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The Neanderthal Problem
Shawnster replied to Shawnster's topic in Secular News in the Mainstream Media
Good question. I found it. https://jwtalk.net/topic/45502-turns-out-dinosaurs-probably-didnt-look-as-frightening-as-we-thought/#comment-738916 -
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)
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Webb's 255-hour-long observation reveals invisible dark matter in a map area containing nearly 800,000 galaxies By Chibuike Okpara, Published 02/01/2026 Using its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope peered into a region for a total of about 255 hours. This exceptionally long observation allowed astronomers to trace dark matter by studying how its gravity distorts and influences the light from distant galaxies. As part of the Cosmic Evolution Survey (COSMOS) project, Webb captured an area of the sky located in the constellation Sextans. The region measures 0.54 square degrees — that is, about two and a half times the size of a Full Moon. This expanse of sky shown in the image contains nearly 800,000 galaxies. The area is also overlaid with a map of dark matter... In this image, the dark matter is represented in blue. Brighter blue areas indicate a higher density of dark matter. While Hubble previously mapped the dark matter in this area of the sky in 2007, Webb’s map reveals new clumps of dark matter, as it contains about twice as many galaxies as Hubble’s map. Webb’s map also offers a higher resolution view. Article link: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Webb-s-255-hour-long-observation-reveals-invisible-dark-matter-in-a-map-area-containing-nearly-800-000-galaxies.1217296.0.html
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Measles Resurgence The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday reported at least 733 confirmed measles cases nationwide so far this year—more than four times the annual average of 180 cases from 2000 to 2024. See dashboard. The nationwide update, which often lags behind state-level counts, comes as South Carolina reported 920 measles cases yesterday, including 44 new infections since Tuesday. Of those infected with the respiratory virus in South Carolina, 840 are unvaccinated, and 824 are under 18. Overall, roughly 57% of cases confirmed by the CDC are among people aged 5 to 19. Experts attribute the nationwide rise in measles cases to a growing number of parents declining vaccines for their children over concerns about potential side effects. The US recorded 2,276 measles cases last year—its highest total since the nation declared measles eliminated in 2000 following high vaccination rates. Last year, the share of kindergarteners vaccinated against measles nationwide also fell below 93%. Experts say herd immunity is typically achieved at around 95% coverage. Explore the best resources we've found on measles here. -
What am I looking for? Shrink wrap, Evolution, Early Man, artists portrayal???
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Our congregation has several events coming up that need volunteers, such as the CA Cleaning assignment, lunch for the SCE, work day at the AH. Has anyone used NWP to notify the congregation when volunteers are needed? I'm thinking about creating a Congregation Events for each event and include "Volunteers Needed" in the title and include the captains information in the Event description. Such as "Circuit Assembly Cleaning Assignment-Volunteers Needed" as the title, then put the captains name and number in the description. Do you think that would work? Have you found a better way to do it? -
The Neanderthal Problem
Shawnster replied to Shawnster's topic in Secular News in the Mainstream Media
If you search on here, you'll enjoy a previous discussion on this. I actually learned about this topic from a post on here. -
Thank you for that link. Quite revealing the guesswork involved, especially the shrink-wrap versions. The method of using a continuous link for man definitely conveys what the author wants, but not what the fossils are telling them. I would like to see them include this one which according to them is our earliest mammal ancestor. I have to laugh as I caught one in a trap a couple of weeks back: ChangingFaceOfMan_1915-1985.pdf
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Each one of his books are separate topics. You'll find good comments in each of those.
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This has happened to one of our newer brothers twice. I think about a month ago they shortened the time allowed for inactivity. Our brother said he did not see one of the popup warnings with the countdown timer but it just shut down unexpectedly. I don't know for sure if that is the case or if he was just away from his computer and didn't see it in time. Either way, he lost everything and we could not find a way to resurrect it. I encouraged him that in the future he should try to be prepared to know what he intends to enter, get the data entered and then Send the App Data as soo as he can. - Yesterday
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That's what led to the stalling statement OP mentioned earlier. Well I agree, as with any topic, there will be differing viewpoints and opinions, I've personally seen some friends take up topics thinking it'd be a great starter, only to regret later. But if it helps, I'm all in. -
That really is the only useful purpose for the Doomsday Clock. We know it does not indicate how close we are to doomsday or Armageddon. Those we talk to in the ministry, however, do not have our faith or am accurate understanding of what doomsday really is. My opinion is that, once the prophecy of "Peace and Security" is fulfilled that the Doomsday Clock will be set back to the farthest from midnight it has ever been set to. To date the farthest from midnight was 17 minutes in 1991. I would not be surprised if the clock is set to 1 hour before midnight right before Armageddon.
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Peace and Security, Great Tribulation, Armageddon
Dhanyel replied to Dhanyel's topic in Secular News in the Mainstream Media
But if it's mentioned on jw.org and takes into account what scientists think, why not talk about it? This subject can lead to Kingdom topics, great for starting conversations. -
Saturday, February 7 O Jehovah, who may be a guest in your tent?—Ps. 15:1. For some time, God’s friendship was limited to those living in the spirit realm, where he dwells. Later, he extended his tent to include humans on earth. In time, among those favored ones were Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Job. Those true worshippers were described as God’s friends, or ones who walked “with the true God.” (Gen. 5:24;6:9; Job 29:4; Isa. 41:8) Throughout the centuries, Jehovah continued to invite his friends to be his guests. (Ezek. 37:26, 27) For example, from Ezekiel’s prophecy we learn that God truly wants his loyal worshippers to have a warm relationship with him. He promises to make “a covenant of peace with them.” That prophecy points to a time when those who have a heavenly hope and those who have an earthly hope will be united under his figurative tent as “one flock.” (John 10:16) That time is now! w24.062 ¶2, 4; 3 ¶5 -
Peace and Security, Great Tribulation, Armageddon
Ludwika replied to Dhanyel's topic in Secular News in the Mainstream Media
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That is probably the right assumption. If he did not SEND nor close normally, the changes were probably lost. So all the data files would be just as they were before he started. -
This clock is irrelevant in Jehovah's timetable, even if it's referenced in jw.org. It was only created by someone who has absolutely no idea of the real deal ahead. So don't base any assumptions off this 'doomsday' clock. I personally would not even mention it even in convos.
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Sorry to be updating this so late, but I love this series. It's some of the most powerful television I've ever watched.
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If anyone is looking for a cozy mystery to read, please check out Kate Montgomery's series. https://cozymystery.com/authors/kate-montgomery/ (She's a sister in my congregation)
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is your iPad Wi-Fi only or does it have cellular? Are you trying to stream at 1080p and your Internet connection can’t keep up? Try changing the quality to 480p and see if it improves
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Sadly, my eyes and brain and my neck dont like to read so I stick to our study material for our meetings ... but I do like the idea of reading although I have never really been fond of fiction and have found too often the choices had subject matter troubling my conscience - same reason I find so many movies no longer work for me. This past year I have bought several books to support our brothers and put my name in the front along with the congregation name and have lent them out with the invitation to share - even mark up and or highlight and then to pass them on... for them not to sit on a shelf! Hubby came home from the meeting on Wednesday and shared that one set is now on with its 5th reader and circulating through other congregations. I have heard some have devoured a book in a couple days. So thank you Tom and Thomas!!! 🙂 The books that I have currently circulating: Now on Earth - Thomas Walker Set Free - Thomas Walker Just See Yourself - Thomas Walker Released - Thomas Walker The Undecided - Thomas Walker The Workman's Theodicy: Why Bad Things Happen - Tom Harley I Dont Know Why We Persecute Jehovah's Witnesses - Tom Harley These ones are a more difficult read only because of the evil of war, so not a bedtime read: Unfettered Joy - Hermine Schmidt Death Always Came on Mondays - Horst Schmidt Faith on the March - Alexander Hugh Macmillan No Greater Love - How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda - Tharcisse Seminega I have some books by EK Jonathan in my cart on Amazon to make part of my sharing library and was hoping maybe someone here has read and perhaps recommend which ones to start with?
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Weekend Trip to St. Simon’s Island It’s summer and everyone, it seems, is headed to the beach. Make your reservations at Ocean Inn & Suites, where you’ll be about half a block from the beach. Pack plenty of sunscreen, a towel, and a calm attitude. You’ll also be close to the pier, the lighthouse, and all the tourist-y areas they encompass. Massengale Park also has a nice beach. If you do choose to climb the lighthouse, there is a combination ticket you can buy for the WWII Homefront Museum. You can also tour Fort Frederica. The Avenue of the Oaks makes for a beautiful photo setting. If you don’t want to drive much (and who does, on vacation?), you can rent bikes and ride all over the island. There’s even a trolley tour of the island. For meals, check out Southern Soul BBQ and Frosty’s Griddle & Shake. Also check out Barbara Jean’s. East Beach (Coast Guard station) has a concession stand. Look for the carts from Sunset Slush when on the beach. Brogen’s (by the pier) is also good. Mullet Bay is a good seaford choice with plenty of outdoor seating. (Some of the menu selections at Barbara Jean’s) Jekyll Island is nearby with beautiful large pieces of driftwood that make for a magical photo op. On your way back home, stop in Brunswick at Silver Bluff Brewery for beers before heading to Reid’s Apothecary for a good meal.
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Rising ocean temps also lead to coral bleaching, which often leads to the death of reef systems. If you haven't seen it, the documentary "Chasing Coral" (I think it's on Netflix still) is very good about explaining this phenomenon.
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Posca ! starring Andrea Bocelli ?
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Post in 1975 End of World ?
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Modern references to creative days:
*** w15 6/1 p. 5 How Science Affects Your Life ***
The Bible fixes no duration for the six creative “days.” Instead, it opens the door for modern scientists to study them and assign accurate time spans to them. We know that the creative “days” were much longer than 24-hour days.
*** g21 No. 3 p. 12 What the Bible Tells Us ***
So each of the six creative “days” during which God prepared the earth for life and created life on it could represent extremely long periods of time.
*** g 1/14 p. 12 Creation ***
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS God created the universe, including the earth, in the indefinite past—“in the beginning,” as Genesis 1:1 says. Modern science agrees that the universe had a beginning. A recent scientific model suggests it to be almost 14 billion years old.
*** lc pp. 26 Science and the Genesis Account ***
A careful consideration of the Genesis account reveals that events starting during one “day” continued into one or more of the following “days.”
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Good afternoon Dear sister,· 1 reply
Can you tell me where I can find the songs you are referring to?
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I applied to be an Auxiliary Pioneer. I had a wonderful meeting with two of the Elders in my congregation. One of them , I'd never met before. I think that they have a better idea of who I am and what I deal with every day with my mental illnesses. Not sure if I'll be approved, but it's okay if I'm not. I've been attending field service on Zoom on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. But will be adding Tuesdays as well. 🧏♀️· 2 replies
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GM, it's Deborah. Please send to me your email address. I think Sr. Bonnie, from my old cong, made the CA transcripts and I will forward to you when I get your address. I thought I had it but cannot find it. Not sure if she sent into one email both the AM and PM or if she sent them separate. But I will send to you can you can decide. Hope you are well. We are ok here....just cold weather. Agape.· 2 replies
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These songs are beautiful. 💖. Is there a way for me to save these songs on this thread to add to a playlist? Thank you for your help.· 1 reply
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A little boy wants to make his father happy. He wants to buy him a gift, but he doesn’t have any money. So he turns to his father and asks him for a few coins. Now he has money, but the gift he wants to get is in a store, and the store is in town. Again, he needs the help of his father. Once in the store, he finds that the gift is way up on the shelf. The father has to lift him up. Same thing at the register. Having returned back home, the son, beaming and proud, hands the father his gift.· 0 replies
A sweet little story but strictly speaking one could argue that the father himself was the generous giver here. In the end, he had to accompany and help his son at every step of the way, and he was even the one paying for it all.
If, however, the father had done everything himself, the outcome wouldn’t have been the same. In the way that it happened, the father, in fact, made it possible for the son to be something he could not have become on his own: a gift-giver.
This story illustrates how God relates to us. God does not need man, but God allows man to share in his saving work. Man is given the grace to take part in God’s work, and this actually shows the true greatness of God. Man is not kept in a completely inactive dependency, but rather he is equipped with the power to do good.
And this is exactly the reason there is a congregation. God does not need the congregation, but he wants the congregation so that through her we can become active sharers in the divine work of salvation.
In this way, man, who through sin causes so much woe and pain in the world, is now enabled and empowered to bring healing and share in God’s redemptive work. Fallen man, in a way, is rehabilitated in the congregation. He can live as a new creation.
So God doesn’t need the congregation, but we need the congregation, and that is exactly why she was given to us as a means to salvation!
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