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| Five Grammar Habits Every Writer Should Adopt - by Melissa Donovan… |
| Posted on Sunday, January 11 @ 00:01:06 PST (2 reads) | |
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On writing forward:
can you imagine a nutritionist who eats exclusively at fast food restaurants? A personal trainer who never exercises? A writer who can’t be bothered with grammar, spelling, and punctuation?
in most professions, best practices and tools of the trade are mandatory. If you want to be a doctor, you have to earn a phd. If you want to land a job in accounting, you need math skills. But writers can easily finagle around best writing practices, especially with the increasing accessibility of self-publishing.
basic grammar skills used to be mandatory — not just for writers but for all high school graduates. These days, you can get out of college with a degree but no clue how to properly structure a sentence or differentiate between they’re, their, and there.
i’ve lamented the fact that grammar is absent from education. But i’m even more saddened by the absence of good grammar among self-proclaimed writers. |
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| Joe Germanotta talks New Years resolutions for 2026, future goals with Joanne Tr |
| Posted on Sunday, January 11 @ 00:01:06 PST (1 reads) | |
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Lady gaga’s father, joe germanotta, sat down and chatted with #powerjournalist markos papadatos about his new year’s resolutions for 2026 and future goals with second wind media and joanne trattoria.
byron pulsifer once said: “imagine, dream, and believe in yourself. With determination and belief, you will be surprised at what you accomplish.” This quote applies to joe germanotta.
new year’s resolutions for 2026
on his new year’s resolutions for 2026, germanotta shared, “to keep sober. I focus on prayer to keep me going and meditation. I go to church every day. I get up early at 6:30 a.M. Every morning and i get my coffee and i sit in church and i hear a story. That’s the way i listen to it.”
on the title of the current chapter of his life, germanotta revealed, “no secrets!” “Everything is an uphill battle,” he explained.
germanotta on the success of both of his daughters
he shared that he is proud of his daughter, natali, on the success of her fashion businesses, which include on stage essentials and natali alexander, as well as stefani’s (lady gaga’s) success with her “mayhem” album, tour, and sold-out madison square garden shows.
“i am so proud of both of my daughters. They have taken after our footsteps,” he excaleimed. “My wife is very, very successful with the born this way foundation. Stefani is obviously successful, and now natali has really kicked into gear with on stage essentials and natali alexander.”
“natali sold out of the scarves,” he exclaimed.
germanotta on what he envisioned the high school version of himself doing at this stage of his life
when asked what he envisioned the high school version of himself doing at this stage of his life, germanotta responded, “i couldn’t wait to start studying in college and going after my vision and my career. I went to school for hotel restaurant management, and i ended up studying a lot of computer science, business law, and marketing, but not a lot of cooking.”
“there were cooking labs, where it was more scientific about the chemistry of foods but after that, i couldn’t wait to get to work. The first company i worked for was a public accounting firm in the hotel restaurant space and i worked on feasibility studies for hotels and restaurants, and back one of the feasibility studies i worked on was the grand hyatt with donald trump,” germanotta elaborated.
superpowers of choice
his superpowers of choice would be flight and invisibility. “I would love to fly since that would help me get around much faster, or i would be invisible. That would be great,” he admitted.
second wind media
germanotta is thrilled with the success of second wind media, his social media, advertising, and marketing company. “It is going spectacular,” he exclaimed. “When gabby gabriel first approached me to do it, she wanted to initially help me with my social media and rebranding. She was doing that gratis. Then, she asked me if i would consider working with her and starting a business, so we founded second wind media, and we are almost equal partners. She is more of a partner than i am because she does most of the work.”
“i told her that i think there is a really good business model here for social media,” he noted. “Social media takes a lot of time, and everybody is doing it. When you are in the performance space, it’s an absolute 100 percent necessity. It can gobble up a lot of time.”
“if you are a singer-songwriter, why would you want to spend your time doing social media when you could be singing,” he indicated. “We let the singer-songwriters sing, write songs and perform, and they let us do their social media for them.”
“we have five artists clients, an influencer, and a cannabis company (cannatella). Now, we are picking up two clients out in las vegas. So, second wind media has been growing quite exponentially. Gabby is a genius at what she does,” he elaborated.
“now, we are getting ready to do the relaunch of joanne trattoria, which will be just before valentine’s day,” germanotta added.
success
germanotta defined the word success as “surviving.” “The business environment in the years prior to 2023 was horrible. Business really slowed down. Now, with the economy starting to pick back up again, people have disposable income.”
“i believe that with the policies that are coming down the pike with the tariffs, the ‘no tax on tips,’ the no tax on social security, i believe that everybody is going to get a gigantic refund. This year, they changed the laws, but they didn’t change the whole taxes.”
“so, there is going to be a lot of disposable income this year,” germanotta said. “The week before valentine’s day, people always find money for love.”
to learn more about joe germanotta, follow him on instagram.
for more information on joanne trattoria, follow its instagram page. |
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| New laws come to California in 2026 |
| Posted on Sunday, January 11 @ 00:01:06 PST (2 reads) | |
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by henri migala
photo by miriam raftery: california state seal at capitol in sacramento
january 10, 2026 (sacramento) -- nearly 800–900 bills were signed into law in 2025 in california spanning workers’ rights, consumer protections, public health, education, housing, tech/ai policy, immigration policy, environmental safety, and more. Below are major statutes that took effect on january 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted.
for details, full legislative texts, and the complete set of laws, refer to official california legislative information (http://www.Leginfo.Ca.Gov/) or the office of administrative law (https://oal.Ca.Gov/).
consumer protection & housing
- plastic bag ban (sb 1053): a total ban on all plastic carryout bags at grocery stores and pharmacies, and requires alternative recycled paper or reusable totes.
- food delivery refunds (ab 578): apps like doordash and uber eats must provide full refunds to the original payment method for undelivered or incorrect orders. They must also offer access to human customer service.
- used car returns (sb 766): effective october 1, 2026, buyers have a three-day right to return a used vehicle for a refund and must receive upfront disclosure of all fees.
- limit on overdraft fees (sb 1075): prohibits credit unions from charging an overdraft fee or a nonsufficient funds fee above $14 or the amount set by the federal consumer financial protection bureau if it is lower.
- rental vehicles (ab 1374): requires that vehicle rental companies provide a total charges estimate to the consumer, including taxes and fees. Also mandates that the rental company disclose if the vehicle is gas powered or electric.
education
- school phone policies (ab 3216): by july 1, 2026, public schools must adopt policies to limit or prohibit student phone use during school hours.
- immigration enforcement (ab 49): school staff are prohibited from allowing immigration officers onto campus or sharing student records without a judicial warrant or court order.
- antisemitism coordinator for schools (ab 715): establishes an office of civil rights to prevent and address discrimination and includes an antisemitism coordinator appointed by the governor.
- guaranteed cal state admission (sb 640): the newly created california state university (csu) direct admission program guarantees admission to 16 of the states 22 csu campuses for any student that completes a-g course work and maintains a qualifying grade point average.
- gender neutral bathrooms (sb 760): requires that all k-12 public schools and charters have at least one all-gender restroom at each school site. The law takes effect in july in time for the 2026-2027 school year. Students cannot be forced to use the all-gender bathrooms.
- identification cards (ab 727): beginning in july, californias public middle schools, high schools and colleges must offer student identification cards with the telephone number and text line of the trevor project, a suicide prevention hotline for lgbtq+ youth.
gun storage
- gun storage (sb 53): toughens gun laws by requiring firearms stored in the home to be locked up in a safe or other secure device when not immediately being handled. Closes a loophole that allowed unsecured storage if the gun owner did not expect children to be present.
- converter pistols (ab 1127): prohibits the sale of glock handguns that come with a trigger bar which makes it easier to convert them into fully automatic weapons using a simple switch. The law, which takes effect in july, does not affect current owners of glock pistols.
housing
- rental appliances (ab 628): landlords must provide and maintain a working stove and refrigerator in all rental units for leases signed on or after jan. 1.
- tenant protection (ab 246): prevents eviction if a tenant is unable to pay the rent because social security payments were delayed or terminated by the federal government through no fault of the renter.
- housing development (sb 79): allows the construction of higher density housing within half a mile of high frequency bus lines, rail and subway stations. Residential buildings could go as high as nine stories if they are next to transit hubs. The law, which takes effect in july, only applies to eight counties, including alameda, los angeles, orange, sacramento, san francisco, san mateo, san diego and santa clara. It overrides local zoning laws that restrict high density housing.
immigration
- legal counsel to immigrant youth (ab 1261): requires the state to provide legal counsel to immigrant youth in federal or related state immigration proceedings. The law would define immigrant youth as unaccompanied undocumented minors. The state can contract with qualified nonprofit legal services organizations or an office of the public defender to provide this counsel.
- family preparedness act (ab 495): allows a court to appoint a legal guardian for children if their parents are deported. The law broadens the range of relatives that could be appointed as caregivers to include all adults related by blood or adoption, including great-great aunts or uncles, cousins or stepsiblings. The caregiver designation does not give the person custody and can be cancelled by the parents. The family preparedness act also prohibits child daycare facilities from collecting information about a familys immigration status or citizenship.
- immigration enforcement in schools (ab 49): prohibits school officials and employees from allowing federal immigration enforcement agents to enter schools without a warrant or court order. Sb 98 requires schools to notify students, faculty and community members if federal immigration enforcement officers go into a campus.
- healthcare providers (sb 81): designates a patients immigration status as protected medical data. It also requires healthcare facilities to designate safe zones not open to the public where access by immigration enforcement agents is restricted.
pets and wildlife
- puppy mills (ab 506): requires pet sellers to disclose the health history and origin of dogs, cats and rabbits. Prohibits purchase contracts for pets with non-refundable deposits.
- cat declawing ban (ab 867): prohibits declawing cats for non-medical reasons.
- protections for blue whales (ab 14): aims to help protect blue whales by incentivizing voluntary shipping companies to slow their speeds along the california coast.
- a state snake (sb 765): establishes the giant garter snake (thamnophis gigas) as the official state snake.
- a state shrub (ab 581): establishes the bigberry manzanita (arctostaphylos glauca) as the official state shrub.
public health
- insulin price cap (sb 40): large health insurers must cap out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day supply of insulin at $35. Also, starting on jan. 1, the state will begin selling insulin under its own label, calrx. Insulin pens will be available at pharmacies for a recommended price of $11 per pen, or a maximum of $55 for a five-pack.
- tortilla fortification (ab 1830): most store-bought corn tortillas and other corn masa products must be fortified with folic acid. The law was passed in 2024 to help prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida. Small businesses that make the products are exempt.
- supporting families affected by domestic violence (ab 779): in this three-year pilot program, domestic violence consultants will offer guidance to county social workers on how to best support families potentially experiencing both domestic violence and child maltreatment.
- food allergen notification at restaurants (sb 68): california becomes the first state in the nation to require restaurants to list major food allergens on their menus.
- infertility and fertility services (sb 729): mandates that large employer health plans cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, including ivf, for all individuals regardless of marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity and single parents by choice.
public safety
- e-bike safety (ab 544): e-bike riders must use a rear red light or reflector at all times, not just at night.
- criminal penalty for possessing burglary-related devices (ab 486): makes it a misdemeanor to possess key-programming or signal-extending devices with intent to commit burglary.
- work zone speed enforcement pilot (ab 289): authorizes pilot programs using radar/laser to detect and cite speeders in highway work zones.
- “slow down and move over” expansion (ab 390): expands the slow-down/move-over law to include highway maintenance and other stationary vehicles with warning devices.
- speed limit reduction authority (ab 1014): allows caltrans to reduce speed limits by 5 mph with a warning citation period for first 30 days.
- impound authority for certain electric vehicles (ab 875): allows impoundment of electric-powered vehicles not meeting lawful definitions or operated illegally; includes conditions for youth e-bike operators.
- license plate obscuring device ban (ab 1085): criminalizes use and sale of devices that obscure license plates, with associated fines.
- “no secret police act” (sb 627): prohibits most federal and local law enforcement from wearing face-concealing masks during operations in california.
- law enforcement badges (sb 805): requires law enforcement officers in california who are not wearing a uniform to visibly display identification that includes their agency and either name or badge number. The law also makes it a misdemeanor to impersonate a law enforcement officer.
- penalties for criminals who buy teens for sex (ab 379): makes it a felony for older adults to buy 16 and 17-year-olds for sex. It also makes it a misdemeanor crime again in california to loiter with the intent to purchase anyone for sex.
- sexual assault lawsuits (ab 250): gives adult victims of sexual assault more time to file lawsuits. From jan. 1, 2026, until dec. 31, 2027, the law waives statutes of limitations for the lawsuits if the survivors allege a cover-up. Public entities are exempt.
- parking ticket hardship (ab 1299): allows agencies to reduce or waive parking penalties if the person can show evidence of an inability to pay it in full because of financial hardship or homelessness. The person could file a request for a payment plan.
- spousal rape (sb 258): eliminates the spousal exception to the definition of rape and makes it a crime to sexually assault a spouse who is unable to consent due to force, a disability or unconsciousness.
technology & ai
- ai safety (sb 53): major ai developers must publicly disclose safety protocols and report critical safety incidents.
- ai content labeling (sb 942): generative ai providers must offer tools for users to check if content was ai-generated and provide an option to add visual labels to such content.
- chatbot disclosures (sb 243): effective july 1, 2026, companies must notify users when they are interacting with an ai chatbot rather than a human and implement protocols to detect and respond to suicidal ideation.
- deepfake pornography (ab 621): imposes fines against providers of deepfake pornography.
- full disclosure by law enforcement (sb 524): law enforcement agencies will need to identify when artificial intelligence was used in official reports and the type of program they used.
- limits for ads on streaming platforms (sb 576): video streaming services cannot make the volume of ads louder than the video that consumers are watching.
workplace & labor
- minimum wage increase (sb 3): the statewide minimum wage rises to $16.90 per hour for all employees. The minimum salary for exempt employees increases to $70,304 annually.
- stay-or-pay ban (ab 692): employers are prohibited from requiring workers to pay back the cost of on-the-job training or other debts if they leave their jobs.
- pay transparency (sb 642): requires employers to publicly post realistic pay ranges in job listings and provide information on calfresh benefits to employees.
- know your rights notice (sb 294): by february 1, 2026, employers must provide a written notice to each employee explaining their rights regarding workers’ compensation and immigration enforcement.
- crime victim leave (ab 406): employees can use paid sick leave or unpaid leave to attend judicial proceedings if they or a family member are victims of a crime.
- layoff notices (sb 617): requires employers, when ordering mass layoffs, to provide written notice if they plan to coordinate services through a local workforce development board and share information about calfresh assistance.
- outdoor dining options (ab 592): allows restaurants to continue to offer covid-19-era outdoor dining options.
miscellaneous
- new state holiday (ab 268): diwali, the hindu festival of lights celebrated by hindus, jains, sikhs, and some buddhists, is now a recognized state holiday; public schools may close, and state employees can take the day off with pay. Diwali falls on sunday, nov. 8 in 2026, meaning the holiday would be observed on the following monday.
- book censorship (ab 1825): the california freedom to react act prohibits libraries from banning or restricting access to books and other materials based on their content or the author. The law applies to libraries that receive state funding, including school libraries. Minors cannot be prohibited from checking out books with sexual content that is not obscene in nature. |
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| MLK Holiday: Community Events and Celebrations |
| Posted on Sunday, January 11 @ 00:01:06 PST (1 reads) | |
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As communities across the kansas city metro, wichita, and throughout kansas prepare to honor dr. Martin luther king jr., This slate of events invites residents to reflect, learn, and serve together. Most of these activities are free and open to the public—offering meaningful ways to celebrate dr. King’s legacy and take part in a holiday rooted in action, unity, and community engagement.
fort scott
thur., Jan.15, noon – 1 pm
celebrating the life of martin luther king, jr.
ellis fine arts center ,2108 s horton st, fort scott
a tribute reading of dr. Martin luther king jr.’S “letter from the birmingham jail” presented by fort scott community college & pittsburg state university students.
• tomato soup, dessert, drinks and birthday cake will be available for free. (Attendees may also bring their own lunch).
• photo promotion taken with “i stand for” signs by lowell milken center for unsung heroes. Free
mon., Jan.19, 9 am – 1pm
martin luther king, jr. Holiday celebration event
ellis fine arts center 2108 s horton st, fort scott, kansas
9 a.M. – 2 p.M. – (Food drive) “day of service” – join us as we collect canned and non-perishable food items to donate to the beacon in fort scott, ks. Anyone in the community is invited to drop off canned and non-perishable food.
10:30. – 11:30 a.M. – Showing of the pbs home video documentary “in remembrance of martin”. In the fscc ellis fine arts center/auditorium. Free.
12 p.M. – 1 p.M. – (Lunch & learn) – “the dockum drugstore sit-in“
presented by dr. Prisca barnes, storytime village, inc., Wichita. Wichita’s black students organized and staged a sit-in in 1958 at wichita’s dockum drugstore. What transpired, how it ended, and the lasting impact it had on race relations in the city is the focus of this talk.
• gumbo soup lunch, drinks, and dessert will be available for free (attendees may also bring their own lunch).
• photo promotion taken with “i stand for” signs” provided by the lowell milken center for unsung heroes.
hutchinson
fri., Jan. 16, 6 pm
financial empowerment & kids night
stringer fine arts center, 600 e. 11th ave., Hutchinson
events: “money mastery 101” seminar for adults and a concurrent “kids movie night” for children.
sat. Jan. 17, 11 am
vendor fair.
stringer fine arts center, 600 e. 11th ave.
featuring local community organizations, social clubs, and small businesses.
community celebration & gospel concert
sun., Jan. 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
mlk celebration
stringer fine arts center, 600 e. 11th ave.
a large-scale gathering featuring inspirational speakers and soulful musical performances from local church choirs and the college.
mon. Jan. 19, 10 am
unity project (mlk day of service)
stringer fine arts center, 600 e. 11th ave.
a community service project focused on local needs; past projects have included community clean-ups and creating encouragement cards for local seniors.
junction city
sun., Jan.18, 3 pm
gospel music tribute
second missionary baptist church, 701 w. 10th st junction city,
the event honors dr. King’s legacy through music, spiritual reflection, and community fellowship. It is a collaborative effort involving various local church choirs and musical groups. Free
mon., Jan.19, 10 am
c.L. Hoover opera house mlk ceremony
c.L. Hoover opera house, 135 w. 7th st., Junction city
theme “being non-violent in a violent world”. Free
kansas city
sun., Jan 11, 2:20 pm
2026 dr. Martin luther king jr. Interfaith service
community christian church, 4601 n main
this event will bond, heal, enlighten and build peace and reconciliation. Kingian principles for justice and reconciliation will be lifted. Faith leaders bishop frank douglas, dr. Sofia khan, rabbi talia kaplan and mark johnson speak and bring religious dialogue, common ground and understanding. Journalist and change agent lewis diuguid is special guest. Join us! Dr. Vernon percy howard, jr., President
mon. Jan., 19, 9:30 am – noon
dr. Martin luther king jr. Speaker program & nature walk
bruce r. Watkins cultural center, 3700 blue parkway, kansas city, mo 64130.
9:30 – 10 am check-in, registration, and warm refreshments at the cultural center.
10 – 11 am. Keynote address and opening plenary.
11am – noon. A guided nature walk along brush creek, focusing on the connection between humans and nature. The walk is led by a u.S. Fish and wildlife service ranger.
mon., Jan., 19, 10:30 am
kck mlk holiday celebration
memorial hall, 600 n. 7th st trfwy, kansas city, ks
a pre-service program begins at 10:30 am, followed by the main celebration at 11 am. This event is a long-standing partnership between the baptist ministerial alliance, the unified government of wyandotte county/kck, and the wyandotte county district attorney’s office.
youth praise dancers, kck community orchestra and other invited guests. Mlk mass choir, rosie’s dance studio, krysti’s dance studio, mlk scholarship awards. Guest speaker dr claybon lea jr., Senior pastor mount calvary baptist church fairfield & suisun city ca
mon., Jan., 19, 6 – 8 pm
sclc-gkc martin luther king jr. Mass celebration
community christian church, 4601 main st., Kansas city, mo.
interfaith dialogue / musical performances / awards and recognition / a call to action: led by sclc-gkc president dr. Vernon percy howard jr.
mon, jan. 19, 8 am
umkc dr martin luther king jr 28th annual holiday observance
umkc student center, 5100 cherry st, kansas city, mo 64110
from vision to action: entrepreneurship, purpose and commitment. We will explore how dr. King’s legacy of justice, economic empowerment and service continues to inspire purpose-driven leadership today. Continental breakfast provided. Featured speaker chris goode, founder and ceo ruby jeans juicery
manhattan
sat., Jan. 17, 2 – 4 pm
manhattan mlk jr. Community celebration
manhattan arts center, 1520 poyntz ave
30th year of the community celebration with art & writing entries and distinguished speaker, she mayberry iii. Music, refreshments and birthday cake.
sat., Jan 24, 8 am – 1 pm
mlk day of service
leadership studies building, 1300 mid campus dr., Manhattan, ks
campus and community members are invited to serve on the annual mlk day of service, hosted by handson kansas state! All ages are welcome.
volunteers will begin the day with breakfast and a program at the and then head to service locations – transportation will be provided if needed. Individuals or groups register at this link: https://kstate.Qualtrics.Com/jfe/form/sv_cn5jeub6jzhf0
olathe
tue., Jan 20, 9:30 pam
20th annual mlk community celebration
midamerica nazarene university, 2020 e. Sheridan st,, olathe
theme: “called to beloved community: our sacred work”. Honoree: rev. Darryl answer will be presented with the martin luther king, jr. Living legacy award for representing the values of dr. King’s legacy.
salina
sun., Jan.18, 3:30 pm
citywide interfaith community service
st. John’s lutheran church 302 s. 7th st.
features keynote speaker rev. Carl frazier, pastor at new hope and love community church and a board member for the center of peace and justice in topeka.
mon., Jan. 19, noon.
mlk jr. Day youth program
st. John’s missionary baptist church 215 s. Chicago st., Salina
designed to inspire local youth, this program typically includes musical performances from local schools’ music departments.
mon., Jan.19, 2026, 7 pm
kansas wesleyan university mlk commemoration service
kansas wesleyan university, sams chapel in the pioneer hall.
keynote speaker: university trustee kirk holt. Performances: musical selections by the groups rise up! And the wesleyan chorale. Free
topeka
thu., Jan.15, 1 – 2 pm
the governor’s martin luther king jr. Program
kansas state capitol 300 w. 10th, topeka, south steps
the governor’s annual march and proclamation ceremony celebrating the legacy of dr. Martin luther king, jr. If weather does not cooperate, event will begin indoors in the first-floor rotunda.
sat., Jan.17, doors open 5:30 pm, dinner 6:30 pm
living the dream, inc. Dr. Martin luther king jr birthday celebration
ramada hotel and convention center, regency ballroom, 420 se 6th., Topeka
guest speaker: kevin willmott won an academy award and the bafta the british academy award for co-writing with spike lee the feature film, blackkklansman. The film also won the grand prix at the cannes film festival. He co-wrote and is the executive producer of the critically acclaimed film, chi-raq also directed by spike lee. $85
wichita
mon., Jan. 19, 7:30 am
a.R.I.S.E. 10th annual dr martin luther king jr heroes and sheroes scholarship and awards breakfast
rhatigan student center, wsu
tickets may be purchased from an a.R.I.S.E. Member or by calling 316-258-2749 $40
sat. Jan. 17, 11 am – 2 pm
rev. Dr. Martin luther king, jr. Commemoration & awards luncheon
beggs ballroom 1845 n fairmont, wichita
join the eta beta lambda chapter of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. As we celebrate the life, legacy, and leadership of dr. Martin luther king, jr. At our annual commemoration & awards luncheon. Keynote speaker: larry randle jr. Vice president of manufacturing operations, textron systems tickets $50 www.Ictalphas.Org
mon., Jan. 19, 12 – 5 pm
greater wichita ministerial league martin luther king jr celebration
wsu metroplex, 5025 e 29th, wichita
keynote speaker bishop herman hicks
mon., Jan. 19, 8 am – 11:30 am
2026 mlk day of service: wichita habitat for humanity
century ii, 225 w douglas, wichita.
join over 150 volunteers for an incredible morning dedicated to framing the walls of safe, affordable homes right here in our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to gather your team for a fun and rewarding experience that directly helps families build a brighter future.
in the span of one morning, we will construct and stand all of the interior and exterior walls of two, three-bedroom homes. Construction will take place inside the bob brown expo hall at century ii performing arts & convention center. Free |
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| magnesium supplement benefits - Star News |
| Posted on Sunday, January 11 @ 00:01:06 PST (1 reads) | |
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Magnesium supplement benefits - star news
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This is insane…
ever wonder why your pediatrician is so adamant about vaccinating your children?
like militant religious about it?
because according to rfk jr. That makes up 50% of their revenue!
now is everything making sense?
this is sick stuff and i hope rfk jr. Blows this system to bits!
watch here:
rfk jr. Reveals the real reason your doctor will kick you out of their practice if you refuse vaccines for your child
“there’s a published article out there now that says that 50% of revenues to most pediatricians come from vaccines.”
the higher the percentage of kids… pic.Twitter.Com/s0vho4voht
— vigilant fox ???? (@Vigilantfox) june 30, 2025
that clip comes from this full interview with tucker carlson which is absolutely incredible.
watch here:
this is not the only time rfk jr. Has brought this up.
in fact, we covered this last year:
rfk jr: “pediatricians who vaccinate 80-85% of the kids in their office, get these giant bonuses!”
rfk jr: pediatricians who vaccinate 80-85% of the kids in their office, get these giant bonuses! This is perhaps the most important -- and most dangerous -- article i have ever posted.
but i have to print the truth wherever i find it.
lets start with this clip from rfk jr. Explaining how pediatricians are given an incentive to vaccine your children with all the vaccines produced by big pharma:
rfk jr: “pediatricians who vaccinate 80-85% of the kids in their office, get these giant bonuses...And thats why they throw you out of the office if you fight back…youll lose them their bonuses.” Pic.Twitter.Com/ey1uggnztu
— chief nerd (@thechiefnerd) november 9, 2024
backup here if needed:
rfk jr: “pediatricians who vaccinate 80-85% of the kids in their office, get these giant bonuses...And thats why they throw you out of the office if you fight back…youll lose them their bonuses.” Pic.Twitter.Com/k5mx8cjo92
— noah christopher (@dailynoahnews) november 12, 2024
so to summarize what he just said, he claims that pediatricians are given a monetary payout -- a bonus -- if they vaccinate a high rate of children in their clinic.
he claims it can be as high as $400/child....
but only if they maintain high levels of vaccination overall at the clinic.
which is why they freak out on you if you refuse to get the vaccines or dont want to follow the cdc schedule.
its not hard to imagine in this scenario where they start to see each little kid with a dollar sign over their heads instead of a patient!
rfk jr. Explains how the business model is to increase traffic into the clinic.
unlike when we were kids, and you only went to the doctor if you got hurt, now you go all the time!
why?
business model.
sorry folks, but i dont think the term business model should be connected to treating our children, do you?
especially our healthy children.
theyve even come up with a name for it, have you noticed that?
are you paying attention?
they put it right in front of your face....
when a child goes to the doctor even when theyre healthy, its often called a well-child visit or a checkup. These visits are routine appointments meant to monitor the child’s growth, development, and overall health, as well as to provide preventive care like vaccinations.
how very, very wrong!
a well child should be outside playing in the sun and getting vitamin d, not drug into a doctors office to get jabbed!
but....Business model.
this reply to rfks post really caught my eye:
here’s a copy of the bcbd bonus “plan”… pic.Twitter.Com/lu2rhwjp1y
— omdclementine (@clementineomd) november 9, 2024
now lets dig into this for a minute....
that twitter post links to this article on wellnessandequlity :
if you want to be sure your pediatrician has your child’s best interest, this is mandatory reading. Pediatricians around the country have begun refusing to accept families who opt out of some or all vaccines. Thanks to a tip sent to wellness & equality by a reader, now we know why.
when my friend’s child suffered a life-threatening reaction to a vaccine a week after her first birthday, my friend assumed her pediatrician would write her a medical exemption from future vaccines. Shortly after receiving a routine set of vaccines, the happy, vibrant one-year-old spiked a 106 degree fever, began having seizures, and was hospitalized. When the unexplained “illness” passed after a week in the hospital, the little girl had lost her ability to walk. My friend describes how her daughter, who had learned to walk several months earlier at 9 months, suddenly “stumbled around like a drunk person” for weeks following the vaccines. My friend met with a team of pediatricians, neurologists, and naturopathic doctors, and they agreed: her daughter had suffered a brain injury caused by a reaction to one of the vaccines. Hoping the injury would be temporary and that she might recover and ease her brain inflammation if they could help her small body quickly eliminate the vaccine additives that caused the reaction, my friend’s daughter underwent an intensive detoxification program overseen by a nutritionalist. Slowly, her daughter relearned to walk.
my friend is a practicing attorney who graduated from a top 10 college. The evidence was overwhelming that her daughter’s reaction had been caused by vaccines, she told me.
but a few months later, when she took her daughter back into the pediatrician for a visit, he wanted to vaccinate her daughter again. She was baffled. Why?
after a reader sent us a link to a pdf file of blue cross blue shield’s physician incentive program available online, wellness & equality learned that insurance companies pay pediatricians massive bonuses based on the percentage of children who are fully vaccinated by age 2.
so how much money do doctors really make from vaccines? The average american pediatrician has 1546 patients, though some pediatricians see many more . The vast majority of those patients are very young, perhaps because children transition to a family physician or stop visiting the doctor at all as they grow up. As they table above explains, blue cross blue shield pays pediatricians $400 per fully vaccinated child. If your pediatrician has just 100 fully-vaccinated patients turning 2 this year, that’s $40,000. Yes, blue cross blue shield pays your doctor a $40,000 bonus for fully vaccinating 100 patients under the age of 2. If your doctor manages to fully vaccinate 200 patients, that bonus jumps to $80,000.
but here’s the catch: under blue cross blue shield’s rules, pediatricians lose the whole bonus unless at least 63% of patients are fully vaccinated, and that includes the flu vaccine. So it’s not just $400 on your child’s head–it could be the whole bonus. To your doctor, your decision to vaccinate your child might be worth $40,000, or much more, depending on the size of his or her practice.
if your pediatrician recommends that your child under the age of 2 receive the flu vaccine–even though the flu vaccine has never been studied in very young children and evidence suggests that the flu vaccine actually weakens a person’s immune system over the long term –ask yourself: is my doctor more concerned with selling me vaccines to keep my child healthy or to send his child to private school?
that article also includes this critical update:
update 4/30/2017: after wellness & equality published this article, blue cross blue shield locked online access to their incentive program and then removed the page altogether. Clearly this incentive program was never intended to be public knowledge and created a bit of pr issue for them. Fortunately, another website managed to save the entire bcbs incentive program booklet and has published it in entirety online… you can read it here: blue cross blue shield physician incentive program
that link directly above appears to continue the bcbs manual referenced in the post above and which is exactly what rfk jr. Is referencing.
to be fair, we cannot independently verify if the massive document shown in that link is authentic or not, but if there are any pediatricians reading this please comment below and let us know if this has been your experience.
the document is far too voluminous to reprint here, but i note this page in question does appear to show a $400/child bonus is paid for fully vaccinating a child:
we like to report openly and honestly and fairly here, so im going to end with two more things to show you to perhaps balance this out and then let you decide what you think.
first, i asked grok if this was true:
so grok appears to confirm its real, and even references the 2016 performance recognition program by blue cross blue shield of michigan guide, which is exactly what claims to be hosted in that website linked above.
but grok says the numbers are not that high.
ok, interesting...
and to be ultra fair, politifact rates the claim as false:
misleading claims that blue cross blue shield is paying doctors to meet child vaccination quotas have been spreading across social media.
blue cross blue shield pays your doctor a $40,000 bonus for fully vaccinating at least 100 patients under the age of two, an instagram post claimed. Under blue cross blue shields rules, pediatricians lose the whole bonus unless at least 63% of patients are fully vaccinated, and that includes the flu vaccine. So its not just $400 on your childs head — it could be the whole bonus. To your doctor, your decision to vaccinate your child might be worth $40,000, or much more, depending on the size of his or her practice.
this post was flagged as part of facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its news feed. (Read more about our partnership with facebook.)
blue cross blue shield is an association of 35 independent u.S. Health insurance companies. The association does not provide bonuses for vaccinating a set number of child patients.
every (blue cross blue shield) company sets its own value-based contracts with local providers, said a blue cross blue shield spokesperson. The purpose of any performance-based incentives, where they exist, is to reward implementation of well-established evidence-based best practices in the care of our members. While vaccinations may fall into that category, they would not be the sole performance measure. Any incentives cover a broad collection of best practices.
as always, decisions around whether to vaccinate ultimately rest with the provider and the patient (and) parent, said the spokesperson.
childhood vaccines are considered standard medical practice. The american academy of pediatrics strongly recommends immunizations as the safest and most cost-effective way of preventing disease, disability, and death. The centers for disease control and prevention also encourages parents to immunize their children against preventable and potentially life-threatening disease, providing a schedule of standard vaccinations given to children starting at birth and going up to age 18.
blue cross blue shield chief medical officer vincent nelson told lead stories, physicians (and) providers can be incentivized through their work with independent blue cross and blue shield companies, but the implication in this post that physicians (and) providers pursue childhood vaccinations solely for financial reasons is false.
we rate this claim false.
we report, you decide!
related report:
you will be sick to learn how much pediatricians are paid for vaccinating your kids!
you will be sick to learn how much pediatricians are paid for vaccinating your kids! Perhaps the only good thing to come out of the pandemic is the massive red pill currently happening about vaccines.
not only the covid jab, but all vaccines.
people are realizing this is not good, and its not normal.
and they just keep adding more!
here is a visual depiction of a baby surrounded by all the shots it will have to get by the time it turns 5:
enough is enough.
ive shared this story before, but ill share it one more time here because its directly relevant for what im about to show you....
when we had our first child, even back then i already knew vaccines were not safe.
i knew i probably couldnt avoid them altogether, but i figured my next best option was to space them out.
i asked my doctor if we could deviate from the official cdc schedule by spacing the shots out. I would (begrudgingly) still do them all, but instead of giving 3 on one day for example, space them out two weeks apart.
at first i got the runaround and all the bs reasons why that wont work....
that will be a lot of work for you having all those appointments. I dont care, i replied.
that will be extra cost, all the extra copays. I dont care, i replied.
thats highly unusual. Whats the big deal, i replied? Can you explain to me why we cant do that?
thats when his whole demeanor changed, he got all red and blotchy in the face, he started tripping over his own words, looked down and refused to look me in the face and angrily shouted we dont do that here!
wow, weird right?
why have such an emotional response?
isnt your first duty to the health of your patients?
well, it turns out it is not.
for most pediatricians, im sad to say, their first duty has changed and they now have two masters: the all-powerful us dollar and big pharma!
how lovely.
thats where rfk, jr. Comes in.
this guy is literally blowing the lid off this whole thing.
you have to see this latest short clip where he explains exactly why pediatricians wont let you not vaccinate your kids (or even spread them out), and like almost everything else it all comes down to money:
robert f. Kennedy jr on the real reason pediatricians wont accept you if you dont ???? Your kids
a typical pediatricians office makes about 50% of its funding from vaccines. Not actually from selling the individual vaccines, but from the traffic...And pediatricians who vaccinate 80 or 85% of the kids in their office, get these giant bonuses...Huge amounts of money, hundreds of thousands of dollars that they make, making sure that 85% of the kids are vaccinated. And thats why they throw you out of the office if you fight back. Its not because they care so much about your particular kid, its that youll throw off the metrics and youll lose them their bonuses.
robert f. Kennedy jr on the real reason pediatricians wont accept you if you dont ???? Your kids
a typical pediatricians office makes about 50% of its funding from vaccines. Not actually from selling the individual vaccines, but from the traffic...And pediatricians who… pic.Twitter.Com/ne2zl6ka6b
— chief nerd (@thechiefnerd) september 3, 2024
at the end of the clip, he says go research the blue cross blue shield payment schedules that detail how big these bonus payments are -- its all public record.
so i did.
i started with chatgpt, which confirmed that what rfk, jr. Said is true....They do offer these pay-for-performance models (hey, its that what we call a quid pro quo? I thought those were bad or something) but it couldnt give me the specifics on the dollar amounts:
yes, some health insurance companies, including blue cross blue shield (bcbs) and its regional affiliates, may provide incentives or bonuses to healthcare providers, including pediatricians, for meeting certain quality measures, including vaccination rates among their patients. These incentive programs are part of whats often referred to as value-based care or pay-for-performance models.
here’s what is generally known about such programs:
incentive programs for vaccination rates: quality improvement programs: many blue cross blue shield plans participate in quality improvement programs such as the healthcare effectiveness data and information set (hedis) or similar measures. Hedis includes childhood immunization status as a quality measure. Providers who achieve high vaccination rates may receive higher reimbursement rates or bonuses. Performance-based bonuses: pediatricians and clinics can receive bonuses for achieving high rates of vaccinations. These bonuses can be linked to the percentage of patients who are fully vaccinated according to the cdcs immunization schedule. Reimbursement adjustments: some programs offer tiered reimbursement rates based on achieving specific targets. For example, a pediatric office might receive higher reimbursement for services provided if 80% or more of its patients are fully vaccinated by a certain age. Specific bcbs programs: blue cross blue shield programs, like the blue quality physician program (bqpp) or the quality-based reimbursement (qbr) program, vary by state and region. These programs generally assess various performance metrics, including immunization rates, to determine reimbursement levels or additional payments. Specific data by region: bcbs of michigan: in michigan, bcbs offers incentive payments to providers who meet pediatric immunization goals. Providers can receive an additional amount per vaccinated child if they meet specific coverage rates (e.G., 80% or 90%). Bcbs of north carolina: offers performance-based incentive payments tied to immunization rates, which are part of the broader value-based payment model to ensure children are up-to-date with their vaccinations. Bcbs of texas: the blue premier program incentivizes healthcare practices to increase preventive care measures, such as childhood immunization rates. Higher vaccination rates can lead to bonuses or higher reimbursements. How to get specific data: direct inquiries to bcbs affiliates: each bcbs affiliate (such as bcbs of michigan, bcbs of texas, etc.) May have specific programs with varying criteria. Direct contact with these affiliates can provide specific details. Review publicly available contracts and guidelines: some bcbs affiliates publish their provider guidelines and performance metrics criteria online. Reviewing these documents can provide details on incentive structures. State health departments and transparency programs: some states may require insurers to disclose performance metrics and related payment incentives, which can be accessed through state health department websites. So i went to grok.
and grok delivered.
ill copy the full answer below but basically a pediatrician can get $40,000 for fully vaccinating 100 patients under the age of 2, and it jumps to $80,000 if they get to 200!
but drop below 63% and you lose all bonsues.
yes, according to information available up to 2024, blue cross blue shield does offer financial incentives to pediatricians for vaccinating their patients, but there are specifics and context to consider: incentive programs : blue cross blue shield has had performance-based incentive programs where pediatricians could receive bonuses for vaccinating children under the age of 2. A commonly cited figure from a 2016 program by blue cross blue shield of michigan mentioned a $40,000 bonus for fully vaccinating 100 patients under the age of 2. If the pediatrician managed to vaccinate 200 patients, this bonus could jump to $80,000. Conditions for bonuses : however, these bonuses come with conditions. Pediatricians would lose the entire bonus unless at least 63% of their patients under the age of 2 were fully vaccinated, which includes receiving the flu vaccine. Context and misconceptions : the figures and conditions mentioned have often been cited on social media and have led to some misconceptions. The actual payments and conditions can vary significantly by state, the specific blue cross blue shield plan, and over time. The numbers from 2016 were specific to one program and not necessarily representative of current or universal practices across all blue cross blue shield associations. Purpose of incentives : these incentives are part of broader quality care metrics, not solely focused on vaccination. They aim to encourage best practices in preventative care, which includes vaccinations among other health services like bmi assessments, developmental screenings, and more. Current data : specific up-to-date figures for 2024 or detailed breakdowns post-2016 regarding how these incentives might have changed arent provided in the search results or x posts, but the practice of offering some form of incentive for vaccination rates as part of broader quality care initiatives continues to be part of how insurance companies operate. Critical perspective : while these incentives are designed to promote health care practices that prevent disease, theyve also been criticized or viewed with skepticism by some who worry about the potential for financial incentives to influence medical decisions, possibly prioritizing quantity over individual patient care or consent. And now you see why my doctor got so red and blotchy in the face and started shouting.
because he was banking on that $40,000 or $80,000 and i was standing in his way.
you see, even if i got all the vaccines but spaced them out, we wouldnt hit the 100% by age 2 because wed be spaced out to older ages.
and bye bye pay day.
here is an md backing up the truth of what grok told us above:
just a reminder: ????????
did you know: blue cross blue shield paid pediatricians a $40,000 bonus for fully vaccinating 100 patients under the age of 2.
but pediatricians lose the whole bonus unless at least 63% of patients are fully vaccinated, and that includes the flu vaccine. Pic.Twitter.Com/djvug5agca
— m. Todd trebony, md faac (@thesingingdoc) march 25, 2023
excuse me and (sorry franklin) but how the fuck is this even legal?
incentivized pay to force vaccines on babies where parents dont necessarily want them?
and despite the lies big pharma will tell you, they are not proven safe, quite the contrary!
this should be absolutely 100% criminal if you ask me.
sick, sick stuff.
history will not look back kindly on what has been done here.
evil greed and just one additional way for moloch to kill children.
related report:
marin county defies cdc vaccine schedule, experiences decline in autism rates? Big shout out to my friends over at thepeoplesvoice (hello sean) who are the first ive seen to run with this story (source here ).
it caught my eye in a big way, so i wanted to pass it on to you and also provide an additional fact-check on this incredible story.
here is the twitter post that first caught my eye:
the first us county to ever experience a decrease in childhood autism rates has been pinpointed, says economic researcher toby rogers, who explains that starting in 2000, parents in marin county, california began to do something differently.
rather than blindly following the… pic.Twitter.Com/b2qjrnzkm9
— luther ‘?Yrus’ (@censored4sure) august 17, 2024
thats an incredible claim!
and it basically all boils down to two claims that you read together, which are that: (1) parents in marin county, ca around the year 2000 started following a different (reduced or eliminated) childhood vaccination schedule than what the cdc pushes on the rest of us, and (2) that as a result, 20+ years later, they have experienced a counter-trend decline in autism rates compared to what is seen in the rest of the country.
wow, right?
so is it true?
it rings true to me just in my gut, but thats not sufficient enough for a fact-check.
i will tell you right upfront that the evidence i was able to find is a bit scant at best, but thats not surprising. If something like this were true, you know theyd go to great lengths to scrub it from the internet.
so heres what i did find....
first, i was surprised to see that when i asked chatgpt about the first claim, it confirmed the alternate vaccine schedule in marin county around the year 2000 did in fact occur:
i find that especially interesting given that the far-left chatgpt would typically not admit something like this.
so that seems to be decent confirmation of the first claim.
also, marin county, ca is a very wealthy and very liberal area....And what do we know about ultra wealthy, white liberals?
we know that they love telling you what to do (usually some horrific far-left trope) and then they themselves do the opposite.
for example, walls are racist and we need to bring as many migrants into the country as possible! But....I have a massive wall around my huge house and im damn sure not housing any migrants here or even anywhere in my city!
that kind of hypocrisy.
so it doesnt surprise me at all that they would do something like that in marin county. Its textbook!
then we have the second claim: did autism rates go down?
well, according to this study published on the official pubmed.Gov website....Yes!
see the study here: https://pubmed.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/32193763/
leading expert toby rogers ties it all together:
the first u.S. County to ever experience a decrease in autism has been pinpointed, says economic researcher toby rogers. Starting in 2000, parents in marin county, ca began to do something differently.
the cdc is looking into this huge finding, right?
… right?… Pic.Twitter.Com/tw6td23rgu
— “sudden and unexpected” (@toobaffled) august 17, 2024
now let me wrap it all up by presenting a bit of the counter-argument by those who want to shoot holes in this.
because thats what we do here...I give you as much information as i can and i let you decide!
so i asked chatgpt if the entire claim (part 1 and part 2) are true, and as you might expect it claimed there was no evidence to suggest a linkage between claim 1 (reduced vaccines) and claim 2 (reduced autism). Heres what it told me:
there was a trend in marin county, california, particularly around the early 2000s, where a significant number of parents opted out of the recommended childhood vaccination schedule or chose alternative schedules due to concerns about vaccine safety. This was part of a broader movement among some communities in the u.S., Where vaccine hesitancy led to lower vaccination rates.
however, this deviation from the cdcs recommended vaccination schedule was not officially sanctioned or systematically adopted as a county policy. Instead, it reflected a growing movement among parents influenced by misinformation linking vaccines to autism—a link that has been thoroughly debunked by extensive scientific research.
regarding autism rates, there is no credible evidence to suggest that marin county, or any other community that adopted alternative vaccination schedules, experienced lower autism rates as a result. In fact, numerous studies have confirmed that vaccines do not cause autism. The apparent increase in autism diagnoses during the same period has been attributed to broader diagnostic criteria, increased awareness, and better diagnostic practices, rather than changes in vaccination practices.
it is important to note that lower vaccination rates in marin county and similar communities have been associated with outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, underscoring the public health risks of not following the recommended vaccination schedules.
so thats a pretty textbook reply, just spewing the there is no credible link between vaccines and autism bs that weve heard for years.
sorry, but i dont find that claim credible!
when i pressed on the issue, it responded by claiming that the decreased autism rates were rather due to access to private care by the wealthy parents -- yeah, because private care can stop autism?
the study you referenced does not establish a causal link between changes in vaccination schedules and declining autism rates in wealthy white populations in marin county. While the article notes a decline in autism rates in these demographics, it attributes the trend to factors like access to private care or alternative interventions rather than vaccination practices. The relationship between vaccination schedules and autism has been extensively studied, and no credible evidence supports a causal connection between vaccines and autism rates.
in a related report, it is nice to see so many people red-pilling and speaking out on this issue:
must see: top american financier now speaking out about forced childhood vaccinations satan always overplays his hand...
every.
single.
time.
so you can always take solace that when things look the worst, thats likely the time when evil has just overplayed its hand and the boomerang is about to swing back hard in the other direction, placing satan farther behind than when he started.
i believe that just happened with vaccines.
allow me to explain....
for decades, americans endured a vastly increasing schedule of forced childhood vaccines.
even if we didnt like it, most of us just went along with it because they were mandated and you had to get them in order to send your kids to school.
and in reality, most people didnt even give it a second thought.
surely the medical doctors are only doing whats best for me!
right?
enter 2020.
and all of a sudden one vaccine was forced upon the entire country.
one vaccine, three makers....
by the way, moderna, pfizer and j&j are all competitors right?
can anyone explain to me how they all suddenly developed a vaccine for covid all at the same time and all on their own?
are we really supposed to believe that?
folks, its absolute horse-shit, and dont get angry about my language that is the only descriptor accurate enough to use.
if you really believe that all three big pharma companies all just suddenly, overnight, developed vaccines for covid all working independently of each other, and they all did it in record time and all finished at the same time....Then you have just failed the iq test. Im sorry.
thats hogwash!
oh, and dont forget that they were also so similar and so compatible that you could mix and match!
remember that?
got the j&j for your first dose?
no problem, get moderna for your second dose!
you kidding me with this garbage?
and so many people finally woke up from their slumber and started saying this isnt right...
perhaps it was when they were bribed with krispie kreme donuts if they would just go get the shot!
or perhaps it was the fact that the shot was free....
nothing in life is free, youre paying for it some way.
or maybe it was the fact that you were told youd be fired from your job (and many were!) If you didnt take the jab!
what happened to my body, my choice?
why were they so desperate to get this jab into your body?
so....Millions of americans finally woke up from their slumber and realized something was wrong here, something was very, very wrong here.
and thats where we pick up our story, because now that millions are awake, theyre not just questioning the covid jab, now theyre questioning all forced vaccinations, including those on the smallest, weakest, most defenseless among us: babies.
in fact, this might blow your mind, check out how much forced vaccinations on babies has increased over the last century:
even since 1984 its a dramatic increase!
enter bill ackman.
many of you may know him, but hes a very successful american financier.
here is a short bio:
bill ackman is a renowned american financier, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist, known for his strategic investment acumen and impactful philanthropy. As the ceo and founder of pershing square capital management, ackman has established himself as one of the most influential and successful investors in the finance industry.
ackman graduated magna cum laude from harvard college in 1988, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in social studies. He later received his mba from harvard business school in 1992, further solidifying his strong academic foundation.
career accomplishments:
pershing square capital management : founded in 2004, pershing square capital management has grown into one of the most successful hedge funds in the world, managing billions in assets. Under ackman’s leadership, the firm has delivered outstanding returns for its investors through astute market predictions and strategic investments. Herbalife short position : ackman is well-known for his high-profile short position against herbalife in 2012, where he publicly declared the company a pyramid scheme. Although the trade faced significant controversy, ackmans advocacy brought widespread attention to the issue of multi-level marketing companies. Successful investments : ackman’s investment prowess is evident in several high-profile successes, including his investments in companies like general growth properties, where his intervention helped the company emerge from bankruptcy and provided substantial returns for investors. His investment in canadian pacific railway led to significant operational improvements and enhanced shareholder value. Covid-19 market prediction : in early 2020, ackman made a bold and correct market prediction regarding the economic impact of the covid-19 pandemic. He implemented a strategic hedging strategy that resulted in a $2.6 billion profit for pershing square, demonstrating his foresight and strategic thinking. Awards and accolades:
institutional investors hedge fund manager of the year (2014) : ackman was named hedge fund manager of the year by institutional investor, recognizing his outstanding performance and leadership in the hedge fund industry. Harvard business school alumni achievement award (2015) : ackman received this prestigious award, which honors alumni who have made significant contributions to their industries and communities. American academy of arts and sciences : ackman was elected as a member of the american academy of arts and sciences, an acknowledgment of his contributions to the finance industry and his philanthropic efforts. Philanthropy:
ackman is also known for his philanthropy. He has pledged to donate a substantial portion of his wealth to charitable causes through the giving pledge, a commitment by the worlds wealthiest individuals to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. Ackman and his family have supported various causes, including education, healthcare, and social justice initiatives.
in addition to his professional success, ackman is a vocal advocate for economic reform and corporate governance, consistently pushing for greater transparency and accountability in the corporate world. His ability to combine financial acumen with a commitment to positive social change sets him apart as a leader in the finance industry.
i always say, we need good people to speak up in all walks of life....
doctors.
lawyers.
teachers.
finance bros.
nurses.
construction workers.
accountants.
in all walks of life, we need people to start speaking up to let everyone else know they are not alone.
speak up to support trump....
and speak out when something doesnt look right, like this.
and thats what bill ackman just did and i applaud him for it!
heres what he just posted to twitter:
when my last child was born, on the first day of her life we were told that she needed a hepb vaccine. It was not presented as a choice and i foolishly did nothing to stop the nurse. My older three daughters did not receive the vaccine at birth.
those that question the growing, now 72-shot regimen for children are considered by some to be wackos and anti-vaxxers.
i think the skepticism is appropriate and prudent as we are obligated as parents to make sure that we are not causing harm to our children who are not capable of providing informed consent.
our society needs to complete a careful review of vaccine protocols including the risks associated with the cumulative effect of all of the vaccines we are giving children.
we have been working for more than a year to find a credible and independent group to do such an investigation but so far have not been able to do so. If you can help us do this important work, please contact us at info@persq.Org.
when my last child was born, on the first day of her life we were told that she needed a hepb vaccine. It was not presented as a choice and i foolishly did nothing to stop the nurse. My older three daughters did not receive the vaccine at birth.
those that question the growing,… https://t.Co/o6c3roolr2
— bill ackman (@billackman) june 20, 2024
bravo bill, thank you!
you are 100% right, now keep going and keep the pressure on!
millions of us stand behind you on this!
in fact, i just posted this earlier today about my friend vdarknessfalls.
many of you may know him from twitter/telegram.
check this out:
prayers for my friend
@vdarknessfalls8
were convinced salias breathing issues and seizures came from the toxic vitamin k shot they forced in him after birth. They tricked bridgett into giving it to salias when i was out of the room by telling bridgett that they cant circumcise him because hell have bleeding issues if they dont give it to him. Bridgett was adamant about circumcision, so of course she complied to no fault of her own. How was she suppose to know?
of course, we feel like we failed salias right out the gate.
its vitamin k, right?
well, on the box, on one of them, because there are 3 different companies that make it, this was two of them. The main active ingredient is polysorbate 80. And that is, there are strong links to infertility, to autoimmune issues.
polysorbate 80 is banned in a lot of countries, especially in injectables. And thats the main active ingredient in one of the vitamin k solutions.
and the other one on the vial, it says contains no more than 100 micrograms per liter, of aluminum.
and you combine that with the hep b shot, which is 250 micrograms per liter of aluminum.
on day one, our children are getting 350 grams and if not more. And this is, this is just unheard of.
it blows my mind because aluminum has no place in our body. Its a known neurotoxin. Its a heavy metal.
crimes against children
crimes against humanity
prayers for my friend @vdarknessfalls8
were convinced salias breathing issues and seizures came from the toxic vitamin k shot they forced in him after birth. They tricked bridgett into giving it to salias when i was out of the room by telling bridgett that they… pic.Twitter.Com/sbuhjtpvgz
— noah christopher (@dailynoahnews) june 21, 2024
people are waking up everywhere!
keep the pressure on!
its not just the covid vaxx that was toxic....Its all of them!
at the very least, cut them down and spread them out!
but they wont let you do that.
with our oldest child, i asked my doctor to simply spread the shots out so we didnt receive them all at once.
he got all red and blotchy in the face and suddenly turned into a bumbling mess.
it was so strange!
he refused to do it, but couldnt give me a reason why.
he said it would take up too much of my time and id have to pay a co-pay each time i came in.
so f*cking what, i said, thats fine ill do it. An extra $15 for each visit to not get autism? Ok! Im in!
and when i took that excuse away, the red blotchy spots got even worse and he actually stormed out of the room.
i have no doubt looking back on it now that the man had most likely been threatened by some medical group.
its really sick what theyre doing to us.
so its time to speak up folks!
no more of this!
if you want to get vaccinated as a consenting adult over 18 years old, you go for it!
but as for the rest of us, leave us the hell alone!
related report:
https://wltreport.Com/2024/06/14/top-7-scary-truths-cdc-does-not/
top 7 scary truths the cdc does not want you to know about covid-19 “vaccines” and “boosters” some people call it the plandemic. Others call it the scamdemic. Either way, most of the deaths did not come from the novel virus, but rather the toxic mrna spike prions that invaded the vascular system of several billion people across the globe.
article by s.D. Wells, republished with permission from naturalnews.Com
another quiet holocaust that nobody seemed to recognize, well, except for the natural health enthusiasts, who know better than to trust anything pushed by big pharma, especially when its created in a criminal-run laboratory, then injected into the sheeples muscle tissue to build immunity.
then came the wave of misinformation, which really meant that all the truth-tellers and the whistleblowers who let everyone else know what the so-called vaccines really do, were labeled conspiracy theorists, anti-vaxxers and misinformation terrorists.
meanwhile, big pharma, big media and social media swung the wrecking balls, destroying popular opinion and spreading all the misinformation about how hundreds of millions of people, who all happened to get the covid jabs, died suddenly (from vascular clots, heart attacks, strokes and turbo cancer).
the scary truths the cdc, fda, who and globalist eugenicists do not want you to realize #1. Covid jabs are likely responsible for the strange, white, long and fibrous protein clots found in mrna-vaccinated peoples blood vessels , according to multiple embalmers over the past 3 years.
#2. Covid booster jabs impair your t-cells , blocking your body from fighting cancer and many other infections.
#3. Many deadly batches of china flu jabs now found to be contaminated and deadly, according to evidence-based scientific research.
#4. Covid-19 mrna vaccines never underwent adequate safety and toxicological testing in accordance with previously established scientific standards.
#5. Pharmas favorite script-spewing puppet and quackcine shill, dr. Paul offit , who created the previously-most-dangerous vaccine ever, the rotateq rotavirus jab , also rejects covid jabs with concerns over... Wait for it... Heart failure (you cant make this stuff up).
#6. Half of all sheeple (naïve people) mrna-vaccinated for covid will continue making toxic, prion-mimicking spike proteins in their body forever , according to research out of the uk; in other words, half the vaxxed are literally walking bioweapons factories .
#7. Covid-19 vaccines have created a tri-fecta of deadly alliance that causes horrible, unpredictable and deadly side effects from the lethal combination of graphene, mrna and nanotech .
a recent review of the wuhan spike protein jabs, published in clinical and experimental medicine , concluded that covid-19 so-called “vaccination” increases one’s likelihood of suffering through a sars-cov-2 infection, plus, the booster shots were linked to higher levels of igg4 antibodies, impairing the body’s ability to activate white blood cells.
in other words, the deadly clot shot jabs are also destroying the body’s natural defense against all kinds of infections and various types of cancer, including tumors. Thats what all the regulatory agencies fear most, is that people will find all of this out.
its google, youtube and twitter that spread the misinformation, hiding the truth about the dangers of mrna toxic stabs when people look up this information online, 99 percent of them only find the misinformation spread by google, fakebook, youtube, twitter and the like. Theyre brainwashed. Then theres the tv and newspapers. They cant find the truth anywhere online, and even if they do, their favorite websites and doctors call it misinformation.
put it this way, if all the medical doctors in america explained to their patients, before they got the mrna jabs, that the shots are still very experimental, nobody knows how long your tricked cells will keep producing millions of toxic spike protein prions, that they do not stay in your muscle tissue at the site of the injection, but spread throughout the vascular system, like a huge highway system of criminals, and invade your vital organs, clog your blood, clot your brain and strain the heart so bad you could die unexpectedly, nary a soul would get that jab.
in essence, thats still not enough though, because the fear factor was wound up so badly that even healthy folks were terrified of the china flu, even though it was no more deadly than the seasonal flu that goes around a few times a year. Got a fever and a sore throat? You might have the flu. Better stay home in bed and rest.
bookmark vaccines.News to your favorite independent websites for updates on the vaccine holocaust and the long-term effect of the nazi gas chambers now known as long-vax-syndrome . This has been a public service announcement from natural health news. #Findoutabouttoxicvaccines.
sources for this article include:
pandemic.News
naturalnews.Com
thegatewaypundit.Com
expose.News
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flashback: dr. Robert malone, joe rogan and dr. Zelenko! If you missed dr. Robert malone on joe rogans podcast, allow me to bring you up to speed.
because it was fantastic!
no offense to joe rogan, but who would have expected an mma fighter, actor and comedian would be doing circles around the so-called mainstream media and showing them what real journalism looks like.
its incredible.
joe rogan conducts a better interview than anyone on any of the msm channels, and its not even close.
this is what real news looks like!
this is what real questions look like...
this is what an unfiltered and unscripted interview looks like.
you can be forgiven for not recognizing it because other than rogan there is almost no one doing this anymore.
now lets explore some clips:
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of you haven’t already, go listen to dr. Malone on @joerogan podcast. Just came out today and it is as good as i anticipated. #Joerogan #robertmalone https://t.Co/ilod1qoydo
— jp williams ???? (@John_p_w) december 31, 2021
this one is a must-see:
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more:
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exactly right:
#joerogan is an excellent interviewer. He didn’t interrupt #robertmalone , like most egotistical hosts do. Thank god for doctor malone and #petermccullough and all the other doctors with balls and morals.
— jen lea ???????? (@Jenleahhh) january 1, 2022
this part needs extra attention:
30 seconds of the interview nobody is talking about... Pic.Twitter.Com/wcdvqmeul1
— spiro (@spiro_ghost) january 1, 2022
now watch as he explains how the government killed hcq and ivermectin:
dr. Robert malone’s take on the government suppression of ivermectin & hcq… @joerogan #joerogan pic.Twitter.Com/ss77gohxmd
— leahmemes (@itsreallyleah) january 1, 2022
dr. Robert malone explains to joe rogan that having natural immunity to covid (prior infection) puts you at higher risk of adverse events from the vaccine, and that it provides far greater protection from the virus than the vaccine. #Covid19 #joerogan pic.Twitter.Com/773dat6vez
— prosperity canada ???????? (@Canadaprosper) january 1, 2022
pcr testing fraud:
#joerogan and dr. Robert malone discuss pcr deaths take a listen! Pic.Twitter.Com/k7efc1xega
— bc freedom (@hansenshemp) december 31, 2021
are you awake yet?
more on the global mass formation psychosis. Do you see it yet? #Joerogan #massformationpsychosis #wakeup pic.Twitter.Com/ay0ckbbwpu
— leahmemes (@itsreallyleah) january 1, 2022
truth:
they kicked #robertmalone out.
he is going to be on #joerogan .
this cannot be a worse self goal.. Pic.Twitter.Com/vkywlfvkm4
— krittika (@krittikaskandan) december 30, 2021
dr. Malone even took time to praise dr. Zelenko and his zstack zelenko protocol .
watch here on rumble :
the zstack is finally back in stock.
dr. Zelenko: “zinc is the bullet — it kills the virus. The only problem is the bullet doesn’t get to the place where it needs to be” in the early days of covid, dr. Vladimir zelenko became a hero for using hydroxychloroquine to save his patients. Until his efforts were halted by a democrat governor. But dr. Zelenko didnt let politicians stop him from helping sick people. He kept working -- and found a legal, over-the-counter way to get patients what they need. He called it a gift from god in response to tyranny. Its a combination of quercetin, zinc and vitamins -- he created what became the widely popular z-stack. Why are quercetin and zinc so important for stopping viruses? Watch dr. Zelenko explain the bullet and gun approach for understanding zinc ionophores (transcript of highlights is below):
from the video: zinc is the bullet - it kills the virus. The only problem is the bullet doesnt get to the place where it needs to be. The virus is inside the cell. The enzyme is inside the cell. And the zinc on its own cannot get into the cell. You have a bullet without a gun - useless. Now, it turns out theres a class of medications called zinc ionophores or a class of substances called zinc ionophores -- what they do -- is they open up a channel, a door, which allows zinc to go from outside the cell to inside the cell . . . . . . Theyre the guns that shoot the bullet. The bullet then gets into the cell and stops the virus enzyme from helping the virus replicate. So you have a gun and bullet. Only the synergy of the two creates a functioning unit . . . . . . Patients were having trouble sourcing it, because it was four different ingredients that werent always available in the same place. They had trouble finding the right doses. It was a puzzle that was a little too complex for people to put together. So i was asked as a necessity -- as a favor to people -- to produce something that has everything in one package. It made sense to me, so with the help of my colleagues, we were able to produce a substance -- a compound called z-stack -- that has vitamin c, vitamin d, and most importantly has quercetin and zinc. Carrying on dr. Zelenkos legacy, z-stack is now available to everyone. Z-stack is: -- made of real, all-natural ingredients -- gluten-free -- gmp-certified -- proudly made in the usa to order z-stack directly from dr. Zelenkos store, click here.
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and if youre looking for ivermectin, check this out....It might just blow your mind:
can ivermectin treat cancer? We read the medical journals and the results might surprise you! Ok, one quick confession: i didnt read all the medical journals....I had my buddy chatgpt assist me to read 200 million medical journals and scholarly articles.
but the results most definitely may stun you!
ive covered this topic before but it continues to fascinate me so im covering it again and going way deeper!
can ivermectin treat, stop, reverse or even cure cancer?
**at the end of this article, ill show you where you can get ivermectin for yourself**
first, i have to give my standard disclaimer:
im not a doctor.
im not even a scientist.
nothing in this article has been evaluated or approved by the fda -- but lets be honest, that probably just means you should pay extra attention to it, right?
ok, we all good with the disclaimer?
ok good!
now, why am i even investigating this?
because the more i look into it, the more i find!
when i first saw them come out so strong against ivermectin, i knew it had to be pretty powerful and pretty good for humans in general!
ive never seen such an aggressive pushback by bigpharma, so i figured it probably did more than just treat covid19.
then i started seeing reports that it could treat cancer.
and im not just talking about posts on twitter or tiktok....Im talking about peer-reviewed medical journals!
ill post my original report farther below, but first i want to show you what i found on chatgpt.
i installed a special plugin that connects the openai to a database of 200 million scholarly and medical journals and then i asked it to give me all peer reviewed medical journals that suggest ivermectin can be effective in treating cancer.
i think youll find this fascinating -- and for those of you who want the nitty gritty details, each article is linked so you can go read the full thing for yourself.
from chatgpt:
here are some scholarly articles focusing on the use of ivermectin in treating cancer, organized by their publication date (newest first):
the detrimental effect of pre-treatment with ivermectin on myocardial ischemia publication date : 2023-10-25 authors : sara cheraghi, shabnam babataheri, h. Soraya abstract : this study explores the effects of ivermectin (ivm) on cardiovascular diseases, particularly focusing on myocardial ischemia in both ex vivo and in vivo. Neuroprotective effects of ivermectin against transient cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats publication date : 2023-09-27 authors : behdad seyyedabadi, shabnam babataheri, ismail laher, h. Soraya abstract : not available. Ivermectin induces nonprotective autophagy by downregulating pak1 and apoptosis in lung adenocarcinoma cells publication date : 2023-09-23 authors : man-yuan li, jiao zhang, xiao lu, dong zhou, xufeng deng, quan-xing liu, j. Dai, hong zheng abstract : not available. Outcome of ivermectin in cancer treatment: an experience in loja-ecuador ( pdf ) publication date : 2023-02-22 authors : yuliana jiménez-gaona, oscar vivanco-galván, gonzalo morales-larreategui, andrea cabrera-bejarano, vasudevan lakshminarayanan abstract : this paper analyzes the use of ivermectin-based antiparasitic as a cancer treatment in the rural area of the loja province, ecuador, and the medical opinion regarding its use in humans. Drug repurposing of ivermectin abrogates neutrophil extracellular traps and prevents melanoma metastasis ( pdf ) publication date : 2022-09-05 authors : hongjun zhang, xiaozhuo xu, rui xu, t. Ye abstract : this study identifies ivermectin (ivm) as significantly inhibiting neutrophil extracellular traps (nets) formation and preventing melanoma metastasis, with a focus on its effects on myeloid-derived suppressor cells (mdscs) and cd8+t cells in a mouse melanoma model. Ivermectin: recent approaches in the design of novel veterinary and human medicines publication date : 2022-09-05 authors : m. C. Velho, diego fontana de andrade, r. Beck abstract : this review discusses strategies proposed in the last decade to improve the safety and efficacy of ivermectin and to explore its novel therapeutic applications, including in cancer and viral infections. Ivermectin and gemcitabine combination treatment induces apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells via mitochondrial dysfunction ( pdf ) publication date : 2022-08-26 authors : d. Lee, h. Kang, so yi kim, myeong jin kim, jae woong jeong, woosol chris hong, s. Fang, hyung sun kim, yun-sun lee, h. Kim, joon seong park abstract : this study evaluates the anticancer effects of the combination of ivermectin and gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer, indicating that ivermectin exerts synergistic effects with gemcitabine, preventing pancreatic cancer progression. Forging ahead the repositioning of multitargeted drug ivermectin publication date : 2022-05-16 authors : s. Atmakuri, shweta nene, d. Khatri, s. B. Singh, v. Sinha, saurabh srivastava abstract : this review highlights the role of ivermectin in unexplored avenues towards the repositioning of this multitargeted drug in cancer, viral, and bacterial infection, and malaria, providing insights into regulatory considerations of drug repurposing and current formulation strategies. Ivermectin and gemcitabine combination treatment enhances antitumor effect in pancreatic cancer through mitochondria dysfunction ( pdf ) publication date : 2022-04-30 authors : daeun lee, h. Kang, so yi kim, myeong jin kim, y. Lee, hyung sun kim, jung min lee, h. Kim, joon seong park abstract : this study explores the combination of ivermectin and gemcitabine in enhancing the antitumor effect in pancreatic cancer, focusing on mitochondria dysfunction. Topical ivermectin: an off-label alternative to treat neonatal scabies in the era of permethrin resistance publication date : 2022-02-21 authors : a. Bassi, v. Piccolo, g. Argenziano, c. Mazzatenta abstract : this article discusses the use of topical ivermectin as an off-label alternative for treating neonatal scabies, focusing on the era of permethrin resistance. Repurposing ivermectin to augment chemotherapy’s efficacy in osteosarcoma publication date : 2022-01-01 authors : b. Hu, h. Tan, l. Yu, q. Liao, w. Guo abstract : this research investigates the potential of repurposing ivermectin to enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in osteosarcoma, focusing on its effects on proliferation, migration, and apoptosis in osteosarcoma cells. Ivermectin induces apoptosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma via mitochondrial pathway ( pdf ) publication date : 2021-12-01 authors : nana xu, mengmeng lu, jiaxin wang, yujia li, xiaotian yang, xiaoshuang wei, j-l si, jingru han, xiaojuan yao, juanmei zhang, junqi liu, yanming li, hushan yang, d. Bao abstract : this study examines the induction of apoptosis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by ivermectin, focusing on the mitochondrial pathway. Progress in redirecting antiparasitic drugs for cancer treatment ( pdf ) publication date : 2021-06-01 authors : haoyang huang, qing he, binghua guo, xudong xu, yinjuan wu, xue-rong li abstract : this review discusses the redirection of conventional drugs, including ivermectin, into cancer treatment, focusing on their anticancer potentials and underlying mechanisms. Computational drug repositioning and experimental validation of ivermectin in treatment of gastric cancer ( pdf ) publication date : 2021-03-31 authors : hanne-line rabben, g. Andersen, aleksandr ianevski, m. K. Olsen, d. Kainov, j. Grønbech, t. Wang, duan chen, chun-mei zhao abstract : this study focuses on the repositioning of ivermectin in the treatment of gastric cancer, combining computational predictions with in silico, in vitro, and in vivo approaches. Ivermectin converts cold tumors hot and synergizes with immune checkpoint blockade for treatment of breast cancer ( pdf ) publication date : 2021-03-02 authors : dobrin d. Draganov, z. Han, a. Rana, nitasha r. Bennett, d. Irvine, peter p. Lee abstract : this research shows that ivermectin induces immunogenic cancer cell death and enhances t cell infiltration into breast tumors, demonstrating synergy with immune checkpoint blockade. Antiviral drug ivermectin at nanomolar concentrations inhibits glycine-induced chloride current in rat hippocampal neurons ( pdf ) publication date : 2021-03-01 authors : j. Bukanova, e. Solntseva, r. Kondratenko, v. Skrebitsky abstract : this study examines the effect of ivermectin on chloride currents in rat hippocampal neurons, contributing to the understanding of its potential use in cancer treatment. Quantitative proteomics reveals a broad-spectrum antiviral property of ivermectin, benefiting for covid-19 treatment ( pdf ) publication date : 2020-09-22 authors : na li, lingfeng zhao, x. Zhan abstract : this study identifies ivermectin-related virus infection pathway alterations in human ovarian cancer cells, revealing its broad-spectrum antiviral property, including against covid-19. Ivermectin converts cold tumors hot and synergizes with immune checkpoint blockade for treatment of breast cancer ( pdf ) publication date : 2020-08-24 authors : dobrin d. Draganov, z. Han, a. Rana, nitasha r. Bennett, d. Irvine, peter p. Lee abstract : this research demonstrates how ivermectin induces immunogenic cancer cell death and enhances t cell infiltration into breast tumors, showing synergy with immune checkpoint blockade. Antitumor effects of ivermectin at clinically feasible concentrations support its clinical development as a repositioned cancer drug publication date : 2020-05-30 authors : m. Juárez, alejandro schcolnik-cabrera, g. Domínguez-gómez, a. Chávez-blanco, j. Díaz-chávez, a. Dueñas-gonzález abstract : this article supports the clinical development of ivermectin as a repositioned cancer drug, highlighting its antitumor effects at clinically feasible concentrations. Progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the antitumour effects of ivermectin ( pdf ) publication date : 2020-01-01 authors : jian liu, kun zhang, lin cheng, he zhu, tianmin xu abstract : this review summarizes the antitumor effects of ivermectin and its potential roles in cancer treatment, including its impact on various pathways and cellular functions. I could have kept going but i cut it off after 20 results.
i also asked it to sort the results by date with newest first, and we ended with 1/1/2020, which means these 20 articles all came out within the last 3 years.
how many more do we have in the past decade or two?
a lot.
now heres my original report which gives you a ton more information:
can ivermectin treat cancer? New evidence might surprise you! Lets get something out of the way right up front in this article....
im not a doctor.
im not even a scientist.
nothing in this article has been evaluated or approved by the fda -- but lets be honest, that probably just means you should pay extra attention to it, right?
ok, we all good with the disclaimer?
great!
im a reporter and i report on what i see....
and right now im seeing a ton of people talking about ivermectin as a possible treatment for cancer.
let me give a second disclaimer: do not read this article and stop taking cancer treatments or stop doing what your doctor tells you to do.
listen to you doctor!
but....Ivermectin has been called a wonder drug (more on that in a minute) and nine new scientific, peer-reviewed studies are showing it may be effective in treating or curing cancer....And its safer that aspirin!
so if it were me, and i can only tell you what i would do, but if it were me or one of my family members, wed listen to our doctor but i think id also be taking a high dose of ivermectin on the side.
read this for more on how incredibly safe ivermectin is:
investigation: can you overdose on ivermectin?
now lets dig in and ill show you everything im seeing about ivermectin and cancer...
we start on twitter but we will end with peer-reviewed, scientific studies.
nine of them, to be exact.
lets start here:
https://twitter.Com/stewvet/status/1711943721430729088
once again, i can only talk about what i would do, but im considering going on a high dose ivermectin treatment once per year as preventative medicine:
believe it or not, high-dose ivermectin may very well cure cancer. Https://t.Co/vwucwfvqfm pic.Twitter.Com/ostxkc90wx
— hatrabbit ???????????? (@Hatrabbit17) october 7, 2023
and is this why big pharma hates it so much?
knew it.
i said this well over a year ago.
how many times did i tell people to search the nih site for ivermectin and cancer & then read the many the peer reviewed papers? #Ivermectin kills tumors. And cancer. @Aprilhunter pic.Twitter.Com/biyi6ads1l
— realaprilhunter?? (@Realaprilhunter) october 4, 2023
now lets get scientific....
you know, real science, not fauci-ism.
from the journal of antibiotics , published 2/15/17:
read the full article yourself here .
...Unmatched value of an extraordinary drug...
...Antibacterial, antiviral and anti-cancer agent...
folks, that isnt my take or someone on twitter or tiktok.
that is a medical journal.
lets do another one....
from pubmed :
read the full article yourself here .
...Led many to describe it as a wonder drug.
lets do another...
from the nih.Gov :
read the full article here .
...Powerful antitumor effects...In a variety of cancer cells.
i repeat, this is not my opinion, this is a medical journal!
in fact, there are many articles that all come to the same conclusion, across multiple different types of cancers.
can ivermectin treat “turbo cancers”? - 9 ivermectin papers reviewed
the drug once labeled “horse de-wormer” is now showing at least 15 anti-cancer mechanisms of action. Https://t.Co/nt6kr0j8vh
— vigilant fox ???? (@Vigilantfox) october 10, 2023
here are 9 of them, from vigilantnews:
papers reviewed: 2023 sep.23 - man-yuan li et al - ivermectin induces nonprotective autophagy by downregulating pak1 and apoptosis in lung adenocarcinoma cells 2023 may - samy et al - eprinomectin: a derivative of ivermectin suppresses growth and metastatic phenotypes of prostate cancer cells by targeting the ?-Catenin signaling pathway 2022 nov - lotfalizadeh et al - the anticancer potential of ivermectin: mechanisms of action and therapeutic implications 2022 oct - jian liu et al - progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the antitumour effects of ivermectin 2022 jun - daeun lee et al - ivermectin suppresses pancreatic cancer via mitochondria dysfunction 2021 aug - shican zhou et al - ivermectin has new application in inhibiting colorectal cancer cell growth 2021 jan - mingyang tang et al - ivermectin, a potential anticancer drug derived from an antiparasitic drug 2019 sep intuyod et al - anti-parasitic drug ivermectin exhibits potent anticancer activity against gemcitabine-resistant cholangiocarcinoma in vitro 2018 feb - juarez et al - the multitargeted drug ivermectin: from an antiparasitic agent to a repositioned cancer drug you can see that full article over on makismd substack here .
now for the most obvious question:
need legal and safe ivermectin? Read this! We just reported yesterday that a new leaked report says airlines are looking to bring back masks in october.
yes, really.
i fully expect a new planned-demic will show up right in time for the 2024 election.
oh they might not call it covid again and probably they wont.
but i fully expect a new one to hit.
and im going to be prepared this time.
whether it comes in the form of a bioweapon or something much more mundane like a tick bite or a bill gates mosquito – you and your family need to be prepared. That’s where the wellness company comes in.
you know the wellness company and their great doctors – like dr. Peter mccullough and dr. Jim thorp – are regularly in the media speaking out against the broken medical establishment.
dr. Thorp, one of the nation’s leading critics of the corrupting influence of big pharma, believes that now – more than ever – people should be prepared for the next pandemic.
“i’ve strongly recommended “stock piling” critical medications including antibiotics since the turn of the century. This has been an incredible investment as many friends, family and patients have benefited. Now, in summer of 2023, this recommendation is even more crucial.” – Dr. Jim thorp
the wellness company and their doctors are medical professionals that you can trust and their new medical emergency kits are the gold standard when it comes to keeping you safe and healthy.
be ready for anything, this medical emergency kit contains an assortment of live-saving medications – including ivermectin and z-pak. The medical emergency kit provides a guidebook to aid in the safe use of all of these life-saving medications.
from anthrax to tick bites to covid and even to a bioweapon like the plague – the wellness company’s medical emergency kit is exactly what you need to have on hand to be prepared.
rest assured knowing that you have emergency antibiotics, antivirals and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe from whatever the globalists throw at us next!
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related:
???? We were right about ivermectin from day one! Paging doctor flip-flop!
doctor flip-flop, please report to the operating room!
in a 180 degree flip-flop a politician would be jealous of, the u.S. Food and drug administration (fda) now admits doctors can prescribe ivermectin to treat covid-19.
yes, really.
during the covid-19 plandemic , the fda did everything possible to prevent doctors from prescribing the antiviral to treat covid-19.
the corrupt agency compared people seeking ivermectin to horses.
the federal government, mainstream media, big tech, and pharmacies created numerous barriers to prevent covid-19 patients from obtaining ivermectin for treatment.
after millions of americans lined up to take the experimental covid-19 shots, the fda changed course to say doctors can prescribe ivermectin for covid-19.
straight from the horse’s mouth. Now time for @us_fda to issue a statement so my patients can get their prescriptions filled at @cvspharmacy and @walgreens . Https://t.Co/r5khovfafe
— mary talley bowden md (@marybowdenmd) august 11, 2023
according to the epoch times, the fda explicitly recognizes that doctors do have the authority to prescribe ivermectin to treat covid, ashley cheung honold, a department of justice lawyer representing the fda, said during oral arguments on aug. 8 in the u.S. Court of appeals for the 5th circuit.
fda explicitly recognizes that doctors do have the authority to prescribe ivermectin to treat covid.
doctors are free to prescribe #ivermectin to treat #covid19 , a lawyer representing the #fda said this week. Https://t.Co/2iaviqtfjx
— the epoch times (@epochtimes) august 10, 2023
from the epoch times :
the government is defending the fdas repeated exhortations to people to not take ivermectin for covid-19, including a post that said stop it.
the case was brought by three doctors who allege the fda unlawfully interfered with their practice of medicine with the statements. A federal judge dismissed the case in 2022, prompting an appeal.
the fundamental issue in this case is straightforward. After the fda approves the human drug for sale, does it then have the authority to interfere with how that drug is used within the doctor-patient relationship? The answer is no, jared kelson, representing the doctors, told the appeals court.
the fda explicitly stated that ivermectin isn’t authorized or approved to treat covid-19.
however, the agency attempted to excuse its corruption.
fda made these statements in response to multiple reports of consumers being hospitalized, after self medicating with ivermectin intended for horses, which is available for purchase over the counter without the need for prescription, honold said.
in an interview with maria bartiromo, senator ron johnson described the destruction caused by the actions of the fda.
the doctors ive been dealing with and talking to for yours now, they believe that probably hundreds of thousands of americans lost their lives because they were denied early treatment, johnson said.
and they were denied it because the fda sabotaged, for example, ivermectin. And they said, come on, you all, youre not a cow, youre not a horse. You know, this is supposedly horse medicine. No, this was a nobel prize-winning medicine that could have saved hundreds of thousands of lives. |
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Steve valdiserri: building discipline in modern healthcare
steve valdiserri did not plan on becoming a healthcare leader. But over time, his mix of discipline, data thinking, and operational focus pulled him into the center of one of the most complex industries in the u.S. Today, he is known for helping healthcare and technology companies turn strategy into execution, especially in value-based care.
his career did not start in a boardroom. It started on a football field.
early foundations: sports, structure, and leadership
steve grew up in indianapolis and attended bishop chatard high school. Football played a major role in shaping his mindset. He won two state championships and learned early how structure and accountability drive results.
“team sports teach you quickly that effort alone isn’t enough,” he says. “You need systems, preparation, and trust.”
he carried that mindset to depauw university, where he earned a bachelor of arts in economics. He was a four-year varsity football letterman and a senior captain. He also served on the university presidential captain’s council.
“that experience showed me what leadership looks like when no one is watching,” steve says. “You set the tone every day.”
entering healthcare: learning from the ground up
after college, steve moved into healthcare operations. He started out at a revenue cycle management company (accretive health, now r1) for 4 years and then moved to an industry that was changing fast. Value-based care was emerging, but many organizations were not ready for it.
he joined villagemd in 2015, when the company was still in its early days. Steve was one of the first employees and over nearly a decade, he helped build the company’s operational foundation.
“i didn’t join something finished,” he says. “I joined something being built in real time.”
he started as a manager and grew into senior leadership roles, eventually becoming vice president of value-basaed strategies. His work focused on attribution management, patient engagement operations, and scaling value-based care models.
“what surprised me was how often good ideas fail because execution breaks down,” steve says. “Healthcare doesn’t have a vision problem. There are plenty of good ideas out there. It has an operational execution problem.”
scaling value-based care in complex systems
at villagemd, steve worked closely with providers, health systems, and internal teams. His role required translating strategy into day-to-day workflows.
he became known for asking simple questions in complex meetings.
“how does this work on monday morning?” He would ask.
“who owns this process?”
“what data tells us this is working?”
“complexity is unavoidable in healthcare,” he says. “Confusion is optional.”
over time, steve developed a reputation as someone who could connect financial performance with clinical operations. He focused on measurable outcomes, not presentations.
from operator to advisor
after nearly ten years, steve decided to take what he learned and apply it across the industry. He launched a boutique advisory practice focused on healthcare technology and value-based care organizations.
today, he works with companies as an executive partner and advisor. In june 2025, he started avanti strategy group. The firm helps healthcare organizations solve operational problems and connect strategy to financial results, specifically in the value-based care and digital health space..
“my role now is to help leaders see around corners,” steve says. “Not by guessing, but by using data, experience, and the tools / models that are being laid out in the industry.”
his work spans healthcare analytics, operations management, and emerging technology, including ai.
ai, data, and the future of healthcare operations
steve holds a harvard medical school executive certification in ai in healthcare. He sees ai as a tool, not a shortcut.
“ai won’t fix broken processes,” he says. “But it can amplify good ones. Broken processes need good ole fashion roll up your sleeves and get dirty work”.
steve frequently shares insights on linkedin, where he has worked to build a consistent voice around healthcare operations, new innovation models released by cms, food is health, discipline, and leadership.
discipline beyond the office
outside of work, discipline remains a core theme. Steve trains daily as a hyrox competitor and completed his first competition in may 2025. He plans to compete twice a year.
“training reminds me that progress is boring,” he says. “You win by doing the basics every day.”
he has also become deeply interested in the food is medicine movement. He believes chronic disease and healthcare costs cannot be solved without addressing nutrition.
“we keep treating symptoms,” steve says. “But we avoid the root cause. Food matters more than we admit.”
above all, steve is clear about his priorities.
“my biggest role isn’t my job title,” he says. “It’s being a good husband and a present dad to my kids.”
a steady voice in a noisy industry
steve valdiserri’s career reflects a steady pattern. Learn deeply. Build patiently. Execute consistently.
he is not focused on hype. He is focused on outcomes.
“healthcare rewards people who stay long enough to understand the mess,” he says. “Then do the work to clean it up.”
in an industry defined by complexity, steve has built a reputation for clarity. And that, more than anything, is what makes his leadership stand out.
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Environmental protections improved via increased public engagement
pennsylvania environmental regulators have updated the state’s environmental justice policy for the first time in more than two decades, expanding public engagement and strengthening protections for communities most vulnerable to pollution and other environmental hazards.
the department of environmental protection said the revised policy will guide inspections, compliance and enforcement efforts while increasing outreach and participation in environmental decision-making. The update follows a public comment period that drew more than 700 responses after an interim policy was released in 2023.
gov. Josh shapiro has made environmental justice a priority of his administration, elevating oversight to a deputy secretary position within dep and adding environmental justice coordinators in each of the agency’s six regional offices.
“vulnerable communities exist in every region of the commonwealth — rural and urban alike,” dep secretary jessica shirley said, adding that the policy is intended to better educate, engage and empower residents in environmental justice areas.
dep also updated its pennenviroscreen mapping tool, which uses environmental, health and socioeconomic data to identify communities facing elevated risks. The agency said the improvements will help residents, researchers and local governments better understand environmental conditions while supporting more efficient permitting and public comment processes.
city’s l&i sweeps 80 unlicensed contractor projects
philadelphia building inspectors issued stop-work orders on more than 80 construction projects after determining that a contractor continued operating under a new name following a prior license suspension, city officials said.
the department of licenses and inspections’ inspections, safety and compliance unit took action against elegance group after the board of licenses and inspections review unanimously ruled that the company was improperly formed to evade regulations. The board revoked the contractor’s license, finding it was an “alter ego” of expert builders, whose license had been suspended for falsifying engineering reports.
stop-work orders were posted on all active projects linked to elegance group, officials said.
“public safety is our top priority,” commissioner basil merenda said, adding that contractors who violate licensing and safety requirements will not be permitted to operate in the city.
city officials said inspectors are working with affected property owners to help them bring projects into compliance by securing properly licensed contractors.
the enforcement action comes under mayor cherelle parker’s administration, which reorganized the department of licenses and inspections to create a standalone unit focused exclusively on construction and building code enforcement.
shapiro announces reelection
gov. Josh shapiro launched his campaign for reelection, highlighting his record on jobs, tax cuts, public safety and protecting abortion rights and election integrity.
in a campaign video, shapiro said his administration has delivered results despite a divided legislature, citing efforts to rebuild a collapsed section of interstate 95 in record time, expand education funding, cut taxes for working families and seniors, invest in law enforcement and open most state jobs to applicants without college degrees.
lt. Gov. Austin davis, who is also seeking reelection, praised the administration’s focus on bipartisan problem-solving and economic opportunity, saying pennsylvania has chosen “progress over partisanship.”
shapiro, a democrat first elected in 2022, said his campaign will focus on continuing to move the state forward and protecting pennsylvanians’ freedoms.
pa historical & museum commission opens historical marker nominations
the pennsylvania historical & museum commission has opened the 2026 nomination cycle for the state’s historical marker program, inviting communities to propose markers recognizing people, places and events significant to pennsylvania and u.S. History.
the program, which includes more than 2,500 blue-and-gold markers across all 67 counties, is marking its nearly 80-year history as pennsylvania prepares for america’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Officials said the latest nomination cycle includes changes aimed at making the process more accessible, particularly for first-time applicants and community organizations.
applicants must submit a required pre-application by april 1, before being invited to complete a final nomination due june 1. Nominations may be submitted by individuals, historical societies, local governments, nonprofits and community groups and are reviewed by independent historians before approval by the commission.
more information and application guidelines are available through the pennsylvania historical marker program website.
philadelphia orchestra presents free mlk tribute concert
the philadelphia orchestra will present its 36th annual martin luther king jr. Tribute concert on jan. 19 at 3 p.M. In marian anderson hall at the kimmel center for the performing arts.
the free concert, conducted by thomas wilkins and presented in partnership with global citizen’s greater philadelphia martin luther king day of service, will feature works by black composers, including “lift every voice and sing,” selections from carlos simon’s four black american dances and richard smallwood’s “total praise.” Pianist clayton stephenson will join the orchestra for the first movement of gershwin’s piano concerto in f.
the program will also include a recitation of excerpts from king’s “i have a dream” speech by storyteller charlotte blake alston, accompanied by barber’s adagio for strings. The concert will be broadcast live on wrti 90.1 fm.
in conjunction with the performance, the orchestra and ensemble arts will host a food drive at the kimmel center in partnership with philabundance. Tickets for the concert are free and available through the orchestra’s website.
burgos introduces legislation to address statewide physician shortages
state rep. Danilo burgos introduced legislation that would create a supervised pathway for qualified international medical graduates to practice in pennsylvania.
house bill 2121, to be known as the provisional licensure pathway for international medical doctors act, would authorize the state board of medicine to issue provisional licenses to international medical graduates who meet rigorous standards, including educational commission for foreign medical graduates certification, verified foreign medical training or practice and english language proficiency.
provisional licensees would be required to practice under supervision, with designated underserved areas and approved specialties.
“we’ve seen this model implemented successfully across other states,” said burgos. “The bill has been designed to responsibly expand access to care while maintaining high standards of patient safety. We’re addressing critical physician shortages, especially in underserved and rural communities, by using qualified international medical graduates.”
the bill includes strong oversight provisions, annual reporting to the general assembly and a clear pathway to full licensure upon successful completion of the provisional term and remaining requirements.
house bill 2121 has been introduced in the house and is awaiting committee referral.
‘après in the city’ at attico rooftop
the junior league of philadelphia will host a ski-themed winter fundraiser, après in the city: a snowed-in social, on feb. 21 from 4 to 7 p.M. At attico rooftop in center city.
the event will feature an open bar, appetizers, ski-inspired activities, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Proceeds will support the organization’s programs focused on improving health and wellness, expanding access to nutritious food, and advancing opportunities for women and families in the greater philadelphia region.
tickets are $125 and are available for purchase online.
resolution to recognize jan. 6 as ‘democracy observance day’ in pa
on the fifth anniversary of the jan. 6, 2021, attack on the u.S. Capitol, four pennsylvania house democrats said they are reintroducing a resolution to honor law enforcement officers who defended the capitol and to establish an official day of remembrance.
state reps. Malcolm kenyatta, roni green, danilo burgos and tarik khan said the resolution would designate jan. 6, 2026, as “democracy observance day for education, remembrance, and vigilance,” recognizing u.S. Capitol police officers who protected lawmakers during the attack.
kenyatta cited the actions of officers including sgt. Harry dunn and officer brian sicknick and said the observance is intended to help prevent similar attacks in the future. He also criticized the pardoning of individuals involved in the attack and recalled a previous legislative tribute to capitol police that drew opposition from republican lawmakers.
the resolution has been introduced previously but has not been adopted.
sinatra & friends show on valentine’s day
the buck hotel, 1200 buck road in feasterville, will host a valentine’s day show, romantic sounds of sinatra & friends with joey c, on saturday, feb. 14. Doors open at 6 p.M., Followed by dinner at 6:30 and the show at 8. The cost for dinner, dancing and the show is $72, including taxes and gratuities. Call 215-317-7675 or visit thebuckhotel.Com/eventscalendar. ••
apply for scholarships
children’s scholarship fund philadelphia, a k-8th grade scholarship program, has opened its 2026-27 scholarship lottery application. Csfp is a privately funded program that provides financial access to students from “under-resourced” philadelphia families, ensuring that they have access to tuition-based schools. The application is open through march 1. Children’s scholarship fund philadelphia also offers resources for families, access to school selection support, events hosted at cultural institutions and the opportunity to receive funding to attend summer camps. To be eligible for a csfp scholarship, families must be residents of philadelphia with children in kindergarten through 8th grade and meet household income guidelines. Students who are chosen through the lottery will receive a scholarship through 8th grade. Up to three children per family, per year, can receive a scholarship. To learn more about children’s scholarship fund philadelphia and apply for the 2026-27 scholarship lottery, visit www.Csfphiladelphia.Org/apply ••
liheap applications open
the state 2025-26 low income home energy assistance program season will continue through april 10. Cash grants range from $200 to $1,000, based on region, annual income and number of people living in the home.
apply at compass.State.Pa.Us
for more information, call 866-857-7095. ••
sign up for free newsletter
the south philly review has returned to its original website, southphillyreview.Com.
the website includes news, arts and entertainment, crime, sports, opinion and a way to sign up for a free newsletter that will bring stories to your inbox.
readers are also encouraged to follow the newspaper on bluesky, on facebook and on x @sophreview. ••
volunteer for child literacy program
philly reading coaches is a program that combines early reading support, access to books and community volunteers to boost reading skills for the city’s children. The program works by pairing trained volunteers with young students – kindergarten through 3rd grade – and by providing fun and child-guided reading experiences that help build reading skills and motivation. Each child in the program also receives 25 free books to take home. Prc is funded by the office of children and families and implemented by out-of-school time providers. Prc operates in 14 elementary schools throughout the city. Locations and schedules can be found here: http://ost.Phila.Gov/locations-and-schedules/
volunteers must be 16 years or older and must submit the required clearances for working with children. Begin your application here: bit.Ly/applyprc ••
host foreign exchange student
world heritage international student exchange program is seeking local families to host foreign exchange students. World heritage students come from countries such as italy, denmark, spain, france, germany, ukraine, japan and australia. They are ages 15-18. Host families may be single parents, couples and single persons.
the exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance.
if interested in hosting an exchange student, call debra at 800-888-9040, visit www.World-heritage.Org or send an email to [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) to request more information or start the application process. ••
vfw looking for members
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Danger alerts don’t always come in the form of big red flags, warning signs, or loud announcements. Sometimes it’s a silent voice, an invisible friend, that serves as the messenger telling you to “leave right now!”
whether or not you listen, can be the difference between life and death, as many people have learned. They’ve been sharing the scariest times they trusted their gut and lived to tell the tale…
bored panda has put together a list of the most harrowing stories. From one person who narrowly escaped being hit by an 18-wheeler truck, to another who could have died at the hands of a crazed gunman, each of these netizens is bound by a common thread: something they couldn’t see saved them. And because they didn’t question it, they miraculously got a second chance at life.
#1
we were in a bus accident, i was thrown out of the bus and hit my head. Everything went black and i was dizzy, and someone i was with grabbed me a pillow and helped me to lay down, which i did for a few minutes. Then i suddenly got really cold and something told me “go find your hoodie”. I had it with me when i was on the bus. I slowy stood up and could see a tiny bit again.
i stumbled over to the bus wreck looking for my hoodie and while stumbling over i heard a huge screech of brakes and people screaming. An 18 wheeler hadn’t seen our accident and jack-knifed into our accident. Found the pillow i was laying on stuck under one of the 18 wheelers wheels. I fully believe i escaped death twice that day.
image source: tamsynlang, pch.Vector
#2
i was maybe 11 or 12 years old at an adoption fair. Prospective adoptive parents would come to meet and greet with potential kids. I was paired with a single man in his 50’s. He was my only taker. He was interested in adopting me. I immediately had a terrible feeling about him. My case manager was like “no, he’s cleared, we’ve done our research, he’s nothing to worry about. You should do a trial stay at his home. You’re getting older, it’s harder for older kids to get adopted be grateful”
i had zero autonomy over this and sure enough, tears and all they made me do a trial at his home over a weekend. I went to take a shower and he “mistakenly” walked in the room while i was naked, but he stood there for like 5 minutes just staring. He said nothing then left. I climbed right the fuck out the window and ran away. You can’t convince me he wasn’t going to assault me.
image source: xo.Ashantiii__, dc studio
#3
driving through a tiny texas town with my (now) ex — i’m white passing, he is not. Stopped at a diner around 8:30/9pm and one (of 2) servers made some racist comments but we ignore it while the other takes care of us. When we left, he told us four times to be careful. It was raining, but not 4 warnings type of raining. We made the fastest stop for gas and got the hell out.
ps the town to avoid is aspermont. It’s in the middle of nowhere but is part of the drive from denver to austin, so just a warning for any poc, specifically black people, on that route
image source: its.Jami.T, freepik
#4
it was a “we need to stop right now” feeling. We stayed at my in laws the night before and decided to leave early am. I famously do not really eat breakfast but this particular morning i was damn near begging my husband to stop for breakfast. I didn’t care where literally any place that sold food. Pulled into a bojangles about 5 miles from our apartment. Sat in the drive thru about ten minutes and headed home. We pulled into our complex a few minutes after 8 am to see police cars.
because my neighbors argued with a man the night before and the man came back and shot up the quadplex 17 times. In broad daylight. At 8 am where i would’ve been sitting if we didn’t stop for food
image source: coffehbeads, eyeem
#5
oooo i got a good one, it wasnt me but an ex partner, i was visiting her and her family for the holidays and we decided one night to go out dancing. We got all dressed up and i was real excited to go to the club with her. We get to the parking garage and maybe 10 steps out of the car she stops me and says “i have a bad feeling about going to the club, would you hate me or be mad if we just went back home?” I said “absolutely not, id rather us be home and you be wrong than be out and you be right. The next day we found out there was a shooting at the club and a couple was killed. I hugged her and thanked her for saving our lives… trust your gut!
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#6
i was 10. Seeing a movie with a friend and in the middle of the movie a man sat next to me. He starts touching me. I didn’t know what was happening. I jumped up from the chair told my friend i needed to use the bathroom, and ran to the back of the movie theater, but i didn’t go to the bathroom. Hid in the empty back row of the theater. The guy walks out a minute or so later. The doors to the theater had pothole type windows and i looked out and the guy was standing outside the womens bathroom.
image source: jensoveralls, serhii_bobyk
#7
my sister went to a school that was an hour away and had to be up at 5 every morning. This happened around 2009. We were 12 & 16 years old, woke up one morning, getting dressed and heard a baby crying outside. This is minnesota so it’s very dark and very cold in the winter at 5 am. We knew it was some bs – cops came – found tracks in the snow to our door. Someone had been playing a tape trying to lure us outside and i never slept well in that house again knowing someone tried that
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#8
my husband & i once stayed at a cabin in the woods. Came back from dinner & someone been in the cabin. The front door that was *locked* was now open, another door that was closed was open, things had been moved but not stolen — and only a few so it was like they’d tried to retrace steps but forgotten to reset small things, not like a thief had ransacked it. The vibes were majorly off. We both just looked at each other & knew, so we packed & left immediately, driving through the night to get home.
it was the creepiest feeling. Really felt like we were being watched and they were going to come back when we were sleeping. The relief we felt when we were safely locked in the car and driving away was palpable.
image source: brightbazaar, freepik
#9
in the subway, late night, at the terminus waiting for the subway to start, and there’s absolutely no one in the train or outside. I get inside a wagon and sit next to the door, just in case. A few minutes later, a man walks in through the last door in the opposite direction and sits, far, but facing me. I do a quick safety glance and notice he’s staring at me. I don’t want to make eye contact but i check again and he’s very calm, hands together on his knees, eyes locked on me i pretend to go look outside for directions, walk towards the head of the train, wait a bit, then enter another wagon. Still no one anywhere. After a few minutes, the same man enters the wagon and sits, a few meters away, staring at me. There’s something cold and methodical in his behavior. This time i stared back showing i clearly saw him, stood up and stomped my foot on the ground, turned to leave and he said “no, you don’t leave, i’m the one who leaves”. And he left.
#10
last halloween, i went to a house party with a friend. It was all fun until around 3 am, when some guys showed up. The vibe was immediately off but no one seemed to notice. After a couple of minutes, i told my friend we should leave. She didn’t want to go at first, but i convinced her. The next day, we found out there was a shooting at the party right after we left.
image source: scarletkush, dc studio
#11
two off the top of my head. My husband and i had taken the skytrain into downtown vancouver in 2011 to watch game 7 and when he said we needed to leave before the 3rd period, we left. People started texting me to see where we were and i had no idea what was going on. By the time we got home, the rioting was in full swing and the skytrain was shut down. When i asked my husband why he knew we needed to leave, he basically said there was bad vibes
the other time was in nov 2020. My husband basically begged me to take the earliest ferry back from van island so we could leave the lower mainland asap and drive home. I listened, and we got home safely, with a couple detours due to rising water. If i hadn’t listened, we would have been stuck there for another 2 weeks, as it rained so hard that day, it flooded highways and washed out bridges. Again, i asked my husband how he knew we need to go now and he said he just wanted to go home
image source: kait.Kehler, emilystock
#12
my band was hired by a very wealthy couple to play a 4th of july party at their personal residence (large main house, pool, guest house, golf course on site etc, it was a whole ordeal). Upon arrival at the house, the husband offered to give me and our sound tech’s girlfriend a tour of the house (some of the guys had been there before, so the fact that he only asked us two didn’t immediately alarm me). We eventually ended up in the basement walking through his wine cellar, when he started making comments about how the cellar is a great place to bring girls with no bra on because it stays so cool down there.
we had driven for 15 hours to play this gig, and for the sake of comfort, i was wearing an xxl tshirt and no bra. When he made that comment, a lightbulb went off in my head and i looked around the room to realize he was standing in front of the only door. The other girl in the room made eye contact with me and we kept as much distance between us and that man as we could my boyfriend at the time was the band’s frontman, and thankfully, he came downstairs looking for us, and we all went upstairs.
that man proceeded to sexually harass me for the remainder of our time there, making comments about how he noticed i was braless when i arrived, and how nice my breasts are etc in front of his wife, my boyfriend, the band, everyone. No one knew what to do because we knew he had guns and plenty of friends around if we decided to pick a fight.
we played our show and then left as soon we could. I spent the entire time hyper-aware of my own body and feeling unsafe in my own skin, because if he noticed my breasts in that large tshirt, it was clear there was nothing i could wear that would “hide” my body from him. I think about that moment in the cellar all the time, and how lucky we were that my former partner came downstairs when he did.
image source: emkatemusic
#13
booked an airbnb in oregon last minute because we needed to wash our clothes after travelling for a month straight. Got to the area suddenly, i felt nauseous and my sister noticed how shady the area was, went inside, met the host (who lived upstairs with no separation) saw tons of saws, large barrells, and super clean workspace in the garage. We ran out of there. Always trust the gut – reported to airbnb and kept checking up, they removed him after some sketch reviews!!!
image source: paulieandbri, the yuri arcurs collection
#14
at a hotdog place in chicago i felt something was off and left, my friend (who i tried to get to come leave with me) got stabbed not more than 5 minutes later.
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#15
a few years ago my friends and i were driving in cherokee park in louisville ky, and pulled over in one of the parking lots to smoke. It was around midnight. An old man pulled up in the car next to us, we already thought he was a bit creepy.. Then he picked up a curly haired almost clown like wig from his passenger seat and started to put it on… we had the car on and backing up before he even finished getting on his head.. We drove away so fast
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#16
my husband and our friends were hanging out at a lake in vermont late at night. When a random man parked about 100 yards away from us. Slowly and quietly walked up behind us and then just stood directly behind us before he started talking. I’m pretty sure if we didn’t get out of there when we did, we were all going to be unalived.
image source: tyedyedbutterfly
#17
i was walking downtown late one night after work when a car going the opposite direction passes and a man shouts at me from the window of the car. There was a street light behind me, and he gets in the turn lane. I get the feeling like i need to find a place to hide but the sidewalk just goes under a bridge that’s still pretty visible to the street. I start walking faster, he passes me and pulls over in a parking lot right on the corner of the intersection in front of me. I turn before i hit that corner and he’s out on the street again. I feel pretty certain at this point he’s following me, so i call a friend of mine and start cutting through streets tryna lose him. Lotta streets are one way so he can’t directly follow but he keeps passing me. I try to stay on streets with large groups of people and am running at one point tryna get to a bar i know with a back i can leave out of. He passes one more time before i’m in, waited him out for an hour just to be safe
image source: crickt918, freepik
#18
i was at a football game in highschool it was my school vs my cousins school. The game was at her schools stadium which was a few streets over from her house. As we were getting ready to leave i felt butterflies in my stomach but ignored it and we continued walking once we got there one of my cousins and i went to my schools side while she and another of my cousins went to her schools side. At halftime i called her so i could switch sides and meet up with her but that butterfly feeling became even more intense. Thats when i looked up and seen a large crowd that sat at the top of the stadium run from one side to another unbeknownst to me that was the first shooting.
i was still on the phone with my cousin as i walked into the concession part (i forgot what it’s called) when i started seeing it get overly crowded. Again that gut feeling hit me and this time i felt like my head was spinning and if i didn’t leave at that moment something bad was going to happen possibly to me. So i left and by the time i made it it to ihop i was getting back to back calls saying it had been a shooting and they had the football players including my boyfriend at the time laid out on the field.
4 people ended up being shot along with one of my cousins who had came at a later time than us and all i could think about was what if i’d ignored that feeling one more time
image source: uloveliu, raul-mellado
#19
i was parked in a car with 3 friends in one friend’s driveway in front of their apartment building. I locked the car doors because we were sitting a little longer than planned. Moments later a guy walked up to the car and tried to open the door. He’s like “what y’all doing out here?” I calmly turned the car on and shifted into reverse while he was standing there. Drove around a few blocks and then dropped that friend off so we could leave.
image source: itschampagnehere
#20
i was meeting an acquaintance of my new partner, this very small ex military man. I have a lot of tattoos and people often try to touch them without asking me first. When he reached out to touch me my entire stomach flipped over and i could feel such a dark presence from him. It was so terrifying. Even through he was half my size i instinctively stepped back away from him and told my partner later he scared the fuck out of me. I could tell he didn’t see women as human
image source: chayla.Photographer
#21
my date and i went to the movies in atlanta/atlantic station in the middle of the afternoon on a week day. We go into the screen room and sit down. No one else is there. My date goes to the concession stand to get snacks. As soon as he leaves a young man comes in and sits right behind me. I immediately get up and leave the room. I’m speed walking to the concession stand to meet my date. He ask what’s wrong, i tell him what happen. When i turn around towards the screen room i see the kid walking out of the room and he exits out of the side entrance of the theater.
image source: _kellikelley
#22
a friend and i were heading to find a geocache, which wasn’t far from my grandma’s. On the very street of my grandma’s house, some old white dude in a white van, no windows into the back of it, slowed down, rolled his window down, and began talking to us. What made it worse is that he was asking us about chr*stian beliefs. He asked us if we were involved with chruch and what not, but what really creeped me out, was that he specifically asked “are you sure you’re going to heaven”. My friend had his bike, one of us on each side, and i kept pressing back on the handlebars to make him step back, and this fucker had turned off his engine to keep speaking with us.
i’m not religious, for reasons like this and much more reasons. So as soon as this guy, in a white van with no windows, began asking about ch*stian shit, i knew i had to diffuse the situation and gtfo of there. Definitely should have reported to the police, or caught his license plate, but i (unfortunately) didn’t.
image source: tulipallium, eyeem
#23
i came home from work on a random monday & my husband was off work & he suggested we take our 7 month old & our dog to the creek for the first time. We didn’t make it the ten minute call before i had someone calling me saying our house was on fire.
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#24
funny that you asked, last friday a neighbour and friend of mine were invited for some drinks by our neighbour and his girlfriend. It was polite, nice talk and music too. Getting to know one another. 2 men showered up, came said hi think they were scouting then came back 2 hours later. One of them lives 2 floors above us. They acted like it was their place, drinking our wine and making all sorts of complaints and remarks about everything even changing the music. I noticed my mood shift and texted my neighbour i’d she needed to, we can leave. An hour later abruptly she said we need to go, something wasn’t right. So i did. These guys followed us home. So now they knew where we lived but refused to step away so we hurrisly said our goodbyes and each got indoors until i heard someone try to opén our doors. Well our landlady did nothing about it, didn’t take my complaints seriously. I’m currently house hunting.
image source: dephnah
#25
in 2023 me and my husband stayed in a hotel in front of the shore at hollywood beach. We spent the whole morning/afternoon cycling the city and when we came back to the hotel we should decide going to the beach or hotel’s swimming pool. I felt to my gut that we should definitly go to the pool and some minutes later we heard the shooting coming from the beach. The news reported later that 9 people were injured and the police were looking for the 3 gunmen.
i just can’t help myself by thinking about our famílias in brazil receiving the terrible news if we decided to stay.
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#26
went out with my bother and mom to a tavern for some burgers. As soon as i walked in the door i was like, ‘nah guys this is where trouble starts’ i got the same feeling from that place as i did right before shit went down when i was deployed overseas. Blood pumping in my ears, neck hair standing straight up, cold sweat. We left immediately and went somewhere else. A week later somebody got kicked out for being drunk so they got their ar and shot the place up.
image source: bobbitforpresident
#27
ok, my friend and i were in this cul-de-sac in the middle of nowhere surrounded by fields and it was like our little smoke spot,we were just chilling and it was like the dead of night. We’re laying back high as fuck livin life having a deep ass conversation bawling our eyes out and out of nowhere this truck comes come down the road and they park right behind me and get out of their car and right before he comes up to my car. I lock it cause i’m like oh i should probably have my car locked
he pulls on the passengar side door to open it, and im like wtf and then he comes to my side (the drivers side) and tries to open my door too, bitch when i tell you i zoomed tf outta there
oh and mind you, another time we were at this spot we decided to leave and took the wrong way out, and crossed over this old abandoned military gaurd post in the middle of feilds & no where, and as we cross over my friend and i both get this eerie feeling like we’re being watched, we genuinely felt like we were in danger the moment we crossed that post, i told her whip that thang around and get outta here
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#28
in a bar in islington. Sensed something was going to kick off and started to leave. Huge gang fight started, i almost got accidentally bottled as riot police stormed in. Ended up being a witness as people died. I just *felt* uneasy all of a sudden.
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#29
when my son was about 3 years old i drove him one night to see the christmas tree outside a little church nearby. I’d never taken him there before but knew they’d do an amazing job with the lights each year. We pulled into the parking lot near an adjacent house and my son said “ok mom but we need to leave right now because a very bad man is going to come out of that house in a minute.” I have no idea what vibe his little mind picked up on, but i didn’t question it for a second! Got the heck out!
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#30
literally saved my life. Spent the night at my boyfriend’s apartment while in college. Got up in the morning to drive back to campus to attend class. He begged me to stay a little longer. My gut feeling was literally screaming for me to leave. Voices telling me to leave. I listened and left despite my boyfriend asking me to please stay longer or skip class. Not even an hour later, he was robbed. He was shot. While i was in class, he called me from the hospital. I know that was divine protection.
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#31
sooo… this isn’t my story it belongs to one of my exs but.. He was shopping at one of our local grocery spots with a couple of friends back in my old hometown and saw this man pacing back and forth. He described him “in glasses dressed in all black attire” looking worried. He said he got this hair raising feeling that something was off so he told his friends it was time to go and they agreed. They where making the decision to head up to a mall we had out there and when they finally finished loading the groceries in completely they headed to the mall and got stopped at the entrance by police because the walmart in the same parking area was being shot up…. As all of you may know or if you haven’t.. This was the walmart shooting that ended fatally in el paso tx… when my ex had turned on the tv low and behold it was the guy he had seen earlier.. What’s even crazier was my ex ended up getting arrested to serve out his warrant and was in the same unit as him all within the same month
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#32
when we were on a class trip in around 7th grade our accommodation was located on top of a hill. Down the hill was a little spot with 2 benches at a small non-paved pathway that led into a forest. We were 4 girls hanging around there, just talking while we had free time. For some reason i started feeling watched out of the forest, i was so uncomfortable. I got hyperaware of my surroundings and the feeling got worse and worse. I urged the other girls to go back and after some convincing, we did. Nothing happened, but this feeling was very scary. Everything inside me literally screamed at me to leave right away. Maybe it was just a feeling without any reason. But i’d rather listen to it once too many times than end up hurt.
there was no other single soul around us who could have helped.
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#33
drove up to a gas station at 1 am and saw two guys walking up to the door wearing ski masks. Left and went somewhere else. Ended up hearing about an armed robbery at that location around 1 am the next day
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#34
2022 brisbane floods. 2nd story house. All was fine until it was almost at the top of the first floor. That panic to leave hit like a gut punch.
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#35
there was a meteor shower that was going to be viewable if we got just outside the city (fresno, ca). I was with my gf and her two kids, and we drove.Out to the foothills to see the shower. We found a spot, set up chairs and settled in to watch the show. I had closed my eyes and was listening to the white noise of bugs/wind/etc.Suddenly, something seemed off. The kids were still playing, my gf was texting on her phone. But the hair on my neck was up.
that’s when i noticed – there was no more sound. Dead, empty silence. No wind, no crickets, no birds, no bugs. I calmly stood up, asked her to gather the kids, and slowly packed up the car. It took a couple of minutes for her to notice, but when she did, we bugged the fuck out. To this day it feels like we closed the door just moments before something could grab my leg.
image source: manny_montecito
#36
i pulled into a drive thru at an atm and i tried to withdrawal money, twice. The first time it said “please try again”. The second time, the message on the screen said “come back tomorrow”. I got that feeling and just drove home. Found out the next day there was a robbery at the convenience store that was beside the bank – right around the time i was there.
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#37
i was waiting for someone outside the bathroom at the back of a lowe’s when everyone (all the customers and employees) started running past me quietly to the back of the store past the restrooms looking very, very scared.
someone pulled a gun near the registers, no one was hurt, but running from what you think is an active shooter situation is surreal.
image source: chucanita
#38
me and a friend went to get a tv from some guys house that we found on craigslist. We got there and he had us come inside saying he had several options of the model we were looking for. Inside it was packed with kids toys. This guy was 40 or older. Had a miniature train track going along the perimeter of his home. He told us the tvs were in his basement. At this point, the movie “zodiac” came to mind.
i was mad when my friend agreed to go down to his basement. I just kept my eyes on this guy the whole time. Obviously, i’m not dead. But the 90 seconds it took to go down to his basement, pick the tv, and get out was awful.
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#39
my new bride and i were moving to our first apartment in atl. We stopped at a rest stop in sc and there were people running around, people acting real creepy, and i looked at her and said, “let’s get the the hell out of here!” We drove through the night to our new apartment, laid out blankets on the floor, and slept. Bad vibes!!!
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#40
one year i had not planned a halloween costume, but a girl in one of my classes invited me to a party so i was trying to think of something last minute.
i was a student at a cowboy college that had a strong athletics program – we had a big rodeo team and our baseball, soccer, and football programs were also very successful.
i also worked part time as an assistant to the local mixed-practice vet, a stern and quiet man in his early 70s.
i was in the truck with the doc heading out to a ranch call on halloween, and he asked me what i was going to dress up as. I hadn’t actually figured anything out, but said, “i’m going as the scariest thing i can think of… you!” He roared with uncharacteristic laughter and i realized it was actually brilliant – easy to assemble, and i was going to a rodeo team party so most of the students knew our local small-town vet (and his reputation for being, uh, terse).
when we got back to the clinic the doc gave me an old surgical gown, cap, mask, booties, and a handful of 60cc syringes with 16g needles.
after work i hit the dollar tree for a pair of glasses similar to his, went home and filled the syringes with vodka, snipped the tips off the needles so they wouldn’t be too sharp, and headed over to the party.
the girl who invited me didn’t show up, and i didn’t know a single person there – it was all rodeo and football guys.
i am incredibly shy, but i was all dressed up and had nothing else to do, and i realized that with my costume on i was unrecognizable. The feeling of complete anonymity gave me confidence, so i slid one of the needles through my lip piercing, attached one of my vodka syringes, and walked quietly around the party slowly injecting sips of vodka through my lip.
several guys asked who i was. I said, “i’m doc r!” They’d reply, “i see that, but who are you when you aren’t doc r?” I refused to answer – they wouldn’t have known who i was anyway; i literally did not know a soul there – and eventually they decided it was hilarious and stopped asking.
i walked around telling people to “open wide, it’s time for your shot!” And squirting vodka into their mouths from a different, needleless syringe. Overall i noticed the cowboys found it funny and were down to “take shots” from a stranger, while the football players found it creepy and avoided me with suspicion.
at some point one of the guys produced a hot shot (a small cattle prod), and the cowboys stood around shocking each other and laughing.
then one of them shocked a football guy with no warning, which earned him a punch in the face. That started a scuffle, until one of the cowboys ran to his truck and came back with the oldest, jankiest rifle in the world and started waving it around, at which point i slipped out the door and walked home.
he party was the subject of a ton of gossip the next day – no one was seriously injured, but it was quite the drama. Several times i heard people asking, “who was that guy dressed as the vet?” (I’m a lady person, but my costume was baggy and there were no other girls at the party so it was a fair assumption). I didn’t say a word.
the girl who’d invited me apologized and i said no problem, when i didn’t hear from her i went to a different party instead.
never told anyone.
when that rifle came out. No one was hurt but i wasn’t sticking around to find out.
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#41
i was bike riding through a trail with a friend. It was almost sunset and we wanted to see it from a hill nearby. My bike got a flat tire so while we were going back to our car, i started hearing laughter and obscene language approaching us. We couldn’t see from where but could clearly tell they were coming to us. I told my friend to drop her bike and just run uphill. When i turned around a group of 10 black american teenagers started circling my friend in her bike. Taunting her and saying disgusting things. I got my phone and started to call 911 and we just started to run uphill while dragging our bikes. They were chasin us and yelling horrible things they were going to do to us once they catch us. Thankfully we made it to the top of the hill and there was a guy in his garage fixing his car. We dropped to the floor gasping for air and crying that they were chasing us. The guy got a gun out and started yelling at the top of his lungs “if you come up here i’ll shoot ya”! Eventually the guys came out of the trees walking slowly and laughing. They all got into a van and left. We called the police and since that day i have never been to a trail
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4am. The dog had a bad tummy and we went in the front yard so he could poop. I suddenly feel very uneasy. I look up and a man in a black hat was standing centered in a streetlight looking at me. Just as i looked up a large black shepherd walked out from behind the dumpster and stood next to him. The unease i felt was nearly paranormal, and in my mind i was like “oh shit, that’s the fucking devil” and i picked up my dog and bolted inside. Never seen that guy or the dog ever again
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