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Correction: Manila, Philippines — October 30-November 1

Monday morning, US election week. Let me get this straight: - grocery stores throughout Europe have had their fridges turned up to 100+ degrees by unknown hackers (Portuguese supermarkets affected too) - aka exactly what a sophisticated actor would do if they wanted to disrupt US east coast food supply next week - US military bases already had essentially the same thing happen last week - founder of Shopify tweets there’s a TCP vulnerability that basically makes every server on earth that’s not a managed service completely remotely controllable - a nontechnical 26 year old hacked several major banks using only chatbots - billions of dollars successfully stolen from different exchanges in several countries, notably most of that was $6.3b from binance in just 20 minutes. They’re “fine” per the CEO. Okay lol - random civilian private jet crashes a few miles outside trumps house yesterday, right as Tucker Carlson of all people warns us Trump might be considering using nukes - US Senator who warned about the same thing recently “had a stroke” over the weekend, alright sure - bibi lost his majority so his only chance to stay in power is for a new war to begin (?) - Poland currently in constitutional crisis/coup, both it and Lithuania just sent troops to the border w/Russia. NATO did the same in Latvia. Turkey moved fighter jets to the border too. - Germany’s leaders phones all hacked - openai and Anthropic are going to release gpt-6.2 and fable 5.5 after elections this week because somehow more capable models will help? - many streets in downtown DC is shut down right now for a speech today outside the Lincoln memorial? - DOJ trying to pull ballots in California (?) - documentaries openly critical of Elon & Zuck are BOTH pulled from theaters in just weeks because nobody knew about them and went to saw them. Not suspicious at all. - oh and Russia and Ukraine both had their nuclear alerts hacked and sent false alerts of “impending air raids, chemical, and nuclear attacks” what could go wrong! Unbelievably, there is not a hint of any of this on my Facebook, insta, tiktok, reddit, threads, blue sky, or LinkedIn feeds. Only X You can ask any ai except chat about it and it goes, no yeah that’s about right. ChatGPT goes “you’re not allowed to ask about this” What a strange moment in time…

@addiedgand @Tortuga- we look forward to meeting youe group and your spiritual grand-daughter here in London next August. We're expecting 7,000 delegates in London next year. Have you received the list of hotels that your able to stay at ?

NASA’s Hubble Uncovers Case of Missing Oxygen in Nearby Dwarf Galaxies Release date: 2 November 2026 10am ID: 2026-024 Study reveals that dwarf galaxies retain only a small fraction of the oxygen made by their stars Researchers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope studied nearly 40 nearby dwarf galaxies—small galaxies with a few thousand to hundreds of millions of stars—and found that much of the oxygen they expected to see is missing. Oxygen, a tracer of a wider set of heavy elements, is relatively easy to detect and measure, making it a reliable indicator of how chemical elements are distributed in a galaxy. The scientists studied oxygen to understand how it is distributed inside stars, in the gas between stars, and in the space between galaxies. Simulations predict that significantly more oxygen should reside in these galaxies, but that’s not what they found. Instead, the study revealed that dwarf galaxies can hold onto only a small fraction of the oxygen made by their stars. Energy from massive stars and galactic winds unleashed by supernovae are apparently more effective at removing oxygen from low-mass galaxies than current models predict. The findings will improve our understanding of how galaxies evolve over time, and why our universe looks the way it does today. Article link: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/hubble/nasas-hubble-uncovers-case-of-missing-oxygen-in-nearby-dwarf-galaxies/ Pic Description: This is an image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope of NGC 4449, one of the dwarf galaxies in the Galaxies Losing Oxygen via Winds (GLOW) study. Researchers found that dwarf galaxies can hold onto only a small fraction of the oxygen made by their stars. Credits: Image: NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage–ESA/Hubble Collaboration, Alessandra Aloi si (STScI, ESA)

Br. Ekrann's Morning Worship talk truly feels like a therapy session. Free of charge, from the best therapist ever - Jehovah! Very helpful pointers....to search deep within us to find out the reasons why we do/did what we do. Powerful illustration of stumbling: What made me fall? Did I get tripped? Was I not paying attention? Was there a stumbling block on my path? Was the pavement cracked? Things to look out for: familiarity - when ee know what emotional buttons to press when it comes to our mates/family members feels like we're being attacked - what's our trigger? How do we respond to these triggers? Each stumble is a chance to learn - whether we did a self-analysis why it happened, or someone else does it for us. WOW!

The sequel will be interesting ...

Wow. Nice!!

I couldn't uploaded it here..The file is more than 48 mb.. I've uploaded it in YouTube. https://youtube.com/shorts/lfpNND4_mIE?si=P8tMZaN1VvHAvUdf

“Brother Turner was working on timing, …”

Br. Schwenning: "If you’ll excuse me, I’m going back to work, and there’s plenty more to do." Sooooo cute! 😍

68 F outside. Dog has been fed and out. Will do some tasks in the bathrooom since it is warm. Had to disconnect bathroom baseboard b/c it was leaking into cella. Overnight will be 44. Has been below 32, but I have oil, now. News story about many in this state that have frozen to death this calendar year. Not afraid of dying, but would prefer NOT by freezing. Hope the weather is fair where you are.

I like real filming locations more than sets.

It is 143 and Wiliiam Turner is the host.

dear brother....loneliness is awful and is felt by many of jehovahs people...married or single. The only cure for it in my opinion, is to give of yourself to others in many ways. Preach with your spiritual family....make a meal for a sick one...give a gift...smile to those that appear sad...the list goes on and on. Happiness can be found even when single.

I used Revelation as a reference, where Babylon is depicted. Of course, false religion has existed since the beginning. But Revelation speaks of its actions on the Day of the Lord. It was with this thought in mind, taking these accounts into account, that I mentioned the prostitute mother. But it is clear that false religion already existed, although it hadn't been given that name previously.

According to the box 15a at pure worship book chapter 15 we no longer see it as relevance to the prophetic vision of Ezekiel. And BtG exist way back to the time of tower of babel. False doctrine like trinity, hell fire, afterlife, are pre-christian religious doctrines even ancient Egyptians and Babylonians have that doctrine, so it means that BtG (mother) is the worldwide organization of false religion which started at early tower of babel times till now and the daughters are the denominations, sects, cults.

Congratulations. Was London your first choice? I put it as my fifth choice, but I still haven’t received a response.

Adjusting and refining 😁

https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/StudioMonthlyPrograms/pub-jwb-143_1_VIDEO Publicly available!

Yes, by cracky! I think I've got it now! Actually I had it right all along but the word Mother following the article about the Pope voting made me weirdly connect the Catholic Church as the Mother. It's very subtle difference.

@LeslieDean @Dhanyel what i'm saying is simple, sorry for the confusion. the reference article says "false religion has a long history of supporting the political rulers of the world." with what @Tortuga said fits and timely, "Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to vote in U.S. election." babylon the great or false religion is known for their support. catholic or not.

I believe it is important to distinguish clearly between three different categories: combatant military service, non-combatant military service, and alternative civilian service. These are not interchangeable terms, and confusing them can lead to an inaccurate understanding of the position of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 1. Combatant military service: Combatant military service involves serving in the armed forces and participating in military operations, including the use of weapons and participation in warfare. Jehovah’s Witnesses maintain Christian neutrality and do not participate in warfare. Their position is based on biblical principles, including: Isaiah 2:2-4; John 17:16; Matthew 26:52; John 13:34, 35. 2. Non-combatant military service: Non-combatant military service involves performing military duties without directly participating in combat or using weapons. Examples may include military cooks, medics, drivers, administrators, construction workers and other support personnel. Although these individuals may not engage in combat, their service can still be military service if they are members of the armed forces and operate within the military command structure. Depending on the country's legislation and military regulations, this may involve military enlistment, an oath of allegiance, military uniform, military discipline and provisions or remuneration provided through the armed forces. The important distinction is that the absence of weapons does not, by itself, transform military service into civilian service. There is a particularly relevant question in the book Keep Yourselves in God’s Love: “What are my reasons for not supporting any political parties or performing any type of military service?” This wording is significant because it refers to “any type of military service,” not merely combat duties. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1102008064&par=67&srcid=share 3. Alternative non-military civilian service: Alternative civilian service is fundamentally different from military service. It involves performing civilian duties instead of military service, under civilian administration and outside military control or supervision. Some governments provide compulsory civilian service, such as useful community work, as a non-military alternative for individuals who conscientiously object to military service. Civilian national service administered by civilian authorities. Alternative civilian service is not treated as military service simply because it is required by the State. 4. The official submission to the United Nations, March 21, 2022: An especially important source is the document submitted by the Office of Public Information of Jehovah’s Witnesses to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Its title is: Information on Conscientious Objection to Military Service Involving Jehovah’s Witnesses. The document states: “Jehovah’s Witnesses do not oppose national service per se. Their conscience simply does not allow them to participate in one form of national service—military service.” It then explains: “As a group, Jehovah’s Witnesses are, in many cases, willing to perform alternative civilian service that is not under the control or supervision of the military.” These statements establish an important distinction between national service in general and military service. The document further explains that the willingness to perform alternative civilian service depends on its being outside military control and supervision. A Bible-Based Viewpoint: The same submission contains a section entitled “A Bible-Based Viewpoint.” It explains that Jehovah’s Witnesses respect governmental authority, obey the law, pay taxes and cooperate with governmental efforts to provide for public welfare. It also states that during the Second World War Jehovah’s Witnesses maintained neutrality and that they have not taken up arms in the conflicts mentioned in the document. The submission then states: “Jehovah’s Witnesses are grateful when Governments either exempt them from military service altogether or allow their conscientious believers to perform non-military civilian national service.” This is particularly important because it expressly distinguishes: —Military service. —Non-military civilian national service. —The document also clarifies that Jehovah’s Witnesses do not interfere with those who choose to serve in the armed forces. 5. Three distinct categories. The distinction can be summarized as follows: 1. Combatant military service: Military service involving participation in warfare and combat duties. 2. Non-combatant military service: Military service without direct participation in combat. The individual may perform support duties but remains within the armed forces and their military structure. 3. Alternative civilian service: Non-military national service performed under civilian administration and outside military control or supervision. The third category must not be confused with the second. A person does not automatically become a civilian service worker simply because he or she does not carry a weapon. It is also important to examine the actual legal status of a particular position. Military uniforms, oaths, command structures, discipline and the source of provisions or remuneration can help establish whether a position is military in nature. “KEEP YOURSELVES IN GOD’S LOVE”, CHAPTER 5, pp. 50-61, How to Keep Separate From the World https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1102008064&srcid=share w96 5/1 pp. 15-20, Paying Back Caesar’s Things to Caesar https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=1996332&srctype=wol&srcid=share INFORMATION ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO MILITARY SERVICE INVOLVING JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2022-05/OPIJW-HRC50.pdf

Just got it! Thanks.

The information has been updated to show she is going to London. You all take care of her next year, she is one of my congregation granddaughters 😁