Trick or Treating Can Upset Religious Beliefs, Say Police

 Police have warned that Hallowe’en trick or treating may go against “religious beliefs” as forces and councils issue “no trick or treat” posters that households can display to deter unwanted visitors. The Telegraph has more.


Official guidance for some areas states that these posters should be respected as some people may avoid Hallowe’en for cultural reasons.

Leicestershire Police has advised that residents may sit out celebrations because they are “observing religious or cultural beliefs that do not include Hallowe’en”.

Its advice states that Hallowe’en revellers should not only steer clear of houses displaying “no trick or treat” posters, but also avoid homes not adorned with pumpkins or other decorations.

A note from Oadby and Wigston police, which is part of Leicestershire Police force, thanked residents for following advice that would “keep communities safe, respectful and inclusive”....<<<Read More>>>...

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Finland launches criminal probe into Google’s forest clearing for data center

 Finnish police have launched a criminal investigation into Google's Finnish subsidiary for clearing 330 hectares of forest in Muhos and 200 hectares in Kajaani before completing mandatory environmental impact assessments.

Authorities are investigating potential violations of the Water Act and environmental damage from drainage and water management issues at the construction sites.

The Supervisory Agency ordered Google to halt work at both sites on October 6, 2026, after the scale of logging became public.

Ecologists estimate Google cleared approximately 400,000 trees total across both locations for planned AI data center facilities.

The controversy highlights growing global opposition to data center construction over environmental concerns, water usage and electricity demands....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1317

 

The fallacy of the establishment’s “experts”

The medical and broader societal “establishment” maintains power by suppressing dissenting voices and relying on a network of approved “experts” who often prioritise official narratives over accuracy and facts.

History demonstrates that these establishment-sanctioned experts across fields such as military strategy, finance, science and the arts have frequently made significant, often absurd, errors in judgment.

Medical professionals are similarly unreliable, with research indicating that doctors, nurses, psychologists and psychiatrists often fail to provide accurate diagnoses or effective care, contributing to high rates of patient injury and death.

Why? Because they are paid to do so. It’s all about the money....<<<Read More>>>...

Gnosticism vs Hermeticism Explained The Truth About Reality

 

A Boundary Can Transform Everything

 When you think about setting a limit, saying no, or asking someone in your life for something you need, how do you feel? Do you experience a sinking sense of dread or worry about how the other person might react? If so, please know you’re not alone. For many of us, the thought of disappointing someone or facing confrontation can feel deeply uncomfortable.

And yet, there is a timeless wisdom in recognizing what our boundaries truly are. Think of them as invisible borders — almost like a map or the outline of a fence around someone’s home. They let the outside world know where your limits are so you can protect what matters most. The challenge comes when these lines get blurred. This is what can cause us to say yes when we really want to say no, feel obligated to help when we’re already burned out, or sacrifice our needs for the sake of others.

Perhaps one of the most liberating things we can discover is that we don’t have to attempt to change or control another person to regain emotional harmony. We can decide what we’re willing to participate in, what we have to give, and when it’s time to step away. And this doesn’t have to mean shutting people out or burning bridges. We can assert a boundary with kindness, ask for what we need without guilt, and care deeply without losing ourselves along the way....<<<Read More>>>....

Food for Thought #1316

 

Pilots capture mysterious pill-shaped UFO on camera flying over Ohio

 Pilots flying high above Ohio radioed air traffic controllers after a strange metallic object appeared near their aircraft, only to learn that nothing matching the sighting showed up on radar, according to a report from the Daily Mail.

An account filed with the National UFO Reporting Center on October 26 detailed a silver, pill-shaped unidentified aerial phenomenon that seemed nearly motionless as the plane drew closer. One pilot photographed the object and later described the August 16 encounter in a follow-up interview with NUFORC investigator Ben Hansen.

“The surface was silver and highly reflective, like pure polished metal,” the investigator’s report states, identifying the pilot only as “J.” Hansen added that “J described the UAP as uniform, pill-shaped. There were no warps or creases on the surface, nor was it tapered at the bottom.”...<<<Read More>>>...

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What climate change advocating economists don’t get

 The first thing to realise is that economists have no idea how the real economy works, particularly the rural economy.

The second thing to realise is that climate change activists understand even less about how the economy works.

So, when the two ignorant groups are combined, CO2 emission reduction advocating economists are plain clueless – and destructive.

Putting a price on carbon only works if there are emissions reductions which can be made.


… economists and climate advocates are often talking past each other. …

The goal is not to reduce current emissions a little but instead to reduce future emissions a lot.

… large-scale vehicle emissions reductions … requires getting Americans to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric or other alternative-fuel vehicles.

In principle, a carbon price could drive that shift [ ] by raising gasoline and diesel prices so high that drivers switch to EVs [electric vehicles]. But, in addition to the political challenges of imposing high carbon prices, that approach is likely to cost more than other strategies...<<<Read More>>>....

Why Freemasonry Was Founded: To Save What Survived the Flood

 

Recent Studies Examine Airborne Particles and Brain Effects

 A series of recent studies highlighted by The Washington Post indicates that microscopic airborne debris can bypass the blood-brain barrier and infiltrate brain tissue, raising questions about possible associations between air pollution and neurocognitive conditions including autism and dementia, according to reporting summarized by Futurism. The findings add to a body of research suggesting that what people breathe may affect the brain, not only the lungs and heart.

Caleb Finch, a University of Southern California professor known for his work on Alzheimer's disease and aging, told The Washington Post that the risk of dementia increases in proportion to the amount of air pollution. The mechanisms by which particles reach the brain remain unclear, the reporting stated.

Separate public-health summaries have described similar concerns. Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center have noted that ultrafine particles may contribute to learning difficulties in children....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1315

 

Deep State Tries To Silence Trump Over UFO Disclosure

 I recently wrote that after Trump had spoken publicly about releasing the files on the JFK assassination, as well as more UFO files and videos, that he would be at risk of further assassination attempts.

This risk was compounded after joining forces with JFK’s nephew Robert Kennedy Jr who as well wanting to wage war on the Deep State, via vested corporate and medical interests, has spoken in depth about how he wants the truth released to public about JFK’s death....<<<Read More>>>....

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GOLDTOWN GHOST TOWN PHOENIX ARIZONA

 

Awaken Your Natural Beauty

 In a world of constant advertisements promoting youthfulness and external beauty standards, natural beauty and aging gracefully often takes a back seat. This leaves many of us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unhappy. But there is a profound spiritual energy that comes with embracing and celebrating who we are authentically — at whatever age we are.

Natural beauty doesn’t necessarily mean to “let it all go” or to put aside the work you do to look and feel your best. Rather, taking care of our bodies supports our health and allows us to do things we love — which energizes and inspires us. It’s important to balance the doing and the being, remembering that outward beauty is a reflection of our inward beauty — the more we’ve awakened within and are living fully, the more our bodies can radiate that conscious energy and well-being.

Taking care of ourselves holistically by nourishing our bodies with whole, nutrient-rich foods, staying hydrated, getting regular exercise, and prioritizing self-care rituals all play a significant role in supporting our vitality. Staying in tune to how our bodies change over time, we can choose foods that make sense for the life phase we are in. And we can choose activities that keep us feeling strong and vibrant, whether that be stretching, yoga, dance, or any movement we enjoy.

Every chapter in life is an opportunity. Seize this moment by reflecting on what your present needs are to feel your most radiant self, inside and out. Start today — it’s never too late. (Daily OM)

Food for Thought #1314

 

Burnham: ‘Britain didn’t vote for hard Brexit’

 Andy Burnham said Britain had not voted for a hard Brexit as he repeatedly refused to rule out a referendum on rejoining the EU.

The Prime Minister said he would not “defend the deal” struck by the Tories, arguing that it had not lived up to what the country was promised in 2016.

His remarks, at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the Commons, came after he suggested he could reinstate freedom of movement with the EU after the next election.

The Prime Minister’s words will heighten fears among Opposition MPs that he is attempting to delegitimise the Brexit vote. Earlier this month, he claimed that Russia had “clearly” interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.

“Hard Brexit” was a phrase coined during the negotiations to describe the then Tory government’s pursuit of a free trade agreement with Brussels.

It involved leaving the EU’s single market and customs union, ending free movement of people and the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice.

In contrast, some Europhiles campaigned for a soft Brexit, which would have kept the UK much closer to the EU and following its rules.

At PMQs on Wednesday, Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, attacked the Prime Minister’s remarks on free movement, accusing him of having “opened his mouth without engaging his brain”....<<<Read More>>>...

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New UFO files detail sightings of six-foot ‘skinwalkers’ and ‘portal to another world

The Pentagon has released a fresh batch of declassified UFO documents that include a 2010 investigation into reported encounters with mysterious creatures near a Utah ranch long associated with unexplained phenomena.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, the files detail residents’ accounts of “skinwalkers,” towering shadows, unexplained lights, and even what one witness described as a portal near a lake.

In Navajo tradition, a skinwalker is regarded as a malevolent witch capable of assuming animal form. One man told investigators he encountered a hunched creature in January 2010 that he estimated stood about six feet tall and weighed roughly 250 pounds. “The head was described as looking like a German shepherd dog without the pointed nose,” the report states, “The nose was described to be more similar to a human nose.” Light falling on the figure revealed short black fur mixed with gray, pointed ears, and a short tail. “It ran like it was leaping,” investigators recorded. The same witness said the creature’s howl served as a warning that it was passing through, and that its cries once prompted nearby coyotes to howl in response....<<<Read More>>>...

The Seven Hermetic Principles

 

Everyone Over 16 May Need ID to Use Social Media, Ofcom Says

Social media users may be required to have photo ID to prove their age when Labour’s ban for under-16s comes into force in spring as current facial age checks are inadequate, Ofcom has said. The Telegraph has the story.

The regulator said current facial age checks used by social media platforms were not accurate enough to confirm whether a child was over 16.

It said this would mean that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and others would need to implement other checks, such as requiring a photo ID.

Ofcom acknowledged that children aged 16 or 17 who “do not yet have a photo ID would likely need to take steps to obtain one”.

The proposal is set out in the regulator’s assessment of four methods it says could be used to enforce the UK’s under-16s ban. They are facial age estimation, passports, digital IDs and bank checks.

Child safety campaigners welcomed the tougher approach if it could be shown to work, but privacy groups warned it amounted to the backdoor introduction of national ID cards.

It comes after up to 60% of under-16s in Australia avoided age checks to stay on social media after that country’s ban....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1313

 

History of Tarot

 The designs of the 22 cards in the Major Arcana can be traced back as far as 1440, when the first known deck appeared in Italy. The 3 decks called the "Visconti Trumps" are generally regarded as the "forefathers" of the decks that are widely available today. It is believed that they were originally created as a game for Nobles. It is not until centuries later that the cards reemerged, this time as a tool of divination. In the latter half of the 15th century, the cardmakers in Marseilles, France began to standardize the Trumps. Before this organized production, those who played the Trumps could dictate which they wanted to include, and which they wanted substituted or eliminated. Certain cards; Death, the Devil, and the Tower in particular; were considered offensive by the more conservative Nobles. These images caused religious leaders to attempt to ban the Trumps.

The first detailed reference to the Trumps of the Tarot is in the form of a sermon. This sermon, given by a Franciscan friar in Italy sometime between 1450 and 1470, contends that the Trumps were invented and named by the Devil. It condemns the use of the cards, and generally credits them with the triumph of the Devil. According to the friar, the Devil wins through the loss of the souls of those who play what was then, quite probably, nothing more than a simple game.

The rebirth of the Tarot, and its beginnings a means of divination, are attributed to Antoine Court de Gébelin in 1781.He believed it was Egyptian in origin, and that it contained mystical knowledge that had been purposefully encoded in the symbolism of the Trumps. Specifically, he theorized that the cards were the key to lost Egyptian magical wisdom written by Thoth, the Egyptian God of inspired written knowledge. The Trumps themselves began to noticeably evolve from this point forward. Changes were thought to have been introduced by the different secret societies who produced the decks...read more>>>...

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The AI Gap: Why Non-Users Are Dangerously Wrong About What Is Already Here

I spend every working day inside modern AI systems. I build with them, audit code with them, write with them, design with them, and run them on my own hardware in my own facility. That daily immersion is why I can say something plainly: the people who dismiss AI as unimpressive are, in nearly every case, people who do not actually use it. The gap between what daily users see and what the mainstream believes is now so wide that it has become its own hazard -- a gap of perception that costs money, wastes time, and quietly sets people up to be replaced.

Daily AI users, frontier developers, and AI builders operate in a reality far beyond what cable news panels or skeptical columnists describe. The non-users are not just behind -- they are dangerously wrong about what is already here.

I have watched this gap close in my own operations. What used to require a team of engineers and a large budget now requires one person who knows how to direct a model. The distance between user and non-user is no longer a matter of convenience; it is the distance between someone who ships in an afternoon and someone still arguing about whether the technology works at all...<<<Read More>>>....

 

Scorpions - No One Like You

 

Find Freedom in Letting Go

 Why does letting go feel so hard? We often imagine it like placing a leaf on a flowing stream. We watch it drift away, carrying our worries with it, until it disappears from sight. But emotional burdens aren’t always so easily left behind. Old resentments, painful memories, regret, or perpetual anxiety can tug at you. You may not consciously think about these things, but somewhere within you, they’re still there — taking up space.

And even when we know that letting go would bring us relief, knowing isn’t always enough. There’s a reason for this, and it has much to do with the extraordinary ways your body has learned to protect you. When something has hurt you deeply or was left unresolved, your nervous system may hang onto it long after the moment has passed in an attempt to prevent future pain.

Perhaps this is where the real healing begins. Not by forcing yourself to move on before you’re ready, but by creating the conditions that allow your body to feel safe enough to loosen its grip on what you’ve been carrying. The memory may remain. The experience might always be part of your story. But it no longer has to hold the same power over how you feel, how you respond, or how you move through the day. And with that comes a beautifully profound sense of emotional freedom. (Daily OM)

Food for Thought #1312

 

The Chancellor’s 6p Per Day Supermarket Bill Saving Will Make All the Difference

 Margaret Thatcher famously uttered “Rejoice” on April 25th 1982 as Great Britain recaptured South Georgia in the Falklands War. It was a symbolic and emotional exclamation the whole population identified with.

Similarly, October 28th 2026 will go down in history as an equally momentous date, when hard-pressed consumers were united in their elation at the bold decisions made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his first budget. Battered on all sides economically and given little room to manoeuvre financially, Healey has recognised the varied monetary pressures that exert a vice-like grip on all sectors of society – none more so than the weekly shopping basket

From the housewife on a council estate struggling to make ends meet, to those with greater financial flexibility but still ‘feeling the pinch’, Labour has pulled a rabbit out of the hat by removing tariffs on more than 100 popular food items, saving households an estimated whopping 6p a day on groceries, adding up to nearly £22 in a year.

Whilst it would have been all too easy to reduce the price of popular staples such as turkey twizzlers, chicken nuggets, pot noodles and burgers, the Chancellor’s team have made what must have been a difficult choice – walking the fine line between encouraging healthy eating and recognising what the public enjoy....<<<Read More>>>....

How Ancient Tribes Talked to Spirits and Ancestors

 

 

 Step into the mysterious world of ancient tribes and their spiritual connections. Discover how shamans, elders, and spiritual leaders once bridged the gap between the living and the spirit world — using sacred rituals, chants, drumming, and symbolic offerings to communicate with ancestors. This documentary explores the hidden knowledge, powerful ceremonies, and spiritual beliefs passed down for generations. Join us as we travel through history, uncovering secrets of the unseen realm and the role it played in guiding tribes through war, harvest, and life itself.

Why is the US military preparing for ’90 days without power’?

 The Pentagon is advancing a major “doomsday plan” that would allow US military bases to operate for at least 90 days without civilian power, water, or fuel, according to a report from the Daily Express.

The initiative, known as FORTRESS, is unfolding as the United States manages two significant ongoing conflicts and prepares for the possibility of a larger war that could cripple power grids, break supply chains, and threaten critical infrastructure across American territory.

Drawing on FOX News reporting, the Express detailed how the plan aims to keep installations running independently if external support collapses during a major conflict. FORTRESS is designed to ensure forces can continue operating even when the civilian systems they normally depend on are disrupted....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1311

 

How Green Billionaires Convinced the World to Build Thousands of Useless Windmills

 However many lies are told, the fact remains that running an electricity grid on intermittent wind and solar is for the surviving birds. Nothing beats hydrocarbons for providing almost instant power, a fact that is constantly glossed over by windy fanatics. 

Taking away hydrocarbon power and expecting a much larger grid, as yet unbuilt, to cope with all our energy requirements is a recipe for economic and societal collapse. Windmills have had a good run since they were first seen in the reign of Henry II (1154-1189), but in a modern industrial society they should be regarded as little more than a curiosity piece.

Without enormous cash subsidies, few if any practical entrepreneurs would invest in wind energy. According to Professor Gordon Hughes, a former political economist at the University of Edinburgh and senior energy adviser to the World Bank, green subsidies now account for three quarters of the price of electricity in the UK, while “the cost of Net Zero to the public is much higher than politicians are willing to admit“....<<<Read More>>>...

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Declassified Files Describe Black Triangle Sightings Over Secret U.S. Bases

 Newly declassified government files released Friday, Oct. 23, describe black triangle-shaped objects observed flying at speeds of up to 1,800 miles per hour over secret U.S. military bases on at least three separate occasions in the past year.

The files state that the objects traveled without vapor trails and that the exact dates and locations of the sightings were redacted for security reasons, said officials.

The release is part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). The tranche marks the seventh batch of documents made available to the public under the program, and more releases are planned, government officials told a small group of reporters late in October.

The documents state that observers reported the triangles moved without making sound and showed no exhaust gases. The sightings have raised concerns about the technology observed and about the objects' presence over top secret sites where the U.S. government tests new technology...<<<Read More>>>....

4 Signs Archons Are Using Your Dreams To Prepare Your Next Reincarnation—Nag Hammadi Names Every One

 

The longest continuous temperature record proves CO2 does not drive climate change

 An analysis of the Central England Temperature record, the longest continuous instrumental temperature record in the world, from 1659 to 2025 shows that carbon dioxide (CO2) cannot be the driver of global warming, also commonly referred to as “climate change.”

Stephen Andrews presents a more viable explanation for global warming: the Cosmic Ray Hypothesis.

If rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is the primary driver of recent warming, we should expect relatively uniform warming across the months of the year. Carbon dioxide is a well-mixed gas; its radiative effect does not change strongly from one month to the next. The world’s longest continuous instrumental temperature record tells a different story...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1310

 

The Dynamics of a Watcher ...

 There are those within the billions of faces who are here to observe. To be The Watchers. Born as a new paradigm. Completely misunderstood and disregarded. Ridiculed for their 'differentness" ... the attitude of Mr & Ms Norm to them is nothing short of torture, at times.

The watchers are bearers of an ancientness that is long forgotten. Their souls around before current history records ... in earth times when mankind is not meant to exist. 

They set standards and examples that few of the ego controlled humans will ever follow; for Mr & Ms Norm are too distracted being one of the sheep in the field, or one of the show ponies in the arena, strutting their little knowledge, that they fail to understand what The Watchers are, and what they represent.

Yet so often The Watchers are targets for jealousy and envy, because in their shadows Mr & Ms Norm wish to stand. They wish to be like The Watcher. The Watcher has an influence. The Watcher has instigated change, for the sheep will follow their trail albeit due to jealousy or with the intention of stealing The Watcher's intellectual property, or their idea, or their modus operandi. When this takes place, The Watcher will more than likely smile. For their presence has helped changed the course of human evolution.

They have energised a part of the human collective. That is their role. It is a silent role, a clandestine role. It is done without drawing attention to their reason for being around. They are move often than not the one who remains in the shadow, or low key without the need for adoration. It is the one who steps in their shadow or steals their modus operandi that craves the attention, that wants the fame and the acknowledgement. So be it, that is the ego of Mr & Ms Norm controlling the soul ... it is a lesson that The Watcher knows will be the making or the breaking of the one that steps into The Watcher's shadow.

The Watcher's life purpose will be a mystery to the average. The Watcher's agenda an unknown quantity for those who question the integrity of The Watcher. But what the average sees of The Watcher is their reflected self. They cannot fathom the energy of The Watcher - who's dimensional vibration is far greater than ever theirs will be. Thus they contemplate the presence of fear within themselves and do not have the depth of understanding to know they see themselves. Instead they scorn and ridicule The Watcher ... who remains slakeless through another psychic attack.

The Watcher is the catalyst within a series of chain reactions. The Watcher enables the average to instigate a vibrational shift if the average can learn to overcome the distraction of the selfish separate self - the rampant false ego despises the energy of The Watcher and will stop at nothing to eradicate the presence of The Watcher in its life. The Watcher vibrates on truth whilst the false ego of the average vibrates on distractions, glamours, illusions, delusions and lies - Matthew James

Abraxas — The God Above The Demiurge The Nag Hammadi Doesn't Want You To Find

Psychic Protection: Immunise Yourself Against Negative Energy

 Have you ever entered an empty room, or office, and felt “uncomfortable”? Feeling perhaps quite happy to get out of that room, or office, as soon as possible? Maybe you have found somewhere that feels “bad” at one time yet feels “okay” at another time? This could be where we work, live, or somewhere we are visiting or passing through.

What about people? Do you know anyone who seems to have a “negative” aura? When­ever you are near them you feel more depressed, angry or fearful, than you normally do? How about the opposite? Do you know anyone who seems to make you feel better just by being around you, not even needing to say anything to you to improve things?

Apart from feeling worse around certain people and/or in certain places, do you find that you sometimes lose a lot of energy (psychic draining) in these circumstances? Do you have a problem with such things as insomnia, poor sleep, nightmares or low energy levels? Perhaps you are constantly lacking in energy? Maybe being diagnosed as having chronic fatigue? Or maybe you always seem to be getting colds, illnesses or other problems? ...read more>>>...

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Human receives AI-designed virus for the first time

 For the first time in history, a human patient has received a virus engineered by artificial intelligence, according to a report from The Register. The viruses in question are not designed to harm the person, but to destroy the antibiotic-resistant bacteria driving their infection.

San Francisco-based AI lab Radical Numerics announced the development this week, describing it as the first administration of a cocktail containing AI-designed bacteriophages to a human under a compassionate-use pathway.

The treatment relied on Omnii-1, a newly unveiled AI model created by the company specifically to generate viable bacteriophages—viruses that infect and kill bacteria. While phage therapy itself is not new, the use of AI to design the viruses marks a sharp acceleration of efforts to combat rising antimicrobial resistance....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1309

 

The North Sea Green Paradox

One of the most curious responses to the ongoing controversy around North Sea oil and gas is that permission for developments should not be granted because the wells are drying up. I’ve long argued that the authors of green arguments owe little to their maths teachers, but any sense of logic or proportion is often conspicuously absent. After a great deal of delay, the Jackdaw field has finally been given consent by the Government, though the Rosebank field looks set to be denied. This has increased the volume of chatter from green quarters, the angry flurrying of which further exposes its departure from reality.

Ahead of the Government’s Jackdaw decision, it was the Guardian that claimed that “Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests.” The ‘study’, however, seemed to be merely a blog post published on the website of the influential green think tank E3G a week earlier. Rather than presenting any new research, the post collected some anti-North Sea development talking points, most of which were themselves scraped from other green blob-funded fake civil society organisations.

“North Sea revenues are declining dramatically,” claims E3G. In support of this claim, it produces the following alarming chart, which does indeed look volatile. It shows a precipitous decline in revenues at the start of the preceding decade, spiking again during the post-lockdown era, followed by a projection back to zero. “New licences cannot restore these revenues,” it asserts....<<<Read More>>>...

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WATERHEAD CUMBRIA UK

 

Burnham and Healey Set to Defy Miliband Over Rosebank Oil Field

 Andy Burnham is ready to defy Ed Miliband by giving the go-ahead to drill the North Sea’s Rosebank oil field. The Mail has the story:

Whitehall sources revealed that the Prime Minister and Chancellor John Healey are plotting to override the opposition of Mr Miliband and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh by pumping Rosebank’s 500 million barrels of oil.

Mr Miliband has previously referred to proposals for the oil field as “climate vandalism”.

The decision is understood to have been reached during tense preparations for Wednesday’s Budget, which have highlighted the fragile state of the nation’s finances, the lack of growth in the economy and the destabilising effect of high energy prices.

Mr Healey is struggling to put together a package of support for low-income families and suffering businesses against a backdrop of high Government borrowing costs and shrinking ‘fiscal headroom’ – the cushion of extra money kept by the Treasury as an insurance against unforeseen hits to the economy.

Drilling Rosebank would be a further blow for those environmentalists and Labour MPs who objected to a decision last week to approve the exploitation of the Jackdaw gas field.

They say Rosebank, which lies 80 miles west of the Shetlands and is the UK’s largest undeveloped oil and gas field, would emit seven times the carbon dioxide of Jackdaw.

More than 90% of its reserves are oil, the majority of which is likely to be exported to the global market....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #1308

 

Lemongrass: A fragrant grass valued for its culinary uses and health benefits

Lemongrass (cymbopogon flexuosus) is a fragrant, perennial grass native to tropical regions like India, Southeast Asia and South America. It is valued for its culinary uses and health benefits.

Its essential oil is extracted through steam distillation and has been a key component in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and Thai herbal practices, for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Lemongrass oil is rich in bioactive compounds like citral, geraniol and limonene, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, digestive health, antimicrobial and stress-relieving benefits.

It is available in various forms, including essential oil, dried leaves and fresh stalks and can be used in cooking, teas and as a supplement, with recommended dosages and safety precautions.

Lemongrass essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and diluted for topical applications, promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality when used appropriately.

Lemongrass, scientifically known as cymbopogon flexuosus, is a tall, aromatic grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical regions, including India, Southeast Asia and South America. The plant is characterized by its long, blade-like leaves and its distinctive lemon-like fragrance. The essential oil extracted from lemongrass is derived from the leaves and stems of the plant and is commonly used in aromatherapy, perfumes and a variety of health and wellness products...<<<Read More>>>.....

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How 432 Million Tons of Mud Buried Tartaria

 

 

The windows sit just below the pavement. The photographs show men digging out buried facades. And one number, 432 million tons of mud, claims to explain all of it. This investigative documentary explores the theory that the cities of a lost empire called Tartaria were not destroyed by war but swallowed overnight by a mudflood, and asks why no one can trace where that number came from.

Riots in Europe: It’s part of the conspiracy against YOU

 It is not widely understood (an English understatement if ever there was one) but the riots and violent demonstrations convulsing Europe are organised by the Conspirators – and are part of their plan.

Oh, dear. I can hear you think. More conspiracy nonsense. Really? Read on.

Although the explosion of anger in France took the headlines, there were riots all over Europe recently. And there are going to be many more riots in the coming months. There will be angry demonstrations and rioting in Britain too. And the rioting will spread around the world. Every major city will see burning buildings, burning cars, looting, stone throwing and violence. Churches and historic buildings will be destroyed, of course.

No one in government ever asks why people are rioting. Politicians everywhere are so arrogant, and so remote from reality, that it doesn’t ever occur to them that the rioting is entirely their fault and that only they can do something to stop it. Governments have deliberately created economic crises (by overspending, wasting money, giving money away and fighting unnecessary wars), and Far, Far Left politicians and journalists deliberately promote divisiveness and hatred.

The police found the last demonstrations in France impossible to control and so President Macron announced he was bringing in 10,000 soldiers to battle his own citizens. There can be no more obvious sign of political failure than the sight of a President or Prime Minister having to use military force to contain his own electors.

There have, of course, been many explanations for what has been happening. Naturally, the mainstream corporate media blamed “far right extremists.” This was and is inevitable, for the mainstream corporate media (both print and broadcast) is dominated by Far, Far left wing bought-and-paid-for fanatics who regard Stalin and Mao as their heroes. (I suspect that the statue of Lord Reith in the BBC’s Broadcasting House lobby in central London will soon be replaced with a lovely bronze of Stalin in repose. BBC staff will kneel before it when they enter the building. Comrade Burnham will go there twice a day to pay homage. Stalin, like Burnham, was in favour of abolishing private property and enforcing state control.)...<<<Read More>>>>...

Food for Thought #1307