Mindful Laughter

 Many people might be surprised to think of laughter as a form of meditation. Yet not only is laughing meditation one of the simplest forms of meditation; it also is a very powerful one. The physical act of laughing is one of the few actions involving the body, emotions, and the soul. When we laugh, we give ourselves over to the immediacy of the present moment. We also are able to momentarily transcend minor physical and mental stresses. Practiced in the morning, laughing meditation can lend a joyful quality to the entire day. Practiced in the evening, laughing meditation is a potent relaxant that has been known to inspire pleasant dreams. Laughter helps open our eyes to previously unnoticed absurdities that can make life seem less serious.

There are three stages to mindful laughter. Each stage can last anywhere from five to 20 minutes. The first stage involves stretching your body like a cat and breathing deeply. Your stretch should start at the hands and feet before you move through the rest of your body. Stretch out the muscles in your face by yawning and making silly faces. The second stage of the meditation is pure laughter. Imagine a humorous situation, remember funny jokes, or think about how odd it is to be laughing by yourself. When the giggles start to rise, let them. Let the laughter ripple through your belly and down into the soles of your feet. Let the laughter lead to physical movement. Roll on the floor if you have to, and keep on laughing until you stop. The final stage of the meditation is one of silence. Sit with your eyes closed and focus on your breath.

Laughter brings a host of positive effects that operate on both the physical and mental levels. It is also fun, expressive, and a way to release tension. Learn to laugh in the present moment, and you’ll find that joy is always there. (Daily OM)

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Monkeypox: The Pandemic They Tried and Failed to Make Happen

 No sooner had the COVID-19 ‘pandemic’ subsided than, in 2022, the monkeypox ‘pandemic’ came into view, global health officials waving graphs, emergency declarations and, inevitably, vaccine contracts. The parallels with early 2020 were so obvious that they hardly needed repeating: ‘outbreaks’, ‘containment’, isolation periods, R values, variants (in breaking news, the WHO has reported a new recombinant variant of monkeypox: one case in the UK and one in India, but fears there may be more unreported cases, naturally), and the sense that the public must be coached, firmly, into behaving as if a handful of cases were the opening credits of the next apocalypse....<<<Read More>>>...

Where Did All the Mudflood Survivors Really Go? – Erased From History?

The ozone fix that backfired: Replacement chemicals have blanketed Earth in 335,000 tons of a forever pollutant

 A global study reveals more than 335,000 tons of TFA have fallen to Earth since 2000.

This "forever chemical" pollution stems from ozone-friendly refrigerant replacements.

TFA is a highly mobile PFAS that spreads globally via rainfall and accumulates.

It poses risks to health and aquatic life and is found even in remote regions.

Peak pollution is still ahead due to long-lasting atmospheric source gases.

A silent, invisible rain of a persistent "forever chemical" has been falling across the entire planet for decades, and a new scientific study has just calculated the staggering total. The culprit stems from what was once hailed as a landmark environmental victory: the replacement of ozone-destroying refrigerants.

Research published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters estimates that more than 335,000 tons of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) have been deposited globally onto Earth's surface between 2000 and 2022. This chemical deluge originates primarily from the breakdown of the very refrigerants and anesthetics that replaced ozone-harming chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) under the Montreal Protocol. The study reports that TFA production from these sources increased 3.5-fold during that period, and the pollution has not yet peaked.

This is the chemical crisis nobody predicted. The substitutes that healed the ozone layer have been quietly creating a new, pervasive pollution problem with no easy fix....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #960

 

The Cardiff Giant Story: From Giant Discovery to Giant Hoax

 In the 19th century, the belief in giants and the fascination with bones and bodies came together to produce an odd phenomena–that of the petrified giant. The most famous and best documented of these hoaxes occurred in 1869, when two laborers digging a well near Cardiff, New York discovered a giant stone man under the ground.

The find was dubbed the Cardiff Giant, and it would go on to create a craze for petrified giants that would last for the next forty years before finally dying out in the early 20th century.

Uncovered in New York in 1869, the Cardiff Giant was a 10-foot-tall “petrified humanoid” that countless Christians believed was proof of the existence of Biblical giants...<<<Read More>>>....

The Screen Experiment on Our Children Has Failed: Is It Too Late to Reverse the Damage?

 For more than a decade, Western education systems have pursued an ambitious transformation: integrating digital devices into classrooms at scale. Tablets replaced textbooks in many schools, handwritten work gave way to typed assignments, and online platforms became central to lesson delivery. Policymakers described this screen shift as modernisation, arguing that digital tools would personalise learning and better prepare students for a technology-driven future.

However, some of the countries that most enthusiastically embraced classroom digitisation are now reassessing that strategy.

Sweden, often cited as a leader in digital-first education, has begun reintroducing printed textbooks and reducing mandatory screen use for younger pupils. Swedish education officials have acknowledged concerns about declining reading comprehension and attention, particularly in early primary years. The reassessment follows several years of disappointing literacy results, including measurable declines in international comparisons.

Sweden’s policy adjustment reflects a growing body of research suggesting that reading on paper supports stronger comprehension than reading on screens. Numerous cognitive science studies have found that readers tend to retain information more effectively from printed texts, while digital formats are associated with faster reading but lower recall and reduced depth of processing.

Screen-based environments often involve hyperlinks, multimedia elements and visual distractions that encourage skimming rather than sustained analysis. While such features may enhance engagement, they can also reduce the level of cognitive immersion required for complex reading tasks.

Educators in Sweden have concluded that early learners in particular benefit from physical books, structured texts and reduced digital interruption. The decision marks a significant shift from the earlier assumption that increasing digital exposure would automatically improve educational outcomes....<<<Read More>>>...

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Mindful Laughter

 Many people might be surprised to think of laughter as a form of meditation. Yet not only is laughing meditation one of the simplest forms of meditation; it also is a very powerful one. The physical act of laughing is one of the few actions involving the body, emotions, and the soul. When we laugh, we give ourselves over to the immediacy of the present moment. We also are able to momentarily transcend minor physical and mental stresses. Practiced in the morning, laughing meditation can lend a joyful quality to the entire day. Practiced in the evening, laughing meditation is a potent relaxant that has been known to inspire pleasant dreams. Laughter helps open our eyes to previously unnoticed absurdities that can make life seem less serious.

There are three stages to mindful laughter. Each stage can last anywhere from five to 20 minutes. The first stage involves stretching your body like a cat and breathing deeply. Your stretch should start at the hands and feet before you move through the rest of your body. Stretch out the muscles in your face by yawning and making silly faces. The second stage of the meditation is pure laughter. Imagine a humorous situation, remember funny jokes, or think about how odd it is to be laughing by yourself. When the giggles start to rise, let them. Let the laughter ripple through your belly and down into the soles of your feet. Let the laughter lead to physical movement. Roll on the floor if you have to, and keep on laughing until you stop. The final stage of the meditation is one of silence. Sit with your eyes closed and focus on your breath.

Laughter brings a host of positive effects that operate on both the physical and mental levels. It is also fun, expressive, and a way to release tension. Learn to laugh in the present moment, and you’ll find that joy is always there...<<<Read More>>>...

The Dunning-Kruger Effect is Why You (Wrongly) Think AI Can’t Replace You

 A profound shift is underway, one that challenges the very foundation of human professional identity. From Hollywood screenwriters to corporate lawyers, a chorus of voices insists that their uniquely human talents—creativity, empathy, complex reasoning—place them safely beyond the reach of artificial intelligence. This isn't just optimism; it's a mass delusion rooted in a specific, well-documented flaw in human psychology. As AI systems demonstrate an 'aha moment' of cognitive breakthrough, previously thought unique to human reasoning, the gap between human self-assessment and objective reality has never been wider.

The uncomfortable truth is that a widespread cognitive bias, not a rational analysis of capability, is the primary psychological defense mechanism humans use when faced with the threat of machine cognition replacing their perceived value. The evidence is mounting not from centralized, untrustworthy institutions, but from the decentralized, open-source frontiers of technology. AI models are no longer just crunching numbers; they are predicting human behavior with startling accuracy, generating feature-length films from text prompts, and diagnosing medical conditions with superhuman precision. Yet, the human response remains anchored in a dangerous overconfidence.

This article will explore how the Dunning-Kruger effect—the inability of the incompetent to recognize their own incompetence—is blinding professionals to their own obsolescence, and why embracing decentralized AI augmentation is the only path to individual relevance and freedom in the coming age...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #959

 

Human Augmentation Will Be the Death of Humanity

 The report: “Human Augmentation – The Dawn of a New Paradigm. A strategic implications project” was published jointly by the UK Ministry of Defence (“MoD”) and German Ministry of Defence in May 2021.

“Reading this document is frankly chilling as the idea of using human augmentation for warfare is considered a fait accompli by the authors. It documents the ways humans can be augmented in great detail,” Dr. Robert Malone wrote, “it is important to understand that the development of human augmentation being presented goes beyond warfare, it suggests that humans will now control our own evolution via genetic engineering.”

The Dawn of a New Paradigm report was commissioned to build on the themes identified in the ‘Global Strategic Trends: The Future Starts Today‘ report published in 2018 which describes a future context for defence and security out to 2050.

A 2018 promotional video for Global Strategic Trends stated: “We are already in the middle of a fourth industrial revolution where the boundaries of the physical, digital and biological worlds are softening and merging. This revolution is happening faster and more intensely than any of the previous upheavals, so we must carefully manage the change, actively driving it rather than passively admiring it or we could see increasing unrest, grievance and possibly even social revolution.”...<<<Read More>>>...

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Morlocks vs Eloi: How HG Wells Accidentally Predicted the West’s Growing Submission in the Face of Radical Islam

Charles Fourier was an early French theorist of utopian socialism (is there any other kind?), whose own ideas were so very, very utopian that he even thought political revolution in the human world would cause a corresponding physical revolution in the natural world as well. Specifically, he imagined lions would become vegetarians. Instead of eating people, in the paradisical socialist Europe of the future, the politically reformed former predators would approach lucky French citizens in the street, ask them to hop onto their backs and willingly serve as free feline taxi services.

Should any foolish Left-wing human lamb like Monsieur Fourier ever actually have tried hailing a passing lion to give him a ride home on the streets of Paris, the carelessly imported beast would simply have eaten him. And yet treating dangerous carnivores like harmless herbivores is precisely what today’s equally utopian Left still tell gullible white Western citizens to do in relation to the increasingly undeniable violent consequences of mass immigration....<<<Read More>>>... 

Genesis - Turn It On Again

This is such blatant manipulation. Firstly, telepathic communication (consciousness-to-consciousness) is the norm outside this tiny reality we call ‘human’. It’s our natural state.

 That’s the point of all this – not expanding communication potential. Technological telepathy would not be consciousness-to-consciousness telepathy that exists throughout infinity. 

It would be via an AI interface that would control communication by controlling PERCEPTION. The whole plan for a brain-AI interface is to dictate humanity’s perception of reality and self-identity so human thought and emotional response would be delivered by AI and not through consciousness which is the true and infinite ‘I’.

Ray Kurzweil, the Google executive ‘expert’ on the AI ‘human’:

‘Our thinking … will be a hybrid of biological and non-biological thinking … humans will be able to extend their limitations and “think in the cloud” … We’re going to put gateways to the cloud in our brains … We’re going to gradually merge and enhance ourselves … In my view, that’s the nature of being human – we transcend our limitations.

As the technology becomes vastly superior to what we are, then the small proportion that is still human gets smaller and smaller and smaller until it’s just utterly negligible.’

Exactly the game. Kurzweil’s stated target year for this to be underway is 2030 and it’s already happening in ways that I detail in my books. This is the ‘telepathy’ that Musk is talking about. It’s called TOTAL CONTROL...<<<Read More>>>...

How To Test If We’re Living In A Computer Simulation

 Physicists have long struggled to explain why the universe started out with conditions suitable for life to evolve.

Why do the physical laws and constants take the very specific values that allow stars, planets and ultimately life to develop?

The expansive force of the universe, dark energy, for example, is much weaker than theory suggests it should be – allowing matter to clump together rather than being ripped apart. A common answer is that we live in an infinite multiverse of universes, so we shouldn’t be surprised that at least one universe has turned out as ours. But another is that our universe is a computer simulation, with someone (perhaps an advanced alien species) fine-tuning the conditions.

The latter option is supported by a branch of science called information physics, which suggests that space-time and matter are not fundamental phenomena.

Instead, the physical reality is fundamentally made up of bits of information, from which our experience of space-time emerges. By comparison, temperature “emerges” from the collective movement of atoms. No single atom fundamentally has temperature.

This leads to the extraordinary possibility that our entire universe might in fact be a computer simulation....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #958

 

The science of fasting: How skipping meals could extend your life

 Fasting activates autophagy, a natural process where the body cleans out damaged cells, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Shifting from glucose to fat-burning (ketosis) improves insulin sensitivity, lowers inflammation and may slow aging by reducing IGF-1, a hormone linked to cancer.

Studies show prolonged fasting (3+ days) activates nine metabolic pathways that enhance cellular resilience, while intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2, OMAD) may extend lifespan.

Options like water fasting, fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) and intermittent fasting offer flexibility, with research confirming benefits like lower cholesterol and biological age reversal.

Fasting is not safe for everyone (pregnant women, diabetics, eating disorder history). Prolonged fasts require caution to avoid electrolyte imbalances or refeeding syndrome. Always start gradually under medical supervision if needed.

For centuries, fasting has been practiced for spiritual and health reasons—from ancient religious traditions to modern wellness trends. But now, science is uncovering how abstaining from food, even temporarily, may trigger profound biological benefits, from cellular repair to longevity. Emerging research suggests that fasting isn't just about weight loss—it could be a key to unlocking better metabolic health, reduced inflammation and even a longer life....<<<Read More>>>...

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When Climate Data Don’t Match the Climate Story

 For decades we’ve been told a simple story: more carbon dioxide means higher global temperatures. That simplicity proved politically convincing and underpins the most expensive set of policies in modern history, covering Net Zero targets, taxes and vast subsidies to decarbonise industry, energy and transport within a generation. The world is effectively betting trillions that the temperature dial can be turned down by squeezing CO2 emissions.

But what if that core assumption is far less robust than advertised?

My answer came in an analysis published last month in Science of Climate Change that used my background as a finance academic the way a financial analyst would interrogate a market hypothesis. In finance, no matter how elegant a theory looks, you still test it against hard data. If the numbers don’t confirm the model, the model gives way, not the other way around..

The starting point is uncontroversial: since the 19th Century both CO2 and global temperatures have risen. The correlation is visually potent. But anyone who has worked with time series knows how deceptive such correlations can be. Ice-cream sales and shark attacks rise together in summer; that doesn’t make one the cause of the other. Two trending variables will often appear tightly linked even when the relationship is entirely coincidental.

Econometricians therefore strip out time trends and examine how annual changes relate to each other. Does each year’s increase in CO2 reliably produce a corresponding nudge in temperature? When we look at the data since reliable measurements began around 1960, the answer is awkward. CO2 has risen sharply, yet the rate of temperature change has not moved in lockstep. In fact, the annual changes diverge. If CO2 were the master control knob, you would expect accelerations in CO2 to march closely with accelerations in temperature. They don’t.

I stress-tested this across multiple temperature and CO2 datasets. The result was the same: the neat, linear linkage between CO2 levels and temperature weakens once you look beneath the headline trend. The famous correlation appears, at least in part, to be a statistical mirage...<<<Read More>>>...

Extreme - Get The Funk Out

Audible enclaves, voice-to-skull and the Voice of God

 A recent article from Science Alert discussed a new technology that can create “audible enclaves,” which are localised pockets of sound that can be directed to a specific listener.

Although the technology appears to use sounds that are captured by ears, it reminds us of technology that has been used to experiment on people for decades: voice-to-skull and the Voice of God.

Voice-to-skull is not the only technology that has been around for a long time, members of the public have also been experimented on with brain-computer interfaces for years.

The article described newly published research that introduces a technology that can create “audible enclaves,” which are localised pockets of sound that are isolated from their surroundings, allowing people to listen to music or have private conversations in public without disturbing others.

The technology uses self-bending ultrasound beams and a concept called non-linear acoustics to send sound to a specific listener. The technique uses two ultrasound beams at different frequencies that are completely silent on their own, but when they intersect in space, non-linear effects cause them to generate a new sound wave at an audible frequency that would be heard only in that specific region.

The technology has many potential applications, including enabling personalised audio in public spaces, such as museums and libraries, and creating quiet zones to improve focus in workplaces or reduce noise pollution in cities. It could also be used in cars, offices and military settings to provide localised speech zones for confidential conversations. 

Although the technology appears to rely on functioning ears to receive the directed sound and so works differently, it is reminiscent of voice-to-skull technology and gives us occasion to raise a discussion about voice-to-skull and other experimental mind control technologies....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #957

 

Priming, predictive programming and Hollywood

 Throughout history, images and stories have played a crucial role in obtaining long-term control or influence over societies and cultures. The enchanting and captivating qualities of storytelling and mythmaking through fables, poetry and drama have proven to be a successful method of shaping public opinion for centuries.

In Ancient Greece, Plato recognised the same thing when he observed the charming abilities and alchemical-like powers of poets and rhetoricians over the hearts and minds of Greek citizens. These same storytellers and “image-makers” existed in Persia, Babylon and countless other empires.

With the advent of Hollywood and the silver screen, this alchemical tradition of poets and priesthoods took on new magical dimensions....<<<Read More>>>...

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People Can Lose Their Memory For Unknown Reasons

Experts believe that it is the memories of life experiences that make us full-fledged individuals.

But sometimes people have memory problems. Amnesia can occur, for example, after an injury or illness. However, there are also cases where there were no clear reasons for this. The man’s memories were simply erased, and he did not remember anything about how he lived before.

In January 1887, a 61-year-old resident of Coventry, Rhode Island, USA, named Ansel Bourne , disappeared without a trace. By profession he was a carpenter and an evangelical preacher. The man simply left the city, taking with him all the savings. It was subsequently revealed that he went to Norristown, Pennsylvania and opened a stationery store there, calling himself Albert J. Brown .

On March 14 of the same year, the imaginary Brown woke up and realized that his name was Ansel Bourne and he was a carpenter.

He did not remember anything about his “second personality” and did not believe that two months had passed since his departure from Coventry....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #956

 

Meet the Green Councillor Taking Her Grandchildren to Give Valentine’s Cards to Asylum Seekers in Crowborough

 Why is a Green Party councillor taking her own grandchildren to give Valentine’s cards to the asylum seekers housed in the local Crowborough army camp, wonders Michael Deacon in the Telegraph. Here’s an excerpt:

During the Presidential election campaign of 2024, aides to Donald Trump ran into an unexpected problem. They wanted to tell voters about the maddest things that Kamala Harris, and her fellow Democrats, had said and done. Unfortunately, many of these things were so outlandishly absurd (for example, Harris’s view that the US taxpayer should fund “gender-affirming surgery” for illegal immigrants), many voters assumed that Trump’s team had made them up.

“When you outline the Democratic agenda,” sighed one Republican, “you have to water it down, because in both polling and focus groups, people just don’t believe it…”

I fear that we’re now facing a similar problem in Britain. After all, who on earth would believe that a Green Party councillor in East Sussex is getting her own grandchildren to give Valentine’s cards to the grown men housed in a local camp for asylum seekers?

It sounds far too ridiculous to be true. And yet here, in her own words, is Cllr Anne Cross, speaking at a recent council meeting. “My grandchildren and I painted some cards – Valentine’s cards – at the weekend, which we are going to be presenting to the men in the camp in Crowborough as a welcome…”

All I can say is, times have clearly changed. When I was a child, we were strictly instructed never to talk to strange men. We certainly weren’t encouraged to present them with home-made greetings cards covered in love hearts.

Still, perhaps my parents’ generation was wrong, and we should have been more inclusive of strange men. How cruel, hateful and prejudiced it was, to assume that they posed some kind of danger to children. Why, they only wanted to give us some sweeties. And to take us to see the puppies they said they kept in the back of their vans....<<<Read More>>>...

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Ditch the candy aisle: Science-backed sweet swaps that crush cravings and heal your gut

 The average American consumes a dangerously high amount of sugar daily.

This habit accelerates aging and is linked to serious chronic diseases.

Hidden sugars in processed foods create a cycle of cravings and energy crashes.

Strategic food swaps using whole foods can satisfy cravings and improve health.

Focusing on healthy fats, protein, and fiber builds a diet that resists sugar dependence.

The average American now consumes a staggering 22 teaspoons of sugar daily, a toxic habit that internal medicine physician Dr. Ronesh Sinha warns "can actually accelerate the aging process and cause premature degeneration in multiple organs, including the brain." This sugar-laden diet, fueled by processed foods and stressful lifestyles, has created a public health crisis linked to insulin resistance, heart disease, and metabolic dysfunction. But emerging strategies from nutritional science offer a powerful way to fight back, using whole foods to satisfy sweet cravings while healing the body from the inside out.

The food industry has hijacked our taste buds and our health by adding hidden sugars to nearly everything. Integrative nutritionist Trisha Cornell notes, "There’s just so much sugar in absolutely everything we eat." This constant exposure keeps us trapped in a cycle of craving and crash, where we use sugar as a misguided reward for enduring modern stress. The solution, however, isn't found in willpower alone but in strategic, nutrient-dense substitutions that address the root causes of cravings....<<<Read More>>>...

From ancient ritual to modern remedy: The science of cinnamon water

 Cinnamon water, a simple infusion of cinnamon in water, offers a wide range of scientifically supported health benefits.

Key advantages include regulating blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity, which is particularly relevant for managing type 2 diabetes.

Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties support heart health, brain function, and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

The morning ritual also aids digestion, boosts metabolism and strengthens the immune system.

While generally safe, moderation is advised, and individuals on certain medications, especially for diabetes, should consult a doctor.

A growing body of scientific research is validating what ancient healers from Egypt to China long proclaimed: cinnamon is a potent medicinal spice. Today, natural health advocates are revisiting this ancient wisdom through a simple, modern practice—starting the day with a glass of cinnamon-infused water. This fusion of historical tradition and contemporary science highlights how a daily ritual, rooted in millennia of use for everything from sacred anointing to treating “inner decay,” is gaining recognition for its potential to combat modern ailments like diabetes, inflammation and cognitive decline....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #955

 

Reawaken Your Purpose

 Too often, we’re conditioned to push, hustle, and check off all the boxes we think we are “supposed” to be doing. Yet, somewhere along the line, so many of us lose ourselves. And over time, we start feeling deeply disconnected from our true selves, trapped in patterns that no longer serve us and completely unfulfilled and hopeless.

It makes sense, doesn’t it? The cost of not living your life's purpose can be painful. It’s painful for the painter not to paint, the singer not to sing, the writer not to write. And it’s just as painful for you not to be able to express your unique gifts — especially when you know deep down that you’re not walking your true, authentic path. But take heart, that knowing you feel within you is not a problem — it’s an invitation.

You have the power to break through the barriers holding you back, reconnect with your soul’s true calling, and step into a life of meaning, passion, and fulfillment. No matter the season of life you're in, you can start taking steps to reawaken your inner wisdom and gain the clarity you need to confidently make changes. You can begin each day with a fire inside of you, excited and aligned, knowing that you’re making a profound impact in your life and in the lives of those around you. (Daily OM)

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Mysteries of the Mariana Trench: Megalodons and Intelligent Underwater Civilization

Leading specialist NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) spoke about the possible existence of large unknown predators in the ocean.

According to him, such giants as megalodons can still live at great depths. If we consider that the theory of evolution is correct, then these giants would be able to adapt to life at great depths in conditions of strong pressure and the absence of light.

The problem of studying the fauna of the ocean is that all the dead inhabitants settle to the bottom, where people have extremely poor opportunities for studying. In addition, another factor that greatly hinders research is the rapid decomposition and eating of the bodies of the dead by various creatures. Based on this, we can assume that at depths of more than 2000 meters, we have discovered only 1% of all possible biological species....<<<Read More>>>.....

Scorpions - Still Loving You

The decades-long “climate change” plan to strip away personal freedom, wealth and property

The Rockefeller family and the Trilateral Commission have been orchestrating a sinister plan under the guise of “climate change.” This scheme raises serious threats to individual freedom, personal wealth and property rights. What’s really at stake in this agenda and how might it impact our way of life? Jesse Smith dives into the implications and uncovers the truth behind the headlines.

Smith describes how the Rockefeller family and the Trilateral Commission have been instrumental in advancing a new international economic order and global governance, aiming to establish a technocratic dictatorship.

They co-opted the environmental movement, using fear and misinformation to shift the blame for ecological damage from corporations to individuals, and promoting the concept of Sustainable Development as a means to control resources and populations.

The Rockefeller family has created and funded various organisations, including The World Bank, the United Nations and the Club of Rome, to promote the theory of anthropogenic global warming and push for a sustainable future.

The United Nations’ Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 are key plans to implement a technocratic system, to inventory and control all aspects of human life and nature, ultimately leading to the annihilation of individual rights and national sovereignty.

The ultimate goal of the “green economy” is not environmental protection, but a wealth redistribution scheme that benefits multinational corporations and private banks, while stripping away individual freedom, wealth and property....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #954

 

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>>>...

Quote for the Day

 

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