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
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
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
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
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
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
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 tuition re ... 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
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
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
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sights of astrakhanI'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
steroid level so high in beef it's causing players to fail drug testsI'm sure it's just a coincidence! :) "Five months after Congress voted to remove country-of-origin labeling from pork and beef, the NFL is warning that meat produced in Mexico and China may contain a substance banned as a performance enhancing drug..." Read the rest here: Congress deceptively nixe ... read more
a very artsy picture of elizabethJust because I liked it, I'm posting it here! :) ... read more
Check out 
Dobie's Dilemma:
Dobie was a mid-level IT guy who liked to keep things simple, not get involved, stay out of trouble. Darla had other ideas when he showed up at her lab as the only person who might fix her problem. Come along for the ride as they try to stay one step ahead of their employer, bioweapons maker LeHavre Research.
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
how hubbard and rand got their ideasAccording 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
various beginnings to the twilight zoneIn honor of the year 2020 — the year of unprecedented "I never thought I'd see the day..." sort of stuff — we bring you...Somebody's collection of the various beginnings to the old TV show, The Twilight Zone. All Openings (1959 — 2002) ... read more
addicted to cerealBill: I think I'm addicted to cereal. Tara: Addicted? Bill: Yeah. I'm gonna hit the street looking for my latest fix. Tara: And by "street" you mean Aisle 3 at Kroger, right? Bill: Right. ... read more
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Another Way:
Anti-corporate crusader Dobie Pokorny wants to save the world from oligarchs like Colonel Charonne. On his speaking-truth-to-power tour, he meets and falls in love with Kaylie while enduring attacks at every turn. They each think the other is out of their league, but there's a connection.
u.s. foreclosures in new legal troubleAnd remember those politicians who are in the banks' back pocket (hint: it's most of them)"Backing a lower court ruling made in 2009, it said two foreclosure sales were invalid because the banks did not prove that they owned them at the time.": US foreclosures in new legal trouble. ... read more
free birthday dinnerWe 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
mongolian throat singingThis (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
colonel charonne quotes (from another way: beyond the status quo)'"You're that Commie, Pokorny! I should shoot you where you stand!""Pokorny's still out there selling that tripe and it needs to stop. Now! I want him gone! You know what I'm saying?" — Colonel Charonne from Another Way: Beyond the Status Quo ... 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
psychology, student counseling have the worst roi at texas colleges"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
yankees aaron judge and dodgers shohei ohtani win mlb mvp awardsThey earned it but both disappeared in the World Series.
"Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday....". ... 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 feedscdi, nyra to launch championship series for 3-year-olds
Stupid. They're excluding the Preakness.
venezuelan minister claims video of u.s. strike on drug boat is ai fake
Probably is, knowing Trump's non-stop smoke and mirrors.
trump: i am considering launching an attack on iran soon
I would look forward to this idiot's impeachment and removal, but the Israeli-owned congress won't allow it.
waymo vehicle is seen completely ignoring the red light and slowlyyyyy creeping up to the light until eventually just running the red light
How are these things still allowed to operate?
nearly half of americans want benjamin netanyahu arrested
Yes!
85-million-person study finds increased risks of stroke, heart attack, coronary artery disease and arrhythmia following covid shot
Most independent thinkers could've told you it was unsafe, or at least unwarranted, but it's nice to see it proven scientifically.
pochettino missing pl, eyes return after usmnt
Just leave now. They do better with interim coaches, anyway.
will federal covid indictment turn the tide on washington secrecy?
Only the removal of politicians can fix Washington secrecy.
'multiple security failures' to blame for flydubai attack
How convenient!
are you undergoing cognitive agency surrender?
Good questions to ask yourself.
how to destroy russia. 2019 rand corporation report: overextending and unbalancing russia
So, do what Trump is doing to the US?
trump thinks cuba is a real threat
Trump has lost all credibility, if he ever had any.
nfl announces each quarter of playoff game will be broadcast on different streaming service
It is getting harder and harder to be a sports fan.
immigrant advocacy blob tries fighting trump's crackdown on foreign truckers
How about a crackdown on foreigners in the White House?
war department investigating allegations against mark kelly, court-martial possible
Military personnel are SUPPOSED TO defy illegal orders.
hertz uses ai-powered scanners to spot tiny damage it can charge customers for
I won't be using Hertz anymore.
3d-printed fake meat and fish have officially entered american grocery stores without clear labeling
Has anything good ever come out of Israel?
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culture
taking the stairs
Don'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
wisdom is defined by what you focus on
In other words, focus on the solution, not the problem. ... read more
doormats with a difference
A few doormats for your consideration... See the rest here. ... read more
ordering a pizza in the near future (like, maybe next month)
"A man learns how tough it is to order a pizza in the not-too-distant future.": How to order a Pizza in the FutureUPDATE: Even better, here's the original from 2006: Ordering Pizza in the Future ... read more
nerdy stuff, trailer hitches and small town mayors
It's been an interesting past several days. 1) My new 2-terabyte external drive went bad after I'd moved all of my music, pictures and videos to it from other drives; 2) Tara needed my help printing a PDF document, which is always exciting; 3) she also needed help at her mother's house to clean out/ ... read more
another night walking the dog
It was just another night out walking our Boston terrier, Cleo. Or so I thought. I put my boots on instead of the usual sneakers because of the recent rain. I like to keep both pairs tied but loose enough to slip on. Still, I have to wedge them on, using my fingers as a shoehorn. I should probably j ... read more
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education
what is the difference between a chest of drawers and a bureau
Because I keep wondering what to call that thing we have in our entryway/foyer (another term I go back and forth on)! Here is an explanation:"The main difference between the chest of drawers and the bureau is that a chest has multiple compartments while a bureau has only one large compartment. A bur ... 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
xi jinping declares war on genghis khan
"Last month, an exhibition on "Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire" was cancelled at the last moment by the History Museum in Nantes, in France, due to pressures from the Chinese Embassy. The latter had asked to remove from the name of the exhibition the words "Genghis Khan," "Mongol," and "Empire." ... read more
wind power at its finest — empire state and other buildings are now powered by wind
"The world just got greener. The Empire State, New York’s legendary building and the city’s number one tourist attraction is now powered by wind. The structure flickered back to life this year and it’s a beautiful sight to behold.
It’s not the only edifice in New York that’s powered by wind. Thirt ... read more
super earth discovered near one of our galaxy's oldest stars
"A hot, rocky "super Earth, " near one of the oldest stars in the galaxy has taken a team of planet-hunting scientists by surprise.
The planet is about 50 percent larger than Earth but requires less than half a day to orbit its star. For every day you're on Earth..." ... read more
co2 is not the cause of climate change
Great article, with data.
But we all know up is really down. Black is really white, and health is really sickness.
On 11/21/21 2:37 AM, someone wrote:
Didn't watch yet, but it's amazing to demonize CO2 when it's vital to life on Earth.
Of course, the 'environmentalists' won't believe the DAT ... read more
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family
check-out time
We check out in an hour. We got a nice free breakfast this morning, then went back to that grocery store and managed to pay the right amount for the right kind of water (still, not sparkling, which is hard to find). Security guard work is apparently a large part of the workforce here, because ever ... read more
links to all holmes family adoption posts
This Time Next Week -- I'm happy to say that this time next week, we will be in Astrakhan, Russia! We leave the States on Friday, September 28 and arrive in Moscow on the 29th. Depending upon the schedule of the flights to Astrakhan, we may have to stay in Moscow one night or we will board another p ... read more
The Broken Record Vol. 4, No. 5, June 25, 1992"Predictable, irritating. Really, no redeeming qualities whatsoever."L.A. riots: The aftermath In the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots, religious and community leaders speak of healing, rebuilding, minority empowerment ... Enough already!!! If I hear t ... read more
holmes family newsletter vol 5 no 7
The Rotten Apple "Journalism with visible holes"Vol. 5 No. 7, December 1, 1993 Mike Rolls Car!LIVINGSTON, CA -- Remember we told you about Mike's new car in the previous issue? Well, he "totalled" it a couple of days after we sent that issue out. We're pretty sure he did it just to make us look bad. ... read more
counterfeit seresto collars linked to pet deaths and injuries
"If we can't depend on the EPA to warn the public about something so thoroughly documented, should we depend on the agency..."Read the (see related links here) ... read more
went for a walk
... in the freezing cold, we were THAT bored. I'm starting to hate this place. There's just nothing to do when we're not visiting Elizabeth or going shopping, and both of those require a driver, and usually a translator. I can't wait until we're out of here, but we've got two weeks to go. I'll see i ... read more
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life
million pollinator garden challenge
Looks like a worthwhile project. Click here for more info. "Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day, and yet pollinators are at a critical point in their own survival. Many reasons contribute to their recent decline. We know for certain, however, that more nectar ... read more
greetings from saint something, missouri
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
how amazon works staff to the bone
Walk 11 miles a shift and pick up an order every 33 seconds... how Amazon works staff 'to the bone'
"Adam Littler, 23, told of the 'unbelievable' pressure of working for the retailer;
Amazon staff have previously claimed they are tracked around huge warehouses via GPS - but the firm denies this; ... read more
u.s. diabetes rates rise to nearly 1 in 6 adults
'CDC data shows diabetes prevalence has reached 15.8% of U.S. adults, with 11.3% diagnosed and 4.5% undiagnosed, highlighting an urgent need for increased screening and prevention Men face higher diabetes risk (18%) compared to women (13.7%), while rates surge dramatically with age, affecting 27.3% ... read more
giving machines are all the rage
We bought the "Lumber" item just the other day at the Giving Machine in front of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena as my wife's friend Andrea Ballard sang Christmas carols nearby. See more here: cool-vending-giving-machines-allow-people-to-donate-gifts-to-those-in-need-all-over-the-world ... read more
auto repair and maintenance estimates
We 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
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