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.' 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
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
equine recoveryThis is nice to see: "When Recovery Is Possible. We Make It Our Mission. The HISA Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF) exists to provide a safety net when a racehorse suffers a career-ending but treatable injury. HERF ensures immediate access to quality veterinary treatment and rehabilitation in o ... 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 tuition re ... 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 morningAt first light, I let Cleo out to go potty. A little later than usual, it's normally still dark or mostly dark out by the time I've fed her and she's finished inhaling her food. I stood watching her through the glass door. I sometimes prop the door open to let the cool morning air in, but it was no ... 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
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
how to build confidence and reach your goals starting todayBusy parents juggling work and wellness, mid-career professionals carrying heavy expectations, and caregivers who keep everyone else on track often hit the same wall: goals stay clear, but follow-through feels inconsistent. The core tension is exhausting, building self-confidence seems to require ex ... 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 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
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
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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
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
she's warming up to usWe had her laughing, smiling and giggling today. I pushed her around on the three-wheeler, then "flew" her around the room. She even let us chase her around, and it didn't scare her when I chased her!She seemed more comfortable with Tara than she was with me today, so that's good. They can do "girli ... read more
signs of a strokeSTROKE: 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
an entire week with elizabethYou 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
parents code of ethicsSigning my daughter up for softball, I had to laugh at this (stripped down) Parents Code of Ethics:I will encourage good sportsmanshipI will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.I will remember that the game is for the youth -- not adults.I guess ... read more
dr. otto warburg discovered the cause of cancer and prescribed a natural cureWow! And just more proof that you cannot (never have been able to) trust the "healthcare" industry to have your best interest at heart. "Dr. Otto Warburg discovered the cause and cure for cancer. In 1926 he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physiology for his cancer research, in particular, his " ... read more
preikestolen, one of norway's most visited attractions"Preikestolen is one of Rogaland county, Norway's most visited attractions, and one of the country's most spectacular photo subjects. It has been named one of the world's most spectacular viewing points by both CNN Go and Lonely Planet. It rises 604 metres above the Lysefjord.": Visit NorwayUPDATE: ... read more
harmony haven therapeutic riding and horse rescueWe have started our non-profit organization in Cottonwood. Harmony Haven Therapy Riding and Horse Rescue. We will add you to our mailing list if you want updates (we now have 3 horses for our riders). Hope to hear from everyone. — Jeannie, 2008Click below to see how much they've changed since this o ... read more
moving to missouriThe 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
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
holmes family newsletter vol 4 no 8The Leaping Lizard Vol. 4, No. 8, October 20, 1992 EDITOR'S NOTE ...After Grandma's recent birthday party (see article below), this newsletter was swamped with requests from people wanting to be added to our mailing list. (Someone had apparently smuggled in a copy of the latest issue.) Anyway, our p ... read more
russian bureaucracyOh... 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
for horse race fansI love it! This is great. Watch on Tumblr ... read more
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Temporary Insanity:
Long before winning the lottery and running for president, Dobie was living in L.A. working as a word processing temp. He thought this latest assignment was just another gig... until he met Venelia, Elroy and the Dynamos.
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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 feedsjustice 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.
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?
abbott says teachers will have certification suspended over social media posts
So much for freedom of speech.
no easy answers for a triple crown under siege
There's a VERY easy answer: space the races out more.
the likeliest way that world war three will result
We're in the middle of World War 3 already.
usmnt needs ambitious post-world cup succession plan
Preferably with nothing but Americans at the helm.
'multiple security failures' to blame for flydubai attack
How convenient!
rfk jr plans overhaul of child vaccine schedule: report
This is long overdue. Childhood vaccinations have gotten ridiculous.
hillary's russia hoax the greatest political scandal we'll see in our lifetime
No, the covid scam is still the biggest scam of all time... so far.
phillies clinch nl east with wild win vs. dodgers
Phillies Karen was not in attendance.
zelensky prolonging fighting to avoid answering for corruption polish mep
... a lot like Trump is doing with Iran!
singapore launches world-first data center powered by human brain cells
GlobalResearch.ca says: It assures the public that the cells are NOT taken from human brains or fetal tissue.
ex-fifa prez backs call to 'stay away' from wc
The ridiculously high ticket prices are accomplishing that.
'open the f**kin' strait': trump threatens to 'blow everything up' if no iran deal by tuesday
The man is deranged. Read this.
despite being the richest country in the world, it doesn't really seem like people are enjoying that wealth
Most of that wealth is held by banks, corporations and oligarchs, not "the people."
trump advisor to washington post: in maga, we are not bibi fans
No sane person is.
the last emperor of chaos
Pretty much, yep.
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culture
portfolio manager from stockholm, sweden
My name is [doesn't matter], a portfolio manager from Stockholm, Sweden and a custodian of the Late David Holmes certificate of deposit (CD) valued fortune. [here we go] I sent you an initial email without a reply, Just curious if you received the email I sent ... on a matter concerning the death of ... read more
thirtieth anniversary of moving to nashville
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
how hubbard and rand got their ideas
According to this video, this must be how it happened. Rand, in bed with Hubbard: "We can take the most wealthy, privileged, powerful people and get them to talk like they're the poor, persecuted minority!"Hubbard: "That's almost too evil." ... 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
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
another way: beyond the status quo
Anti-corporate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world from corporate titans like Colonel Charonne. The latter and his henchmen are determined to stop him. On Dobie's "speaking truth to power" tour, he meets and falls in love with Kaylie while enduring attacks at ... read more
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education
all "vaccine" companies are convicted corporate criminals
DID YOU KNOW All The "Vaccine" Companies Are Convicted Corporate Criminals? AND PEOPLE TRUST THEM?!!! Watch Vernon Coleman - A Syringe Full Of Death on Bitchute ... read more
what is title case?
This might be useful: title-case-capitalization. "Title case is one of the conventions used for capitalizing the words in a title, subtitle, heading, or headline: capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between. Also known as up style and headline style." ... read more
financial question to grok ai
I just watched an interesting and educational video with Jimmy Dore about how, with the present system, those with assets (home or stocks) end up with more and more while those without assets fall further and further behind. I asked Grok about it. In the end, with the richest having their wealth get ... read more
genetic material from 6.7 million earth species may be sent to the moon
Extinction insurance for planet earth is envisioned by sending sperm and egg samples from 6.7 million species to the moon for safekeeping. How could earth species be destroyed to require a backup? Genetic modification gone..." ... read more
scientists may have detected new unknown structure deep in the earth's core
"We've all been taught the same thing in school: the earth is made up of four layers — the crust, the mantle, the inner core, and the outer core. We've known this all along, and we probably haven't given it much thought the moment we school.In reality, the ground beneath us tells of tales before man ... 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
back in moscow (12/18/2007)
We made it this far! The plane ride was terrible for several minutes when we had to fasten our seat belts, which Elizabeth did not want to do. She SCREAMED loudly for quite a while, ticking off everyone nearby. Luckily, part of it was drowned out by the sound of the jet engines revving up and taking ... read more
sleep, what a concept
I slept on the floor most of last night. It's a little after 7 a.m. here. Elizabeth refuses to sleep in her crib, even though we're told that's what she slept in at the orphanage. So, she sleeps with us in our bed. That bed is barely big enough for just me and Tara. Anyway, Elizabeth can go to sleep ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 8 no 1
Once in a Blue MoonVol. 8 No. 1, February 1997A lot has happened since our last newsletter, so let's just jump right in with the "news"... Mike and Evelyn get married Almost two years ago now (June 21, 1995, actually), Mike married his longtime friend, Evelyn. Only a select few of the newsletter sta ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 1 no 9
The Holmes Family Newsletter A Newsletter With A Mission In Life! Vol. 1, No. 9 Worldwide Circulation November 21, 1989 The Environmental Issue Only 34 days 'til Christmas And where will this year's celebration be? Well, Lucy has offered to sacrifice her house for the cause. But, if you want to host ... read more
get rid of dog urine smell
"Does your whole house smell like dog urine? If so, you've come to the right place! If a dog hasn't been trained correctly or is suffering from a health problem, it's likely that it won't be able to control itself in the house. If your dog is peeing in the house, make sure not to scold it, but rathe ... 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
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life
pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms
This 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
adjusted to winter
You know you've adjusted to winter when you walk outside to 45F degrees and think "It's not bad out here!" ... read more
how to reduce financial stress and protect your mental well-being
Busy 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
another reason not to shop at walmart
If you buy underwear at Walmart, they will be able to track wherever you go. If their sales are not hurt by this announcement, they will institute it in more products, probably eventually all products. According to CNBC, these tags are not removable, although the article below says they are. reuters ... read more
a new idea on fostering pets
This is so great!
"A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes."
: Yahoo News ... read more
sights around the world
A list of must-see sights around the world. Less obvious places, such as Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in Vermont, or the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, etc. Hopefully fun, interesting, different sorts of touristy things that people might not have thought of.Sundial Bridge in Redding, CA -- ... read more
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