The Oracle • Privacy Advocate • Artist of Life • Spiritually Incorrect Mystic • Biohacker • Founder at @npub1p0dunwf2cnvu5q3zrqejwenw6q4z8rd454939cm2wcrmmvtq2pgqzk5dsc On Nostr since 773,424
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We Bought The RAREST Motorhome (driving it 2,000 miles home) https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/3d82e1d3ae09cd98dd8db0a09fb7f56932142aa9e3140617aa0c46002b7dc360.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/GpjmBIoOl00 SEE INSIDE THE WORLD'S RAREST MOTORHOME (full tour) https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/ad7ba8429abc8bc70e41bbe8c0a2d9d49c2f0a6c46c45d07f1cc51d48e075f8b.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/hEGdHdTfy8g #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It seems that Fyre Fest doesn't even know if it's going to Fyre Fest 2. It's just a little over a month away, right? Did they sort out a third venue location yet? I am not going, but I am looking forward to seeing what "receipts" they say they have on the Mexican gov. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Thank you. They are two of my favorites. One of them became her new pfp. She certainly didn't waste time getting familiar with the space. The weather is warmer now, so we will definitely be camping out more as I work on it. 🫂🙏🏻💜 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Love that episode. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Good morning 🙏🏻💜 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ One of the best ads of all time This Unicorn Changed the Way I Poop - #SquattyPotty https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/fc0ed01a1044c397cc2a1433d657b41de8feadb7df2cdf22c07c28d5f25e8c0f.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/YbYWhdLO43Q npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Traditional squat toilets are still commonly used in public across Southeast Asia, and many older-generation people perch on the bowl when using modern Western toilets. 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Would love to see pics. Came so close to getting a '66 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors before deciding to hit the road with @nprofile…xz56 in the '97 P32 GMC step van. I have always wanted one—it is definitely my next ride. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I'm taking her on the road and would prefer my rolling command center not be in the shop more than necessary. Love mid-'60s cars. '67 Ford what? npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ That’s very kind of you. Plenty, I assure you. I’m still learning, and I hear the best way is to take it apart and put it back together. Definitely looking forward to seeing how it goes. It's been fascinating so far. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Om Shanti, Val Kilmer🙏🏻💜 https://people.com/val-kilmer-dead-65-7502180 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Are you stressed? Are you so busy getting to the future that the present is reduced to a means of getting there? Stress is caused by being "here" but wanting to be "there," or being in the present but wanting to be in the future. It's a split that tears you apart inside. To create and live with such an inner split is insane. The fact that everyone else is doing it doesn't make it any less insane. If you have to, you can move fast, work fast, or even run, without projecting yourself into the future and without resisting the present. As you move, work, run — do it totally. Enjoy the flow of energy, the high energy of that moment. Now you are no longer stressed, no longer splitting yourself in two. Just moving, running, working — and enjoying it. Or you can drop the whole thing and sit on a park bench. But when you do, watch your mind. It may say: "You should be working. You are wasting time." Observe the mind. Smile at it. Does the past take up a great deal of your attention? Do you frequently talk and think about it, either positively or negatively? The great things that you have achieved, your adventures or experiences, or your victim story and the dreadful things that were done to you, or maybe what you did to someone else? Are your thought processes creating guilt, pride, resentment, anger, regret, or self-pity? Then you are not only reinforcing a false sense of self but also helping to accelerate your body's aging process by creating an accumulation of past in your psyche. Verify this for yourself by observing those around you who have a strong tendency to hold on to the past. Die to the past every moment. You don't need it. Only refer to it when it is absolutely relevant to the present. Feel the power of this moment and the fullness of Being. Feel your presence. — Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now (p. 84) #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Thank you. Reposting with the correct retention data. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/d9c3b51c22afe51039b8b9a63b64077354d4885e4d2a1103d1fe5fe13acb06c2.png npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Thank you for confirming and for all you do to help grow Nostr. These numbers align with my understanding and the testing I've conducted over the years. Accurate data is important not only for measuring growth but also for assessing the overall health of the ecosystem. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ My new Sanskrit dictionary arrived with a personal note from Vyaas, the founder of American Sanskrit Institute (ASI). 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The undeniable reality is that Ian quickly got 1.2 million followers on X, gets tens of thousands of likes per post (reach), participates in a global discussion on X—like Snowden—and only got a couple hundred likes or less here. Nostr and censorship-resistant free speech is a beautiful thing, but it's still small and niche, with the best data we have showing only around 16-17k daily trusted users posting notes. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ These are wonderful. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ 21,000 followers. So grateful. Namaste, #Nostr 🙏🏻 Let's keep it going. #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I hope so. That would be wonderful. Either way, the experienced reality is a solid metric. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It is an acknowledgment—a reality check. Hopefully, people will see this and become more active moving forward, regardless of Bitcoin's valuation. Nostr is more important than Bitcoin, and we cannot afford to let it slip by the wayside. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Even if it was the usual of 0.5, the sentiment remains. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ So, the data is broken, and Nostr is just as active as ever—is that it? The lack of engagement and interaction beyond the usual 16k regular posters is hard to ignore. Are you denying that reality too? We can’t get to where we want to go if we deny where we are. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Since January, fewer than 18,000 daily active users with trusted pubkeys have been writing events on average. 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In today's AI-driven world, we help people leverage technology mindfully while staying deeply connected to their authentic selves. Our approach integrates wellness practices, purpose discovery, and digital boundaries that honor privacy as a fundamental right. What makes us unique is our practical system for transforming digital overwhelm into meaningful presence—helping you become more productive, creative, and fulfilled in both your online and offline life. #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ One of the cutest things @nprofile…xz56 does when I step away for a minute is hop up on my desk and close the lid on my laptop. She knows she's being cheeky—she knows I will respond. And if I don't, she'll stand on it. Sometimes she even looks at me when she does it. Cheeky girl. Love her to bits. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/e9937cae64f4c9261e1b5463d4af47229cf55b641b1838a76368c5428f97cb41.jpg #IKITAO #Moxie #Sphynx #Catstr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ @nprofile…xz56 girl 💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/311d36d7f20bf056ddf320ebe7828b79e31089d02022aaf91a0e1f2b28a2ab94.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/4d447fc94f7878fba7d28016a5e781e9d08f189302619f9d7a09c33e1d74e8b7.jpg #IKITAO #Moxie #Sphynx #Catstr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ @nprofile…xz56 girl 💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/e83f61af1cea34e2f2dbdf31334befff7a5e71fee51816c9d933d3226154aa25.jpg #IKITAO #Moxie #Sphynx #Catstr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ EFF tool guide to using Signal #nevent1q…d2pr #IKITAO #Privacy #Tech npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Good morning, Derek. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Steve Vai - Teeth of the Hydra 🔊💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/31ea2ca4ce145d814a06c241ae1dd40173ae63b12f8cfc0202099d72c94ef50e.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/46qjDJ0lLdE #SteveVai #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Epic Beyond Words. This song is transcendent. Steve Vai - For the Love of God 🔊💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/38d460ee765e5b8ab9847b1c1a01f145733a772dfa16a3cdd45519ad171065ef.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/F2V9yqfXIf4 #SteveVai #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I used to post a lot more about privacy and security, but it tends to attract a lot of paranoid people—many of which probably have mental issues, and probably shouldn't be on the internet if they actually have the threat model they think they have. Many of which seem to have a penchant for attacking other privacy tech and users of that tech for not being completely anonymous. I still post about it, just not as much as I used to because I want to keep things in their proper perspective, and the scene can be quite toxic to interact with on the regular—especially on platforms and protocols one doesn't have the ability to moderate. For example: Just mentioning that you use GrapheneOS (because they use Pixels) or Proton and not Mulvad, etc. is enough to get you called a spook or worse in some circles. I once got harassed daily for promoting GrapheneOS by some anon who thought everyone should use LineageOS. This went on for months. I used GrapheneOS for years, now I am back on Google OS for Android as my daily driver. I know my threat model and I practice privacy and security through isolation and compartmentalization, but this alone has been enough for people to throw ad hominem attacks my way. Know your threat model in the various areas of your life—both online and off, and act accordingly. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Don't let paranoid nyms online deter you from practicing threat model appropriate OPSEC for YOUR unique situation. Not everyone needs to act like Edward Snowden when he was on the lam with gov secrets. Even he says he's not as hardcore as he used to be because he's in a different place in his life. Lots of privacy advocates will try to tell you that you have one threat model MOST EXTREME. That is not the correct approach, and as I said in the post, you will burn out. A trusted no logs VPN is great for privacy (Proton/Mullvad) is great for privacy, but it will not keep you anonymous, Tor is better for anonymity. Both will be a pain with financial services. I used to keep my VPN on ALWAYS, and it was more of a pain than it was worth trying to do legitimate business online. I mean, even some private torrent sites disallow VPN use, so they can keep users from abusing their services. One very valid usecase for a VPN is that clearnet Nostr relays have access to your IP address, and some of them are maliciously scraping user data. If you use a VPN or something like Orbot/Tor on mobile that comes with Amethyst, then relays will not have access to your IP. Another is that if you are using Chrome, then all of your Internet searches are tracked by Google. If you use a VPN, but you are logged into Gmail, a VPN will be of little use. If you use a VPN and are not logged in, then your activity will be more private when it comes to Google. Just know that the VPN you use will have access to your IP and must comply with local gov law. They will hand over any data they have if the gov demands they do so. They will not risk going to jail over a $5 a month service. This is why using a no-logs VPN is so important—but you have to trust that they are actually not logging. A quality VPN is one that reduces the amount of data they have access to, so if the powers that be force them to hand it over, they have nothing to hand over. Proton has handed over user data in the past, but that is because the user added a "backup email" to their user account. This information IS visible to Proton (so they can help restore compromised access to accounts) and therefore they will have to hand it over in the event of a gov subpoena. The user did not follow proper OPSEC and did not follow Proton's explicit warnings about adding a backup email. No privacy tool or service can prevent users from shooting themselves in the foot with bad OPSEC. Definitely check out the Techlore video and the other links I posted. Bazzell's books and training are technical in nature and will give you step-by-step instructions to get things set up. Check them out when you are ready. I recommend using a browser like LibreWolf or Brave that is not Google. They both have protections against browser fingerprinting (look this up), and Brave has a built-in site tracker blocker. Use Tor browser where you need/want more anonymity. Use offline conversations wherever possible for the most sensitive conversations. Bitcoin is not private, lightning is better, but it can also be traced. Monero is more anonymous. Use a quality VPN like Proton or Mullvad when you don't want sites or relays to have access to your IP or browsing habits. Host your own cloud to store your photos and data—a Synology NAS is a good starting point (Synology is not open source, but they are good for beginners) or use Proton Drive since it has E2EE. Use a password manager. A cloud-based service like Proton Pass or Bitwarden is great for most people—much safer than reusing memorable passwords. For usecases where cloud-based is not trusted, use KeePass (preferably on an air-gapped device or VM). Use a private messenger for sensitive conversations like Signal or SimpleX. Go for services that use E2EE wherever possible (just note that all encryption is not created equal). Be mindful of the websites you visit. Be mindful of the mobile keyboards you use—some of them "phone home." Turning off G-Board access to the Internet is a good practice to keep it from phoning home, but it will limit functionality. You make the call based on your threat model. Windows and Mac collect a lot of user data, look into Linux, just know that Linux is not as secure out of the box—but you can harden it. QubesOS is way more private and secure, but it is not as user-friendly. Use Tails on a USB when you need an OS that you can plug in and burn—maybe with a hidden volume to hide things with plausible deniability etc. (it's not meant for daily driving). Look into a hardware firewall for your home network like a Protectli, both Bazzell and Brockwell (below) have guides on setting it up. Use a private DNS service like OpenDNS or Control D, don't trust Google DNS. Study social engineering, etc... Again, I could go on, but I don't want to overwhelm you. Once you get the concept of OPSEC down, you will be able to make these judgement calls for yourself and your situation based on your threat model. Another good channel for the basics is: https://m.youtube.com/@NaomiBrockwellTV Best wishes to you on your journey. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ No, that is the Fedora KDE Plasma 42 Beta default wallpaper. I just snapped some pics of the welcome screens. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Linus famously uses Fedora, which inspired me to try it many years ago. I've found myself consistently returning to it ever since. Don't get me wrong, I love Debian's reliability, but its packages quickly become outdated after each release. For me, Fedora strikes the perfect balance between Arch's bleeding-edge approach and Debian's stability—a sweet spot that keeps me current with updates and features without sacrificing system reliability. Also, I still had to manually set up HEVC in VLC (of course)—not sure what I was thinking when I wrote that—but the principle remains about the third-party repositories and ease of setup. Here's a screenshot from the welcome screen—one click to enable. Very nice. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/53c8d23fafea88337318a8bc75953a917acf88e9533599680813a673731ef691.jpg npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ I'm loving it. Just the process of guiding users with one click to set up the official and third-party repos in the welcome screen on Fedora KDE Plasma 42 makes one question why other repos don't do the same—instead of having to open VLC and try to figure out why their H.265/HEVC videos aren't playing, etc. Not to mention all the customization that is officially built-in so an OS update doesn't break your user-generated extensions and customizations like with GNOME. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Which installs? Distros or apps? Can you provide a little more detail and maybe a scenario or two for context so that I can better respond? npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Flatpak can be updated more frequently than distro repos, and it can be more convenient when it comes to dependencies, but I always check the site first to see which method of installation the developers recommend. Sometimes the Flatpak/Snap versions perform differently and do not have the same features. In the case of Proton, the Flatpak version of their apps are not official and they do not recommend it. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Yes. Fedora Silverblue. I like it. It has its usecases. As an atomic desktop, it offers better security through its immutable design and rollback capabilities. Though not exactly the same, I would much rather use QubesOS as a daily driver. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Installed Fedora KDE Plasma 42 Beta early this morning as my primary driver, and it's glorious. The ProtonVPN Linux app is for GNOME, so it looks like I'll need to manually config that for a while since the Flatpak is not an official app and generally not recommended by Proton if you have other options—no big deal. Now, it's time to have some fun finishing the setup and diving deeper into customization. One thing I am immediately impressed with is the integration of KDE Connect... https://kdeconnect.kde.org/ "(Some) Features • Shared clipboard: copy and paste between your phone and your computer (or any other device). • Notification sync: Read and reply to your Android notifications from the desktop. • Share files and URLs instantly from one device to another. • Multimedia remote control: Use your phone as a remote for Linux media players. • Virtual touchpad: Use your phone screen as your computer's touchpad and keyboard. All this without wires, over the already existing Wi-Fi network, and using TLS encryption." It naturally requires a lot of permissions to do all of this useful stuff, but it's open source and does not collect or share any data. "KDE Connect never sends any information to KDE nor to any third party. KDE Connect sends data from one device to the other directly using the local network, never through the internet, and using end to end encryption." https://f-droid.org/packages/org.kde.kdeconnect_tp/ #IKITAO #Linux #Tech npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ You literally have "If America falls, the World falls" in your bio. 😆 All voices matter, that's the beauty of free speech. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ There must be. I'm running Google Android 15 on Pixel 9 Pro XL for my daily driver, and there are some apps where I get a notification saying access to the app screen is disallowed if I try to scan it. For example: PayPal Business app https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/344f0f08378386def6dfe734d8b8ad6be493f454ea79f4bb55dedf290e3c6490.png npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ @nprofile…pyug AFAIK, #Nostr clients currently lack native functionality to prevent AI tools like Gemini from accessing mobile users' screens—unlike some other apps I've used recently. I think it would be a solid feature to add to #Amethyst. What do you think? npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Don’t get these symbols mixed up The Nazi Party appropriated this beautiful symbol for their insignia, and its true meaning is the antithesis of what they have bastardized it to stand for. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/ea98565cfc4c5a94c1549b84a8aacf2a28117c03b0b059ccb1113faea7b5ebe5.png Throughout human history, the hooked cross design (卐 or 卍) has held sacred significance across countless civilizations. This ancient emblem appears in cultural and religious contexts spanning Eurasia, with similar motifs found in certain African and American indigenous traditions as well. Most people in Western societies today primarily associate this symbol with the horrors of Nazi Germany, whose regime co-opted it as their party emblem in the early 20th century. This dark association persists through its continued use by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups worldwide. Yet this appropriation represents a profound distortion of the symbol’s authentic heritage. For millennia before Hitler’s regime, the swastika served as a revered representation of spiritual enlightenment, divine blessing, and cosmic harmony within Eastern religious traditions. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism all incorporate this symbol in their sacred iconography, where it typically appears as a balanced cross with each arm making a perpendicular bend. Historical Origins vs. Nazi Perversion The swastika’s rich cultural legacy spans numerous civilizations, each attributing their own sacred meanings to this ancient design. What distinguishes the Nazi emblem from traditional religious versions is its presentation—rotated 45 degrees and typically rendered in stark black against a white circle on a red background. Hitler’s regime deliberately misappropriated this sacred symbol, twisting its meaning to support their fabricated narrative of "Aryan" racial supremacy while connecting it to ancient Indo-European imagery. The term itself reveals its true essence - "swastika" derives from the Sanskrit स्वस्तिक (svastika), which translates to "that which brings good fortune" or "conducive to wellbeing." This etymology alone stands in stark contrast to the hatred the symbol later came to represent under Nazi use. Hindu traditions distinguish between the right-facing form (卐), known as the swastika, which represents the sun god Surya, prosperity, and auspiciousness, and the left-facing variation (卍), called sauvastika, associated with night and tantric aspects of the goddess Kali. For Jains, the symbol adorns their religious flag and represents Suparshvanatha, the seventh of their twenty-four revered spiritual teachers. Buddhist traditions view it as symbolizing the Buddha’s footprints and the eternal cycle of dharma. Beyond South Asia, various ancient Indo-European cultures associated this symbol with concepts of fire, lightning, solar energy, and cosmic order. Archaeological discoveries have unearthed swastika motifs in artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization, ancient Samarra, early Byzantine culture, and European Iron Age sites. Modern Context Though German ultranationalists first employed the symbol for antisemitic purposes before World War I, the swastika maintained its positive associations throughout most of Western society until the 1930s. The Nazi Party’s adoption of it as their emblem, followed by the unspeakable atrocities of the Holocaust, permanently transformed Western perception of this ancient symbol into one representing hatred, genocide, and evil. This tragic association has led to legal prohibitions against displaying the swastika in Germany and several other nations. However, across Hindu, Buddhist and Jain communities in countries like Nepal, India, Thailand, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, China and Japan, the symbol retains its original sacred status. It also holds cultural significance for some Native American nations. Hindu wedding ceremonies and Diwali celebrations continue to incorporate the swastika as a traditional blessing symbol. Today, many Eastern religious communities work to educate the public about the symbol’s authentic spiritual heritage, to reclaim its positive associations from the shadow of its darkest misuse. See this article for more... https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29644591 #IKITAO #Spirituality #Symbolism npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "I have been about 80% plant-based for the past five years of my life," Schwarzenegger told fans. "Even though I still eat meat sometimes, because I can't resist a juicy steak when I have friends over or a crispy wiener schnitzel in Austria, I mostly eat plant-based because it is better for my overall health, and as my friend Jim Cameron taught me, better for the environment because the clearing of forests and the raising of animals for meat causes so much pollution." And Schwarzenegger said that he's already seeing the health benefits of going mostly meat-free. "My bad cholesterol number is so low that my doctor thought I might be a different person and [I] feel healthier and younger overall," he said. ...Schwarzenegger's switch to a plant-based diet was one of the ways he's improving his heart health. In 2018, he underwent heart surgery to replace a pulmonic valve, and in Oct. 2020 he had a second major surgery to replace his aortic valve. ...Schwarzenegger's 2018 surgery was initially supposed to be less invasive, but after putting him under anesthesia they determined that he needed a full open-heart surgery." https://people.com/health/arnold-schwarzenegger-has-been-80-plant-based-for-5-years-feels-healthier-and-younger-overall/ npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Arnold Schwarzenegger on Meat Industry's "Real Men Eat Meat" Marketing: "That's Not Based on Reality" 👀🔊 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/66c9254932331fd2d4660ca5b4c6fcac79ad1c770b7981a9f9a53e3c0923a36d.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/GMpsHiNr35U #IKITAO #HealthAndNutrition npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "The 64 year-old Lundstrom was, to put it mildly, a controversial figure with far-right political leanings and some extremely questionable associations. The Register once called him The Pirate Bay's "neo-Nazi sugar daddy" due to his links to various far-right and outright fascist groups. Lundstrom also had a sideline in Holocaust denial, claiming Nazi Germany did not set out to systematically murder concentration camp prisoners." #nevent1q…vdlv npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Your car is being tracked. See where license plate readers are, avoid them, and report new ones. This is such a valuable website. Go ahead, have a look at some locations near you. #nevent1q…64h9 #IKITAO #Privacy npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ @nprofile…pyug, speaking of... How's the auto-translation reactivation situation going? I mentioned some time ago that I dismissed Japanese auto-translate and I wanted to get it back, but there was no option to do so. I have since reinstalled Amethyst on a new device, but the auto-translate is still not working for Japanese. Any updates in the works for a fix? npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ This is what separates you from the pack, and one of the main reasons why I am still an #Amethyst user years later. 🙏🏻 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The Joe Rogan we all remember: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/d64dacaae713a139ff197b4fdcba4a2590406e3f40d0a62e94ec92ae21827fc1.mp4 YT https://youtu.be/MCz3GqaO4f4 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Follower counts don't mean much on Nostr, because #Nostr still has a significant adoption and retention problem. Nostr needs better onboarding and user-adoption campaigns, period—the numbers don't lie, and they haven't changed much in over a year (+ ~10k weekly users). Nostr Real Time Statistics over the past two months: https://stats.nostr.band/ https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/fddd02509287025c26b11f8e71b56c831d0ea6373e9cac9036bbc6c9a39240bc.png #IKITAO #GrowNostr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ If #Nostr goes #deadstr everytime #Bitcoin goes #upstr or #downstr...it's really not a good #lookstr. #GrowNostr https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/1bb596d87bde128f8ed6e42a732bbd51772499a00b25dbb7e6043be41c8f6a9a.jpg npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Attention #Nostr creators! Tired of paying $60+ a year for your media hosting? Check out @nprofile…58av and stack more sats with your savings. #IKITAO #GrowNostr npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Beautiful. It is interesting that you both should post about bookmaking recently, as I have recently taken up the hobby of bookbinding and restoration as well. In fact, I have some new materials and tools on their way from Talas as we speak. The universe certainly does have a way of attracting like energy. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Tried zapping you on the post and directly, and I keep getting this error. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/acf363ec6d9235e4ed1d0275b85537d45b79af72d4f70950100e5c54b371bdaa.png npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Deva Premal - Mangalam (Remastered) 🔊🙏🏻💜 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/8f991ac6aad463a670a79f113a9f07db995291cfa92919dba21c35b55fb9e193.mp4 mangalam bhagavan vishnum
mangalam garudadhwajah
mangalam pundareekaksham
mangalaya tano hari मंगलम् भगवान् विष्णुः । मंगलम् गरुडध्वजः । मंगलम् पुण्डरीकाक्षः । मंगलाय तनो हरिः ॥ Beloved Lord Vishnu is auspicious.
Auspicious is His vehicle Garuda, the image on His flag.
Auspicious are His lotus-like eyes.
So auspicious, His manifestation. ॐ Benefits of chanting this mantra: This Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnu Mantra creates a protective shield of positive energy, bringing harmony to one's surroundings while invoking divine blessings for new beginnings. Through Lord Vishnu's divine attributes, it dispels negative energies and deepens one's spiritual connection with the sustaining force of the universe. YT https://youtu.be/gATQWaal1Uk #IKITAO #DevaPremal #Miten #Manose #Bhakti #Mantra #Music npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ An excerpt from "The Power of Myth": CAMPBELL: Certainly Star Wars has a valid mythological perspective. It shows the state as a machine and asks, "Is the machine going to crush humanity or serve humanity? Humanity comes not from the machine but from the heart. What I see in Star Wars is the same problem that Faust gives us: Mephistopheles, the machine man, can provide us with all the means, and is thus likely to determine the aims of life as well. But of course the characteristic of Faust, which makes him eligible to be saved, is that he seeks aims that are not those of the machine. Now, when Luke Skywalker unmasks his father, he is taking off the machine role that the father has played. The father was the uniform. That is power, the state role. ...Darth Vader has not developed his own humanity. He's a robot. He's a bureaucrat, living not in terms of himself but in terms of an imposed system. This is the threat to our lives that we all face today. Is the system going to flatten you out and deny you your humanity, or are you going to be able to make use of the system to the attainment of human purposes? How do you relate to the system so that you are not compulsively serving it? It doesn't help to try to change it to accord with your system of thought. The momentum of history behind it is too great for anything really significant to evolve from that kind of action. The thing to do is learn to live in your period of history as a human being. That's something else, and it can be done. MOYERS: By doing what? CAMPBELL: By holding to your own ideals for yourself and, like Luke Skywalker, rejecting the system's impersonal claims upon you. — Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth with Bill Moyers #IKITAO #Politics #Tech #AI #Mythology npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The new water distiller arrived today. @nprofile…xz56 gave it her seal of approval. It is the perfect size (5 gallon water container included in image for size comparison—I do not drink from or store purified water in plastic). I cleaned it, rinsed and boiled the carbon filter for 5 minutes as per the instructions. Once this first gallon is finished, I will discard it "as it may contain harmless matter from manufacturing and packaging," then it will be good to go. Hopefully my new salts will arrive just in time to remineralize and taste the second gallon. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/fe4f59fddfadb3198a893733cd67a77ba3e02c39a9cd1d756a1c47df9784d8f9.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/508ce8e26c62ae6ea4eed1bdc9f7f6a43fdd2c775d8ea62e0a4c416b97a37e9b.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/0ef2720baa6f279c0d7920efd1f95cdb80c6da85f4355eefab80c50332901df4.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/a204f4293c31286cf5374e05b5805048cd6ff877b7735e590d286fa47f7195f5.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/136994e616484a09936b324b8f93bd2a0fadc8038825a891b485b242892b95be.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/c782e3ce8853c56bb178b0661331e62d3d9787ae283d483f7ce51c337905af1c.gif #nevent1q…yxxu #IKITAO #HealthAndWellness npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ We have a new Black Rosecomb rooster at Casa de Ava, and he is magnificent. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/39f26a5b8d68b8767849a6191e932ade299d233f46188ac04b29cc776411f29d.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/d6e025924f7fb450bcbc5e740466b070626c7da391b80608f6edb959c24b1ea2.jpg #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ New baby chicks are growing at Casa de Ava 🐣 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/b69bae2438052cc52397972e9e933a7eec42bc95d9df18f577b24ca6ec52884b.mp4 https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/68101b4f1fd1a290953c96d3ff8633cc68ebe83b2f6ca8389473ab1372df72f7.jpg #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ For two decades now, I’ve been an advocate for remineralized distilled water, though I’ve never actually owned a distiller. I’m beyond excited to finally have a Waterwise 4000 on its way, and I think it’s going to fit perfectly in the van build. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/8c0563212483cb152c8fea584994dd424a845870a49fd346647e8b0de15dd527.jpg In the past, I’ve always remineralized distilled water with Himalayan salt. But I have just ordered Scalar Enhanced Transformational Salts from Dr. Gabriel Cousens, and I believe it is going to be a significant upgrade. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/4049940053c4d57ef78f2c6756f2964b155b46ba91d97a9863ea4c4cb6c463c4.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/72c636aa870ebfbaad6a31a403d72249babd7e537ac844ed39d5855773fe8aca.webp These salts are a unique blend of five mineral-rich, ancient seabed and sea salts sourced from the Andes Mountains, Hawaii, the Himalayas, and Utah. They’re free of any additives, chemicals, or preservatives, and they’re designed to recharge and detoxify. I am very much looking forward to seeing how they enhance my water and overall wellness. #IKITAO #HealthAndWellness #AvasBuild npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ For two decades now, I’ve been an advocate for remineralized distilled water, though I’ve never actually owned a distiller. I’m beyond excited to finally have a Waterwise 4000 on its way, and I think it’s going to fit perfectly in the van build. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/8c0563212483cb152c8fea584994dd424a845870a49fd346647e8b0de15dd527.jpg In the past, I’ve always remineralized distilled water with Himalayan salt. But I am quite looking forward to trying these Scalar Enhanced Transformational Salts from Dr. Gabriel Cousens. https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/4049940053c4d57ef78f2c6756f2964b155b46ba91d97a9863ea4c4cb6c463c4.jpg https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/72c636aa870ebfbaad6a31a403d72249babd7e537ac844ed39d5855773fe8aca.webp These salts are a unique blend of five mineral-rich, ancient seabed and sea salts sourced from the Andes Mountains, Hawaii, the Himalayas, and Utah. They’re free of any additives, chemicals, or preservatives, and they’re designed to recharge and detoxify. I am very much looking forward to seeing how they enhance my water and overall wellness. #IKITAO #HealthAndWellness #AvasBuild npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Every time I see the "alpha" power pose: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/6dc5baa386c8c66f8b9d06cc6e2bc992a4c69077aca2abf93dc215a0b7d0cf91.jpg npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Picked up the hardcopy/download hybrid version of this definitive, comprehensive Sanskrit course by American Sanskrit Institute last night. https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/sanskrit-by-download-text-in-binder-sanskrit-atlas-1-atlas-course-dlhard-copy-text-ship-sbycd-text-in-binder-large-atlas-atlas-course-text I chose the hybrid version of "Noun Declensions" as my included Atlas course: https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/noun-declensions-atlas-course-downloadable "Noun Declensions — Nouns are the most common forms in the Sanskrit language. This program includes 360 nouns in 12 declensions, each in all 8 cases, fully printed out, with 12 CDs (Downloads). This is an excellent supplement to Sanskrit by CD (Download Interactive). By providing additional practice of forms, increasing vocabulary and naturally increasing ease and speed in reading Devanagari script." ...and got a hardcover copy of the esteemed and most comprehensive "A Sanskrit-English Dictionary" by Sir Monier Monier-Williams (with well over 180,000 words). https://www.americansanskrit.com/shop/a-sanskrit-english-dictionary Now, I can let go of my cassette rips and scanned PDFs, and dive deeper into these courses with high quality audio and hard copies of the written reference materials. I am quite looking forward to this. जय हो (Jai Ho!) Let there be victory! #IKITAO #Sanskrit npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Indeed, but there is a loophole: Sex toys are available to sell as "novelty toys," just not as "sex toys." It's like selling a "bong" is also illegal, but if you call it a "water pipe—for tobacco use" and you also sell other legal smoking products, then it is legal. RE: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 1943 "...states can still require it while offering exemptions. And states have varying levels of exemptions — for example, Florida and Texas allow for a student to be exempted from reciting the Pledge of Allegiance only if a parent or guardian consents." https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/47-us-states-have-laws-requiring-students-recite-pledge-of-allegiance/ npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Conservative Christians in Alabama Canceled Yoga for Nearly 30 Years: Ban Finally Lifted in 2021—But Don't Say Namaste Nearly four years ago, Alabama ended a nearly 30-year "moral panic" by lifting its ban on yoga in public schools—though with bizarre restrictions. While students can now practice yoga poses (parents' written permission required), they are still prohibited from chanting mantras, saying "namaste," using Sanskrit terms, or practicing meditation in 2025. The 1993 ban was pushed by conservative Christian groups because—get ready for it— that would promote Hinduism. Despite yoga being more popular in America than in its birthplace of India, with most practitioners viewing it primarily as exercise rather than religion, and the fact that Hinduism is not evangelical and has no conversion process. And for those arguing "religion doesn't belong in schools"—these are the same schools where, by law in 47 states, from age five, students are required—with varying exemptions for students or staff who wish to opt out—to participate in the daily ritual of standing, facing the flag, hands over hearts, to pledge allegiance to the flag and to the Republic, "one nation under God." Apparently, nothing strikes fear into the heart of conservative Christians quite like stretching and deep breathing. #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Crowd erupts in protest as Trump introduces Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at a Black History Month reception "Trump introduced the CEO of Pfizer, calling him 'one of the great... great people. One of the great businessmen.'" https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/c27e8b71d0c3df7126b35c8e6231d2b0cb39cc9c4b7733a12655524cd823151d.mp4 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Good morning. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It is time again. B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat (1988-1990) remains an unmatched masterpiece in spiritual television. Watching it on Plex—together with Mahabharat Katha (1997-1998)—is a wonderful experience. #nevent1q…nppc npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Is society healthy, that an individual should return to it? Has not society itself helped to make the individual unhealthy? Of course, the unhealthy must be made healthy, that goes without saying; but why should the individual adjust himself to an unhealthy society? If he is healthy, he will not be a part of it. Without first questioning the health of society, what is the good of helping misfits to conform to society? — Jiddu Krishnamurti #IKITAO npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It's on the list. From what I understand—in addition to needing to overcome the hurdle of gaining traction over more established languages—the catch is, lack of marketing, smaller ecosystem and community, and limited backing etc. Heres what the community survey says: "Approximately three quarters of the respondents use Nim (40% frequently, 36% occasionally), while the remaining quarter is divided between people who never used Nim (7%) and people who stopped using Nim (17%). Of those people who don’t use Nim, the most frequent reasons are: 'Nim seems immature, not ready for production,' 'Nim doesn’t have libraries I need,' 'Nim doesn’t have enough learning materials,' and 'Nim seems too risky for production,' in that order." https://nim-lang.org/blog/2025/01/23/community-survey-results-2024.html npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Your attempt to reduce the findings to just a BMI effect demonstrates a misunderstanding of epidemiological research methods and statistical adjustment. The claim that BMI is probably the primary predictor rather than diet is incorrect because: - The study's statistical analyses adjusted for confounding factors including BMI - The researchers specifically isolated dietary patterns as independent variables - The risk reductions remained significant even after these adjustments The research demonstrates clear, independent associations between vegan diets and health outcomes: - Vegan males showed a 42% reduction in CVD mortality compared to non-vegetarians - Vegan males had a 55% risk reduction for ischemic heart disease specifically - These effects were stronger than those seen in lacto-ovo-vegetarians, suggesting a dose-response relationship with animal product avoidance The study's methodology was particularly robust, featuring: - Large sample size (over 96,000 participants) - Prospective design - Clear dietary pattern definitions - Appropriate statistical controls - Multiple cohorts showing consistent results The study's statistical methods specifically isolated dietary effects from BMI effects, demonstrating that vegan diets reduce cardiovascular risk independently of body weight differences. Reference: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/6/2131 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ This is going to be huge for cats, obligate carnivores—who depend entirely on meat for survival. Lab-grown means fewer animals raised for slaughter and less farmland needed to feed them. Bone appétit! Dog treats from lab-grown meat are hitting the U.K. market https://www.npr.org/2025/02/06/nx-s1-5288784/uk-dog-treats-lab-grown-meat-carbon-emissions #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ #nevent1q…v0n0 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ There certainly is. The scientific evidence demonstrates a clear causal relationship between red meat consumption,cardiovascular disease, and arterial function—not just a complex association. While I've provided comprehensive sources below, I encourage you to explore the research yourself beyond AI assistants, which often oversimplify these relationships (they still can't do research very well). You'll find abundant authoritative sources and scientific consensus—just make sure to research their funding sources as well. Here are a few very important sources that are not funded by the meat and dairy industries, which often influence research outcomes through selective publishing practices. When industry-funded studies reveal harmful effects, they frequently remain unpublished (they don't have to publish their findings). Conversely, these industries have a long history of publishing studies that show favorable results, even when the research methodology is flawed or biased. "A 2016 cohort study led by Harvard involving 131,342 participants found that every 10% increase in calories from animal protein led to a corresponding 8% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, and concluded that “high animal protein intake was positively associated with cardiovascular mortality and high plant protein intake was inversely associated with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality” (31). Another major cohort study involving more than 81,000 participants, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, found that those eating the most protein from meat versus those eating the least had a 61% increased risk of cardiovascular death, while those eating the most protein from nuts and seeds experienced a 40% reduction in risk (32). All told, simply avoiding animal products can reduce a man's risk of dying from heart disease by 55% (25)." "As referenced in The Plant-Based Advantage, a single animal-based meal can constrict our arteries by 40% just two hours after consuming it. Cardiovascular disease takes hold when this assault on our arteries continues day after day, year after year, until they become so stiff and narrow that blood flow to our hearts and brains becomes restricted. This process sets the stage for pieces of unstable plaque to break off and block blood flow to one of our arteries, at which point we may suffer a heart attack or stroke. Many factors play a role in why animal foods aren’t good for your cardiovascular system. These include the numerous compounds and molecules that come from foods like meat — including endotoxins, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), heterocyclic amines (HCAs), and heme iron — which can inflame our arteries and lead to the formation of plaques (28,33). Heme iron is so potentially damaging that just eating one more milligram per day is associated with a 27% increase in risk of coronary heart disease (34). To put that in perspective, a single hamburger patty can contain two milligrams of heme iron or more (35-37). Meanwhile, a large body of evidence shows that plants have the opposite effect, improving arterial function via a completely different set of constituents, including antioxidants and plant-sourced nitrates, which soothe the inflammation that can lead to cardiovascular disease while improving blood flow to our heart, brain and other organs (38,39). Taking all of this into account, it may come as no surprise that a healthy plant-based diet is not only effective at preventing cardiovascular disease, but is the only diet that has ever been clinically proven to actually reverse it (40,41)." Sources: (25) Le LT, Sabaté J. Beyond Meatless, the Health Effects of Vegan Diets: Findings from the Adventist Cohorts. Nutrients. 2014 Jun;6(6):2131-47. (28) Hever J, Cronise RJ. Plant-based nutrition for healthcare professionals: implementing diet as a primary modality in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. J Geriatr Cardiol. 2017 May;14(5):355-68. (31) Song M, Fung TT, Hu FB, Willett WC, Longo VD, Chan AT, Giovannucci EL. Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality. JAMA Intern Med. 2016 Oct;176(10):1453-63. (32) Tharrey M, Mariotti F, Mashchak A, Barbillion P, Delattre M, Fraser GE. Patterns of plant and animal protein intake are strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality: the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort. Int J Epid. 2018 Oct;47(5):1603-12. (33) Erridge C, Attina T, Spickett CM, Webb DJ. A high-fat meal induces low-grade endotoxemia: evidence of a novel mechanism of postprandial inflammation. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Nov;86(5):1286-92. (34) Yang W, Li B, Dong X, Zhang XQ, Zeng Y, Zhou JL, Tang YH, Xu JJ. Is heme iron intake associated with risk of coronary heart disease? A meta-analysis of prospective studies. Eur J Nutr. 2014 Mar;53(2):395-400. (35) Young LR, Nestle M. Portion sizes and obesity: responses of fast-food companies. J Public Health Policy. 2007 Jul;28(2):238-48. (36) Cross AJ, Harnly JM, Ferrucci LM, Risch A, Mayne ST, Sinha R. Developing a heme iron database for meats according to meat type, cooking method and doneness level. Food Nutr Sci. 2012 Jul;3(7):905-13. (37) HealthLinkBC. Iron in Foods. Nutrition Series - Number 68d. Feb 2017. (38) Leopold JA. Antioxidants and Coronary Artery Disease: From Pathophysiology to Preventive Therapy. Coron Artery Dis. 2015 Mar;26(2):176-83. (39) Raubenheimer K, Bondonno C, Blekkenhorst L, Wagner KH, Peake JM, Neubauer O. Effects of dietary nitrate on inflammation and immune function, and implications for cardiovascular health. Nutr Rev. 2019 Aug;77(8):584-99. (40) Satija A, Hu FB. Plant-based diets and cardiovascular health. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2018 Oct;28(7):437-41. (41) Kahleova H, Levin S, Barnard N. Cardio-Metabolic Benefits of Plant-Based Diets. Nutrients. 2017 Aug;9(8):848. ---- I highly recommend this documentary: #nevent1q…ujhy Then, if you're still skeptical (and even if you're not), this podcast: #nevent1q…cl2u npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ That is a very good idea. Cutting out fatty, processed foods and sugar is a huge step. Then, reducing dairy, and increasing the quality of the foods you eat with an emphasis on vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats—even if you're not yet ready to go fully plant-based—will make a massive difference in your health and energy levels. Check this out (there's a high quality .avi version in the archive link that can easily be converted losslessly to .mp4 with FFMpeg). It's a plant-based documentary, but it's not preachy. It's also on Netflix. #nevent1q…ujhy Then, I highly recommend watching this: #nevent1q…cl2u Congratulations on the wise decision. Best wishes to you on your health journey. 🙏🏻 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ "There is a podcast episode of the Joe Rogan Experience that breaks down supposed inaccuracies in this documentary. In December 2019 James Wilks went on Joe Rogan's show and responded to the criticism and debated Chris Kresser for [nearly] 4 hours. Joe Rogan was so impressed he said he's considering taking the original show with Kresser offline." I encourage everyone to watch this after watching the documentary—especially those who are considering a carnivore diet. Joe Rogan Experience #1393 - James Wilks & Chris Kresser - The Game Changers Debate 👀🔊 https://youtu.be/s0zgNY_kqlI npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ The Game Changers 👀🔊 Trailer: https://file.nostrmedia.com/p/4eb88310d6b4ed95c6d66a395b3d3cf559b85faec8f7691dafd405a92e055d6d/84e78aecd9c588cf0f349eb15059835d126c9d902666484683134f237904251b.mp4 Full Documentary: https://ia801700.us.archive.org/23/items/the-game-changers/The-Game-Changers.mp4 The Game Changers (2018), executive produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jackie Chan, is a documentary that follows James Wilks, an elite Special Forces trainer and winner of The Ultimate Fighter, as he travels the world exploring the science and benefits of plant-based nutrition. Directed by Oscar-winner Louie Psihoyos, the film features extraordinary athletes including multiple-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic and 2011 Germany's Strongest Man Patrik Baboumian, alongside special ops soldiers and visionary scientists. Through their stories and scientific evidence, Wilks' journey exposes outdated myths about meat, protein, and strength that affect not only athletic performance but the health of the global population. YT Trailer: https://youtu.be/iSpglxHTJVM Archive link: https://archive.org/details/the-game-changers You can also find it streaming on Netflix. #IKITAO #GoVegan npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Many Bitcoiners eat loads of fatty red meat because they think it makes them stronger, healthier, and even more masculine. The reality is, it leads to clogged arteries and erectile dysfunction, among many other well-documented health issues—there's nothing masculine about that. Ultimately, the only knowledge is self-knowledge. I can't make anyone do anything—any more than all this carnivore fad diet talk can make me do anything. All I can do is share my perspective, backed by decades of modern research, thousands of years of lived results, and today's world-class vegan athletes and peak performers. Freedom of speech and reclaiming our attention/time/life from big tech is a thread that connects people who use Nostr, so it was time to start speaking more about it. And yes, good on you—don't let perfect be the enemy of good. For example, I enjoy buttermilk, but I don't buy it because of the way cows are treated in factory farms. 'Grass-fed' is just a label, like 'organic'—with loose regulations that are easy to game. There's a stark difference between a Hindu cow, or Bessie being milked on the farm and well-cared for, and a mother who has had her babies stolen from her, lives in inhumane conditions, is shown no love, is an object to be used, and is pumped with antibiotics and other medicines just to keep her alive until she can't produce anymore. And then they're thrown away like garbage—sent to slaughter at just 4-5 years old when they should live to 20, their bodies so broken and worn they're only good for cheap hamburger meat and pet food. That's the reality behind every glass of milk from factory farms. npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ It's time to part ways, GHOST... I need to go be Mleku's FBI agent now. 🫂😆 I don't usually see his posts anymore, but I'm not surprised to see he's still up to his old shenanigans—and though I have no time for them, I wish him well. 🙏 npub1f6ugxyxkknket3kkdgu4k0fu74vmshawermkj8d06sz6jts9t4kslazcka Ava ॐ Yes, this is quite readily achievable through proper nutritional planning. I have done it for decades, and my children were raised vegan. Like countless others who understand proper plant-based nutrition, our regular medical tests consistently show optimal nutrient levels - no deficiencies. This list is far from exhaustive - the information is readily available for anyone willing to do their own research and/or consult a licensed plant-based nutritionist. It's worth noting that while most people rely on their physicians for nutrition advice, medical students receive an average of only 23.5 hours of nutrition education throughout medical school, with just 29% of U.S. medical schools meeting the minimum recommended 25 hours of nutrition training. Most of this limited education focuses on basic traditional nutrition principles rather than specialized dietary approaches like plant-based nutrition. Natural Creatine Production: - The body synthesizes creatine in the liver and kidneys, producing approximately 1-2g per day - A balanced plant-based diet can support adequate creatine synthesis - Supplementation needs depend primarily on: - Physical activity level - Exercise intensity - Training goals Who Might Need Supplementation: - Athletes engaged in: - High-intensity training - Strength training - Explosive sports - Regular exercisers doing: - Resistance training - High-intensity workouts Who May Not Need Supplementation: - People with moderate activity levels - Those not engaged in intensive strength training - Individuals following a balanced plant-based diet Creatine Synthesis: - The body can synthesize creatine from three amino acids: - Glycine - Arginine - Methionine - These precursors are found in plant foods: - Legumes (PDCAAS score 0.6-0.7) - Nuts (PDCAAS score 0.5-0.6) - Seeds (PDCAAS score 0.5-0.7) - Whole grains (PDCAAS score 0.4-0.5) Vegan Creatine Supplements: - Made from sarcosine and cyanamide - Natural sources of components: - Sarcosine: legumes, nuts - Cyanamide: almonds, spinach, soy, lima beans - Most supplements are vegan-friendly due to synthetic production Complete Protein Strategies: 1. Strategic Food Combinations (with complementary amino acid profiles): - Legumes + grains (combines lysine with methionine) - Rice + beans (PDCAAS score 0.8 when combined) - Quinoa + vegetables (quinoa provides all essential amino acids) - Nuts + whole grains - Lentils + rice - Hummus + pita 2. Nutrient-Dense Smoothies: - Use whole vegetables and fruits - Add protein boosters: - Hemp seeds (complete protein) - Chia seeds (high in omega-3s) - Plant protein powders - Spirulina (60-70% protein content) - Pumpkin seeds (high in zinc) Collagen Support: - Focus on collagen-building nutrients: - Vitamin C-rich foods - Zinc sources - Copper-containing foods - Silicon-rich foods - Key plant sources: - Citrus fruits - Berries - Leafy greens - Nuts and seeds This information isn't just backed by decades of modern research and successful application by nutritionists, vegan athletes, and medical professionals—it's supported by thousands of years of living evidence. From the vegetarian traditions of India's Ayurvedic system to Buddhist practitioners across Asia, entire populations have thrived without animal products for millennia. These cultures have long understood the art of combining plant foods to create complete nutrition, proving that a well-planned plant-based diet can support all aspects of health and physical performance.