manchester united reach agreement with pochettinoUPDATE: 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
paulo freire's revolutionary approach to literacyIn 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
global study reports rise in chronic kidney diseaseChronic 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
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
a new free-speech platform, pickax.comThis 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
drones vs helicoptersHearing the helicopter hovering over the nearby freeway this morning makes me wonder if cities/reporters are going to start using drones instead of helicopters for traffic reports/investigations any time soon.COPILOT: Short answer: yes — drones are already being tested and used, but they won’t fully ... 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
survey finds only one-third of women under 25 have a positive view of menThis is shocking information and is a major reason to homeschool 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 w ... read more
unvaccinated singles have their own dating app... and it's workingIt 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. See the rest from Jeffrey Prather here. ... read more
financial analyst guru with great adviceFrom oil to bonds and crypto to silver and gold, this is advice worth your time. "A few months ago during the Middle East war breakout, I bought 10x leveraged Brent oil futures and made well over a 400% gain in a week. When I got overconfident and ignored the charts, I took losses, until I went b ... read more
my horsesI 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
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
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
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
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
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breakthrough tech to store food unrefrigerated for weeksWow, this is huge!"Expensive refrigeration was cutting into Vipul Saran’s profits. As an undergrad in India, and the third generation in his family to work in agriculture, Saran had started a new venture: exporting potatoes from western Uttar Pradesh to the Middle East. But the high cost of cold sto ... read more
an entire day with elizabethI can't believe I made it. Of course, it's not over yet. It's only dinner time. It's been a LONG day. I'm at McDonald's as I write this. I tried to get online with their free wi-fi, but you have to have an account already before you can use it. Now I know. For some reason, this McDonald's reminded m ... read more
professor brandon garrett on corporate criminal immigration prosecutions"Immigration laws are criminally enforced not just against individuals, but also against corporations. For individuals, federal immigration prosecutions are a mass phenomenon. More than a third of the federal criminal docket – nearly 40,000 cases each year – consists of prosecutions of persons charg ... read more
supermarket meat tainted with drug-resistant bacteriaAnother reason to go vegetarian, although their math isn't right. Forty-seven percent is much worse than "1 in 4." Maybe we should actually read the article? :): 1 In 4 Supermarket Meat Samples Tainted With Drug-Resistant Bacteria"Consumers may be weary of hearing about what's wrong with their meat ... read more
the creative's map to getting discovered (and paid for it)by Michelle Casey of doityourself.com In a world where visibility can make or break a creative career, learning how to be seen matters as much as mastering your craft. Whether you're a painter, fashion designer, ceramicist, or indie musician — the same rules of creative discovery apply: show up, str ... read more
mweh yeddum v aeroport eta ootraYou probably guessed what that means: We are going to the aiport this morning. It's probably not grammatically correct, but I ain't got no time for linguistic correctitude. :)Unlike last time when the cat kept waking me up, this time I was able to get a good night's sleep. I was up at 5:30, but I go ... read more
more than half using prescription drugs quit after using cannabis and cbd"A survey on cannabidoil (CBD) usage found that women are more likely than men to use CBD; and once they start using it, they quit traditional forms of big pharma painkillers like Tylenol, ibuprofen, and Vicodin, Forbes reported." A local (middle Tennessee) place to get CBD (in the course of treatme ... read more
physicists build circuit that generates clean, limitless power from graphene"A team of University of Arkansas physicists has successfully developed a circuit capable of capturing graphene's thermal motion and converting it into an electrical current. An energy-harvesting circuit based on graphene could be incorporated into a chip to provide clean, limitless, low-voltage pow ... read more
sunlight can turn seawater into clean drinking water in minutes"New technology purifies water using sunlight using a metal-organic framework. These so-called MOFs separate the salty solute found in brackish and seawater. The concept could provide potable water for millions of people across the world.Scientists have developed new technology that can turn seawate ... read more
rules for writersAnis 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 yo ... read more
can your cat drive you to suicide?Diane:The answer is "yes", but not through parasite worms. Mostly through bringing live animals into the house and letting them loose so you can encounter them whilst sitting on the commode. Bill:That, or they wake you up every two hours during the night wanting in and out, every single night of yo ... read more
pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farmsThis could prove useful as food (and gas) prices soar this coming year: Where to Find Pick-Your-Own Fruit and Vegetable Farms/Orchards for Local, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Pumpkins, Along With Canning, Freezing & Preserving Instructions!"Find a pick your own farm near you! This website provides lo ... read more
vaccine mandate for military defeated, new bill restores basic rightsGreat! Now do that for the rest of the country... as this guy wants. "Republicans will push the Biden administration to re-enlist all service members who were discharged for refusing to take the experimental...". ... read more
possible cure for hair lossThere may be hope yet! "Inhibiting a family of enzymes inside hair follicles that are suspended in a resting state restores hair growth, a new study has found. In experiments with mouse and human hair follicles, researchers found that drugs that inhibit the Janus kinase (JAK) family of enzymes promo ... 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 feedsiraq announces massive oil discovery near saudi border
This means, of course, US/Israel will have to invade... for democracy.
up to 80,000 african migrants have crossed from morocco into spain
Not Spain, proper. A Spanish enclave in Morocco.
poll: most voters say trump hasn't been successful in cleaning up deep state
I'm with the "34% Not at all successful" crowd.
trump suddenly questions midterm results: does anybody really believe that this 'election' was honest?
Does anyone believe that Trump is honest?
'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.
the last emperor of chaos
Pretty much, yep.
hegseth fires back at 'loser' massie
Massie's real aim should've been impeachment of Hegseth's loser boss, Trump.
fox news reports from china: 'they see everything'
Same as every other government's goal.
trump tells airlines venezuela's airspace is 'closed in its entirety' as tensions rise
Trump is creating his own little Bay of Pigs scenario.
our first amendment stands as a major block to the ability to hammer disinformation out of existence
Poor guy can't shut people up fast enough.
elon musk at milken conference: ai will replace bloated, inefficient federal government
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.
more tech leaders learning that ai cannot replace humans, efficiency and accuracy actually getting worse
The chatbots we have to deal with are a prime example.
kiev ignoring trump
Everyone ignores Trump these days.
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.
is ai the preamble to creating the idiocracy?
I thought the idiocracy was already here.
justice clarence thomas says legal precedents are 'not the gospel'
I'm glad someone realizes the "because that's how it's always been done" mentality is not always the right approach.
trump administration claims cuba imported drones to attack america
Manufacturing an excuse to invade, I see.
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culture
elements of a story
They say... "What are the elements of a story? The five basic elements of a story are setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. Three additional elements, point of view, tone, and style, help shape how the story is told. Together, these eight elements give a story its structure, meaning, and ... read more
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
you have a donation from clay tousey
They try hard on this one to look legitimate, but the fact remains that nobody shares their money with strangers unless it's a charity. This notification memo has been sent to you three times without a response from you and this will be the last time and I do hope you receive it. I am Clay Tousey a ... read more
cracking up over lottery president
Here's one of my brothers reading my book, Lottery President. He seems to be enjoying it. I swear I didn't pay him to do this. New book out! Here's my Amazon Author's Page, where you can find both the paperback and Kindle versions of Lottery President and Operation Detour of your own. :)The Kindle b ... read more
thought for today (4/17/2020)
"It's easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled!" — Mark Twain ... read more
If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you do, you're misinformed.A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory.A classic is a book that is praised by all and read by no one.Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it! Nothing spoils a good story like t ... read more
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education
is it not written in your law that ye are gods?
Q: Evangelical Christians criticize the New Age principle that we are all God in disguise. They say that this is Luciferian thinking. So, how do they get around this quote? biblehub.com
A: I had an article on my website (see We're Better Than We Think We Are) referring to the 82nd Psalm. After res ... read more
vaccine bill of rights
I just sent this to my U.S. Senators. You should do the same. Here are the links to your representatives: usa.gov. I added "Remember the Nuremberg Code?" "Dear Senator __________,As your constituent, I support a Vaccine Bill of Rights (see vaccine-bill-of-rights) to protect myself from unconstituti ... read more
the pyramids were giant musical instruments
Cool! "Ancient people used sound power. It's less power than what we are used to, but ten thousand years ago this would've been revolutionary. When they weren't mechanically generating sound, they used choruses to chant a single tone. To this day people still gather and chant a single tone." . ... 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
san francisco in 1906
Things were a lot more freely-moving back then. And the kids seemed to be having fun. Reminds me of Russian traffic today, only they have slightly newer forms of transportation now. :)"A film taken from a streetcar traveling down Market Street in San Francisco in 1906, a few days before the earthqua ... read more
what it means to "mine" bitcoin
Prompted and edited by Bill. Mining Bitcoin — or any proof-of-work-based cryptocurrency — is essentially the process of validating transactions and securing the network by solving complex mathematical puzzles. Here's a breakdown of what that really means:
What "Mining" Actually Involves
Transac ... read more
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family
russian bureaucracy
Oh... 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
tuesday (11/27/2007)
Time flies when you lose nine hours. We fly to Astrakhan this afternoon. This morning, we'll be having the free breakfast that the hotel offers. Then we'll exchange our dollars for rubles (before the dollar devalues even more). I could've done that yesterday, but I ... just ... didn't ... feel like ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 2 no 15
NEWS, ETC. Vol. 2, No. 15, December 18, 1990"Christmas Issue" Lucy to Host ChristmasLucy will be having Christmas at her house this year. It's a potluck affair. Only those with food will be allowed in. Says Lucy, "It'll be very informal. No dinner table. If you have someplace else to go, feel free." ... read more
contentment is...
...lying in bed, social networking on my laptop, listening to my wife and daughter fight/tease each other in the other room, while I've got the cat cuddled up on my left and two out of three pugs cuddled up on my right. ... read more
we're home! (for good, this time)
And now I'm going to bed! :) I'll blog tomorrow. ... read more
51-1/2 hours
That's how long before we leave Astrakhan for Moscow. Not that we're counting or anything. The bad thing about these in-country flights is that they don't use "jetways," those expandable tubes that protect you from the weather as you get on and off the plane. You are out there exposed on the tarmac, ... read more
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life
reduce wi-fi to attract butterflies and bees to your garden
Attract butterflies and bees to your garden, reduce wi-fi. "A happy garden is a wireless-free garden. Decades of research has already determined that plants and insects as well as animals and people are harmed by exposure to wireless radiation.": (see related links here)See also: New-Houses-Killing- ... read more
"New research out of Cornell University that's been published in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren't the only fans of cannabis.
Bees are agriculture’s number one pollinator. Without these black and yellow little buzzers, we wouldn’t have blueberries, almonds, watermelon, and so man ... read more
maybe cashiers need to wear gloves
Maybe their customers should wear gloves, too. Via BPA Coats Cash Register Receipts. Here's what they say at the end of the article: "In January, the Food and Drug Administration, which previously called BPA safe, announced it has "some concerns" about the chemical's potential effects on brain deve ... read more
urban forests of ny revealed: the city has 5 million trees
"Most visitors think of New York's parks as the only place to find trees. However, a new study found New York City has over 5 million 'forested natural areas' along with 666,000 street trees."
: dailymail.co.uk ... read more
your community business blueprint: key steps to launch and thrive
Starting a business in your community can be an exciting and rewarding venture. Whether you're driven by a passion for a particular product or service, or you're eager to fill a gap in the local market, taking the right steps can set you on the path to success. Here's how you can effectively launch ... read more
candwich, sandwich in a can goes on sale
Not a bad idea!Candwich: Sandwich in a can goes on sale"The American makers of the Candwich, a sandwich in a can which can be dispensed by vending machines and is opened like a can of Coke, say it's the best thing since sliced bread." ... read more
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