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Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan; One Dead, Dozens Missing 6:14 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Japan (JST). KUMAMOTO, Japan — A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, killing at least one person, injuring more than 80 and leaving at least 19 missing as rescuers searched a collapsed shopping mall and paper mill. The Japan Meteorological Agency measured the shallow quake at magnitude 7.1—while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 6.8—and recorded the strongest level on Japan’s seismic-intensity scale. About 300,000 people were directed to evacuation centers, nearly 40,000 homes lost power, and a tsunami advisory was issued and later lifted. Japan Meteorological Agency, El País The earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at 4:27 p.m. local time at a depth of about six miles. One person died after a house collapsed in Yatsushiro. At Aeon Mall Kumamoto, an apparent explosion—possibly caused by a gas leak—brought down part of the second floor; four injured people were rescued, while 10 remained unaccounted for. Nine more people were reported missing at a Nippon Paper Industries plant after a large chimney partially collapsed, and two workers there were recovered in cardiac arrest. Associated Press The quake damaged homes, roads, bridges and sections of Kumamoto Castle, while fires were reported across the region. Rail service, including the Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train, was disrupted, and a freight train derailed in Yatsushiro. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dispatched 300 service members and said rescue operations would receive the government’s highest priority. Prime Minister’s Office of Japan A strong magnitude-6.1 aftershock and numerous smaller tremors followed the main quake, and authorities warned that powerful shaking could continue for about a week. Officials reported no abnormalities at the Sendai or Genkai nuclear power stations, and radiation levels remained unchanged. The full extent of the casualties and destruction was still being assessed late Tuesday as search crews worked through the night.

Been in that boat before, and I realized it was sinking, no apparent hope of rescue.

Problematic things become when posting we do without following the conventions of the game by skipping back to words already used have been.

In addition to Ramapo, since 2015 we already are remodeling the property at Mt Ebo, New York for Audio/Video use. "In February 2015, the Watchtower purchased the new property [Mt Ebo complex] to support their Audio/Video Center at the Watchtower Educational Center in nearby Patterson, N.Y. " *** hdu article 3 par. 5 Video Production for 2020 “Always Rejoice”! Regional Convention Program *** Many of our videos also call for specialized equipment and sets. For example, sets for Nehemiah: “The Joy of Jehovah Is Your Stronghold” were built inside the Mt. Ebo studio near Patterson, New York, U.S.A. To make the best use of dedicated funds while giving the film a historically accurate appearance, the brothers constructed lightweight set pieces designed to mimic the walls of ancient Jerusalem. Each structure consisted of a six-meter-tall (20 ft) wood frame covered in foam with a faux finish that looked like stone. These “walls” could be moved to fit different scenes, reducing the total number of sets needed. Even so, nearly $100,000 (U.S.) was required to construct sets for the drama alone.

sorry, his bio was on screen (tv around here)

So we can shoot more videos at the same time.

Major earthquake rocks southern Japan, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate https://share.google/kHJpnbKCj4JokJ6V0 A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan Tuesday, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and prompting the collapse of several buildings, including a shopping mall. Japanese officials instructed roughly 300,000 people in the country’s southern Kumamoto prefecture to seek shelter at evacuation centers.

Just wondering, if all these awesome videos about the good news, according to Jesus being filmed in Australia, and they’re excellent videos, why do we have to spend millions of dollars to build another studio here in the states?

Too much of what seems to be good can often result in something problematic

This video in Portuguese is so beautiful. At the beginning, the son says to his dad, “Dad, reading the Bible is so boring.” His dad then asks, “Are you sure, son?” And at the end, the son says, “Dad, what an amazing book!” His dad replies, “I told you so, son!” VID-20260728-WA0009.mp4

I recall a time (decades ago) when single brothers used to talk about the CO's list, as if it were the go-to for finding a sister. In more recent times, I have seen a few CO's tremble and err on the side of caution regarding the subject matter.

I suppose the keyword is “recommend,” not “fix” or decide for someone else. It can be terrifying to feel that you may be held responsible for the failure of another person’s marriage if things do not work out. I have seen brothers and sisters blamed outright when relationships they encouraged eventually failed. Therefore, much depends on how the recommendation is made. Anyone making such a recommendation should encourage a thorough background check, remain objective, and acknowledge from the outset that the relationship may not work out. Culturally, I suspect this may be more of a concern in the East than in the West, although that is only my personal observation. We should also ask whether biases are influencing the recommendation. I have seen spousal manipulation interfere with otherwise objective referrals. Some recommendations are presented almost like commands rather than suggestions. Consequently, some people no longer seek this kind of help because it can be difficult to separate the recommender’s personal feelings and preferences from an objective assessment. At the same time, not all men understand women equally well, and the same is true of women. Understanding relationships requires continual study, careful observation, and attentiveness—both within and outside one’s own relationship. My view is simple: recommend where appropriate, assist with an objective investigation, and avoid looming over the person’s final decision. The person making the recommendation must also recognize that, in modern times, relationship chemistry cannot necessarily be determined through step-by-step, algorithmic, or purely logical reasoning. Ultimately, each person must submit personal desires and inclinations to the desire to do God’s will (Ephesians 2:1–3; 5:6). During a recent informal witnessing conversation, a Lyft driver—an Afghan man who had served as a lieutenant colonel in U.S. Army intelligence—told me he was married with three children and had never approached or propositioned a woman in his life. When I asked how that was possible, he explained that while he was working far from home, his father simply called him and said, “You are engaged.” His experience reminded me, in some respects, of the arranged marriage involving Abraham’s servant and Isaac in the Scriptures. Maybe there is a lesson in there somewhere.

One that's on the ball - viligant Green thumb - verdant

Spirit is the bit some 'Christians' focus on, not seeing truth that matters too.

The concern is what the other people involved feel. Do they want you to recommend someone? Do they want to be recommended to someone else?

I think there was a whole song on Fiddler on the roof on this very subject

*** w20 August p. 29 par. 10 Respect the Place of Others in Jehovah’s Congregation *** 10 How can we show respect for the feelings and circumstances of our single brothers and sisters? We do well to keep in mind that some single Christians have made it a personal goal to remain unmarried. Other single Christians would like to marry, but they simply have not found the right person. Still others may have lost their mate in death. In any case, should those in the congregation feel the need to ask single Christians why they are not married or to offer to help them find a mate? Of course, some single Christians might ask for such assistance. But if help is not requested, how might such offers make our single brothers and sisters feel? (1 Thess. 4:11; 1 Tim. 5:13) Let us consider some comments from faithful single brothers and sisters. 11 One single circuit overseer who is very effective in his assignment feels that there are many benefits to being single. Yet, he noted that it can be discouraging when well-meaning brothers and sisters ask him: “Why are you not married?” A single brother serving at a branch office observed: “Sometimes brothers and sisters make me feel that single ones are to be pitied. This can make it seem that singleness is a burden rather than a gift.” 12 A single sister who serves at Bethel said: “Some publishers assume that all single people are seeking a mate or that all single people view every social setting as an opportunity to find a mate. Once when I traveled to another part of the country for an assignment, I arrived on a meeting night. The sister who was hosting me told me that there were two brothers in the congregation who were my age. She assured me that she was not trying to set me up. But as soon as we got inside the Kingdom Hall, she pulled me over to meet the two brothers. Needless to say, that was quite an awkward situation for the three of us.” https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2020522&srctype=wol&srcid=sh are&par=19 This is why. Because some matchmakers go overboard in meddling in the lives of others, some matchmakers don't ask beforehand if the single person is interested in finding someone, and some matchmakers have no clue what their single friend is looking for in regards compatibility. Some matchmakers feel that seeking first the Kingdom comes second to finding a mate. They turn the situation into some sort of real life soap opera or Hallmark movie drama.

Thank you so much Brother.

Ok, would you happen to have those transcripts? The brother provided the link to them. Click the link and you can get the transcripts.

Ok, would you happen to have those transcripts?

The transcript of the pre-recorded convention might be more helpful. https://jwtalk.net/topic/60842-2026-regional-convention-possible-spoilers/?do=findComment&comment=1098283

Hello Friends, if anyone have any notes from the Convention could you please post them here or send them to my email, unfortunately mine got misplaced or lost and I need them for the review, Thank You Always.