Sunday, 1 March 2026
Embrace Your Personal Power
Ultimately, only you can know how the different options impact your daily life and your long-term well-being. You have the power to competently weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each selection. Even when you feel incapable of making a decision, your inner wisdom and intuitive mind will give you sound counsel if you have faith in yourself. Try to come to your own conclusions before seeking the guidance of others, and even then, treat their suggestions as supplementary information rather than votes to be tallied. Before making your choice, release your fear of making the wrong one. Perceived mistakes can lead you down wonderful and unexpected paths that expose you to life-changing insights. If you can let go of the notion that certain choices are utterly right while others are entirely wrong, you will be less tempted to invite others to take the reins of your destiny.
When your choices are your own, you will be more likely to accept and be satisfied with the outcome of those choices. Your decisions will be a pure reflection of your desires, your creativity, your awareness, and your power. As you learn to make informed and autonomous choices, you will gain the freedom to consciously direct the flow of your life without interference. (Daily OM)
The Right is Still Foolishly Rejecting Fossil Fuels
The report begins with a review of what went wrong. If there is anything interesting in this long-winded preamble through the history of Britain’s energy policy failures, it is nothing that could not have been read on these pages or offered by Net Zero Watch and the Global Warming Policy Foundation, or individual voices such as Kathryn Porter and David Turver, among many others. These independent perspectives were developing while think tanks, including the CPS, were urging Net Zero on on the Green Blob’s coin. And in the absence of much new amid so much waffle, I am forced to wonder, not just what is the point, but if the point is to convince you that a point has been made....<<<Read More>>>...
Humor and laughter: Natural therapies for mood and emotional health
A holistic approach is most effective, combining exercise, sunlight exposure, quality sleep, stress management, meditation and targeted nutritional support.
Nutrition plays a key role in mood regulation, with tryptophan-rich foods, complex carbohydrates, omega-3s, probiotics and key vitamins and minerals supporting serotonin and overall brain health.
Herbs, natural compounds and laughter can enhance emotional well-being, helping reduce stress hormones, boost endorphins and support resilience without harmful side effects.
Emotional empowerment and spiritual practices further strengthen mental health, reinforcing that a comprehensive, natural strategy can promote long-term well-being and personal resilience.
In today's fast-paced world, chronic low mood, depression and anxiety have become increasingly common, affecting millions globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is projected to be the second most prevalent disease worldwide. Beyond mental health challenges, chronic mood disorders are linked to severe physical health risks, including stroke, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, migraines and hormonal imbalances. Addressing emotional health requires a holistic approach that combines lifestyle, nutrition, supplements and even the natural power of humor and laughter.....<<<Read More>>>...
Ed Miliband’s net zero crusade is resulting in farmland loss and trillions in hidden costs
The petition argues that Miliband’s strong advocacy for renewables may undermine his impartiality in making decisions on individual projects, including those involving compulsory purchase.
The issue highlights a growing divide between the UK government’s clean-energy goals and the concerns of rural communities, who are seeing large areas of land being allocated for solar farms and other renewable energy projects, threatening food production and rural identity.
To destroy rural areas and rural life, Miliband’s net zero crusade is going to cost taxpayers and bill payers trillions through levies, subsidies, grid upgrades and potential stranded assets.
A July 2025 Change.org petition, now approaching 6,000 signatures, lays bare a fundamental irony at the centre of British energy policy.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, who has evangelised renewables as “the cheapest and fastest” route to energy independence and prosperity, retains final quasi-judicial authority over Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (“NSIPs”) that exist to realise precisely that vision, prompting the question of whether such certainty can coexist with the impartiality the law demands.
Authored by Catherine Makinson for the Lincolnshire Against Needless Destruction group, the petition invokes the apparent bias test from Porter v Magill [2002] UKHL 67. Would a fair-minded observer conclude there is a real possibility of partiality?
It argues that Miliband’s sustained advocacy, evident in his July 2024 Guardian article, September 2024 Energy UK keynote and July 2025 onshore wind strategy foreword, where renewables are repeatedly framed as the unequivocal economic and security panacea, amounts to predetermination, undermining open-minded assessment of individual applications, including those involving compulsory purchase....<<<Read More>>>....
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Accepting and Releasing Emotions
Dealing with powerful emotions can be challenging, especially when we are going through chaotic, sad, or cruel experiences in our lives. Often, it can seem like we have only two options for dealing with our feelings, so they don’t become too overwhelming. We may let our feelings out in an immediate and visceral way, or we may bottle them up by suppressing our emotions inside our bodies.
Most people make the second choice, repressing their feelings in an attempt to deny them. The truth is — there are many positive ways to deal with emotions, and experiencing your negative feelings doesn’t have to constitute a negative experience. Denying your feelings is not only unhealthy for the mind and the body, but it also may rob you of valuable information you could be learning about yourself and your life. Suppressing your emotions can even impede your short-term memory. Acknowledging your feelings can help you better understand them and help you recover naturally from change, stress, and grief.
If you find that facing your feelings head on is proving too difficult during times of emotional distress, you may want to explore alternative ways of expressing them. Otherwise, the emotions you deny could morph into unconscious anger or self-hatred. Expressing your thoughts to friends or family can be helpful. If you don’t feel ready to share them, try giving them words by writing down what you are feeling. Give whatever you are feeling simple words like “livid” or “angry” or “excited.”
You also can funnel your feelings into a creative outlet, physical exercise, or chores. Even just accepting and speaking your feelings out loud to yourself can be a healing release. In releasing intense emotions, it is most beneficial to acknowledge the feelings, allow yourself to feel them, and let the feelings go. Those who are willing to experience and release their feelings without judgment also find that their lives become less stressful. Breathing deeply, going for a long walk, or doing a constructive task can help you respond to your feelings in a healthy way.
While burying negative or uncomfortable feelings can numb the pain, it also may inevitably dull your ability to experience your more positive and pleasurable feelings. You may find yourself afraid to open up in the future for fear of getting hurt. The feelings we deny aren’t limited to anger and sadness. Suppressing our happiness or excitement can be just as unhealthy. In learning how to express your intense emotions in a healthy way, you are giving yourself the freedom to fully experience the more joyful emotions that come with being alive. (Daily OM)
“We’ll soon learn if aliens are real”: Trump orders War Department UFO disclosure
Critics question Trumps motives, citing delays on other promised disclosures (e.g., Epstein files). Former President Barack Obama's recent acknowledgment of UFO reality ("They're real") fueled debate, though he dismissed conspiracy theories about secret alien facilities.
The Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) denies extraterrestrial technology despite military reports of advanced, unexplained aerial objects. Whistleblowers and declassified documents suggest institutional secrecy, reverse-engineering programs and geopolitical control motives.
More than three-fifths of Americans (Pew 2021) believe in extraterrestrial life, raising anticipation for paradigm-shifting revelations. Confirmed UFO/UAP disclosure could reshape science, theology and global power dynamics.
No release date set; Hegseth emphasized cautious transparency to avoid overpromising. The disclosure may either validate long-standing conspiracy theories or deepen government secrecy around the phenomenon.
In a move that has reignited public fascination with extraterrestrial life, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing the Department of War to release classified files related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the unprecedented directive, stating that he will review the materials alongside the American public—admitting that the task was not something he expected when taking office.
During a media briefing in Colorado, Hegseth acknowledged the gravity of Trump's order but cautioned against expecting immediate revelations. "I don't want to say in advance how long it will take," he told reporters. "Our department is dealing with this issue. We will fully comply with [Trump's] decree and look forward to providing this information to the president."
When pressed on whether he believes aliens exist, Hegseth remained cautious: "We'll see. I get to do the review and find out along with you." He emphasized that the process would be deliberate, adding, "Wait for the details. It will be a carefully thought-out process. I don't want to make too many promises and [eventually] fail to fulfill them." ...<<<Read More>>>....
The Green Party is Now Just a Thinly Disguised Vehicle For Political Islam
Green was the tint of the Islamic version of Paradise, Jannah, a land of lush gardens, where green birds are promised as vehicles for the atomised souls of faithful suicide-bombers. Tradition has it Muhammad wore a green turban, as conventionally depicted in various drawings of the fellow made by foolhardy dead men. It was an ancient honour of the Ottoman Empire that only direct descendants of the Prophet could don green headgear, and many Islamic nations like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Tower Hamlets have adopted green as the shade of their national flag....<<<Read More>>>...
UK government has been spying on electric vehicle drivers and passengers using mobile phone data
Vehicles are a core component of the Internet of Things (“IoT”). Together with the AI and other technologies, IoT is part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Modern connected cars are equipped with sensors, software and communication technologies that enable them to exchange data with other vehicles, infrastructure, devices and the internet. With 5G connectivity and advanced data analytics, vehicles are evolving into mobile data hubs, making them essential nodes in the broader IoT system. And the integration of IoT in vehicles contributes, in particular, to the development of autonomous driving and smart cities.
As Global Data explains, “While sensors and connectivity are essential enablers for IoT, the real value that is derived from these processes comes from the data. In today’s automotive landscape, data has become a strategic asset … Data has moved from being a byproduct to a core driver of innovation, becoming essential for the progress of autonomous driving, connected cars and AI-enabled features.”...<<<Read More>>>....
Friday, 27 February 2026
Number of Asylum Seekers Granted Permission to Stay in Britain Soars by a Third in a Year
Official figures showed nearly 55,000 migrants were handed refugee status or another type of permission to stay in Britain in the year to December.
It was up 35% on the previous 12 months but 14% below the peak seen in 2023.
Eritreans made up the largest group with just under 8,700 successful asylum claims, followed by Sudan with 7,000 and Iran with 6,900.
The figures only cover those granted asylum by the Home Office at the initial decision stage, and do not include those who successfully appeal against a refusal in the immigration courts which had a backlog of 70,000 cases at the last count.
There were 46,497 illegal arrivals into the country in 2025, up 7% on the previous year.
It included 41,472 by small boat across the Channel – a figure which was already known from daily updates published by the Home Office – with the rest coming by ‘clandestine’ routes such as stowing away in the backs of lorries.
Small boat arrivals were up 13% on 2024 but lower than the peak of 45,772 seen in 2022.
Statistics also showed the total number of asylum claims lodged in the year was 101,000, a 4% fall on the previous year but still at a near-record level.
The total number of claims to receive an initial decision from the Home Office hit an all-time high of more than 135,000, meaning the proportion of those granted was 42%, down from 47% the previous year.
A record number of asylum claims – just over 80,000 – were rejected by the Home Office, a significant 75% jump on the previous year.
The rise indicates a large number of unfounded claims are being lodged by migrants, although after initial rejection many go on to bring lengthy appeals.
The number of migrants receiving taxpayer-funded support dipped at the end of last year, including those given full-board accommodation in hotels.
Data showed there were 107,003 people receiving state support, a 5% fall year-on-year and 14% below the peak of almost 124,000 in September 2023.
Of those, 31,000 were in hotels, 19% lower than a year previously....<<<Read More>>>...
Bioenergetic Integration
When experiences feel overwhelming or emotionally unresolved, the effects don’t just live in our memory. They can settle into the body as lingering tension. Over time, this tension may surface as fatigue that rest doesn’t fully resolve, mental fog or difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep, or a persistent sense of feeling reactive or on edge without fully understanding why.
Fortunately, relief is possible through bioenergetic healing — a holistic approach that integrates nervous system regulation, fascia micro-movements, and energy-clearing practices to support the body’s natural return to balance. The emphasis is not on force or effort, but on listening to what you need, allowing your entire being to soften, unwind, and finally exhale. As tension begins to release, a quieter sense of steadiness and ease can emerge, bringing with it the deeply grounding feeling of emotional harmony. (Daily OM)
Could combining melatonin and ashwagandha improve sleep and reduce stress? Experts weigh in
No conclusive scientific proof that combining melatonin and ashwagandha enhances effects beyond taking them separately.
Ashwagandha may be unsafe for those with autoimmune disorders, thyroid issues or certain medications (e.g., diabetes, blood pressure drugs). Melatonin can interact with blood thinners, antidepressants and immunosuppressants.
Start with one supplement (melatonin for sleep, ashwagandha for stress). Track effects before considering combination use. Improved sleep may reduce stress (or vice versa), eliminating the need for both.
Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially with pre-existing conditions or medications. Prioritize safety, moderation and lifestyle changes alongside supplementation. "Natural" does not always mean risk-free—personalized assessment is critical.
For millions struggling with sleep disorders and chronic stress, natural supplements like melatonin and ashwagandha have become go-to solutions. Melatonin, a hormone naturally produced by the body, is widely used to regulate sleep cycles, while ashwagandha—an ancient Ayurvedic herb—has gained popularity for its stress-relieving properties.
But what happens when these two supplements are taken together? While some users report enhanced benefits, experts caution that scientific evidence supporting their combined use remains limited.
Melatonin supplements are well-established for addressing insomnia and jet lag by helping reset the body's circadian rhythm. Studies confirm that melatonin can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep, particularly in individuals with disrupted sleep patterns. Meanwhile, ashwagandha has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to combat stress and anxiety. Emerging research suggests it may also indirectly improve sleep by reducing cortisol levels, the body's primary stress hormone....<<<Read More>>>....
Left-wing ideology is being encoded into AI systems to censor “wrongthink”
The “AI safety” movement, led by companies like Anthropic, is not about
preventing runaway superintelligence but rather about controlling
thought and narrative.
Anthropic’s content moderation system
filters out inquiries and commands that challenge certain political
ideologies, such as climate change, gender identity and election
integrity.
The movement’s goal is to create an infrastructure
for automated censorship, where AI systems parrot the “right” opinions
and associate with the “right” kind of people, rather than allowing
users to explore ideas and have honest discussions.
In 2021, a
group of researchers dramatically departed OpenAI, the company behind
ChatGPT. Led by Dario Amodei, OpenAI’s former vice president of
research, they cited deep concerns about “AI safety.” The company was
moving too fast, they warned, prioritising commercial interests over
humanity’s future. The risks were said to be existential. These Effective Altruists were going to do things the right way.
Their
solution? Start a new company called Anthropic, premised on building AI
“the right way” with “safety” (that word will become a recurring
theme), and “proper guardrails.” They initially raised hundreds of
millions (today, that number is in the tens of billions) from investors
who bought the pitch: we’re the good guys preventing runaway artificial
general intelligence (“AGI”).
Noble, right? Except these
supposed guardrails against AGI have become pretty much impossible to
quantify. What we do have is an incredibly sophisticated content
moderation system that filters inquiries and commands through a Silicon
Valley thought bubble. It doesn’t seem like they’re trying to prevent
AGI from destroying humanity, but instead, to prevent you from
challenging the core tenets of their political philosophy....<<<Read More>>>...
Labour Has Been Bitten By its Own “Monster of Mass Harvesting Muslim Votes”, Says Badenoch
The Tory leader lashed out at beleaguered Keir Starmer amid a growing row over claims of coercive “family voting” in Gorton and Denton raised by independent observers of the shock Green victory.
Nigel Farage lashed out at “cheating” and Reform’s candidate Matt Goodwin blasted “dangerous Muslim sectarianism” in the wake of his crushing defeat after Democracy Volunteers said there were potential breaches of electoral law.
‘Family voting’ is where a voter is accompanied by another person, often a relative, into or near polling booths with the intention of influencing their vote.
Tougher legislation, known as the Ballot Secrecy Act, was introduced in 2023 in a bid to clamp down on the practice. That made clear it was an offence.
There were growing calls today for the Electoral Commission and the police to get involved in examining the claims.
In a lengthy statement issued this morning, Badenoch lashed out at all three parties who led the voting in Gorton, where the Tories came a distant fourth.
Addressing Sir Keir’s splintering party she said: “Labour created the monster of harvesting Muslim community bloc votes and yesterday that monster came back to bite them.
“As I have said many times before we are a multi-racial country, not a multicultural country.”
After a campaign in which Labour, Reform and the Greens were accused of fighting dirty she added: “If you stir up grievance politics between groups based on religion or race… you start to unravel the culture of tolerance that makes Britain great.”...<<<Read More>>>...
Thursday, 26 February 2026
UFO Anomalies Spike on Nuclear Test Days, Study Finds
Using decades-old astronomical data from the POSS-I sky survey and the VASCO project, the team scanned hundreds of thousands of photographic plates for transient light events—bright flashes in the sky that appear once and vanish, with no apparent natural or known technological cause. On most nights, these events were sparse. But on days aligned with known above-ground nuclear tests, the numbers skyrocketed.
“One particular day saw an incredible 4,528 transient detections across the night sky,” the researchers note in the preprint report.
While no definitive claim of “extraterrestrial craft” is made, the statistical anomaly is striking—and has fueled speculation in the UFO community that advanced, unknown observers may be monitoring humanity’s nuclear experimentation....<<<Read More>>>...
Government Claims Cost of Electricity is Falling. It’s Not
Nearly everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will benefit from a cut irrespective of their tariff, although the amounts will vary between households.
For millions of households on variable tariffs governed by the price cap, the drop will be about £10 a month for those using a typical amount of gas and electricity.
However, prices are still about a third higher than before the war in Ukraine, debts have ballooned, and billpayers are being urged to shop around for further savings.
The 7% fall in the price cap is the biggest drop since last summer. While the Government promised a £150 a year reduction in April, the cost of running the energy network is up, leading to a lesser saving of £117 for a household using a typical amount of energy.
The BBC is being particularly dishonest when it says “prices are still about a third higher than before the war in Ukraine”. The clear intention is to portray the Ukraine war as still keeping gas prices elevated. The figures show this to be false.
Firstly, energy prices were extremely low in 2020-21 because the pandemic lockdowns reduced demand....<<<Read More>>>....
From ancient remedy to modern marvel: The science behind ginger’s healing power
Ginger is a potent, research-backed remedy for nausea from pregnancy, chemotherapy and motion sickness.
Its anti-inflammatory compounds can effectively relieve pain from arthritis, menstrual cramps and other conditions.
Ginger aids digestion by speeding gastric emptying and reducing bloating and fermentation.
While safe for most, ginger can thin blood, requiring caution for those on anticoagulants.
For centuries, ginger has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine cabinets, prized for settling queasy stomachs and soothing aches. Today, a growing body of rigorous scientific research is not only validating these ancient uses but also uncovering profound new benefits, positioning this humble root as a powerful ally against chronic disease. From reducing the risk of heart conditions to rivaling modern medications for pain and nausea, ginger is undergoing a renaissance, backed by clinical trials and large-scale studies that confirm its status as a formidable functional food....<<<Read More>>>...
WEF President resigns over ties to Epstein
He is the latest in a string of high-profile figures to feel the consequences of their association with Epstein.
Børge Brende has been the President of the World Economic Forum (“WEF”) since 2017. In May 2024, he succeeded Klaus Schwab as chair and managing director of the managing board. Brende is also a member of the Bilderberg Steering Committee.
The decision for Brende to resign from his roles at WEF was announced today. It comes after US Justice Department documents revealed that Brende attended three business dinners with Epstein in 2018 and 2019 and exchanged emails and text messages with him, years after Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.
Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, claimed he was “completely unaware of Epstein’s past and criminal activities.” However, previous claims he has made have been proved untrue. He had, as recently as November 2025, denied knowing Epstein, Business Insider said...<<<Read More>>>...
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
NCI studying ivermectin's 'ability to kill cancer cells'
"There are enough reports of it, enough interest in it, that we actually did -- ivermectin, in particular -- engage in sort of a better preclinical study of its properties and its ability to kill cancer cells," said Anthony Letai, MD, PhD, who was appointed NCI director by the Trump administration in September.
Letai did not cite new evidence that might have prompted the institute to research the effectiveness of the antiparasitic drug against cancer. The drug, largely used to treat people or animals for infections caused by parasites, is a popular dewormer for horses.
"We'll probably have those results in a few months," Letai said. "So we are taking it seriously."
He spoke about ivermectin at a Jan. 30 event, "Reclaiming Science: The People's NIH," with National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, and other senior agency officials at Washington, D.C.'s Willard Hotel. The MAHA Institute hosted the discussion, framed by the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The National Cancer Institute is the largest of the NIH's 27 branches....<<<Read More>>>...
The Age of Ignorance is Over: How Decentralized AI Places All Human Knowledge at Your Fingertips
Platforms like BrightLearn.ai are the vanguard of this revolution, demonstrating the sheer scale of the shift. In less than 45 days, its book creation engine enabled nearly 6,000 authors to publish over 20,000 free books, surpassing the annual output of traditional giants like Penguin Random House. As tech innovator Salim Ismail declared, this platform has 'reduced the cost of knowledge to zero.' This is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a profound philosophical and social rupture that transfers power from centralized institutions to sovereign individuals
The centralized control over publishing, film, and content creation has been shattered. Where once a handful of corporate gatekeepers decided what books were worthy of print or what ideas were fit for public consumption, AI tools now allow anyone to produce professional-grade books, videos, and research reports through simple prompts. This is a transfer of power as significant as the invention of the printing press, but operating at the speed of light and at near-zero cost.
The outcry from media conglomerates and bestselling authors, accusing AI of 'theft' for training on copyrighted works, reveals their fundamental misunderstanding. As one analysis notes, this argument is 'hypocritical nonsense' because every human mind is 'trained' on a lifetime of copyrighted materials. Our thoughts and creations are inherently derivative, and AI operates on the same cognitive principle. The real fear is not theft, but obsolescence. The gatekeepers are losing their monopoly on the means of cultural production....<<<Read More>>>...
The BBC Doesn’t Want to Hear About Anti-White Discrimination
For one thing, it has encouraged untold vexatious complaints in the workplace. A recent report by Don’t Divide Us found a seven-fold increase in employment discrimination claims around race between 2016-17 to 2023-24, despite just 5% of claims being successful over the whole period. The Act’s focus on personal identity and victimhood encouraged a grievance culture, it found, which far from easing racial tensions was only exacerbating them further.
In particular, it is the Act’s Public Sector Equality Duty and “positive action” wheezes which have made it a vehicle for systematic discrimination against less politically favoured groups – whites and men. While the Act outlaws ‘positive discrimination’, where minorities are explicitly hired preferentially, it doesn’t outlaw “positive action”, where minority groups get special outreach programmes, which we’re supposed to think is fair and unobjectionable. But as those would-be airmen know, this is really a distinction without a difference. If you’re giving a leg-up to some groups to increase ‘diversity’, you’re not giving them to others. “Institutions should be held accountable for treating people fairly rather than hitting artificial demographic targets’” says James Orr, Reform’s new head of policy....<<<Read More>>>...
Wes Streeting is turning the health service into a Jobcentre
Sounds like part of the planned social credit system pantomime to me.
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In the UK, Jobcentre Plus is a UK government service under the Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP”) that helps people find work, claim benefits and access training. It was formed when the Employment Service merged with the Benefits Agency and was renamed Jobcentre Plus in 2002.
Now, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced that the NHS will take on some of the responsibilities of Jobcentres.
Streeting has announced that the NHS in England will be set targets for getting people back to work. The plan is to link patient data to employment status and benefits claims, with the stated aim of assessing how much the health service boosts the economy.
Government ministers hope to use the NHS to address the issue of 9 million unemployed people of working age, of whom 2.8 million are long-term sick, 700,000 above pre-covid levels. Spending on incapacity and sickness benefits has also been rising; sickness benefits are projected to exceed £100 billion by the end of the decade and the government is seeking to reduce sickness spending and keep people in work....<<<Read More>>>...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
UAPs: Exotic or Mundane?
From chamomile to coffee: The science-backed drinks that could transform your health
Herbal teas such as chamomile provide immune support and improve sleep quality.
Ginger tea fights inflammation and aids digestion and nausea.
Hibiscus tea can help lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol.
Functional drinks with turmeric or tart cherry juice offer anti-inflammatory support.
As synthetic pharmaceuticals and questionable additives keep dominating modern life, a quiet revolution is brewing in mugs and glasses across the country. The most powerful remedies for everything from sleeplessness to chronic inflammation may not be found on a drugstore shelf, but in the timeless wisdom of herbal traditions and the simple, potent ingredients already in your pantry. From a humble cup of chamomile tea to the vibrant kick of a ginger-turmeric shot, everyday beverages are being recognized not just for comfort, but for their profound, science-backed health benefits. This is not a trend; it is a return to the foundational principles of wellness that have sustained cultures for millennia.
The evidence is clear and growing. Research consistently shows that what we drink can dramatically alter our health trajectory. Consider the daily coffee ritual, often unfairly maligned. Modern science reveals that enjoying 3 to 4 cups a day is linked to a lower risk of chronic disease and supports a longer life. The crucial caveat, experts note, is to skip the sugary add-ins that can cancel out these benefits. This is a prime example of how a universal habit, when practiced purely, transforms into a powerful wellness strategy....<<<Read More>>>...
Let Boys Experiment and Wear Dresses in School, Says Education Secretary
How much more crazy has it to go before the BBC loving armchair zombie realises something is not right?
How much more pantomime craziness will it take for the brainwashed homo sheepie to break out of its slumbers and awaken?
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Boys should be allowed to experiment and wear dresses at primary school, the Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has said. The Telegraph has the story.
The Education Secretary urged schools not to “come down too hard” on children who believe they may be transgender.
Guidance published by Phillipson earlier this month allows primary school pupils to change their gender at school as long as teachers consult parents.
The advice states that before allowing a child to transition socially, schools must consider any clinical advice the family has received, and speak to the parents or guardians unless there is a genuine safeguarding reason not to.
On Tuesday, Phillipson was asked during a phone-in with LBC’s Nick Ferrari about the new guidance and how “broad” the role of school staff had now become.
She replied: “I agree with that. I want teachers to focus on what matters most, which is raising standards, supporting children and delivering a brilliant education. I think Jo [the caller] was asking about guidance that was around gender-questioning children.”
Asked by Ferrari whether she was comfortable with a five year-old boy wanting to be referred to by a girl’s name, Phillipson responded: “We’ve been clear that in primary schools, we need to tread with a lot of care.”
Told that she had avoided the question, she said: “This was usually where it involves a parent’s decision to support their child in that way.”
Phillipson was then asked whether someone aged five could know if they wanted to be a man or a woman.
She replied: “This was part of what, actually, Hilary Cass said in her review, that in allowing children just to consider who they are, to behave in ways that might not be aligned with their sex, their gender. … If a boy wants to wear dresses, we should just, if we allow that to work. …<<<Read More>>>...
What social credit means to you and how it will change your life
The system is being implemented Politicians, journalists, social scientists, masochists and communists talk about social credit as if it were a “good thing.”
“I don’t know what all the fuss is about,” said one. “It won’t be so bad. In fact, if you behave yourself, it will be a good thing.”
A programme promoting social credit on NBC News in the US stated that social credit pushes people to become better citizens. “You’re not going to be punished if you haven’t done anything wrong,” they said, ignoring the fact that it is the Government which decides the definition of wrong.
Well, if you are a fan of totalitarianism or communism, then I suppose social credit is a good thing.
However, there is no escaping the fact that social credit is a scheme designed to enable governments to control their citizens. Every new law and rule ties into the social credit system, which is now clearly the way in which the Great Reset will be turned into a practical reality. It is government policy everywhere to exhaust their citizens with a constant barrage of new rules and regulations (which are backed by force and therefore have the power of law).
And although all this may sound like futuristic science fiction, it isn’t. Social credit is here, and it is growing by the minute.
Take a look at precisely how social credit operates in China. various countries, including Holland, Denmark, Ireland, Iran and India. And similar systems are already in place in countries such as the UK, New Zealand, Italy, Ukraine, France, Canada, Austria, Germany, Russia, Zimbabwe and Thailand.
These systems often involve digital IDs, vaccine passports, and tracking of citizens’ behaviour. The goal is to control behaviour and replace democracy with artificial intelligence-driven decision-making. It is all part of The Great Reset....<<<Read More>>>...
Monday, 23 February 2026
The Official End of Freedom of Speech
Recently, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, Irene Khan, traveled through Germany for about two weeks. During her winter tour, she first met with representatives of the federal government, the German states, and the highest constitutional judges in Karlsruhe. Ms. Khan had been invited by the federal government, presumably in the hope that she would give the government a glowing report. However, Ms. Khan also spoke with ordinary citizens and representatives of German human rights organizations. And Ms. Khan by no means delivered the hoped-for clean bill of health for the German government’s flawless human rights policy. On the contrary, the former director of Amnesty International reported a climate of intimidation and fear in Germany.
The German government justified the far-reaching restrictions on freedom of expression to the UN envoy by citing the increasing brutality and polarization spreading among the population through so-called social media. This is undoubtedly a major problem that should fill us all with great concern. The internet makes it possible to hurl insults at someone under the cloak of anonymity that one would never dare to utter in a face-to-face encounter. However, the German government and the agencies under its authority are very selective in their perception of what could undermine social peace. The German government repeatedly and more or less cleverly links the fight against hate speech to its own geopolitical agenda. To be clear: those who do not participate in the German government’s moral and mental campaign against Russia, China, and the Palestinians are preferentially targeted in the official fight against hate speech.
Understandably, Ms. Khan has to couch this fact in diplomatic restraint when she states:
“While the government has rightly taken these threats seriously, it has relied increasingly on security-oriented approaches to address them. Many of these measures – ranging from heightened protection of officials who are confronted with public criticism to blanket bans on slogans related to pro-Palestinian protests and surveillance of organizations on vague, undefined rounds of ‘extremism’– are inconsistent with international human rights standards. They have generated uncertainty as to the line between protected and prohibited speech, and encourage stigmatization and self-censorship.”...<<<Read More>>>....
Dale Vince Slams Heat Pumps as Overhyped and Mis-Sold
“I’ve been using heat pumps for 20 years,” he says. “I know what they can and can’t do. The idea that you can get your bills down is going to be a very rare case.”
As one of Britain’s foremost green energy tycoons, Vince’s cynicism is striking. His declaration that heat pumps have been “mis-sold” has made national headlines at a time when Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, is heavily pushing them – not least because Vince has donated around £5 million to Labour.
Miliband’s latest green energy announcement, the Warm Homes Plan, sets aside £2.7 billion to fund heat pump grants worth £7,500 each, with a target to hit 450,000 installations a year by 2030.
Heat pumps warm homes by drawing air from the outside, and are considered a low-carbon alternative to a boiler as they run on electricity rather than gas.
Yet many – including Vince – are doubtful that the economics of installing a heat pump stack up at a time when Britain’s electricity costs remain among the highest in the world.
“Gas is a quarter of the price of electricity so a heat pump has a monumental task ahead of it just to keep bills the same,” Vince says.
To prove cost-effective, a heat pump needs a coefficient of performance – the measure of how much heat is produced per unit of electricity used – of four. According to a Government-funded report published at the end of 2024, the average is around 2.8, which Vince says would push an energy bill up by 30%.
Telegraph analysis has found it costs £80 a year more to keep a home warm with a heat pump than a gas boiler in Britain. Research by the Green Britain Foundation, a charity founded by Vince, revealed that two-thirds of heat pump owners find that their home is now more expensive to heat than under their old heating system....<<<Read More>>>...
The hidden crisis: Mineral deficiencies are silently undermining global health
Despite food abundance, 25% of the global population suffers from
mineral deficiencies due to soil depletion, processed foods and poor
absorption. Essential minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, etc.)
are vanishing from diets, fueling chronic diseases and metabolic
dysfunction.
Modern farming prioritizes yield over
nutrition, causing 27% drop in calcium and 37% drop in iron in
vegetables since the 1990s. Pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and
over-farming degrade soil, reducing mineral content even in organic
produce.
Critical minerals and their roles: calcium (bone
health), magnesium (600+ enzymatic reactions), zinc (immune defense),
iron (oxygen transport), selenium (thyroid function), copper (brain
health), potassium (heart function), sodium (electrolyte balance).
Absorption issues worsen deficiencies, especially for vegans (zinc) and
those with digestive disorders.
Food alone can't compensate
for depleted soils – high-quality, third-party tested supplements are
increasingly needed. Soaking/sprouting grains and legumes enhances
mineral absorption naturally.
Shift to organic, diverse
diets support regenerative farming and local produce. Reject reliance on
industrial agriculture – revive traditional nutrient-dense eating and
supplementation strategies.
In an era of unprecedented
food abundance, billions of people worldwide suffer from a silent
epidemic: mineral deficiencies. Despite modern agricultural
advancements, studies reveal that essential minerals—critical for bone
health, immune function and even mental well-being—are vanishing from
our diets at an alarming rate. Soil depletion, processed foods and poor
absorption have left roughly 25% of the global population deficient in
vital nutrients, fueling chronic diseases and metabolic dysfunction.
From
calcium's role in bone density to zinc's immune-boosting properties,
minerals form the foundation of human health. Yet, as industrial farming
strips nutrients from the soil and ultra-processed foods dominate
diets, experts warn that supplementation may no longer be optional—but a
necessity for survival....<<<Read More>>>...
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