today is steve’s birthday!
trump orders major overhaul of childhood vaccine policiesTrump 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
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
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 tuitio ... 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 back ... 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 fu ... 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
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
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
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
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 silverIn 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 cu ... 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 home school 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 ... read more
unvaccinated singles have their own dating app... and it's workingIt was inevitable. Know any singles who refuse to date vaxxed 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. From: Jeffrey Prather On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 12:12 PM, someone wrote: See the rest here. ... 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
my myracehorse 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
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7-foot robot at dallas love field airport watches for unmasked travelers, will notify law enforcement of potential crimesRemind me to never use that airport. "A 7-foot robot at Dallas Love Field Airport is watching for unmasked passengers and will notify law enforcement of potential crimes. What could possibly go wrong? The robot, dubbed SCOT, was installed last month to determine if they are capable of efficiently su ... read more
auto repair and maintenance estimatesWe hear this is a good website to estimate how much a car repair should cost. : Auto Repair and Maintenance Estimates ~ Auto Shop and Mechanic Ratings : RepairPal."RepairPal independently certifies auto repair shops nationwide for superior training, quality tools, fair... ... read more
finding your footing after life takes an unexpected turnMajor life changes affect everyone. Whether it's a career shift, a move to a new place, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or becoming a parent, these moments disrupt routines and challenge identity. This article explores practical, human-centered approaches for managing and adapting to ... read more
best thrillers of all-timeAccording to the Telegraph, anyway. An interesting list. Several if not most of these were that author's first published novel. I've actually read half of these, though it's been years. I should read them again.The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon (1959)The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy ( ... read more
donation to harmony havenWe just donated to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue. This recent snowstorm knocked down fencing, along with their shelter. And don't forget these guys: Adopt-a-horse here or hereOther sites, articles and pages regarding Harmony HavenFacebookTikTok (1)TikTok (2)Local Gyms and Fitness ... read more
alternatives to youtubeA reminder that there are alternatives to YouTube. See below: Banned · BitChute · Brand New Tube · Brighteon · Funny or Die · Item Fix · Limited State · Live Leak · London Real · Minds · Odysee · Rumble · RuTube &mi ... read more
back in moscow (11/26/2007)We made it. The flight was horrible. I think I slept about 30 seconds out of the 11 hour flight. It was not a full flight, and half the people around us were able to take up two or three seats, but we weren't quick enough. The other movie on the flight was Next with Nicholas Cage and Julianne Moore. ... read more
how to secure your water supply for emergencies"Treat the water with bleach once a month. This will help prevent algae growth. All you need is 1/4 teaspoon per gallon of water, or 2 to 4 tablespoons for a 55-gallon barrel. Beneficial microbes can also be used in lieu of bleach. One such product is Nutri-Life BAM3Test the pH of your water once a ... read more
pictures of our life in astrakhanTonight is our last night in Astrakhan. So, I thought I'd post some pictures of where we've been living for the past 19 days. We've had many battles over clothing. She thinks I put too much clothes on her. In the hotel room, she wears her thermals. But, she loves her boots. So, she often walks aroun ... read more
korean research team may have found the secret to water desalinizationIt's actually been around for years, but it's always good to see new improvements.
"Could the holy grail of turning salt water to drinkable water finally be upon us? A new report from Interesting Engineering seems to suggest that could be the case - detailing a new nanofiber membrane, developed by Yunchul Woo and his team at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Buildin ... read more
elon musk flooded with requests to buy facebook, linkedin and youtube to return free speech to those platformsIf you came here looking for an actual article, you'll be disappointed. The title has more words than the article, or did until I wrote this sentence. This is a joke, though I wouldn't be surprised to hear this is actually happening. Elon never calls just to chat anymore, though, so I don't know. ... read more
radioactivity around chernobyl reduced by 47% using only processes of earthWow, this is great! Next stop Fukishima?As they committed to doing last April, on the occasion of the 35th commemoration of the Chernobyl accident, the Swiss-based company Exlterra has reported spectacular results after one year of decontamination on a 2.5 acre plot of land (1 hectare), located in t ... read more
syndichain launches first version of its open, censorship-resistant news aggregatorWe've got your censorship-resistant news aggregator right here at https://friendsnews.com/news.
"Since Syndichain is built on a public blockchain, its data is also open and public. Every post, comment, and like is stored on a distributed public ledger which can be viewed at any time via Syndichain's block viewer.... ... 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, and 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 -- for the most part -- 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 may or may not be the love of his life.
Here is a cringe-worthy podcast all about it, created by Copilot AI.
external news feedsjudge allows medical kidnap of child based on perceived autism of parents
Gates and Musk are said to be a touch autistic (and narcissistic). Should their kids have been taken from them?
gop senators saying we need to be a check against trump's overreach
Yes, they do. That's their job, always.
federal judge rules trump admin may not remove people to third countries without due process
Good!
elon musk at milken conference: ai will replace bloated, inefficient federal government
I look forward to it replacing bloviating CEOs.
why did nearly 60,000 migrants suddenly storm the border into spain?
It was probably Trump/Netanyahu, in retaliation.
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.
u.s. imposes visa bans on key figures involved in global censorship pressure
...unless they're pro-Israel.
most voters say trump hasn't been successful in cleaning up 'deep state,' poll finds
I'm with the "34% Not at all successful" crowd.
'i was wrong': sportscaster apologizes for condemning basketball star who refused covid vaccine
99% of government and media talking heads were wrong.
adl demands anti-zionists be banned off social media once and for all
Just as soon as pro-Zionists are banned, too.
the controversial call that may ultimately knock baltimore out of the playoffs
He had the ball in his hands for two steps. Horrible call.
'heart goes out' for tiger, but stop driving
Even Charlie Sheen had enough sense to hire a driver.
trump announces invasion of venezuela to come
Such a pinhead.
will federal covid indictment turn the tide on washington secrecy?
Only the removal of politicians can fix Washington secrecy.
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.
danish cattle dropping like flies after government mandates
Denmark apparently can't be trusted with animals, period.
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.
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culture
dubai is building the world's tallest residential clock tower
Another random spammer sent me this, but it was interesting, so I cleaned it up and published it. Dubai is set to add another towering figure to its skyline. The Aeternitas Tower, officially unveiled at a launch event last week, will be the world's tallest residential clock tower at a staggering 450 ... read more
a couple of books/novellas on kindle
I'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
ways to turn down unwanted men
He: Can I buy you a drink?She: Actually I'd rather have the money.He: I'm a photographer. I've been looking for a face like yours.She: I'm a plastic surgeon. I've been looking for a face like yours.He: Hi. Didn't we go on a date once? Or was it twice?She: Must've been once. I never make the same mis ... read more
reigning champions of major u.s. sports
... as of June 21, 2026 Kentucky Derby: Golden Tempo MLB: L.A. Dodgers MLS: Inter Miami NBA: New York Knicks NFL: Seattle Seahawks NHL: Carolina Hurricanes All-in-One List · Kentucky Derby and Breeders Cup Classic Winners ... read more
you cannot simply build your own free-speech version of twitter
"To build an alternate social media website with a dissenting moderation policy, you must first invent the universe. Good luck." ... read more
rules for writers
Anis Shivani: New Rules For Writers: Ignore Publicity, Shun Crowds, Refuse Recognition And More"These "rules" totally go against every prescription for writing success you'll hear as a young [new] writer from all quarters: the conformity-driven MFA system, the publishing industry's hype-machine, suc ... read more
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education
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
wind energy company fined $8 million after turbines kill 100+ eagles
All windmills/turbines with blades, no matter what they're made of, need to be replaced by one of these: a new kind of windmill."A company that runs wind farms was fined $8 million this week after its wind turbines killed more than 100 eagles. On Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that NextEr ... read more
check out a suspicious ip (internet protocol) address here
Check out an IP address at abuseipdb.com/check. Just FYI if you're not sure a visitor or emailer is legitimate. "AbuseIPDB is a project dedicated to helping combat the spread of hackers, spammers, and abusive activity on the internet." ... read more
crime reports in seattle 5 times higher amid narcotics use & violent crime in chop zone
"Seattle saw a 525-percent spike in crime reports due to violence and turmoil within the Capitol Hill Organized Protest zone, according to figures released by the city's mayor as she authorized police to clear the site....: crime-spike-seattle-chop-protesters/ ... 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
the occult influences of five modern prophets
I discuss five popular figures from the last 500 years, each of whom displayed prophetic characteristics, namely charismatic leadership as described by Max Weber. Nostradamus, Joseph Smith, Rudolf Steiner, Edgar Cayce, and Nikola Tesla come from wildly different backgrounds and appealed to a variety ... read more
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family
picture of us before court
From several days ago, the morning of our court appearance. Taken by the other adoptive family in town for their first trip, the Mees. We have one more visit today before we pick her up Monday. Our ten-day wait is over tomorrow, but because that's Sunday, we wait until Monday. Then we start the proc ... read more
free birthday dinner
We drove to Smyrna to get a free birthday dinner for Tara at a new-ish Mexican restaurant called Mi Tierra [Now Chago's]. It was her birthday recently and they give you a grace period. Dinner still ended up costing $26 after tax and tip. Tara had to study the receipt to make sure we really did get h ... read more
more pictures of elizabeth in california
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all about don
Music by a brother Conan Our cat Conan died of a kidney infection today (we had to have him put down). We had him 18-1/2 years. He seems to have known it was his last year because, unlike in the past, since Spring he had made a point of being outside on every beautiful day and enjoying it (and tryin ... read more
chandler's a good dog
Chandler's a good dog. He's been through a lot in this life (before we adopted him) and will probably never fully recover. Never fully trust anyone again. I know the feeling. Maybe that's what we have in common. Whatever it is, I just love the heck out of that dog. And now he's getting old, like me. ... read more
dog grooming
Someone 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
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life
exercise primally, move, lift, and sprint
"Moving frequently (at a slow pace) is the foundation of Primal fitness. It's what we are meant to do most often, and what we should be able to do -- walk around our environment for long periods of time without tiring or complaining about sore joints or needing to stop every few minutes to rest. Reg ... read more
new orleans
We flew into New Orleans about noon time on a Friday. Since the room wasn't ready for such an early arrival, we walked four blocks to the pier and decided to ride the paddle wheel boat "Natchez." It basically goes a mile up the Mississippi, then heads back. You'll see a lot of other international ca ... read more
spend time instead of money
Great idea!"... around the world, people are using a system of exchange that requires something everyone is, for the most part, given equally, every day: Time." (prepare for so many popups, they'll cover the entire screen): are-you-tired-banks-credit-cards-and-debt-consider-system-trading-time-inste ... read more
7-foot robot at dallas love field airport watches for unmasked travelers, will notify law enforcement of potential crimes
Remind me to never use that airport. "A 7-foot robot at Dallas Love Field Airport is watching for unmasked passengers and will notify law enforcement of potential crimes. What could possibly go wrong? The robot, dubbed SCOT, was installed last month to determine if they are capable of efficiently su ... 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
just another sunday
Wife and kid are off at this thing called "church." Maybe you've heard of it. I'm basically just hanging out waiting for the new mattress to be delivered. We told the delivery guy, "Anytime!" He sounded foreign. I hope he shows up before 10pm! Never know with these dang "ferners!" Anyway, we went ah ... read more
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