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That is interesting. Do you have a source for this? I'd like to read it because the topic of Neanderthal DNA came up on the cart just last week.

There's a good bit of misunderstood information here (I wouldn't go so far as to say intentional misinformation), and some misrepresentation of what secular scientists are purporting. There are many things we don't know, and we are assured that we will gain new information progressively and in the future when "new scrolls will be opened", so I look forward to have SO MANY questions answered! I will say something of interest in this topic in regards to DNA and neanderthals, the Y Chromosome (male) was not passed on to offspring, so as a result, every living man today has a Y-chromosome that traces back to a "Modern Human" father, not a Neanderthal one.

I've worked in the past and have met some alien/"woo" people in the industry. I think it very telling that many seem to be getting away from the "extraterrestrial" model of aliens capable of space travel, and have shifted to a more human/spirit-adjacent beings that are inter-dimensional. It's understood in most circles the crafts themselves are national secrets of advanced weaponry (notice always around or originate from secret military bases?).

Saturday, May 9 Declare his glory among the nations.—Ps. 96:3. We can glorify Jehovah by what we say about him. Jehovah’s people are invited to “sing to Jehovah,” to “praise his name,” to “proclaim the good news of his salvation,” and to “declare his glory among the nations.” (Ps. 96:1-3) All these are ways in which we can glorify our heavenly Father. (Acts 4:29) We can also glorify Jehovah with our valuable things. True worshippers have always honored Jehovah in that way. (Prov. 3:9) For example, the Israelites contributed toward building and maintaining the temple. (2 Ki. 12:4, 5; 1 Chron. 29:3-9) Caring disciples of Christ ministered to him and his apostles “from their belongings.” (Luke 8:1-3) First-century Christians also contributed relief aid for their spiritual brothers and sisters. (Acts 11:27-29) Today we too can glorify Jehovah by means of our voluntary donations. w25.01 4 ¶8; 5 ¶11

Full 157-page report from this groundbreaking scientific study is now available here: https://jwj-qs.jp/en/

I'm a few years out of it...haven't messed with literature inventory or any of that in a long time. However, I'm the former developer of Literature Room Organizer. I made it in Microsoft Access, and had at least 1000 congregations using it. Everyone loved it and appreciated how it guided them & made suggestions for restocking inventory. I'd be happy to share my code or screenshots with you. Or even the app itself. I shut down my website a few years ago as I could not keep up with developing it anymore. And just seeing how the organization was moving more towards digital, I didn't feel like it was the best use of my time to keep working on it....especially since I program in ASP.Net these days. It was a headache trying to wrap my head around all my MS Access code after being away from it for so long.

We have several pests to have to contend with. Besides rabbits, we have deer and they need taller fences to keep them out. Of course, there are also grasshoppers that can devastate a crop in a matter of hours. My FIL usually plants about 5 acres of sweet corn every year.

I would watch that but I joined the "stop watching YouTube club" a long time ago.

Perhaps the episode involving the death of John the Baptist is something we should watch at home and in Convention—these two...

Forgive I don't whether your name is Angel or Lionel.... It's good that you are getting back into it as it will prove to be a nice and relaxing hobby (excl. the rabbits) However, they can be easily kept at bay by netting the plants and securing the perimeter. I maintain all the time that they am getting ready to enter Paradise with a headful of knowledge and a handful of experience so as to be able to offer something to the congregation. This would be my advice if you don't mind me offering it: 1. Weed the growing area thoroughly 2. Apply some ground or granular organic fertiliser before rake or hoe it in 3. Apply 1-2 inches of farmyard manure 4. Water thoroughly. 5. Buy some plug plants for whatever you intend eating. Obviously the hardiness zone that you live in will dictate how successful the yield will be. I can see in New England that you have a wide range from 3-7, whereas in the UK its 7-10 (mine in Penarth is 9a). I have already begun sowing for our autumn and winter harvests, but I still have plenty of time to direct sow carrots, beetroots, turnips and climbing beans. if you have an Instagram account, you'll find me as @jasonandthegardenauts. It's just a diary of how I'm getting along. Áine who is the community moderator also has an IG account that I follow. It's nice knowing like minded JW's that we can share knowledge and experiences with.

https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/norway/Norwegian-Supreme-Court-Issues-Significant-Ruling-in-Favor-of-Jehovahs-Witnesses/

Here it is https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/norway/Norwegian-Supreme-Court-Issues-Significant-Ruling-in-Favor-of-Jehovahs-Witnesses/

Make sure 'Show Territories' is enabled in the NWP App Settings section of NWS if not already.

Another issue you'll face is compaction. The volume will have dropped by upwards of a third by next year so you may need another dump of compost

One of the additional benefits of hugerculture is that both sides of decomposition is achieved, bacterial through the kitchen and garden waste and fungicidal through the tree debris you salvidge. The tree matter can also soak up excess water and release later on. All these little methods mimicking the systems Jehovah put in place from the beginning.

Probably, because it was only a news alert, possibly we will get a longer article about this victory in the near future

I think I've joined the "stop telling me news" guy at this point in my life.

Why the article on jw.org concerning this victory have disapeared ?

"But experts have urged caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with advanced military technology. The Pentagon’s 2024 report rebutted claims that the U.S. government has recovered alien technology or confirmed evidence of alien life." That about sums it up, eh.

Having an issue, hoping someone can advise. We just enabled Territory yesterday on the app. The congregation can request territory, get a notification one has been assigned but no access the territory. Indicates it has not been activated by the elders. I have sent a app updates. Thanks in advance. Dave

Call in the X-Files. They have the answer. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pentagon-begins-releasing-files-ufos-122859020.html

My intention is not to argue either. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint. 👍🏻

Here's the article about the Court of Appeal verdict from 2025: https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/norway/Court-of-Appeal-Unanimously-Overturns-Unconstitutional-Ruling-in-Norway/ It's a similar thought as in the most recent verdict: Ultimately, two separate higher courts and two distinct panels of esteemed judges conducted an in-depth analysis of our beliefs and practices, concluding that we should be fully vindicated. 🤯🤩 How amazing is that? Do you think they analysed only the current policy re removal from cong? The change in policy came on the 15th of March 2024, but it must have taken some time to change the internal documents and instructions for the elders, right? I presume the courts must have had access to the confidential documents and must have taken into account our previous policy on disfellowshipment, correct?