( life / health / covid ) I just sent this to my U.S. Senators. You should do the same. Here are the links to your representatives: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials.
I added &... read more
( life / health / covid ) By Neenah Payne Covid Vaccine On Trial — Webinar Review! shows that the world-renowned physicians, scientists, lawyers, activists, etc.who participated in the The Covid Vaccine On Trial: If You Only Knew webinar on February 10 questioned the need for the ... read more
( life / health / covid / humor ) Good website for the latest horror stories: Vaccine Impact
I wonder how many people know the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are not FDA-approved?
UPDATE: Actually, they have been approved, just not properly tested
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( life / health / covid ) "Happen.network has released a new documentary entitled The New Normal. Investigating the origin of the titular phrase -- never far from the lips of authority figures across the globe since early 2020 -- The New Normal, featuring content from Oracle Films, explores the true purposes behind loc ... read more
( life / money / economy ) "The oligarchs believe that they have destroyed American Populism by rigging an election, removing the movement's leader from public view, and by forcing everyone to stay locked inside for a year while the country burns down around us all.
They think they have won and want to define 'New Norma ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Here's a friend's experience with covid -- 4 weeks bed ridden! 90 year old mother bed ridden 5 weeks. I asked him what they did to treat it.
2/18/21 9:51 AM:
Yup. We've all had the 'rona at our hacienda, My nonagenarian mother got through it OK, except for a bit of dehydration. It was miserable f... read more
( life / health / covid ) She's an emergency room doctor who believes in vaccines and has had many vaccines for herself and her children, BUT covid vaccine unnecessary, per the CDC figures:
untreated survival rate from covid-19 if you are under 20 years old: 99.997%
untreated survival rate from covid-19 if you are 21 to 50 ... read more
( life / animals / turtles ) My mom is retired, & she spends her winters volunteering at a sea turtle rescue center in south Texas. The cold snap is stunning the local turtles & they're doing a lot of rescues. She sent me this photo today of the back of her Subaru. It's literally turtles all the way down. pic.twitter.... read more
( life / health / covid ) Vitamin D3 should be taken daily in the winter time. Deficiency in D is probably why people get seasonal flu and colds. But Vitamin C, especially the more digestible Liposomal C, is perhaps the #1 thing to take daily. Humans are unique in that they don't make their own Vitamin C. It's theorized th... read more
( life / health / covid ) "French Professor Didier Raoult, who is one of the world's top 5 scientists on communicable diseases, suggested the use of hydroxychloroquine (Chloroquine or Plaquenil), a well-known, simple, and inexpensive drug, also used to fight Malaria, and that has shown efficacy with previous coronav... read more
( life / health / covid ) On 2/7/21 5:58 AM:I like these comments on this article: globalists-are-gonna-need-a-bigger-virus-as-economic-fraud-is-exposed
I think there is a good chance they are using the pandemic to find better person recognition algorithms based on heat signatures etc., dialing in the ability to rec... read more
( life / health / covid ) "Nearly 40 American recipients of Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccines in the US have developed a rare immune disorder that attacks the blood. One patient died after receiving the vaccine."
Read the rest of the article at mRNA vax causing rare blood disorderDISCLAIMER: We are not medi... read more
( life / health / covid ) On 1/26/21 9:42 AM: I just sent this letter to several politicians. So, if I get disappeared or suicided, you'll know what happened. 😊Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 9:35 AM To: Sen.Jack.Johnson@capitol.tn.gov; Rep.Glen.Casada@capitol.tn.gov; logan.grant@tn.govDear sirs,B... read more
( life / health / covid ) For the dim-witted out there, that means THERE IS NO PANDEMIC. Maybe by using this image at full size, people will notice... and realize there is no pandemic and, therefore, no need for masks or this vaccine. The last year mentioned in the graphic is 2019.
Stop listening to Fauci, Gates a... read more
( life / travel / airlines ) Legally, they apply ONLY to government property and employees. Having said that, here's an open letter to all airlines...
I thought I would educate you on the federal law you cite as justification for your mask policy.
"Are Executive Orders Law? The Short Answer: No, they are not in an... read more
( life / money / economy ) "This virus is not Ebola and it has come nowhere near approaching the death rates associated with H1N1 of 1918. By some measures, it's not been as deadly as 1957-58, a virus that came and went without much public attention at all. New pathogens are part of life, and there was and is nothing... read more
( life / health / covid ) The number of cases in turn is dependent on the numbers of positive PCR tests. You may have seen the term casedemic being used to describe the situation, and while that term can also be misused, it legitimately calls attention to the problem of using PCR tests... Read the rest of the article hereDIS... read more
( life / health / covid ) Even the Robert Koch Institute and other health authorities cannot present decisive proof that a new virus named SARS-CoV-2 is haunting us. This alone turns the talk of dangerous viral mutations into irresponsible fearmongering and the so-called SARS-CoV-2 PCR... Read the rest of the article hereDIS... read more
( life / health / covid ) COVID-19 cases will drop like a rock from here on, and the reason for that is simple. One hour after Joe Bidens inauguration as the 46th president of the United States, the World Health Organization suddenly and out of the blue lowered the recommended PCR cycle... Read the rest of the article hereDI ... read more
( life / health / covid ) In other words, it's a setup. The vaccine makes sure you die from whatever virus next attacks your body, bypassing your immune system.
"In animal studies, after mRNA injections have been administered to cats, when the virus arrived once again into the body, it arrived like a Trojan Hors... read more
( life / health / covid / politics ) Since when does the CDC have any authority/control over anyone? They are not a government agency but a private organization with close government ties. All they can legally do is give advice. And that, lately, has been less than worthless.
From someone online in response to this latest b.s.: CD... read more
( life / health / covid ) Do you ever get the feeling you're being lied to? 450,390 people have now died WITH the coronavirus in the US this year. That number includes poisonings, shootings, homicides and hospice deaths. The Gateway Pundit reported news from the CDC in August that only 6%... Read the rest of the article ... read more
( life / health / covid ) If you haven't been locked down at home and haven't gotten covid yet, you're probably immune.
But, if you need a vaccine for government reasons, wait awhile. You can get a single-jab non-mRNA vaccine that, according to Johnson & Johnson, is proving more effective than the dangerous one... read more
( life / health / covid ) This is what happens when you blindly trust officials. For your own sake, don't be so stupid/trusting.
"...there still seems to be a contingent of holdouts clinging to the idea that their own government would not intentionally put the well being of its citizens at risk."
Read th... read more
( life / health / covid ) Since when have failed/dangerous chemical cocktails stopped Merck from inflicting their products upon an unsuspecting public? See eagle-scout-sues-merck, merck-accused-of-fraud-re-gardasil and rick-perrys-gardasil-problem
"Merck has announced that it will stop making its COVID-19 vaccines aft... read more
( life / health / covid ) ""ICAN's legal team, led by Aaron Siri, has taken legal action to challenge employers/schools that require their employees/students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Employers and schools that previously required the COVID-19 vaccine have dropped those requirements! This includes an emplo ... read more
( life / money / employment ) In response to my comment, Whatever the mandatory retirement age is these days -- 67? -- it needs to apply to politicians, too.
"There is no mandatory retirement age, but you legally have to file for retirement on your 70th birthday, which will give you the maximum social security benefit fo... read more
( life / health / covid ) Good news!
"A German court in a landmark ruling has declared that COVID-19 lockdowns imposed by the government are unconstitutional." Read the rest of the article here DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Th... read more
( life / health / covid ) You have to give them credit. I never would have thought they could get the entire world to freak out over the common cold and flu. You do realize most of these "cases" are plain old cold and flu infection, right? Yeah. Who knew? Oh wait, they knew all along! Ah, well, live and learn... read more
( life / health / covid ) ... and no one should take any authority's word as gospel. Think for yourself, people!
"Early in the pandemic, trust the science! could actually be used in a debate without attracting derisive laughter. But as the flip-flops, mistakes and, yes, lies have accumulated, a consensus seems... read more
( life / health / covid ) "
A peer-reviewed study published in the highly-respected Elsevier journal EBioMedicine has revealed that the DTP vaccine unleashed by Bill Gates on young girls in Africa killed 10 times more of them than the disease itself would have.
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Read the rest of the article at dtp-vaccine-from... read more
( life / health / covid ) Time to move to Wyoming?
"Dr. Igor Shepherd is a medical doctor/manager for Wyoming's State Public Health Department/Preparedness Unit, and is on the Covid response team.
He calls the new experimental mRNA COVID vaccines Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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( life / health ) See image DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / travel ) "More than 80 miles of the Great American Rail-Trail are in development right now across 10 states from Washington, D.C., to Washington state, adding roughly 50 miles to more than 2,000 miles of pre-existing trails across 12 states. The project, which bridges about 95 gaps between more than 14... read more
( life / health / covid ) "
Now let me tell you a few things about that mask you're wearing.... two OSHA mask experts spoke to the fact that the kinds of masks people are wearing were never (never!) designed to be worn for long periods and doing so is very harmful.
The blue typical mask... contains Teflon and o... read more
( life / money / shopping / American ) Spread the word about this awesome website for American Made.
And here is the video that launches it: on Facebook
I just emailed them to include a couple companies I have recently purchased from that are 100% USA made. This is EXACTLY what we need.
Here is one site not yet listed there: harves... read more
( life / health / covid ) How long is this knee-jerk, fear-based official response (a.k.a., over-reaction) going to continue? Cases these days mean nothing more than the common cold and flu. And, news flash, people have been dying of the latter ever since time began. We just never paid attention to the number until no... read more
( life / health / covid ) "
President Trump: The number of cases and deaths of the China Virus is far exaggerated in the United States because of CDC's ridiculous method of determination compared to other countries, many of whom report, purposely, very inaccurately and low. When in doubt, call it Covid. Fake News ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Posted by Keisha Ruan on January 2, 2021 at 12:34am
It is a play on words, simple math, and the assumption that you are stupid. I'm just a lowly aid who changes beds and sterilizes equipment yet I could easily get laid off right now because, well...I am not needed.
There are a number of dif ... read more
( life / health / food / politics ) Serves him right! No pun intended.
Read the rest of the article at Cuomo banned
"Struggling restaurant owners city-wide are permanently banning New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo from setting foot into their establishments. Effective immediately..."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical profe... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at state-of-the-nation
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What's the crucial point? The primary infection agent in all COVID-19 patients is a parasite, not a coronavirus.
Everything points to a COVID-19 parasite similar to those that cause malaria. Let's face it: there's a HUGE dif... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at covid-19-un-explained/
"Waves, Ripples and Surges Let's examine the normal pattern for an outbreak of a typical infectious disease. According to the US CDC: 1 A common-source outbreak is one in which a group of persons are all exposed to an infectious agent ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Some actual numbers for those who fell for the scam
Dr. David Samadi, MD @drdavidsamadi
Deaths in the USA over the years...
2010: 2.5M
2011: 2.5M
2012: 2.5M
2013 :2.6M
2014: 2.6M
2015: 2.7M
2016: 2.7M
2017: 2.8M
2018: 2.8M
2019: 2.9M
2020: 2.5M (as of November)
Where is the massive spi ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at murder by injection, you have been warned
"Vaccine rollout begins Sat. Dec. 12, 2020 'Murder By Injection'(1988):The Eustace Mullins Warning In his prophetic book..."
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( life / health / covid ) Good news for sanity and common sense!
Read the rest of the article at lacking science evidence or logic
The Restaurant Closure Order is an abuse of the Department's emergency powers, is not grounded in science, evidence, or logic, and should be adjudicated to be unenforceable as a matter of ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at leohohmann.com
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COVID carries a very high death rate compared to flu death rate.
COVID is spread by asymptomatic 'super spreaders.'
COVID is untreatable.Now that truly is scary! This lie provided the pretext for Bill Gates and Big Pharma to rush to ... read more
( life / travel / advice ) If you're looking to get away from it all, here is some hopefully useful information. If you're primarily English-speaking (maybe looking to move permanently), here's a list of countries (whose primary language is NOT English) ranked by English Proficiency Index for their English skills... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at costs-must-be-weighed-against-benefits
"One of the first lessons in an economics class is every action has a cost. That is in stark contrast to lessons in the political arena where politicians virtually ignore cost and talk about benefits and free stuff. If we l... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at Great Barrington Declaration
"Fortunately, our understanding of the virus is growing. We know that vulnerability to death from COVID-19 is more than a thousand-fold higher in the old and infirm than the young. Indeed, for children, COVID-19 is less dangerous tha ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Covid vaccine? No thanks. I trust my immune system more than I trust Big Pharma science.
As I said in my novel, Another Way: Beyond the Status Quo, Question everything! That's the scientific method, although too many scientists are not very scientific. They'll come to whichever c ... read more
( life / help / advice ) Read the rest of the article at wakingtimes.com/5-reasons-belief-authority-dangerous-superstition/
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Question authority, including the authority that told you to question authority. -- Sixth grade girl
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( life / health / covid ) "This virus Covid-19 is no more deadly than a seasonal flu for people under age 70. "This is so little that there is no reason to do a lockdown or anything else."
-- John Ioannidis of Stanford wrote in a peer-reviewed article that was put on the WHO Bulletin
Read the rest of the ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at muchadoaboutcorona.ca/spitballs/
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At first, this spit-protection theory sounds valid enough; but give it two minutes of investigation and it quickly loses its credibility.
" DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the ... read more
( life / money / shopping ) Good for them!
Read the rest of the article at 100 small business owners defy COVID closure demands
"We know COVID-19 is serious, and we've been the first ones to help. But we also now know COVID-19 is not a death sentence for the majority of people who get it, whereas this order is for m... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at Ho-ly crap, this pisses me off. Do you pro-lockdown spineless pinheads get it yet?
"An elderly woman in Canada who was not suffering from any terminal or painful condition has been euthanized to avoid the effects of a second COVID-19 lockdown." DISCLAIMER... read more
( life / animals ) Read the rest of the article at sunnyskyz.com/good-news/4051/The-and-039-Worldand-039-s-Loneliest-Elephantand-039-Is-Moving-To-A-Sanctuary-With-Other-Elephants-With-Help-From-CherUPDATE: See update... read more
( life / animals ) Read the rest of the article at upi.com/OddNews/2020/11/25/Deer-steals-hunters-gun-flees-into-woods/3701606319899/
"A hunter in the Czech Republic now called Czechia was charged by a deer that snagged his gun on its antlers and fled into the woods with the weapon..."
Of course, the ... read more
( life / animals ) Read the rest of the article at Utah's first wildlife overpass
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It's working! wrote DWR on social media, adding, As you can see, the 2nd year of this overpass has been successful at helping wildlife safely migrate over busy Interstate 80 and helping motorists be much safer as well... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at something-doesnt-seem-right-here
"Top pathologist Dr. Roger Hodkinson told government officials in Alberta during a zoom conference call that the current coronavirus crisis is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on an unsuspecting..."
Dr. Hodkinson says...
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( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at www.aier.org
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It's Now Up to Governors to Slow the Spread, says a Wall Street Journal article -- written by board members of pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Illumina, Johnson and Johnson and Cigna. It encourages states and governors to band together ... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) Read the rest of the article at dog owners SUPPOSEDLY more at risk
If this was Denmark, the government would want to kill everyone's dogs. Thank God I'm not Danish. They love killing animals over there. Who can forget this? And then, of course, they killed again. There is something ser... read more
( life / health / covid ) Anonymous said: Since Biden was declared the winner, the neo-fascists coming out of the woodwork. I was in Trader Joe's and my mask wasn't over my nose. Some shelf stacker took it upon himself to order me to cover my nose.
Bill: I was asked by the woman behind the counter at Moe's ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at conservativedailypost.com
I might have to move to Mississippi... if Biden wins.
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In Mississippi, the governor has just declared war on any democrat scheme to lockdown the nation, destroying lives. Experts cite the massive voter fraud and legal challenges that... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) I grate about half an apple in the pancake mix (Arrowhead Mills Organic Gluten Free). Plus, add cinnamon spice. To my almond milk, I add about a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and set aside. It adds flavor. Also I put about a ½ cup of chopped walnuts.
Yummy!DISCLAIMER: We are not medical pro... read more
( life / health / covid ) Here's what someone who works for the NHS in England says (in a comment on YouTube):
typos left uncorrected
"seth mcnamee2 days ago -- Are you by any chance paid by the BBC :) I work in the NHS here in the UK and we are pressured to put covid in the death certificate. But cleverly we ca... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at coronavirus what-ifs
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What if there are some powerful people in our world with no sense of morality or ethics?
What if some of those people -- let's call them the power elite -- have risen to top positions in government and corporations?
What if thes ... read more
( life / health / covid ) from corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787
HCQ according to AAPS has a ninety per cent (90%) cure rate when given early and alongside zinc (3)
HCQ is safer than many over the counter drugs such as aspirin, Benadryl and Tylenol.
The AAPS also point out that there has never been a & ... read more
( life / health / covid ) This (and now this, too?)
is why I never wanted to host this site on WordPress.com: They have shut down Jon Rappaport's site, saying This site has been archived or suspended for a violation of our Terms of Service. I.e., he was saying things contrary to the party line.
Another site of his ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at hydrogel-biosensor-darpa-gates-implantable-nanotech-covid-"vaccine"Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of so-called 'cases', 'infections' and 'posit... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at thenewamerican.com
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In Australia, for instance, just 14 positive flu cases were recorded in April, compared to 367 during the same month in 2019 -- a drop of 96 percent. And by June, which is typically the peak of the season, there were zero cases. In fact, A... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at vdare.com/articles/the-bangladeshi-neanderthal-connection-yet-more-evidence-of-a-genetic-factor-in-covid-19
"...63% of Bangladeshis -- the highest of any group studied, by far -- carry a series of genetic variants which lead to serious risk of respiratory failur ... read more
( life / health / covid ) The only masks that MIGHT help against Covid -- if it even exists, the CDC doesn't have a sample -- are the N-95 ones which almost no one wears. The masks most people wear (the only type mandated) only protect you from disapproving stares. Cases only indicate people testing positive which ... read more
( life / health ) Read the rest of the article at wakingtimes.com/2020/10/21/as-govt-puts-kids-in-bubbles-study-suggests-playing-in-the-dirt-boosts-immune-systems/Read the rest of the article at wakingtimes.com/2020/10/21/as-govt-puts-kids-in-bubbles-study-suggests-playing-in-the-dirt-boosts-immune-systems/Matt Agori... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at Gov. Kristi Noem Reacts to Media's Obsession With Her Refusing to Lock Down Her State
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We're managing COVID-19 but also our economy is thriving. I think people are really recognizing that leadership has consequences. And what we're doing in South ... read more
( life / people ) Politicians are more likely than people in the general population to be sociopaths. I think you would find no expert in the field of sociopathy/ psychopathy/ antisocial personality disorder who would dispute that a small minority of human beings literally have no conscience -- but it does explain... read more
( life / health / covid ) There is no ""pandemic." Here are some numbers in Texas:
As of September 19th we have had
16,025 deaths reported as Covid.
In 2019 there were 189,166 total deaths from all causes so if you take the weeks, we are 73% through the year on September 19th. In turn this would equate to... read more
( life / health / covid ) After leaving the hospital, President Donald Trump said, "Don't be afraid of Covid. Don't let it dominate your life"
Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of so-called 'cases', ... read more
( life / health / covid ) So, don't do ANYTHING based solely on their word. DIStrust and verify, especially when there is a power or profit motive. They're hoping you don't see the power motive inherent in this overblown health threat but, trust me, there is, and they have lost all credibility in the eyes of ... read more
( life / health / covid ) You should always read politically-sensitive articles from the bottom, up. That way you start with the most salient facts (usually downplayed and put at the bottom).
Take the headline (often misleading) with a grain of salt since that is the conclusion they want you to reach, as well as the pictur ... read more
( life / health / covid ) If you want a scrip for hydroxychloroquine, you can get one here through
Jerome Corsi's website: speakwithanmd.com
Just chanced on an over the air TV show by Steve Bannon called War Room Pandemic, but also available here: americasvoice.news
Related article: finally-states-are-retracting-h ... read more
( life / health / covid )
Read the rest of the article at sheriffs-police-officers-pastors-and-attorneys-are-fighting-covid-orders/
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Senator Amanda Chase said she was the only Virginia state legislator to not comply with wearing a mask. In response, a plastic shield was placed around her desk. This is my safe spac ... read more
( life / health / covid )
Read the rest of the article at pcr test is totally unreliable
"...most people with COVID-19 are showing nothing more than cold/flu like symptoms"
Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of so-called ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at the second wave based on fake statistics/5725003
"Corruption prevails at the highest levels of government as well within the upper echelons of the United Nations system. The entire state apparatus as well as inter-governmental organizations are controlled by pow ... read more
( life / health / covid )
It is simply no longer possible to believe much of the clinical research that is published, or to rely on the judgment of trusted physicians or authoritative medical guidelines. I take no pleasure in this conclusion, which I reached slowly and reluctantly over my two decades as an editor of The N ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at activistpost.com
"The group alleges wearing masks is causing healthy people to become sick while trying to prevent the spread of a disease that is not a deadly threat to children and much of the public."Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/nove... read more
( life / health / covid / humor ) Hilariously sad. See What It's Like Living in California Now
Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of so-called 'cases', 'infections' and 'positive tests' but hardly any sick... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at California county votes to end covid state of emergency
"Our case numbers are so low, it doesn't warrant a shutdown, said Placer County Board chairwoman."
Placer county, located in the Sacramento area, has acquired a running tally of 3,325 Covid-19 cas ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Only one state has stayed strong and not fallen for the Covid propaganda: South Dakota. So, that's where you (and maybe I) need to move to! Too bad the winters suck. Kansas looks promising, too (90/105 counties have opted out) but I never liked Kansas.
Read the rest of the article at mask ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at class action suit
"Serene Teffafa's Class Action Suit Against the Covid Nonsense - Gumshoe News - by Mary W Maxwell, LLB
Every effort counts. Any step you can take against the great fraudemic really helps. Here's an email I just received from a frien ... read more
( life / health / covid ) This is great! Regular people standing up for common sense and decency against brain-dead enforcement of unnecessary rules.
Read the rest of the article at summit.news
Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of ... read more
( life / health / environment ) Read the rest of the article at dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8717655/Conservation-28-bird-mammal-species-saved-extinction-1993.htmlRead the rest of the article at dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8717655/Conservation-28-bird-mammal-species-saved-extinction-1993.htmlResearchers from the UK ... read more
( life / health / covid ) This push to cure and/or prevent a fake health threat (covid-19 is not a threat to most people) reminds me of the HPV "vaccine" that EVERY doctor has pushed to have our daughter inoculated against. If you don't know, human papillomavirus virus (HPV) has a miniscule chance of occur... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at natureofhealing.org/the-covid-contradiction-why-only-6-are-covid-deaths/How do you know when you are being conned, misled, duped? When you find contradictions and inconsistencies in the story line. In order to find clarity, in anything, you must look outside the mains ... read more
( life / help / charity ) Because GoFundMe will delete campaigns they disagree with, you might want to check out their alternatives here: doublethedonation.com/tips/gofundme-alternatives
Google alternatives... read more
( life / help / charity ) Read the rest of the article at givingmatters.civicore.com
"GivingMatters.com furthers The Community Foundation's work of connecting generosity with need by raising the level of local nonprofit transparency, making comprehensive information available to the public in a searchable databas ... read more
( life / health / covid ) This man and his organization are suing the governor of Tennessee for unconstitutional overreach in reaction (over-reaction) to this so-called "pandemic." As I keep saying, where is the emergency? One third (now one-sixth) of one percent dying from something (and even those numbers are q... read more
( life / health / covid ) And most of those 3.7 percent don't feel particularly sick, definitely won't die, and neither will you!
Among 3,410 close contacts, 3.7% were secondarily infected. Of those, 16.8% were mild, 73.1% moderate, 10.1% severe or critical.
Read the rest of the article at acpjournals.org. Emph ... read more
( life / health / covid ) Disgusting and stupid. You don't need to wear a mask if you're keeping your distance, especially outside.
Read the rest of the article at cameras-stadiums-detect-fans-not-wearing-masks
"Several MLB teams are in discussions with Airspace Systems, whose software can scan security camer... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at wakingtimes.com/2020/08/13/groundbreaking-study-shows-organic-diets-drastically-lower-glyphosate-levels-in-the-body/Krissy Waite -We all have the right to food that is free of toxicDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various ... read more
( life / animals / birds ) Read the rest of the article at upi.com/OddNews/2020/08/13/Eagle-sends-drone-to-watery-grave-in-brazen-attack-over-Lake-Michigan/2401597342194/
"Michigan state officials said a drone that was mapping shoreline erosion in the Upper Peninsula was sent to a watery grave in a brazen attack ... read more
( life / health / covid ) One-third (now one-sixth) of one percent does not constitute an epidemic, let alone a "pandemic". Semantics, I know, but can they not even get the language right?
330,102,000 population (see census.gov)
2,800,000 cases
130,000 related deaths (which means they may have had covid-1... read more
( life / health / covid ) See life / health / conspiracies. Call me a conspiracy theorist. Go ahead, I dare ya. You know you want to. :)click here for related articles.
Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of so-called ' ... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at the-spice-that-prevents-fluoride-from-destroying-your-brain
"Fluoride is found everywhere today, from antibiotics to drinking water, no stick pans to toothpaste, making exposure inevitable. All the more reason why research proving this common spice can..."
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( life / health / covid ) from Ex-NYT-reporter-publishes-new-anti-lockdown-book-calls-out-90-of-media-on-parroting-same-lines-on-Covid-responses
"Alex Berenson's latest chapter in a series of books about Covid-19, the first of which was briefly censored by Amazon, questions both the media's coverage of the &q... read more
( life / health / environment / trees ) See themindunleashed.com
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Japan's Ancient Forestry Technique Produces High-Grade Lumber With No Need to Chop Down Trees. The daisugi technique, like bonsai, is a forestry technique that involves heavily pruning the mother tree which allows narrow saplings to shoot upwards.
"Pictur... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at conservativetruth.org
See also Gavin Newsome admitting as much
"Firstly, neither the statute on which the governor relies nor any other statute which pretends to give him the authority to make law, are valid. Lawmaking authority is vested in the legislative bra... read more
( life / health / covid ) A cytokine storm is caused by coronavirus, but only for people who have had flu "vaccines."
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), vitamins D and C, and zinc are safe and effective treatment.
See youtu.be/mDWuYEm7sIcclick here for related articles.
Read the rest of the article at corbettrepo... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at corporatecrimereporter.com"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 40,0... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at The-science-and-law-of-refusing-to-wear-masks-Texts-and-arguments-in-support-of-your-civil-rightsThis article was first published on 11 June, when advice on wearing masks was restricted to Government Guidance and had no legal force. On 15 June the article was updated ... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3890/Loweand-039-s-Employees-Surprise-Hardworking-13-Year-Old-With-New-Lawnmower
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( life / money / covid ) Read the rest of the article at sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3896/Loweand-039-s-Is-Providing-100-Million-In-Bonuses-To-Employees-During-"Pandemic"
Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of... read more
( life / health / environment / trees ) Read the rest of the article at Small-trees-form-basis-drought-resistant-rainforests.html
"UK scientists found that small trees in a water-deprived area of the rainforest showed increased capacity for photosynthesis and leaf..."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read wha... read more
( life / health / fitness ) Read the rest of the article at collective-evolution.com/2020/08/04/study-exercising-with-mask-induces-a-hypercapnic-hypoxia-environment-not-good/What Happened:A recent study published in the JournalMedical Hypothesis titled "Exercise with facemask; Are we handling a devil's sword? -- A phy... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at A recent study published in the Journal
"Medical Hypothesis titled "Exercise with facemask; Are we handling a devil's sword? -- A physiological hypothesis"claims the following: Exercising with facemasks may reduce available..."
Read the rest ... read more
( life / health / environment / trees ) Read the rest of the article at dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6468641/The-urban-forests-New-York-revealed-New-study-finds-city-five-MILLION-trees.htmlMost 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 'fo... read more
( life / health / covid ) A conversation:
Vitamin D seems to be the key determinant of whether you live or die. Sweden did not have a lockdown. My Swedish friend says most of the deaths are in the African neighborhoods. Possibly the feeble sunshine of Sweden cannot penetrate dark skin to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is mo... read more
( life / health / covid ) Hilarious! It's in the air, and if you sense corona virus in the air, drop to the ground face-first!
youtube.com/watch?v5q7HkxNhnXA&fbclidIwAR1hfwEuHCBgf7n0rl55F-BWXCAdg4Gd8Oegzip4VOz2tUFmVXRKXi9fFnc
click here for related articles.Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-o ... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) See here, here, and/or here.
"We will not allow our animals to starve. We will not allow them to suffer. Culling would be the kindest and, if this came to pass, this is what we would do, she says. "
And here's a place in Colorado you might want to visit and/or donate to.... read more
( life / money / employment / crime ) Read the rest of the article at jon-ashley-on-the-corporate-prosecution-registry/The Justice Department regularly announces corporate crime settlements with deferred and non prosecution agreements. Sometimes they make the agreements public, sometimes they dont. And over the years, corporate cr... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at uk-halts-covid-death-update/.
"The British government has put on hold releasing daily updates on the number of coronavirus fatalities, after scientists noticed serious oddities in the way Public Health England counts the overall death toll."
see also rt.co... read more
( life / health / covid ) "They get a few covid patients, and they're tested multiple times. Each test is reported as a new case, inflating the figures exponentially."
See tapnewswire.com
"The fact is that regardless of what you actually die of in hospital, it is likely that Covid-19 will feature on ... read more
( life / health / covid / shopping ) A protest video regarding this unwarranted, unlawful and un-Constitutional requirement for healthy people to wear masks.
Read the rest of the article at youtube.com/watch?v9Igaxv6Pryg&t20s
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I have started off at Emigh's Hardware in Sacramento to show what life is like for a typica... read more
( life / health / covid ) I am very glad Trump made that order. See below.
Here is something the WHO article I just got. Many of my posts were removed as false which means, obviously, this WHO article is fake, right?
So I hope now that big daddy has spoken, all the fools wearing a mask can drop that part of their ro... read more
( life / health ) I've wasted a few hundred dollars on ineffective CBD oil, but this is good. It lowers my blood pressure at least 10 points if I take a dropper full (under the tongue and hold it for 30 seconds before swallowing) every morning. It's made in TN. I get it from an independent pharmacy in the sam ... read more
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To what do they attribute the higher mortality in migrant neighborhoods? Nutrition?
The 93 page scientific report by a combination of several German universities showed clearly that the total of deaths involving influenza like illnesses in Germany this year are 20% LESS than last year.
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( life / health / covid / shopping ) "This is one of the most common questions I get -- so I want to make sure you know my EXACT steps!. Click here to watch HOW TO SHOP WITHOUT A MASK
""You might also enjoy this YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCNaqhybpNgEfgwedazNqmmQ.click here for related articles.
R... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at the-open-database-that-lets-people-buy-food-direct-from-source/Set up by food activists during lockdown, Farms to Feed Us connects people with farmers and growers across the country
Farm to fork: the open database that lets people buy food direct from source Positi... read more
( life / health / food / pets ) Read the rest of the article at Two-Best-Friends-Are-Making-Homemade-Dog-Treats-To-Raise-Money-For-A-Food-PantryRead the rest of the article at sunnyskyz.com/good-news/3861/Two-Best-Friends-Are-Making-Homemade-Dog-Treats-To-Raise-Money-For-A-Food-Pantry
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( life / health / covid ) This is an amazing biological discussion that will affect the health of all people - MUST SEE
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Zach Bush MD is a physician specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care.
He is an internationally recognised educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to ... read more
( life / health / covid ) My attitude is simple: Wear a mask if you are worried, but leave the rest of us alone to breathe in peace. And, anyone who fell for this "pandemic" probably also fell for the "Arabs with box-cutters and negligible flying skills pulled off the 9/11 attacks" meme; Obama's &qu ... read more
( life / health / water ) See articles below on the effects of fluoride.
Harvard Study Finds Fluoride Lowers IQ - Published in Federal Gov't Journal
Building a Database of Developmental Neurotoxicants: Evidence from Human and Animal Studies
Impact of fluoride on neurological development in children
FLUORIDE CONTENT... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at ex-monsanto-genetic-engineer-warns-about-health-concerns-of-gmo-potatoes/According to many, there are multiple health concerns that arise from the genetic engineering of our food. On top of this are multiple massive marketing campaigns to convince the human population... read more
( life / health / covid / movies-tv-video ) Here is the movie Plandemic that YouTube and Facebook have censored: on bitchute.com
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Full PLANDEMIC Documentary COMING SUMMER 2020
Prior to the completion of the full-length documentary PlanDemic we will be releasing a series of vignettes. This is the first installment featuring renowned... read more
( life / health / covid ) I had my first run-in with a #coronanazi today at Wallgreen's.
I was just trying to set my cokes down on the end of the counter rather than hold them while I waited in line. They were cold! But no, the cashier (in a mask) put up his hands and almost shouted, Please stand back! Social distanci ... read more
( life / health / environment / trees ) Read the rest of the article at Protecting our planet
"In turbulent times, being in nature among the trees can offer a vital sense of calm, solace, and inspiration. Here, we share the stories of people who've devoted their professional lives to eco-advocacy. And this Earth Day, they share ... read more
( life / help / charity ) More than 100 Americans have pledged their $1,200 federal stimulus check to helping their neighbors and local businesses.Americans in Stable Financi... read more
( life / health / covid ) Read the rest of the article at coronavirus hype
"The facts are: COVID-19 is a real disease that sickens some, proves fatal to others -- mostly the elderly -- and does nothing to the vast majority. That's it.
The scientists leading the coronavirus shutdown charge predicted that in Amer... read more
( life / health ) Read the rest of the article at dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8241395/Watching-TV-4-hours-day-linked-poorer-heart-health.htmlRead the rest of the article at dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8241395/Watching-TV-4-hours-day-linked-poorer-heart-health.htmlResearchers from the University of Gro... read more
( life / health / covid / politics ) Read the rest of the article at collective-evolution.com/2020/04/20/vimeo-bans-documentary-exposing-big-pharmas-influence-within-the-world-health-organization/"Special note to readers: This is the most comprehensive investigation into both sides of the "vaccine" debate. Researchers, m... read more
( life / health / food / restaurants ) Read the rest of the article at column-ppp-letting-small-restaurants-120014102.htmlRead the rest of the article at news.yahoo.com/column-ppp-letting-small-restaurants-120014102.htmlThe PPP was supposed to save our small restaurants and businesses. But where's the money?DISCLAIMER: We are not med... read more
( life / health / covid ) on YouTube... until it's taken down
Civil liberties group sues Riverside County over restrictions on religious gatheringsclick here for related articles.Read the rest of the article at corbettreport.com/november-open-thread/#comment-96787 "We now have hundreds of thousands of so-called ... read more
( life / health / mental ) Read the rest of the article at Yales-Massively-Popular-Happiness-Course-Is-Available-Free-Online DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind. ... read more
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Dec 2019 -- Wuhan reports corona virus
End of Oct 2019 -- Military World Games in Wuhan - see activistpost
Oct 2019 Event 201 -- discussing "pandemic" in NYC
Sept 2019 -- the Fed starts intervening in overnight (Repo) lending market, to continue indefinitely
And, this is a little... read more
( life / health / food ) I just got back from Kroger where I found a new flavor of smoothie drink from Bolthouse Farms. It's called Carrot Ginger Turmeric, and I gotta tell ya, after cracking one open - not in the store, I'm not one of those people - I took a swig and said, Wow, that is... terrible!
I'll d... read more
( life / health / environment ) See tornado video (156mb). It was taken March 11, the week after the tornado, on Eastgate Blvd. in Mt. Juliet where they have that big auto auction site you can see from I-40. If you're quick, you might notice the Garmin GPS screen in the first frame of the movie showing which street it's ... read more
( life / help / pets ) Read the rest of the article at This-Veterinarian-Wanders-the-California-Coast-Treating-Homeless-Peoples-Pets-For-Free. See Veterinarian ... read more
( life / animals ) Read the rest of the article at gephardtdaily.com
"Officials with an Indian railway company said they have started using the recorded sound of buzzing bees to keep elephants from wandering onto the tracks..."... read more
( life / health / covid ) in case there's anything useful in here...
An anonymous user suggests, Start taking 4 oregano oil capsules as soon as you start to get sick. See oregano oil
On 3/16/20 2:39 AM
I am told it causes permanent lung damage. You don't want to catch this.
I feel sorry for your friend, but ... read more
( life / people ) Read the rest of the article at timesofisrael.com
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Israeli virologist urges world leaders to calm public, slams unnecessary panic. 'People think this virus is going to attack them all, and then they're all going to die,' says Prof. Jihad Bishara. 'Not at all. In fact, most o... read more
( life / health / covid ) Panic. Overreacting. Who needs terrorism when you have the news media to create a good old fashion panic?
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Just wash your hands regularly (as you should've been doing already) and don't touch any questionable people or objects with any part of your body (also as you should&... read more
( life / help / animals / pets ) A Mississippi hotel lets guests foster dogs during their stay and now more than 60 have found forever homes."
Read the rest of the article at Yahoo News ... read more
( life / health / environment ) I think he means dryer sheets, but see fabric softener.
"Fabric softeners are one of the most unnecessary dangerous chemicals that you may be using in your home, and it's important that you stop right...
...we have been gravely misinformed and maybe we have believed that there are some ... read more
( life / health / environment ) Read the rest of the article at weather warning ice age
"EARTH could be braced for a 'mini ICE-AGE' as experts warn a solar minimum could last until the 2050s."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Thi... read more
( life / health / environment ) The British Ecological Society is encouraging people to mow around dandelions, buttercups, and other flowering weeds to help pollinators.... Read the rest of the article hereDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think fo... read more
( life / health ) Seems you can put a cotton ball impregnated with iodine and saline in each nostril and breathe quite well:
Iodine and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Dr. David Derry, MD, wrote a very interesting article entitled "Iodine: the Forgotten Weapon Against Influenza Viruses". The abstract of his a ... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) Markowitz palacsintas recipe. (pronounced pah-lah-CHIN-tuhz). Makes 4 or 5.
beat well 2 eggs
Add a pinch of salt
½ teaspoon sugar
beat/mix in blender until has a loose consistency.
Add ½ cup water and some flour while mixing, until thick enough
As a test, dip spoon into mix and let t... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) 1 potato (about 4 inches long)
¼ head lettuce
3 cloves garlic
6 green onions
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup water
½ small can green chilies
Salt and pepper
12 - 14 white corn tortillas
Vegetable oilDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the vari... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) Bill's Salsa Chicken & RiceI've been making this for years, and thought I'd share it, finally. Here's my recipe and the quantity I usually make:
Six chicken breasts with skin, baked in plastic cooking bags at 400°F for about an hour (depending on your oven).
Six servings o... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) Place ½ cup orange juice concentrate in blender
Fill 2 cup container ½ full with ice cubes
Add water to make 2 cups and pour into blender
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add 8 teaspoons sugar
Blend on LOW speed until ice thoroughly crushedDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals bu... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) This is fast and easy. It is good over rice or noodles.
¼ cup butter
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 large clove garlic, crushedCombine all ingredients and pour over chicken in 13 x 9 baking dish. Bake cover... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag.
Seal, mash till they are all broken up.
Add remainder of ingredients, reseal
keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly
cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various ar... read more
( life / health / environment / animals ) The National Weather Service on Tuesday warned people in South Florida of the possibility of falling iguanas in advance of cold weather.... read more at upiDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make... read more
( life / health / environment ) Read the rest of the article at collective-evolution.com/2020/01/20/bees-absolutely-love-cannabis-it-could-help-restore-their-populations/New research out of Cornell University that's beenpublished in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren't the only fans of canna...DISCLAIMER: We ... read more
( life / animals ) Read the rest of the article at upi.com/Odd-News/2020/01/13/Elephant-climbs-5-foot-wall-to-steal-mangoes-from-lodge/3411578953055/ An elephant in a Zambian national park was caught in camera climbing over a wall to steal some mangoes from a safari lodge....... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) Read the rest of the article at alabama-man-finds-dog-living-life-large-in-prison/Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local pri...... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) Read the rest of the article at girl-volunteered-at-pet-shelter-for-two-days-until-reunited-with-lost-cat
Hannah Rountree had not seen her cat Spunky in three years-at least until he reappeared at the animal shelter she had only just started volunteering. ... read more
( life / travel / transportation / auto ) From: Anonymous
See Electric-Cars...
"At a neighbourhood BBQ I was talking to a neighbour, a BC Hydro executive. I asked him how that renewable thing was doing. He laughed, then got serious. If you really intend to adopt electric vehicles, he pointed out, you had to face certain realities. Fo... read more
( life / travel ) This article is dated December 2018, and it's based on 2017 data, but whatever. :) RoadSnacks has a similar list here, and here's USA Today's.
"This list was created based off information from the FBI's crime statistics which were gathered from US cities with a population over ... read more
( life / health / food ) Amazing.
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Nebraska retiree uses Earth's heat to grow oranges in snow... See youtube.com/watch?vZD-3-gsgsnk
Winter temperatures in Alliance, Nebraska can drop to -20°F (the record low is -40°F/C), but retired mailman Russ Finch grows oranges in his backyard greenhouse without... read more
( life / money / employment ) Sitting here looking at James (not his real name) to my right. My workday would be sooooo much better if I could ignore him, but, being in the cubicle across the aisle, I can't. For those new to this space, James is an idiot. Literally. Okay, idiot/savant might be more accurate. He is wicked s... read more
( life / animals ) Drove past this place a month ago on my way to New Madrid (just because). It looked interesting and is apparently getting great reviews.UPDATE: And now we've been there. We went last week (7/31/2020). It was great! You can buy feed buckets to feed the animals as you make your way through the... read more
( life / health / fitness ) Good news! See... how-to-exercise-without-moving-your-body/
"Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a magical world where we could simply imagine whatever we wanted to happen and poof it would appear? For thousands of years, people have claimed that the mind alone has great power to affect r... read more
( life / health ) Here's an interesting (and hopefully useful) article someone sent us.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind. ... read more
( life / health / environment / trees ) Time for Trees. Another worthy cause.
"Humankind is All organic lifeforms are facing a crisis: our ability to survive and thrive is at risk. Air and water pollution is rampant. Weather patterns are shifting at an alarming rate. Poverty is widespread. The entire globe is battling poor health fo... read more
( life / animals ) Some good news for a change: elephant-poaching-falls-dramatically-africa
"Elephant poaching in Africa has dropped significantly from a peak in 2011, according to a new analysis of annual surveillance data. The progress seems to have resulted in large part from declining demand for ivory in Chi... read more
( life / health / food ) Such a great idea!
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Atlanta's City Council just voted in favor of transforming over 7 acres of vacant property into the state of Georgia's first food forest. The measure, which paves the way for the largest food forest in the country according to Councilwoman Carla Smith, was approve... read more
( life / health / pets ) Dog de-worming medicine allegedly cures cancer. See Cancer cure has gotten out of control and nih.gov.
"Within just 3 months his cancer vanished. His insurance company spent $1.2 million before Tippens switched to a $5 a week medicine that saved his life. Daily vitamins and CBD oil were also a ... read more
( life / health ) See Food of the gods
"... drinking a homemade cacao hot chocolate in the mornings instead of coffee ... unleashes such beautiful creative energies while also giving you a subtle morning boost"DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles l ... read more
( life / health / environment / garden ) Attract butterflies and bees to your garden, reduce wi-fiRead the rest of the article at attract-butterflies-and-bees-to-your-garden-by-reducing-wifi-radiation-frequencies
"A happy garden is a wireless-free garden. Decades of research has already determined that plants and insects as well as a... read more
( life / health ) Read the rest of the article at autism-treated-with-chlorine-dioxide
"I should say something about bleach, as a number of critics insist MMS (chlorine dioxide) is a bleach and, thus, a poison. Chlorine dioxide, the chemical that is MMS, has never been used domestically as a bleach for cleaning... read more
( life / money / employment ) We could not agree more. See Disney heiress calls CEO Bob Iger's $65 million pay package 'insane.'
"When Iger got his bonus last year, I did the math, and I figured out that he could have given personally, out of pocket, a 15% raise to everyone who worked at Disneyland, and sti... read more
( life / health / food ) I'd like to report that if anyone has prostate issues, the best treatment I know of is cayenne pepper capsules. Some time ago I bought size 00 gelatin capsules and a capsule machine, and make my own. I take a couple every morning and I can feel it working on the prostate. Cayenne is known for fi... read more
( life / health / environment ) I love this! See wildlife bridges
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Bridges for bears and tunnels for tortoises have significantly reduced the number of wildlife-car collisions worldwide.
"DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yo... read more
( life / health / fitness ) See every-breath-you-take.
"...contrary to intuition, over 90% of lost weight leaves the body as carbon dioxide exhaled from the lungs, disappearing into thin air."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think f... read more
( life / people ) I've been in middle Tennessee the past 25 years, grew up in northern California, spent most of my 20s in L.A., but according to this site I should move to New England. They say...
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You would fit in well in New England due to your no-nonsense personality and preservation of tradition. Ne... read more
( life / health ) Did you know about this rock from Russia? It's supposed to neutralize wireless signals. I perceive a difference when I put it on my wifi-router, which I rarely use due to a kind of buzz I perceive in my head. But when I put a couple of these rocks on top, that buzz goes away. There's fake sh... read more
( life / health / drugs ) Interesting article here: more-than-half-quit-using-prescription-drugs
"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 repo... read more
( life / help / auto ) You probably can't fix it yourself, and your mechanic might not be able to, either. Almost a metaphor for our times. See Scotty Kilmer explains new car repair.
By the way, this guy's great. In various places he says: Honda makes the best engines but Toyota makes the best cars. The Ford 150 ... read more
( life / health ) Read the rest of the article at Pesticide Levels In Families Dropped By 60% After One-Week Organic Diet: Study
"The study tested the urine of four diverse American families in Oakland, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Baltimore after eating their typical diet of conventional food for six days and the... read more
( life / travel / advice ) The Hobo Traveler tells it like it is: don't rent a car, some cultures dishonest, police dangerous.
See youtu.be/GNBfZ6oX73w
"What Countries Give You The Most Respect, The Least?"... read more
( life / health / drugs ) "A healthy blood-brain barrier is necessary for keeping unwanted molecules and cells from entering into the brain from the bloodstream. Without a healthy blood-brain barrier, pathogens can pass from the bloodstream into the brain, causing illness and even death. The blood-brain barrier also mai... read more
( life / health ) HPV, a manufactured crisisHPV "vaccines" are touted as a safe and effective cure for cervical cancer, but the evidence tells a different story.See anh-usa.org/DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for you... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) We 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 here... read more
( life / animals ) Well, I had an exciting morning. Who needs coffee to wake up? It was around 5:30 when I let our pug Joey out in the backyard. I'm standing there keeping an eye out for critters (there is no fence) when, sure enough, a couple of coyotes start trotting toward us, all casual-like as if out for a st... read more
( life / health / food ) from My Persian Kitchen
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 31 mins
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
1 tsp grated fresh turmeric
½ tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tick cinnamon
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
½ slice of lemon
1-1/2 cups water
Instructions
Place turmeric, gi... read more
( life / health / environment ) And that's not a good thing.
See also Senate commerce hearingDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / travel ) Cool international cost-of-living comparison site: expatistan.com/cost-of-living. If you're thinking of moving from Sacramento, CA to Lisbon, Portugal, for example, go to cost-of-living/comparison/sacramento/lisbon... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) For those "asking for a friend," see marijuana-hemp-cbd-whats-legal-and-where:
"As the legalized cannabis industry in the United States grows with nearly every election, consumers interested in these products have more and more options. But they might also have more questions, given ... read more
( life / health / food ) We should just go ahead and get this for our 13yo daughter.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / people / internet ) The Friends of Humanity website. Don't know anything about it, but like the sound of it. :)
"Friends of Humanity is active in the defense of human rights, education, health care, and environmental protection. Our projects are currently underway in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.&q... read more
( life / animals / horses ) A Minnesota couple harnessed their Belgian draft horses to help a semi truck driver whose vehicle was stuck on an icy driveway."
Read more: Horses-pull-stuck-semi... read more
( life / money / employment ) I get these job listing emails (just in case something awesome comes along). This latest one (probably created by AI (artificial/lower intelligence)) said they have several jobs just for you: Hospice Aide (Los Angeles), Chaplain (Paramus), Registered Nurse Case Manager (Peru). Peru? As in South Am... read more
( life / health / politics ) Read the rest of the article at aluminum-vaccines-cause-autism
"We now have 5 years of medical research, mostly from outside the United States, incriminating aluminum adjuvants in "vaccines" as the SOLE cause of autism epidemic. JB Handley does a nice job laying out the argument and ... read more
( life / health / drugs ) "Josh Mazer is pro-"vaccine", but wants "vaccines" to be based on sound scientific evidence and not to cause more harm than good. He also believes in providing informed consent on the risks/dangers of each "vaccine."
Read the rest of the article at reddit.com/r/co... read more
( life / money / employment ) Even corporate America is blocking Alex Jones / InfoWars these days. Trying to read an article online during my lunch break, I get the following censorship notice: Block Reason: Content Filtering. Category: questionable
Pathetic, but at least they stopped blocking DrudgeReport. Although, now that... read more
( life / travel ) Observations while walking around Old Sacramento with Elizabeth:
Jul 14, 2018 2:38pm
As I sat on a bench in touristy Old Sacramento, a little boy walked by and asked "Are you a statue?" I had to laugh. There was a statue/wooden carving of a man on the next bench over.
Jul 14, 2018 3:47p... read more
( life / health / food / restaurants ) Insider favorites at Panera Bread. Via panera-bread-employee-favoritesDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / health / politics ) They failed to clearly state...
"... the minimal risk that, even once the individual was infected with the HPV virus, the infection would result in precancerous lesions..."
Read the rest of the article at greenmedinfo.com
also...
"Dr. Harper explained in her presentation that the ... read more
( life / money / employment ) "It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner - after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he's not alone. As he shares in this short, funny a... read more
( life / travel ) I was having a hard time converting a digital photo down to the correct 2x2 physical size. Then I found this article: take your own passport photos. At first, I was thinking Tell me something I don't know. Then I saw the link to the State Department's own online passport photo editor (FI... read more
( life / money / shopping ) I think Kroger has a policy of periodically moving everything around in order to stimulate our hunter-gatherer instinct, never knowing which aisle our next meal is in.... read more
( life / money ) Woo-hoo! I took the old cookie (coin) jar to the Coinstar machine today (11.9% fee, are you kidding me?!). I came away with $93.54! It rejected a few coins, repeatedly, forcing me to just pocket them. One of those was an elongated penny someone had thrown in the jar (I'm guessing Elizabeth). A... read more
( life / money / employment / humor ) Got off the phone with @NASA. Had to tell 'em, "Look, I'm not willing to relocate. Stop calling!" OK, so it wasn't actually NASA, I didn't say exactly that, and it wasn't actually a job offer. A recruiter did call about an opportunity there, though. I'm not a COMPLE... read more
( life / health / food / restaurants ) Man behind the counter: What kind of meat?
Me: Tuna.
Man: Ham?
Me: If by "ham" you mean "tuna," then yes.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / animals ) "UC Davis has been caring for dozens of animals that were displaced or injured in the California wildfires over the past two weeks."
Read the rest of the article at www.sacbee.com ... read more
( life / money / employment ) There's a strange badge swipe policy at work: required first thing in the AM, after that ANYONE can just walk right in. #monitoring-v-security... read more
( life / money / employment ) "Once Toys R Us was taken over, however, the debt that Vornado Realty, KKR and Bain used to acquire it was pushed back onto the company, skyrocketing its debt obligations to $7.6 billion."
Read the rest of the article at inthesetimes.com/article/20600/how-private-equity-killed-toys-r-us ... read more
( life / health ) HPV "vaccines" are touted as a safe and effective cure for cervical cancer, but the evidence tells a different story.See anh-usa.org/DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own m... read more
( life / health ) FYI: Aileen's Instagram page
"I don't know about you but mosquitoes are crazy for me! Made some anti-itch cream. :) we shall see if it works! #herbal #apothecary #herbalremedies #handmade #kitchenwitch"
Not to be confused with Bill's new anti-itch cream.DISCLAIMER: We are not... read more
( life / help / advice ) I realized halfway through the task of draining the toilet that I didn't know how. I'd never done it before. I've drained the tank plenty of times, but not the toilet bowl itself.
It all started after I had to use a "snake" to unclog it. The snake left marks. My wife bought s... read more
( life / help / services / humor ) Get your insults here!
This is a free service that we're only too happy to provide. And just because it's free doesn't mean it's not professionally done. Give us a call anytime, but the later the hour, the worse the insult!... read more
( life / health / advice ) STROKE: 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 ... read more
( life / health / advice ) 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."
Read the rest of the article at are-you-tired-banks-credit-cards-and-debt-consider-system-trading-time-instead
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( life / health / food ) Feedback I sent to Luvo:
I love your frozen meals, but hate your packaging.
Your microwave cooking instructions basically say "look elsewhere on package."Why not put the instructions right there where it says "instructions?"
Opening the package afterward is painful, literall... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) "We've found 35 fruits and vegetables that you can grow in containers. These range from bananas and citrus fruits to tomatoes, cucumbers, and just about anything else that you would normally plant in a larger garden."
Read the rest of the article at Container-friendly food plantsDISCL... read more
( life / health / environment ) Here are some actual environmental issues that we should be addressing instead of "climate change" (or screaming about the U.S. pulling out of the Paris climate treaty).FYI, pollution is caused by humans and should be stopped.Climate change is caused by the sun and Earth.DISCLAIMER: We a... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) According to the "Health Ranger," anyway.
"The Health Ranger reveals why Horsetail herb, which grows as a weed, allows your body to eliminate toxic ALUMINUM, a heavy metal linked to Alzheimer's and dementia. (It's also found in popular deodorant products.)"DISCLAIMER: We... read more
( life / animals / birds ) I got yelled at today... by a quail. I was crossing an empty lot toward the soccer field (for my daughter's soccer game) when I heard squawking. I looked down, and there it was, probably protecting its nest, obviously telling me to get lost.
So I did. I am nothing if not considerate.
Image co... read more
( life / people ) It was horrible! I was at Walmart again, but that's not the worst part. There was a teenage/early-20's girl with boobs out to here, wearing the most form-fitting outfit you ever saw. I tried to ignore her because she REALLY wanted to be looked at, and I always try to disappoint people like t... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at Diet drinks TRIPLE risk stroke dementia
"Diet drinks TRIPLE your risk of stroke and dementia, and are FAR more dangerous than drinks sweetened with sugar.
Boston University researchers found aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener, wreaks havoc on the arteries, as o... read more
( life / health / environment / blog ) Had to park under an overpass this morning to avoid tornadoes. No problems for me but one did touch down right near work. Someone said it hit Macy's (just across the Interstate).DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. ... read more
( life / health / environment / trees ) Another reason for short-sighted land developers to leave as many trees as possible when destroying/preparing the site for the next new neighborhood.
See Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health
"People living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less li... read more
( life / help / health / food ) This looks very familiar in my yard. Go here for more info: lettuce
"I'm surprised I haven't come across wild lettuce as an alternative to toxic pain, migraine and anxiety pills, but a recent report by Ask a Prepper tipped me off to it and now I want to tell everyone! Out of everyone I... read more
( life / health / drugs ) Interesting
"The most common sense, natural solution to inattentive behavior in school children, however, may be the basic idea of giving children more time to free play and to engage their bodies in physical activity. It's such a simple notion in such unusual times that it actually sounds... read more
( life / money / shopping ) Don't you hate it when you tell the self-checkout register that you want cash back. Then by the time you're finished, because the $!?&@ machine has screwed up so many times, you've become distracted and forgotten all about the cash? Yep, if you want to get rich just follow behind me when... read more
( life / health / food ) Cool! But I also like one of the commenters' idea about forest gardens. Via forest gardens
DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / health / mental ) Be careful when dumbing yourself down. Before you know it, you will "succeed." #dumbingusdownDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / money / employment ) Great story! See ksl.com
"It was about as low as you can get, but Smith decided to at least make it to the new year. When he went on ksl.com to look for jobs, he saw a story KSL did on a Utah company giving suits to homeless people to help them feel confident during job interviews." ... read more
( life / travel ) Interesting.
"Of Moscow's 35,000-odd stray dogs, about 20 are thought to travel regularly on the city's underground rail system. These dogs seem to be able to identify which trains to board, and where to alight. It appears that they can recognise humans who will give them a treat or a ... read more
( life / help / advice ) If your brakes ever go out, just shift into Park. Better to ruin the transmission than to die! You're welcome!.Don't ask. :)... read more
( life / health / environment / weather ) You know you've adjusted to winter when you walk outside to 45F degrees and think "It's not bad out here!DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / travel / traffic ) Don't you hate it when you take an alternate route to get away from a slow driver only to have them end up in front of you later?... read more
( life / health / environment / weather ) You know you're lazy when you check weather.com instead of getting up and going outside to see what the weather is doing! I (eventually) went outside.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up... read more
( life / money / employment ) I know they're just doing their jobs, but headhunters (job recruiters) can be some of the most dehumanizing people I've ever had to deal with. Because of that, I like to have a little fun at their expense whenever possible. Here's a recent email exchange:
Headhunter: I had emailed you... read more
( life / health / food / drugs ) I'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.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professional... read more
( life / health / drugs ) Choose raw horseradish or these natural remedies instead
from Antibiotics can have severe lasting effects
"(NaturalNews) Antibiotics should really be a last resort when you are feeling unwell, and the misuse of them is leading to more and more bugs becoming resistant to antibiotics. These su... read more
( life / health / drugs ) Never combine these over-the-counter drugs. Your life may be endangered
Read the rest of the article at NaturalNews.com
Good to know!DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind. ... read more
( life / health / food ) That's it! We're moving to Russia! Just kidding (because it kinda sucks over there unless you're rich ... like almost everywhere else, actually). Still, this is good news for humans:
"This is a bold move by the Russian government, and it sits in unison with the newly-ignited global... read more
( life / money / employment ) Got the below email today. Probably because they saw that I have several books on Amazon (here, here and here), they read them, thought they sucked, and decided it would be best if I took a warehouse job. I must say, though, I've never seen a sweat-shop (a.k.a. warehouse) job look so good.
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( life / health / environment / garden ) Looks like a worthwhile project. Click the link/badge below for more info
DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / money / employment ) Good one!
"This employee had simply had enough so they decided to tell their boss how it really is before they walked out the door."Read the rest of the article at Employee's Sarcastic Resignation Note Tells It Like It Is
... read more
( life / health / mental ) "These six daily happiness exercises are proven to make anyone, from a 4-year old to an 84-year old, happy, or simply happier. Achor says in just 21 days, the exercises can transform a pessimist into an optimist.
Gratitude Exercises. Write down three things you're grateful for that oc... read more
( life / health / environment ) Cool! ... someday. From Will Graphene Supercapacitors Make Batteries Obsolete?
"Researchers with the California NanoSystems Institute recently developed a new battery-like supercapacitor, a device that stores charge, which may rival conventional energy storage technology."
See also, salt... read more
( life / health / fitness / research ) Why being 'overweight' means you live longer: The way scientists twist the facts
I guess the only diet most of us need to be on is non-GMO.
See also.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. ... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) ...... and riding therapy operation now has a GoFundMe page!I hope you've got some pocket change you can donate.Thanks.
Here's the link (in case you missed the first two, above) :)gofundme.com/Facebook-harmony-h/donate
See also: Willie Nelson rescues 70 horses from slaughter... read more
( life / health ) FYI, the I in this story is not me. The author wanted to share this info without being identified. Can you blame him? :)
I looked online and it's hard to find direct, simple instructions, they tend to get academic or theoretical about it. It's very simple: APPLY HARD PRESSURE!
Once,... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) Please DONATE to Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue's fundraiser to build better shelter for the winter. Thanks.
Please donate by clicking here. Thank you!
Or go here: harmonyhaven.wordpress.com/donations
And, last but not least (and possibly best of all), you can use Amazo... read more
( life / health / food ) "Standard wheat harvest protocol in the US is to drench the wheat fields with Roundup several days before the combine harvesters work through the fields because withered, dead wheat plants are less taxing on the farm equipment and allows for an earlier, easier and bigger harvest"
Read t... read more
( life / health ) Wow! All you need to do is ...
Eliminate all simple carbohydrates and gluten
Eliminate processed food (wait, is that even possible?)
Eat more vegetables and fruits
Eat wild-caught fish
Meditate twice a day
Start yoga
Get seven to eight hours sleep each night
Daily supplementation ... read more
( life / money / employment ) One-fifth of US workers were laid off in past five years"Nearly 40% said it took more than seven months to find employment and about one in five of laid-off workers said all they could find was a temporary position."
Read the rest of the article at latimes.com/business/la-fi-layoffs-unemp... read more
( life / animals / cats ) I was up a little earlier than usual this morning, which apparently surprised one of the cats in our house. The thing is, we only have one cat. Any more than that is too many. This one -- either a stray or just one of the neighbor's cats, I don't know; either way, it's apparently our cat ... read more
( life / health / drugs ) List of Culprit Drugs (according to them): Excedrin PM, Tylenol PM, Nytol, Sominex, Unisom, Benadryl, Dramamine, Paxil, Detrol, Demerol, Elavil
"You wouldn't think that taking a little pain pill would cause long term cognitive impairment, but that's just one of the commonly prescribed ... read more
( life / health / food ) Broccoli sprouts, anyone?
"The drink used in the China study was made with broccoli sprouts developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. They are sold under the brand name BroccoSprouts. They are widely available in supermarkets or you can sprout your own from seeds. Broccoli sprouts ... read more
( life / help / advice / animals ) Just 'cuz you cut off its head... don't assume it's harmless.
Chef dies after spitting cobra he was cooking bit him on the hand ... 20 minutes after he had cut its head off.
See Chef-dies-spitting-cobra-cooking... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) I need to try this. Too bad I hate cooking so much. I eat way too many snacks at work, but at least these are healthy. The snack machine and I have had a falling out (it no longer recognizes my shopper's card), so now's a good time to try this.
"We can't stress it enough: Pack th... read more
( life / health / food ) .
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.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for you... read more
( life / money / employment ) Something I've always hated about working for someone else is that you're expected to believe (or convincingly pretend, in the corporate setting, anyway) that the people in positions above you are in fact superior to you. It's just one more thing to gnaw at me during my time there. That ... read more
( life / people ) From somewhere on the Internet ...
Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
Name the last five Heisman Trophy winners.
Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best ... read more
( life / health / employment ) Good article on staying healthy on the job, plus just plain staying at that job.
"... you can't smoke cigarettes fast enough to match the damage that today's workplace is doing to you. And not just you, but everyone from the newest hire to your CEO. Your company is unknowingly dragging... read more
( life / health / food ) Good to know.
from 10 Ways to Survive Skyrocketing Food Prices
"Food prices are getting out of control. As meats, dairy, and eggs climb to record high prices and over 50 million Americans are now on public food assistance, family budgets are being stretched like never before just to survive.&... read more
( life / animals / cats ) Watch Tara the Hero Cat attempt to throw a ceremonial first pitch
For those who saw that video. But then, who didn't? ... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) Just finished putting up chicken wire around my strawberries. Elizabeth picked one last night, turned it around to look at it, and discovered that it had been bitten into. We can only assume it was rabbits.How many were ruined? I asked.Four, she said.In my garden, that's a LOT. :) Anyway, ho... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) You should NEVER eat unripe elderberries.
An important comment, above. That caution aside, this is good to know if you're ever starving or just have the munchies while wandering through your back yard! :) Read the rest of the article at 52 Plants In The Wild You Can Eat My Family Survival P... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at Subsidizing the Corporate One Percent Good Jobs First.
Apparently, those bastions of capitalism are in fact socialists, at least when it works for them.
... read more
( life / health / environment / plants ) Good info. I wonder if Ace Hardware stores are any better? Probably need to buy my plants from the farmer's market.Read the rest of the article at Bee-friendly plants? Think again.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this sit... read more
( life / health / mental ) Basically, go ahead and let yourself get anxious/excited. It's OK! You might even enjoy yourself, in a way. Or at least it'll be one of those things you can look back on and laugh about. Read the rest of the article at Don't Keep Calm....
"Original source here: apa.org/pubs/journa... read more
( life / health / mental ) What a great experiment ... and website!Scientists Discover One Of The Greatest Contributing Factors To Happiness - You'll Thank Me Later.
See also six-exercises-for-happinessDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Th... read more
( life / money / employment ) Switzerland Shows US How to Handle CEOs.
Here in the United States, had the minimum wage kept pace with productivity since the 1960s it would now be $21.72 an hour, or $3,722 a month.
See also ...
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customers-f... read more
( life / help / charity ) Some good news for a change.
Read the rest of the article at Crowd-sourced Outpouring Lifts Struggling Mom The Poverty Line, What Matters Today BillMoyers.com.
"Last month Linda Tirado, a 31-year-old from Cedar City, Utah, was ...... read more
( life / money / employment ) Walk 11 miles a shift and pick up an order every 33 seconds... how Amazon works staff 'to the bone'
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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 t... read more
( life / health / food ) The good news is that the research shows the less junk food you eat, the less you crave it. In other words, self-control! What a concept!Read the rest of the article at Why Your Brain Craves Junk Food (and What You Can Do About It).
"Most of us know that junk food is unhealthy. We know poor n... read more
( life / health / advice ) ... like my father always said. Apparently, there's more than just a physical benefit.
Read the rest of the article at The Science Behind Posture and How It Affects Your Brain
"Body language is closely related to posture - the way we move our bodies affects how others see us as well as ou... read more
( life / health / food ) I think I'll try this.
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If you are battling an aliment or just want to feel good - this smoothie rocks. The addition of cranberries helps reduce water weight too - a little aesthetically pleasing benefit that makes you look good too.
"DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals bu... read more
( life / money / employment ) Millions of Americans are angry because food stamp recipients can use their benefits to buy junk food but don't realize that they are able to do so because corporate America wouldn't have it any other way.
Coca Cola, Kroger, Walmart, Kelloggs and other corporations have all lobbied the Unit... read more
( life / health / food ) Elizabeth (at the dinner table being forced to eat her broccoli): Ugh, can I throw up?
Her mom: Um, no.
Me: trying not to laugh out loud
Mom: You're not helping!DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yo... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at Corporate Welfare Vs. Social Welfare Spending ... It's Not Just A $40 Billion Gap.
"Market subsidies, market protections, market interventions, regulatory favors, favorable legislation, legal protections, ex-post facto reclassification's, government spen... read more
( life / money / employment ) Good!
Read the rest of the article at America's Re-shoring of Jobs Is Accelerating.
"Over the past couple of years, we've projected an improvement in U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by 2015 that would help drive an American manufacturing revival. The results of our latest survey ma ... read more
( life / help / advice ) Good guidelines. This snipped below is the most useful part:
Read the rest of the article at Lessons in the Art of Living Psychology Today.
"In DBT dialectical behavior therapy, the skill is encapsulated in a mnemonic device known as..."... read more
( life / money / employment ) I've been chosen (with 5-6 others) to Have Lunch With ! (one of the VP's at work) tomorrow. I've been instructed to come prepared to discuss real issues and solutions regarding my job. Not looking forward to it. At least it's a free lunch ... but is it really? The price is I... read more
( life / travel ) 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... read more
( life / animals / cats ) In case you're in the market for a barn cat, this is for you: sacbee.com/2013/08/31/5696395/feral-cats-get-a-second-life-as.html.
Maybe other cities near you have a similar program.... read more
( life / money / employment ) I don't agree that this is a valid calculation. But, for what it's worth, my brother sent this out recently.
50 years ago the minimum wage was 1.25 (1963). See dol.gov/whd/minwage/chart.pdf.
A 1963 dime (90% silver) is now worth 1.9
19 x 1.25 $23.75
That's what the minimum wage... read more
( life / help / advice ) Click below for more info:
fija.org
"FIJA works to inform potential jurors...
of their traditional, legal authority to refuse to enforce unjust laws
that they cannot be required to check their consciences at the courthouse door
that they cannot be punished for their verdicts
Inform everyo... read more
( life / money / employment ) from Who are the 1%, and what do they do for a living?
"A lot of emphasis is on the 99% versus the 1% in these protests. But who are the 1% and what do they do for a living? Are they all Wilt Chamberlains and Oprahs and other people taking part in the dynamism of the new economy? Nope. It&... read more
( life / health / food / restaurants ) After stopping at Tara's sister Stephanie's house in Smyrna to pick up a newly-refurbished Kindle Fire that Todd had put together, we had dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Mi Tierra. Now Chago's Elizabeth was dying for refried beans! Whatever. She's eight.
Mi Tierra is usu... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at Some non-organic foods contain upwards of 180 times the fluoride level of tap water, says expert.
"... the average person's cumulative exposure to fluoride from food, beverages, personal care products, and water is up to seven times the recommended maximum l... read more
( life / money / employment / politics ) The Jobs Number Is BS Says Former Head Of BLS.
"After every non-farm payroll report we provide our own breakdown of what the real unemployment rate is in a country in which the labor force participation rate has not been adjusted to normalize for the Second Great Depression. In the most recent... read more
( life / health / mental ) What happens in your brain when you get mad, and how to control itI love this! Especially after my last post.
"By using one of his strategies, projecting peace, you can activate a different set of mirror neurons and begin to defuse the other's anger. You can get them to mirror your cal... read more
( life / health / mental ) Funny how the day after commenting on Facebook (see below) about driving past a local rich neighborhood, this morning in that same neighborhood I ticked off the driver behind me by having the gall to use a turn lane properly. You do realize you're not supposed to use that center two-way turn lan ... read more
( life / health / politics ) "Dr. Diane Harper was the lead researcher in the development of the human papilloma virus vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix. She is the latest to come forward and question the safety and effectiveness of these vaccines."
The Lead Vaccine Developer Comes Clean So She Can Sleep At Night: ... read more
( life / money / economy / conspiracies ) "The corporate-policy network is highly centralized, at both the level of individuals and that of organizations. Its inner circle is a tightly interwoven ensemble of politically active business leaders; its organizational core includes the Trilateral Commission, the Bilderberg Conference, the E... read more
( life / health / covid ) "...most of the people in America who are diagnosed by doctors with the flu have no flu virus in their bodies. So they don't have the flu."
A new giant "vaccine" scandal exposes government lies and psyops.click here for related articles.Read the rest of the article at corbet... read more
( life / home / chores / humor ) While doling out who would be doing what for today's house cleaning project, my wife Tara assigned the following to me: Strip and make the bed. Knowing me, she then felt the need to clarify. That means strip the bed. I'll just let that sink in for those who don't immediately get it.
... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) No, not just me and my pathetic crop management. While that's definitely been a struggle, there have apparently been physical altercations going on in the garden, specifically on top of the onions. The tops of those plants - once so proud and erect - are all now bent over. I hope they're n... read more
( life / health / food / movies-tv-video ) I finally watched this Food Matters movie last night. It was great. MD's and pharmaceutical execs will hate it, of course. Anyway, I highly recommend it.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Ma... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) Turmeric's cardiovascular benefits foundJust an FYI, above. And now this, below: turmeric and black pepper together
DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / money / employment ) Feels like the first day back at school after summer vacation, except in this case it's not even summer yet and I'll be starting a new job, not school, today. I hope it lasts longer than the last few jobs! I have had a string of incredible bad luck over the past decade through no fault of my... read more
( life / health / mental / dreams ) Had a very brief, mundane, realistic dream the night before last in which I was pulled over by a traffic cop. I didn't think much about it until the next morning when I was going down Antioch Pike to a client's office. That particular stretch (as you pass the sports fields) is infamous as a ... read more
( life / money / employment ) Took a test yesterday. Hope I passed! New job depends on it! Hope I did better than the previous day's job-related test. That one was on Windows 7 and 2008 techie stuff, and I just haven't kept up with Win 7, not as a tech, especially in regard to its various corporate scenarios. The test on... read more
( life / health / food ) It was Cinco De Mayo, so we tried Moe's Southwest Grill. After ten minutes with very little movement (the line was so long), we left. Next we tried Las Palmas, a very good local chain. Same problem there. We didn't even bother standing in line.
Now we're at Taco Bell. No lines! ... and ... read more
( life / animals / turtles ) Probably. You never know about these things. Anyway, I had forgotten to buy cat food and that is what allowed me to be there in time to save a life. Taking my daughter to school this morning, I had to turn south on Nolensville Rd because Old Hickory was backed up. I was running late, and there'd... read more
( life / help / auto ) Three and a half hours in the Pep Boys waiting room is always time well-spent, wouldn't you agree? :) I'm home now, appreciating the comfort of my office chair, but Pep Boys seriously needs to consider putting more comfortable seats in their waiting area. I did get some things done while wai... read more
( life / money / employment ) "The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the inequity of a system where most people drudge along, paying heavy taxes for which they get nothing in return. - Gore Vidal"... read more
( life / health / insurance ) This is the second denial in as many days. Yesterday it was the life insurance company. Today, I got one of those job application denial emails:
"Thank you for your interest in our recent opening. We have had a chance to review your resume ... Unfortunately, we have decided to pursue othe ... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) I finished up my little rain barrel project yesterday. My three rain barrels used to be underneath the downspout coming off the roof. And that's great for catching the most rain, but the problem was that it is downhill from and not close enough to the garden where it's needed. I've looke... read more
( life / health / insurance ) Good news: SunLife Financial sent me a refund check! Bad news: It was because they denied my policy for, according to them, failing to send all of my paperwork in on time. Um, I think faxing it in at least a couple days prior to the deadline qualifies as on time! I guess it doesn't count u... read more
( life / money / employment / holidays ) Great article here
Read the rest of the article at informationclearinghouse.info
"What does Labor Day mean anymore other than another day off, another store sale and, in some cities, parades ever smaller and more devoid of passion for elevating the well-being of working people?"... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at Economic Inequality Is Not Sustainable
"A Top Heavy 1 Percent Will Topple Without a Stable Middle Class.Focusing exclusively on deficit reduction is the wrong policy. Focusing solely on cutting spending is the wrong policy. Focusing on jobs is the right policy ... read more
( life / money / employment ) GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt, The Head Of Obama's Jobs Council, Is Moving Jobs And Economic Infrastructure To China At A Blistering Pace.The hypocrisy would be laughable if not such a serious problem.... read more
( life / money / employment ) They might be right about this. Worth a shot.
"Does your resume read like a job description? Is it one long list of bullets that contain the phrases duties included or responsible for? Sought-after candidates (the ones whose phones are ringing off the hook for interviews while you're stru... read more
( life / money / employment ) Yes, large corporations really are that stupid, short-sighted and corrupt. If this CEO had any decency (yeah, right), he would have said, No, give me one million and split the rest with those 1700 laid-off workers. It would have come out to roughly $12,000 per employee.
Read the rest of the art ... read more
( life / money / employment ) I hate when companies do this. Create a better environment for your employees, don't require them to be a pack of phonies!
Read the rest of the article at Why Faking Enthusiasm Is The Latest Job Requirement.
"...seeming to love the job becomes part of the job"... read more
( life / money / employment ) This is an instant classic.
Read the rest of the article at girl-quits-her-job-on-dry-erase-board-emails-entire-office-33-photos/ ... read more
( life / money / employment ) "It doesn't matter if managers are introverted or extroverted, timid or bold, loud or quiet, as long as they are making people feel like they are growing, appreciated, and confident in their future at the company ..."
Read the rest of the article at Employee Engagement: Why Its Import ... read more
( life / money / economy ) Great article here: Three-Ways-to-Put-America
"In theory The Great Recession is history, but for those of us who live and work on Real Street the carnage and horror continues. On Real Street, outside the gated communities where 1% of the people own 90% of everything, we are now at 99 weeks and ... read more
( life / money / economy ) As I've said before, this country needs a new (or maybe just an enforced) Sherman Antitrust Act that will limit the size, influence and control of any one corporation.
Having more companies means more jobs and, most importantly, more competition. Even the "elites" (at least pretend t ... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at Whirlpool threatens pensions
"Unfortunately, we've just had another open theft of retired worker's benefits, this time Whirlpool management stealing the health care coverage of retired former Hoover workers and their families. Once again, we see Carpetb... read more
( life / money / employment ) "In Japan the ratio of pay for a CEO compared to that of the average worker is approx. 11 to 1. In Germany that ratio expands to a dizzying 12 to 1. And in the United States it's 475 to 1."
Read the rest of the article at CHART - U.S. Corporate Profits Vs. Employee Wages - Home.... read more
( life / money / employment ) Freelancers union, a federation of the unaffiliatedLooks like a good idea.
Freelancers Union.A Federation of the Unaffiliated.
"350,000 FREELANCERS JOINED TOGETHER FOR A PURPOSE.
INDEPENDENTS. UNITED. INDEPENDENTS. UNITED." ... read more
( life / money / employment / interviews ) I almost posted this to LinkedIn, but thought better of it since hiring managers and headhunters generally have absolutely no sense of humor regarding the hiring process. If they would admit (at least to themselves) that they have no idea what they're doing, it might help. :)
Anyway, here it ... read more
( life / money / employment ) ...and are afraid of offending anyone...
Read the rest of the article at positive leaders love productivity
"Simon Sinek @simonsinek says, Bad leaders may edit the truth for fear of causing discomfort. Good leaders accept that the truth is often uncomfortable."... read more
( life / money / employment ) The minimum wage, popular with the public, but not the donor classfrom The Minimum Wage: Popular With the Public, But Not the Donor Class.
"One of the best proposals to come out of the State of the Union was the President's proposal to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour, phased in over t... read more
( life / money / employment ) Interesting article on micro gigs
Read the rest of the article at welcome-to-the-micro-gig-no-job-is-too-small
"A crush of apps allowing us to do discrete tasks for small sums of money might be the future. But the atomization of paid labor leaves workers vulnerable." ... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at Romney's Bain Capital Is Sending Many Jobs to China the Day Before the Election.
"On the day before an election that's supposed to hinge on jobs, taxes and the middle class, Bain Capital, the company Mitt Romney founded, will close the doors of a factory... read more
( life / money / employment ) Wisconsin judge reinstates collective bargaining for state employees
"The union-busting law that pushed Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker into the national spotlight last year has been declared unconstitutional by a state judge, pushing the controversy over the law one step closer to a Supreme C... read more
( life / money / employment ) enewsletters.biospace.com/rhw/newsletter/good-news-for-bad-references.htm?typeemail&sourcejs-07-19-10
"Picture this scenario: you've been seeking new employment at a company, but without success. Your employment credentials are excellent and while you've been able to land the intervi... read more
( life / health / fitness ) Virtual gym 'helps weight loss'
As my brother anonymous says, this one's for those too lazy to actually work out. :)DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / money / employment ) I agree. And a big reason for this, I believe, is that hiring managers hire based on likability, enthusiasm, and an applicant's degree (no matter what that degree is in) rather than on experience and intelligence.
So, the people who end up running things often have no real idea what they're... read more
( life / help / charity ) I thought this was quote-worthy, Read the rest of the article at why-the-rich-dont-give
"Last year, Paul Piff, a psychologist at UC Berkeley, published research that correlated wealth with an increase in unethical behavior: While having money doesn't necessarily make anybody anything, Pi... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) We had a freeze TUESDAY night, so I lost my tomato plants and probably my cucumbers. :(
I replaced those original tomato plants, adding cherry tomatoes, and might have lost those too because even though I hadn't planted them yet I screwed up and left them outside one night when it got below f... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) My checklist for this year's vegetable garden:
Soil tilled? Check!
Top soil added? Check!
Plants bought? Check!
Seeds for plants not available for purchase? Check!
Plants planted? Check!
Now the watering ... and waiting begins! Oh, you're wondering what I planted?
Lettuce
room ... read more
( life / health / food ) via Anna Lappé & Food MythBusters, Do we really need industrial agriculture to feed the world?
In a word, no.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / money / employment ) Why layoffs are for lazy corporate overseers - Fortune Management.
Layoffs are often a sign of failure by top executives to properly manage a business and forecast needs.
The corporate movement away from job security coincided with the advent of big executive bonuses and the rise of global competit... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at The Case for a 25-Hour Work Week This Is Not a Joke Inc.com.
"Whatever you may think of this theory, there are certainly many who think (including Sheryl Sandberg) the status quo 40/50 ... ... read more
( life / health / food / politics ) Maybe there is hope for mankind, after all? Thanks to the boycotts, and more people refusing to remain ignorant? Whatever the reason, this looks promising. Read the rest of the article at Activist Post.
"... there is talk of Walmart, Pepsi, ConAgra and at least 20 major food companies possibly... read more
( life / health ) Read the rest of the article at Avoid the Pharmacy: Fight the Flu with Remedies from the Kitchen.
"A gargle made from salt water can relieve a sore throat. As well, it can stop a budding infection in its tracks. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with a cup of water and gargle."DISCLAIMER: We are n ... read more
( life / health ) Read the rest of the article at Dr. Joseph Mercola: Harvard Study Confirms Fluoride Reduces Children's IQ.
Maybe this will finally convince the idiots-that-be-in-power to stop adding it to our water? Just a thought.
Here's a good article (with infographic) on the subject.DISCLAIMER: We a ... read more
( life / health / pets ) Did you know that avocados are poisonous to most pets? Check out these links:
petpoisonhelpline.com
avocados-are-poisonous-to-horses
That first link says:
"Level of toxicity: In dogs and cats: mild. In other species (e.g., birds, ruminants, etc.), moderate to severe."DISCLAIMER: We... read more
( life / travel ) Travel Picks: Best Places to Go in 2013 : Condé Nast Traveler.
Nashville made the list! Here's what they say about it:"The new Nashville offers two things worth traveling for: a hot, trendy new food scene and its famous, funky music scene. The haute southern cuisine is flourishing i... read more
( life / people / internet ) If you were on a deserted island with an Internet connection and a pug, but could only access ONE website, which site would it be?(BTW, the pug is irrelevant, I just like pugs!)
Facebook - 3 votes
Google - 2 votes
Kindle - 1 votes
Twitter - 1 votes
Your webmail - 1 votes
Other - 1 votes
Pinte... read more
( life / health / food ) Cincinnati passes resolution requiring GE food labeling.Good!And that's where Kroger is headquartered, which might make it more interesting.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own ... read more
( life / health / environment / transportation ) I just thought this was interesting: youtube.com/watch?v54vDcPCQM8And here's another article on the same subject: 10 X Stronger Than Steel In The 1940sAnd another: henry-ford-made-a-hemp-car-in-1941
"What if cars didn't have to be the way they are today? If you are a researcher of an... read more
( life / help / advice ) Instead of joining one more group, walking on one more march, giving to one more money bomb, sending one more breathless email about how important this issue is, do me a favor, go to the mirror and say to yourself...
You Are the Solution You've Been Looking For."Instead of joining one mo... read more
( life / money ) Another great idea!
Read the rest of the article at Strike Debt! Debt Resistance for the 99%.
"Strike Debt is a nationwide movement of debt resisters fighting for economic justice and democratic freedom."... read more
( life / health / environment / weather ) It was cold today in Nashville! The high for the day was only about 45.
I guess that'll feel warm if we get that in January, but still.... It's supposed to get down to the mid-20s tonight. I know, I know. You all in Chicago and Moscow are saying pfftt!But that's why - among other reaso... read more
( life / health / food / politics ) Activist Post: Monsanto Funded Anti-GMO Labeling Campaign Gets Away with Impersonating Govt. Agencies.
Corporate scum at their worst, or is this merely typical?"Misuse of a United States government seal can lead to a $250,000 fine, twenty years in prison, and three years of supervised releas... read more
( life / money / economy ) Read the rest of the article at intrepidreport.com.
"... the low 2011 real median household income is the summation, in most cases, of two household earners, whereas in 1967-68 one earner could produce the same real income.... when both husband and wife have to work in order to maintain the sa... read more
( life / money ) Hallelujah! We have paid off our BofA credit card! It was bad enough when it was owned by the original company. But when I saw that Bank of America had bought that company and was now administering my account, I knew it was time to pay that thing off ASAP! I just filled out their online satisfactio ... read more
( life / health ) If you're happy, you're healthy.Or the opposite.Whatever works, right?Read the rest of the article at Positive Attitude Equals More Control, Better Health.
"The bottom line: when you feel in control, you take control."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what ... read more
( life / health / fitness ) Read the rest of the article at Action Item #4: 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 ti... read more
( life / money / economy ) dailybail.com/home/absolute-genius-make-this-go-viral-quantitative-easing-expla.html"The truth about quantitative easing. I just watched this again and laughed my a$$ off. Now with a ridiculous 5.2 million views on YouTube."... read more
( life / health / fitness / research ) People can be fat AND fitGood news!
"It shows that some fat people manage to remain 'metabolically healthy' even though their body mass index would suggest they are not."
See also.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles link... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) Five Tasty Ways to Eat Your Tomato Harvest All Year
"Hello tomato harvest time. If your garden (or farmer's market, or neighbor's garden) is suddenly overwhelming you with fresh tomatoes, don't be intimidated, start filling the pantry."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical profession... read more
( life / health / pets ) dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2190086/Cat-parasite-worms-humans-brains-drive-victims-suicide.html
From: diankat
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 comm... read more
( life / health ) HoneyI killed the superbugRead the rest of the article at The Australian.
"... none of the bacteria that researchers used to test the honey, including superbugs such as flesh-eating bacteria, built up any immunity"DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say... read more
( life / money / economy ) This (below) is why we hate Walmart.Too many people don't understand this.
They just want low prices no matter the overall, long-run cost.
Read the rest of the article at Walmart: 50 Years of Gutting America's Middle Class
"Walmart's explosive growth has gutted two key pilla... read more
( life / health / food ) For those with allergies, this might help.Research Shows Local Honey may Halt Allergies.
"Honey has been considered an alternative allergy treatment for many years, with many allergy sufferers swearing by its anti-allergenic properties. Until recently, however, there had not been much research... read more
( life / health / food / restaurants ) With Elizabeth taken for the night by her wonderful Auntie, Tara and I took the opportunity last night to use a Groupon and go to an Ethiopian restaurant, Mesob. It was our first time trying Ethiopian food.The appetizer, sambusa, was very good. When the entree arrived, the injera bread on its own ... read more
( life / help / charity )
Home for Life
Wild Animal Sanctuary
Adopt-a-horse here or here
The Tim Tebow Foundation
Charity Navigator
Cure Juvenile Myositis
Greater Good
Horse Rescue/Therapy Riding
Help Women Around The World
Rescue.org
YouCaring
... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at IBM's Internal Plan to Grow Earnings-Per-Share to $20 by 2015: Fire Most U.S. Employees.
"The primary method for accomplishing this feat, according to the plan, will be by reducing US employee head count by 78 percent in that time frame."
... read more
( life / health / food ) "If you put a label on genetically engineered food you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it. - Norman Braksick, president of Asgrow Seed Co., a subsidiary of Monsanto, quoted in the Kansas City Star, March 7, 1994
Monsanto should not have to vouchsafe the safety of biotech food. Ou... read more
( life / health ) ... many sleeping problems may have roots in the human body's natural preference for segmented sleep ...Read the rest of the article at BBC News - The myth of the eight-hour sleep.
"It's not just the number of references - it is the way they refer to it, as if it was common knowledge,... read more
( life / help / auto ) We hear this is a good website to estimate how much a car repair should cost.Read the rest of the article at Auto Repair and Maintenance Estimates Auto Shop and Mechanic Ratings : RepairPal.
"RepairPal independently certifies auto repair shops nationwide for superior training, quality tools,... read more
( life / money ) Hallelujuah! I've been trying since late October to transfer my IRA away from the too-big-to-fail Merrill Lynch, owned by the about-to-fail Bank of America. Any company that's too big to fail probably will. That, or they'll just keep my money and not let me have access to it until th... read more
( life / money / economy ) "If the purpose of money and credit were to discourage the exchange of goods and services, to destroy periodically the wealth produced, to frustrate and trip those who save, our present monetary system does that most effectively!"
Read the rest of the article at The 1930s Chicago Plan Vs ... read more
( life / health / environment ) So, literally, for the sake of human survival, please stop using at least this one pesticide by Bayer!
Read the rest of the article at More Evidence Points to Pesticide as Cause of Mass Bee Deaths.
"A new study published in Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature by a leading bee expert p... read more
( life / help / charity / internet ) Care2 - largest online community for healthy and green living, human rights and animal welfare.
"You Care. We Care2.Be a part of the world's largest community for good."... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) British town grows all of its own vegetables, witnesses improved civic life and reduced crime as a result.
"When the small British mill town of Todmorden, tucked in between Yorkshire and Lancashire, first began installing fruit and vegetable gardens all around the area as part of the Incredibl ... read more
( life / money / employment ) Baum law firm to close - Business First.
This is one company that got what it deserved after mocking homeless/foreclosed families.... read more
( life / health / food ) Yet again, the solutions for most of the ailments that plague modern society are to be found in the natural world, not the synthetic world of establishment medicine and Big Pharma.Read the rest of the article at Activist Post: 3 Ways to Naturally Reduce Your Risk of Allergies and to Reverse Symptoms... read more
( life / money ) That's a nice headline, and it felt good doing it today. Granted, the bulk of the balance was simply transferred to another credit card. But still ... :) I also closed out the checking account associated with the card, making sure to close the checking account first. My fear was that if I ... read more
( life / money / shopping ) I hate Walmart. It's a company run by slimy executives who don't care about the mom-and-pop businesses they destroy, and its stores are frequented by the lowest class of people. I always feel the need for a shower afterward. But, this morning it made more sense to go there because they we... read more
( life / health / food / safety ) Read the rest of the article at Thanks to the FDA, You Really Have No Idea Whats In Your Food.
"It's been stuck this way since the early 1990s, when the FDA hired former Monsanto lawyer Michael Taylor to write the regulations, or lack thereof."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical profession... read more
( life / travel ) Some of these are in the general area, not Nashville, proper.
Adventure Science Center
Alpha Mom (list)
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage
Centennial Park
Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre
Cheekwood
Country Music Hall of Fame
Delvin Farms
Discovery Center of Mufreesboro
Family Days Out (list... read more
( life / money / employment / crime ) Richard Grossman on Usurpation and the Corporation as Crime.UPDATE: "If people want to go into business, fine," Grossman said. "But this law would strip away 500 years of Constitutional protections and privileges. No more limited liability for shareholders. No more perpetual life. No ... read more
( life / people / advice / crime ) If you're ever unlawfully detained, this might be good to know:
escape from zip ties - rear
escape - front... read more
( life / money / employment ) from saving-the-rich-losing-the-economy
"US politicians, such as Buddy Roemer, blame the collapse of US manufacturing on Chinese competition and unfair trade practices. However, it is US corporations that move their factories abroad, thus replacing domestic production with imports. Half of U... read more
( life / health / politics ) ... his former chief of staff was a lobbyist for Merck and ... his chief of staff's mother-in-law ... was the state director of an advocacy group bankrolled by Merck ...
Read the rest of the article here"Why in early 2007 did he sign an executive order mandating that 11- and 12-year-old gi... read more
( life / money / employment ) They're forcing pay cuts for the people who do the actual work there while their executives get millions in bonuses.
"Last year Verizon made $12 billion in profits, got $1 billion in government subsidies and paid zippo, zero in taxes. But instead of sharing this windfall with the working p... read more
( life / money / politics ) Why is the US Government borrowing money at interest from a private bank (the Fed) when Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution allows the US Government to create its own money, interest-free?... read more
( life / help / advice ) To anyone teaching or raising kids, of any age, here's some advice recently (2011) dished out at a high school speech about 11 things they did not learn in school. He talked about how feel-good, politically correct teaching has created a full generation of kids with no concept of reality and how... read more
( life / money / employment ) Just warms your heart, doesn't it? Not.
Read the rest of the article at NY Times
"It turns out that the good times are even better than we thought for American chief executives."... read more
( life / health / food ) Clean 15: The 15 Lowest Pesticide-Prone Forms of Produce.
"If you don't buy organic, health experts like David Suzuki suggest avoiding toxic pesticides linked to health issues including cancer, hormone disruption, and brain toxicity, by buying from the Clean Fifteen, a list of least-contam... read more
( life / health / food ) 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."
DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but... read more
( life / money / employment ) ... one major role of the US government in the corporatocracy is to serve as a scapegoat to deflect rebellion against the corporate elite.
Read the rest of the article at Get Up, Stand Up: Uniting Populists, Energizing the Defeated, and Battling the Corporate Elite Books AlterNet.
Great articl... read more
( life / health / food ) Emergency Essentials - Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage.That's the Boy Scout motto, isn't it? Never hurts.
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BePrepared.com is the world's largest dedicated online marketplace for survival food, water, and gear. They're a complete one-stop shop for everything yo... read more
( life / people ) Great article.
Read the rest of the article at Greed is Not a Virtue, by David Korten - Agenda for a New Economy.
"By capitalism's perverse moral logic, if a person sells toxic assets by knowingly misrepresenting them as sound, the fault lies not with the misrepresentation of the seller, ... read more
( life / money / employment ) I used to work for this jackass years ago when he was CEO of Columbia/HCA.
He was an out-of-touch elitist primadonna back then, and hasn't changed much, only now has less hair."In the last few months, conservatives in several states have moved to limit unemployment benefits, even with the ... read more
( life / help / auto ) How to Replace a Headlight Bulb in a Honda AccordI just followed their instructions to fix my wife's headlight (after she got pulled over and warned about it).So, I thought I'd give credit where credit's due.Thanks, eHow!... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at Chris Hedges: Corporatist America
"A battle over the budget is closing our schools, our libraries, firing our teachers and taking away collective bargaining rights. While the banks and largest corporations are also not paying any taxes, including Bank of America ... read more
( life / money / employment ) I'm starting a new job next week, so I ran a test of how long it would take to get there after dropping Elizabeth off at school. It was 7:42 when they started letting the kids inside, allowing me to leave. I could do like a lot of parents and just drop her off and take off, but I like to make su ... read more
( life / health / food / shopping ) Another 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? :)
Read the rest of the article at 1 In 4 Supermarket Meat Samples Tainted With Drug-Resistant Bacteria.
"They took samples of m... read more
( life / travel / usa / nashville ) Elizabeth and I played tour guide to my sister Jeannie, her daughter Tiffany, her husband David, and their kids Shayden, 9, and Skyla, 1½. We started with a late breakfast at Cracker Barrel one exit east of the airport. My brother Don wanted to go to Shoney's - like when our other sister, L... read more
( life / health / food ) Read the rest of the article at Which Food Additives Make Children Behave Badly.
"...food additives used in hundreds of children's foods and drinks can cause temper tantrums and disruptive behavior..."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the vario... read more
( life / help / charity ) Where to Donate Your Stuff: 101 Places Your Clutter Can Do Good
"Something that's been sitting in your house, unused and unloved, may bring a great deal of joy to, or fill the genuine need of, someone else. Make their day, and give yourself a pat on the back. Knowing that you're doing ... read more
( life / health / environment / water ) Great site: Ways to save water
"Graywater is the water that goes down the drains from your washing machine, bathroom sinks and showers. When you stop to think about it, the average top-loading washing machine will use between 25 and 35 gallons of water per load. Just multiply that out by how... read more
( life / money ) Read the rest of the article at US foreclosures in new legal trouble.
And 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 t... read more
( life / health / advice ) Click below: dont-take-potassium-iodide-unlessHere's a website all about nuclear energy, courtesy of my brother: all things nuclear/DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / health / environment ) Don't know if they used any of this on the BP oil disaster last year, but good to know for future events.. VIDEO.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) 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!See also: pickyourownfruitsandvegetablesDISCLAIMER: We... read more
( life / help / services / cleaning ) Professional House Cleaning Maid Services for women with cancer.
"Interested in giving the gift of a clean home to a woman undergoing cancer treatments? We would love to hear from you!"... read more
( life / travel / politics ) Read the rest of the article at judicialwatch.org
"While the Department of Homeland Security investigates a commercial airline pilot for exposing security flaws at a major U.S. airport, it fails to protect America against terrorism by not screening passengers and cargo on thousands of planes t... read more
( life / travel ) "While the government agency responsible for securing the nation's transportation system harasses honest citizens with invasive, genital-groping personal searches, guns and bombs regularly get past inept Homeland Security screeners.
At major airports throughout the United States, undercove... read more
( life / travel ) Despite a $98 million infusion for state-of-the-art baggage screening machines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) somehow missed a suitcase filled with explosives that blasted after a three-hour domestic flight.
The shameful gaffe is simply the latest of many for the beleaguered Home... read more
( life / travel / weather ) Christmas night, Diane, on the way to a party, found herself in the fast line of the freeway with a car stopped in front of her and the brakes not working due to a patch of black ice. With cars and trucks honking on the right side, she had no choice but to steer for the shoulder, running over not on... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) You can watch it here:
vimeo.com/18194031
HarmonyHaven2010
vimeo.com/18194031
Family visit in August to sister Jeannie's Harmony Haven therapy riding and horse rescue ranch in Cottonwood, California.
Please donate by clicking here.Thank you. ... read more
( life / health / environment / weather ) It's been snowing all day, at least an inch and a half accumulation. Earlier, I put some de-icer on the driveway in preparation for tomorrow morning. Before that, I had to walk the dogs in the snow. You know, pugs don't like snow. It just really throws them off, having to go potty on somethi... read more
( life / health / food / politics ) Read the rest of the article at newswithviews.com/NWV-News/news233.htm
"It didn't take long for Democrats in the House to figure a way around the constitutional roadblock that halted the advance of S. 510: The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, following its approval by the Senate last wee... read more
( life / money / employment ) When given one of those customer satisfaction surveys, always try and give a glowing report about the individual who helped you (unless they were terrible, of course) because those surveys are just another tool for corporations to harass their already under-paid, under-appreciated employees.
You d... read more
( life / travel / health ) Airports to avoid, if at all possible:
Which airports have body-scanning technology
At least my airport, Nashville Int'l, uses the less dangerous model.
... read more
( life / animals / dogs ) Read the rest of the article at A nose for wild things
"These are no hounds. These are highly trained detection dogs used by biologists to canvass for animals, scat, rare plants and invasive weeds that are easily missed by humans."... read more
( life / travel ) "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."... read more
( life / money / employment ) "We are ruled by huge corporate monopolies that replicate the political and economic power, on a vastly expanded scale, of the old trading companies of the 17th and 18th centuries. Walmart's gross annual revenues of $250 billion are greater than those of most small nation-states. The politi ... read more
( life / travel / politics ) TSA - Sexual Assault
If I do have to fly, I'll try and make all connections through New Jersey! See the next link:
New Jersey moves to ban full-body scanners... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) We spent the better part of Friday here at Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue in Cottonwood, CA.
My sister and her family run it. Feel free to make a donation! Here's a 4-minute amateur video.
Please donate by clicking here. Thank you.... read more
( life / health / environment / blog ) It was actually cold all day today, but that didn't stop me and Elizabeth, then the pugs, from spending half of our day outside! First, we went exploring the new neighborhood being built nearby. I don't know why they're building. There's plenty of existing houses that no one wants to... read more
( life / health / food ) A very technical article.
from GMO-Free-Europe-2010
"It is important to note that the bulk of the data provided during the evaluation stages of GBH/GMO safety were provided by the industry...This is particularly important when significant economic interests are concerned."DISCLAIMER: We ... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) Please donate by clicking here. Thank you.
We are always trying to raise money so we can build a barn for our wonderful horses.Some of the horses are older and need more shade or storm protection to be comfortable.
Please donate by clicking here.Thank you.... read more
( life / health ) copied from Lori's email
Hello Everyone!!!
I am so excited to tell everyone the great news!!! We did it! Cure JM was number 1 at midnight last night!
Because of all of our wonderful friends and family we were able to win the 250K grant from Pepsi! This money will directly benefit Lucas! His... read more
( life / help ) People
Charity Navigator
Create the Good
Donate your excess clutter
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Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding and Horse Rescue
You can use AmazonSmile instead of plain old Amazon. Choose Harmony Haven Therapeutic Riding & Horse Rescue (EIN: 26-1882493) as the ch... read more
( life / health ) I took Chandler to the vet this morning to get his teeth cleaned. I know, it sounds crazy, but it's actually very important, just like with humans. Anyway, because of road construction and morning rush-hour, it took forever to get there. The vet eventually called Tara a few hours later and gave ... read more
( life / money / employment ) "The California Supreme Court unanimously agreed that a trial court erred in dismissing a complaint by Brian Reid, who was hired in 2002 as a director of operations and engineering, and fired less than two years later at age 54 after being told he was not a good cultural fit."
ReutersOld... read more
( life / health ) ... after you remove it, of course. Apparently, they cause cancer. No kidding!
Here's the link:
all-natural.com
"Women who wore their bras 24 hours per day had a 3 out of 4 chance of developing breast cancer (in their study, n2056 for the cancer group and n2674 for the standard group... read more
( life / health / shopping ) 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 ... read more
( life / money / shopping ) Just got back from an all day shopping excursion. I don't know how Tara does it every week. I told her that was harder work than going to the office all day. She said, So, you appreciate me more now? Of course, I said yes.
First we went to Tara's Kroger, the one almost in Nolensville ci... read more
( life / money / shopping ) 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.
reut ... read more
( life / money / employment ) localmakers.com/The above link no longer points to where it used to. Someone in Holland, ironically, has apparently purchased that domain name. I would have removed this post, but the irony made it worth keeping it here.
... read more
( life / health / environment ) New technique to produce hydrogen fuel from waterOld footage from BP relief well oil blow-out: bp.concerts.com
Environment
Ford's hemp-powered, hemp-made car
Leave the trees, please
Tornadoes
Raw video of Nashville tornado aftermath (2 mins)
Actual environmental issues
Environmentally res... read more
( life / health / food / shopping ) Read the rest of the article at Using Local Organic Cooperatives To Defeat Globalists
"Okay, you're awake, back among the human tribe. Now what? You are not alone in wondering what is the best way to fight the globalists.There is a vastly growing human tribe that understands your frustrati... read more
( life / health / environment ) Save the rain forests and add a little style back to your dinner table. Use dinner napkins. You know, actual cloth napkins. Remember those? Your mother used to use them. Maybe your grandmother. Anyway, stop buying paper towels! It's a waste of paper, and cloth napkins are actually cheaper in the... read more
( life / money / employment ) Good article here. Read the quote from the lifelong Republican who was a victim of a mass layoff and now can't find a job. blog.aflcio.org/2010/06/01/its-the-jobs-stupid/... read more
( life / money / employment ) When I applied and scheduled an interview for a job at the financial arm of the Methodist Church, I knew I was not a right fit for them. After all, I'm not only not Methodist, I'm not even a Christian.When the HR manager called a couple days later to cancel the interview, I had a strong su ... read more
( life / health / food / politics ) Ask Your Congresspersons to Cosponsor HR 5577, Representative Kucinich's Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act
"10. Almost all non-organic processed food or animal products in the U.S. today contain ingredients that come from genetically engineered crops or from animals given genet... read more
( life / health / safety ) Always wear your safety glasses when mowing the lawn or weed-eating. I didn't today (though I do half the time), and I got hit in the eye with a rock that was launched by the mower blade, bounced off the side of the house, and hit me in the left eye.
My first thought after I let go of the mower... read more
( life / miscellany ) Great article here: reorganizing-bathroom-closet
I'm especially impressed with Item 3, putting everything into the pillowcase.
I don't know if this is her original idea, but it's one of those that makes me say, Why didn't I think of that?!... read more
( life / health ) Make your own (healthy) toothpaste here:
make-your-own-safe-natural-and-healthy-tooth-pastes-and-tooth-cleansers-1955
"Virtually all commercial toothpastes contain one or both of two problematic ingredients: fluoride and glycerin."DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can re ... read more
( life / money / employment ) I went to another job interview yesterday. It was downtown Nashville in the once trendy Cummins Station building. I've had a few consulting clients there over the years. The company interviewing me shall remain nameless. Coincidentally, a few hours before the interview I received a checking in... read more
( life / health / food / plants ) A couple of them, actually. I was going to post this to blackberryrescue.com, but there is no such site. Wait, maybe I should check. You never know. Guess what? There IS such a site, but it has to do with the ubiquitous electronic device.
Anyway, on a couple of recent dog walks through the fields o... read more
( life / health / insurance ) My insurance company, Aetna, which denied a $10,000 medical claim last year, has finally reversed its decision (after my second appeal) and decided to process the claim again.Woo-hoo!Let's see how it actually shakes out, though, before I get too excited.DISCLAIMER: We are not medical professio... read more
( life / health ) It might explain the relatively recent phenomena.
Read the rest of the article at health-kids-and-parenting/
See also Why French kids don't have ADHD and extra recess time alleviates ADHDDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on... read more
( life / money / employment ) I'm glad you and Cathy are doing well. Our daughter Elizabeth is doing well, too. She spent last night with a cousin north of town so she can attend that little girl's birthday party today. Elizabeth's own birthday party was last month.I'm sort of employed, working for myself doing... read more
( life / home / appliances ) I finally got around to installing the new dishwasher that Tara's sister Stephanie mysteriously bought for us. Not sure why, but I never look a gift horse in the mouth. Seriously, if anyone ever feels like giving me something, feel free! :) Anyway, taking apart the old one (and its hoses) releas... read more
( life / animals / birds ) Woke up this morning to a bird in the kitchen. I had a hunch the cat Sunny had brought something inside because, while still half asleep, I heard her banging around outside of the bedroom somewhere.Anyway, I walked into the kitchen, and there was a bird perched on the curtain rod over the back door. ... read more
( life / health / politics ) Waxman represents L.A. on the west side up to Santa Monica. I bet those people take LOTS of supplements.
Read the rest of the article at naturalnews.com/028687HenryWaxmanhealthfreedom.html
"Of all the sneaky tactics practiced in Washington D.C., this recent action by Congressman Henry Wax... read more
( life / health / environment / computers ) There will be an E-Waste (computers, TV's, other electronics) collection held Saturday May 8 at the Walmart Supercenter located on Nolensville Pike a quarter mile south of Old Hickory Blvd. from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Other sites will be announced as soon as possible. Please visit nashville.gov/pw/ f... read more
( life / health / water ) Email from anonymous to Nashville mayor regarding drinkable water shortage:
Mayor Dean, if you announce STIFF FINES for anyone exceeding HALF OF LAST MONTH'S WATER USAGE, and SUPER STIFF FINES for anyone exceeding last month's usage, you will get better water conservation, even if you ... read more
( life / help / charity / internet ) Use them as your search engine, and they give to charity:
goodsearch.com/
"You shop. You save. We give."... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) Hopefully, this third time is the charm!It has begun.See pictures, below.Click to zoom in (twice to zoom in 100%):
The white fence in bed #1 is for the peas to cling to once they start growing.The real fence in the background of the first picture is what I eventually finished last year but had ne... read more
( life / money / employment ) When faced with too many expenses and not enough income and you have run out of expenses to reduce, rather than firing employees, the fair and socially-responsible way to cut costs is NOT to fire employees who had nothing to do with those costs getting too high. The FIRST target of cost-cutting need... read more
( life / people ) I had a run-in yesterday with the neighbor formerly known as ahole motorcycle guy. I had just gotten back from a customer's office when I get a knock on the door. It's motorcycle guy saying Can we talk a minute? I know you've got a problem with me. About a year ago I had gotten i ... read more
( life / health / food / restaurants ) Calling all breakfast eaters: Does anyone know of a decent place for breakfast near Nashville's (BNA) airport? My sister is passing through town next weekend and wants to have breakfast with Elizabeth (everyone else is secondary). We have a short time frame ( or 3 hours) for breakfast before her... read more
( life / money / employment / insurance ) I got a call today about a job with American Income. They said they found my résumé on Careerbuilder. When I get emails like that, I instantly recognize them and mark them as spam and block them from sending any more. But getting a phone call is apparently more effective on me.I agreed to ... read more
( life / health / food ) cherries and walnuts are not drugs
"In the latest volley of the US Food and Drug Administration's bizarre war on scientific freedom of speech, the FDA has sent a Warning Letter to the president and CEO of Diamond Foods stating that the firm's packages of shelled walnuts are in violati... read more
( life / health / food ) ... for a fraction of the cost. This is the one thing that kills our food budget, but we keep buying it because my back muscles seem to need the electrolytes to keep from spasming.At least, that's what I've convinced myself of. I've been battling back problems since 1996, and this is jus ... read more
( life / money / employment ) I went to a pre-employment drug screening this morning. Last week, I had interviewed for an IT instructor position. Had to give a mock class, and everything. I chose the subject of securing your home wireless network. It was fun. Anyway, no, I haven't been hired ... yet. They require this test... read more
( life / health / environment ) I am sooooo glad winter is over ... here in Nashville, anyway. I'm also glad we're not getting any flooding like North Dakota. Now, I need to make up for last year in my vegetable garden. Last year was a wash-out because of the late freeze warnings, combined with my back and knee problems.Sp... read more
( life / health / food / safety ) PLEASE remember to check your cupboards when you get home tonight!!!
Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, brownie mixes, Bisquick, cake and cookie mixes, etc., you have in your home.
A high school student had pancakes and it almost became fatal. His mom, a registered nurse, made him pancakes, drop... read more
( life / health / food ) Genetically-modified cotton is poisoning people in India. In this country, non-organic soybeans, corn and canola (most non-organic of these are GMO) are poisoning people. It's in corn chips and other products. They are making soybeans and corn that are Round-up ready, which means, they have pe... read more
( life / money / employment / people ) First time I've ever seen this. Filling out an online job application, the EEOC stuff at the bottom gave me a choice of:
Male
Female
Gender Unknown
Decline to Answer
I can understand sexually confused, but gender unknown? Really?... read more
( life / health / food ) Very cool talk given here. He talks fast, so you have to pay close attention.
6 ways mushrooms can save the worldDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various articles linked on this site. Think for yourself. Make up your own mind.... read more
( life / animals / pets / internet ) NoPawsLeftBehind.org
"The No Paws Left Behind web site is here to help you through some tough times."... read more
( life / health / food ) Turmeric, a spice which they eat loads of in India, essentially shuts down cancer switches in the body. Especially effective for breast and prostate cancer, but really all cancers. I add turmeric to at least one meal a day, as well as cayenne which is great for the cardiovascular system and inflamma... read more
( life / money / employment ) It's been almost three weeks now, and I'm finally able to talk/blog about my layoff. After the merger and corporate restructuring at work, it was finally my turn to have my position eliminated. I instinctively felt it coming. In fact, I couldn't sleep the night before, worrying about i... read more
( life / health / food / garden ) Just FYI if you were wondering, 'cuz I was.
"Broccoli.If you live in a warmer climate and can find a quick growing Broccoli variety, you can harvest well into November."Source: What to Plant NowDISCLAIMER: We are not medical professionals but can read what they say in the various arti... read more
( life / health ) I had knee surgery the other day. They removed my bursa sac that kept filling up with fluid due to an injury. The only thing I can figure is that it happened when I helped this neighbor kid stop his bike as he was coming down the hill, scared and saying, Help! I jumped in front of him and stopped ... read more
( life / health ) Well, I finally had my epidural steroid injection that I seem to need every 3 or 4 years for my bulging/ ruptured/ herniated disc (between L4 and L5, for you medics out there). I just got the shot yesterday at the Pain Management Group in Antioch. I'm already feeling better, although they say of... read more
( life / health / environment ) That sounds weird, but I just returned from the dump/recycling center, in my case the one on Omohundro Drive. I dropped off the old dishwasher along with my usual recycling and household trash.
Anyway, the woman there told me that today (Saturday, May 15) is an unadvertised amnesty day when you... read more
( life / health / mental ) I was noticing how I'm not as good of a speller as I used be, or at least not as quick. Old age, I figured. Brain deteriorating. Oh well.
Then I decided it's not necessarily that big a deal when certain brain synapses or pathways/habits die or just get worn out. It just forces me to use oth... read more
( life / health ) All about removing meat and dairy from your diet.
The McDougall Newsletter - Introduction to New McDougall Book - The Starch Solution.
"My recommendation for eating starches puts glazed looks on people's faces, and many dismiss me as certifiably crazy. They think of starch as something us... read more
( life / help / charity / internet ) Cuil.com (pronounced cool). And here's a good reason to use it (or StartPage) instead of Google: newstrust.net/stories/2685319/toolbar?refhp... read more
( life / money / employment ) Read the rest of the article at dreamslaughter: Food For Thought.
"The corporation is a true Frankenstein's monster, an artificial person run amok, responsible only to its own soulless self. - William Dugger"
... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) We welcome all the visitors and students to our center, Harmony Haven.
Our mission statement: "We rescue and rehabilitate horses so they can rescue and rehabilitate the people who need them most."It's all about leaving your mark or hoof print. Help others and have a better life just b... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) We 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, 2008
Click below to see how much they've changed sinc... read more
( life / help / charity / animals ) My sister and her daughter have started a therapeutic riding and horse rescue! Don't forget to donate by clicking on the DONATE button.
Please donate by clicking here.Thank you.... read more
( life / health ) It's on my doctor's advice because of my high PSA count in my blood test. That's supposedly a possible indicator of prostate cancer, but I doubt it. They said it only means that 10-15% of the time. No matter what they find, I intend to start taking Zinc, Saw Palmetto and Vitamin D supple... read more
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( life / travel )
Things you maybe never knew about Nashville
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( life / help / advice ) You're asking me?! Actually, here's some advice:
People need to be listened to -- preferably agreed with -- more than anything else. If you could do one thing for someone that would be it.
Controlling a bad habit can be like controlling a car. You have to get inside it and take the wheel... read more
( life / health ) This just in: turmeric and black pepper together
New Alternative Newsletter!
Anti-required-vaccination testimony from MD
Cellphone over-use causing detached retina
Good and bad bugs in your gut
Barefoot is best for children
How to stop attacking yourself
Single Payer FAQ
Genetically-mo... read more
( life / health / food / recipes ) This just in: turmeric and black pepper together
Kind Earth Recipes by Anastasia
Cheap, healthy :
Divine Caroline
Cheap Healthy Good
Fast Cheap Healthy
Cheaper, easier to find supers
Round-Up-resistant weeds
Make your own Gatorade for a fraction of the cost
How long can you keep t... read more
( life / travel / holmes ) Some pictures as we arrived in the airport. There was a great welcoming party there! We've never had an airport welcoming party before!
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( life / travel ) I'm home after a long trip to Roanoke, VA and back. It was quite an experience overall. The 1-3/4 hour drive to SMF was punctuated by the puppy screaming and howling in the crate behind me in the van. She messed the newspapers once and I stopped and changed them. Once I got to the airport, I put... read more
( life / travel ) It's over, for me, anyway. I rode two days in and that was enough. As I expected, it was nice to ride with 10,000 other cyclists and the party-like attitude of the riders and the people in the towns was really nice. The problem was that it took place in Iowa. I was glad that when I rode, it was ... read more
( life / travel ) We visited Evelyn's family in Guatemala, hence the title of the post :) and ate like the pigs that we are. Bijou had fun. I guess the highlight was going to the cemetery. Believe it or not, it was really Gothic, colorful, historical and very interesting, in general.
We didn't have much t ... read more
( life / travel ) Kansas. What an incredibly boring state. Tara, her sister Sandie, niece Destiny and I flew from Nashville to attend her youngest sister Stephanie's high school graduation in Council Grove, Kansas. Tara and I figured we'd find something to do that night upon arrival in Kansas City, followed... read more
( life / travel ) Our trip was great. Here's a very short story. We left on 8/11 from my work. My boss made me attend a meeting that day which ended at 2:30, whereupon I joined June, Brian and Andy who were in our van, waiting in the parking lot. Boy, did I need a vacation! We arrived at Jeannie's that nigh... read more
( life / health / environment / politics ) From: Steve
Subject: energy crisis
Date: Friday, May 11, 2001 9:13 AM
Dear Mark Williams (KFBK talk show host, for those others getting this message)
You mentioned the $2,000 price of energy the other day, not
paid to the power generators, but to the middlemen. From what I unders... read more
( life / money ) I just found this amazing
Read the rest of the article at wanttoknow.info
"The richest two percent of the world's population owns more than half of the world's household wealth. Although you may believe you've heard this statistic before, you haven't: For the first time, pers... read more
( life / help / advice ) Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and it really works.
Easy Deviled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash t... read more
( life / travel ) Charleston, SC
We drove ... and drove ... and drove - 10 hours or so
- from Nashville until finally reaching Charleston, South Carolina. Along the way, we
stopped in Asheville, North Carolina at the Biltmore Estate because Tara had forgotten to
get postcards when we were there a couple years ago... read more
( life / travel ) 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 internat ... read more
( life / travel ) Before we left, I took Austin to his Grandma
Joy's house. We had a good visit and he took to her immediately. I left him on Friday
morning and drove back to Nashville. I was supposed to get my eardrums cut open for the
plane ride because I had ear infections, but the steroids and antibiotics ... read more
( life / travel ) I went to Ft. Lauderdale (Nov. 6) for the Breeders Cup horse races at Gulfstream Park (actually in Hallandale, FL). It was fun just being there. I'd never been to south Florida before.
How'd I do on the races? Well, I bet a total of $45 and won $35, so I ended up $10 down. Not bad.
I... read more
( life / travel ) I've always heard people use the words wilderness and Alaska in the same sentence. It didn't mean a lot to me until recently when my wife Carla and I cruised the Inside Passage of Alaska. The state is huge, but it still takes a good seven days (round trip) to cruise up and back on the we... read more
( life / travel ) Tara and I made a quick trip (if you can call a five-hour road trip "quick") to St. Louis over the Labor Day weekend. We visited their historic district ("old town") along the river where they were hosting the Big Muddy Blues & Roots Festival. That was just good timing on our p... read more
( life / travel ) Tara and I left 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 h ... read more
( life / travel ) Tara and I just got back from a long weekend in Atlanta. It
was nice to see the town. I'd passed through before, but had never stopped to
look. The first touristy thing we did after eventually finding our hotel - the
downtown Courtyard-by-Marriott, picked out by Tara, which was much better ... read more
( life / travel ) How I Spent My Summer Vacations (Portugal to Hungary)
from 1992
Portugal/AzoresOn Sunday, July 12th, I woke up ... but while getting ready for the flight to Portugal the next morning, I never went back to sleep. In Lisboa, my 2nd cousin Teresa Rocha Homem and her husband Antonio Melo met me at t... read more
( life / travel ) Roving reporter returns from East
(September, 1989) - Bill returned from his trip to eastern Canada a few weeks back. He was supposed to seek out and capture Wild Man Doug. Remember? Well, he's back. Bill, that is. When asked to report his findings, however, Bill said, What? You never said a... read more
( life / travel / europe ) Nashville - June, 1996
I planned everything in advance. Or so I thought. I bought my round-trip plane ticket three months in advance. I "surfed The Web" and researched whatever I could find regarding my destination cities and countries. I bought renter's insurance for the apartment, ... read more
( life / travel ) You can watch it here: vimeo.com/3271045
I was in Bratislava, Slovakia for Doug and Jana's wedding, but this doesn't include the wedding itself. That was filmed by a professional. This video is so badly-done it's almost funny.
There's also some footage on here from Budapest, Prague... read more
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