The Cleveland Clinic has come out with a study of their employees, 54,000 of them, to study the effectiveness of the flu shot. They discovered that those who got the shot were almost 27% more likely to get the flu than those who were unvaxxed.

In trying to briefly see what other studies existed, a family member went to google and found their AI giving mainstream regurgitation instead of actual information on the studies.

So if the shot is useless and you can't trust the information you're digging up, how do you handle going into each year's mass bout of ill health?

Boost your immune system naturally, and avoid the hidden trouble with getting shots. That hidden trouble often doesn't manifest till years down the road when you are now feeding mainstream medical's remedies for the problems they inserted into your body.

Click to read the full article and find lists of foods that can help you through the 'flu' season: https://naturalhealthgodsway.ca/2026/01/17/we-werent-imagining-things-people-with-the-flu-shot-really-do-catch-the-bug-more-easily/

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) recorded a 13% year-on-year growth in coriander handling during the June–November 2025 season, managing a total of 5,904 metric tonnes, as India’s domestic agri trade continued to strengthen.

#BLRAirport #KempegowdaInternationalAirportBengaluru #coriandercargo #Kolkata #Delhi #Bagdogra #Ranchi #Patna

One of my quirks, is that I love spiders, regularly make friends with yellow jackets, will toss stink bugs outside if I find them in the house (like just two days ago, in December, here in the Okanagan!!!) and only hang fly tape when too many house flies move in or the fruit flies come out. One year when my son was just a baby and my daughter was not yet born, the bedroom window did not have a screen. An orb weaver spider created a web across that window, and all summer long, not a single bug got into that room! The spider got big and fat and I was sad to see her go when the cold weather hit.

My daughter bought me some "Christmas spiders" as we call them, during halloween season one year. As much as I hate that holiday, commercially-speaking it's the only time of year when we find decent spider decorations. Most of the time we don't buy them, but a couple years ago, Ashley bought me a set of spiders to put up at Christmastime. Their colours were too cheery for halloween, but that's when they were set out for purchase. This year, I had a little fun with one, making it look like she was trying to help me decorate and got tangled in the garland.

Every time I see a spider, I am reminded of the verse in Proverbs where Solomon observes them even living in the palace. I hope this Christmas spider's attempt at decorating brings you a smile as it does me.

Merry Christmas!

South Carolina prison guards intercept drone delivery of weed, cigarettes, steak, crab legs, and Old Bay seasoning!

Everyone loves a good party, even when they're behind bars. One shindig at a South Carolina prison was ruined, however, when authorities intercepted a drone carrying items needed for a heck of a crab boil.

https://notthebee.com/article/south-carolina-prison-officials-intercept-drone-delivery-for-inmate-crab-boil

Retail sales drop in September, remained flat last month: Statistics Canada!

Retail sales across Canada fell in September and are projected to have remained flat last month as well, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.

While sales are likely to rebound this month and December due to holiday season shopping, September saw a 0.7 per cent downturn, bringing total retail sales to $69.8 billion that month.
The drop was primarily driven by a decrease in sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, which fell for the first time in three months.

#MarkCarneyCantBeTrusted
#SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud
#JustSayNoMore
#CarneyLies

https://truenorthwire.com/2025/11/retail-sales-drop-in-september-remained-flat-last-month-statistics-canada

Lufthansa Cargo is launching a new A321F connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Rome (FCO) starting 29 November, adding extra capacity for the upcoming peak season.

#Lufthansa #LufthansaCargo #Frankfurt #Rome #aircargo #aircraft

https://www.stattimes.com/air-cargo/lufthansa-cargo-launches-frankfurtrome-a321f-for-peak-season-1357228

‘Tis the Season for TDS Family Fractures!

At the end of the year, when families gather to celebrate and give thanks, unfortunately, some gatherings reveal broken relationships for reasons that were inconceivable a decade ago.

https://wimkin.com/johnburke/?link-id=6239729

7 in 10 Canadians plan to cut Christmas spending: survey!
Many Canadians are feeling the pinch under Mark Carney's Liberal government.
A new poll says Canadians are heading into a leaner holiday season. In a nationwide survey of 1,820 adults conducted in November, 71–72% say they’ll trim Christmas spending, 62% don’t feel financially prepared, 53% feel anxious about affording the holidays, and 83–84% believe Christmas is more expensive than last year. Eighty-five percent plan to set a strict budget.
#MarkCarneyCantBeTrusted
#SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud
#JustSayNoMore
#CarneyLies
https://wimkin.com/johnburke/?link-id=6223486

Federal pride participation is a symbolic season with a staggering price tag!
The government’s spending of tax dollars on pride events signals a bureaucracy more concerned about image than impact, especially amid economic strain.
#MarkCarneyCantBeTrusted
#SayingTheQuietPartOutLoud
#JustSayNoMore
#CarneyLies
https://wimkin.com/johnburke/?link-id=6152106

Air freight capacity is under pressure in October due to peak-season demand, typhoon disruptions, rail delays, trade policy changes, and regional events, Dimerco Express Group noted in its October 2025 Asia-Pacific Freight Market Report.

#DimercoExpressGroup #Asia #Europe #NorthAmerica #Airfreight #TyphoonRagasa #peakseason #SoutheastAsia #ChinaEuroperail #GoldenWeek #UStariffs #logisticscapacity