End of World or End of MAGA?

As you may have guessed (being upright and fogging mirrors) we have two stories on the hot board this morning.  One has those distinctive Biblical overtones.  The other is more like a daytime soap gone off the rails.

It’s all worth going through, because both will be dispensed with so we can jump into some deep AI including a surprising outlook for silver and inflation in our ChartPack this morning.

Still, we’ll keep it short: No point overworking if the Sun takes a dump on us, right?

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  1. Well Amazon prime…got me thinking..hey what about one of those fancy curd cutters.. always wanted one a nice stainless steel one ..so off to Amazon I went.. you know what I found…….are you ready……get set…. The price was… WHEY…..more than I was able to pay…lol lol

  3. (“Not time to hide under the bed with the dust bunnies, but something to be aware of – at least in ham radio circles…
    Lighting this all off was a story on Zero Hedge – “Now That Is A Coronal Hole. Whoa Momma.”, Of course, this coronal hole story has not blinked out Earth yet. “)

    The U.S. power grid is disturbingly fragile—aging infrastructure, centralized control, and reactive planning have left it vulnerable to cascading failures from EMPs, CMEs, or even extreme weather. With over 70% of transmission lines and transformers exceeding 25 years of service, and demand surging from AI data centers, EVs, and industrial electrification, the system is stretched thin. Meanwhile, China has strategically invested in distributed energy systems, smart manufacturing, and industrial resilience. Their grid is increasingly decentralized, backed by robust domestic supply chains and AI-driven infrastructure. If a lights-out scenario hit the U.S., recovery could take months or longer, while China’s layered energy strategy would allow it to maintain industrial continuity. This isn’t just a technical gap—it’s a reflection of two vastly different philosophies: one prioritizing profit For big buck billies pocket pool game and short-term efficiency, the other focused on long-term survival and systemic strength.the epicenter of impact determines the initial severity, but the real danger lies in the cascading failures that follow. Like a row of dominoes, one compromised transformer or substation can trigger widespread outages across interconnected regions. In the U.S., where the grid is highly centralized and aging, this domino effect could lead to months or even years of recovery. The 1989 Hydro-Québec blackout is a chilling example—it collapsed in just 92 seconds from a geomagnetic storm, leaving millions without power. If a major CME or EMP struck today, simulations predict over 300 critical transformers could fail, affecting more than 130 million people. Unlike China, which has invested in distributed backup systems to maintain continuity, the U.S. grid’s fragility makes it especially vulnerable to systemic collapse. It’s not just about where the blast hits—it’s about how deeply the shockwaves ripple through the infrastructure. A total grid outage would be catastrophic—far beyond a mere inconvenience. Without electricity, the systems that sustain modern life—water treatment, food distribution, communication, healthcare, and fuel—would grind to a halt. Within days, urban centers would face dehydration, food scarcity, and sanitation crises. Within weeks, civil order could unravel as desperation sets in.Studies and survival analyses suggest that in a long-term grid-down scenario, up to 90% of the population could perish within the first year. The survivors would likely be those with access to off-grid infrastructure, deep preparedness, or rural self-sufficiency. It’s not just about having supplies—it’s about having the knowledge, community, and resilience to adapt and overcome work the problem.Now i believe that China’s investment in distributed energy and industrial continuity reflects a strategic awareness of this threat. In contrast, the U.S. grid’s centralized design and economic prioritization leave it vulnerable to a domino-style collapse, where one failure cascades into national paralysis designed to fit the business model of pocket pool. The difference isn’t just technical—it’s existential.two years the estimated loss after a total grid collapse would be nothing short of civilizational reset. In less than two years, humanity could lose centuries of technological progress, with estimates suggesting up to 90% population loss in developed nations due to cascading failures in food, water, healthcare, and communication systems. Without electricity, modern agriculture halts, water purification stops, and supply chains disintegrate. Cities would become uninhabitable, and survival would depend on pre-industrial skills—hunting, foraging, and community-based resilience… what’s in tour book of knowledge ..what makes your life worth living giving you a quality of life. in my dark hours I came to realize its not the big things.. its the litt!e things that give ones life pleasure and comfort. It wouldn’t just be a blackout—it would be a plunge into a world resembling the pre-agrarian era, where only the most prepared or rural communities might endure. The loss wouldn’t just be physical—it would be cultural, intellectual, and spiritual. In the wake of a total grid collapse, society wouldn’t just lose technology—it would lose the scaffolding of modern governance, economy, and social mobility. Power would likely revert to localized hierarchies, much like the feudal system of medieval Europe, where landowners or resource holders become de facto rulers, offering protection in exchange for labor or allegiance..In the high-stakes world of modern warfare and global instability, the occurrence of a massive coronal mass ejection (CME) could present not only a planetary threat but also a tactical opportunity. If such an event were predicted to disable power grids, satellite communications, and digital infrastructure across vast regions, it could be exploited by nations looking to shift the momentum of a prolonged conflict. Launching an offensive while the enemy is technologically impaired—blinded by electromagnetic chaos—could shorten wars dramatically. Countries like China, with decentralized energy systems and hardened infrastructure, may retain operational control, while centralized grids such as the U.S.’s could experience cascading failures. The timing of war amidst planetary disruption would signal a brutal synergy between natural catastrophe and human aggression, potentially reshaping geopolitical power in favor of those engineered for resilience.
    besides destroying the whole economy through wars and neglecting our own infrastructure and stability of our own economy by playing big buck billies pocket pool game of more..oh hell I could go on all day on my reflection of what if..but I’m a nobody in the middle of the wastelands of the usa. no edjumification a mental regard of nothing at the bottom of the pile.. ( seriously I don’t wish to insult the mental efficiency of those challenged by comparing them to my limited thought patterns and capabilities)

    • A sailing boat, without any electrical power source (also known as the most expensive way to travel free), remains mobile and unbound and the threats to its survival are simply weather. Whether or not you have your shit together, some paper charts, a sextant, a cool head and strong mind.

      I traveled many miles without GPS (did have the advantage of a good timepiece) and had a decent life aboard with food and water scrounged in the places where my anchor set.

      Sailing is an ancient skill, moved humans all over for tens of thousands of years. And it is pretty benign out there generally. Pays yer money… takes yer chances.

      I hope I run into Andy when he is out sailing the seven seas!

      Stiks

      • I have a sextant.. I just don’t know how to read one..its just a decoration… I was jogging years ago with a friend in the rangers.. he slowed down just because he knew I was stubborn enough that he would have to carry my fat zzz home lol.. two months later we were jogging and I was keeping up with him and realized.. you don’t want to get lost in the wilderness with me lol lol lol you would be lost for sure..lol lo! so the sextant is just for looking at lol lol

        • I have a plastic ‘trainer’ sextant. You should get a book on how to use one. Pretty simple, really. Need a good, accurate timepiece also. Practice the sextant at your home location. You can tell if the Earth has shifted! LOL

    • lb, Trump’s FEMA cuts are already disabling infrastructure across vast regions, welcome to MAGA’s vision of haphazardly cutting govt services:
      https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/12/fema-natural-disasters-eroded-capacity
      “One of the grant programs they cut was the Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities, which was a program that would have funded things like the siren system to line a river like the [Guadalupe] in Kerr county,” he said.

      “Not that many people needed to lose their lives if more mitigation measures had been put in place. With the president cutting a grant program that provides federal funding to increase mitigation in the country, it only is foreboding for the future on what could happen to other communities if they don’t mitigate and they don’t have access to federal funds.”

      • seriously..the big beautiful bill is all optics.. I believe he finally realizes the dollars dead so are all the first currencies.. so prop up the decision makers by pumping more numbers at them .. my thought is to push the noodle a little further.. on FEMA …FEMA doesn’t do anything.. my niece got twenty dollars and a have a nice day in the way of assistance after a dev. just like everyone else it’s a worthless agency.. when it happens it will seem like an overnight collapse..

    • I would bet the hundreds of billions of dollars sent to the coke head in ukraine would cover to cost of protecting the grid. Hell , quit shoveling money to the ILLEGALS, that should cover it. But but, where would the thieves in government get their money?

      • The problem is.. the business model.. for the cost of one large wind turbine..every home could have a 10 kw grid tie system.. depending on how much a tower costs between thirty and three hundred solar towers all standing as a potentially mini grid..that’s with what we are spending now.. it’s against the big buck earners though .so we go by the put your eggs in one basket model .
        the same with greenscaping and CO2 filters..it’s not compatible with executive wages..

    • “If a lights-out scenario hit the U.S., recovery could take months or longer…” If we are inordinately lucky, Mostly, we’ll see fried major transformers. And the overwhelming majority of the transformers in our grid are made in…..Europe. Where the manufacturing economy is…sketchy, these days, to say the least. And, yeah, they’ll likely get hit by the same solar effects we get hit by. So…..

      • Try…ten to twenty years..it’s a national vulnerability. High-voltage transformers and other grid-critical components sourced from China are facing lead times of up to 10 years, driven by a mix of global demand spikes, material shortages, and geopolitical tension…and we are trying to pick a fight with whom..china..Biden gave our reserves to..Ukraine…The United States stands at a precarious crossroads, where its aging electrical grid, foreign supply dependencies, and geopolitical tensions converge into a perfect storm of vulnerability. With over 104 gigawatts of power generation scheduled for retirement by 2030 and only a fraction being replaced by reliable baseload sources, the Department of Energy warns that blackout hours could surge from single digits to over 800 annually. Compounding this fragility is the alarming ten-year backlog on critical grid components—many sourced from China—leaving the nation exposed to supply chain disruptions and embedded security risks. Cyberattacks, extreme weather, and politically motivated sabotage further threaten grid stability, while the rise of energy-hungry AI data centers accelerates demand beyond current capacity. In a grid-down scenario, especially during wartime, the U.S. could be thrust into a pre-industrial state—where survival hinges not on technology, but on decentralized resilience, community cooperation, and spiritual fortitude. The illusion of modern invincibility is cracking, and the consequences of inaction could be catastrophic.The sad part..is we are fragile and dependent because of the business model presently in operation..

  4. ” End of Prime ”

    In the end the stuff is mostly Chinese made anyway so…. Strike while the iron is hot! Trump must throw a direct buyer’s import tariff on $AMZN. And a seller’s out of country patriot charge for the ‘from China directs’. Get them both ways. Jeff rented Venice, he’s not hurting.

    The people who buy/sell on $AMZN may hem & haw about the tariff/tax but will pay and move on.

    “over half of all bills are now paid digitally”

    Nobody is going back to checks and stamps. & nobody is going back to walking around $WMT once or twice a week.

    • [Admin flag – yellow flag down for anti-semitism – time out warning issued. I know lots of people – in the thousands – Jews, Chinese, Indians (here and there), Pakistanis. None fit the descriptions from this reader. We will replay the down, 5-yard penalty. Reader is cautioned that Judaism is a religion, Zionism is real estate notion, and generalizations like “they” needs to be tightly defined next time or off to the penalty box. “They” is perjorative and general – a slur on good people. Pedophiles come from all races, religions, and creeds based on our read of data…Yes, there are bad people. Emotion vs. data check, next time. YMMV]]

      $AMZN = $AmericanZionism ?

      They sell little Kids , for sexual torture and gratification ? Or do you need to subscribe to private perv club to get in on the elite (billionaire) power games ?

      No worries ..in spite of absolutely NOTHING happening to the bad guys and girls, other than badly fumbled coverups. These people looked Us straight in Eyes and flat out LIED about EVERYTHING..the tRumptardians – Making America Gay Again..ain’t that right, theil.

      ! Long Live The REVOLUTION !

      It bee time to Flood the Tree of Liberty ! Biblical F-ing Flood.

      • Admin further notes this could be taken as a call for violence. Moreover, it is not a specific response to anything I wrote – and this is my space. Want to be a firebrad, don’t piss off this audience of (mostly) grownups. This whole shared reality is only one page on God’s yellow pad.

        • $WMT = $AMZN on price.

          Yesterday I posted the Ipad. Here’s a random LG:

          $WMT – $2,899.00 – LG 83″ Class 4K UHD OLED Web OS Smart TV with Dolby Vision G3 Series – OLED83G3PUA

          $AMZN – $2,899.00 – LG G3 Series 83-Inch Class OLED evo 4K Processor Smart Flat Screen TV for Gaming with Magic Remote AI-Powered Gallery Edition OLED83G3PUA

          The thing I noticed is $WMT doesn’t have a storefront on $AMZN. $WMT should put a store front there and drain the traffic. If $AMZN protests, call Sal and create antitrust damage.

      • Hey Raid
        Do you really have any idea what you may be espousing??? Forgive me if I misunderstand, but whatever you are blathering about is not the way. We must resist the pervs as you say, we must resist the pedo….. but we are not the end all be all, we do our best and respect all others, in the end we respect the law of our wonderful nation but we are not the ones who judge, we are the plumbers, the carpenters, the welders, and mechanics, who strive to make our country good for our families. And many of my forefathers and many of yours and those of this reading this have sacrificed everything to bless us with this gift of freedom. Blood may be necessary at an extreme time……. but we are no where close to this…. we are brothers and sisters….. albeit .. a little loud at the dinner table, but siblings nonetheless, and just so you you know you SOB I will stand with my brothers!

        • The issue that crops-up is alternate timelines/realities which devolves into solipsism.

          Decades ago in my timeline amateur commandos took over a DC pizza joint they suspected of being a pedophilia operation. These commandos took an Internet conspiracy to the extremes. Needless to say I didn’t send bail.

          Back there on a different timeline Tom Hanks was locked-up on a prison ship for pedophilia. The USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort were parked off the coasts waiting to jail Congress and others for pedophilia.

  5. you are such a good writer george . the description and expression make for a totally captive read . it marries the memory to the what ifs . facts to hypothetical . just one word for the literary skills in this weekend presentation brilliant. now where was that bloke that called me a sheila

    • I did not call you a shelia. what said if you keep whining you will become one.

      You know I said that same exact thing I said to you, to a PGA Superstar who had amassed millions of dollars and was dying of cancer and complaining about everything. You know what He did as a result.

      He took me out in the garage, Tom Brady (the 7 time superbowl winner) was present as witness. He bet me $10,000 to my 1 dollar. He said place your coffee cup anywhere in the garage. So i set it on the floor infront of me. He grabbed a club, He said I bet you my 10,000 dollars against your one dollar that I can hit this golf ball off the garage door, then it will bounce off that Harley over there hit the tool box and bounce into your cup.

      he stood there shaking, could hardly stand, he had late stage brain cancer. I said I dont want to take your money dude. I looked at Tom and Tom said He is a big boy, he laid his money down on the top of the tool box a bet is a bet. I said ok, How many practice strokes you want?

      He looked at me and laughed and said practice strokes? I will do it on the first try.

      He ligned up the ball with the club, took one back swing, hit the ball off the garage, bounced off the harley, hit the tool box bounced one time landed in my coffee cup.

      I stood there in awe.. i was flaberghasted.

      He looked over at Tom Brady and said easy money! he reached over grabbed his $10,000 cash and my one dollar put it in his pocket, looked at me and said, Nobody is taking my money. not even fuckin trump.

      True Story.

      I said the same exact thing to him earlier that day that I said to you Len.

    • You know he never complained again even to his final breath where He died with a smile on his face. He was always smiling after that. never seen him not smiling.

      I think that is Best Dollar I ever spent.

        • :) Just giving a Len a lil nudge in the right direction.

          You know before He passed away that same superstar pga golfer gave me the putter he learned to play with and a tie that trump wore on the campaign trail when he won his first presidency.

          He smiled really big at me and said I don’t know how to thank you properly. I can’t thank you enough for being my friend. I thought about giving you a bunch of money.

          but I decided these would be the better gift.

          This is the putter I first learned to play with as a little boy and it led me all the way through my entire life till that shot I made in the garage. May it do the same for you. This a tie that trump wore on the campaign trail that lead him to the Highest office in the land. I want you to have that too.

          There is a million putters out there and 100 million ties but Both of these very unique and are special indeed. They took us from being fumbling novices to Masters in our Field.

          May both continue to do for you that which they have done for us.

          I still have both of them, to this very day.

          Good to see ya all.

          The woman will be home in an hour and we are off to the baseball game.

          Until we meet again.

      • watching the cricket mate . smithy is in on song . west indies. probably a trick shot or magnets mate . greatest saying ever in world , oz , is it fair dinkum . real or crook , no in between . so is trumpy or USSA fair dinkum ? if they are id worry

  6. The Russians. Goal is abject humiliation of the west by besting you at your own game.

    In end they win you loose

    Ridicule

    Ivan terrible is fun as well

    2000 years of invasions. Same old dumbies

  7. re: La Perouse; “Economy”
    feat: “Walden”, H.D. Thoreau

    Folks,
    Welcome to the day after prime time. Speaking of Princes gone awol, did you hear about Cinderella’s slippers? “The Mirror” is reporting that gentlemen attending the recent Bezos nuptials in Venice received a pair of handmade ViBi Venezia blue velvet slippers in their loot bags. The bride gifted ladies a pair open-toe black slippers from Amazon.

    After seeing Jerry and George’s parents unexpectedly bump into each other on a cruiseship all those years ago on “Seinfeld”, perhaps it should not surprise that both the Soros and Bezos honeymoons just happened by chance to be in Sicily. Thus it was this past week noted by the above msm outlet a certain Mrs. Bezos had departed early and solo from Sicily next to be seen as a lady in red latex entering a fine dining establishment in Paris.

    Therefore let us again return to the neighborhood of St. Germain where La Perouse restaurant has been serving fine fare and good company since 1766 to citizens ranging from Emil Zola and Victor Hugo to Orson Wells. Apparently the venue receives mention in Proust’s 1913 novel “In Search of Lost Time”. The modern era sees the profiterole (cream puff) pastry being recommended. Fortunately according to “The Mirror”, Mrs. Bezos was joined by the fine company of gentlemen bachelors Mssrs. Sean Penn and Leonardo DiCaprio.

    Commodore comte de La Perouse is a famous French noble and naval commander. One of his minor accomplishments was putting the Prince of Wales and York Fort near Churchill out of commission during the Hudsons Bay Expedition of 1782. Later in the decade he sailed into the Pacific and off the edge of this world having secured his place in history books.

    Let us leave the economy of pumpkin soup behind in Paris for strawberries and cream at Wimbledon. Speaking of which the Princess of Wales was sighted today in The Royal Box attired in a cream ensemble with a matching made-in-UK designer £950 handbag. She wore heels. Flats wouldn’t bear thinking about.

    • re: a woman’s best friend
      feat: “The Pink Panther”, 1963

      Folks,
      What bride wouldn’t be tickled pink if her beloved chipped a few carats off an alleged record 28 carat pink diamond. It’s purportedly mined from Russia’s Far East by Alrosa of Russian and Angolan presence.

      Separately public Telegram channel “Wartime Media” has just published an undated image of a “Russian IL-76 military cargo plane” landing in Tehran from Moscow. As chance would have it, the same plane reached mention in Western msm last year regarding roundtrip cargo flight journeys between India and Armenia by way of Moscow. In the alleged current Tehran image, the aircraft displays the cryllic lettered name of diamond mining collossus Alrosa as well as the company’s logo. The “Wikipedia” entry for the company seem a little bit behind. A listed president, son of a Kremlin official, appears to have moved on to managing the financial affairs of a Russian-born multi-billionaire oligarch proclaiming Finnish and Armenian citizenship. A listed company ceo, a former Russian Minister of Finance, now appears to also be inaccurate. The current ceo is a former provincial official from the Far East and a member of “The Talent Pool of the President of the Russian Federation”. His public press release from last Tuesday on the company’s website claims Alrosa controls 90% of the Russian diamond market and 30% of the overall global market.

      DJ George is on deck with a preview before we get to some “Dark Side of the Moon” tracks. Oh, to think that “Mary Poppins” threw shade on Henry Mancini at the Academy Awards. Hold onto your umbrellas and let’s fly with –
      “The Pink Panther Theme”.

      • “ Excuse me, but does Ure Derg bite ?” – inspector C.

        Inspector C reach’s down to pet Derg, Derg bites Clouseau.

        “ I thought you said Ure Derg doesn’t bite!” – inspector C.

        Bystander – That’s not my Derg!

        • you have to ask the right Question.
          Did Epstein kill himself? well maybe NO.

          Was the dead body hauled from jail cell Jeffery Epstsein?
          What if Jeffy boy is still alive and sQuealing like a pig.
          jeff was a nobody till Gislaine came along, then he became a figure head,,, disposable if the need be.
          “The Rubber Duck ™ reposted
          The Rubber Duck ™
          @TheRubberDuck79
          Jul 11
          ?2 HOURS AFTER JEFFREY EPSTEIN’S BODY WAS FOUND ON 8/10/2019 – THIS MESSAGE WAS POSTED TO 8CHAN FROM INSIDE THE METROPOLITAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER?

          soon after this post went public – 8chan was taken down permanently by Cloudfare.
          ———-“Not saying anything after this please do not try to dox me but last night after the 4:15am count they took him to medical in a wheelchair front cuffed but not 1 triage nurse says they spoke to him. Next thing we know a trip van shows up? We do not do releases on the weekends unless a judge orders it. Next thing we know, he’s put in a single man cell and hangs himself? Here’s the thing, the trip van did NOT sign in and we did not record the plate number and a guy in a green dress military outfit was in the back of the van according to the tower guy who let him thru the gate. You guys I am shaking right now but i think they switched him out.”

          ?? actual post ??”
          https://x.com/TheRubberDuck79/status/1943886280493863232/photo/1
          rubber duck link
          https://x.com/TheRubberDuck79/status/1943886280493863232

          Hell if I know, make believe or real? but what hell makes sense anymore

  10. It was my first time….,
    I have ridden my Harley since I first bought it off a chopper-head in Oakland in 1972. It’s a 1949 Pan Head.., slightly modified into a chopper. Front-end extended a few inches.., baby ape hangers.., custom seat.., and striped of anything not needed. Bare bones.
    Today was the first time I have ever been stopped by the police. I was heading to my favorite, hidden, Mexican restaurant for my huevos rancheros cow-boy breakfast.
    Virtually no traffic., very quiet morning and I was at the only stoplight on Main Street, light changed., I looked around to be sure and pulled out – halfway through the intersection I saw the blue lights come on behind me., and a short bleep from his siren. WTH !
    I went up half a block, gave my hand signal and pulled to stop under the shade of a huge ole tree – right in front of the town funeral parlor. Kick stand, leaned her over and killed it. Stood up and started taking off my helmet. I was not pleased.
    I know most of the deputies and a lot of them know me – for variously reasons.., this was a new guy. Skinny, tall, kind of awkward looking.
    “Good morning.” I said semi-cheerfully., “What can you do for me this morning?”
    He smiled at that and walked up to me. “I have never seen a bike with an antique license plate before.” ., and he really checked out the bike. “So, I am just checking to make sure the plate belongs to this bike.”
    He smiled and looked at me.., “Damn, that is nice. What year is this?” and he bent down to get a better look at the engine. “You keep good care of her.”
    “It’s a 49 Pan Head. Harley.” I was now a little perturbed.., but going along..,
    His radio squawked a bit, but I couldn’t hear what the dispatcher said to him. “Got it – thanks.” He radioed back.
    “How hard was it to get an antique plate?” And pointed at the bike.
    “It was a bitch, actually., but I kept hammering away at ’em. They finally gave up and issued me one.” I tapped ‘Ruth’ with my elbow., just to make sure it was covered by my shirt. [ Yes.., my .45 has a name.]
    “Sorry to have slowed-down your morning – thanks for the info.” and turned and walked back to his black SUV. Never asked for my registration, insurance, license.., nothing. I do believe he was wondering how to get an antique license for his own older bike.
    I slung my leg over the seat., slipped my helmet back on and fired her up.., the ensuing back-fire probably rattled windows in a three block area. I looked in my rear-view mirror – he was staring at me with an “Unfavorable expression”., but stayed in his SUV.

    I gave a hand signal, looked behind for traffic and slowly pulled out.., three blocks up I made my turn to the hidden Mexican restaurant., before I turned, I check my mirror – he was still sitting there.

    • Look, an old guy on a hog; wonder if he is legal? Maybe he just got out of lock-up after serving 30. Let’s get him to hum and tap.

  11. Over on the pay side.., I liked your “Ted-Talk” on silver.., I agree. [ If that means anything.., ]

  12. I dislike Amazon. Bezos doesn’t need my money. It is a purchase hole of last resort, if I absolutely must have something that is not available elsewhere. My first shopping stop is always eBay. Comparison shopping among competing sellers is easy there, as well as selecting the ones with best shipping options. I hate ‘Ground Advantage’. Stuff takes a month or more to dog-paddle across the ocean to get to me.

    • Daughter with the Costco member yesterday picked up for me HP 15.6-in. touchscreen laptop i5 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD 2140073 so I can ready with Windows 11.
      She picks up lots from Costco fo r us.
      Vic

    • It takes so long with “Ground Advantage” because it has to be ship-to-shored.

      It’s shore to be a good time when it arrives… 2 months later

    • I buy things from $AMZN but usually from a storefront and did notice some storefronts have limited selection. Calvin Klein, Adidas, others…

      The last thing I bought non-storefront was a < $20.00 carb kit for my lawnmower. Those crafty Chinese hooked me up. The lawnmower runs great for the DIY special. The local guy wanted $100.00 to diagnose the problem. Pfft. I thought for $100+ Vs < $20 I'll give it a try and smash the lawnmower with a sledgehammer out of frustration for satisfaction and buy a new one if the install didn't work out.

  13. Old World Chocolate hooch
    2 cups raw cacao nibs or crushed roasted cacao beans
    1 cup panela (or brown sugar)
    ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    ¼ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
    1 strip orange peel (optional)
    1 gallon filtered water
    1 packet champagne yeast or wild yeast starter

    all pretty simple stuff..it is t the cacao wine but another version ..the poor boys version..The history of chocolate hooch—fermented cacao beverages—goes back thousands of years and is deeply rooted in Mesoamerican traditions. Long before chocolate became the sweet treat we know today, cacao was revered as a sacred plant and used in ceremonial, medicinal, and even alcoholic forms.Olmecs (circa 1500 BCE): One of the earliest known civilizations to use cacao. Archaeological evidence suggests they may have fermented the sweet pulp surrounding cacao seeds into an alcoholic beverage.Mayo-Chinchipe Culture (circa 3300 BCE): In present-day Ecuador, pottery shards revealed traces of theobromine, indicating cacao use even earlier than the Olmecs. This could rewrite the timeline of chocolate’s origins.
    Maya & Aztecs: While they primarily consumed cacao as a spiced, frothy drink, there’s evidence that fermented cacao pulp was also used to create alcoholic brews. These drinks were often reserved for rituals, feasts, and elite gatherings..IxCacao—sometimes spelled XiCacao—is a radiant figure from Mayan mythology, revered as the Goddess of Chocolate, Compassion, and Abundance. She began as an earth and fertility goddess in a matriarchal society, where tending crops and feeding the people was sacred work. Her gift to humanity was cacao—not just as food, but as a symbol of love, nourishment, and spiritual connection.Though she rarely appeared in grand myths, IxCacao was beloved by the common folk. She walked among them, teaching how to cultivate the land and banish hunger. Later, as patriarchal systems rose, she was married off to the God of Commerce, and cacao became currency—its sacredness commodified. Yet even then, she remained a quiet guardian of the heart, offering comfort to those facing sacrifice and hardship.her spirit is invoked to open the heart, restore balance, and remind us that true abundance includes love, rest, and joy—not just productivity. She’s a bridge between worlds, the sensual and the sacred, the earthly and the divine. In some tellings, she witnessed the rise of human sacrifice during the patriarchal shift, where young women—often referred to as brides of the Sun God—were led up temple steps to be sacrificed in hopes of appeasing the sun and preventing drought.Moved by compassion, IxCacao would walk beside them, offering goblets of sacred cacao wine at each step. It wasn’t just a drink—it was a gesture of comfort, love, and spiritual fortification. Her presence turned a moment of terror into one of grace, reminding the condemned that they were cherished even in their final moments. This act became part of the ceremonial rites, symbolizing her role as a guardian of the heart and a quiet rebel against cruelty.
    now..after visiting with a vintners that made the sacred liquid for a magazine article.thank god vintners are more than willing to assist other non professional wine makers craft their masterpieces. I can tell you for certain..one its not worth the near five hundred bucks a bottle..its good but seriously not that good though.. the second thing..is a thousand cobblets of this while climbing the steps to the alter……they would have to carry my butt up there after just a few..for the traditional ..the cost is much higher.. still not worth the charge they desire from it.. now..I didn’t put the hot pepper in mine..

  14. https://www.spaceweather.com/ tracks all things solar.

    Coronal hole info is down the left side column. The “more data” link brings up an NOAA page that describes the Solar Ultra Violet Imager satellite system. It gives a 15-hour warning when a Coronal Mass Ejection is headed our way.

    The Spaceweather site also keeps track of near-earth asteroids, if you need something more to worry about. The good news is radiation striking the earth from cosmic rays is currently decreasing. This is attributed to the increased solar activity – sort of a tradeoff for potentially having the power grid zapped.

    • Musk is in on it, playing his role in the Werewolf Game.

      Musk will go on, “this time we’ll release the files for real-realz”. Yeah, JFK too. The screeching monkeys will screech, “Musk is gonna do it for real-realz, you’ll see.”

      We all know a 3rd party will not win. ‘Split the ticket and lose the country.’

    • Unfortunately – she did not and can not prove one thing she has said. It is still – “He said – She said”. ., and until those videos and photos hit the internet.., it will remain nothing more than a vicious rumor.

        • Fake is the modern era. Don’t like Obama, he’s got a fake birth cert. Trump will show ya.

          Support Trump, Epstein is fake and a Lib conspiracy. No list is proof.

          JFK – our cockles will be shook. Bleat.

    • HIH, most likely an AI generated fake:
      https://x.com/grok/status/1935307592898916426

      ‘ There is evidence suggesting the “Deadman’s Switch” video is fake. Credible sources like BBC and NBC News report Virginia Giuffre’s death as a suicide, with no mention of the video or murder claims. The video is only shared on unreliable platforms like Rumble and The People’s Voice, known for misinformation. No official verification from Giuffre’s family or legal team exists. Some analyses, including audio comparisons, indicate it may be AI-generated. While some speculate it could be real, no credible evidence supports this. The lack of verification and reliance on dubious sources strongly point to it being fabricated.’

  16. I am seeing ads for Head graphene tennis rackets, etc

    Graphene is the miracle material that is stronger than steel, lighter than paper and the best conductor of electricity on Earth.

    Only one company makes 99.8% pure graphene–synthetic –greater profitability-graphene sells for $ 250,000 to $ 800,000 ton

    “We make the best Graphene in the World!”

    Watch Youtube

    https://youtu.be/oLxQI8RCXjc

    http://www.hydrograph.com

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