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Larry Christenson, the durable right-hander who spent his entire 11-year major league career with the Philadelphia Phillies and helped the club win its first World Series championship, died unexpectedly Friday while on a fishing trip with family and friends in Washington state. He was 72. In a poignant symmetry, Christenson was drafted by the Phillies in ’72 and died at 72. Christenson became a mainstay of the rotation during one of the most successful stretches in Phillies history. From 1973 through 1983, he went 83-71 with a 3.79 earned-run average, making 220 starts. He won a career-high 19 games in 1977 and was part of six Phillies teams that reached the postseason, including the 1980 World Series champions and the 1983 National League pennant winners. He could also handle a bat. In the game that clinched the 1977 National League East title, Christenson earned the win and hit a grand slam during a five-RBI performance against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. His 11 career home runs are tied for the most by a pitcher in Phillies history. Christenson is survived by his daughters, Claire and Libby, as well as his extended family. ## Sources - Philadelphia Phillies/MLB announcement, August 28, 2026 - Baseball-Reference career record

Plus, in many European countries the buildings were built to keep the warmth inside. In wintertime, this is great. But with climate change and temperatures rising, it becomes more and more a problem. In the Netherlands all Kingdom Halls will be equipped with AC. LDC is still busy with it. We received our AC a few months ago, just before summer really started. Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-S911B met Tapatalk

Sunday, August 30 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted.—Ps. 34:18. Even if others have mistreated you, you can be certain that Jehovah loves you and values you. If you feel “crushed in spirit,” remember that Jehovah saw good things in your heart and personally drew you to him. (John 6:44) He is always ready to help you because you are precious to him. We can learn about Jehovah’s feelings by considering Jesus’ example. During his earthly ministry, Jesus took notice of those who were looked down on by others, and he treated them with compassion. (Matt. 9:9-12) When a woman hoping to be healed of a grievous sickness touched his garment, Jesus comforted her and commended her for her faith. (Mark 5:25-34) Jesus perfectly reflects his Father’s personality. (John 14:9) So you can be certain that Jehovah values you and takes note of your good qualities, including your faith and your love for him. w24.10 7 ¶4-5

Dolly *was* playing a character in her get-ups... that was all for the public. Her appearance was not the real her and she confirmed that all the time. My favorite anecdote was in an interview, someone asked her if she took issue with being considered a "dumb blonde". She said, "No, because I know I'm not dumb. I also know I'm not blonde". 😁😎 She was a woman completely at ease with herself and who she was. She let other people think what they wanted to. May we all be so unbothered 😌

I’ve heard Australia may be in the list. I had a friend visit last week and she thought so which is why I now “think” too.😱 I guess I’ll just have to wait and see. If so I hope we get invited. In 2019 our area of Australia were not invited to Melbourne.

Second question: will those of us with Tuesday meetings have the announcement (this Tuesday) for our next year’s convention assignment? I think that was also first week of September last year

Last year they were posted to JWevent.org on September 1st If it’s same pattern this year, that means this Tuesday.

Yes that's right. We never needed it before ...

I read that the reason Fuller was eligible for parole and so early the first time. Has something to do with the law in the state of Illinois in 1968 at least for adult offenders under the age of 21. The law later changed at least for crimes of this magnitude with pre meditation. But they have to go by the way the law was in 1968.

Yes, overall buildings need adjustments. It was hot in the past but not as frequent as now and not as high temp as now. As the saying goes: "this hottest summer ever is the coldest of your future ..." or something like that. Not a native speaker.

Is the lack of air conditioning because it didn't used to get hot in Europe? I'm sorry you guys don't have it with the heat. I think of how hot it must be for the brothers and sisters in Africa.

We have Aircon and ours was still cancelled 😂 Said it 'doesn't function in the heat' 🤷‍♀️ Meanwhile we found out that other Congs that we share the Hall with had their meeting there.. we were dripping at home.. literally. Understandably, some didn't fully understand why such a decision was taken.. (almost felt like a test of loyalty in even seemingly small matters 😂) so in an attempt to downplay the whole situation and just obey, we kept saying "maybe there is another reason we don't know" but Jesus is aware as head of the cong, so we leave it in his care.

Steel Magnolias if you want a tear jerker. 9 to 5 for a comedy.

Nepal — more survivors return to their families Amid the terrible loss in Nepal, the continuing rescue operation is bringing welcome news to a growing number of families. More than 4,450 people have now been rescued from flood-affected areas, including at least 187 foreign nationals, according to Nepalese authorities. Among those brought to safety were 191 people rescued from hydropower tunnels. Helicopters and ground crews continue to reach communities isolated by destroyed roads, bridges, landslides and deep mud. As survivors arrive at evacuation and relief centers, more families are finally receiving the news for which they have been waiting. Save the Children confirmed that nine schoolchildren were reunited with their families after being stranded at their school for two days. The children eventually reached an aid-distribution point, where workers helped them locate their relatives. Other separated children are being given shelter and protection while efforts continue to identify and reunite them with their families. Thousands of people are still missing, so the search remains urgent. Nevertheless, the rising number of rescues means that families who feared they had lost loved ones are continuing to experience joyful reunions. Each survivor found gives other waiting families another reason to hold on to hope. Sources: Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Save the Children, Radio Nepal and The Kathmandu Post. Note: This is an original news update composed from facts obtained from the sources listed above.

The Video is real though.. Romania International convention 2026.. Link below Enjoy

Yes, the US. Here in London our in-person meeting was cancelled because we don't have air-conditioning .... zoom only.

I have never watched a Dolly Parton movie, but may I so tomorrow night.

A serious and growing disaster is unfolding in the Philippines, where successive tropical cyclones and prolonged monsoon rain have affected approximately 8 million people in 2.3 million families. The official toll stands at 32 dead, 19 injured and three missing. At least 25,800 people remain in evacuation centers, while nearly 3,000 homes have been damaged, including 349 that were completely destroyed. The Philippines has recently been affected by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng. These weather systems strengthened the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat, drawing additional moisture over the country and producing repeated periods of heavy rain. Because the rain has continued through several weather systems, the ground across much of Luzon is already saturated. Rivers and drainage systems are under pressure, while waterlogged hillsides have become increasingly unstable. Further rainfall can therefore quickly cause new flooding, rockslides or landslides, including in places that are not directly in the path of a tropical cyclone. Benguet has recorded the greatest loss of life, with 15 people killed in landslides. Other deaths have been reported in Rizal, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Caloocan, La Union, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro and Negros Occidental. The fatalities have been caused by drowning, landslides, rockslides, falling trees and electrocution. Three people remain missing in Quezon City, Manila and Batangas City. On Saturday, August 29, a retaining wall collapsed at Tipo High-Tech Park inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales, triggering a landslide at about 10:45 a.m. Two men — one Filipino and one Chinese national — were killed, while two Filipino men were injured. One of the survivors has since been released from the hospital. Authorities are investigating why the retaining wall collapsed. It is not yet clear whether the two deaths in Subic are included in the national toll of 32. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has identified 8,823 barangays, or local communities, as susceptible to flooding or rain-induced landslides through September 1. The warning covers parts of northern and central Luzon, Metro Manila, Calabarzon and Mindoro. Officials warned that nearby and downstream communities could also be affected, even if they are not included on the list. The physical damage is already extensive. Infrastructure losses have reached approximately ₱6.11 billion, while agricultural damage is estimated at ₱2.32 billion. At least 117 local governments have declared states of calamity. The agricultural losses will continue to affect families long after the floodwaters subside. At least 69,615 farmers and fishers have been affected, with approximately 60,896 metric tons of produce lost across 62,732 hectares of agricultural land. Rice accounts for about ₱1.39 billion, or nearly 60 percent, of the recorded agricultural damage. Many of the damaged rice crops were still in their vegetative or reproductive stages. High-value crops suffered an additional ₱692.21 million in losses. Corn, livestock, fisheries, agricultural machinery and farm infrastructure have also been affected. The figures are still being assessed and could rise as officials reach additional farms and fishing communities. These losses could reduce food supplies in affected areas and place upward pressure on local prices, especially if continuing rain causes further damage or prevents farmers from planting and harvesting. For farming and fishing families, the destruction represents more than the loss of food. Crops, livestock, equipment and fishing gear are often their principal sources of income. Replacing what has been lost can take months, leaving families without their usual earnings while they are also trying to repair their homes and recover from the disaster. The full effect on the Philippines’ national food supply cannot yet be determined. However, localized shortages, reduced market supplies and serious losses of family income are increasingly likely in the worst-affected areas. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has previously warned that repeated disasters in the Philippines can severely disrupt agricultural livelihoods and threaten food security. Back-to-back emergencies make it particularly difficult for farming and fishing families to recover because they must replace seeds, tools, livestock, boats or fishing equipment before they can begin earning an income again. This remains an active and growing situation. A low-pressure area east of northern Luzon is expected to continue strengthening the monsoon, even if it does not make landfall. More rain is forecast through September 1 in areas where the soil is already saturated, raising the risk of additional flooding and landslides. The number of people affected, the amount of agricultural damage and possibly the casualty toll may therefore continue to rise. Please keep our brothers and sisters, and all those affected by this disaster, in your prayers. Sources: Philippine News Agency, PAGASA, GMA News, Philstar.com, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Department of Agriculture and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Note: This is an original news item composed from facts obtained from the sources listed above. Where future effects are discussed, they are identified as likely consequences rather than confirmed outcomes.

I am in the United States and we have air conditioning. It did break last summer, but it got fixed. It was hot while it was broke.

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I do not, but I can get one. I'll sign up in a little bit here and let you know what the username is. I've heard quite a bit about that platform, but I never got around to using it.

Do you have a Lichess account, brother Tim?

Open-Source projects Ezra Reader is actually a project I worked on about two years ago, before Baruch. I recently picked it up again and thought it would be a good opportunity to take it a step further. My main focus, however, remains the development of Baruch. I’m currently considering making Baruch open source as well, and eventually using GitHub as a place where others can contribute and collaborate. Before doing that, however, I’d like to gain some experience with open-source development and see what works well in practice. I have several other smaller projects that I’m planning to put on GitHub too. So Ezra Reader is partly an experiment: a chance to learn how to organize an open-source project, work with contributors, review changes, discuss ideas, and coordinate development. This is especially important for Baruch. It is a much larger project with an existing structure and architecture that needs to remain consistent. Allowing multiple people to work on it will require considerably more coordination than a small project like Ezra Reader. So rather than jumping straight into open-sourcing Baruch, I’d like to learn by doing, starting with smaller projects and gradually building up the experience needed to make collaboration on Baruch work well.

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After taking a very long time away from reading, I am currently reading “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif Shafak. It’s one of the most interesting and beautiful books I’ve read in a long time. And I don’t think I’ll ever see trees the same way again. Has anyone heard of her?