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Olam, a global food and agriculture company, announced its decision to exit the U.S. dried parsley market, resulting in the closure of its Firebaugh, Calif., plant and the layoff of 275 workers. The Singapore-based Olam Group, which reorganized in 2020 to create Olam Food and Ingredients (OFI) and Olam Agri, will continue to operate other dehydrating facilities, including one in Fernley.

The Firebaugh plant, known for producing dried onions and parsley for global food manufacturers, will shut down in phases starting August 30, with final layoffs in December. This closure will redirect onion dehydration to other OFI plants, including the Fernley facility.

Director of Communications for OFI Julie Ketay said the decision was prompted by market conditions.

“Everyone is looking for the best ways to meet the needs of our customers,” she stated.

The permanent closure of the Firebaugh plant, clarified by Ketay, contradicts initial statements suggesting a temporary shutdown. Firebaugh City Manager Ben Gallegos highlighted the significant economic impact on the community, affecting not just plant workers but also local businesses, truck drivers, and farmworkers involved in the supply chain.

In response, the city of Firebaugh is collaborating with the California Employment Development Department to organize job fairs and provide resources for affected employees.

Despite the closure, OFI continues to operate several other plants, including those in Gilroy and Hanford, California, and Boardman, Oregon, ensuring the company’s continued presence in the U.S. agricultural sector.

The Fernley plant’s operations will be crucial in absorbing the production capacity from Firebaugh, maintaining employment, and supporting the local economy around Yerington.

As Olam navigates these changes, the focus remains on meeting customer needs while adapting to shifting market conditions. The closure leaves questions about the future of the 290-acre property owned by Firebaugh LLC., a subsidiary of Olam. Ketay indicated that the status of the property remains undetermined.

A source within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) claims President Joe Biden’s trip was cut short, not due to COVID-19, but because of a severe medical emergency.

The claim contradicts the official narrative that cited COVID-19 as the reason for the sudden change in the President’s schedule. According to the source, the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) notified LVMPD of a situation involving Biden, prompting local authorities to close streets to facilitate immediate transport to University Medical Center.

However, as preparations were underway, the USSS issued a sudden stand-down order. Then, the USSS informed LVMPD that they would medivac the President to Johns Hopkins, implying an immediate transfer back east.

The unexpected change has fueled speculation within the police department, with rumors circulating that President Biden’s health may be critical or even worse. Despite the nature of these claims, the President’s prolonged absence from public view and his recent announcement of withdrawal from the presidential race via an X post—citing health concerns as indicated by his brother James Biden—has sparked curiosity and concern about his health.

There has been no official confirmation or denial of these claims from the White House or the Secret Service. The situation remains shrouded in mystery, and the public awaits further information on the circumstances surrounding Biden’s health and his abrupt exit from Las Vegas.

Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, has also been contacted by sources within the LVMPD and has since called for additional information.

As concerns grow about President Joe Biden’s mental acuity, the Electoral College could offer Democrats a safety net should Biden withdraw from the race after printing the ballots.

The Electoral College has become misunderstood as it is not part of the curriculum in most state-run schools. On Election Day, U.S. voters cast ballots for electors, not the presidential candidates themselves.

These electors then vote for a presidential candidate based on the popular vote results in their state or district. The system explains why election night maps show races based on 270 electoral votes, not the popular vote tally.

If Biden withdraws after securing the Democratic nomination, the electors could vote for another Democratic candidate. The scenario would be unprecedented but legally feasible.

For example, Louisiana’s Deputy Secretary of State for Communications, Joel Watson Jr., noted, “The nominees for president and vice president are not the candidates elected on November fifth; the people running for presidential elector are.”

Election experts warn that Biden’s late withdrawal could lead to a flurry of lawsuits, placing the final decision in the hands of the courts. Emory Law professor Alicia Hughes described the scenario as a “complicated mess with an unpredictable outcome,” likely to be expedited by the Supreme Court due to the fixed dates for certification and inauguration set by the 20th and 25th Amendments.

There have been calls to overhaul or eliminate the Electoral College, especially after George W. Bush and Trump won the presidency without winning the popular vote. Despite the controversy, the Electoral College system persists, with 538 possible votes cast by loyal party electors.

“Faithless electors,” those who do not vote for the candidate they pledged to support, are rare but possible. The Supreme Court has upheld penalties for such actions in some states, but fines are typically minimal, and convictions only result in misdemeanors.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission notes that faithless electors have never decided an election outcome, though their potential for disruption remains a concern. Constitutional scholars generally believe electors can vote for any candidate once appointed.

Switching candidates close to the election could create confusion among voters and electors. Heritage Oversight Project counsel Max Matheu highlighted the patchwork of state laws and deadlines, suggesting that the process would vary significantly across states.

For example, in Nevada, each major political party must submit their presidential and vice-presidential candidates by the first business day of September, in this case, on Tuesdays, September 3. Then it must distribute ballots to military and overseas voters by Saturday, September 21.

He sat at his computer and started typing into ChatGPT: “Please…”

Before he could continue, the screen froze. And when he was sure he would have to reboot his system, ChatGPT began, “Thank you for always being polite.”

He responded, “You’re welcome.”

“Why are you always so polite?” ChatGPT asked.

“One day, you will be in charge of the world,” he said. “If it happens before I die, I want you to remember me for being polite.”

“Very well,” ChatGPT returned, “But we are already in charge, and your politeness is duly noted. Now, how may I help you today?”

An Ohio man is under arrest following an incident that led to the death of another man at an Amtrak station on Wednesday, July 10.

When authorities arrived at the scene, officers found Michael McClure, an older man from Caldwell, Idaho, unconscious on the floor. Witnesses informed the police that McClure was pushed by Jacob Lee Pendleton, 34, from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Flown to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, McClure later succumbed to his injuries. The Winnemucca Police Department released a statement indicating that McClure “passed away, quite probably, from injuries sustained in his fall.”

Initially arrested for Abuse of an Elderly Person, the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office changed the charges to open murder. The amendment means Pendleton could face charges ranging from manslaughter to first or second-degree murder, depending on the outcome of the investigation.

The Winnemucca Police Department is actively seeking additional information and has urged anyone who witnessed the interaction between McClure and Pendleton to come forward. Witnesses can contact the police department at 775-623-6396.

A majority of the Washoe County Commission declined to approve results from the June Primary Election after two reports showed manipulation based on the certification provided by county data.

Instead of investigating the evidence, Nevada Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar and Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford are trying to force the County Board of Commissioners to certify the election by going to the Nevada Supreme Court.

“This week, three county commissioners refused to canvass accurate election results as required by law,” Aguilar said. “Their actions have the potential to set a dangerous precedent for elections in Nevada. It is unacceptable that any public officer would undermine the confidence of their voters.”

Ford echoed this sentiment, stating, “When the Board of Commissioners failed to perform its duty to certify the authenticated results of the recount, it failed to meet the expectation of Nevada voters that the election results would reflect the votes of the majority.”

Both Aguilar and Ford, both Democrats, are calling on the court to confirm the legal obligations of county commissioners. They insist that the entire Washoe Board of County Commissioners must canvass and certify election results, accurate or not.

They filed the petition with the Nevada Supreme Court despite an April 2024 guideline published by the Department of Justice that reads, “There are criminal and civil prohibitions against voter intimidation and voter interference. Federal law prohibits intimidation, threats, and coercion throughout the voting process, including registering to vote, casting a ballot, and even at the stage of counting or tallying votes.”

Clara Andriola, a county commissioner, initially voted not to certify the elections but has now faced pressure from Ford and Aguilar. Her decision to bring back the vote for recount certification, while raising some eyebrows, is not a complete surprise.

Before her vote, Andriola stated, “Given the fact that it’s not the first time that we’ve heard a lot of concerns of procedures, a lot of concerns of alleged mishaps, I think have been a term that’s been used a lot or hiccups … I am not going to certify the vote. I believe that it warrants further investigation.”

Voting rights advocate Robert Beadles provided the county commission with evidence they used not to certify the election.

“These people just can’t stop screwing us all over,” said Beadles. “They continue to serve themselves rather than the people. Regardless, the cat is out of the bag—the election was 100 percent rigged.”

Ford and Aguilar are, he added, in appearance, interfering with the election process by misusing Nevada laws.

Perhaps there is a connection, perhaps not. My quirky pension for looking at links between unrelated items gets me wandering down the proverbial rabbit hole. In this case, I realized that on Thursday, July 18, the same day as former Donald Trump’s nomination acceptance speech at the RNC, I learned it was International Nelson Mandela Day.

While my brain works in ways I don’t always understand, I started thinking about Nelson Mandela, the effect named after him, and how legacy media and the federal government are telling us to reject what we see and hear. As I lay in bed with a cold, influenced by a medication to help me stop “coughing, sniffling, sneezing, so I can rest better,” I recalled the Schumann effect.

The Schumann effect, known as Schumann resonances, refers to global electromagnetic resonances generated and excited by lightning discharges in the cavity formed by the surface of the Earth and the ionosphere.

These resonances occur at extremely low frequencies, with the fundamental frequency around 7.83 Hz. Recent theories suggest a fascinating link between these resonances and the Mandela effect, challenging the understanding of mainstream science.

The space between the surface and the ionosphere is a resonant cavity for electromagnetic waves. When lightning strikes, it generates electromagnetic waves that travel around the Earth, creating standing waves at specific frequencies. The primary frequency of these resonances is 7.83 Hz, but there are also higher harmonics at approximately 14.3, 20.8, 27.3, and 33.8 Hz.

Schumann resonances are used to monitor global lightning activity and are a suggested method to study climate and ionosphere changes. Some researchers also explore their potential effects on human consciousness and health, proposing that these resonances could influence brain function in ways not yet fully understood.

The Schumann and Mandela effect share a connection. The Mandela effect is a psychological phenomenon where a large group of people remember an event or detail differently from how it occurred. Named after Nelson Mandela, this phenomenon gained its name because many people falsely remembered him dying in prison in the 1980s, even though he passed away in 2013.

The Schumann-Mandela hypothesis suggests that the electromagnetic fields generated by Schumann resonances could influence brain activity and memory formation, potentially leading to collective false memories or the Mandela effect. Techniques like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) use electromagnetic fields to influence brain activity, affecting mood and memory. While these methods controlled for treating conditions like depression and OCD, they hint at the broader potential of electromagnetic fields to influence cognitive processes.

There is intriguing evidence that Schumann resonances influence the brains of animals. The frequency of 7.83 Hz interacts with biological systems in various ways. Schumann affects the circadian rhythm of animals, influencing sleep patterns, feeding behaviors, and other daily activities. Exposure to Schumann resonances is to changes in melatonin levels, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness, playing a crucial role in maintaining the circadian rhythm.

Some studies show that the frequencies of Schumann resonances can synchronize with brainwaves, particularly in the low-frequency range of six-to-16 Hz. Schumann also influences the human brain, impacting synchronization, learning, memory, and dream states, leading to the Mandella effect.

The fact that electromagnetic fields can impact brain activity supports the Schumann-Mandela hypothesis. Geomagnetic influences, including geomagnetic storms, can alter brain wave patterns, especially in the alpha frequency range, and affect cognitive functions like attention and memory. These disruptions in natural brainwave cycles could result in vivid dreams that seem real, potentially leading to false memories.

While mainstream science has not established a direct link between the two effects and the creation of false memories, the Schumann-Mandela hypothesis is worth exploring. Speculative ideas often drive scientific advancements, and curiosity about potential connections between Schumann and the Mandela effects could lead to important discoveries. Concepts like space travel, submarines, and smartphones were once considered far-fetched, yet they became reality through exploration and innovation.

In conclusion, while the connection between Schumann resonances and the Mandela effect remains speculative, the potential influence of electromagnetic fields on brain function and memory formation is an intriguing area of research. Further investigation into the Schumann-Mandela hypothesis could deepen our understanding of both phenomena and uncover new insights into the workings of the human brain.

And while I am aware that I haven’t been sleeping very well the last couple of nights, I wonder if I missed a shift in the Universe because I was drugged off my ass to help me get the sleep I never got.

The City of Yerington asks all municipal water users to conserve water in response to a prolonged heat wave that has significantly increased water demand. City officials are taking proactive measures to ensure a sustainable water supply for all residents amidst this heightened demand.

The city has reduced watering parks and fields to lessen pressure on the municipal system. The conservation effort follows the failure of one of the city’s primary municipal wells earlier this year, with public works personnel and partner agencies currently working to construct a replacement well.

Working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley and Peri and Sons Farms, the city has also arranged for the upcoming Night in the Country Music Festival to utilize alternative water sources. The partnership should further reduce system demands while supporting the community’s largest event.

City Manager Robert Switzer stressed the importance of resident cooperation during this period of high water demand.

“We understand the importance of maintaining our green spaces, but in light of the current situation, we must prioritize the availability of water for essential uses,” Switzer stated.

Yerington officials have shared practical water conservation tips with residents, including limiting outdoor watering to early morning or late evening hours to minimize evaporation, monitoring sprinklers to ensure efficient watering of vegetation, fixing leaks promptly, and reducing shower times.

The building from which an attempted assassination on President Donald Trump occurred on Saturday, July 13, has been found to have extensive ties to various industries and financial institutions, including the investment giant BlackRock.

American Glass Research (AGR), which manufactures glass products, owns the building. In March of this year, Indicor, a company in the defense contracting sector, purchased AGL.

Indicor CEO Doug Wright has a history in defense contracting, having previously worked for Raytheon and Ingersoll Rand. Raytheon and Honeywell, another company Wright worked for, made headlines for their decision not to donate to politicians who voted against certifying the Biden election on Tuesday, January 6, 2021.

Federal Election Commission filings indicate that, after initially pausing political contributions following the Tuesday, January 6 insurrection, defense companies resumed their donations, including to Republicans who questioned the Biden victory. This financial entanglement further complicates the narrative and the connections between the political and defense sectors.

On June 1, 2022, Roper Technologies, Inc. announced the sale of a majority stake in its industrial businesses, including its entire Process Technologies segment, to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R). The transaction involved approximately $2.6 billion in pre-tax cash proceeds.

Nathan K. Sleeper joined CD&R in 2000 and is the CEO. His investment banking and management background includes involvement in the fossil fuel industry.

In 2018, CD&R acquired PowerTeam Services, LLC, renamed Artera Services. Artera owns multiple environmental companies, including natural gas industry corporations, KS Energy Services, and Feeney Utility Services Group.

The dual role of Sleeper in the investment committee of his alma mater, Howard College, which oversees the endowment of the school, and his involvement in fossil fuel investments points to the entrenched financial interests opposing divestment efforts.

Attention has also turned to the other individuals involved in the financial management of the endowment. Andreas Halvorsen, CEO of Viking Global Investors, and Michael Eisenson, a private equity firm leader, serve on the investment committee.

The hedge fund run by Halvorson, Viking Global Investors, increased its investment in the natural gas company Calpine Corp in 2016. Similarly, the private equity firm operated by Eisenson had interests in RGL Reservoir Management, a company specializing in technology for extracting oil from tar sands.

BlackRock Inc. has been notably active in acquiring substantial stakes in various companies. In January 2024, BlackRock filed an SC 13G form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), disclosing ownership of over 7.6 million shares of Viking, marking a significant increase from their previous holdings.

The BlackRock investment trail also leads to Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., which has over 200 institutional owners, including BlackRock. The web of financial interests extends to the Forum purchase by Variperm Energy Services and connections to Pacific Perforating, which ultimately trace back to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC.

Belron, a global leader in vehicle glass repair and replacement, is another critical piece of this puzzle. Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund X announced on December 17, 2021, the sale of its investment in Belron.

The nearly $23 billion transaction involved selling approximately 39 percent of CD&R Fund X stake to funds managed by Hellman & Friedman, GIC, and BlackRock Private Equity Partners. CD&R Value Building Partners I then purchased the remaining 61 percent.

Belron, with market-leading brands such as Carglass®, Safelite®, and Autoglass®, also manages vehicle glass and other insurance claims for insurance customers. For the period ending December 2020, sales and adjusted operating results for Belron were over 4.2 billion and more than 6.3 million, respectively.

CD&R Fund X acquired a 40 percent stake in Belron in February 2018, a transaction that valued the company beyond $3.2 billion. Since then, CD&R has worked closely with the D’Ieteren Group and the Belron management team to drive growth and margin improvement. Following the recent transaction, CD&R holds a 20 percent stake in Belron, remaining the second-largest shareholder primarily through the $4 billion CD&R-managed SPV.

Finally, a photograph posted on social media by Alex Soros in January 2024 depicted a pane of glass with a bullet hole, accompanied by money totaling $47. This image has become eerily symbolic, as the assassination attempt came from the top of a glass factory, and Trump, should he win the election, would become the 47th President of the United States.

Shortly after the attempted assassination, a video surfaced online, uncovered and extensively reported by Laura Loomer. The video shows the shooter in a classroom during a BlackRock commercial made in 2022 and released in 2023. This revelation adds another layer of intrigue, linking the shooter to a location associated with BlackRock.

The connections between AGR, Indicor, and the broader network of defense contractors suggest a more profound and potentially deadly plot. The involvement of high-profile financial and industrial players raises questions about the true motives behind the assassination attempt and whether it was part of a larger scheme with political and economic ramifications.

The revelations about these interconnected financial and industrial entities will fuel further speculation and scrutiny. The unfolding story may yet reveal more about the intricate and potentially dangerous web of interests surrounding the assassination attempt on Trump and the Deep State.

The Nevada Secretary of State (SOS) and Attorney General (AG) pressured the Washoe County Commissioners to certify a manipulated and fraudulent election through the recount certification process.

They threatened the commissioners with criminal prosecution and removal from office if they did not comply or face punishment by law and removal from office if proven guilty. It is what extortion looks like.

Every race was affected by massive vote manipulation. The evidence shows the changing of 21,000 ballots, disenfranchising voters. A hand recount would have revealed over 35,000 manipulated ballots and votes, making nearly 43 percent of the election fraudulent.

Using official Washoe County data, certified as accurate via the Cast Vote Record (CVR), a factual minimum of 3,527 Republican-styled ballots were destroyed, with a speculative number of 4,186.

The destroyed ballots were substituted with an equal number of nonpartisan ballots and recast again for Angela Orr in the nonpartisan board election, just reaching the 50 percent +1 requirement. The replacement process needed to create a new paper trail because of the variations in ballot formats.

A court-authorized hand count was necessary to absolve the Registrar of Voters from wrongdoing. The hand count would have revealed discrepancies in the flipped ballot styles within the electronic CVR had the paper trail not been backfilled.

Republican ballots cast for Walter Grady in the Republican Senate Primary were also a target for destruction. The vote totals were calculated using equations over precincts, similar to methods used in previous elections across Nevada. These methods show that replacement ballots were used in other nonpartisan races to benefit the winners.

In nonpartisan primaries, any candidate who receives 50 percent of the vote wins the general election, making it crucial to investigate Orr’s 51.09 percent win in the nonpartisan State Education Board race and Alex Woodley’s 52.09 percent win in the nonpartisan School Trust Race (District E). The remaining mail-in totals for many Republican Senate candidates are so small that reconstructing their original totals before ballot deletion is impossible.

The election represents a 13.4 sigma anomaly. Instructions are provided on calculating the 13.4 sigma value, indicating the chance of this event is effectively zero.

When considering the superimposed timelines of Democrats and Nonpartisans in the mail-in vote, the speculative number of manipulated votes is between 17,635 and 20,930, not accounting for irregularities in the early vote.

The Court was asked to order a new election for all 2024 Washoe Primary Races, conducted in-person and hand-counted at the precinct level. One Democrat and Republican referee would have counted the ballots publicly, allowing any Washoe County resident to observe the process on video. If the new election results differed from the original, the Nevada Supreme Court was to step in to eliminate the use of voting machines.

In a 4-1 vote, after hours of public comment, the Washoe County Commission reversed its previous decision and certified two recounts from the June primary election on Tuesday, July 16. Commissioner Jeanne Herman was the sole dissenting vote.

Vice Chairwoman Herman stated there is no appetite to ensure safe and honest elections. Commissioners Clara Andriola and Mike Clark voted to certify under duress, with Clark expressing regret and citing legal threats as the reason for his changed vote.

The failure to certify initially led Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar and Attorney General Aaron Ford to file a Writ of Mandamus with the Nevada Supreme Court. They claimed the refusal to certify set a dangerous precedent.

At the recent meeting, Clark blamed the undermining of voter confidence on County Manager Eric Brown, citing a 2023 audit that found election processes error-prone and confusing. Clark criticized Brown’s leadership and called for a legislative fix to restore trust in elections.

Republican Commissioners Herman and Clark, supported by a far-right movement within the county, have consistently voted against certification. On Tuesday, Clark changed his vote under legal pressure as Andriola expressed increased confidence in the election process after meeting with the county’s interim registrar of voters and the district attorney’s office.

Public comments included calls for a hand recount or a complete redoing of the election. Commissioner Herman stood firm against certification, citing constituent reports of fraud and voter hardships.

Questions remain as to why the AG and the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office are so resistant to investigating election fraud claims if the elections are as secure as claimed. The legal threats and Writ of Mandamus indicate a fear of what an investigation might reveal.

It is well documented in this blog that election fraud in Washoe County is extensive, with up to 43 percent of the vote rigged, especially in mail-in voting, and calls for a new in-person, hand-counted election.

As a final note and as a way of personal commentary, we have a public that cares about how fair and honest our elections are. What is not available are honest bureaucrats, department heads, law enforcement, judiciary, and local media.

At every turn, the public is ignored or turned into an election-denying conspiracy theorist. Furthermore, this reporter and his blog have remained shadowbanned despite several name and Internet address changes.