Emotional Attacks

 Hurtful confrontations often leave us feeling drained and confused. When someone attacks us emotionally, we may ask ourselves what we could have done to compel them to behave or speak that way toward us. It’s important to remember that there are no real targets in an emotional attack. Usually it’s just a way for the attacker to redirect their uncomfortable feelings away from themselves. When people are overcome by strong emotions, like hurt or anguish, they may see themselves as victims and lash out at others as a means of protection or to make themselves feel better. You may be able to shield yourself from an emotional attack by not taking the behavior personally. First, however, it is good to cultivate a state of detachment that can provide you with some protection from the person who is attacking you. This will allow you to feel compassion for this person and remember that their behavior isn’t as much about you as it is about their need to vent their emotions.

If you have difficulty remaining unaffected by someone’s behavior, take a moment to breathe deeply and remind yourself that you didn’t do anything wrong. You aren’t responsible for people’s feelings. If you can see that this person is indirectly expressing a need to you — whether they are reaching out for help or wanting to be heard — you may be able to diffuse the attack by getting them to talk about what is really bothering them.

You cannot control other people’s emotions, but you can control your own. If you sense yourself responding to their negativity, try not to let yourself. Keep your heart open to them, and they may let go of their defensiveness and yield to your compassion and openness....<<<Read More>>>...

Operation Saucer: Commander Who Told About UFOs Committed Suicide

 “Operation Saucer” was an investigation into a terrifying series of reported incidents in 1977 where residents in the Brazilian city of Colares claimed that they not only witnessed flying saucers – but they were also being attacked by them.

Bright objects of differing shapes, sizes and colours were said to have been flying at low altitudes – just a few metres above the tops of trees – and firing light beams at people on the ground below.

Several witnesses claimed to have seen beings piloting the crafts, describing them as no more than three to four feet tall. What separates these sightings from the usual glimpses of UFOs in the skies are the numerous and recurring injuries that people suffered....<<<Read More>>>...

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Britain Has Been “Colonised by Immigrants”, Says Sir Jim Ratcliffe

 Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants who are “costing too much money”, billionaire Ineos owner and Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said. The Telegraph has more.

The billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, who also owns chemicals empire Ineos, called on the country’s politicians to “show some courage” by tackling immigration, welfare dependence and the weak economy.

“You can’t have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in,” he told Sky News.

“If you really want to deal with the major issues of immigration, with people opting to take benefits rather than working for a living… then you’re going to have to do some things which are unpopular, and show some courage.”

Sir Jim wrongly claimed that the population of Britain had swelled by 12 million people in the past five years to reach 70 million, blaming the increase on migration.

He said: “The UK has been colonised by immigrants, really, hasn’t it?”

Sir Keir Starmer wrote in a post on X that the comments were “offensive and wrong”.

“Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country,” the Prime Minister said. “Jim Ratcliffe should apologise.”

Sir Jim, whose personal fortune of more than £17 billion makes him one of Britain’s richest men, said Sir Keir had to grip the challenges facing the economy.

“You have to do some difficult things with the UK to get it back on track, because at the moment I don’t think the economy is in a good state,” he said.

He said he was unsure whether the Prime Minister was being prevented by “the apparatus” from tackling the problems, or whether he was “maybe too nice”....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #953

 

Ginseng’s secret weapons: How rare plant compounds fight stress, boost brainpower and balance blood sugar

 Modern science confirms ginseng's key compounds, ginsenosides, deliver major health benefits. Clinical studies show that ginseng improves memory and reduces stress in adults.

These compounds can fight inflammation, regulate blood sugar, and boost immune defense.Ginseng's potency depends on processing and standardized ginsenoside content.

It acts as a neuroprotective and anti-stress tonic for both the brain and the body.

For centuries, traditional healers have revered ginseng as a king of herbs. Now, modern science is uncovering the precise reasons why, pinpointing a powerful class of compounds within the root that deliver measurable benefits for the brain, body, and resilience against stress. The key lies in substances called ginsenosides, which can be found in both American and Asian ginseng varieties, and a growing body of research confirms they can improve cognitive function, regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and bolster the immune system.

This is not mere herbal folklore. A randomized, double-blind study published in the journal Nutrients demonstrated that a specific Red Panax ginseng supplement significantly improved visual memory and spatial planning abilities in moderately stressed adults. The research also noted reductions in perceived depression and stress levels among participants. These findings confirm the emotional and cognitive benefits of this ancient root in a clinical setting....<<<Read More>>>...

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Europe Edges Closer to Digital Euro: New Backing from EU Parliament

On Tuesday, February 10^th, the European Parliament moved the digital euro one step closer to reality, backing amendments that support a push by the European Central Bank (ECB) for a central bank digital currency intended to work both online and offline. This does not mean the new currency is in place yet, but it’s another unmistakeable signal that the project is gaining momentum after years of discussion. 

The digital euro remains framed by EU institutions as a strategic and sovereignty project, designed to reduce reliance on non-European payments infrastructure and to ensure that central bank money remains usable in a digitised economy. However, in line with what we’re seeing around the world, any state-backed digital currency promises to expand financial visibility in ways cash cannot. ...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #952

 

Forewarned: Understanding the psychology of advertising

Great advertisers understand exactly how their audience thinks and what they respond to. Learn how businesses apply psychology to create effective ads.

Psychology is not only a tool to better understand those around you — it can also lead to increased influence. And while these persuasion skills are typically put toward research or counseling, they can also be useful in fields outside of the direct psychology world, such as marketing and advertising.

Although the methods used in advertising and marketing have changed progressively over the years — from merchants in ancient times screaming in marketplaces to digital marketers buying ads on social media sites — the underlying psychology in marketing and advertising has remained the same.

No matter how complex it may seem, psychology truly is an everyday principle. We use it in our relationships, our communication, and we can learn to use it to improve sales in business.

This article aims to uncover the link between psychology and advertising and how you can use advertising psychology to sell smarter.

According to research, people generally lose concentration within a short period of time — about eight seconds. This is largely due to the constant overload of messaging in today's society, causing us to become desensitized to a lot of information around us....<<<Read More>>>....

Rewiring Pain Patterns

Sometimes pain can feel confusing. You stretch, you massage, you try to move more — and yet the discomfort keeps coming back. If that sounds familiar, there may be an overlooked explanation. Beneath your muscles lives a soft, supportive network called fascia. It’s connective tissue that quietly holds everything together, helping your body feel safe, supported, and at ease as you move through the day.

When fascia becomes tight or dried out, it can tug on nerves, restrict movement, and leave you feeling stiff or uncomfortable — no matter how hard you try to “fix” things. This isn’t because you’ve done something wrong. It’s simply your body asking for a different kind of care. When we slow down and gently tend to this connective tissue, circulation improves, pressure eases, and the body begins to feel more cooperative again.

The wonderful thing is that fascia responds best to kindness, not force. With simple, mindful micro-movements — small enough to feel approachable at any age — you can invite softness back into places that have been holding tension for a long time. With practice, this brings freedom of movement, better flexibility, more energy, less pain, and a greater quality of life. When we feel better in our body, it makes doing the things we love feel a whole lot easier....<<<Read More>>>...

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Politicians Have Forgotten the First Rule of Politics

 Young Peter is not, it turns out, a rival to Old Nick. Read Paul Burke’s magnificent squashing of Mandelson’s political reputation in the Spectator. Prince of Darkness, indeed. “Plodder,” says Burke. Yes, say I, but those people make the world go round, plodding round the mouse wheel.

By Old Nick of course I mean Machiavelli. And Machiavelli has a message for us, and especially to people like Mandelson. Machiavelli used a great phrase: mantenere lo stato. The one great absolutely necessary thing to do in politics is ‘to maintain the state’: that is, avoid ridiculous, expensive Miliband policies, avoid silly Mandelson gizmos and avoid daft Campbell narratives. Instead, simply hold the state together. Well, I think our ruling class forgot to maintain the state....<<<Read More>>>...

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Food for Thought #951

 

Trump EPA moves to scrap greenhouse gas regulations, declares end to “climate hysteria”

 The Trump administration plans to revoke the EPA's 2009 "endangerment finding," which classified greenhouse gases (CO?, methane, etc.) as pollutants under the Clean Air Act—a move that enabled strict climate regulations for over a decade.

The administration argues that climate regulations are economically burdensome, stifling industries while having minimal impact on global temperatures. Officials claim this deregulation will reduce energy costs and promote domestic energy production, including coal.

The administration dismisses CO2 as an existential threat, calling climate change a natural cycle influenced by solar, oceanic and geological factors—not human activity. Trump has mocked climate activists, particularly during extreme cold weather events.

The move is framed as a rejection of globalist climate policies pushed by the UN and World Economic Forum, which the administration sees as tools for centralized control over energy, food and transportation systems. Supporters argue CO2 is essential for plant growth and warn against "net zero" mandates as a path to economic destabilization and surveillance.

The EPA's proposal eliminates automaker emissions tracking and paves the way for further deregulation. Critics warn of ecological harm, but supporters hail it as a victory against bureaucratic overreach and a return to energy independence.

In a sweeping reversal of Obama-era climate policies, the Trump administration announced plans to strip greenhouse gases from the list of federally regulated pollutants, dismantling the legal foundation for nearly two decades of environmental regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, will formally revoke the 2009 "endangerment finding"—a landmark ruling that classified carbon dioxide and other emissions as threats to public health.

The move, hailed by the administration as "the largest act of deregulation in U.S. history," aligns with President Donald Trump's long-standing skepticism of climate alarmism and his push for energy independence. Critics warn of ecological consequences, but supporters argue the policy shift liberates industries from burdensome red tape and rejects what they call "dubious science" fueling globalists climate agenda...<<<Read More>>>...

Leave Them Kids Alone! The Alphabetti Spaghetti of Inclusion

Think back for a moment – if you can bear it – to the types of children with whom you shared your classroom. As sure as eggs is eggs, I’ll bet you’ll recall the earnest spods, the fidgety, the uninterested, the larkabouts, the corpulent, the shirkers, the smelly, the clowns and the downright thick. In fact, a cross-section of people that mirrors humanity itself.

You won’t be surprised to hear that the modern-day classroom still contains all these glorious archetypes – thankfully – but the terminology, at least that used by educational establishments, has shifted somewhat.

My college announced recently that, given our position in the Ofsted inspection cycle, we can expect our next visit sometime within the following six months and that, consequently, this country is at war – sorry, I mean, we need to become “Ofsted ready”. Any readers who are not lucky enough to be part of the state education sector can never really comprehend the tremors that ripple through an establishment at the mention of the ‘O’ word. Muscular senior leaders are keen to prove their joylessly efficient organisational skills; weaker teachers tremble that this is the moment they will be unmasked, while the majority of staff hunker down and hope that the storm will pass them by....<<<Read More>>>...

The “Sixth Sense” Is a Scientifically Proven Human Ability

 We often talk about intuition. Unlike logic, which draws conclusions from known facts, intuition is the ability to receive information at the level of sensations, without the use of any analytical data.

Recently, scientists have become seriously interested in the phenomenon of the so-called “sixth sense”.

In particular, the US Office of Naval Research (ONR) has taken up the study of this phenomenon. Back in 2017, Time magazine published an article titled “The US military believes people have a sixth sense. We need to understand what gives rise to this so-called “sixth sense,” says Peter Squire, program manager in the ONR Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Counterterrorism Division.

According to Squire, people often refer to the realm of intuition as irrational. But it is possible that this is still a psychological process, which is somehow explainable from a scientific point of view....<<<Read More>>>...

Council Paints Road Markings Over Potholes

A council has been ridiculed for painting road markings through potholes rather than fixing them, with critics branding it an “epic waste” of taxpayers’ money. The Telegraph has the story.

Hampshire county council was accused of an “epic waste” of taxpayers’ money after painting road markings over the potholes near a primary school in Basingstoke.

The council is already facing scrutiny from its residents after denying thousands of motorists’ compensation claims for damage caused by potholes.

The Conservative-led council rejected 5,508 of the 6,519 claims it received last year, paying out in just 14% of cases.

Councillors and parents were dismayed about the “shoddy job” and complained about the “utter hazard” the holes were creating.

Andy Konieczko, a Liberal Democrat councillor for Brighton Hill Ward in Basingstoke, said: “Not only are these potholes a huge inconvenience, they’re also dangerous.

“Drivers are being forced to focus on navigating large holes in the road as well as looking out for other road users and pedestrians.

“That’s worrying, particularly when there’s a school nearby.”...<<<Read More>>>..

Food for Thought #950

 

From hedgerow to health powerhouse: The science behind blackberries’ remarkable benefits

 Regular blackberry consumption is linked to improved brain health, including enhanced memory and cognitive function.

The berries' high anthocyanin and fiber content significantly lowers the risk of heart disease by improving cholesterol and blood pressure.

Powerful antioxidants in blackberries exhibit anti-cancer properties, potentially inhibiting tumor growth, particularly in colorectal cells.

Blackberries aid in blood sugar regulation and improve insulin sensitivity, offering protective benefits against diabetes.

The fruit supports bone density, digestive health and oral hygiene through its unique blend of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

For centuries, blackberries have been a staple of late-summer foraging, prized for their sweet-tart burst of flavor. Today, nutritional science is revealing that these deep purple berries are far more than a seasonal treat; they are a formidable ally in the fight against chronic disease. A convergence of modern research is now quantifying what traditional practices long suggested: incorporating blackberries into a regular diet can deliver profound benefits for the brain, heart and overall longevity, making this ancient fruit critically relevant for contemporary health challenges....<<<Read More>>>...

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Correction: There Is No “Digital Currency Modernization Act”

 Yesterday, I published the article “It Finally Happened: Digital Currency Act is Now Law in US“, repeating claims that a new piece of legislation had taken effect and fundamentally altered financial privacy in the United States. Those claims were drawn from reports circulating across multiple alternative media outlets that are generally regarded as credible.

In publishing that article, I did not independently verify the existence of a specific bill number, legislative text, or official Congressional or White House documentation. Given the scale and seriousness of the claim, that was a lapse in judgment. I am normally more rigorous when assessing developments of this magnitude, and in this case I placed too much trust in reporting from neighbouring publications rather than confirming the primary sources myself. For that, I owe readers a clear apology.

Concerns about central bank digital currencies and financial surveillance are not new here. We have covered them consistently and at length, often well ahead of mainstream reporting. Because of that context, the claim that a digital currency law had quietly taken effect appeared plausible and aligned with a trajectory we have long outlined. However, further examination of public records shows that the specific “Digital Currency Modernization Act” described in those reports does not exist in Congress.gov, in White House releases, or in official legislative archives.

This was a rare error on my part, driven by repetition across multiple outlets rather than by primary evidence. I regret the oversight and take responsibility for it. That said, the correction does not invalidate the broader issue we have been reporting on, nor does it diminish the importance of scrutinising financial centralisation and digital currency policy.

You can continue to rely on this publication for independent, critical reporting, including on subjects that receive limited or selective coverage elsewhere. In this case, we trusted alternative sources too readily, and that standard will be tightened going forward....<<<Read More>>>...

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Food for Thought #949

 

Unicorns in Africa: the fascinating story behind one-horned creatures

 One-horned creatures are found in myths around the world. Although unicorns in different cultures have little to do with one another, they have multiple associations in European thought.

For example, the Roman natural historian Pliny the Elder wrote about unicorns in the first century AD. The unicorn features in both medieval Christian and Celtic beliefs, and is Scotland’s national animal. The unicorn’s prominence in European culture spread across the globe with colonisation.

In southern Africa, colonial European ideas encountered older indigenous beliefs about one-horned creatures. I’ve highlighted this in a recent research article about some of the region’s rock art....<<<Read More>>>...

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Why vitamin K may be the most overlooked nutrient for longevity

 Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that is often overlooked in health discussions. It exists in two main forms: K1 from leafy greens and K2 from animal and fermented foods.

Vitamin K2 is especially crucial for directing calcium to bones and away from arteries. Adequate K2 intake can dramatically reduce fracture risk and heart disease mortality.

It also shows promise in supporting brain health and fighting inflammation and cancer.

What if one of the most powerful nutrients for your health was also one you rarely think about? While vitamins C and D dominate health headlines, a quiet powerhouse works behind the scenes, governing processes from blood clotting to bone strength and even brain protection. This is vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient discovered by accident in the 1920s when animals fed restrictive diets began experiencing uncontrolled bleeding. Today, a growing body of research reveals that ensuring adequate intake of both its main forms—K1 and K2—is a critical, yet often missing, piece of the optimal health puzzle.

Most people are scarcely aware that vitamin K exists at all. Yet it is not just important; it is essential. The "K" actually stands for "koagulation," the Danish spelling of coagulation, highlighting its fundamental role in blood clotting. But its duties extend far beyond that single function....<<<Read More>>>...

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Government Orders Deletion of UK’s Largest Court Reporting Archive

 The Ministry of Justice is ordering the deletion of a large archive of court records, raising concerns that the Government is fleeing from transparency over failings in the justice system amid a string of murders and sex attacks by asylum seekers. The Times has the story.

Courtsdesk, a data analysis company that supports media and campaigners in monitoring court records, has been ordered by the Government to delete its archive, which provides a crucial tool for journalists covering the justice system.

The project was approved by the Lord Chancellor in 2021 to explore how a “national digital news feed of listings and registers can improve coverage of the courts by the news media” by opening up magistrate court records.

According to Courtsdesk, the platform has since been used by more than 1,500 journalists from 39 media organisations and the data provided have highlighted serious failures in the courts system. …

In November, HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) issued the company a cessation notice, citing what it called “unauthorised sharing” of court data, on the basis of a test feature, claiming this was a “data protection issue”.

When the company wrote to the department asking for the matter to be referred to the Information Commissioner’s Office, which regulates data protection, it says no referral was made.

Chris Philp, the former justice minister who approved the pilot and now Shadow Home Secretary, wrote to Sarah Sackman, the Courts Minister, demanding the decision be reversed.

Last week the government issued a final refusal, meaning the archive must now be deleted within days. …

Enda Leahy, the Courtsdesk chief executive and a former legal affairs correspondent at the Sunday Times, said: “We built the only system that could tell journalists what was actually happening in the criminal courts.

“HMCTS’s own data proves they can’t do it — their records were accurate 4.2% of the time, 1.6 million cases were heard without any advance notice to the press.”...<<<Read More>>>....

Food for Thought #948

 

The Great Oil Conspiracy: It has been known since the end of WWII that oil is not a fossil fuel; it is abiotic

 There are two basic theories for the origin of crude oil: biotic and abiotic.

The origin of petroleum or natural gas may seem like a strange debate to have but determining whether this fuel is a fossil fuel or not is important.

If these fuels are truly fossil fuels, then they are limited in supply and alternative energy resources would need to be created at some point.

If they are not fossil fuels and are created through some form of abiogenesis – a natural process from non-living matter – then the need to develop alternative fuels is diminished.

The biotic theory is that oil and gas drilled out of the earth come from the remains of plants and animals trapped underground millions of years ago. These “fossil fuels” took aeons to form and we are using them up far faster than they can be replenished.

This fossil fuel theory is, however, just that – a theory. There are many features of the fossil-origin theory which still apparently puzzle some scientists. So, what if the whole theory is wrong?

The abiotic theory is an opposing view that has substantial evidence to back it up. This theory goes back centuries and includes as its prominent champions Dimitri Mendeleev, best known for inventing the periodic table...<<<Read More>>>....

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What John F. Kennedy Really Knew About UFOs

 When it comes to President John F. Kennedy, his interest in UFOs has been a subject of many conspiracy theories, especially given the timing of his inquiries into the matter just before his assassination.

John F. Kennedy’s interest in UFOs is documented through several sources, most notably through a series of letters he sent in November 1963. One of these letters, addressed to the CIA Director, requested access to UFO files.

The previously classified documents were released under the Freedom of Information Act to teacher William Lester as part of a research for his book about JFK. Lester said that JFK’s interest in UFOs could have been fuelled by concerns about relations with the former Soviet Union.

One of his concerns was that a lot of these UFOs were being seen over the Soviet Union and he was very concerned that the Soviets might misinterpret these UFOs as U.S. aggression, believing that it was some of our technology,” the Daily Mail quoted Lester as telling AOL News....<<<Read More>>>...

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The dark truth about SSRI antidepressants: How Big Pharma concealed their link to violence and suicide

 SSRI antidepressants like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft are linked to severe side effects, including violent psychosis, suicide, emotional blunting and permanent neurological damage, while often performing no better than placebos for depression.

Pharmaceutical companies and the FDA concealed clinical trial data showing SSRIs induce aggression, suicidal tendencies and birth defects—despite thousands of complaints and lawsuits exposing the deception.

Up to 60% of users suffer permanent sexual dysfunction (genital numbness, loss of libido), while SSRIs prescribed during pregnancy increase risks of heart defects and pulmonary hypertension in newborns.

Quitting SSRIs triggers brutal withdrawal symptoms (brain zaps, electric shocks, suicidal thoughts), manipulated by Pharma to falsely prove "effectiveness" and create lifelong dependency.

Safer, effective treatments like St. John's Wort, psychotherapy and detox protocols are sidelined while regulators and doctors push dangerous SSRIs for profit over patient well-being.

The public is finally waking up to a long-suppressed truth: SSRI antidepressants like Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft are linked to violent psychotic episodes, including suicide and mass shootings. This disturbing side effect was known during clinical trials but deliberately concealed by pharmaceutical companies and the FDA. Despite receiving 39,000 complaints in Prozac's first nine years on the market, regulators ignored the mounting evidence—until lawsuits forced internal documents into the light, revealing Big Pharma's deception.

While some patients benefit from SSRIs, the reality is that most do not and many suffer horrific consequences. The pharmaceutical industry, driven by profit rather than patient well-being, pushed these drugs onto millions without proper warnings. Today, we know that SSRIs can induce psychosis, emotional numbness, sexual dysfunction and even birth defects—yet doctors still prescribe them recklessly....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #947

 

Wales Welcomes You to the Anti-Racist Metaverse – Come and Learn About “White Privilege”

Welsh teenagers are being taught about “white privilege” in an interactive virtual reality world, after the Welsh Government spent more than £1.2 million of taxpayers’ money rolling out a so-called “anti-racist metaverse”. The Telegraph has more.

Pupils are invited to explore a “vast, accessible and immersive 3D metaverse environment” centred on a “grand atrium” adorned with portraits of civil rights campaigners such as Malcolm X, Betty Campbell and Nelson Mandela.

As teenagers pass through the online space, they cross a series of themed areas covering topics including the hardships faced by Romani travellers, the Bosnian genocide and famines in India under British rule.

A “curriculum” room allows pupils to move between conference-style stands where pressing a button opens interactive lessons in “black feminism” and “decolonising politics”.

One of these stands looks at “sociology through an anti-racist lens” and explores “whiteness in language, policies, research and how these and privilege impact social, learning and employment environments”.

Pupils are also invited to use the metaverse to learn about a branch of feminist theory that argues “men have an inherent psychological need to subjugate women”.

Its lessons accuse a former Conservative minister of “dog whistling” over a campaign pamphlet that criticised plans for land to house traveller communities.

The project was started in 2024 as part of an official commitment for Wales to become the world’s first anti-racist country by 2030.

The Welsh Government said the online space was only used in further education colleges, where pupils study for A-levels or apprenticeships and are typically 16–18 years old.

It is said to be the “world’s first anti-racist virtual world”. ...<<<Read More>>>...

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Oil is not a fossil fuel; it is the second most prevalent liquid on Earth

“[When] oil went from a lubricant to a fuel [ ] it made it valuable. Rockefeller happened to be the smartest man in the business at the time but he made most of his money, or much of it, off the transport of the petroleum as well as selling it.

“Putting a price on oil is like putting a price on a pail of water, no initial cost, that’s in the ground. And in those days, they were, some of it, almost what you’d call surface mining the oil, they didn’t go down deep. So, in order to get the price up, they hit on the idea that they would have to make it appear to be scarce.

“[Fortuitously] in 1892 there was a convention in Geneva of scientists to determine what organic substances are. Well, the definition of organic is a substance with hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. It’s usually a living substance … At this Geneva convention, Rockefeller took advantage of sending some scientists over who said: ‘Oil, petroleum is hydrogen, oxygen and carbon therefore it must be derived from [ ] the rotting of formerly living matter’.

“When the scientific convention was over, they defined oil as the residue from formerly living matter. Well, that makes it a ‘fossil fuel’.

“There has never been a fossil, a real fossil, found below sixteen thousand feet … We drill for oil at thirty thousand, thirty three thousand, twenty eight thousand, every day of the week. So, right there we rule it out that it isn’t fossil fuel. It’s called fossil fuel for the minds of the public to feel that it is an asset that is running out [and] being depleted.

“If you know the world’s oil supply, you know that it is not going to run out for an awfully long time. It is the second most prevalent liquid on Earth.”....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #946

 

How to get to a parallel universe: the answer from physicists may surprise

 If parallel universes exist, then there is at least one way to get to a place that is different from our reality.

So far, the existence of parallel universes is mostly associated with science fiction. But there are scientific theories that suggest that other universes exist. If so, how can we get there?

The existence of parallel universes is suggested by at least two well-known theories in physics. One of them is called the inflation theory and describes an extremely early universe.

Soon after the Big Bang, not one, but a huge number of universes could have been created, which began to expand at an accelerated rate. Moreover, each universe has different physics and distribution of matter.

But getting to other universes is extremely difficult, because they are beyond the visible space and are moving away from us faster than the speed of light.

Another theory, known as the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, says that when some random quantum process occurs, one universe gets one of the possible outcomes, while other universes get other outcomes. This creates a multiverse with all possible quantum outcomes....<<<Read More>>>...

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The hidden hunger: Why modern life is leaving us nutrient-depleted and fatigued

 Chronic fatigue and low energy are often linked to widespread deficiencies in key nutrients like Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin D, Zinc and Vitamin C.

Modern diets, soil depletion, processed foods and lifestyle factors have made these deficiencies increasingly common, even among health-conscious individuals.

These nutrients are critical for energy production, immune function, hormone balance and neurological health.

Symptoms of deficiency extend beyond tiredness to include brain fog, frequent illness, muscle cramps, mood changes and poor recovery.

Addressing deficiencies requires a focus on nutrient-dense whole foods and, in many cases, targeted supplementation under professional guidance.

In an era of abundant food, a silent epidemic of nutrient deficiencies is undermining the health and vitality of millions. Despite access to a greater variety of foods than ever before, many individuals are chronically tired, mentally foggy and susceptible to illness due to a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. Health professionals and nutrition researchers are increasingly pointing to deficiencies in magnesium, iron, vitamin D, zinc and vitamin C as key culprits behind persistent fatigue. This widespread "hidden hunger" stems not from a lack of calories, but from depleted soils, processed diets and modern lifestyles that strip the body of its fundamental building blocks for energy and resilience....<<<Read More>>>....

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Britain Needs “Reality Check” Over Electric Car Targets, Warns Hyundai

 Britain’s electric vehicle targets threaten “severe disruption” that could prompt some carmakers to abandon the UK, the European boss of Hyundai has warned. The Telegraph has the story.

Xavier Martinet, President of the carmaker’s European arm, claimed the Government’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate no longer made sense and needed to be rethought.

Without change, he said the policy could cause manufacturers to become loss-making and prompt some to stop selling both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric cars in the UK.

Britain is Hyundai’s biggest market in Europe. UK drivers bought more than 93,000 of the marque’s cars last year.

Under the ZEV mandate, carmakers must ensure 33% of the vehicles they sell are electric or potentially face fines of up to £12,000 per vehicle. The proportion rises gradually to 80% by 2030, when the sale of new petrol and diesel cars will also be banned.

Some flexibilities have been built into the scheme already following concessions by Labour. But to comply with the stretching targets the industry is still having to spend around £11,000 per car on discounts, Martinet said.

Many manufacturers have said they are being forced to subsidise the discounts on EVs with sales from petrol and diesel cars.

Martinet told the Telegraph: “The UK market is in danger of having a severe disruption in the coming years, because if some manufacturers cannot afford or decide not to push the EV mandate, you’ll have an issue.

“And if you don’t sell EVs, you might not do even do the ICE sales. So what will customers buy, at the end of the day? That’s a major question.” …<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #945

 

The Great Oil Conspiracy: The Conclusion

“It is time to end the cover-up and misinformation that has prevented the American public from knowing the truth about oil – that hydrocarbon fuels are abiotic in nature, produced by the earth naturally on a continuous basis, and that the quantity of abiotic hydrocarbons yet to be discovered suggests the world will never run out of oil or natural gas”—Jerome Corsi, The Great Oil Conspiracy

Air renews itself naturally, as does water. Why should oil or natural gas be different? The scenario of a modern industrial society, doomed to outlive the affordable hydrocarbon fuels that have made economic growth and prosperity possible, is consistent with a secular society desperate to replace God and Divine Providence with central planning imposed by a crushing state bureaucratic apparatus. In the 1950s, Sinclair Oil sold gasoline to motorists under a logo that featured a green dinosaur, while Shell Oil employed an executive who sought to prove the end of “fossil fuels” was at hand by adapting the graph of a normal distribution that is taught to every Statistics 101 college student. More than sixty years later, the world still has abundant hydrocarbon fuels, even though Sinclair Oil has dropped the dinosaur logo.

Major oil companies appear ready to drop fossil fuel illusions. A Shell Oil executive has expressed doubt on national television that peak production theory is correct. “The peak oil theory has really swamped the world,” John Hofmeister, then the president of Shell Oil’s US operations, said on CNBC’s Squawk Box show on March 20, 2008. “God Bless Matt Simmons. His assumptions are correct based on his hypotheses, but his hypotheses are too narrow.”134 This is a remarkable admission from the company that produced M. King Hubbert. There is no reason America should be dependent upon foreign sources for oil. There is no reason we should be paying exorbitant amounts for a gallon of gasoline at the pump. Allowed to do their job without unnecessary government intervention, independent producers in conjunction with major oil companies should be able to provide Americans with an abundant supply of inexpensive energy for decades to come, especially if Americans are finally told the truth that oil and natural gas are not now and never were fossil fuels....<<<Read More>>>...

Keeping Your Mind Focused

 Excuses may seem like rational reasons for us not to do something, but if we’re not careful, we can allow them to keep us from reaching our goals. Too often we accept our excuses as reasons why we cannot accomplish what we set out to do, and instead of finding alternatives, we give up. But if we can be honest with ourselves and take responsibility for our choices, we will begin to notice that we no longer give excuses. When we keep our minds focused on our goals, we will find that excuses fade away in the light of our priorities, and issues become challenges that can help us become wiser and stronger.

Sometimes we may give others excuses rather than being fully honest. We may think it is kind to tell someone we are willing to do something with them, whether work or play, but then keep putting them off. This diverts our energy into keeping the truth at a distance while continuing a falsehood. When we can take responsibility for our feelings and express them honestly but gently, the other person is free to find someone who is better suited to accompany them while we are free to pursue the things we like.

There’s another way in which excuses rob us of energy — and that is in the power of our thoughts and words. For example, if we find ourselves in a situation where we are being asked for a financial contribution, but we use the excuse that we can’t afford it, we create and attract lack and limitation into our lives. The same goes for seemingly simple things like pretending to not feel well or any other false statement. We may think that excuses make things easier, but they complicate matters with smokescreens. When we can commit to our priorities, take responsibility for our choices, and communicate them honestly to others, there will be no need to make excuses, and we will have much more energy to dedicate to all the things we love. (Daily OM)

The Forbidden 1357 Manuscript That Proves Tartaria Was Erased From History

The EV Car Crash

 With the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars less than four years away now, there remains one seemingly insurmountable obstacle: nobody wants to buy electric cars.

Last year, sales of EVs achieved a market share of just 23.43%. Newly released figures for last month show this fell to 20.6%. The Government has set a target this year of 33%, rising to 66% in 2029.

Once petrol and diesel cars (known as ICE vehicles, short for Internal Combustion Engine) are banned in 2030, zero emission cars must make up at least 80% of the market, with the rest filled with hybrids. However, the latter will also be gradually phased out by 2035. Zero emission essentially means battery-electric, although hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles would also qualify.

To enforce the switch to EVs, the government introduced the ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mandate. Motor manufacturers who fail to hit their ZEV target for the year must either buy credits from manufacturers who have exceeded targets or pay a fine of £15,000 for every car below target.

There are certain allowances available, but these are not significant. The only other option open to manufacturers who fall short is to carry forward their deficit, in the hope they are in surplus in a year or two time. Understandably, this has been likened to taking out a payday loan!...<<<Read More>>>..... 

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Jeffrey Epstein’s secret eugenics plan: Breeding a “superior” human race with his DNA

 Jeffrey Epstein planned to "seed the human race with his DNA" by impregnating 20 women at a time at his New Mexico ranch, echoing historical eugenics movements.

Newly released DOJ documents expose Epstein's disturbing obsession with racial pseudoscience, including debunked theories about modifying Black intelligence and fixations on blue eyes as a supposed marker of intellect.

Epstein funded transhumanist projects, including Harvard's Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, and discussed financing a secret "designer-baby project" while joking about cloning himself with Prince Andrew.

Epstein screened young women at lavish parties to participate in his New Mexico breeding program, inspired by a 1980s Nobel sperm bank, though the plan was never fully realized before his death.

Epstein's ties to scientists, financiers and powerful figures raise alarming questions about who else shared or enabled his dystopian vision, revealing how unchecked wealth and power fuel dangerous ideologies.

The already disturbing saga of Jeffrey Epstein took a darker turn in August 2019 when reports surfaced that the convicted sex offender had ambitions to "seed the human race with his DNA." According to the New York Times, Epstein planned to impregnate 20 women at a time at his New Mexico ranch, a scheme that echoed historical eugenics movements.

Newly released documents from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) confirm Epstein's obsession with genetics, transhumanism and racial pseudoscience, revealing a man who saw himself as a modern-day architect of human evolution....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #944

 

EU Censorship Threatens Free Speech Beyond Europe, Warns US

 On 5 February, the battle over online free speech took a decisive international turn. In a warning aimed squarely at European regulators, US lawmakers accused the EU of exporting censorship to American citizens through pressure placed on US-based technology companies.

What began as a regulatory disagreement has evolved into a broader confrontation over sovereignty and constitutional values. At issue is whether foreign governments, operating through regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s Digital Services Act, can shape what Americans are allowed to say, read, or publish online, even when that speech is lawful under United States law....<<<Read More>>>....