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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

30 August - AM - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 6

8:40 am MDT

Incidence of neonatal sepsis after universal antenatal culture-based screening of group B streptococcus and intrapartum antibiotics: A multicentre retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To compare the incidences of early and late-onset neonatal sepsis, including group B streptococcus (GBS) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) before and after implementation of universal screening and intrapartum antibiotics prophylaxis (IAP). Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Eight public … Continue reading → read more
Nickel allergic contact dermatitis
A 41-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with a 1-month history of erythematous, pruritic papules on the abdomen. The periumbilical skin had 2 symmetric erythematous plaques with overlying scaly, hyperkeratotic tissue and eczematous papules (Figure 1A). The lesions were … Continue reading → read more
International normalized ratio and activated partial thromboplastin time testing
International normalized ratio (INR) and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) have limited clinical utility Bleeding history is the most important predictor of an inherited bleeding disorder The INR and aPTT have poor sensitivity (1.0%–2.1%) for bleeding disorders. 1 Clinicians considering … Continue reading → read more
Another Path to Intelligence
Same path as ours actually if you understand the demands made to manage fingers and tenticles. That advance alone helps to explain advancing intelligence in biology. That may even be enough. It is always all about networking and speed and precission are second to all that. So a naturally networked sritter will be a smart critter. Recall that our complex brain is completely new and even novel. all other creatures do quite well without it. Our autonomic nervous system shows ample decission making capacity as well so perhaps we need to acknowledge that our cerebaum is someth... read more
Similarity Between Schizophrenia and Dementia Discovered for the First Time
we must start lookig closely at our data sets. It is way to easy for a second phenom to be simply obscured and then dismissed as an error. It really takes BIG data to overcome this type of bias. That is almost impossible when the research has an agenda.. What this shows is that there is a separate pathology at work that expresses as brain degenration and it conforms to alzheimers. this today becomes a diagnostic problem we need to get it right. *Similarity Between Schizophrenia and Dementia Discovered for the First Time* *August 4, 2022* https://neurosciencenews.com/ftd-schi... read more
Blowhole wave energy generator exceeds expectations in 12-month test
I like this. Done right we have a two way bellows able to extract a serious portion of the passing wave stroke. We are taliking about a simple restricted two way annulus able to convert the natural pressurev stroke either way. hopefully without valves. I am glad that even the first outing has been positive. Thse can also be built into breakwaters in particular which are already controlling wave action. Then we will see artificial reefs with maximal wave action to work with. We may start this in Haiwaii where we already have natural reefs to work with as well. *Blowhole wa... read more
Life hacks from India on how to stay cool (without an air conditioner)
It is not just India where things simply get too hot. My own go to is to simply fill a bathtub and make the temperature around ten degrees less than body temperature and then simpy soak in it for half an hour at least. wrapping a wet towel around your head is also excellent sense as that is exactly where you are in danger. Otherwise learn to find tree based shade and even hep creare it. We are taliking about a ten plus drop in temperature under a large tree drawing water and exhaling hunid air. great on a truly hot noonday.. *Opinion: Life hacks from India on how to stay co... read more
Implantable Ice Pack Relieves Pain Without Freezing
Cooling a recent injury with ice can be one of the most effective ways to ease pain without medication. But ice is bulky and imprecise, and, it melts. But what if you could shrink an ice pack that never melts … Continue reading → read more
Titanium Jaw Successfully 3D-Printed and Implanted
Move over, Iron Man. Titanium is next. Mouth and throat cancer can lead to the removal of the jawbone where tumors are. Replacing the jaw is essential for a person to be able to talk, eat, and drink again. But … Continue reading → read more
Virtual Mirage6 hours ago
Variety
Bullet Points * Industrial espionage, theft of trade secrets, and how much poison can you pump into an unsuspecting public…more here. You just have to love the plague. * We know that the plague vax (a) doesn’t keep you from getting the plague; (b) doesn’t keep you from spreading the plague; (c) is […] The post Variety appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
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From Jenna Orkin Catastrophic flooding in Pakistan leaves families stranded without aid Armenia: Geography as Geopolitical Kryptonite Swiss group to launch petition to rethink nuclear power plans Texas Crypto-Mining Rush May Need as Much Power as Entire State of New York In Poland, where coal is king, homeowners queue for days to buy fuel His emotional support animal is an alligator. They sleep in the same bed 1. The US sailed warships through Taiwan Strait for the first time since Pelosi's visitFormer FBI official says Russian, Chinese, and Iranian spies could have tried to... read more
High Percentage of COVID Deaths Had 3rd Shot, More Excess Deaths After 4th Shot.
Currently, many countries around the world are promoting the second COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for the elderly, many of whom have already received their first booster shots. Under these circumstances, the transparency and openness of information about the safety of … Continue reading → read more
Quercetin: What It Is and Why You Need It
This well-known and widely studied flavonoid is a potent antioxidant with several therapeutic actions Flavonoids are one of nature’s many therapeutic gifts. Widely found in fruits and vegetables, these phenolic substances have antioxidant properties that protect cells from free radical … Continue reading → read more
New Studies Test Quercetin and COVID-19 Outcomes
Studies suggest this antiviral, anti-blood clotting, anti-inflammatory is an effective therapeutic Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, good doctors have done what good doctors do and have given their patients safe and effective therapeutics to treat COVID-19. While public … Continue reading → read more
The Antitumor Effects of Quercetin
This remarkable compound is racking up an impressive list of research-backed therapeutic credentials Quercetin has a wide range of benefits, which has made it useful for a variety of different health conditions. In the past two years, the antiviral benefits … Continue reading → read more
8 Foods, and Other Methods to Relieve Cancer Pain, Chronic Pains
Pain is a common symptom of cancer patients. According to surveys, about 30 percent to 50 percent of cancer patients have pain problems, and more than 80 percent of terminal cancer patients experience pain. Most cancer patients must continually rely … Continue reading → read more
Michael West8 hours ago
Booster targeting Omicron strain approved
Australia’s medical regulators have given a green light for a COVID vaccine that will target the Omicron variant. The Therapeutic Goods Administration granted provisional approval to Moderna’s bivalent COVID vaccine, the first of its type in Australia. The bivalent vaccine will be able to trigger an immune response against the original COVID variant and the […] read more
QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce should rack off back to Ireland
If there’s one bloke who represents everything that’s wrong with corporate Australia, it’s QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce. read more
Michael West9 hours ago
Power pole points to charge electric cars
Electric car drivers without garages will be able to plug into power poles on NSW streets under a trial. The federal Australian Renewable Energy Agency on Tuesday announced $871,000 for an Australian-first roll out of 50 points. Agency CEO Darren Miller says they hope to see the points deployed across Australia, which allow for top […] read more
Charles Frith9 hours ago
Spit Balling (Just Another Hypothesis)
Years ago, at work, we'd just won a new global client. I don't recall why, but I was being vocal and a bit too candid. The client, a female, overheard me and without any aggression said 'opinions are like assholes, everyone's got one'. Maybe that's why they made me get up front to get the energy going in the conference room. Dancing is one of my favourite things so not the hardest corporate task I've been burdened with. So yeah, this is just an opinion. When Mar-A-Lago was raided by the FBI and you know, accusations of evidence being planted, and evidence being carted out, yadda ... read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
President Biden Says MAGA Republicans Are 'Semi-Fascist'
*Daily Mail:* *Biden goes primetime to talk about 'the battle for the Soul of the Nation' after calling MAGA Republicans 'semi-fascist': President will speak Thursday about 'fighting for Democracy' at Philadelphia's Independence Hall* * President Joe Biden will deliver a primetime speech on Thursday night on the 'continued battle for the Soul of the Nation' * Speech will be at Philadelphia's Independence Hall * Comes as Americans prepare to vote in November midterm election * 'He will talk about the progress we have made as a nation to protect our democracy, but how our ri... read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Lies and More Lies
Did public health officials and politicians have the Shame & Conscience portions of their brains surgically removed prior to March 2020? read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Belgium Energy Minister Says Europe Is Facing Terrible Winters Due To the Energy Crisis For The Next 5 To 10 Years
Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten in Brussels, July 2022. She advocates greater measures to reduce energy costs for consumers, like freezing natural gas prices. Hatim Kaghat—Belga/Reuters *Fortune:* *Europe could face ‘terrible’ winters for a decade due to energy crisis, one official warns* This year, Europeans have struggled with record-high energy prices as extreme weather and the war in Ukraine put unprecedented stress on the market. While heat waves are drying up some of the continent’s key shipping routes and threatening nuclear energy production this summer,... read more
Patriot Humor – If It Looks Like A Monkey, Smells Like A Monkey…
If it Looks Like a Monkey, Smells Like a Monkey…Teach the KidsGreetingsStudent LoansTaxationNevermindIt’s Not FunnyGirlfriend“Science”Turn it off, Then onInclusive SocietyRules for TheeGo GreenRudy Said…Mar-a-LegoGood HandsThe New IRSCartoons Read more excellent articles at The Patriot Post read more
Politically Diseased NY Times Sees ‘Racism, Stigma And Fear’ In Name ‘Monkeypox’
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times Health and Science reporter Andrew Jacobs made the August 24 edition with a ridiculous and ideologically diseased story on monkeypox, “Racism, Stigma and Fear: Why Experts Want Monkeypox Renamed.” Are monkeys spreading monkeypox to humans? Researchers say the answer is no. But recently in Brazil, the unfounded fear that monkeys […] read more
While Rest Assured It Can Never Happen, What Would Global Decarbonization Actually Cost? Part III
By Robert Lyman and Dr. Jay Lehr ~ The Future Even more guesswork is involved in estimating the costs that the countries of the world will bear to attain decarbonization by 2050. The International Energy Agency in 2021 projected that, to achieve a “clean energy pathway”, international public finance would have to provide about $40 […] read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Iran's President Warns Israel It Will Be Destroyed If They Launch A Military Strike On Tehran's Nuclear Program
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a press conference in Tehran on August 29 2022. (AFP) *Daily Mail: **Iran's president threatens to DESTROY Israel if the Jewish state carries out military strikes on Tehran's nuclear program* * Israel is suspected in carrying out several attacks targeting Iranian nuclear sites * President Ebrahim Raisi warned Israel during a rare news conference on Monday * He said that 'acts of sabotage' by Israel could 'not stop' Iran's nuclear program Iran's president has threatened to destroy Israel if it carries out military strikes on Te... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
U.K. Intelligence Says Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu Has Been Sidelined By President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) attends a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow weeks after he ordered his country's troops to invade Ukraine *Daily Mail*:* Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu 'is side-lined by Putin - with commanders briefing Vladimir directly - and is routinely ridiculed by his own soldiers', British military reveals* * Sergei Shoigu is 'ineffectual and out-of-touch', Russian soldiers believe * He is seen as lacking serious military experience and is criticised by his troops * British MoD said the veteran politician is now being... read more
Jury finds Larry Amero guilty of murder
The Vancouver Sun is reporting that "Hells Angel Larry Amero, accused of conspiracy to commit murder in both the targeted execution of Duhre and the fatal shooting 11 months later of Duhre’s associate Sukh Dhak, was convicted on both counts." "Amero’s co-accused Rabih (Robby) Alkhalil was convicted of both conspiracy and first-degree murder in Duhre’s death. And he was found guilty of plotting to murder Dhak. The next court appearance in the case is Wednesday to fix a date for sentencing." This is a landmark decision and is the first semblance of justice we have seen since the S... read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
August 30th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 588
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post August 30th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 588 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
Tuesday August 30th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Tuesday August 30th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
DC Schools Extend Deadline of COVID Vaccine Mandate, as Judge Overturns DC Government Worker Mandate
DC Schools Extend Deadline of COVID Vaccine Mandate, as Judge Overturns DC Government Worker Mandate In a significant about-face, government officials in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 26 postponed a policy that would have required proof of vaccination for COVID-19 for all students age 12 and over for the new school year. by Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D., The post DC Schools Extend Deadline of COVID Vaccine Mandate, as Judge Overturns DC Government Worker Mandate appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
DeSantis Pulls Out of Lee Zeldin Fundraiser After Meeting with Billionaire Donor Who Just Gave More Than $400,000 to Kathy Hochul
On Sunday evening the New York Post reported, “An unforeseen tragedy forced Governor DeSantis to reschedule his trip to New York,” Zeldin spokeswoman Katie Vincentz said, declining to elaborate. “While we’re rescheduling with Governor DeSantis for a later date, tonight’s fundraiser will proceed and is expected to raise almost a million dollars.” (link) Monday afternoon […] The post DeSantis Pulls Out of Lee Zeldin Fundraiser After Meeting with Billionaire Donor Who Just Gave More Than $400,000 to Kathy Hochul appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Food Safety News10 hours ago
R-CALF sees MCOOL opening for beef because of new EV origin requirments
Any resurrection requires at least a little faith. Nobody has more confidence than R-CALF’s CEO Bill Bullard for the return of mandatory county of origin labeling, or MCOOL, for meat. MCOOL is popular with many consumers and America’s livestock producers. Congress repealed MCOOL in 2015 after the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled it harmed Canada... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News10 hours ago
Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish
Scientists have assessed the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods for norovirus in shellfish. They found such techniques are ready to substitute current methods despite some limitations. Bivalve molluscan shellfish (BMS) contamination with norovirus is a significant public health risk. Contaminated foods, such as oysters, may harbor concentrations of viral genomes and a large diversity... Continue Reading read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
August 30, 2022: Reader Tips
For you motorcycle aficionados, tonight we present the 1969 film, Easy Rider. Your 2-wheeled, 4-wheeled, or other tips are mightily appreciated! Bonus: Gad Saad appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show this past evening. read more
Food Safety News10 hours ago
FDA detaining papaya, dried peppers from Mexico at U.S. border
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links to... Continue Reading read more
Michael West10 hours ago
No dole rise in federal budget: minister
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has ruled out a lift in unemployment benefits in the October budget, citing fiscal constraints. But the Greens say allowing people to remain in poverty is a political choice. Australia’s peak welfare group wants the JobSeeker payment rate to be lifted from $46 to $70 a day. The Australian Council […] read more
Democrats’ Plan To Bury Virginia In California’s Idiocy
“When Democrats controlled both houses of the Virginia legislature, they passed a law binding the state to the automobile standards dictated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), according to The Hill. Republicans have thus far failed to repeal the … Continue reading → read more
The Lucifer Principle
If you want to know what causes barbaric nomads to unite under the banner of a new religion founded in the desert wasteland of Arabia and smash into the civilized world, carving out a vast global empire and converting hundreds of millions of people to their desert religion, you should read Howard Bloom’s 1995 book, *The Lucifer Principle*. Here’s an excerpt from the book’s Chapter 1, “Who is Lucifer?”: “Nature does not abhor evil; she embraces it. She uses it to build. With it she moves the human world to greater heights of organization, intricacy, and power. “Death, destruction... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
France Warns It May Have To Ration Energy Suplies This Winter
France has warned companies they may have to ration energy this winter. Pictured: A cooling tower is seen at one of France's nuclear power plants. France generates some 70 percent of its electricity from a fleet of 56 nuclear reactors, 32 are currently offline either for routine maintenance or to evaluate corrosion risks *Daily Mail:* *France warns it may have to RATION energy this winter* * Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne urged French businesses to reduce consumption * She said the government was already drawing up contingency plans * One such plan included a 'quota trading s... read more
Covert Geopolitics11 hours ago
UNDERNEATH ISRAELI TOURIST RESORTS LIE THE REMAINS OF ONCE-THRIVING PALESTINIAN TOWNS
Between the two historic Palestinian port towns of Haifa and Akka – both occupied since 1948 – there exists a lovely bay called the Bay of Haifa. The cities were subjected to a heavy ethnic cleansing campaign, and now they consist of a majority Jewish Israeli population. Several Zionist colonies were established across the Bay … Continue reading UNDERNEATH ISRAELI TOURIST RESORTS LIE THE REMAINS OF ONCE-THRIVING PALESTINIAN TOWNS → read more
Residents Refuse To Be Forced From Homes Won Through Past Struggle
Forty years ago, residents of Philadelphia won a subsidized housing community in the area known as Black Bottom after fighting the discrimination and displacement being used to clear the way for University City. Now the city is allowing that community, 72 residences called University City Townhomes (UCT), to be sold for gentrification. Clearing the FOG spoke with Rasheda Alexander, a resident of UCT, and Sterling Johnson of Philadelphia Housing Action about their efforts to protect UCT and stop the wave of evictions and displacement that primarily target low income black and brown... read more
Record Cold In Australia
“The temperature in Alice Springs has dropped below zero degrees Celsius for 12 consecutive mornings. According to the Bureau of Meteorology – which has been keeping records of temperatures in Alice Springs for 81 years – that has surpassed the … Continue reading → read more
Virologist Dr. Poornima Wagh With Dr. Lee Merritt:  “It’s Not Just Virology That’s a Scam. Most of Pathology Is Actually Fraudulent.” “People Are Waking Up Very Quickly.” “I Think This Is the Beginning of a Tsunami.”
Virologist Dr. Poornima Wagh With Dr. Lee Merritt: “It’s Not Just Virology That’s a Scam. Most of Pathology Is Actually Fraudulent.” “People Are Waking Up Very Quickly.” “I Think This Is the Beginning of a Tsunami.” [Truth Comes to Light editor’s note: Below we are sharing a recent video by Dr. Lee Merritt wherein The post Virologist Dr. Poornima Wagh With Dr. Lee Merritt: “It’s Not Just Virology That’s a Scam. Most of Pathology Is Actually Fraudulent.” “People Are Waking Up Very Quickly.” “I Think This Is the Beginning of a Tsunami.” appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Michael West12 hours ago
Building approvals suffer 17.2 pct fall
Building approvals tumbled 17.2 per cent in July in the face of sky-high building costs and interest rate hikes. The sharp decline was led by a lack of approvals for apartments, with a 43.5 per cent fall in private sector dwelling approvals recorded when houses were excluded. House approvals remained flat, rising 0.7 per cent […] read more
New Mandala1 day ago
Southeast Asia Research Symposium Call for Papers: New Mandala x ANU CAPSS
We are excited to host the Southeast Asia Research Symposium in collaboration with the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Students’ Society. This is a great opportunity to present research in a relaxed setting and hear from diverse student speakers from a range of disciplines. This symposium event will be held from 5-7pm on... The post Southeast Asia Research Symposium Call for Papers: New Mandala x ANU CAPSS appeared first on New Mandala. read more
Up-to-date With The Big Bang, Mass, And Protons
Not all that much to do with Hank’s recent blog about the *Galileo document that isn’t*, but a note about how Einstein could be somewhat “pig-headed”, similar misunderstandings and new developments in contemporary fundamental physics. read more read more
More Than Twice As Fake
Academics and the press have been failing at their predictions for as long as they have been making them. But instead of retraction and mea culpa, they simply double down with their misinformation and propaganda. read more
New Mandala12 hours ago
Blockchain against climate change: perspectives from Indonesia
In Indonesia blockchain can be strategically utilised and developed for environmental protection. The post Blockchain against climate change: perspectives from Indonesia appeared first on New Mandala. read more
The Last Refuge12 hours ago
Tucker Carlson Highlights the False Premise of the Demand Inflation Argument as Energy Becomes Scarce and Economic Collapse Looms
During his opening monologue tonight, Tucker Carlson becomes the first mainstream pundit to point out the lies in the central bank argument. The federal reserve and EU central banks claim they are raising interest rates to stop inflation by slowing demand. A demand side approach. However, it isn’t demand driving inflation; it’s the cost of […] The post Tucker Carlson Highlights the False Premise of the Demand Inflation Argument as Energy Becomes Scarce and Economic Collapse Looms appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

We are the builders of form, and we summon our builders. And those who would enter the house of Buddha which is the house of Taurus must leave behind their stubbornness, their separatist ways and their indulgence and indifferent consciousness. Those who would enter four-by-four the mighty square of life must learn to understand what is the sangha of the Buddha—what is the community of light and what it is for and why it does appear in the sky as the sign appearing of far-off worlds: the sangha of the Buddha. -Gautama Buddha, Pearl 27:4 ……............ And you must be astute after th... read more 

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