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  2. [Note: I heard $30Mill to remotely fix the toilet. How much for 'IT' support to get the email working?] In short: The four Artemis astronauts have successfully fired up their spacecraft's engine to break away from Earth's orbit and zoom towards the moon. The so-called trans-lunar ignition came 26 hours after lift-off. The crew said the views as they left Earth on their 10-day flight around the moon, were "phenomenal". Details: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/nasa-artemis-ii-orion-astronauts-rocket-towards-moon/106529936 Commander Wiseman faced a minor tech issue when his initial attempts to use Microsoft Outlook to check emails failed. "I also see that I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one of those are working," he could be heard saying in the spacecraft. "If you want to remote in and check the Optimus and those two Outlooks that would be awesome." Mission control said the issue would be fixed quickly, and patched the problem shortly after it was reported. Relief for astronauts as toilet fixed Not long after the successful launch, astronaut Christina Koch alerted mission control in Houston to a red blinking light signalling a problem with Orion's toilet, housed in a small compartment within the crew cabin...
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  4. We have had a rash of them as well. Maybe 20% of the pubs have been kicked out in the last 6 weeks or so and I needed to reset the PIN. And a few have been kicked out multiple time. Two of them this week had to have the PIN reset three times before they could get back in.
  5. I concur with computerwiz, that something happened to the PINs. After a certain point/version in the last couple of months, this issue has become a common occurrence. I wish I could say with certainty, when or what version. But the reset PIN has become my goto solution, works every time! At least I'm getting more opportunities to interact with the friends 😀 But don't forget to have all versions updated as well (NWS and NWP).
  6. Saturday, April 4 Christ suffered for you.—1 Pet. 2:21. We can better understand how much Jehovah loves us if we consider what the ransom cost him. Satan claims that no servant of God will remain loyal to Him when it is hard to do so. To refute that charge, Jehovah allowed Jesus to suffer before he died. (Job 2:1-5) As Jehovah looked on, Jesus was mocked by religious opposers, whipped raw by soldiers, and nailed to a stake. Then Jehovah watched as his dear Son was left to suffer a painful death. (Matt. 27:28-31, 39) Jehovah had the power to stop the process at any given point. (Matt. 27:42, 43) However, if God had stepped in, no ransom would have been paid and we would have been left without hope. So Jehovah permitted his Son to endure suffering until he drew his last breath. w25.01 22 ¶7 Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 15) Matthew 27:62-66 (Events after sunset: Nisan 16) John 20:1
  7. https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0061222#mcetoc_1jl89adcf22 Detail of update. @jwhess I think you get the updates and the notifications because there are also bug fixes involved. And you don't need to be a subscriber to get the updates.
  8. On April 1, 2026 I quit paying for a copy of Zoom Workplace. I cancelled my subscription. However, they still keep updating my software. today it went to version 7.0.2 like you show above. I am limited to operational meeting times of 40 minutes but nothing else has changed that I use.
  9. I was just discussing this week in front of a youthful audience why it is impossible to have the throne (CW Crapper) made of pure 24k gold, given its malleability and ductility. I was using the current White House as an example. The topic was electroplating (coating steel or other metals with higher tensile strength with gold on the outside, as is done with rings and chains). Sitting on that means ending up inside the business itself😀
  10. I have to admit… when I first thought about trying to make this sound emotional, I actually paused and took a deep breath. Then it hit me—I needed some fresh air… because this whole story kind of stinks.
  11. I tried to breathe some emotion into it. Let me know what you think. 😊 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Inside a capsule bound far beyond Earth, routine human needs take on unfamiliar weight. With no atmosphere to step into and no margin for error, even the most ordinary bodily functions must be managed with exacting precision. Engineers behind the Artemis program have spent years developing a waste management system built to operate flawlessly in microgravity. It must isolate contaminants, protect air quality, and safeguard crew health over the course of a mission measured not in hours, but in days and distance. In this environment, failure isn’t messy—it’s dangerous. On the ground, the price tag has drawn attention, often framed as excessive. But specialists involved in the design describe a different reality: one where every component must perform under conditions that leave no room for improvisation, repair crews, or second chances. For the astronauts who will rely on it, the system is neither novel nor humorous. It is quiet assurance—one more unseen layer of protection carrying them safely through a place where even the smallest details matter.
  12. Yeah… I get the joke—but honestly, after oxygen and food, that might be the most important piece of equipment on the whole spacecraft. You’re sealed in a tube, nowhere to go, nowhere to “step outside,” and suddenly that system doesn’t work? That’s not inconvenience—that’s a full-blown health situation real fast. So yeah, thirty million for a toilet sounds ridiculous… right up until you’re the one onboard hoping it works exactly as designed. At that point it stops being a toilet and starts being one of the most important life-support systems on the ship. Funny headline… but I’m not laughing if I’m sitting up there relying on it.
  13. In all fairness, in addition to the mainstream media coverage, it has also been covered on places like science specific media as well as social media like Reddit, Instagram and various other niche and social media sites.
  14. Cat's are practically sacred in Egypt (from what i've heard), in high school i was hardcore into Egyptian and Greek Mythology. I believe the most popular cat god/goddess is Bastet the goddess of fertility, home, and protection. The most popular dog god/goddess is of course Anubis....you did NOT want to deal with or see Anubis, if you saw him you knew you were dead. (which I'm now reminded of a comedy sketch a Muslim man did a while ago. He said he got hit so hard he saw Jesus, and said "Do you know how hard you have to be hit to see someone elses god?")
  15. I thought this was pretty awesome. A friend of mine is having a conversation, they arent a witness, but have been attending meetings and even went to the memorial yesterday. I was telling them that if they became one of Jehovah's Witnesses they can't join the military (because that's what they would want to do if they found themselves in the USA + it's what they do in the country they are in as well). They asked why and I pretty much summed it all up to violence, and i asked them "Would Jesus strap up and start attacking people because they were bombing other places" (the topic of terrorist came up). I told him that Jesus wasn't violent. He brought up how Jesus made a whip and started hitting people. I asked for the scripture he was talking to, and it turns out it was John 2:15. Skimming it over I was like "Hey, i know that!" We went back and forth to what was actually going on. I figured a visual representation would be better. Long story short, i learned that if you type in a word, it'll bring up videos involving that word, HOWEVER. Look at that first thumbnail, it actually will send you to the EXACT part where Jesus mentioned to not turn his father's temple into a place of commerce. I think that's awesome because it would have taken me forever to try to find that part. Anyways....have a good friday! Not good friday as in good friday holiday but just in general of.....HAVE A GOOD DAY 😅
  16. This really isn't fair. The mainstream media has seemingly infinite news output. Reading about these toilets is less emotional for some than reading about the war.
  17. When u think that Jehovah’s promise is too slow and taking long time to come to pass, kindly remember these Bible passage:

    2Peter 3: 8,9.

    "However, do not let this escape your notice, beloved ones, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day."

    "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."

    Since a day is like a thousand years in his eyes, have u lived up to an hour in HIS eyes so that u may lose patient and consider HIS promises slow 🐌 ? Food for thoughts! ✌️ 

     

  18. The Mainstream has nothing else better to do. I never my whole life see so much of junk media. If my toilet backs up, I might as well call my local media to get on the news.
  19. Welcome to Mainstream media! Always covering the "important" issues of the world.
  20. Right, there's something that happened to the PINs. So when you encounter this issue, you have to reset the PIN for that person.
  21. Bahrain’s initial draft would have allowed countries “to use all necessary means” — U.N. language that would include possible military action — “in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman” to secure passage and deter attempts to interfere with navigation.
  22. Thanks. I thought it was odd that my name and PIN wouldn't work on her device either. Then I tried a different device and neither of our names and PINs worked on it either.
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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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    • Xtian

      When u think that Jehovah’s promise is too slow and taking long time to come to pass, kindly remember these Bible passage:
      2Peter 3: 8,9.
      "However, do not let this escape your notice, beloved ones, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day."
      "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
      Since a day is like a thousand years in his eyes, have u lived up to an hour in HIS eyes so that u may lose patient and consider HIS promises slow 🐌 ? Food for thoughts! ✌️ 
       
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    • Kiana Williamson

      Good morning/evening friends,

      I am feeling terribly ill and wonder how my brothers and sisters keep hanging in there.

      A little insight on my mystery illness/condition: I have always had intestinal issues, but recently, last August, things have shifted drastically. Instead of the usual bouts of intestinal pain, uterine pain has come about as well. It wasn’t anything too unusual since both parts are in close proximity and affect each other a lot of the time. But this time, the pain is constant, makes me sick, and makes me feel weak.

      It affected me so much that I lost my appetite and lost 25 lbs. Recently, I am able to eat a bit more. The pain isn’t as constant, but the sickness is. I never understood what motion sickness was like until this condition struck me. Just turning in bed or walking is so sickening.

      I have to cut back on my days at work because the illness affects me all day. Some days it’s bearable, and having to drive to work puts my adrenaline in gear, and when I start working, I get another dose. However, now at work, I sweat so much, and I always feel like I’m going to throw up at any moment. Weakness is starting to replace the adrenaline.

      I have an MRI set up for the end of next month and am currently still waiting for a call from the gastroenterologist and gynecologist to schedule appointments. I might have to call again Monday to ask why I am not getting the calls.

      I have been praying, reading the Bible, and using jw.org, but my mind is so chaotic, and I end up biting off more than I can chew when I try to focus on something. I start with one task, then it ends up branching into 50 other sub-tasks. I am being very inefficient and would like to know what scriptures or articles you find helpful during these kinds of days.

      Also, what else helps give you peace, soothes, and helps you remain patient through the frustration of waiting for approvals and appointments?
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    • Sheep

      Now, at least in my part of the world, everyone in just about heading out the door for the memorial.
       
      I have a feeling that's going to lead to a quiet evening on JWTalk.
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    • Jim Jam

      Saying "a Jehovah's Witness elder" in french is awkward, because elder and former are the same word ('ancien').
      So "a Jehovah's Witness elder" sounds the same as "a former Jehovah's Witness"
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    • dljbsp  »  Michael Mitco

      Michael—welcome.
       
      Romania feels like one of those places where the past and present are constantly in quiet conversation… mountains that have seen generations come and go, cities that carry their history without needing to say much about it. There’s something grounding about that.
       
      I noticed you’re serving as a publisher—that’s meaningful. It also brings to mind how the work has continued to move forward across Eastern Europe, including Romania, often under changing conditions, yet with a steady kind of faith that doesn’t draw attention to itself—but endures.
       
      I’m really glad you’re here. Communities like this benefit from thoughtful voices, and I have a feeling yours will be one of them.
       
      Looking forward to hearing from you when you’re ready.
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    • dljbsp  »  LJTheFox

      Hey Logan—welcome!
       
      Sherman has that wide-open North Texas feel to it—big skies, steady pace, and a strong sense of community.
      It’s a great place to be grounded while still staying active, especially if you enjoy things like running and staying sharp with computer science.
       
      I noticed your “Hello Everyone” post—jumping in like that says a lot. It takes a certain openness to step into a new space and engage right away, and that kind of presence adds something real to the whole community.
       
      I was also thinking about how Jehovah’s people have come together in Texas during difficult times—like the relief work highlighted on JW.org after the winter storms. It’s a reminder of how quickly genuine unity forms, even among those who have just met.
       
      Glad you’re here. Hope you settle in easily and enjoy the conversations—there’s a lot of good ahead.
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    • dljbsp  »  Hayley

      Hi Hayley—welcome! It’s nice to see someone here from Myrtle Beach. That whole area has such a relaxed, coastal feel to it… you can almost sense it just hearing the name.
       
      A few publishers from my congregation actually head down your way each summer, so Myrtle Beach has come up in conversation quite a bit over the years—I’ve always been a little curious what it’s like during that season when everything comes alive.
       
      It’s really encouraging to see you jump right in as a publisher and already engaging with others. That kind of spirit makes a real difference in a community like this.
       
      I was thinking of a report from Madagascar where brothers and sisters would travel long distances just to be together for meetings—it really highlights how much we all value association, no matter where we are.
       
      Glad you’re here, Hayley. Looking forward to seeing more of your thoughts and getting to know you.
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    • dljbsp  »  Prime Carter

      Seeing that you’re in Accra immediately brings a picture to mind—the coastline, the warm air, and that steady, lively rhythm of the city. There’s a real sense of community there that stands out.
       
      Ghana has such a beautiful spiritual history too. I was thinking of the Yearbook accounts that highlighted how the brothers there showed steady faith and endurance even during difficult periods—those reports always leave an impression, because they reflect a deep love for Jehovah that continues to this day.
       
      It’s especially encouraging to see that you’re a baptized publisher. That says a lot about your commitment and the path you’ve chosen, and it’s something we all value deeply.
       
      Your being here matters. Each brother brings something that can strengthen others, and I’m sure your experiences and perspective will do just that.
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    • dljbsp  »  DawnH

      Hi Dawn 😊
       
      It’s nice to meet someone else from northern Ohio—there’s something about that part of the country that just feels steady and genuine. Between the lake air and those big seasonal changes, it has a quiet kind of beauty that grows on you.
       
      I really appreciated how you’ve already been jumping in—asking about the Zoom chats, getting involved, even welcoming others. That kind of openness makes a space feel warm right away, and it shows you’re here to connect, not just pass through.
       
      It reminded me of an experience shared in the 2016 Yearbook about individuals in the United States who, after time away, found real joy again simply by reconnecting and engaging with others. That same spirit really comes through in the way you’ve been participating.
       
      I’m on the Zoom chats pretty regularly—hope to see you there sometime. There’s usually a lot of laughing, and it’s a really relaxed way to get to know everyone a little better.
       
      Really glad you’re here. Looking forward to getting to know you more along the way.
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    • dljbsp  »  Donnam

      Hi Donna—welcome!
       
       
      It’s nice to see you here, even just getting started. A fresh voice always adds something meaningful to the mix, and sometimes the quiet beginnings lead to the most encouraging exchanges.
       
      Glad you’re here, Donna. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts when you’re ready to share.
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