OpenAI reveals how most people are using ChatGPT

 Early adopters of AI tended to be men, with around 80% of weekly users having typically masculine first names in the months after ChatGPT was released, according to new data.

Most people are using ChatGPT to ask questions and get advice, new data from its developer OpenAI has revealed.

Although AI bots can do anything from coding to drafting emails or even helping users to imagine and play, around 49% of the requests sent to ChatGPT since November 2022 were people asking the bot questions and looking for information.

The report by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and OpenAI is the biggest study of its kind and draws from the huge amount of data collected by OpenAI – around 10% of the world’s population is now thought to use the AI tool.

Although there was a steady growth in people using ChatGPT for work-related queries, more than 70% of all usage was non-work related, according to the report.

There’s also been a shift in who is using AI tools....<<<Read More>>>...

Kurt Sonnenfeld: an inconvenient 9/11 witness

 There has never been an independent commission officially assigned to investigate the horrible events that occurred on September 11, 2001, although independent commissions for tragedies of this magnitude are customary. 

From the beginning, the investigation into the attacks on the World Trade Center has been tightly controlled directly from the White House. And now almost all of the evidence has been destroyed.

Does anyone believe the official version offered as to what happened on September 11, 2001? There are many who say that the wildest conspiracy theory of all is the theory offered by the United States Government. 

Do you know that on the weekend prior to the attacks on the WTC, all electricity was cut off for approximately 36 hours, including the security cameras and control systems in a highly irregular "maintenance operation"? 

Do you know that in the weeks leading up to the attacks there were several unusual evacuations of both towers? 

Do you know that the company in charge of security at the World Trade Center was directed by Marvin Bush, George Bush's younger brother, and Wirt Walker III, George Bush's cousin?

 Do you know that the same security company also lists as government clients "the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S Air force, and the Department of Justice," and provides security for classified and high-risk government sites? 

Do you know that hundreds of government personnel were pre-positioned in New York City on September 10, preparing to do a large scale simulation of a terrorist attack to be carried out on September 12? FEMA officials had already set up their command post at Pier 92 near the World Trade Center one day before the attacks.

Do you know that the 47-story Salomon Smith Barney Building, officially known as Seven World Trade Center, imploded at 5:20 in the afternoon of September 11, 2001, some nine hours after American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower? It took only about 6.5 seconds for the entire structure to fall straight down into itself, a half second more than the amount of time it would have taken a stone to hit the ground if you had dropped it from the roof in a vacuum. The collapse of Building Seven left a curiously small and tidy rubble pile, and the buildings to either side of it were relatively undamaged. It had not been hit by an airplane and had suffered only minor injuries to its structure when the Twin Towers collapsed....<<<Read Moree>>>...

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Starmer Faces Disaster in Wales as Poll Shows Labour in Freefall Behind Reform and Set to Lose First Minister Post for First Time

 Keir Starmer is facing a disaster in Wales as a poll shows Labour in freefall behind Reform and set to lose the First Minister post for the first time since devolution. The Mail has more.

A grim poll suggests Labour is in freefall ahead of crucial Senedd elections next May – trailing far behind Reform and Plaid Cymru.

The dire figures raise the prospect that Sir Keir’s party will lose the First Minister role in Wales, which it has dominated ever since devolution.

And they will fuel the mounting sense of mutiny within the party’s ranks, with MPs telling whips they want a new leader.

The YouGov/Barn Cymru research for ITV Wales found Plaid ahead on voting intention for the Senedd with 30% support.

But Nigel Farage’s Reform has been staging a surge, with backing up by four points since May to 29%.

Labour meanwhile has dropped another four points from what was an already an historic low, to just 14%.

The Tories have also been enduring a torrid time and were down two points to 11% support.

Under the Senedd’s overhauled party list electoral system that could mean Labour dropping from 29 assembly members paltry 11. That is despite the total number of AMs being increased from 60 to 96 in May.

Plaid Cymru would have 38 members only marginally ahead of Reform on 37 – although neither is enough for an overall majority....<<<Read More>>>...

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Tommy Robinson: Unite the Kingdom protest proved the establishment has lost its power to silence the majority

 On Saturday, Reuters claimed that 110,000 joined the Unite for Freedom festival. This figure was echoed across various corporate media outlets, with some stating “over 100,000” and others claiming “up to 150,000.” But The Guardian was the worst offender in downplaying the numbers.

According to the description underneath the video below, The Guardian wrote: “aerial footage shows a crowd of tens of thousands of people marching through central London on Saturday” in a protest organised by Tommy Robinson.

Last Saturday, “we had millions of Brits, millions” on the streets, Robinson told Bet-David. “We had two million people watching live on X … and then [we] had millions that [ ] attended.”

“Everyone there, and anyone watching the videos, which are now reaching tens and tens and if not hundreds of millions of people, can see it wasn’t 110,000,” he said. “So, they just exposed themselves, time and time again.”

“This was the biggest protest in British history ever.”

For 20 years, the establishment instilled fear into the population and had them whispering about the replacement of the British people and culture using mass migration, he said. But the massive turnout on Saturday proved that the “power [they had over the population] has gone.”

On Saturday, millions let the establishment know: “We’re not being replaced and staying silent anymore. You’re not having uncontrolled mass immigration endangering our daughters, endangering our wives, whilst then beating us down with your racist labels, your fascist labels or your Islamophobic labels. It doesn’t wash anymore,” Robinson said.

“Every move they make – it’s just backfired. It’s literally like a fire’s burning and they just keep pouring gasoline on it. Even their response to Saturday, they’re just blowing the fire up even more. They’re giving us more supporters. Every move they make. I just sit there and think there’s nothing [they] can actually do here.”...<<<Read More>>>...

The silent epidemic: How chronic stress rewires your brain—and why simplicity is the antidote

 Every morning, millions of people wake up feeling exhausted before their day even begins. Their bodies ache, their minds race, and no amount of coffee seems to shake the fog. This isn’t just fatigue—it’s the slow, corrosive toll of chronic stress, a condition so pervasive it’s reshaping our brains, our immune systems, and our very biology.

Science now confirms what many have long suspected: Stress isn’t just a mental burden. It’s a physiological storm, disrupting everything from metabolism to immunity, leaving behind inflammation, disease, and even structural changes in the brain. Yet, amid the chaos of modern life, the solution isn’t more complexity—more supplements, more biohacks, more rigid routines. It’s a return to simplicity: sunlight, real food, movement, and human connection...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #776

 

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Colour Therapy

 The wondrous displays of color that define the world around us are manifestations of light, and as such, each possesses a unique frequency. The attraction we feel to certain colors is not a matter of chance — we experience the beneficial effects of color even while blindfolded. We are naturally drawn to those colors that lift our mood, expand consciousness, and restore health. Color therapy, also known as chromo therapy, allows us to harness the power of individual color frequencies to heal the body, positively influence our emotions, and achieve a renewed sense of inner harmony through sympathetic resonance.

It is easy to overlook the colors that saturate our personal and professional environments. Yet these, whether in the form of the paint on our walls or the clothing we wear, can influence our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings to an extraordinary degree. The colors we like best are often those that we need most in our lives, and there are many ways we can utilize them. Basking under a colored lightbulb or gazing at an area of color can stimulate or calm us, depending on the color we choose. For example, red stimulates the brain, our circulatory systems, and the first chakra, giving us an energy boost, while blue acts on the throat chakra, soothing the body and mind. And when we do not feel drawn to any one color, we can still benefit from the healing effects of white light, which is an amalgamation of all the colors of the visible spectrum. It is a cleansing color, one that can purify us on many levels.

Human beings evolved to delight in vivid sunsets and rainbows, to enjoy the sensations awakened by a particularly eye-catching color, and to decorate our spaces and ourselves with bright colors. In essence, we evolved to love the light because of its harmonizing influence on every aspect of us. When we pay attention to the potential effects of individual colors, we can modify our spaces, wardrobes, and habits to ensure that we introduce the colors that speak to us most deeply in our everyday lives. (Daily OM)

The Fabian Society Is Destroying Britain

How the Left Programmed Young People to Hate

 In the spring of 1975, the Red Army Faction, more popularly known as the Baader-Meinhof gang, stormed the West German Embassy in Stockholm and murdered two of its staff before setting the building ablaze. In its aftermath, a British tabloid printed a headline whose bluntness masked its profundity: ‘So, Who’s Sick?‘

It was less a headline than a rhetorical diagnosis, reflecting the bewilderment at these seemingly senseless acts of terror. Was it the bourgeois world condemned as corrupt by these self-styled revolutionaries, or was it the revolutionaries themselves, who in their righteous fervour appeared possessed by demons?

The question was never one that admitted an easy answer in that moment, and it remains just as piercing in ours. For when, half a century later, Charlie Kirk was struck down in the midst of civic debate, and when voices on the ‘progressive’ Left respond not with horror but with unholy glee, we are forced once again to confront the same ambiguity. Who is diseased? Who is truly sick? The question still hangs in the air, accusing its audience as much as its subjects....<<<Read More>>>...

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“Block Everything” causes severe civil unrest in France; who are they?

 France is in a state of severe civil unrest, with “Block Everything” protesters using violence and blockades to paralyse the country’s infrastructure, including roads, railways and airports.

It appears to be an anarchist movement, much like the Marxist Black Lives Matter movement was.

The “Block Everything” movement is a decentralised, leaderless protest driven by public rage against President Macron’s government, which is perceived as elitist and indifferent to the economic struggles of its citizens.

The immediate cause of the protests was a harsh government austerity plan that proposed deep cuts to public services, including healthcare and pensions, which caused widespread outrage and led to the collapse of the previous government.

Despite a massive police presence and a change in political leadership, the public’s deep anger and mistrust persist, with many seeing the government’s actions as empty gestures.

The situation is highly volatile and unpredictable, with the government considering extreme measures like a state of emergency as the nation teeters on the brink of a major crisis...<<<Read More>>>....

Vitamin B12 deficiency: The overlooked cause of psychiatric symptoms that mimic mental illness

 A 57-year-old woman with severe psychiatric symptoms (depression, anxiety, hallucinations, catatonia) was successfully treated with vitamin B12 supplementation. Within two months, she returned to baseline health without needing psychiatric drugs.

Vitamin B12 deficiency mimics dementia, depression, psychosis and multiple sclerosis symptoms, and is often misdiagnosed and wrongfully treated with pharmaceuticals.

Having abnormally low vitamin B12 levels disrupts methylation (affects detox, gene expression) and elevates homocysteine (linked to depression, cognitive decline). Genetic variations (MTHFR) can cause functional deficiency even with "normal" serum B12 levels.

Common causes of vitamin B12 deficiency include low stomach acid, vegan or vegetarian diets, autoimmunity, gut damage and use of certain medications (metformin, acid blockers).

Solutions include diet changes, supplementation with active forms and injection therapy.

In 2003, a 57-year-old woman spent months undergoing antipsychotic medications, antidepressants and two rounds of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) before doctors checked her vitamin B12 levels. Her symptoms — depression, anxiety, movement abnormalities, lethargy, hallucinations and catatonia — had escalated for years. Yet, within two months of vitamin B12 supplementation, she returned to her baseline health from 14 years prior, requiring no further psychiatric treatment....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #775

 

The Secret Society that RULES British Politics

How Sharia courts blow apart Starmer’s denial of two-tier justice

 IN A week of unusual news intensity, starting with post-mortems on the newly mainstream Reform UK’s largest party conference, moving on to revelations about Lord Mandelson’s close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and ending with the unspeakable horror of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, one important news investigation failed to receive the attention it deserved.

On Monday the Sun reported on the dangerous rise in Sharia courts in UK and revealed how they blow apart Sir Keir Starmer’s claim that there is no two-tier justice in which some communities are treated differently from others.

What the commentator Julie Bindel discovered in her investigation contradicted the denials of both Starmer and his Attorney General, Lord ­Hermer, who has gone even further by saying the description of the British justice as two-tier is ‘disgusting’.

Just how dangerously wrong they are was exposed by her report into the ‘dangerous rise of Shariah courts’ and horrifying cases of religiously motivated murder, forced marriage and the coercive control of women and girls by family members, all collectively referred to in the UK as ‘honour crime’.

‘What the term “honour crimes” means is that the female victims have been accused of bringing shame to their husband, family and/or wider community,’ explains Bindel.

Research shows that 2,755 ‘honour-based’ offences were recorded in the last year; of these, 111 concerned female genital mutilation (FGM), while 201 related to forced marriage.

Bindel’s research has suggested that FGM may well be being carried out behind closed doors in the private clinics of London’s Harley Street.

She writes: ‘In December 2024, several months after Labour came to power, it was claimed in a major national newspaper investigation that the UK has become the “Western ­capital” for Sharia courts, which issue religious rulings on marriage and family life.

‘The probe found that an app used by Muslims in England and Wales to create Islamic wills has a drop-down menu for men to select how many wives they have (up to four).

‘Approved by a Sharia court — a panel of male Islamic scholars — it reportedly ensures that daughters will receive only half as much inheritance as sons.’...<<<Read More>>>...

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Ed Miliband Costs Britain One Billion Barrels of North Sea Oil

 Ed Miliband will cost Britain one billion barrels of North Sea oil and gas, official data confirm, as a sharp drop in output up to 2050 emerges – a result of Labour imposing 78% taxes and a ban on new drilling. The Telegraph has more.


For Ed Miliband, it’s a truly awkward moment.

His own statisticians have released data showing that Britain’s North Sea will produce a billion barrels of oil and gas fewer than expected between now and 2050 – with analysts linking the downgrade to Labour’s imposition of 78% taxes and a ban on new drilling.

The assessment, by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA), the Government regulator that reports to Mr Miliband, suggests the UK will have to import a far higher proportion of its oil and gas over the next 25 years.

According to a separate analysis, the accelerated decline of the North Sea could see half the 200,000 jobs it supports destroyed by 2030.

Many of those will be in Scotland, where elections due next year make such potential losses seriously risky for Labour’s prospects.

“We have already seen a 10% reduction in output – equating to 100,000 barrels of oil a day, replaced by imports,” said Chris Wheaton, an energy analyst with investment bank Stifel. “This will increase the longer the windfall tax stays in place – reaching 20% below previous forecasts by 2030.”

The downgrade in North Sea output emerges from comparing the production projections published by the NSTA in 2023 – before the election – with the latest versions, just published.

In autumn 2023, the NSTA predicted the UK would produce oil and gas equivalent to 681 million tonnes of oil between 2025 and 2050.

In the latest equivalent data, this has now been slashed to 557 million tonnes. The ‘lost’ 124 million tonnes equates to a billion barrels of oil....<<<Read More>>>...

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“Fight Back or Die” – Millions Swarmed London Streets

 Updated estimates from Saturday’s march now report millions of supporters rallied under the “Unite the Kingdom” banner in Central London. Led by Tommy Robinson, it’s been labelled one of the largest right-wing demonstrations in modern UK history and is a significant demonstration of how the population’s priorities have shifted. 

Reports released by the Met Police and mainstream media outlets estimate around 110,000 attendees came together, but Robinson’s claims, seemingly backed up by footage online, dwarf the official numbers. 

Immigration was a key focus – now reported as overtaking economic topics as the most important political issue in the country – and assembling a crowd of seven figures emphasises the shifting sentiment. Nearly 2,000 officers were deployed by the police to handle the crowds, and a few thousand “anti-racism” counter-protestors tried to fight for the limelight. Clashes seemed inevitable, but only 25 arrests have been confirmed so far with numbers expecting to rise, and 24 police officers were reportedly injured. 

Whatever your political affiliation, the sheer scale of the demonstration signals a seismic shift in the country: border controls and keeping immigration numbers in check have become the beating heart of Britain’s street politics....<<<Read More>>>...

Acupuncture TWICE as effective at treating lower back pain than prescription pain killers

 Imagine waking up every morning to a dull, gnawing ache in your lower back—a pain that never quite fades, no matter how many pills you swallow or how many times you stretch. 

For millions, this isn’t just a bad day; it’s life. Chronic back pain doesn’t just hurt the body; it erodes patience, steals sleep, and turns simple tasks like bending to tie a shoe into a test of endurance. Now, picture this: a remedy older than recorded history, one that doesn’t come in a blister pack or a surgeon’s scalpel, quietly proving itself in clinical trials as not just effective, but lasting—long after the needles are gone and the treatment room is empty. 

That remedy is acupuncture, and a groundbreaking study has just confirmed what traditional healers have known for centuries: the body can heal itself, if only we give it the right nudge....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #774

 

Summon Your Aliveness

When we are fully present, we offer our whole selves to whatever it is that we are doing. Our attention, our integrity, and our energy are all focused in the moment and on the task at hand. This is a powerful experience, and when we are in this state, we feel completely alive and invigorated. This kind of aliveness comes easily when we are absorbed in work or play that we love, but it is available to us in every moment. We can learn to summon it regardless of what we are doing. Even tasks or jobs we don’t enjoy can become infused with the light of being present. The more present we are, the more meaningful our entire life becomes.

Next time you find yourself fully engaged in the moment, whether you are making art, trying to solve an interesting puzzle, or talking to your best friend, take a moment to notice how you feel. You may observe that you are not thinking about what you need to do next, and your body feels like it’s pleasantly humming. As you enjoy the feeling of being located entirely in the present moment, remind yourself that you can recall this feeling later. You might try this while driving home or getting ready for bed, allowing yourself to be just as engaged in that experience as you were in the earlier one.

The more we draw ourselves into the present moment, the more we honor the gift of our lives, and the more we honor the people around us. When we are fully present, we give and receive aliveness in equal measure. For today, try to be fully present in your daily activities and watch a new reality open for you....<<<Read More>>>...

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Funerals Should Comply With Net Zero, Says Labour

 Labour wants to scrap gas cremations and make families say goodbye in eco-friendly wicker or bamboo coffins instead. The Telegraph has the story.

New rules for crematoria, drawn up by the UK environment department, are set to be upgraded to meet both new pollution standards and the UK’s commitment to reach the target of Net Zero by 2050 championed by Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband.

Under the plan, the Government will seek to cut emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, including mercury from dental fillings, and airborne toxins from burning coffin glue and embalming fluid.

Draft rules also suggest crematoria burn bodies one after another, with no gap to retain heat and save on gas – a tough target for an industry that relies almost entirely on gas-fired ovens. …

Defra makes clear that the burning coffin and corpse will still generate emissions even if powered by green electricity.

There is, however, a downside to cremations powered by electricity which is that they take much longer. Cremations in gas ovens “range from as little as 50 minutes to more than two hours, depending upon body size”, but “cremation times on electric cremators are longer”, the guidelines warn.

Industry estimates suggest that cremating a large corpse would take up to three hours in a crematorium powered by low carbon electricity – twice as long as with gas. …

The costs could however be huge. [Mike Birkinshaw, of the Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities] estimates it will cost the industry £18 million or £55,000 for each crematorium, just to fit equipment to remove nitrous oxides...<<<Read More>>>...

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Tommy Robinson: Westminster Council revoked the licence for Unite the Kingdom rally, “Two days ago, we had no demonstration”

48 hours before the Unite the Kingdom rally in London, Westminster Council issued an order to revoke Tommy Robinson’s licence to hold the event. “Two days ago, we had no demonstration,” Tommy Robinson told the crowd.

“They attempted to make us clash with the Metropolitan Police force once again,” Robinson said. “That’s what they were trying to do.” He continued:

“If we didn’t have speakers today, this [gathering] could have descended into anarchy – that was their intention.”

“Two days ago, we had no demonstration … In a meeting with police officers yesterday [12 September 2025] … I explained to them, ‘Lads, they’re trying to make us clash with each other, they’ve done this for a decade. They’ve made police officers clash with patriots. They have orchestrated it every time. And two days ago, they attempted to do the same again.”

“The Metropolitan Police force had a decision to make. Do they enforce an order to prevent our demonstration, or do they allow it? “

“The police made the decision to NOT enforce the Westminster Council’s [order]. So can everyone of you today, thank the police officers … for upholding our rights and not allowing the government to bring violence to the streets of our capital.”

“For too long, decent police officers’ reputations have been dragged through the mud, and every time it’s the politicians at the top making it happen. We’re grateful it didn’t happen this time....<<<Read More>>>...

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The primary compound in ginger ACTIVATES immune cells

In an age where wellness trends flicker across social media feeds with the intensity of a candle in the wind, one ancient root has quietly cemented its place not just in the spice cabinet, but in the annals of scientific inquiry. 

The gnarled, unassuming form of ginger, a staple of traditional medicine for millennia, is now the subject of modern laboratories, where researchers are meticulously unraveling the biological poetry of how it communicates with our immune cells. 

The emerging narrative, supported by a growing body of evidence, suggests that incorporating even modest amounts of ginger into one’s daily routine can act as a powerful catalyst, priming the body’s innate defenses with a sophistication we are only beginning to appreciate. 

This is not merely folk wisdom; it is a story of molecular keys fitting into cellular locks, a story that redefines what it means to nourish the body...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #773

 

MET OFFICE SHOCK: UK Temperature Network Goes From Bad to Even Worse in Just 18 Months

In March 2024 the Daily Sceptic shocked the science and political world by disclosing that nearly 80% of the UK Met Office’s temperature measuring sites were so poorly located that potential ‘uncertainties’ could corrupt the readings by a numbers of degrees of centigrade. 

World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Classes 4 and 5 in its CIMO scale come with ‘uncertainties’ up to 2°C and 5°C respectively, and a Freedom of Information (FOI) request found that 77.9% of its sites were in these two ‘junk’ categories. It should have been a wake-up call demanding immediate improvement of the nationwide network, not least because the Met Office frequently catastrophises its temperature figures in the interest of promoting the Net Zero fantasy. 

Alas, no. A new FOI has found that the Classes 4 and 5 junk sites have increased significantly over the last 18 months and now total an appalling 80.6% of the entire network. Pristine Class 1 sites – which measure a credible ambient air temperature with little chance of unnatural heat corruption – are just 4.9% of the total, having fallen in number in this short period from 24 to 19....<<<Read More>>>...

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Home Office Hiring Religious Adviser to Help Detained Illegal Migrants Get Married

The Home Office has advertised for a full-time religious affairs manager to advise detained illegal migrants on how to get married and organise weddings, despite the risk of ‘sham’ marriages as a way to avoid deportation. The Telegraph has the story.

The vacancy is a full-time post at Campsfield immigration removal centre, a new accommodation block near Oxford that will house up to 560 foreign criminals, failed asylum seekers and migrants facing deportation.

The job specification lists “main duties” for the position, starting off with running a comprehensive programme of religious activities to meet the needs of all the “residents” and managing the provision of worship and teaching opportunities for all faiths.

Among the duties is a requirement to “counsel residents who request marriage whilst in custody and make any necessary arrangements for the wedding”.

Despite the risk of “sham” marriages to UK nationals in a last-minute attempt to avoid deportation, foreign detainees – including convicted criminals – are legally entitled under human rights laws to tie the knot with prospective partners even while in custody awaiting their removal from the UK.

Chris Philp, the Shadow Home Secretary, said: “This is an absurd job advert which further insults the British taxpaying public. People in an immigration removal centre are either in the country illegally or are foreign criminals due for removal.

“In either case, they should be rapidly deported from the UK and it is ridiculous to be helping them get married here using taxpayers’ money. In my view this role shouldn’t even exist at all – people here illegally and foreign criminals should be rapidly deported with the minimum of fuss, delay and expense.”

The disclosure comes after a row over an immigration removal centre at Heathrow that advertised for staff to teach balloon craft, floristry, painting and hairdressing to migrants facing deportation.

Detained migrants awaiting deportation can marry or register a civil partnership provided there is no known legal impediment, the couple have complied with any requirements of an investigation by the Home Office and escorts can be arranged to take them to a wedding “without disrupting the smooth running of the centre”....<<<Read More>>>...

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Hundreds of thousands attend the Unite the Kingdom rally in London

 Today, Saturday, 13 September 2025, London is witnessing a large-scale demonstration, with thousands gathering in central London for the “Unite the Kingdom” rally organised by Tommy Robinson, who described the event as the UK’s “biggest free speech festival.”

The rally, which began near Waterloo Bridge and concluded at Whitehall, was met by a counter-protest by “anti-racism” campaigners. The counter-protest was organised by Stand Up to Racism, a nefarious organisation which stokes racism and xenophobia in the UK to overthrow parliamentary democracy.

Stand Up to Racism’s “March Against Fascism” counter-protest is expecting to have speeches from Members of Parliament (“MPs”) Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana. Sultana is one of the MPs who now form part of MP Jeremy Corbyn’s gang that call themselves “Your Party.” Abbott and Corbyn are long-standing close friends and political allies; the two were a couple in the 1970s.

Unite the Kingdom Rally attracted a large crowd waving Union Jacks, St George’s crosses and other national flags. The event featured speeches from public figures, including Steve Bannon and Katie Hopkins, and included a moment of mourning for the recently assassinated American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson said the rally was a “festival of freedom” and a stand against the “erosion” of British culture and free speech.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed they would not use live facial recognition technology during the Unite the Kingdom march. Live facial recognition should not be used at any time; it is an infringement on our rights and freedoms.

The rally began at 11 am, starting at Stamford Street near Waterloo Bridge and marching along York Road and over Westminster Bridge into Whitehall....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #772

 

Energy Secretary Wright slams Net Zero, calls it a “colossal train wreck”

 U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns Europe's 2050 net-zero push is a "colossal train wreck" and a "monstrous impoverishment program," destabilizing economies, spiking energy prices and weakening security.

After Biden's alignment, the U.S. reversed course, exiting the Paris Agreement. ExxonMobils' CEO warns EU regulations impose "bone-crushing penalties," forcing U.S. firms to leave.

Europe's wind/solar obsession leads to shortages, proving unreliable energy. EV mandates strain grids without solving the core issue: where will stable power come from?

Once focused on stability, the IEA now pushes false "peak oil" claims. Wright threatens to cut U.S. funding unless it returns to objective analysis.

Europe cutting Russian gas worsened its crisis. Nations prioritizing reliable energy (like the U.S.) will dominate, while Europe's climate fanaticism fuels deindustrialization and poverty.

As Europe pushes forward with aggressive climate policies aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has issued a stark warning. The pursuit of these targets is not only unrealistic but actively harmful to economic stability, energy security and international trade....<<<Read More>>>...

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Make Change Work for You

 Transformation is a universal constant that affects our lives from the moment we are born until we leave our earthly existence behind. At the root of all growth, we find change. Occasionally, change and the circumstances leading up to it are a source of extraordinary joy, but more often than not, they provoke feelings of discomfort, fear, or pain. Though many changes are unavoidable, we should not believe that we are subject to the whims of an unpredictable universe. It is our response to those circumstances that will dictate the nature of our experiences. At the heart of every transformation, no matter how chaotic, there is substance. When we no longer resist change and instead regard it as an opportunity to grow, we find that we are far from helpless in the face of it.

Our role as masters of our own destinies is cemented when we choose to make change work in our favor. Yet, before we can truly internalize this power, we must accept that we cannot hide from the changes taking place all around us. Existence as we know it will come to an end at one or more points in our lives, making way for some new and perhaps unexpected mode of being. This transformation will take place whether or not we want it to, and so it is up to us to decide whether we will open our eyes to the blessings hidden amidst disorder or close ourselves off from opportunities hiding behind obstacles.

To make change work for you, look constructively at your situation and ask yourself how you can benefit from the transformation that has taken place. As threatening as change can seem, it is often a sign that a new era of your life has begun. If you reevaluate your plans and goals in the days or weeks following a major change, you will discover that you can adapt your ambition to the circumstances before you and even capitalize on these changes. Optimism, enthusiasm, and flexibility will aid you greatly here, as there is nothing to be gained by dwelling on what might have been. Change can hurt in the short term but, if you are willing to embrace it proactively, its lasting impact will nearly always be physically, spiritually, and intellectually transformative. (Daily OM)

Unsolved Mystery Of The Disappearance Of Flannan Lightkeepers

 Flannan Isles Lighthouse located at the highest point on Eilean Mòr, one of the Flannan Isles in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. And it’s best known for its keepers’ mysterious disappearance in 1900.

The first record that something was disturbing on the Flannan Isles was on 15 December 1900 when the steamer Archtor, on a passage from Philadelphia to Leith, noted in its log that the light was not operational in poor weather conditions....<<<Read More>>>...

The Public Won’t be Gaslit on Net Zero Any Longer

According to the Times this week, a “soaring number of Britons” believe that “global warming [is] exaggerated”. The article is based on YouGov polling commissioned by the newspaper, and many of the results are quite stark. For example, whereas in March 2021, 51% of respondents supported the banning of new petrol and diesel cars to force the ‘transition’ to EVs, in June this year, 58% now oppose it. But much more is revealed by this piece than the statistics representing a shift in the public mood.

The poll is bad news for the Government’s green agenda, because it seems that the closer to green Utopia we get, the less the ungrateful hoi polloi are content with the destination. And, as has been consistently shown by polling throughout the era of green policymaking, support for the agenda is almost entirely dependent on respondents’ belief that the policies will not affect them....<<<Read More>>>...

 

Memory Lane - "Grey Heron"

ASTLEY PARK LANCASHIRE UK

 

All mRNA products are developed and marketed under EUA. Do you understand what that means?

 Debbie Lerman asks a pertinent question: What do you believe the claims of “safe and effective” for mRNA products are based on?

Outside of a war or terror incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, covid injections were the first mRNA products to be “approved” using a legal mechanism intended for countermeasures to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Called the Emergency Use Authorisation (“EUA”), this authorisation process is separate from and not part of the drug approval process. Yet the covid “vaccines” were widely touted as “safe and effective” as if they had undergone the rigorous testing and safety monitoring that is required under laws regulating drugs. 

The “safe and effective” mantra was a marketing slogan, not based on evidence. All mRNA products must be viewed in this context....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #771

 

Hypoglycemia’s impact on health and well-being

 Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, affects nearly 10 percent of the population and is often overlooked despite its profound impact on health. It can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild (e.g., anxiety, weakness) to severe (e.g., confusion, irrational behavior), and is frequently misdiagnosed as psychological disorders.

The condition is characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels or extreme fluctuations, often triggered by excessive insulin secretion. Symptoms include dizziness, fainting, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, tremors and emotional instability. Stress, caffeine and sugar consumption can exacerbate these symptoms.

Hypoglycemia is linked to addictive behaviors such as sugar addiction, alcoholism and drug addiction. Individuals with these addictions may have an underlying hypoglycemia problem, which can create a vicious cycle of substance use to cope with low blood sugar.

Prolonged hypoglycemia can severely diminish quality of life, leading to convulsions and, in extreme cases, death. It is often dismissed as a "fad" disease, leaving many patients without the necessary support and treatment.

Dietary management is crucial for combating hypoglycemia. A diet high in protein, low in sugar and starch, and containing healthy fats can help stabilize blood sugar levels. Frequent meals and snacks, along with the avoidance of sugar and caffeine, are recommended to prevent sharp spikes and drops in blood sugar.

In a world where dietary trends and health advice are constantly evolving, one condition remains relatively under the radar despite its profound impact on millions of Americans: hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. This often-overlooked condition is gaining attention as experts link it to a range of health issues, from emotional instability to severe physical symptoms. According to Dr. E. Cheraskin, Dr. W.M. Ringsdorf, Jr. and Arline Brecher, nearly 10 percent of the population suffers from hypoglycemia, making it a silent epidemic that demands our attention....<<<Read More>>>...

Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger

Equality under the Hayekian Rule of Law

Friedrich von Hayek considered the rule of law to be essential in minimizing coercion and enhancing individual liberty. In this context, he regarded "equality before the law" (formal equality) as essential to the rule of law. 

However, he emphasized that formal equality is the only concept of equality that is compatible with the rule of law. He criticized socialist and progressive attempts to theorize further notions of equality, which they package as "social justice," as disguised attacks on liberty. In the Constitution of Liberty, he explains: 

"Equality of the general rules of law and conduct, however, is the only kind of equality conducive to liberty and the only equality which we can secure without destroying liberty. Not only has liberty nothing to do with any other sort of equality, but it is even bound to produce inequality in many respects. This is the necessary result and part of the justification of individual liberty: if the result of individual liberty did not demonstrate that some manners of living are more successful than others, much of the case for it would vanish." 

Like Ludwig von Mises, Hayek defended liberty on the basis that individual liberty is essential to Western civilization — he described it as "that ideal of freedom which inspired modern Western civilization and whose partial realization made possible the achievements of that civilization." It would make no sense for anyone who values this civilization to undermine the very liberty that enables it to flourish. Attempting to eradicate inequality, while purporting to value the conditions that gave rise to that inequality, would be contradictory....<<<Read More>>>...

Glimmers of Calm

 Stress touches all of us — it’s part of being human in an imperfect world. It might appear as an unexpected deadline, a difficult conversation, or even the quiet reminder of ongoing to-do lists that live in the back of our minds. But our bodies are wise; they hold a remarkable capacity for resilience and remind us of the strength each of us carry within.

One way the body supports us is through cortisol, or what’s known as the stress hormone. In short bursts, it helps us wake each morning, navigate challenges, and focus deeply when life calls for our attention. But when stress becomes constant, cortisol stays high — and over time, that can start to impact our entire well-being — including our faces. Puffiness, fine lines, dull skin, and even a tired, sagging appearance can all be linked to what experts call “cortisol face.” And while the mirror may reflect the toll, the good news is: Renewal is always possible.

We can join in that renewal with the simplest of gestures. A slow exhale. Nourishing self-care. A gentle, restorative face yoga practice. These simple shifts tell the nervous system it’s safe to let go. And in that safety, we begin to release tension stored in our face and body, and cultivate a new sense of presence, peace, and beauty. We begin to look and feel our best again (Daily OM)

Food for Thought #770

 

The Billionaire-Funded Networks that Draw Young People into the Nutty World of Doctrinaire Far-Left Activism

 Last week you may have spotted activists kicking off at the Reform UK Conference. During Nigel Farage’s conference speech, a young man interrupted to shout out “Nigel, you are not a man of the people. You work for the billionaires”, while another woman from the same activist group was thrown out for being disruptive. 

These campaigners were from Climate Resistance, which describes itself as “a radical grassroots collective fighting for justice through strategic, direct action campaigns”.

But how do these far Left groups recruit their activists? 

Many would like the public to think their young members naturally came to join their movements and to hold views such as “Climate justice can only be achieved by dismantling the systems of oppression that are driving intersecting environmental, social, and economic crises”, as Climate Resistance puts it. However, these groups are far more organised than their anarchic appearances suggest. Take Climate Resistance, which invites activists to sign up to welcome talks (with banner-making) – one of several such events taking place in Whitechapel, London...<<<Read More>>>...

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Online Safety Act: Ofcom’s super-complaints scheme will be used to censor “emerging online harms”

 The UK’s Online Safety Act is being used to monitor and censor online users, not only in the UK but worldwide. Now, Ofcom, the regulator implementing the provisions of the Act, is turning its attention to “emerging online harms.”

At the end of this year, new regulations will come into effect that allow for super-complaints to be made to Ofcom. Super-complaints are complaints made by designated organisations, including charities and consumer groups, on broad, emerging trends or widespread “online safety issues” across multiple platforms.

A super-complaint is a formal mechanism established under the Online Safety Act that allows designated organisations to raise concerns about systemic issues affecting users of regulated online services. Unlike individual complaints, super-complaints focus on broad, emerging trends or widespread problems across multiple platforms, rather than isolated incidents.

Eligible entities, such as consumer protection bodies or organisations representing users, can submit these complaints to trigger a specific regulatory response from Ofcom. The super-complaints regime is designed to complement Ofcom’s own research and horizon scanning, a forward-looking assessment of emerging risks and trends in digital services.

“The super-complaints regime, in line with the Act and recent Government regulations … will enable eligible entities to raise systemic issues that arise across services or, in exceptional circumstances, on one service, to our attention. We expect to consult on draft guidance for potential super-complainants in September 2025 and publish our final guidance in early 2026,” Ofcom’s roadmap to regulation of “online safety” states....<<<Read More>>>...