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
b-vitamin supplement can treat psoriasisNew 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 weight loss drugs may harm your healthGLP-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
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
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
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
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
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 s ... read more
fascinating info about sulfur productsIt's really amazing how vital it is for the modern world and the massive threat right now. It affects one thing which affects another and another, on and on. Gotta watch to believe it. Why Sulfur Exports from the Persian Gulf Stopped (0:00) Sulfur in Fertilizer and Tire Making (2:19) Copper, Si ... 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
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
interesting permaculture / gardening podcastIt's pretty fun and informative. Decentralize.TV - Episode 165 -- Oct 13, 2026 - William Bond on Living Soil, Water-Harvesting Swales, Hurricane Helene Lessons and Permaculture Food Independence ... 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
medicine's origins back into the 1700sLots 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
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these two phrases on your resume are why it just hit the trash canThey 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
family newsletterOld 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
leaving your markWe welcome all the visitors and students to our center, Harmony Haven. Our mission statement: "We rescue and rehabilitate horses so they can rescue and rehabilitate the people who need them most." It's all about leaving your mark or hoof print. Help others and have a better life just because ... read more
minimum wage adjusted for inflationI don't agree with this calculation, but, for what it's worth, my brother sent this out recently. [So, in case I'm wrong and he's right, which almost never happens...]50 years ago (1963) the minimum wage was 1.25. See dol.gov/whd/minwage/chart.pdf.A 1963 dime (90% silver) is now worth $1.9019 x 1.25 ... 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
blue ashes musicThese guys played in my neighborhood today (still playing, actually) for the neighborhood pool party. They're pretty good, so I thought I'd mention them here. And, apparently, one of my neighbors (or at least someone local) had to step up and fill in for someone. The website only shows the lead sing ... read more
natalia holmes photography and videostravel photography and videography on YouTube, InstaGram and Pinterest. ... read more
Check out 
The Lazy Pug Cafe:
The Lazy Pug Café was a dilapidated old farmhouse abandoned years ago. A massive, ancient oak tree, Ol' Lightnin', lurked out back while the house itself served as a sad but charming reminder of days gone by.
watch this before you buy more silverTrump's war looks like the world will go into a depression. Demand for silver looks like it'll fall. But there are many other factors. But the US dollar is also collapsing. So if you've got cash and that cash is decreasing in purchasing power, precious metals are still the best deal. Mike Adams expl ... read more
how to pursue self-improvement without burning out right awayImage from FreePik.com Introduction Everyone wants to improve. Yet in the chase for 'better,' many people end up running themselves into the ground. Self-improvement shouldn't feel like self-destruction. It's about sustainable growth, not endless grind. Think of progress as a marathon made of sprint ... read more
people can be fat and fitGood news! "Nearly half of fat people are just as healthy as slim people - and at no more risk of developing heart problems or cancer, researchers claim. Doing exercise can offset the dangers of being obese, the researchers found. The study - which is the largest of its kind - abolishes the notio ... read more
struggle in the vegetable gardenNo, not just me and my pathetic crop management. While that's definitely been a struggle, there have apparently been physical altercations going on in the garden, specifically on top of the onions. The tops of those plants -- once so proud and erect -- are all now bent over. I hope they're not broke ... read more
pro microphone hand-made in the usaGot this spam that I thought others might actually find interesting/useful... My name is Phil Routh, and I work with TzAudioe.com, reaching out to introduce our team. Our company is one of the distributors of TZ Audios LLC. ...we've just launched a Talent Moment Project, so we'd love to invite you t ... read more
american man walks through most dangerous neighborhood in rosario"In the past few decades, one city in Argentina has begun to develop a rather unsavory reputation for criminality. Rosario, which connects the north of Argentina to Buenos Aires through the Parana River, is actually a fairly beautiful city. But as with many places, there are two different sides to i ... read more
5000 years of wages in one giant timelineInteresting. Key Takeaways: In ancient times, wages were paid daily. Over time, payday shifted with technology, laws, and scale. Biweekly pay dominates today, yet timing gaps still create pressure. Earned Wage Access gives employees flexibility by unlocking already-earned wages alongside payroll. ... 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 feeds'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.
kiev ignoring trump
Everyone ignores Trump these days.
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.
iran to accept bitcoin for strait of hormuz transit as ceasefire takes hold
I wonder if this was part of the plan all along, making digital currency an integral part of the world economy?
'heart goes out' for tiger, but stop driving
Even Charlie Sheen had enough sense to hire a driver.
plurality of americans say big health insurance companies are driving up medical costs
A plurality of Americans are right.
former cia officer reveals how politicians are compromised through blackmail and control mechanisms
You mean like Epstein? Yeah, we know.
argentina demands uk halt falklands oil project
Milei pretends to protest against his Israeli handlers.
we should not 'integrate' our military with any foreign nation!
No kidding. This can't be Constitutional.
84% of germans believe people afraid to speak their mind, fearing consequences
84% of Germans know how the world works.
after stranger gives boy a piano, a 'mozart level' is revealed in spite of autism
Probably because of autism.
chd scientists dispel 23-year-old study debunking mmr vaccine's link to autism
In other words, they debunked the debunking. These double negatives annoy me.
early farmers figured out 'engineering wonder,' building huge irrigation system without government or chief
Governments and "leaders" just get in the way.
good news in history, july 5
I wouldn't call this good news, but it is notable.
brit hume shuts down claims moon landing was fake
The article gives credible evidence of the actual landing(s), but Hume himself does nothing to prove or disprove anything.
america's enemies, who's on the list?
Probably anyone who disagrees with Israel... on anything.
are you undergoing cognitive agency surrender?
Good questions to ask yourself.
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culture
a line from macbeth fits trump to a t
Everything that comes out of Donald J. Trump's mouth is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. ... 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
mongolian throat singing
This (Wolf Totem by The HU) is wild. Surprisingly catchy... and a little bit scary. My daughter says it sounds like it's from a horror movie. :)You might also like All-Time Favorite Songs, Current Favorite Songs or Favorite Lines from Songs ... 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
I stumbled upon these old photos and couldn't resist writing this. They were such GREAT dogs.First, it was Joey. Then Chandler said, Me too, Dad! Daisy, though -- always the sensible one -- said, Those boys are crazy! and she stayed home to play with her Lambie, as any sensible dog would do. ... 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
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education
engineer makes cellphone with rotary dial
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
meteorite that could hold secrets of solar system hits family driveway. they thought it was charcoal from grill
"An English family has been astounded to find themselves at the center of a major scientific discovery that's had scientists weak at the knees--as their driveway has been hit by the most valuable space rock ever to fall on Britain. ... read more
rfk jr. on jfk's attempts to end the cold war
"Bolshakov smuggled a letter, the first of 21 declassified in 1993, to JFK's press secretary, Pierre Salinger, in a folded newspaper. In it, Khrushchev expressed regret about Vienna and embraced JFKs proposal for a path to peace and disarmament." ... 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
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
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
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family
our first (and best-ever) dog, daisy
Daisy, in various glamor poses. And don't miss the puppy versus kitty (Sunny) death match video! ... read more
an entire week with elizabeth
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
a few more videos
I finally edited these a little bit and uploaded them:Chandler hanging outElizabeth's baby shower in FebruaryElizabeth's b-day party in AprilAll videos listed, belowvimeo.com/Elizabeth's First Halloweenvimeo.com/user767842vimeo.com/Chandler Hanging Outvimeo.com/Holmes Russian Adoption, part 1vimeo.c ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 10
The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 10 -- Worldwide Circulation -- December 6, 1989 Newsletter sold! The Holmes Family Newsletter was involved in a hostile takeover. A group of Japanese investors have taken control of the Newsletter by means of a leveraged buy-out. Luckily, they're letting Bill ... read more
a warning to pet owners with kids
I had to take our dog Chandler (my "best puppy", the "big man", or "Chanva" as our daughter used to call him) to the vet Thursday. I had discovered while giving him a bath what looked like a bloody gash on his throat. I was horrified. I literally gasped as drops of blood dripped into the bathwater. ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 7
The Holmes Family Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 7, October 5, 1989[Let's face it, these things are going to just keep coming.] Steve arrested ... read more
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life
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
at least 28 bird and mammal species have been saved from extinction since 1993
"Conservation efforts have saved at least 28 bird and mammal species from becoming extinct since the year 1993, a study has concluded. Researchers from the UK analysed 73 of the world's most threatened species and predicted how many would have gone extinct were it not for conservation efforts. ... read more
your intellect and thoughts originate in your heart, not your brain
Your most sane thoughts, anyway. "Those of us who have been educated in Western Culture today have been taught to believe that the center of a person's consciousness and thoughts is our brain. Like a computer that contains a microprocessor that allows the computer to accomplish all of its various ta ... read more
please donate to harmony haven
Please DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks. Please donate by clicking here. Thank you!Or go here: harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donationsAnd, last but not least (and possibly best of all), you can use AmazonSmile instead ... read more
a week of testing
Took a test yesterday. Hope I passed! New job depends on it! Hope I did better than the previous day's job-related test. That one was on Windows 7 and Server 2008 techie stuff, and I just haven't kept up with Win 7, not as a tech, especially in regard to its various corporate scenarios. The test onl ... 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
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