2026-01-30
Fact-checking anti-aging meds | Metformin, Rapamycin, NMN
This is a bit dry but has some useful information.
Trump tells Iran: end nuclear ambitions and stop killing protesters or face US military
"We have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be great if we didn't have to use them."
Trump says intelligence released by Gabbard showed Obama ordered other to manufacture intelligence
On Friday, Gabbard released a memo seeking to undercut the findings that Putin tried to swing the election for Trump, but in doing so released documents on claims that are not in dispute.
The memo, as well as another 114 pages of related documents, primarily rested on details discussing whether there was a Russian effort to directly manipulate the actual vote count.
Obama officials at the time, as well as in later intelligence reports, said that the adversary never succeeded in changing any votes.
Gabbard releases 2020 House report on 2016 election interference
DIG-Russia-Hoax-Memo-and-Timeline_revisited.pdf
DIG-Declassified-Evidence-Obama-Subvert-President-Trump-2016-Victory-Election-July2025.pdf
2026-01-29
Stanford study reveals why COVID vaccines cause rare heart inflammation
Myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart, occurs in about one in 140,000 people who receive the first dose of the vaccine and one in 32,000 after the second dose, according to a Stanford press release. Among males 30 and younger, that rises to one in 16,750.
Symptoms of the condition include chest pain, shortness of breath, fever and palpitations, which can occur just one to three days after vaccination. Another marker is heightened levels of cardiac troponin, which indicates that the heart muscle has been damaged.
They found that those with myocarditis had two proteins in their blood, CXCL10 and IFN-gamma, which are released by immune cells. Those proteins then activate more inflammation.
"We think these two are the major drivers of myocarditis," said Wu. "Your body needs these cytokines to ward off viruses. It's essential to immune response, but can become toxic in large amounts."
"One of the most striking findings was how much we could reduce heart damage in our models by specifically blocking these two cytokines, without shutting down the entire (desired) immune response to the vaccine," Wu told Fox News Digital, noting that a targeted, "fine‑tuning" immune approach might be enough to protect the heart.
"This points to a possible future way to prevent or treat myocarditis in people who are at the highest risk, while keeping the benefits of vaccination," he added.
The findings were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
"This is a very complex study," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel told Fox News Digital. "Myocarditis is very rare, and the immune mechanism makes sense."
"Myocarditis is worse with COVID — much more common, and generally much more severe." Wu agreed, adding that COVID infection is about 10 times more likely to cause myocarditis compared to mRNA-based vaccines.
The researchers emphasized that COVID-19 vaccines have been "heavily scrutinized" for safety and have been shown to have an "excellent safety record."
In rare cases, however, severe heart inflammation can lead to hospitalizations, critical illness or death.
"mRNA vaccines remain a crucial tool against COVID‑19, and this research helps explain a rare side effect and suggests ways to make future vaccines even safer, rather than a reason to avoid vaccination," Wu said.
"The overall benefits of COVID‑19 vaccination still clearly outweigh the small risk of myocarditis for nearly all groups."
Symptoms of the condition include chest pain, shortness of breath, fever and palpitations, which can occur just one to three days after vaccination. Another marker is heightened levels of cardiac troponin, which indicates that the heart muscle has been damaged.
They found that those with myocarditis had two proteins in their blood, CXCL10 and IFN-gamma, which are released by immune cells. Those proteins then activate more inflammation.
"We think these two are the major drivers of myocarditis," said Wu. "Your body needs these cytokines to ward off viruses. It's essential to immune response, but can become toxic in large amounts."
"One of the most striking findings was how much we could reduce heart damage in our models by specifically blocking these two cytokines, without shutting down the entire (desired) immune response to the vaccine," Wu told Fox News Digital, noting that a targeted, "fine‑tuning" immune approach might be enough to protect the heart.
"This points to a possible future way to prevent or treat myocarditis in people who are at the highest risk, while keeping the benefits of vaccination," he added.
The findings were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
"This is a very complex study," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel told Fox News Digital. "Myocarditis is very rare, and the immune mechanism makes sense."
"Myocarditis is worse with COVID — much more common, and generally much more severe." Wu agreed, adding that COVID infection is about 10 times more likely to cause myocarditis compared to mRNA-based vaccines.
The researchers emphasized that COVID-19 vaccines have been "heavily scrutinized" for safety and have been shown to have an "excellent safety record."
In rare cases, however, severe heart inflammation can lead to hospitalizations, critical illness or death.
"mRNA vaccines remain a crucial tool against COVID‑19, and this research helps explain a rare side effect and suggests ways to make future vaccines even safer, rather than a reason to avoid vaccination," Wu said.
"The overall benefits of COVID‑19 vaccination still clearly outweigh the small risk of myocarditis for nearly all groups."
Is your Protein Powder safe from Lead?
There are similar issues with dark chocolate, where the California standards are too strict.
This everyday vitamin could be the closest thing we have to an “anti-aging pill”
I take claims with some skepticism, but I think that vitamin D is a good supplement to take.
2026-01-28
Democrats are being told to "get shot" for the anti-Trump resistance
What we're hearing: The grassroots wants more. "Some of them have suggested ... what we really need to do is be willing to get shot" when visiting ICE facilities or federal agencies, a third House Democrat told Axios.
"Our own base is telling us that what we're doing is not good enough ... [that] there needs to be blood to grab the attention of the press and the public," the lawmaker said.
A fourth House Democrat said constituents have told them "civility isn't working" and to prepare for "violence ... to fight to protect our democracy."
A fifth House Democrat told Axios that "people online have sent me crazy s*** ... told me to storm the White House and stuff like that," though they added that "there's always people on the internet saying crazy stuff."
Between the lines: While other Democratic lawmakers said their discussions haven't gone that far, nearly every one who spoke to Axios cited examples of voters' panic and fury fueling demands to adopt brute force tactics.
https://www.google.com/search?q=did+the+left+say+that+to+draw+attention+to+the+protest+somebody+needs+to+be+shot&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1159US1159&oq=did+the+left+say+that+to+draw+attention+to+the+protest+somebody+needs+to+be+shot&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCTMxNzE5ajBqN6gCCLACAfEFilLUlyR0DC7xBYpS1JckdAwu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Targeting of Lawmakers: Reports in July 2025 indicated some individuals identifying as Democratic voters told lawmakers they must be willing to "get shot" for the anti-Trump resistance.
Minneapolis Protests (2026): In January 2026, after a protester named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis, far-left groups were described as attempting to provoke violent clashes with police to create "viral moments" to draw attention to their cause.
"Our own base is telling us that what we're doing is not good enough ... [that] there needs to be blood to grab the attention of the press and the public," the lawmaker said.
A fourth House Democrat said constituents have told them "civility isn't working" and to prepare for "violence ... to fight to protect our democracy."
A fifth House Democrat told Axios that "people online have sent me crazy s*** ... told me to storm the White House and stuff like that," though they added that "there's always people on the internet saying crazy stuff."
Between the lines: While other Democratic lawmakers said their discussions haven't gone that far, nearly every one who spoke to Axios cited examples of voters' panic and fury fueling demands to adopt brute force tactics.
https://www.google.com/search?q=did+the+left+say+that+to+draw+attention+to+the+protest+somebody+needs+to+be+shot&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1159US1159&oq=did+the+left+say+that+to+draw+attention+to+the+protest+somebody+needs+to+be+shot&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCTMxNzE5ajBqN6gCCLACAfEFilLUlyR0DC7xBYpS1JckdAwu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
"Assassination Culture" Claims: In 2025, some commentary highlighted that certain far-left social media users have "sanctified" violence against right-wing figures as a form of resistance. Some critics have argued that a segment of the far-left excuses or celebrates political violence online.
Minneapolis Protests (2026): In January 2026, after a protester named Alex Pretti was shot and killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis, far-left groups were described as attempting to provoke violent clashes with police to create "viral moments" to draw attention to their cause.
2026-01-27
Mexico Reclaiming Territory
https://www.facebook.com/reel/834725522947023
At three minutes there are quotes of Mexican officials asserting that there are 39.9 Mexicans in the United States, and that they are, "reclaiming our territory."
2026-01-26
Minneapolis Explodes After ANOTHER ICE Shooting
The entire video is interesting.
This is the very short version...
The Mysterious Plaque Reversing Effect of Lycopene
0 seconds ago
Tomatoes are food. Healthy food. Roma tomatoes have enough lycopene for the whole day so I eat 1 or 2 per day.
Trump CONFIRMS Democrats WORST NIGHTMARE at Davos While Everyone was Worried About GREENLAND!!
This video is interesting.
Europeans would be better off if they had listened to Trump
"I think we are past Munich now," one unnamed European diplomat told Politico, referring to Britain's 1938 appeasement of Adolf Hitler. The diplomat continued, "We realize that appeasement is not the right policy anymore," apparently suggesting that Europeans must stand up to Trump, who they see in the role of the new Hitler. Another European diplomat anonymously told Politico, "Our American Dream is dead. Donald Trump has murdered it." Others, only slightly less dramatically, warned of "dark times" to come.
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Here's the thing. If Davos was a wake-up call for European leaders, it was a wake-up call to tell them they should have listened to Trump for the last decade...
First, Trump told Europe: You're killing yourself with mass migration. Stop. Second, Trump told NATO: You've got to spend more on your own defense. Third, Trump told the European Union: You're hurting yourselves with draconian regulations. And fourth, Trump told former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and others: Don't build the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. It's a terrible idea to depend on Putin's Russia for your energy.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/4432331/europeans-better-off-if-they-listened-to-trump/
Here's the thing. If Davos was a wake-up call for European leaders, it was a wake-up call to tell them they should have listened to Trump for the last decade...
First, Trump told Europe: You're killing yourself with mass migration. Stop. Second, Trump told NATO: You've got to spend more on your own defense. Third, Trump told the European Union: You're hurting yourselves with draconian regulations. And fourth, Trump told former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and others: Don't build the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. It's a terrible idea to depend on Putin's Russia for your energy.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/4432331/europeans-better-off-if-they-listened-to-trump/
2026-01-24
The Night Texas Hit 140°F (60°C) During a Thunderstorm
The atmosphere is inherently turbulent, so it doesn't surprise me that weird weather can happen.
I don't think that humans can survive 140 degrees for four hours. Reportedly, people took shelter in storm cellars and basements and used wet cloths to cool off.
I'm not sure how many people had air conditioning in 1960, although it became more common in the 60s and 70s.
This is a rare meteorological event. If it happened today, we would probably survive because of AC, although we might be pretty hot for a while.
It goes without saying that unnatural events can produce deadly heat. I'm thinking of nuclear weapons. In the (unlikely) event of a nuclear blast, you should stay indoors, preferably in a basement for about 3 days. Reportedly, radiation from fallout will drop by 99% in 49 hours. However, being indoors doesn't guarantee your safety, and reportedly you have about 45 minutes after the blast to evacuate the affected area, which in theory could spread over a large area. Since nuclear weapons produce an EMP, it is possible that nothing electrical will work.
Just as a precaution, I keep a supply of bottled water, enough to last a few days.
2026-01-23
Daniel Naroditsky cause of death
The world-renowned chess grandmaster and recent Stanford graduate is believed to have died due to cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, exacerbated by drugs in his system, according to the report.
The new findings ruled that his death was accidental and probably stemmed from an undiagnosed condition — but noted that Naroditsky had ingested both methamphetamine and kratom, and that likely was a contributing factor. The presence of such drugs can "increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmia,"
The new findings ruled that his death was accidental and probably stemmed from an undiagnosed condition — but noted that Naroditsky had ingested both methamphetamine and kratom, and that likely was a contributing factor. The presence of such drugs can "increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmia,"
2026-01-22
How long would you survive with no DNA?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3oLIDaElaE
Our cells need RNA to perform their functions, and they make RNA by transcribing DNA. The RNAs are used up very quickly because they act like instructions from the cell's nucleus to the cell's machinery.
Los Pollos Hermanos fried Chicken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONEShChb8qE
Los Pollos Hermanos is a fictional restaurant in Breaking Bad. I translate the name as "The Chicken Brothers".
2026-01-21
80% of tax revenue in Chicago goes to public official pensions - Google Search
AI Overview
Key Details:
Property Tax Focus: The "80%" figure primarily refers to the portion of property tax dollars directed to pensions, not all city tax revenue (like sales tax, etc.).
Property Tax Focus: The "80%" figure primarily refers to the portion of property tax dollars directed to pensions, not all city tax revenue (like sales tax, etc.).
Escalating Costs: Pension costs have skyrocketed, increasing nearly sixfold from $478 million in 2014 to $2.75 billion in 2024.
Budget Strain: These pension obligations consume a huge chunk of the city's budget, with some estimates showing pensions taking up about $1 in every $5 of the city's overall budget.
Reasons for Crisis: Years of underfunding, poor investment returns, and constitutionally protected benefits have built up massive pension debt.
In essence, Chicago's property taxes are heavily skewed toward paying down pension debt, a major financial challenge for the city.
2026-01-20
Firefighters trusted the cat
I haven't been able to verify the story with Google, but it seems convincing.
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