Did Tobacco Affect the End of the Monarchy and Rise of Capitalism?

 Thomas Hariot was an English mathematician, astronomer, and explorer who was part of the Roanoke Colony expedition in 1585. During his time in what is now North Carolina, he made several important observations and discoveries.

He went to Virginia at the behest of Raleigh.

His work was later published in "A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia" in 1588, which became an important source of information about the Roanoke Colony and the native inhabitants of the region. Hariot's observations were groundbreaking for their time, combining scientific observation with anthropological documentation.

But here is what got my attention. Hariot was instrumental in introducing tobacco to European society and documenting its properties. During his time in Roanoke, he was one of the first Europeans to extensively observe and record the use of tobacco by Native Americans.

My interest was piqued when I realized that back in the Elizabethan era tobacco was purported to have many of the properties we now attributed to marijuana. This is what took me even further in my research as it seemed that this “magical plant” coincided with many changes in European society. I didn’t know it at the time but my tobacco/marijuana comparison was used by Bob Newhard in his comedy routines, and the author John Barth in the “Sot Weed Factor.”...<<<Read More>>>...

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Labour is accused of betraying women after insisting there is no need to change the law to protect single-sex spaces

 Labour has been accused of betraying women by insisting there is no need to change the law to protect single-sex spaces.

Before the election, Sir Keir Starmer had insisted that ‘biological women’s spaces need to be protected’ and that men who legally change sex by obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate do not have the right to enter female-only spaces.

But the Office for Equality and Opportunity yesterday dismissed fears that many public bodies are wrongly allowing people to use toilets, changing rooms and domestic abuse refuges based on their self-identified gender rather than biological sex.

It said the majority of 404 cases raised by concerned members of the public, after a call for evidence issued by the previous Tory administration, were correctly interpreting Equality Act guidance.

The department admitted that some organisations were allowing transgender people to access single-sex spaces that matched their self-identified gender – but added that they were not claiming it was required by law.

It also acknowledged that 10 per cent of the guidance it studied was misinterpreting equality law, but said this just showed ‘confusion or a lack of awareness’ rather than a need to change the legislation as the Conservatives and women’s rights’ groups had demanded.

Last night senior Tory MP Claire Coutinho said: ‘This work was started by Kemi Badenoch when she was Minister for Equalities.

‘It will be a kick in the teeth for all the women who thought Labour would protect single-sex spaces. Another broken promise.’

Maya Forstater from campaign group Sex Matters said that Labour’s equalities ministers Anneliese Dodds and Bridget Phillipson had delivered a ‘lazy kick in the teeth to women’.

‘This is an utter betrayal of women. How can you stand against male violence against women while giving away female-only spaces to any man who wants to walk in?’ Ms Forstater asked.

Her colleague Helen Joyce added: ‘I’m so angry about this. Sometimes, governments break manifesto promises because they decide they’re too expensive. Sometimes because they realise they can’t be kept. But this time, it’s just outright betrayal.’...<<<Read More>>>..

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Time Travel’s Unpleasant Side Effect: Memory Loss

 Imagine that you had the ability to travel back in time. But when you returned to the present, you found that you could not remember anything about it. Physicists believe that this is a real consequence that time travelers may face.

The study was published in the journal Classical and Quantum Gravity, as reported by Interesting Engineering.

While most research has focused on the mechanics of time travel, little attention has been given to its effects on the traveler. The new study suggests that journeying through time could come with unusual side effects—most notably, the loss of all memories from the trip.

Researchers believe this phenomenon is tied to the concept of a “closed timelike curve” (CTC), a feature of Einstein’s general theory of relativity....<<<Read More>>>...

 

How sunlight and vitamin D can help with mental illness

 Vitamin D receptors exist throughout your brain, affecting mental health by regulating neurotransmitters and reducing inflammation. Deficiency is linked to depression, anxiety and psychosis.

Mental health patients show higher rates of vitamin D deficiency, caused by reduced Sun exposure, obesity and other factors.

Studies show vitamin D supplementation improves depression symptoms, particularly in elderly and adolescent patients. Optimal blood levels range from 60 to 80 ng/ml.

Safe Sun exposure remains the best source of vitamin D, but those consuming seed oils should wait four to six months after elimination before increasing Sun exposure; if regular Sun exposure isn’t feasible, vitamin D supplementation may be necessary.

Protective strategies for safe Sun exposure include taking astaxanthin (12 mg daily), using niacinamide cream, pre-exposure baby aspirin and molecular hydrogen supplementation.

Vitamin D receptors are not just limited to your skeletal system for bone health – they’re also present in various brain regions like your hippocampus, substantia nigra and cerebellum.

This hints at vitamin D’s key role in neurological development and the functioning of your nervous system. When your body lacks sufficient vitamin D, it disrupts neurotransmitter release, affects neurotrophic factors and impairs neuroprotection.1

These disruptions are linked to mood and behavioural changes, contributing to psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety and even psychosis. Moreover, vitamin D helps modulate inflammation, which is often elevated in mental health disorders. This is why optimising your vitamin D levels is important for both physical health and maintaining your mental well-being....<<<Read More>>>...

From ancient spices to modern delights: The history, nutritional profile and health benefits of gingerbread cookies

 Gingerbread cookies have been a beloved treat for centuries, delighting taste buds and warming hearts during the holiday season. But beyond their festive appeal, these spiced cookies boast a rich history and some surprisingly health-boosting ingredients.

From ancient ceremonial roots to modern-day gingerbread houses, gingerbread has evolved into a treat that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

The story of gingerbread began thousands of years ago, with early forms of the treat appearing in ancient Greece and Egypt. These early versions were used for ceremonial purposes, often shaped into intricate designs to honor gods and celebrate special occasions.

Fast forward to the 11th century, and gingerbread made its way to Europe, thanks to Crusaders who brought ginger back from the Middle East. Initially reserved for the aristocracy, ginger and other spices eventually became more affordable, allowing gingerbread to spread to the masses.

In Europe, gingerbread took on new forms and meanings. Early recipes included ground almonds, rosewater, stale breadcrumbs, sugar and ginger. The dough was pressed into wooden molds, creating intricate designs that often depicted the likeness of royalty or religious symbols. These gingerbread cookies were sometimes decorated with edible gold paint or flat white icing, making them both a treat and a work of art.

By the 16th century, the English had refined the recipe, replacing breadcrumbs with flour and adding eggs and sweeteners to create a lighter, more cake-like gingerbread.

Queen Elizabeth I is credited with popularizing the gingerbread man, presenting visiting dignitaries with cookies baked in their own likeness. Gingerbread became a symbol of love and friendship, often exchanged at fairs and festivals.

Today, gingerbread comes in many forms, from thin, crisp cookies to cake-like versions and even gingerbread houses.

The classic gingerbread cookie is a blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and other spices, sweetened with molasses, brown sugar, or honey. These flavors combine to create a warm, aromatic treat that’s perfect for the holiday season...<<<Read More>>>...

Should You Eat Fake Meat? Exploring Plant-Based Alternatives and Depression Risk

Plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) have surged in popularity, often marketed as the ethical, sustainable solution to traditional meat. But are these ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as harmless as they seem? A new study published in Food Frontiers reveals a troubling connection between PBMAs and mental health, raising important questions about their role in a vegetarian diet.

In the first study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey examined the health implications of PBMAs. The findings were striking: vegetarians who consumed these products experienced a 42% higher risk of depression compared to those who avoided them. Lead researcher Hana Navratilova highlighted the significance of this discovery, emphasizing the need for deeper exploration into how PBMAs may influence mood.

What sets this research apart is its focus on vegetarians—a group often assumed to have healthier diets. The study utilized data from the UK Biobank, comparing vegetarians who consumed PBMAs to those who didn’t. While no significant differences were noted in sodium, sugar, or saturated fat intake, the vegetarians consuming PBMAs exhibited other concerning markers...<<<Read More>>>...

Desperate homeless people kicked out of pod houses by council and forced to live on the street for ‘unspeakable’ reason

 Homeless people living in emergency shelters are being forced to sleep on the streets in freezing temperatures for three weeks this Christmas – because workers who change chemical toilets are on holiday.

Residents living in the tiny pods in a council car park were told they must leave by December 18 until the new year because workers wouldn’t be available for routine maintenance.

The four pods, in Exeter’s Howell Road Car Park, each have a bed, toilet and a USB charging port and solar-powered lighting.

When they were installed in 2023, Exeter City Council said they were offered to rough sleepers who had ‘no alternative accommodation available’.

Busker Kebba ‘Kenny’ Sarge, 54, who has been homeless for 11 years said he’s facing a lonely Christmas sleeping in a tent in a park.

He said: ‘They just said they don’t have enough staff. I know everybody wants Christmas off but I feel let down by the council.

‘It’s unspeakable that we are put in this spot, it’s our only help and suddenly it’s gone.

‘People are dying on the streets but if I don’t leave they will bring the police here to throw me out and they will never help me again....<<<Read More>>>....

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New Zealand district council rejects fluoridation of water supply

 Whangarei District Council, New Zealand, is seeking an injunction against the Director General of Health’s dictate to add toxic fluoridation chemicals to its public water supply.

Last week the Whangarei District Council reconfirmed its decision to reject the Director-General of Health’s (“DG”) directive to fluoridate the Whangarei water supply with toxic fluoridation chemicals sourced from industrial waste.

The council originally voted to reject the directive on the 28th of November, however, it was brought back to council to reconsider after the DG replied that she would still be considering enforcement if the Council did not comply.

Cr Gavin Benney reviewed the suggestion from council to reverse the decision, and presented his own motion to write again to the DG asking for an extension until the outcome of the New Health New Zealand v Director-General of Health case was decided. If the DG still denies that extension, then the council will write to the Governor General and if the Governor General does not grant the extension then the council will seek an interim injunction from the High Court to protect children from neurotoxic harm, now established by the preponderance of reliable scientific research. (Council’s letter to the DG).

The international research, reviewed by a US Federal Court and found to substantiate that water fluoridation poses “an unreasonable risk to human health,” has led to the Surgeon-General of Florida describing fluoridation with today’s knowledge as “public health malpractice.”...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #536

 

American Heart Association was paid off by Proctor & Gamble to say heart disease was caused by saturated fat, not seed oils

 We've been told for decades that heart disease is caused by saturated fat found in butter, meat, and eggs, but recent research reveals that the studies promoting these messages were heavily compromised.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists out the official recommendations for eating a healthy diet that will stave off disease and obesity. The information comes from a document called Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, and it lists out the following for a healthy eating plan:
An emphasis on grains, produce, and fat-free and low-fat milk products, foods that are low in saturated fats, and a variety of protein such as beans, poultry, and lean meat. Saturated fat is discouraged by public health organizations and just about every mainstream expert you'll encounter. But we're quickly learning how useless this information may be.

It's been hammered into us for years that saturated fat is a scary type of food that we should avoid for the most part. Things like butter, eggs, and red meat need to be eaten in moderation — or better yet, not at all — according to public health organizations. But science journalist and author Nina Teicholz is one of many writers and health enthusiasts who is helping to pull back the veil on this belief and make everyday people understand that saturated fat isn't the devil.

"Do saturated fats cause heart disease? The science was always weak," Teicholz tweets. "Fear of these fats was started by American Heart Assoc. in 1961 based on a flawed study."...<<<Read More>>>...

Missing Our Old Habits

Whenever we make the effort to free ourselves of an addiction or a habit we no longer need, we are often surprised to find ourselves missing the old pattern as we would a familiar friend. This sounds counterintuitive because we think we should instinctively gravitate toward what is good for us. And yet, it makes a lot of sense when you consider that we humans are creatures of habit. This is why we gravitate to people, places, and patterns of behavior that make us feel comfortable. Therefore, many of the habits we form are not conscious and are based on learned behavior from role models who were not always making the healthiest decisions.

Most addictions begin as a way of avoiding feelings that are extremely uncomfortable, so it makes sense that stopping the addiction means a fair amount of discomfort for a time. The same, of course, is true of habits that we have developed over time that we are ready to release. Just knowing that this is hard and having compassion for ourselves as we work through this process can help us to stay the course when we feel the urge to backtrack. It’s also helpful to remember that in time we will establish new, healthier patterns, and the yearning for the old ones will disappear. Eventually, we will instinctively reach for things that are good for us, and the longing for positive change may form the basis of a new habit.

The only way to get to this new place is to endure a time of difficulty, which is a challenge we can confidently handle if we remember that it will lead to the change we seek in our lives. Our bodies, hearts, and minds always need time to adjust to a new way of doing things, but they will adapt and even become our allies if we remain true to our vision of a new way. (Daily OM)

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Rachel ‘the Grinch’ Reeves steals 45% of YOUR donations, charities say – as shocking cost of Chancellor’s National Insurance raid to good causes is revealed

 Rachel Reeves was dubbed the Christmas Grinch last night as it was revealed that her Budget tax grab means 45 pence in every pound donated to charity will now effectively go to the Government.

The Chancellor’s National Insurance raid will add an extra £1.4billion to wage bills in the already struggling voluntary sector, forcing bosses to decide whether to lay off staff or axe vital services.

Exclusive analysis by The Mail on Sunday shows that following Ms Reeves’ hikes, charities will hand over a total of £6.3 billion in National Insurance payments to HMRC next year – which is equivalent to 45 per cent of the £13.9 billion donated by the public.

Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden called the Chancellor ‘a modern-day Grinch’ – the mean-spirited Dr Seuss character who steals a whole town’s Christmas gifts.

‘With her new National Insurance jobs tax snatching cash donated to those in need, she is dipping her hands deep in every charity collecting tin,’ he added. ‘People will be forced to rethink their generosity.’....<<<Read More>>>....

Two years ago, Yuval Harari promoted the idea that the Earth no longer needs humans

Two years ago, as a potential remedy to economically “obsolete” people, WEF advisor Yuval Noah Harari proposed government redistribution of wealth, not just nationally, but globally.

Top World Economic Forum (“WEF”) adviser Yuval Noah Harari recently declared that the world does not “need the vast majority” of the current population due to technological advances.

Harari made the bold declaration in an interview with Chris Anderson, head of the popular TED media group, echoing past predictions of a “useless class” of “unemployable” humans.

Harai suggested that, in a departure from the 20th century, when the “big heroes” of political systems’ prevailing narratives were always “the common people,” now in the 21st century, people “are no longer part of the story of the future.” Instead, according to Harari, they have been replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) and displaced by a high-tech economy.

The author and lecturer presented to Anderson the “hypothesis” that anxiety about being displaced in the future economy by AI and a highly educated “tech” class is partly at the root of the world’s “disillusionment and backlash against the liberal order.”

“Part of what might be going [on] is people realise – and they’re correct in thinking that, ‘The future doesn’t need me … Maybe if they are nice, they will throw some crumbs my way, like universal basic income.’ But it’s much worse psychologically to feel that you are useless than to feel that you are exploited,” Harari said.

“Now, fast forward to the early 21st century when we just don’t need the vast majority of the population,” Harari continued, “because the future is about developing more and more sophisticated technology, like artificial intelligence [and] bioengineering.”

Harari added that “these technologies increasingly will make redundant … whatever people are still doing which is useful,” and will thus “make it possible to replace the people.”...<<<Read More>>>...

The hidden hand: Decoding 60 years of government psyops and the American awakening

In the shadows of history, a silent war has been waged – not with bullets or bombs, but with words, images, and carefully crafted narratives. For decades, the United States government has employed psychological operations, or "psyops," to shape public perception, manipulate emotions, and control the collective consciousness of the American people. What was once a tool reserved for foreign adversaries has now become a domestic playbook, used to herd citizens toward predetermined conclusions. The result? A nation increasingly skeptical of its own institutions, yet still ensnared in a web of manipulation.

The awakening to this reality didn’t happen overnight. It began with the so-called "anti-government kooks" of the 1990s—those who dared to question the official narratives and were dismissed as "weirdos" and "conspiracy theorists." Little did the majority know, these individuals were the canaries in the coal mine, warning of a system designed to deceive. It wasn’t until the rise of President Donald Trump and his America First movement that the veil was lifted, exposing the machinery of manipulation that had been operating for decades.

Trump’s disruptive presence in the political arena forced the curtain back, revealing a system where "experts" were often political pawns, the media was a mouthpiece for CIA psyops, and the government’s true agenda was one of control, not service. His presidency was a catalyst for a broader awakening, prompting Americans to question not just the policies of the government, but the very narratives it peddled....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #535

 

Choosing what to Believe

There was a time in a galaxy far, far, away that you didn't have the luxury of "choosing" what to believe. The job at hand was to figure out what the truth was and believe in that — the truth.

Now, it seems we don't need to do that if we don't want to. Now we can choose — if we don't like an option, we can cast it aside and believe something else that makes us feel better. That way we can create the reality we want — or so we think.

Truth doesn't matter anymore. In fact, to the people who are guilty of this choosing idea, there really is no "truth" per se, anything is game as long as we believe it. Might as well pick something pleasant.

This brings me to the popular spiritual tenet that you do indeed create your own reality. Obviously, this is too complex a topic to bring into this tiny article. Suffice it to say, I actually believe in this tenet, but it is difficult to explain, and definitely has some explaining to do before understanding it.

In this article I am not talking about this quantum idea of consciousness collapsing the wave potential. I am talking about how we navigate a material reality as a material being who has chosen to be part of this reality. If we are engaged in this manifest game, then we do have to stick to some material rules. That's all I will say about this so as not to confuse the issue beyond comprehension, which would be very easy to do....<<<Read More>>>...

33rd degree knowledge: This ancient wisdom was reserved for the elite.

Technocracy Ascending-Part 1: Why It’s Crucial to Understand the End Game

 Major shake-ups are occurring across the global stage. History is replete with examples of breaks with the past from major political, economic, technological, and social upheaval. Throughout the ages, many self-serving individuals and groups have positioned themselves as rulers, financiers, benefactors, and thought leaders to steer change toward preferred outcomes. From the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt to the Jacobin and Napoleon-led French Revolution in the late 18^th century, societal transformation has been constant as one form of government replaces another.

We have now arrived at yet another historical inflection point. The desire for political and economic reconstruction is being demanded globally as the gap between the ultra-wealthy and everyone else continues to accelerate. In recent years, populism has taken flight by inspiring the masses to reject the rule of “the elite” and chart a new course. However, without scrutiny, this movement and its key figures could be just as dangerous as the establishment they are attempting to usurp. In fact, what we are witnessing is not populism in its truest sense but techno-populism or technocracy, as it has been called since its inception in 1920....<<<Read More>>>...

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Denmark’s “cow fart” tax is a statist intervention to change the public’s behaviour

Cow farts are a distraction, and the joke’s on us. The Danish tax on cow farts is a significant step toward the state ownership of the means of production. As the history of centrally managed economies shows, it’s not likely to end well.

Denmark, according to The New York Times, is going ahead with its livestock “Burp Tax.” Though hotly contested, the Danish government has nevertheless finally settled on levying farmers 300 kroners (~US$43) per tonne for carbon dioxide emissions, ramping to US$106 per tonne by 2035. As is the case with many of these farm-targeted green interventions, the action is ludicrously ineffectual at addressing the trumped-up problem, while remarkably effective at further cementing state controls over economic production.

Part of the reason farms, and especially cows, are such fat targets for this kind of statist* intervention is that, politically speaking, they are the perfect scapegoat. It all seems so harmless, after all – so silly even – that serious-minded folk risk looking ridiculous if they object. Is it really so very draconian, goes the argument, to ask farmers to reduce their cow flatulence? The ever-so-reasonable request (enforceable by law, to be sure) glides under the radar in a scree of giggle-inducing copy that distracts readers to what is really afoot....<<<Read More>>>...

Yale study finds spike proteins from COVID jabs persist for TWO YEARS: Are mRNA vaccines rewriting human DNA?

 Keep a note of the read more link at the end ... as this article may be taken down by Blogger in the next few weeks.

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Scientists are raising alarms about the long-term consequences of these experimental COVID-19 injections. New findings from Yale University suggest that the genetic material in mRNA vaccines may not only persist in the human body but could also integrate with human DNA, fundamentally altering our genetic code. This disturbing discovery has profound implications for the health of billions of people worldwide and raises urgent questions about the ethics and safety of mRNA vaccine technology.

Yale researchers have identified COVID spike proteins in the blood of vaccinated individuals — up to two years after they received their shots. Crucially, these individuals were never infected with the virus, as confirmed by antibody tests. The immune system typically destroys newly produced spike proteins, but the persistence of these proteins suggests that some vaccinated individuals may be producing them independently. A plausible explanation is that the genetic material delivered by the vaccines has integrated with human genes, activating protein-making structures within cells. If confirmed, this would mark a seismic shift in our understanding of mRNA vaccine safety...<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #534

 

Defying the New World (Dis)Order: Pathways to Personal Liberation

 So that T.H.E.Y (The Hierarchy Enslaving You) can stay ahead in their New World (Dis)Order game, one essential play on you is to keep you disconnected—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Essentially, it disconnects you from thinking for, acting and being yourself, as you remain disempowered, enfeebled, in a state of dependency and dysfunctional…

T.H.E.Y want to keep you in ignorance, take away your decision-making on your health and designate it to doctors. These doctors may be self-conceited arrogant ignoramuses, having no idea how they are tied into the agendas of a crooked medical/pharmaceutical establishment whose treatment and profit model cares more about profits than people.

T.H.E.Y want you to blindly, unquestioningly allow decision-making political responsibility to an illusory government.

Take the UK government as an example, while the same applies to other Western world governments and their respective countries: How can you say that the UK has a real democratic government when it is subordinate to the unelected WEF, WHO, and UN, which make the major decisions for them?Decisions that don’t have its citizens’ best interests at heart. If you are a UK citizen, you’re not allowed to have your say in this. Then, haven’t you been disconnected from your political sovereignty?...<<<Read More>>>...

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What to Do if Non-Human Intelligence Is Confirmed on Earth

 Imagine waking up to the headline: “Non-Human Intelligence Confirmed on Earth.” For many, this revelation would feel like a seismic shift, upending everything we know about life.

This guide aims to prepare readers for such a scenario, focusing on the assumption that these intelligences are benevolent and here for peaceful purposes. I tried to write it in such a way that it would be understandable for everyone, even for those who were not interested in this phenomenon.

I’ve also collected all the links to authoritative sites here so that the next time someone tells you why the government isn’t talking about this, have them check the sources and references of this article.

Before diving into the details of contact, it is important to understand some terminology. The term “UAP” (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena) is the modern replacement for “UFO” (Unidentified Flying Object). While UFOs traditionally evoked images of flying saucers and alien invaders, UAPs encompass a broader range of phenomena, including mysterious objects detected in Earth’s atmosphere and oceans....<<<Read More>>>.....

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New pandemic setup? Fear-mongering from California as Newsom declares state of ’emergency’ following ‘discovery’ of ‘bird flu’ in dairy cows

 Another day and another fake claim from the pantomime. One put out there to scare the crap of the frightened human sheepies.

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In a move that has raised eyebrows among skeptics, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in California following the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in dairy cows. While the declaration is framed as a necessary response to an escalating threat, some are questioning whether this is yet another example of government overreach, leveraging public fear to consolidate power and control.

The H5N1 virus, traditionally associated with birds, has now been found in dairy cows, sparking alarm among officials who claim it could mutate into a more dangerous form. However, critics argue that the narrative surrounding the virus—particularly its leap to cows—may be exaggerated to justify increased government intervention in agriculture and food production.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to downplay the risk to the general public, insisting that the likelihood of human infection remains low. In the current outbreak, 60 human cases have supposedly been detected across the country, with 30 of those cases in California. Most of these infections have been linked to individuals working with infected poultry or cattle. Despite the low number of isolated cases, the detection of bird flu in cows has been seized upon as a justification for a more aggressive response, including the potential culling of dairy herds. This raises the question: Is the government using this outbreak as a pretext to exert greater control over the food supply?

The current outbreak has already resulted in the culling of over 100 million birds nationwide, a staggering figure that has left many wondering whether the response is proportionate to the actual threat. Now, with cows potentially in the crosshairs, concerns are growing that this could be part of a broader agenda to disrupt domestic food production under the guise of public health.

Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has pointed out that the strain of H5N1 detected in Louisiana was not the "cattle strain" but rather a wild bird strain. This raises further skepticism about the narrative being pushed by officials, who seem intent on framing the virus as a direct threat to livestock and, by extension, human health....<<<Read More>>>...

5G ushers in aggressive growth in energy consumption

 “A lurking threat behind the promise of 5G delivering up to 1,000 times as much data as today’s networks is that 5G could also consume up to 1,000 times as much energy,” IEEE Spectrum wrote in 2018.

Why? Because, as Environmental Health Trust noted, there will be an increase in the number of small cells, massive multiple-input multiple-output (“MIMO”) antennas, cloud computing and an explosion of internet-connected devices.

One 5G base station is estimated to consume about as much power as 73 households. Three years ago, it was estimated that by 2025 5G would consume more than 20% of the world’s energy.

5G is in the millimetre wave bands – 24-86 GHz. This slice of radio spectrum can carry large amounts of data, but not nearly as far as the current mobile network at frequencies from 700 megahertz to 6 gigahertz. What this means is that for 5G, a lot more equipment needs to be installed and potentially more data needs to be processed.

Additionally, it is important to note that millimetre wave communications are prone to interference. For example, radio at above 20 GHz doesn’t go through walls well. It doesn’t go through leaves well. It doesn’t play nicely with rain. What does this mean? Many, many more antennas.

Measuring networking power consumption requires the capacity to determine how much energy wired and wireless networks consume.

“A general concern is that higher data rates can only be achieved by consuming more energy; if the EE [energy efficiency] is constant, then 100× higher data rate in 5G is associated with a 100× higher energy consumption.” This is where headlines like, “Tsunami of data could consume 1/5 of global data by 2025,” come from.

In addition to transmitting or harvesting data, energy can also be moved in 5G networks. With 5G, one of the novel technologies being considered is Radio Frequency (RF) harvesting; converting energy in transmitted radio waves to user devices or even wireless infrastructure (microcells, antenna arrays, etc.). Since RF signals can carry both energy and information, theoretically RF energy harvesting and information reception can be performed from the same RF input signal. This scheme is referred to as the simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT). The hardware to support this doesn’t exist yet, but it has promise....<<<Read More>>>...

Food for Thought #533

 

Nuclear Energy Revolution: Physicists Discover Virtually Limitless Fuel Source

 Chinese scientists have developed a revolutionary method of extracting nuclear fuel directly from the ocean using candle wax.

Physicists from China have made a breakthrough in nuclear energy. They have developed a new method for extracting uranium from seawater using candle wax.

This method could revolutionize nuclear energy, as it opens up a virtually unlimited source of fuel. The study was published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, writes Interesting Engineering.

Currently, nuclear power plants use uranium to generate electricity. Scientists have calculated that the uranium reserves in the bowels of the Earth are approximately 7.6 million tons....<<<Read More>>>.

 

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Inflation rises for second month in a row

 Inflation has risen for the second month in a row, according to official figures.

The overall rate of price rises – as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) – grew by 2.6% in November, a significant rise.

It’s a further move away from the Bank of England‘s target 2% inflation rate after the rate ticked up to 2.3% in October, the first increase in three months.

The increase is due to the higher cost of clothing, petrol and diesel, compared to last year, the ONS said.

While the 2.6% figure was expected by economists, it is above the 2.4% rate the Bank had predicted.

Costlier tobacco products also contributed to the change. Higher tobacco duty announced in the October budget could make this a persistent inflation driver.

Acting to slow price rises were plane tickets, which had the largest monthly drop since records began.

While the main measure of inflation, the CPI, was as economists expected, other measures were lower than forecast....<<<Read More>>>....

Emotions Trapped in the Body

 In the hustle and bustle of daily life, emotions often go unnoticed — quiet whispers lost in the roar of deadlines, decisions, and daily routines. But emotions, like the tides of the sea, constantly ebb and flow beneath the surface, shaping our inner landscape. When we ignore their subtle shifts, they can swell into waves that ripple through the body, manifesting as physical discomfort or even illness.

Your emotional weather is the unique climate within you — shaped by your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. The heavy pull of sadness, the restless churn of anxiety, or the sudden surge of anger — each has a natural rhythm, calling for attention and care. By learning to "read the waters," you can navigate these emotional currents with grace, understanding their signals before they crash onto the shore of your physical health.

One of the gifts of emotional awareness is its ability to bring calm to stormy seas. Emotions often leave their mark on the body — tight shoulders, a knotted stomach, or a pounding headache are all reflections of unseen turmoil beneath the surface. By pausing to listen, you can trace these sensations back to their emotional source, easing both mind and body in tandem. When you honor your inner tides, you create space for healing, clarity, and balance — turning turbulent seas into tranquil harbors....<<<Read More>>>...

Wind power produces almost no energy yet UK energy providers still claim to deliver “green” energy – how?

Across Europe and the UK energy prices soared last week and wind power failed to produce any meaningful power. In the words of Norway’s energy minister, “It’s an absolutely shit situation.”

Even during this time of almost zero energy supply from “renewable, “green” energy sources, UK energy providers continue to claim they are supplying 100% “green” energy. So how does the “green” electricity scam work?

It has been a torrid week in the UK and continental European energy markets. A high-pressure system over the North Sea has meant low wind speeds and wind turbines across Northern Europe have struggled to produce much meaningful output. So how have energy companies managed to honour their commitments to supply 100% green electricity?...<<<Read More>>>...

The new scientific priesthood wants complete control of what we are told

 We are all familiar by now with the various efforts that are underway to govern what we are allowed to say, and share, online. But this is a much bigger problem than is commonly perceived – it goes far beyond the ‘mere’ suppression of misinformation or disinformation, as misguided and dangerous as that effort is. 

What it represents is in fact a problematisation of information as such. Increasingly, those who govern us simply take the view that it would be better if we had the minimal necessary supply of curated information, carefully vetted by experts, in order that we should arrive at the decisions they deem to be appropriate...<<<Read More>>>...

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7,000-year-old alien-like figurine from Kuwait a 'total surprise' to archaeologists

A newfound clay head from the sixth millennium B.C. is the first of its kind ever found in Kuwait, but similar finds have been unearthed from ancient Mesopotamia.

Archaeologists in Kuwait have discovered a 7,000-year-old clay figurine that looks eerily similar to a modern-day depiction of an alien.

But while this figurine may look more supernatural than human, its style was common in ancient Mesopotamia, although it's the first of its kind ever to be found in Kuwait or the Arabian Gulf.

The small, finely crafted head, with slanted eyes, a flat nose and an elongated skull, was found during excavations this year at Bahra 1, a prehistoric site in northern Kuwait where a joint Kuwaiti-Polish team has been excavating since 2009. Bahra 1 was one of the Arabian Peninsula's oldest settlements, with occupation lasting from around 5500 to 4900 B.C....<<<Read More>>>...

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A Thought About The Oceans

 So, according to the Daily Mail today, the flat earth conspiracy has been disproven and finally it proves the earth is a globe.

Really.

There are numerous anomalies that contradict that statement.

How come all the oceans are flat? How and where is the water of the oceans curving round the globe? For every 1 mile distance there should be 8 inches of curvature; 10miles distance there should be 66 feet of curvature; 1000 miles distance there should be 6669 feet of curvature and 1000 miles there should be 677,824 feet of curvature ... where on the oceans are there there deviations? Water remains flat all around the globe .... nowhere is water seen to take the shape of any curve. Indeed countless photographs of expanses of water that are dozens of miles long .... show no curvature in the water. 

Another anomaly, if the earth was travelling through space as science claims ... how come the stars above the earth remain the same and have been in the same position above the earth for thousands of years.

 Aircraft always fly in a straight and unwavering direction and there is never ANY adjustment in the flights for curvature. Many commercial pilots have admitted over the years to the earth indeed being a flat plane.

 There are countless other anomalies that question the statement that the earth is round ....

Its likely the powers that be do not want the truth coming out as it would begin the unravelling of countless others theories and claims they have made that are indeed lies and falsehoods 

Where did the UFO and alien PsyOps begin and who was behind it?

 In recent years, there has been a surge in corporate media coverage of unidentified flying objects (“UFOs”) and alien disclosure, with government agencies, intelligence services and space organisations actively discussing the topic. The coordinated messaging across media and government agencies has raised questions about whether this is part of a larger agenda.

In the first part of a series of articles exposing a century of UFO PsyOps, Matthew Ehret explores the role of H.G. Wells, cybernetics, World War II Germany, the RAND Corporation, the US Central Intelligence Agency (“CIA”) and Britain’s Military Intelligence Section 6 (“MI6”).

The following is a summary of the article ‘A Century of UFO PsyOps Exposed Part 1: From War of the Worlds to Laurence Rockefeller’s Disclosure Project’ written by Matthew Ehret and published by The Last American Vagabond on 17 December 2024. Ehret’s article has many more hyperlinks to sources than we have included below.

In recent years, there has been a surge in corporate media coverage of UFOs and alien disclosure, with government agencies, intelligence services and space organisations actively discussing the topic, which has led to speculation about the motivations behind this sudden shift in attention.

The coordinated messaging across media and government agencies has raised questions about whether this is an attempt to deflect attention from other pressing issues or part of a larger agenda, leaving citizens to decide what to believe...<<<Read More>>>...

Ex-Google CEO warns that AI poses an imminent existential threat

 Artificial intelligence has been making headlines for its rapid advancements, from ChatGPT’s conversational prowess to AI-generated art that rivals human creativity. But behind the excitement lies a growing concern among tech leaders: The rise of autonomous AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is among those sounding the alarm, warning in an interview with ABC News this weekend that the next generation of AI could be far more dangerous than the “dumb AI” we see today.

While tools like ChatGPT and other consumer AI products have captured the public’s imagination, they are what experts call “dumb AI.” These systems are trained on vast datasets but lack consciousness, sentience, or the ability to act independently. They are essentially sophisticated tools designed to perform specific tasks, such as generating text or creating images.

Schmidt and other experts, however, are not worried about these systems. Their concern lies with more advanced AI, known as artificial general intelligence (AGI). AGI refers to AI that could possess sentience, consciousness, and the ability to act autonomously — essentially, AI that could think and make decisions independent of human control. While AGI does not yet exist, Schmidt warns that we are rapidly approaching a stage where AI systems will be able to act autonomously in fields like research and weaponry, even without full sentience...<<<Read More>>>...

It’s Time to Unplug from the Matrix Before Our Brains are Totally Rewired

 Wthin 20 years, according to top Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers, nearly half of all jobs currently occupied by humans will be automated by computers or robots. What purpose will these formerly employed individuals fulfil?

The elite of society have been discussing this epic moment for decades.

In April of 2000, Bill Joy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, wrote an article for Wired magazine called “Why the future doesn’t need us.” The premise of the article revolves around the potential for humans to become obsolete. Joy’s work begins by describing his experience of reading a portion of Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski’s manifesto.

Kaczynski targeted and injured computer scientist David Gelernter, one of Bill Joy’s friends. To his dismay, Joy had to agree with Kaczynski in his outlook.

Kaczynski’s manifesto describes a dystopic future in which a ruthless elite eradicate useless humans in the wake of the technological revolution. In an alternate scenario the elite are “good shepherds” that make sure “…everyone’s physical needs are satisfied, that all children are raised under psychologically hygienic conditions, that everyone has a wholesome hobby to keep him busy… These engineered human beings may be happy in such a society, but they will most certainly not be free. They will have been reduced to the status of domestic animals,” writes Kaczynski.

In the interim between the robotic takeover and our potential extinction, our lives as human beings will be greatly impacted. The industrial revolution triggered similar apprehension with the threat of mechanical automation. This new revolution is altering the very genetic code of humanity, re-wiring our brains, and creating new forms of life unknown to history. Technology has enabled our world to be digitally connected 24/7. Tele-medicine will allow doctors to remotely monitor patients health at home using a system of sensors, including your toilet. But what of the human element? We are in an age of seeming connection, but are we actually entering an age of disconnection?

Recent news headlines seem to suggest this may be the case. Our social interactions are changing dramatically due to the prevalence of technology. Our brains are being literally re-wired. Human instincts are being twisted. Our drive to connect with others still exists, but it is directed into artificial settings. Technology is augmenting – and may eventually replace – parts of our humanity that have helped us to survive and thrive for ages. Will we be fully domesticated by our technology? One thing is certain: The idea of being human is about to change dramatically in the digital hybrid age we are entering....<<<Read More>>>...

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Mysterious Objects Filmed Above Clouds Raise Doubts Over ‘Drone’ Explanation

 A passenger on a flight from Chicago (ORD) to Newark (EWR) captured footage (see below) of objects appearing far above the cloud line—at altitudes commercial planes typically cruise.

While authorities have attributed these sightings to “drones,” public skepticism is mounting, as commercially available drones are not capable of reaching such extraordinary heights.

The eyewitness, posting under the username “EasilyAmusedEE,” documented these mysterious objects on December 16, 2024, aboard United Airlines flight UA2359. Armed with an iPhone 16 Pro Max, they began recording roughly 20 minutes into the flight and continued to spot the objects intermittently throughout their journey....<<<Read More>>>...

‘Covid’ liar Whitty promotes 15-minute cities for better health access – no, to serve his masters as he did with ‘Covid’

 England’s Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty, supports the “15-minute city” concept in his annual health report. 

He emphasizes the need for urban areas to provide easy access to essential services like shops, healthcare, and green spaces. Whitty argues that improving walking and cycling infrastructure can enhance public health by encouraging physical activity. 

He calls for city designs that prioritize health through better transport, housing, and pollution control. He also highlights the dangers of urban air pollution, linking it to serious health issues. Whitty urges critics of health measures to propose alternative solutions for improving public health and air quality....<<<Read More>>>...

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As the madness of “Net Zero” accelerates, time has already run out for many of UK’s most vulnerable citizens

 The UK’s reckless and futile “Net Zero” policy is not only going to cost taxpayers trillions of pounds to implement an unreliable energy supply but it is also going to cost lives.

“In a sub-4-degree winter, even one blackout will be catastrophic for tens of thousands of our most vulnerable citizens. One lasting for several days would be a national emergency, requiring the mobilisation of the armed forces to move them into community halls with space heaters until power could be restored,” Richard Lyon writes.

Net Zero is killing our country.

Not long ago, the UK’s Office for National Statistics (“ONS”) asked an interesting question: how has climate change affected the number of people who die from temperature-related effects in the UK?1

Their analysis opened with helpful speculation on scientific topics outside their area of competence: “Climate change is a substantial threat to human health in the UK…Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, floods and severe storms – accepted to be linked to climate change – have increased globally in recent years. The Met Office found that the period 1991 to 2020 was 0.9 degrees Celsius warmer than the 1961 to 1990 average, while the 10 warmest years recorded occurred since 2002…Mental health is a growing concern linked to climate change.”

Of course, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (“IPCC”) have found no such link between human activities and the supposed climate threats they list2, the majority of Met Office weather stations from which the “10 warmest years” claim originate are discovered to produce “junk” and “super junk” data under international quality classification criteria3, and the mental health crisis is the consequence of institutions like the ONS peddling scientifically illiterate climate misinformation.

The results were horrifying – for climate catastrophists....<<<Read More>>>...

The approval of self-replicating mRNA vaccines: a dangerous precedent for health freedom

 The recent recommendation by the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) to approve Kostaive, a self-replicating mRNA (saRNA) vaccine, marks a troubling escalation in the pharmaceutical industry’s push to deploy untested and potentially hazardous technologies on the global population. This decision, which now rests with the European Commission, raises serious concerns about the erosion of health freedom, government transparency, and the prioritization of corporate profits over public safety.

Self-replicating mRNA vaccines, such as Kostaive, are not merely another iteration of traditional mRNA technology. They represent a radical departure from conventional vaccines, introducing a mechanism that allows the injected mRNA to replicate within the body, akin to a viral infection. This “biological printing press” could theoretically amplify the vaccine’s presence and effects indefinitely, creating a cascade of unintended consequences that remain entirely unknown.

The clinical trial data for Kostaive is alarming, to say the least. Across phases 1, 2, and 3a, 90% of participants experienced adverse events after the first dose, with 74.5% reporting systemic reactions and 15.2% requiring medical attention. Five deaths were reported in the phase 3b study alone. These figures are not just statistics; they are human lives and health outcomes being sacrificed on the altar of expediency. Yet, despite these red flags, the CHMP has recommended approval, raising questions about the integrity of the regulatory process and the influence of pharmaceutical companies like Arcturus Therapeutics...<<<Read More>>>...