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Do you like to protest too, brother Glen?

Major nationwide protests are underway across France today, with tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of people demonstrating over the cost of living, underfunded schools, and related grievances. These protests build on weeks of high-school student actions over teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings, overcrowded classes, and police responses. They have broadened into a “convergence of struggles,” drawing in Yellow Vest (Gilets Jaunes) activists, trade unions (such as the CGT), teachers, university students, and others concerned about inflation and public services. Key developments • Turnout estimates: Authorities reported around 140 actions involving ~33,000 people outside Paris by midday. Union figures later put national participation at 550,000–800,000. Paris saw a large march, with estimates of tens of thousands. • Clashes and violence: Significant unrest in several cities. In Paris, police used tear gas, water cannon, and stun grenades against masked/hooded groups throwing projectiles and fireworks, especially around Place de la République. A tourism office was set on fire in Lyon. In Marseille, protesters entered the town hall, caused damage, and there were reports of looting and attacks on a police station. Similar incidents (vandalism, fires, looting of shops) occurred in places like Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes, Toulouse, and Angers. • Official responses: President Emmanuel Macron had called for calm and respect for people/property while affirming the right to protest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned the “violence of extreme intensity” and said the government would not be intimidated. The Interior Ministry highlighted rapid security responses. This comes amid broader context: Macron is in the final stretch of his term (presidential elections expected in 2027), with high unpopularity, political fragmentation, inflation concerns (recent figures around 3.4%), and debates over public finances/EU budget. Opposition figures (including from the far-right National Rally and far-left) have commented on the unrest. Other recent notes include ongoing political positioning ahead of the 2027 vote and routine economic updates, but the protests dominate the day’s news. Situation remains fluid with live coverage from major outlets.

✨ There will be moments in life when our faith is tested, our hearts feel heavy, and the road ahead seems difficult to understand. But we can always find comfort in knowing that Jehovah never abandons those who put their trust in him. His loving guidance helps us move forward, his Word gives us wisdom, and his promises remind us that brighter days are ahead. ❤️🙏 ‎ ‎Even in the deepest valley, Jehovah remains by our side. When our strength begins to fade, he lovingly helps us stand firm and continue moving forward with faith and courage. 💯❤️ ‎ ‎Warmest greetings, dear brothers and sisters! 🤗❤️ May Jehovah’s peace fill your hearts, his wisdom direct your steps, and his unfailing love give you strength and comfort today and always. ‎ ‎Agape love to you all! ❤️

They are being French. I’m part Canadian French, I should know it.

Chaos, dear @Dhanyel. Nothing new, but it's becoming increasingly worrisome.

Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone here can answer a question for me regarding the original songs. As far as I understand, the department responsible for producing them has a team of brothers and sisters who write the songs that are requested by the teaching committee. My question is this. Do they consider songs that are sent in by others. If they do, then my guess would be that there are strict guidelines to be met. I would expect the song to be written by a human and not AI generated. It would also have to pass the musical standards in terms of lyrics and musical genre. The spiritual standing of the writer will also be a factor. If anyone here knows any more information, I would appreciate some advice on this, particularly on how to submit any songs to the correct department. Thank you

World powers continue to struggle for dominance, just as the Bible foretold. However, we wait on Jehovah rather than trying to identify every political development as prophetic.

What's happening in France?

There is a portion of time where KotN uses the gold and silver as treasures and desirable things of the KotS for him to pursue his goal, which is unsurprising. Well, this is part of the timeline that has to be fulfilled.

Worldwide the KOTN and KOTS are pushing around in Africa, Middle East and other places in the world to get their resources.

No, and no? How have we seen this? I don't understand.

I wouldn't refer to them as movies because "movie" implies a certain level of "creative license" about the source material. Movies edit or change storylines, even about true events, to force them to follow the beats of a traditional storyline, many times at the expense of accuracy. The Jesus episodes, on the other hand, do not have traditional storyline arcs; they are a faithful reenactment of the Gospel accounts. They are episodes in a video series. "Movie" also calls to mind Hollywood, where movies are made, and may give the impression that the Jesus series is as inaccurate as the typical Hollywood versions of bible stories (think Noah which got every detail wrong except his name) because the goal is entertainment instead of education. The other Dramas we have created about biblical times I do refer to as movies, among Witnesses, because they added enough extra details to portray the events in a traditional storyline (Jonah, Daniel, Jerusalem), but I still think Drama is the better term because of the aforementioned association with Hollywood.

Dan. 11:43 - And he will rule over the hidden treasures of gold and silver and over all the desirable things of Egypt. And the Libʹy·ans and the E·thi·oʹpi·ans will be at his steps. It sounds like KotN will rule with the KotS as we have seen today.

The research guide highlighted a quote from Brother Splane: "The speaker explained that the “earthen vessels” refer to our fleshly bodies. He contrasted a vessel made of earth with one made of gold. Vessels of gold are not used often. Vessels made of earth, on the other hand, are meant for work. If we placed a treasure in a vessel of gold, we might focus as much on the vessel as on the treasure it contains. “You students don’t want to draw attention to yourselves,” said Brother Splane. “As missionaries, you want to direct people to Jehovah. You are modest earthen vessels.”" As always, it isn't about us: the message is the most important thing.

Check this out https://www.yahoo.com/tech/science/articles/astronomers-spot-something-positively-enormous-090000897.html

It always been that way, yet they are committed together as one.

Also, K-of-TS includes UK, which is currently not agreeing with the US in certain things.

The one time in Daniel’s book both kings worked together was to set in place the disgusting thing that causes desolation *** w20 May p. 7 par. 17 “The King of the North” in the Time of the End *** 17 The king of the north has supported the king of the south in one key endeavor; they “put in place the disgusting thing that causes desolation.” (Dan. 11:31) That “disgusting thing” is the United Nations. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2020400&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=28 Maybe that’s expected now that we expect the nations to give power to UN… They have to work together to perform that

A true artist, may he rest in peace

Veteran Aardman artist was instrumental in developing the distinctive movements and expressions of Britain's beloved clay-animation characters. BRISTOL, England — Loyd Price, the British stop-motion animator whose work helped bring the celebrated Wallace and Gromit characters to life, has died at the age of 64. His death was announced on October 16, 2026. Price spent approximately three decades at Aardman Animations, the British studio renowned for its painstaking stop-motion productions. He became one of its leading animators, helping establish the expressive movements and subtle performances that made Wallace and Gromit internationally recognizable. Although the characters were originally created by animator Nick Park, Price played an important role in developing their on-screen performances and training the artists responsible for animating them. Bringing Clay Characters to Life Wallace, an enthusiastic inventor with a fondness for cheese, and Gromit, his intelligent and remarkably patient dog, became two of Britain's most recognizable animated characters. Their appeal rested not simply on humorous stories but on the extraordinary detail of their performances. Unlike conventional filmmaking, stop-motion animation involves photographing physical models one frame at a time, with animators making minute adjustments between photographs. At 24 frames per second, producing just one minute of animation can require 1,440 individual frames. A raised eyebrow, a slight movement of the eyes, or a carefully timed turn of the head can require numerous adjustments before the finished sequence appears natural. Price became particularly skilled at communicating emotion through these subtle movements. Gromit presented an unusual challenge. Unlike Wallace, the dog never spoke, relying entirely on facial expressions, posture, and gestures to communicate his thoughts. His familiar expressions of skepticism, concern, and quiet frustration became essential elements of the character's appeal. Price's understanding of these details helped establish the consistency and personality that audiences came to associate with Gromit. Teaching Others the Art of Animation As a supervising animator at Aardman, Price's responsibilities extended beyond his own work. He helped train and guide other animators, ensuring that Wallace and Gromit retained recognizable personalities and movements even when different artists worked on separate scenes. This required careful attention to timing, character behavior, and continuity. Price also helped direct Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions, a collection of short animated adventures featuring Wallace's elaborate inventions and Gromit's frequently unsuccessful attempts to avoid the resulting chaos. His work contributed to Aardman's international reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with sophisticated character animation. Remembered by Colleagues Following news of his death, Aardman co-founder Peter Lord paid tribute to Price, recognizing his artistic talent and his contributions to the studio. Price was remembered not only for his technical abilities but also for his willingness to share his knowledge with younger animators. Stop-motion animation remains one of filmmaking's most labor-intensive disciplines. A few seconds of finished footage can represent hours of meticulous work, with every movement planned and executed by hand. Price devoted much of his professional life to mastering that process and helping others develop the same skills. An Enduring Contribution Although Wallace and Gromit were created by Nick Park, their enduring popularity also reflects the contributions of the animators who transformed stationary models into expressive, believable characters. Price was among the artists whose painstaking work helped accomplish that transformation. His legacy remains visible in the smallest details of the characters' performances, particularly Gromit's ability to communicate an entire thought with little more than a movement of his eyes. For millions of viewers, those expressions have become as recognizable as the characters themselves. Price's death represents the loss of an accomplished animator whose work helped define one of Britain's most successful animation traditions. His exact date of death has not been publicly established.

What is the best way to link to a site. Obviously it works not everywhere the same.

Whew! Does this help? *** w22 September p. 21 “Bringing the Many to Righteousness” *** “THOSE ASLEEP IN THE DUST . . . WILL WAKE UP” 4 Read Daniel 12:1. The book of Daniel reveals the sequence of exciting events that will occur during the time of the end. For example, Daniel 12:1 reveals that Michael, who is Jesus Christ, is “standing in behalf of [God’s] people.” That part of the prophecy began to be fulfilled in 1914 when Jesus was appointed as King of God’s heavenly Kingdom. 5 However, Daniel was also told that Jesus would “stand up” during “a time of distress such as has not occurred since there came to be a nation until that time.” This “time of distress” is the “great tribulation” mentioned at Matthew 24:21. Jesus stands up, or acts to defend God’s people, at the end of this time of distress, that is, at Armageddon. The book of Revelation refers to these ones as “a great crowd who come out of the great tribulation.”—Rev. 7:9, 14.

Some interesting thoughts on this: Short Films: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences defines a short film as an original motion picture with a running time of 40 minutes or less (including credits). Feature Films vs. General Movies: While a feature film usually requires a longer runtime (typically 40 to 90+ minutes depending on the organization or festival), the broader term "movie" or "film" applies to motion pictures of any length. Historical Context: In the early 1900s, standard commercial movies were only about 15 minutes long (fitting on a single reel of film) before longer feature films became popular. So, it may come down to semantics ... to some, the terms are interchangable

Interesting how we get again WTs articles about neutrality.

Popular movies under 2 hours Classic & Drama • 12 Angry Men (1957) – 96 minutes • Casablanca (1942) – 102 minutes • Stand by Me (1986) – 89 minutes • American History X (1998) – 119 minutes Sci-Fi & Thriller • Alien (1979) – 116 minutes • A Quiet Place (2018) – 90 minutes • Get Out (2017) – 104 minutes • Ex Machina (2014) – 108 minutes • WALL·E (2008) – 98 minutes Comedy & Family • Airplane! (1980) – 87 minutes • Shrek (2001) – 90 minutes • The Princess Bride (1987) – 98 minutes • The Lion King (1994) – 88 minutes • The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) – 76 minutes