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ELCNU Electors left cities nothing useful. UNIFY

Thomas essentially enumerated nothing special E L C N U

Are we half way thru winter? A little up score in the temp, maybe snow or rainstorm. Spring approaching.

Dinah Shore used to sing "See the USA in your Chevrolet" then would kiss her hand and blow that kiss, often wearing white gloves.

Swan-song is a figure of speech denoting last action (before retirement ?)and is debated as an old theory or myth that a swan would sing as a final act.

RTYUI Restless teenagers yelled unbearably irritable. TEENS

I came in the Truth in 1975. MEPS began in 1979. I went back to Brooklyn as a temp worker in '83 - '84. I said I don't know the details, but IBM's strong interest in commercial opportunities was not unknown. What MEPS could do was revolutionary in the publishing industry. Thanks to Michael, digital_dreamer , for the research.

Saturday, February 14 Give them something to eat.—Matt. 14:16. Jesus’ request to feed the crowd was a problem because there were about 5,000 men. And including women and children, there may have been 15,000 people to feed. (Matt. 14:21) Andrew spoke up: “Here is a little boy who has five barley loaves and two small fish. But what are these among so many?” (John 6:9) Barley loaves were commonly eaten by the poor and others, and the small fish may have been salted and dried. Still, the amount that the boy had would not be enough to feed so many—or would it? Wanting to be hospitable to the crowd, Jesus directed the people to recline in groups on the grass. (Mark 6:39, 40; John 6:11-13) We read that Jesus gave thanks to his Father for the bread and the fish. It was entirely fitting to thank God, who in reality was the Source of the food. What a good reminder for us to follow Jesus’ example by praying before a meal. Jesus then had the food distributed, and the people ate and were satisfied. w24.12 2-3 ¶3-4

1984 Awake! MEPS—An Exciting Leap Forward in Publishing Jehovah’s Witnesses—Proclaimers of God’s Kingdom Producing Bible Literature for Use in the Ministry The software development team developed this system using principally IBM hardware. IBM later called this program the “Integrated Publishing System,” or IPS. The respected Seybold Report on Publishing Systems, Volume 12, No. 1, September 13, 1982, commented: In concluding its report, Seybold said: Artwork had to be produced for each character in a language, which included the upper and lower case, as well as diacritical marks and punctuation, all in a variety of size ranges, with separate drawings for each typeface (light, regular, italic, bold, extra bold, and combinations of each, like bold-italic). Each roman font needed 202 characters. Therefore, the 369 roman fonts have required a total of 74,538 characters. Preparation of Chinese fonts called for the drawing of 8,364 characters for each, with more characters to be added later. MEPS made working with various languages much easier than before. Note the following comment as it highlights working with Arabic languages:

@NJasper May I suggest you start a new thread for you application, please. I think it deserves a place of its own ;-)

where did you get the information from

FOUR times !!!

I think you meant to say, IPS?

Most impressive, my brother. It seems you have thought of everything. Looking at your VisualStudio layout tells me you are quite an advanced developer - I am confident your system will work well. Keep me in mind when you start Beta testing!😊 I assume your congregation is currently using NWS and NWP. Adopting your new system should be an easy task. May Jehovah bless your efforts, and may all your brothers be receptive to new things!

The details of the arrangement are not public, and I don't have first-hand knowledge. But maybe someone on this forum does. Gemini says that IBM recognized its revolutionary potential for the broader publishing industry. Watchtower developed two versions of the software. One for their own proprietary use, and another version developed specifically to run on IBM mainframe computers. This version was named IBS for Integrated Publishing System. One of the most notable applications of IBS was its use by Encyclopedia Britannica to digitize and typeset their massive volumes. IBM sold and supported IBS under their own brand (licensed from Watchtower) for years. It was a "product" they could sell to global publishers that no other computer maker could offer. The beauty of MEPS/IBS is the ability to digitally "draw" characters for hundreds of languages, including non-Latin scripts. It kept the text flow identical across different languages, ensuring that "Page 5, Paragraph 2" was the same in every translation. (I'm assuming by this, they mean the placement on the page is identical in every translation). MEPS and IBM are mentioned together in the 1986 AWAKE! 3/8 pp. 24-27.

I also created a reporting module, so I can generate all kinds of reports. It's also possible to generate a PDF from Visit Report.

The USS Gerald R. Ford will make 2 carriers (in addition to the USS Abraham Lincoln) in the Middle East according to: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/where-are-americas-aircraft-carriers-now-ps010126 https://news.usni.org/category/fleet-tracker The USS George Washington is in Japan, the USS Theodore Roosevelt is in the Pacific. The USS George H. W. Bush is undergoing sea trials off the coast of Virginia.

Do you have a source for this please?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260211073026.htm Date: February 12, 2026 Source: University of Oxford Summary: Deep inside a nearby galaxy cloaked in thick clouds of gas and dust, astronomers have uncovered a surprising treasure trove of organic molecules using the James Webb Space Telescope. Peering through the cosmic veil in infrared light, researchers detected an extraordinary mix of carbon-rich compounds — including benzene, methane, and even the highly reactive methyl radical, never before seen outside the Milky Way.

Good questions. Quote: "This practical arrangement has helped to strengthen congregations spiritually and has made a positive impression on nearby communities". Are they sharing power? I don't have any information beyond what the letter says. But, like you, I wondered if perhaps people would show up to ask if they could charge their phone or tablet. I'm sure the brothers anticipated these scenarios. When I worked on the branch in Nigeria, the first thing the brothers did was put in a well to ensure there was plenty of water. The second thing they did was build a wall around the property for security reasons. However, they ran a hose over the wall so the local folks could help themselves to fresh, clean water anytime they wished. Another example is when the brothers developed the MEPS computer program and IBM wanted to license it for commercial use. I don't know what the brothers decided to do with that offer. So, I can't say how the brothers will handle any requests for sharing power. The brothers will naturally want to be good neighbors, and while it may seem obvious to some that sharing solar energy is no skin off their nose, I'm sure there are many other considerations to weigh. I think this "practical arrangement" is akin to the Starlink Internet connection. A solution to infrastructure limitations. But not for profit. Rather, to bring the good news to the ends of the earth. Genesis 1:3 God said "Let there be light". Then there was light.

I believe that makes it the 4th carrier in the Middle East.

Record Breaking westerly winds have been observed in the Western Pacific Ocean for the second time this year, this is very unusual behavior, and it is a cause of concern as the winds is driving warm water faster to South America. This behavior could trigger a surge in heat worldwide, 2026 could potentially be hottest if El Nino does emerge soon. if 2026 becomes hottest, 2027 will be even hotter.

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