Remember the Cleveland Clinic Flu Shot Study? You don’t have to. I remembered it for you. 53,000 employees, of whom nearly 44,000 got the flu shot? Cleveland Clinic. World-renowned. They tracked their employees and found that the flu shot increased their odds of getting the flu by almost 30%. Lived up to its name. What’s ... Read more

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Last night was the kick-off for the 250th birthday celebration of America. Many are watching with great pride as the military bands and singers take the stage, along with the artists who defied the pressure and came to celebrate their patriotism. There were numerous air force flyovers showcasing some of our incredible air support. There ... Read more

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TL/DR Synopsis: Back in 1934, there was money to be made in simple vitamins because it was new technology in a new market, and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc., an American subsidiary of a European company, acquired the patent rights to synthesize the very first vitamin manufactured-from-scratch in a factory. It was Vitamin C, first sold in ... Read more

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Summer is one of the best times to refresh a workplace. Foot traffic may slow down, employees may rotate through vacation schedules, and some offices have more flexibility for deep cleaning without disrupting daily operations. It is also the season when dust, pollen, humidity, odours, and shared-space messes can build up quickly. For businesses looking ... Read more

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A rusting pool heater is not something to ignore. At first, it may look like a cosmetic issue. You notice orange staining, corrosion around fittings, flaking metal, or rust near the base of the unit. But rust can be a sign of moisture problems, chemical imbalance, leaking connections, poor drainage, or internal wear. If you ... Read more

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A great backyard pool does not have to feel generic. Some of the best pool designs come from places people already love: boutique hotels, tropical resorts, Mediterranean villas, Muskoka cottages, Arizona spas, Caribbean courtyards, or clean modern rooftop pools. The goal is not to copy a destination exactly. It is to pull the feeling from ... Read more

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Choosing the right heater is one of the most important decisions when building or buying a sauna. The heater affects how fast the room warms up, how evenly heat moves, how the sauna feels, how much maintenance is needed, and how enjoyable the experience is long term. Whether you are planning a pre-fab sauna or ... Read more

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If you have been feeling unwell at home, it is natural to look for a cause. Maybe the basement feels damp, the air feels heavy, or your symptoms seem worse indoors. But when it comes to radon, it is important to be clear: radon usually does not cause obvious short-term symptoms like a cold, headache, ... Read more

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Buying a new condo in Toronto already comes with a long list of costs. Between deposits, closing fees, legal fees, moving expenses, upgrades, and higher monthly carrying costs, the HST portion can feel like one more surprise if buyers are not prepared. That is why understanding the HST rebate on new condos matters before closing. ... Read more

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Boat handles may seem like a small part of the overall vessel, but they play a big role in safety, comfort, access, and durability. In Florida, where boats deal with saltwater, humidity, UV exposure, heavy use, and constant temperature changes, every hardware choice matters. This is why many marine manufacturers and fabricators rely on custom ... Read more

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A damaged windshield is stressful enough on its own. But when your lane assist, rain sensor, forward collision alert, automatic braking, or camera warning lights stop working too, the issue becomes more than a glass problem. Modern vehicles rely on windshield-mounted sensors and cameras for safety features. If the glass is cracked, chipped, replaced incorrectly, ... Read more

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When your Audi AC stops working, it can make every drive uncomfortable fast, especially during hot summer traffic in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, and the surrounding GTA. One day the system feels cold, and the next day it blows warm air, makes a strange noise, smells musty, or barely pushes air through the vents. Audi ... Read more

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Cracking a veneer can feel stressful, especially if it happens while eating, playing sports, grinding your teeth, or biting into something harder than expected. Even though veneers are designed to be durable, they are not indestructible. A crack, chip, or loose edge can affect how your smile looks, but it can also make the tooth ... Read more

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While putting in a few hours at the Concord GOP tent at Concord Market Days at the request of a fellow Team Lily member, I got to talk to several known people, like Reps Alvin See and Matthew Pitaro, and County Commissioner Lovlien.  I also got to meet 2 of the 3 candidates for county ... Read more

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Way back when Barry Obama created what we still call The Opioid CrisisTM (no mention of that in his Lie-Barry, I’d guess), I said, without reservation, that its purpose was to grow government and bloated budgets. Create a therapy and treatment dependency class (occupational and patient). What we’ve taken to calling a government jobs program. ... Read more

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We’ve been teasing this here or there for weeks, but the time has come. Starting July 1, for every $50 to GraniteGrok, supporters can choose one PDF edition from the entire Bare Minimum Books collection by Ian Underwood. 19 books. Short. Provocative. Deeply thought-provoking. For each 50$ of support you can request another thought provoking ... Read more

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The former treasurer of the Board of Directors of EcoHealth Alliance, the now-defunct research group associated with coronavirus research in Wuhan, China, is a Vermont veterinarian.  EcoHealth Alliance re-emerged into the COVID-19 media coverage this weekend after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released documents that revealed U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases chief Anthony Fauci’s ... Read more

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This week, on The Independents, Carla Gericke examines the latest revelations surrounding COVID-19, the Wuhan lab leak, and newly released evidence detailing what government officials knew—and when they knew it. Topics include: Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or advertisers. Disagree, ... Read more

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The diversity pablum we’ve been force-fed for years is air cover for the legalized discrimination ground game. No one promoting this garbage wants you pushing against their guardrails. Anyone who tries to question the approved orthodoxy is the enemy. What they are after is hegemony. What I like to call a room full of people ... Read more

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Big shopping holidays can create serious pressure for online stores. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day, Mother’s Day, back-to-school, and holiday gifting periods can bring a rush of orders in a short amount of time. Without the right systems in place, picking, packing, inventory updates, shipping labels, carrier pickups, and customer communication can all slow ... Read more

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