Saturday October 17, 2026


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Bill Maher and Donald Trump - A Complicated Frenemyship


I've been a fan of Bill Maher for many years and always enjoy his monologues. I stopped listening to Trump's BS - changing the channel when he speaks or on shows I watch that run clips of his remarks - his rhetoric and lies having become an insult to the intelligence of most Americans.


Trump and Maher seem to have generated a unique meaning to the word 'friendship'. Bill has many friends, but I'm not sure that Trump understands the meaning of the word unless you're talking about the people who worship him.


Trump and Maher have a long history of trading harsh public insults, yet they continue to meet privately. Bill Maher did not have a new episode of Real Time with Bill Maher last night (Friday, October 16, 2026). The show took the week off. Instead of taping his show in Los Angeles, Maher spent Thursday night at the White House. He attended an epic dinner hosted by Trump, alongside musician Kid Rock and sports commentator Stephen A. Smith. According to Kid Rock, the four men discussed various political and social topics, including their mutual opposition to socialism and communism.


Over the years Trump has frequently attacked Maher on social media and in public statements, calling him a "Jerk," a "Moron," a "highly overrated Lightweight," and claiming Maher suffered from "Trump Derangement Syndrome". In return, Maher has heavily criticized Trump on his HBO show, once describing him as "everything wrong with a human being stuffed into one man".


In March 2025, musician Kid Rock helped arrange a dinner between the two at the White House. Afterward, Maher described Trump as surprisingly "gracious and measured" in private, while Trump later grew furious after Maher resumed mocking him on television - writing on Truth Social that having Maher over was a "total waste of time".


Despite the public blowups and insults, Trump reached back out to Maher this week. Following the latest dinner, Trump reversed course in comments to reporters, stating, "Bill Maher - I will tell you what. He likes me a lot more than people understand, and I actually like him. It was a good dinner."


This is what I call a bipolar off-again on-again relationship. Bipolar people - in this case Donald Trump - need this type of drama-filled relationship. By the time Bill returns to his show next Friday the pattern will repeat itself once again.




October 16 - October 20, 2026


Durga Puja is an annual Hindu harvest festival that marks the goddess as the motherly power behind all of life and creation.




Archaeology in the News


Archaeology


Terracotta Army


2,200-Year-Old Fingerprints Reveal Who Built China's Mysterious Terracotta Army - 34% Adult Men - 32.7% Adult Women - 22.3% Children Under 15


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Ancient Egypt


2 giant Ramesses II (Dynasty 19) statues, one wearing a double crown, discovered by man in Egypt


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Neanderthal


Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a Neanderthal whose life came to a brutal end 75,000 years ago when a sharpened wooden spear plunged into the individual's chest in one of the earliest known examples of a possible homicide.


Mysterious hole in Neanderthal shoulder blade may have been a 'kill shot' from a wooden spear, according to archaeologists


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Scientists Uncover a 500-Year-Old Secret Hidden in a Book Henry VIII Wanted Destroyed


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Researchers in Turkey announced the discovery of the oldest known shipwreck ever found, a Mediterranean site up to 4,700 years old


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Ancient Civilizations


Ancient Indigenous people in New Mexico lived through extreme climate change 23,000 years ago, study suggests




Astronomy in the News


Astronomy Index


Physicists Simulated What Might Happen When Two Wormholes Collide, And Things Got Weird


SpaceX just delivered some very strange cargo to the International Space Station - including tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and technology for making artificial retinas in space


SpaceX Dragon Delivers Groundbreaking Science and Solar Arrays to ISS


'We're not a competitor to fusion. We are fusion': Inside the race to harness unlimited solar power in space


'White' dwarf stars can be purple, pink and even green, surprising new study finds


Astronomers Have Detected A Mysterious Signal Coming From Empty Space. Nobody Knows What It Is.


Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the Moon's two faces


Mars' Strangest Cloud Just Got Even Stranger


A Star Exploded 850 Years Ago. Somehow, It's Still Alive


A Mysterious Signal Reached Us From When The Universe Was Just 3 Billion Years Old. Its Home Galaxy Surprised Astronomers


Scientists Decode the Unusual Weather of a Planet 20 Light-Years From Earth


James Webb reveals a massive cosmic structure that challenges our understanding of the Universe





Physics in the News


Physics


In a Huge First, Physicists May Have Found a Shortcut to Fusion Energy


Quantum Teleportation Inspired by Black Holes Produces a Surprise


Physicists discover astonishing property of light that defies expectations


Scientists Create a Nuclear Clock So Precise It Barely Loses a Second in 30 Million Years


A Strange New Material Breaks the Usual Rules of Heat and Stiffness


Scientists discover a hidden factor that can make or break chemical reactions





Chemistry in the News


Chemistry ~ ~ Metallurgy ~ ~ Minerals


Scientists Find a Way to Turn Desert Sand Into 'Living Sand' That Holds Water Six Times Longer





Elon's Flying Car - I'm Not Impressed



I suppose this is a first generation model - like the first Ford or iPhone. Let's see what's next.


Tesla officially unveiled its next-generation Roadster, which Elon Musk claims is capable of short flights, during a dramatic demonstration at a SpaceX facility in McGregor, Texas. Billed as a collaboration between Tesla and SpaceX, the vehicle uses advanced engineering to achieve brief aerial maneuvers rather than sustained long-range flight.


The Roadster achieves flight and insane road grip using a combination of two unique systems:


SpaceX Cold-Gas Thrusters: The vehicle is equipped with 10 nozzles connected to ultra-high-pressure air tanks. These thrusters use highly compressed air - the same technology used to steer SpaceX rockets - to control the car in the air, execute mid-air flips, and cushion its landing.


Underbody Suction Fans: The car features an underbody suction fan system that provides massive downforce (up to 2 g of grip). During the live demo, this suction allowed an uncrewed prototype to drive completely upside down up a steep curved ramp before launching into the air.


Even on the ground, the engineering hybrid rewrites traditional supercar limits:


0 to 60 mph: Under one second (specifically clocked as low as 0.81 seconds on certain configurations).


Top Speed: Over 230 mph.


The "Driver's" Tesla: Unlike the rest of Tesla's autonomous-focused lineup, Musk stated the Roadster is built specifically to be manually driven, calling it "the best of the last human-driven cars."


Tesla announced three distinct versions of the vehicle, though production isn't expected to start until 2028.




Technology in the News


Artificial Intelligence ~ ~ Technology


How bionic eyes are becoming a reality


New 4,300-mile-long internet cable will shuttle data along the ocean floor at 1 million gigabits per second


Engineers develop wearable solar device to power soldiers' gear in the field


Scientists Build a World-First DNA Computer That Runs Without Continuous Power


French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack


How wearing smart textiles could transform health and safety for people with additional needs





Artificial Intelligence in the News


Artificial Intelligence



Simple math can predict when AI is about to go rogue, physicists say

AI builds custom decision-making software in about an hour instead of months


AI can help run factories better: Thesis sharpens the 3D models


Here's how to find the learning strategy that makes AI work for you


Google opens up latest AI models to 200 European researchers


In a first, AI helps UK lawmaker find her voice in Parliament


An overlooked sci-fi movie shows how disruption by AI could be positive for society. The 2018 movie "Annihilation," starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac is being released in 4K Ultra HD home media format in the U.K. and U.S. in October.


Spelling backward gets easier for AI models upgraded to see every letter


Fortnite maker Epic Games makes 'huge pivot' with AI, CEO says


Bill Gates warns cyberattacks most imminent AI threat


Will AI be good or bad for the climate? Here's what the latest evidence on energy use suggests


Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic


Using AI to respond more quickly to traffic hazards





DIY (Do It Yourself) Healthcare


DIY health care is on the rise but ...


It's that time of the year when we question ... should we get flu shots, Covid shots, or anything else on the list of vaccines available? That is an individual choice based on one's ... medical history, belief in vaccines, lifestyle, intuition, and other factors.


The days are getting shorter in the northern hemisphere which exacerbates emotional problems especially depression. (S.A.D.)


We all know humans are a broken species/experiment created to illicit emotional reactions.


Mantra: Heal yourself by healing others.


Always keep in mind that someone you are trying to heal may not want your advice and feels that you are intruding into their space - whether physically or psychically. They may have nothing wrong with them but your need to heal creates that illusion in your mind. Be careful as that will backfire.


Also remember that people only heal when they are programmed to, so no matter what type of healing system/modality they try - it has to align with their DNA programming.


Today we also recognize that some problems either emotional or physical can never be healed - though people often rely on hope which is one of many Band-Aids, that keep the wheels (gears, synchronicities) of the simulation in motion.


You know the rules ...


- Remove all stress from your life if possible.


- You can say NO and not feel guilty


- Love is an emotion but is also a frequency. You can exchange this energy with others without constantly saying, "Love you" as you hear those words spoken by others but they do not come naturally to you as a daily expression that sooner or later loses their energies. Say it when you mean it.


- Whatever emotion you are trying to illicit in others it's probably something that's lacking in your programming and you want someone to say it to you.


- Avoid the crazies for they will destroy your understanding of yourself.


- Get therapy if needed.


- These titles all mean the same thing but with different degrees of training and professionalism. Psychiatrist (A medical doctor who can prescribe meds), psychologist, therapist, life coach, counselor, and the list goes on.


- Don't deal with anxiety by constantly pushing your body to be active in ways it may not be able. If it feels comfortable continue. If it leaves you feeling worse than when you started - Stop. Your body is telling you it's not for you.


- Do energy work as guided such as yoga (excellent for bipolar disorder), Pilates, or create your own system.


Did you know that most healers study various modalities and then create their own because it works for them and the people they are trying to help?


- Eat and sleep according to your biological and emotional needs.


- Avoid situations where everybody you're with has nothing better to talk about than their problems.


- Don't spend your life trying to fix others.


- Don't work as a professional healer if you're not 100% healthy - or after a certain age which for women is menopause. No matter what technique you've learned- once you combine your energies with somebody - whether in-person or remotely - you are taking in their Negativity and that's a fact!


- Healing when you shouldn't will activate cancers in your DNA and that's an important fact!


- If you've been reading my blogs since 1995, you know our mottos. "Keep it simple". "Either it works or it doesn't!"


DIY Healthcare


Many people rely on DIY healthcare - which if effective is great, but if not, one should consult a medical professional.


It's generally based on past experience and trial and error.


We also know the stories about finding the right doctor and getting the right diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes it works, and other times it becomes a quest as if one's programming is taking them on a health related journey that could be brief or last a lifetime.


DIY healthcare is an emerging trend where individuals take their medical care and wellness into their own hands using consumer-facing technology, independent research, and self-care practices.


Driven by factors such as health insurance, doctor shortages or long wait times for an appointment, rising chronic illnesses, and a desire for immediate, personalized answers, patients are increasingly bypassing traditional clinical gatekeepers to diagnose, monitor, and treat themselves.


The concept spans a wide spectrum, ranging from basic wellness tracking to highly complex - and sometimes controversial - experimental medicine. Consumers can purchase direct-to-consumer lab tests without a doctor's order but are they qualified to understand the results?


These tests can include comprehensive blood profiles, vitamin deficiencies, metabolic and gut health tests, and STI screenings.


It would seem the journey of humanity is all about healing and how a person gets there. Good luck and stay safe in the months ahead.


FYI ...


If you heal from your wounds and insecurities - you suddenly realize this was all a simulation of which you were a participant - willing or unwilling - but you've made it to the other side. Congratulations.




Health in the News


Health Files ~ Alternative Healing


Chronic back pain may activate an unexpected brain network, study finds


Scientists Discover a Surprisingly Simple Way To Relieve Stubborn Carpal Tunnel Pain


Cancer is rising in younger adults, and scientists can't fully explain why


Many older adults make Medicare decisions quickly, and most don't change plans, poll finds


Flu season is here: Expert explains vaccine safety, effectiveness and why getting vaccinated matters


What's Really Inside Breast Milk? Scientists Discover 7 Molecules Linked to How Babies Grow


Menopause is a biological transition that's become a lucrative consumer business


Ovaries Develop an Intriguing Second Role After Menopause


Researchers have uncovered surprising healing potential in vanilla, revealing that its signature flavor compound could help fight infections, reduce inflammation, and improve wound care.


Partial Vision Restored in Some Blind Patients With New Experimental Treatment


Microbe Discovered With One of The Smallest Genomes on Record, Pushing The Bounds of What It Means to Be Alive


Scientists Discover a Surprising Link Between Obesity and Dementia Survival


One-Third of Older Adults With Cognitive Disorders Take Drugs That Could Harm Them


Experts Identified The Gravest Health Threats Facing Humanity - Two Have 'Extinction Potential'


Bones, Liver, And Blood Fats All Shift Abruptly at Menopause, Huge Study Finds


Stanford Scientists Discover We've Lost Ancient Gut Microbes That Traveled With Humans for Thousands of Years





The Panic Paradox - When Drivers Hit The Wrong Pedal


Lately there are increasing articles about out of control cars crashing into buildings - hitting the people inside and/or pedestrians. This is not about drivers under the influence.


What's happened is the driver has had what I call a 'brain glitch' as the brain is a computer. This results in a momentary black out - the driver hitting the accelerator instead of the brake.


While this mistake can happen to drivers of any age, it occurs more frequently among seniors due to an accumulation of normal age-related changes or underlying medical conditions that affect cognitive, neurological, and physical function. It also happens when panic causes a driver to press harder on the wrong pedal.




Brain in the News


Brain Index


Is the brain actually 2 nervous systems smooshed together? A new study claims it is.


Yale scientists discover how stress changes the brain to make memories stronger


Mysterious brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness


Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why


Rare study reveals a striking divide inside an Alzheimer's patient's brain


Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions





Sleep in the News


Files About Sleep


Sleeping Less Than 5 Hours Was Linked to Higher Risk of 37 Diseases





Planet Earth In the News


Planet Earth Index ~ Earth Changes Index


A super El Nino winter is coming and the first official forecast is in


Scientists have discovered a mysterious rock in eastern Papua New Guinea that traveled to the underworld roughly 4.4 million years ago. The story it has to tell is strange indeed.


Arctic sea ice hits another troubling low in 2026


Hurricane Simon lashes Mexico's Pacific coast, threatens landfall


Strong and shallow M6.9 earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge


Global deforestation slowed in 2025 but surged in Congo basin: Study


'Atmospheric rivers' helped open a Portugal-sized hole in Antarctica's winter sea ice


300 glaciers have disappeared from the American West since the mid‑20th century


Hurricane Isaias leaves at least four dead, hundreds of thousands without power after Florida landfall


Measuring wildfire plumes to predict extreme fire behavior


Major cities worldwide are sinking, satellite data reveal


What 2024's record-breaking rainfall says about the next El Nino


NASA captures a stunning transformation in Australia's red outback


A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 struck Papua New Guinea


New algorithm could predict Arctic sea ice melt up to 9 months ahead, offering new climate insight


Nearly 300,000 at risk from Himalayan floods, as flood zone building accelerates





Glaciers in the News


Glaciers and Icebergs


300 glaciers have disappeared from the American West since the mid-20th century


Scientists knew the Doomsday Glacier - the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica - was melting. They didn't realize how aggressively


Thwaites Glacier could contribute twice as much sea-level rise as previously projected


For Decades, the Arctic Melt Season Kept Growing. Then It Stopped


Arctic warming fuels 2 distinct climate regimes in Siberia that could wake up a methane 'sleeping giant'





Lakes in the News


Lakes


Snow drought and record warmth have pushed Lake Powell to its lowest level on record, deepening pressure on the Colorado River system





Oceanography in the News


Oceanography Index


Massive Wave in The Pacific Was The Most Extreme 'Rogue Wave' on Record


The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) is thought to face a potentially existential threat from climate change





Paleontology in the News


Paleontology Index


Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever


Scientists Unlock 700,000-Year-Old Secrets Hidden Inside a Giant Elephant Tooth


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Scientists Discover a Terrifying New Dinosaur Hidden for 100 Years


Zimbabwe's Ancient Dinosaurs Were Nothing Like Scientists Expected


A forgotten fossil reveals a fearsome dinosaur with giant claws











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