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 ... read more
Legally-grown, illegally smuggled. The Canadians are crushing – on the pot industry, that is.
After former Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau legalized Cannabis in Canada, the market quickly became saturated, and the surplus ‘high-strength’ weed is being supplied to smugglers and shipped i ... read more
Hearing 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 f ... read more
Includes frequency, spirituality and other paranormal things. I don't agree with all of it, but it's worth watching.
See "Mind-Blowing: Hodges & Westall Go Further on Hidden Gold, Zero Point Energy & Portals"
On Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 at 12:13 AM, someone wrote: Dave Hodges is a delusional idio ... read more
.Food history is basically a scrapbook of misunderstandings, stereotypes, and Europeans projecting their fantasies onto other cultures. Let's walk through a few of the most interesting examples. Here are some of the biggest offenders -- dishes whose names gesture toward a people or place, but the co ... read more
Working 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
Really 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
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 to horse racing. I asked Copilot, and here is the result... Every spring, as the Kentucky Derby field loads in ... read more
Pretty 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
Interesting.
"The proposed new contractor, Axon, already provides the city’s Tasers and body-worn cameras.
After months of public pressure, the city of Denver plans to stop using its network of Flock Safety cameras. Instead, city leaders hope to install a similar system operated by Axon, a comp ... read more
Here are the links to all five eBooks: Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way. And I've now got the printed versions listed on there, too. Go to DobiePokorny.com for those same links as well as each one's blurb/synopsis, along with links to every epi ... read more
I took my wife's car to Honest-1 Auto Repair in Spring Hill today. A warning light has been saying 'oil change required' for a few months now, but she doesn't drive much. Works from home. Once the odometer finally reached the mileage suggested on the last oil change sticker, though, I scheduled an a ... read more
At 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
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Tennessee is regularly rated as one of, if not THE best states to retire in. No state income tax. There's no ocean nearby but eastern TN has mountains (and bears), while the rest is mostly hilly. Memphis is a hellhole (government housing projects make up half of that city), and Nashville always ... read more
Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch. . The 'first pitch' video is now missing from the Times, so there's now a link to the original news report, alt ... read more
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 disarm ... read more
Photo by Freepik The business world isn't reserved for a particular mold of person. It rewards thinkers, planners, connectors, and bold decision-makers--qualit ... read more
I keep joining these other social networking sites, only to be disappointed. The main problem is they insist I upload my contact list, which I refuse to do. You're welcome. :)Maybe this one middot ... read more
Psychology, student counseling services, music, law and dentistry programs at Texas public universities have the most low-performing programs in terms of debt to earnings ratio, according to the report. ... read more
by Bill We witnessed a pigeon's demiseRight here on the dock o' the BayThere was nothing we could doNothing we could sayIt just wasn't the pigeon's day We tried mouth-to-beakAnd the Heimlich techniqueBut the pigeon ... read more
Care2 -- largest online community for healthy and green living, human rights and animal welfare. Care2 gives you the tools to make the impossible possible. Sign Trending Petitions ... read more
Barbara Glanz, an author, speaker and expert on employee motivation and performance, has a book that you may want to check out, Handle with CARE: Motivating and Retaining Employees. It's full of creative, low-cost ways to raise morale, ... read more
For the most comprehensive and official reference, check out the Unicode Consortium's Full Emoji List It includes: Every emoji character and sequence Their Unicode code poin ... read more
The environmental law organization EarthJustice celebrated a huge victory for farm-workers and children on Thursday after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to ban all food uses of a toxic pesticid ... read more
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 ... read more
You should NEVER eat unripe Search for similar articles. That caution aside, this is good to know if you're ever starving or just have the munchies while wandering through your back y ... read more
Today we were finally able to celebrate Gotcha Day with our now-16-year-old daughter, Elizabeth. She and I both forgot on the actual day, December 10th. Her mom, Tara, remembered but Elizabeth was working late, Tara knew it would not wo ... read more
This first one, lexico, is a great site on this subject, though a LOT of the words they list are never used by anyone but dilettantes (from the French and, surprisingly, not listed there ... read more
One name, five books, a singular journey...by William Arthur Holmes
Dobie spends his 20s in L.A., bouncing between temp jobs, and gets involved with a cult member named Venelia. When that ends badly, he escapes to Kuala Lumpur, where he's swept into the orbit of Riva, a secret-agent-in-training.
Dobie next finds himself in Nashville where he marries a Riva look‑alike. When he and a co-worker turn whistleblower against their employer, they end up in Witness Protection.
Dobie comes out of hiding and returns to his hometown, Louisville. He thinks his luck has turned when he wins the lottery. And it might have, had he not taken that money and run for president. Unsurprisingly, that ends badly, too.
Trying to make sense of the universe, Dobie takes the next logical step, writes a manifesto, and hits the road on a speaking tour. The universe -- or at least its representative in the form of a little blue alien named Semmy -- is not helpful.
While evading Colonel Charonne and his enforcer, Major Watson, Dobie's luck takes a turn for the better upon meeting Kaylie -- the first thing in his universe that actually makes sense.
A rent increase forced the owners of October Books to move locations in Southampton. They used a crowd funding campaign and loans to buy a former bank location about 500 feet down the street for $400,000.Cool!
Read the rest here: Human-chain-helps-British-book-store-move-down-the-street ... read more
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 pa ... read more
According 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
.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, California
This alloc ... read more
Here are the links to all five eBooks: Temporary Insanity, Operation Detour, Dobie's Dilemma, Lottery President and Another Way. And I've now got the printed versions listed on there, too. Go to DobiePokorny.com for those same links as well as each one's blurb/synopsis, along with links to every epi ... read more
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
I'm attaching pictures we made of Astrakhan and our room. We are staying at the Hotel Azimut in Astrakhan. They are going through major renovations right now. It's kind of funny to see the interior design mix. The lobby is decorated in Art Deco while the rooms are decorated in traditional Russian de ... read more
The adventure begins. A quiet, unassuming young man and his devoted wife and kids set out for parts unknown, unless you count Missouri as known. Not knowing what tomorrow may bring, they laugh in the face of uncertainty. Collectively, they raise their fists and shout, "Providence, what hast thou in ... read more
Elizabeth spent her first official full day at daycare yesterday. The teacher went on and on about how wonderful and good and helpful she was. I say "first official" day because Tara took her to a free trial day last week. Daycare is probably a lot like the orphanage, which is why she flourishes the ... read more
We'll be spending the night in Moscow, after all, and flying down to Astrakhan tomorrow afternoon. I was stressed out without an internet or even a usable power connection. But I'm obviously connected now. I had the power converters, but not the three-prong-to-two-prong adapter that I have plenty of ... read more
Oh my gosh! She's a handful!Well, we the orphanage without much incident. She told the orphanage staff that she wanted to leave in the car. But, she refused to let me or Bill hold her hand or touch her other than put her snowsuit and boots on. The orphanage director walked her out and then Vika, ou ... read more
With the recent headline news about the Russian adoption that went very very wrong, I have been asked by many friends and family about my opinion of the situation. I've not been able to really articulate my feelings about it, but I do have a strong opinion. I think the best way to answer the questi ... read more
Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch.. The 'first pitch' video is now missing from the Times, so there's now a link to the original news report, although YouTube has marked it 'offensive to some viewers.' Who are these viewers? Ridiculous. Here's another link. UPDATE: No ... read more
See articles below on the effects of fluoride.Harvard Study Finds Fluoride Lowers IQ -- Published in Federal Gov't JournalBuilding a Database of Developmental Neurotoxicants: Evidence from Human and Animal StudiesImpact of fluoride on neurological development in childrenFLUORIDE CONTENT OF BOTTLED W ... read more
Tara and I Nashville for Chicago on a Thursday morning. At the last minute I decided to let my cat Myca out. I figured he would return shortly after doing his "business" in the neighbor's bushes, as usual, and I could then lock him in the house for the duration of our trip. When he didn't return as ... read more
"So far, CropMobster has managed to distribute nearly half a million kilograms of food, which has brought in close to a million dollars in revenue for small producers.Full article here ... read more
Some random spammer (TommieSkask) sent me this, but it was interesting. Probably written by AI, but I cleaned it up and am publishing it. See below.
Packing for a multi-day upland bike journey demands detailed planning and deliberation to ensure you have everything you need for a successful trip. S ... read more
Monitor Your Financial Activities Regularly reviewing your bank statements and account activities is crucial. This habit helps you catch unauthorized transactions or discrepancies early on. If you notice anything suspicious, contact your bank immediately. Regular check-ins with your financial insti ... read more
I was in no rush to leave and didn't hit the road until 9:30 on my drive from middle Tennessee to Saint Robert, Missouri. I could never remember that name, calling it Saint Something in my head. Even now, I wanted to type Saint Thomas. How many saints are there, anyway? The drive was blissfully unev ... read more
"The CDC attempted to address the opioid problem in the US five years ago by curtailing the prescription of opioids. The result was that deaths are as high as ever and people with chronic pain are suffering. Many people have had severe pain or know someone who does. Back pain is...'. ... read more
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