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Google, love it, like it, or hate it (or just live with it), dominates the search space. It’s not even close. Google is also Big Tech’s Big Tech, with parent Alphabet clocking in at a market cap of 3.89 trillion, ahead of Apple ($3.81 trillion), Microsoft ($2.85 trillion), and Amazon ($2.58 trillion). NVIDIA is the … Read more
[Originally published in April 2025. It seems like a good time to remind people of this.] Every summer, kids are out of school for about 80 days, almost 3 months. So, what do parents do with their kids during that time? It’s not like their jobs end. It’s not like they can take 3 months … Read more
Part 2 of a new health and wellness series*. The role of brass in Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 can be viewed as a metaphor for magnesium’s role in our bodies. His No. 8 is kicked off with a monster E-flat major chord from the brass organ pipes, followed by a continuing brass presence supporting the … Read more
The New Hampshire Political Silly Season is off and running. A certain NH online news journal recently posted findings from a poll they conducted suggesting that Scott Brown should run away from the NH Republican U.S. Senate race. They reasoned that Brown is a “distraction causing the John E. Sununu campaign to waste time and … Read more
Growing up, I had a friend who actually said the accelerator doesn’t stop at the speed limit. And I’ve known my share of lead-foots. Gotten a speeding ticket or two myself. Never been addicted to speed, though some folks love them some acceleration way over the posted speed limit, while most drive a few over, … Read more
Concord, NH — May 26, 2026 — On Saturday, June 20th at 12:00 PM, New Hampshire Family Justice (NHFJ) will hold our 2nd Annual Rally for Families on the lawn of the New Hampshire State Capitol in Concord. This is more than just another rally. It’s a day for New Hampshire families to come together, stand tall, … Read more
Today, on the Morning Update, Millionaire Congresscritter Maggie Goodlander and Beta-Male Hubby Jake Sullivan were up to their eyeballs in the treasonous effort to use a fake dossier to unseat a duly elected president. Team Trump is building cases; should Sullivan and Goodlander be worried? 00:00 Introduction to Political Intrigue02:25 The Role of Key Figures … Read more
Jill Biden showed how self-centered she is by doing everything she could to keep Joe Biden in office so she could remain the First Lady. She showed that her concerns superseded any concern for her husband’s health. She lived with what we saw every time Joe was allowed to make a public appearance. Joe Biden … Read more
“American Independence was then & there born.” John Adams wasn’t talking about July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence. He was referring to the beginning of the real American Revolution that kicked off years earlier on February 24, 1761. That’s when James Otis Jr delivered a fiery 5-hour speech railing against the writs of … Read more
This week, on GrokTALK, I take on the mind-virus culture that elevates otherwise meaningless outbreaks into potential pandemics. We look at real numbers and add valuable context that frames the problem in its proper perspective while pointing out what the greater threat is to human health and flourishing. 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Fear-Mongering and Government Control03:31 … Read more
The public school system is a jobs program for progressives. A local “franchise” of the Big Government expansion machine. The one that creates problems so it can grow itself and use your money to pay them to help progressives stay in power. The war on poverty, the war on drugs, every moral call to war … Read more
When I opened the Useless Liar’s daily digest email in my inbox, I saw an editorial by Ms. Melanie Levesque and could hardly contain my excitement to read it. Alas, it was a pay article, and I had to ask a paid member to copy and paste it. Grokster Beth Scaer, upon sending it, reminded … Read more
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Chicago had its typical holiday weekend, as 13 people were shot during Memorial Day weekend in the Windy City. There was little said about the violence by Mayor Johnson, and instead, he led a group visit of Chicago “leaders” to Rome and a private audience with Pope Leo for Brandon Johnson. The topics discussed during … Read more
Today, on the Morning Update, this ‘Western” nation has removed the mask on fake hate speech laws. The goal is not just to control words, speech, and thought. It is to criminalize it, even when it is the truth. 00:00 The Concept of Hate Speech01:28 The Political Agenda Behind Hate Speech Watch on the ‘Grok … Read more
A South Burlington woman has been charged following an investigation into her conduct during a March 11 law-enforcement operation and protest on Dorset Street, according to the Vermont State Police. Police said Connie Anania, 53, of South Burlington, was cited Thursday, May 28, on charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct and grossly negligent operation of … Read more
When the Bill of Rights was being crafted in the House of Representatives, it was left to James Madison to articulate the values that would provide an insulation between government negating freedom and the inalienable rights of all persons. The right to worship freely, the freedom of speech and of the press, and basic fairness … Read more
In this installment of the Ever-Living Podcast, hosts Jessica and Jason sit down with Karen Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, to discuss the growing battle over pro-life research, scientific integrity, and policy influence in America. Karen shares her background in politics and public policy, explains the mission of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, … Read more
The progressive industrial complex, by its nature, looks for ways to justify non-productive use of tax dollars. It justifies the creation of institutions (agencies) staffed with people on a taxpayer payroll whose primary interest is almost always keeping their jobs. And what better way than inventing rights you are then obligated to protect. That’s the … Read more
One of Vermont’s beloved local daily newspapers will soon be only offering print newspapers three days per week. The Newport Daily Express, serving Orleans County and the surrounding towns, has announced a series of changes to its news service with the expressed goal of better serving its readers. The changes include a new three editions … Read more