my coworkers have any more 'spare' money ... read more
one too many cats
I 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
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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
restored health and vitality from ditching my cell phone
"A year ago, I was leading a normal, full, active life with no idea of the damage my mobile phone was doing to me. On July 1, 2022, I cancelled my mobile phone service ("cell phone" in the U.S) and turned off the wireless function on my computer as well as the modem. I made these changes at the requ ... read more
signs of a stroke
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters... S.T.R.A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally . He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 ... read more
the next big reason to give the cdc more tax dollars
" Throw money at it. 2 years of Wearing a mask, (that never protected the child), 2 years of Social Distancing. 2 Years of telling a child that an unvaccinated person will infect you; could possibly kill you. Yes, we certainly do have a youth mental health crisis. Send the bill...'. ... 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
national weather service warns of falling iguanas on cold night in miami
"The National Weather Service on Tuesday warned people in South Florida of the possibility of falling iguanas in advance of cold weather. 'This isn't something we usually forecast, but don't be surprised if you see iguanas falling from the trees tonight as lows drop into the 30s and 40s, ' the Miami ... read more
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