An Ulster Conscience

 Build Your Own DIY Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Guide By Cole Ramsey / August 4, 2025 Are you ready to harness the power of wind energy at home? With the rising cost of living and increasing concern for our planet’s future, learning how to create your own DIY vertical axis wind turbine is an exciting project that can make a real difference. Not only will it help reduce your carbon footprint, but it’ll also save you money on your electricity bills in the long run. As we explore the world of renewable energy, building a functional vertical axis wind turbine might seem daunting, but with our comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to navigate every step from selecting materials to electrical integration. We’ll walk you through designing and installing a working model that can provide power for your home or even sell excess back to the grid. Table of Contents Introduction to VAWTs What are VAWTs? History of VAWT Development Advantages of DIY VAWTs Design Considerations for Your DIY VAWT Cho...

The Illusion of Truth: The Legacy of Propaganda The "Illusion of Truth" effect, often associated with Paul Joseph Goebbels and Nazi propaganda, describes how repeated exposure to a statement—true or false—increases its perceived credibility. The Claim: "The Island of Ireland is Ready for Unity" This assertion is misleading.  A clear and litmus test of Irish unity is the situation on Garvaghy Road, Portadown.  As of Autumn 2025, the nationalist residents of Garvaghy Road, remain deeply uncomfortable (  to put it mildly)  with proximity of their Protestant/Unionist neighbors for even a few brief periods amounting to 90-minutes annually. Unionists/Protestants should not expect different treatment in the Republic of Ireland’s 26 counties.  In the Republic, where Roman Catholics make up a disproportionate share of the Garda Síochána (89% of Gardaí, compared to less than 3% Protestant)*, recruitment does not reflect the balanced 50/50 approach seen elsewhere...

If trans has their own  would what used to be the Belfast gay pride Committee please explain why they are included in what used to be gay pride in Belfast July /August also . To me they are like Cuckoo's in the bird world, came along and laid an egg in an existing nest ( gay pride) and then proceeds to kick out the rightful inhabitants of that nest , 2 years ago , (no idea about this year)  NYC PRIDE had 3 trans and 1 lesbian , no gay man good enough to be a grand marshalls This year in Belfast the political parties who's continued support the gay community need to make make sure hard fought for right aren't taken   away in the future we alienated because some people think that young gay and lesbian people need access to puberty blockers .   Now can somebody tell me why gay and lesbian kids need puberty blockers that can restrict bone density, kinda useful if you were to continue to have a skeleton. Can someone answer me that .  There is no T. In LGB a...

 there is no such thing as a weed   It may be a plant growing in the wrong place, where is it not wanted.    Let's assume there is a heavenly creator ,intelligent designer, well that entity is not going to create a piece of rubbish, a plant with no use.     this will be an ever expanding blog title,  trouble with me being a septuagenarian is remembering    out on a stroll down my avenue today I was attracted to a plant I had not seen before ,  I took a picture of it and using Plantnet app on my phone, I identified this plant as  [ Doves Foot Cranesbill ] Dove's foot is an edible weed, with medicinal uses dating back to 1652 when Nicholas Culpeper described the healing qualities which included fixing wind colic, and external wounds such as sores and ulcers.   DOVE'S FOOT - PGG Wrightson PGG Wrightson https://www.pggwrightson.co.nz › default › files n modern herbal medicine, cranesbill is primarily used by herbalists ...