Hodgepodge: All things that don't fit on-going threads

[norman]

This 'motivational' video is a mix of great advice and wrong interpretation (at least in the visuals), IMO.

Such great advice tied down to such a naff interpretation that pisses it all away on a material gain theme for life.

I'd ask the producer to reconsider and to reset it in a spiritual context. To keep it spiritually simple, as in faith versus the mind's bullsht.

Maybe others will get what I mean or maybe they will reject my criticism and identify well with this version of things.

The producer has a whole channel full of these 'motivational' videos.

The title of this one was a little more enticing than most but it remained trapped under the same glass ceiling as the others I've looked at.

[ Maybe, if your dream is to gain gain gain more more more influence and control, this channel full of videos is a good one to bookmark ]

Your mind is your first rebellion
The Growth Paradox

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MozSZJGgtZU

[BMJ]

How influencers would act during a nuclear attack... according to AI

[norman]

I must have listened to more than a dozen David McGowan interview podcasts, some of them several times over, but until now I'd never seen him and had no idea what he looked like. He doesn't look much like I'd imagined he did but his voice is unmistakable.

Here he is/was sitting in a TV studio for an interview. He died (suspiciously) nearly a decade ago so this recording must be quite old even though it was only uploaded to youtube a year ago.

I'm gradually gathering material and my own thoughts for some kind of big project based on the general theme of the faked 60s cultural revolution and the dark underbelly of the era I grew up in and lived through.

While rooting around for stuff still new to me I was delighted when this popped up. A high quality video of Dave McGowan running through the basic skeleton of the contents of his book "Weird Scenes Inside The Canyon".

That book (actually, only the interviews he did to promote it) was the starting point for myself and probably a lot of other people's re evaluation of the society we've been living in all these years. But, it's only a starting point. The full story is going to be mind blowing.



Weird Scenes Inside Laurel Canyon: Covert Ops & the Hippie Dream with Dave McGowan
Michael Parker Media - Apr 26, 2024

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ESQELQBaG8c

[RunningDeer]

You were never too sensitive.
You were never too reactive.
You were just trained to give away your power like it was a bunch of free samples in a food court a mall.
But not anymore.

This isn’t about becoming emotionless in any possible way.
This is about emotional discipline.
It's about reclaiming your identity from this entire system that we have that trained us to be agreeable, compliant and digestible.

This is your declaration of independence.
This is your declaration of self-respect.
It's the signal it says, ”Access to me is earned and not everyone qualifies.”

• Chase Hughes
• 711K subscribers

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=MMCGerYI44I

[RunningDeer]

30 Minutes of Brutal Dental Truth That Could Save Your Health

Want to achieve optimal health from the inside out? Discover the holistic dental approach that transforms your oral health and overall well-being. Get expert care from the team at Casuarina Dental—book your consultation today and take the first step toward a healthier future!

In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Dr. Maria explores the crucial connection between oral health and overall well-being. She emphasizes that 90% of diseases originate in the gut, which begins with the mouth. Dr. Maria discusses how the bacteria we chew can affect our health and shares actionable tips to improve oral hygiene habits. Listeners will learn about the significant impacts of oral health on the brain, heart, and even sexual performance.

Join Dr. Maria as she challenges common myths and encourages listeners to adopt small changes for a healthier life. Be sure to take notes and share this valuable information with friends and family!

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=H4ZKO-bU2WY

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:24 - Categories of Oral Health Habits
00:02:48 - Understanding Cavities as Bacterial Infections
00:04:35 - Demineralization vs. Remineralization
00:05:58 - Reversing Cavities: The Healing Process
00:13:51 - The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Health
00:15:06 - How Bacteria Spread from the Mouth to the Body
00:16:29 - The Link Between Oral Health and Systemic Diseases
00:19:39 - Frequency of Dental Visits: A Holistic Approach

[norman]

A Log Stove


Source: https://www.rumble.com/video/v4pmjsu/?pub=1yatds

[Orph]

Posted by norman (here)
He doesn't look much like I'd imagined he did but his voice is unmistakable.

Put a wooden 'dummy' in his hand and he could be a sensational ventriloquist.

[Johnnycomelately]

Posted by norman (here)
A Log Stove


Source: https://www.rumble.com/video/v4pmjsu/?pub=1yatds

Well that looks smart. Gotta have a block though, a length like that meant for splitting into firewood. Could do this without electrics, just an axe. Would need something to bind the pieces after the centre was cleared. Wire, string, leaning-rocks. Side air-hole too, unless the various rough assembly worked for airation.

Very pleasant, the cooking. If you could cycle the stove, wet it to douse it but not need a day to relight it, more the better. I think I’d relax after dinner, and watch it burn down.

If your life was ever in dire need of a smoky fire, you could aproximate this with a stack of tires.

[RunningDeer]

Your Reality is Manufactured

We are living almost in the Truman show. If you start trying to get out crazy stuff starts happening. You get canceled. Think about the people getting canceled it's bizarre. And one of the things that happens is Truman starts to see cracks. He walks randomly into a building that he never goes into one day and the elevator door is open. There's no elevator. It's just a break room for all the actors in the Truman show.

He sees through the set and he sees behind the scenes one day. Which is like someone in our life realizing that marketing and advertising and all this kind of stuff is ruining us. It’s building a prison that we can't see, just like in the Truman show. He starts questioning reality. The moment he does that everyone around him steps in and says, “Whoa, whoa man, you need to come back. Come back to earth. You come back here and stay here. You need to stay here.”

Which is like what do our friends do when we start going, ”Hey, I don't wanna do this anymore. I don't wanna to do that. I don’t want to participate in that any more.”

It's very eerily similar. Truman is willing to die for the truth. And if you're in the business of finding truth and your price isn't your life, then you are for sale. Your version of truth is FOR SALE.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kCJ31G6_MG4

[Johnnycomelately]

Good thread for an oddball story, thanks RunningDeer!

Nothing wild, a story about maritime incident response, comparing Australian structure of authority with that used by the UK. UK’s way is deemed better, by the author, because one person is invested with control of the various agencies responding.

Besides the obvious imperatives of any big industry, like good design, manufacturing, operation, and administration, safety is a prime concern. Emergency response is the tip of that spear, but even there there are layers and protocols that impede action. Brings some meaning to the difficulty of implementing ”Can’t we all just get along?”.

Headline refers to an (huge) official report on the 2022 tug-rescue of a bulk freighter off the coast of New South Whales, Australia.

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/securi...lays-tug-times

Accidents
COLUMN | Bulk carrier grounding in Australia highlights dangers of incident response delays [Tug Times]


Alan Loynd

Published on:
27 May 2025, 2:58 am

My hackles rose when I learned in these columns that the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) had issued formal recommendations to a salvage provider when it released its report into the near-stranding of the bulker Portland Bay off the coast of New South Wales in July 2022.

As we all know, salvors are handsome, brave and diligent people who always use their best endeavours to solve whatever problems are thrown at them, so how can they be criticised?

To answer this question, I read the report. It is a book-length document, said to reflect one of the most comprehensive investigations in nearly two decades, and it leaves no turn unstoned (not a typo).

In addition to addressing the salvors, it contains formal recommendations to no less than three federal and state agencies.

For those readers who are not familiar with the case, the facts are briefly as follows.

Portland Bay had been berthed in Port Kembla, but all parties agreed that an approaching storm made it necessary for the vessel to put to sea to ride out the bad weather. The master decided not to go 50 nautical miles offshore, as required by the ship’s SMS manuals, but to remain closer to shore where he thought the weather would be better.

In the early hours of July 4, 2022, with the vessel 12 nautical miles off the coast, she developed engine problems and started to drift towards land in gale force winds and a heavy swell.

The master spent some time assessing the situation before he alerted the authorities, then there was a further delay when the New South Wales authorities did not immediately pass the news to the national responsible body, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Meanwhile, the ship made several emergency broadcasts and a formal request for assistance before a harbour tug was despatched some two hours after the first alert. This was SL Diamantina, a harbour tug with no ocean towing capability, which arrived five hours after the ship was disabled.

By this time, the ship had drifted to within one nautical mile of the coast and had managed to drop both anchors, which held her for the time being.

As the report emphasises, anchors are not designed for use in extreme weather, but in this case they worked, and there is a sobering photograph in the ATSB report that clearly shows how close the vessel came to disaster.

I am in awe of the crews who went out in those conditions, and it seems to me they represent all that is good about Australian tug people.
Two more harbour tugs, Bullara and SL Martinique, arrived five hours after the ship anchored, and managed to take it under tow using a towing arrangement that was far from ideal.

However, they moved the casualty away from the coast before one of the towing lines parted and the ship started to drift back towards land. Once again, she made successful use of her anchors to prevent a catastrophe, but overnight she gradually crept towards the rocks.

At this point I will interrupt the narrative to reiterate what I feel was not sufficiently emphasised in the official report. These three tugs (at least one of which had only three men on board) sailed to assist a vessel in distress even though they were not really equipped for the work.

The report tells us that the swells ranged from five to nine metres, which is pretty horrendous even for an oceangoing tug, yet these harbour tugs went out and did their best. I am in awe of the crews who went out in those conditions, and it seems to me they represent all that is good about Australian tug people.

Their bravery deserves to be rewarded, and I wish the report had said that.

Meanwhile, it seems that the two tugs that arrived after SL Diamantina had been sent by the appointed salvor, United Salvage.

The salvor was criticised in the report for being, "severely limited in its ability to provide the salvage services required as it did not own or operate any towage vessels so was reliant on towage providers. This limitation was not made clearly known to the ship’s master, owners or managers or the involved agencies to allow them to properly assess whether the most suitable towage vessels…...had been promptly deployed."

As a result, I withdraw my objection to the treatment of the salvors. It is difficult to argue with the findings in the report, and my hackles are now firmly back in their original position.

Another fact that emerges is that there was an emergency towing vessel (ETV) available in Newcastle, but Svitzer Glenrock was not deployed until much later than it should have been.

The investigation found that a key factor in the prolonged exposure of the ship and its crew to stranding was, "the extensive delay in tasking the state’s nominated ocean-going ETV, Svitzer Glenrock."

The report says the Port Authority of NSW had assumed the lead in the response, with AMSA and NSW Maritime as support agencies, and the initial request to AMSA for Svitzer Glenrock to be activated was made around noon on the first day.

Unfortunately, the request was lost between the various agencies and was not followed up for many hours. Once again, it is hard to argue with this finding.

Eventually, the casualty was taken in tow by Svitzer Glenrock, which proceeded to Port Botany. The port was opened as a port of refuge and all ended well.

It might be worth considering a model closer to the SOSREP system, in which a capable individual is given sweeping powers to tell people what to do.
It is interesting that a recent report from the other side of the world also found that potentially dangerous delays were caused by lack of proper communication between the parties involved.

The Dutch Safety Board criticised the response to the firefighting and rescue operation on the car carrier Fremantle Highway in 2003, which it says was made more difficult due to the poor communication between the various emergency services involved.

A spokesperson is quoted as saying, "emergency aid in the North Sea must be put in order as soon as possible. In recent years, the safety board has regularly pointed out that the Coastguard Centre is not sufficiently capable of taking control when it has to collaborate with other parties. It does not help that multiple ministries share the administrative responsibility for the coastguard."

I do not believe the situation in Australia is quite so bad, especially since AMSA has a maritime emergency response commander (MERCOM), who is supposed to take the leading role in maritime emergencies. Unfortunately, MERCOM can only operate if somebody remembers to inform him or her that there is an emergency in the first place.

In addition, MERCOM’s terms of reference include a requirement, "to consider the reasonable views and positions of involved states and stakeholders" – a recipe for delay if ever I heard one.

It might be worth considering a model closer to the SOSREP system adopted by the United Kingdom, in which a capable individual is given sweeping powers to "kick a** and take names" and tell people what to do.

In fairness, I suppose I should tell you that the people at AMSA only partially agreed with the safety issue about response coordination, and did not agree with the other comments that were aimed at them.

Nonetheless, they have undertaken a review of their procedures, emergency towing capability, and emergency coordination arrangements. They have (surprise, surprise) increased staff and training and undertaken a comprehensive review of the so-called National Plan.

Among AMSA’s disagreements with the report is that it included a disproportionate focus on the incident response, whilst not adequately considering the responsibilities of the ship’s master and owner, particularly with regard to engaging commercial towage at the earliest possible moment. As an unbiased observer who has read the report, I find this disappointing![/quote]

[RunningDeer]

Artificial Sweeteners: The Truth About Stevia, Splenda & More

CRITICAL TAKEAWAYS:

• Some sweeteners alter gut bacteria in ways that WORSEN glucose control
• A 150-pound person would need 19 diet sodas daily to reach toxicity limits
• Individual microbiome determines whether sweeteners help or harm YOU

• Sean Hashmi, MD
• June 1, 2025
• 90.2 K subscribers

Alternative Sweeteners WARNING: The 2022 Cell study that changed everything about artificial sweeteners and blood sugar

Discover why some artificial sweeteners might be making your diabetes WORSE, not better...

Dr. Sean Hashmi, board-certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine specialist, reveals evidence-based insights about alternative sweeteners. In this video, you'll discover exactly how different sweeteners affect your blood sugar, weight, and gut health without the confusion and misinformation.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=zs2GAopTtXY

00:00 - Introduction: The Cell Study That Changes Everything
01:31 - The 4 Categories of Alternative Sweeteners
04:42 - Why People Use Sweeteners (And Should They?)
06:26 - Safety Deep Dive: FDA Limits & Cancer Myths
11:57 - Blood Sugar Impact: Short vs Long-Term Effects
15:15 - The Gut Microbiome Discovery
17:15 - Weight Loss: Does It Actually Work?
20:33 - Appetite & Cravings: The Hidden Problem
23:58 - Gut Health & Digestive Issues
27:36 - Sugar Alcohols: Benefits vs Side Effects
29:51 - My Evidence-Based Recommendations
32:40 - The Bottom Line: What You Should Do

An AI short:

While artificial sweeteners are promoted as a tool for 'reducing sugar intake and managing blood glucose', they may have unintended consequences:

• Glucose Intolerance: Altered gut bacteria can disrupt insulin sensitivity, leading to poorer blood sugar control, especially with chronic use.
• Increased Appetite and Cravings: Sweeteners can confuse the brain–gut axis. Your body gets a “sweet” signal without the expected calories,

[RunningDeer]

NEVER Drink Baking Soda Until You Watch This! (7 min)

• Dr. Eric Berg DC
• 13.5 M subscribers
• May 31, 2025

Is baking soda safe to drink? It has been used in countless natural remedies, but are there any baking soda dangers you should be aware of? Watch this video before drinking baking soda or using a baking soda remedy!

How to make natural toothpaste: The #1 BEST Remedy for Dental Plaque (TARTAR)

Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline compound made naturally by the pancreas to help neutralize stomach acid as it enters the small intestine. A poorly functioning pancreas can result in bloating, diarrhea, and constipation.

Baking soda can work as a temporary solution for an acid stomach, but not for indigestion! Indigestion is caused by low stomach acid, so baking soda would only worsen the problem. Apple cider vinegar and betaine hydrochloride can help with indigestion.

GERD and acid reflux are also related to low stomach acid, but baking soda can help temporarily. ACV and betaine hydrochloride are better long-term solutions. Baking soda can also help with gastritis, but it should be taken with zinc carnosine for this problem.

Stomach acid should be highly acidic with a pH between 1 and 3. Drinking baking soda for long periods can neutralize your stomach acid, inhibiting your ability to digest protein, absorb B12, and absorb minerals. Low stomach acid can also lower your ability to kill microbes and pathogens in your food.

Baking soda neutralizes the acid in your mouth and is an excellent addition to toothpaste. It can also help relieve itching related to a kidney problem and enhance athletic performance!

Baking soda consumption can help prevent kidney stones and can also be helpful if you have a UTI.

Baking soda can be used topically for certain insect bites, especially for fire ant bites and bee stings. It can also be used as pest control for insects like cockroaches.

Don't take baking soda with vinegar or lemon juice! This creates a significant amount of carbon dioxide, which can leave you feeling bloated.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=nZo7c-nR1Ts

0:00 Introduction: Is baking soda safe to drink?

0:39 Baking soda health benefits

0:49 Baking soda for an acid stomach

2:49 Baking soda for teeth and oral health

4:33 How to safely use baking soda

5:11 Other natural remedies using baking soda

[RunningDeer]

Jeff Foxworthy's Ultimate Redneck Wedding Story (9 min)

• @JeffFoxworthyofficial
• June 6, 2025
• 80K subscribers

From a last-minute wedding invitation to a Motel 6 experience I’ll never forget, this story has it all—family, ferrets, and a dead deer at the reception!

Join me as I take you through the most redneck wedding of all time, complete with an above-ground pool altar and a shirtless best man lighting firecrackers.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=l1KtQssK5-g

[RunningDeer]

• 2:30 minutes
• Wings and Wildlands
• June 5, 2025
• 246K subscribers

Wings and Wildlands is the home of "Falconry and Me", Fable the Raven and our new adventures now renovating a Scottish homestead to reach our goals for a more sustainable and self-sufficient life.

Our channel has evolved over the years and we are so thankful for everyone of our amazing followers who have supported us all the way.

We look forward to sharing all our new adventures with you,

Amy & James x

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y5LxoQsBe2Q

Fable, the Raven | Out and about with my free flying Raven

Spend a little time with me and Fable outside in our garden. A lot of people ask me about whether Fable comes out of her aviary - here's a little of what she gets up to.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YNlCkirkgD8

[RunningDeer]

Wire puzzles often require patience and persistence. The objective is to remove the handle piece from the frame.

Rat Race

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=pGggaWA6mcY

The general approach:

1. Understand the Objective: The goal is to remove the handle from the frame. This typically involves manipulating the wire in a series of steps to disengage the handle.
   
2. Examine the Puzzle: Carefully inspect the wire puzzle. Look for any movable parts or joints that might allow for separation.
   
3. Plan Your Moves: Think about the sequence of movements that might lead to the handle's removal. This could involve twisting, pulling, or sliding parts of the wire.
   
4. Trial and Error: Gently attempt different movements to see how the parts interact. Be patient and avoid using excessive force, as this could damage the puzzle.

[RunningDeer]

3000 people, three languages, and one Haifa all singing Koolulam and hoping that the 'One Day' is near…

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XqvKDCP5-xE

Matisyahu - One Day (Official Video)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WRmBChQjZPs

"One day this all will change."

One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)

Sometimes I lay
Under the moon
And thank God I'm breathing
Then I pray
Don't take me soon
'Cause I am here for a reason

Sometimes in my tears I drown
But I never let it get me down
So when negativity surrounds
I know some day it'll all turn around because...

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play

One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)

It's not about
Win or lose
'Cause we all lose
When they feed on the souls of the innocent
Blood-drenched pavement
Keep on moving though the waters stay raging

In this maze you can lose your way (your way)
It might drive you crazy but don't let it faze you, no way (no way)
Sometimes in my tears I drown (I drown)
But I never let it get me down (get me down)

So when negativity surrounds (surrounds)
I know some day it'll all turn around because...
All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play

One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play

One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)

One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence
Down with the hate

One day this all will change
Treat people the same
Stop with the violence
Down with the hate
One day we'll all be free
And proud to be
Under the same sun
Singing songs of freedom like

One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)

All my life I've been waiting for
I've been praying for
For the people to say
That we don't wanna fight no more
There will be no more wars
And our children will play

One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)
One day (one day), One day (one day)

[Delight]

This testimony touched me so deeply. This man has lived in a hell which many are living in. Sometimes it looks less dramatic. He has a message for all of us dealing with the seductive EVIL that SEEKS to break us and the possibility of redemption.

Man becomes Demonic S*x Slave w/ Wyatt Coats

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XvcqdbEIO1M

[RunningDeer]

Pro Tips: Hidden Car Features

90% of drivers have NO IDEA these features even exist — but they could save you thousands in car repairs.

In this video, I’m revealing 17 hidden car features that automakers never advertise. These hidden features include the recirculation button trick, key fob brain hacks, engine color coding, and even built-in night vision.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=kzVJlkS5zgg

0:00 Introduction
0:25 Secret 17
1:48 Secret 16
2:55 Secret 15
4:20 Secret 14
5:37 Secret 13
6:59 Secret 12
8:00 Secret 11
9:20 Secret 10
10:26 Secret 9
11:53 Secret 8
13:27 Secret 7
14:48 Secret 6
16:18 Secret 5
17:54 Secret 4
19:30 Secret 3
20:41 Secret 2
21:54 Secret 1

[norman]

I was going to introduce this lady a "normie", and she probably is, mostly, but I googled her and found out she's a media 'spiritual' guide.

It came up on my Youtube suggestions and I gave it a click because of the title. In the end, I was quite impressed with her smooth-old-riverstone kind of blindfolded intellect. I can tell she means every word of it's sterile statement on the state of the world. It didn't feel like it was meant for me. It felt like it was meant for normies who need a light touch nudge to stay on their own case. To that end, it's a good video to share with the normiest of normies you know.

Society’s Great Gaslight: Everything is Back to Normal After Covid

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=pOsn8MlMcgA

[grapevine]

That's Teal Swan norman and she's been on the spiritual/alternative circuit for many years. She had quite the following and then, like so many others, fell from the pedestal she was put on. Personally I like and respect her story, feel she's genuine, a survivor, and living her own truth. She was the first person I saw on YT who claimed that as a child she'd been taken to the forest, given a head start and hunted by a group of men as part of ritual abuse/sport.