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2026-09-22
2026-09-21
2026-09-20
Trump says some childhood vaccines will be split into separate shots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZZDSBxKvXo
I'm quite disappointed with Trump. This is an issue that has been very thoroughly studied.
Google AI:
There is no credible scientific evidence demonstrating that vaccines cause autism. Decades of rigorous global research involving millions of children have consistently shown no causal link or association between vaccination and autism spectrum disorders. [1, 2, 3]
The overwhelming scientific and medical consensus is supported by major global public health organizations, including the National Academy of Medicine, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and the National Medical Association. [1, 2, 3]
The Origin of the Myth
The belief that vaccines cause autism stems from a single 1998 case series published by Andrew Wakefield in The Lancet. The study suggested a link between the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism based on just 12 cherry-picked children. It was later discovered that the data was fraudulent and methodologically invalid. The Lancet fully retracted the paper, and Wakefield lost his medical license. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Scientific Findings
Since then, numerous large-scale epidemiological and cohort studies have definitively debunked the link across three major areas of concern:
- The MMR Vaccine: Massive global studies tracking millions of children across the U.S., Denmark, the U.K., and Japan found absolutely no difference in autism rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. [1, 2]
Why the Misconception Persists
The primary driver of the myth is temporal coincidence. The first noticeable signs of autism typically manifest in toddlers around the exact same age that children receive their routine early childhood vaccinations. Because these two events happen around the same time, it can easily lead to the false assumption that one caused the other. [1, 2, 3]
The Actual Causes of Autism
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that begins well before birth. According to the Autism Science Foundation, the primary causes include: [1, 2]
- Genetics: Strong hereditary factors account for most cases, with single gene variants and familial risk playing massive roles.
2026-09-18
2026-09-17
Rabies Situation In North Carolina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0m_istxe9M
I have heard that raccoons are common carriers of rabies.
Exposure to rabies requires immediate treatment, or it is 100% fatal.
Exposure to rabies requires immediate treatment, or it is 100% fatal.
Animals have the potential to carry multiple diseases. I'm not going to be petting any wild animals.
2026-09-16
2026-09-13
2026-09-12
Psychiatrist: “Everyone Is Wrong About The Lindsay Clancy Case”
The correct statistic is that there are roughly 10,000 live births in the United States daily.
2026-09-11
This Tiny Puppy Picked a Fight With the Wrong Dog
16 hours ago
The labrador is teaching him the most important skill a dog will ever need: napping.
Inside 9/11: Zero Hour
National Geographic made an excellent documentary, Inside 9/11: Zero Hour. I used to watch it every year because I felt it was important for the country to remember what happened and to remain vigilant.
The video used to be free online, but now it is hard to find. It doesn't appear to be on a streaming service. I would have thought that Disney+ would have it because they have National Geographic videos.
A couple of years ago I was able to purchase it on YouTube.
I found a free version on a California Community College website:
2026-09-09
The First National Champions of ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irbTfp-TtiU
Someone I know is a huge fan of the game, and an official.
This Opioid Should Be Taken Off the Shelf Right Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcbPfKd_Fqw
I remember taking codeine cough syrup as a kid. I'm not sure how common it is now.
2026-09-07
What people who NEVER get dementia do EVERY morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZtqUFUDTfo
I don't know how accurate this is.
As a side note, reportedly, walking ten minutes after eating prevents sugar spikes. Actually, I never feel like exercising after eating.
2026-09-06
2026-09-05
The Android Tablet Problem
The Android Tablet Problem
I have seen professionals, such as medical personnel and mechanics, carry tablets with them to do whatever work they need to do. In these cases, a larger screen makes sense. Tablets could also be useful for students who need some sort of portable screen to do their schoolwork.
I feel the same way about laptops. For decades, I have known many people who wanted a laptop instead of a desktop computer, but they really didn't need the portability. They just thought laptops were "cool." However, laptops often cost more than desktops and are full of compromises. The components are designed for portability, which means you take a hit in performance, while the keyboard and screen are far worse than what you can get with a desktop.
Portable devices are also almost never upgradeable, even for things like memory and storage.
If I needed a portable screen, then a tablet would make sense, but I don't. I paid around $420 for a 16-year-old 32-bit iPad, and I never got my money's worth out of it. I still have it, but it is so out of date that it won't run anything.
The best tablets, which cost quite a bit of money, can outperform a desktop computer, especially the ones from Apple, which are almost always more powerful than their Android counterparts. However, who needs super-desktop performance in a handheld device? Only people who do high-productivity work, such as video editing, really need that kind of performance. But for this kind of work, why not use a desktop computer?
The low-end iPad (https://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-11-inch-Display-All-Day/dp/B0DZ77D5HL) has performance comparable to that of a good-quality laptop and outperforms some older desktops. For the mundane tasks that most people will perform on a tablet, this is more power than they need. In past years, budget iPads have been discounted on Black Friday to around $220, which would be a steal today. I suspect they won't be quite that cheap this Black Friday.
I've seen budget Android tablets that aren't as powerful, but they are less expensive and still perfectly adequate for basic tasks.
When it comes to Apple versus Android, I definitely prefer Apple's operating system. It is more intuitive, far less complicated, and, in my experience, less prone to viruses. I've seen people get viruses on their Android phones. My past experience with tablets is that I also prefer the feel of Apple devices in my hands. They seem to have a better tactile experience.
Amazon makes the Fire line of tablets. Although they retail for $150 or more, they are often half-price on Black Friday, and I paid $80 for mine. The newer models aren't much more powerful than the 2019 model I bought, and their processor performance is poor. However, they were designed for streaming video, listening to audiobooks, and reading books, whether from Amazon or another company such as Netflix. At these tasks, these cheap tablets work amazingly well. They can also play some Android games.
If I needed a portable screen for watching videos, then a Fire tablet would make sense, but I don't. I found mine useful exactly once, when I took it on vacation.
For basic Internet tasks such as web browsing and email, Fire tablets work, but they are slightly slow.
2026-09-04
Show me your hacks
Some of these are interesting.
I would never eat food off the couch.
2026-09-01
Is this trans thought experiment just wrong?
16 hours ago (edited)
A person's feelings about their body do not make a man a woman or a woman a man, nor is it possible to make the switch. A trans person will never be able to produce children. The changes are cosmetic only and don't change the fundamental reality of a person's biology. It seems to me that people are sold a lie about gender affirming care.
From what I read, some people do benefit psychologically from surgery. However, this is a serious operation that does irreversible damage to the body, with potential complications. Maybe psychological care would be more appropriate?
Some of us didn't exactly win the genetics lottery. We have to deal with the reality of our bodies instead of some fantasy. Surgery only becomes needed when it is medically necessary.
Lindsay Clancy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_the_Clancy_children
Conservative talk radio thinks that she should be found guilty.
One lady called into the Clay and Buck show and said that they don't understand psychosis. She said that she had wanted to kill her children, but got medical help and now takes antipsychotic medication. The lady said that she is afraid to stop taking her medication.
I find it easy to believe that people can go crazy. I already have that opinion about a few people. It appears that mental illness is fairly common.
I think that for a woman to kill her children is a crazy act by definition. There might be a few rare psychopaths who don't care and think that they can get away with the crime, but I doubt that they would try to kill themselves afterward. However, even psychopathy is a form of mental illness, although it is not the kind of crazy delusion where they don't know what they are doing.
Trying to kill oneself by simply jumping out of a second-story window is illogical, if not crazy, or it could be a carefully planned manipulation.
Apple's Trick to Make You Pay Twice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3EHfpkmnpA&t=1342s
There is much overlap in the capabilities of the different Apple devices. Phones and tablets have gotten very powerful, with some of them being as powerful as desktop computers. However, for anything that requires effort, a desktop computer is far easier to use.
I can use my phone to write an email. For a short email or text message, it is convenient. However, long messages take too long to write, and I would rather use a computer.
I have found tablets useful mainly when I was traveling and a portable screen was handy, but my phone is also a portable screen. Tablets are also useful in businesses where a portable screen is necessary.
There is much overlap in the capabilities of the different Apple devices. Phones and tablets have gotten very powerful, with some of them being as powerful as desktop computers. However, for anything that requires effort, a desktop computer is far easier to use.
I can use my phone to write an email. For a short email or text message, it is convenient. However, long messages take too long to write, and I would rather use a computer.
I have found tablets useful mainly when I was traveling and a portable screen was handy, but my phone is also a portable screen. Tablets are also useful in businesses where a portable screen is necessary.
2026-08-31
Florida Girl Ate The E. Coli Blueberries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgxcHP5ulD0
I've been eating frozen blueberries. Sometimes I don't even thaw them. They make for a nice cold treat.
Reportedly, a cup of blueberries per day will help with brain health. (The same video recommended taking a multivitamin daily for brain health.)
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