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By John Vibes
This month, George Orwell's legendary novel Nineteen Eighty-Four turns 70 years old, and the warnings contained within the story are now more relevant than ever. Orwell's predictions were so spot on that it almost seems like it was used as some type of accidental instruction manual for would-be tyrants.
In the world of Nineteen Eighty-Four, there is an all-encompassing surveillance state that keeps a watchful eye on everyone, in search of possible rebels and points of resistance. Censorship is the norm in this world, and is so extreme that individuals can become "unpersons" who are essentially deleted from society because their ideas were considered dangerous by the establishment. This is an idea that is very familiar to activists and independent journalists who are being removed from the public conversation for speaking out about government and corporate corruption on social media.
Orwell is famous for coining the term "double-speak," which is a way to describe the euphemistic language that government uses to whitewash their most dirty deeds. For example, in Orwell's story, the ministry of propaganda was called the Ministry of Truth, just as today the government agency that was once known as "The Department of War," is now called the "Department of Defense."
There was also never-ending war in Orwell's story, the conditions of which would change on a regular basis, keeping the general population confused about conflicts so they give up on trying to understand what is actually going on. Some of these predictions were merely recognitions of patterns in human history, since the idea of "unpersons" and war propaganda is nothing new. However, Orwell had an incredible understanding of how technology was going to progress over the 20th century, and he was able to envision how technology would be used by those in power to control the masses.
The technological predictions made in the book were truly uncanny, as they give a fairly accurate description of our modern world. Orwell described "telescreens," which acted as both an entertainment device and a two-way communication device. This type of technology was predicted by many futurists at the time, but Orwell's prediction was unique because he suggested that these devices would be used by the government to spy on people, through microphones and cameras built into the devices.
Unfortunately, just like in Orwell's book, people in the modern world are so distracted by entertainment and the divided by politics that they have no idea they are living in a tyrannical police state. This police state was also a strong deterrent in the world of Nineteen Eighty-Four, because although many of the citizens in the book had a positive opinion of "big brother," it was still something that they feared, and it was a force that kept them in control. Of course, this is not much different from the attitude that the average American or European has when confronted with police brutality and government corruption.
Many of the ideas about power and authority that were expressed in Orwell's classic are timeless and as old as recorded history; but his analysis of how technology would amplify the destructive nature of power was incredibly unique, especially for his time.
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Hirslanden International is a specialised team within the Hirslanden Group that focuses exclusively on our international patients. They are your first point of contact for all administrative questions before, during and after your procedure and will organise your stay in consultation with you and your doctor. The team has extensive specialist knowledge and is capable for providing qualified answers to even very complex patient enquiries.
For international patients
Hirslanden International's services are designed for:
- Patients with international health insurance living abroad or in Switzerland
- Patients living abroad who are seeking treatment at their own expense
- Patients living abroad whose treatment costs will be covered by a company, organisation or embassy
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Hirslanden International offers the following services to support you in relation to your medical treatment:
- Handling inquiries and clarifications for medical treatments
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Auto Accident Treatment with Chiropractic in Palm Coast
Car accidents are not a planned event. With that said, almost all the people that are unlucky enough to be in one, will come out with some sort of negative effect. The human body absorbs the force from the impact and whether it be a small or large scale accident, physical damage is possible. Treatment through chiropractic care in Palm Coast at Coastal Healthcare Partners offers a personalized approach that allows patients to achieve full recovery.
Common Car Accident Injuries in Palm Coast
Injuries in the shoulder, neck and back region are the most popular locations for a car accident to affect. The common term "whiplash" happens when the cervical spine is knocked out of alignment by a sudden forward and backward "whipping" motion. The most common cases occur when a person is unexpectedly rear-ended. Accidents also bring muscle tightness and varying levels of pain. It is common for the passengers to experience strained back, shoulder, or neck muscles, if they saw the accident before it happened and tensed up.
Chiropractic for Car Accident Treatments at Coastal Healthcare Partners
Your chiropractic care in Palm Coast will be a personalized plan in order to fit your specific needs due to your accident. With that said, some common car accident treatment approaches are:
- Manipulation of the spine
- Simulation of the muscles or relaxation therapy
- Exercises to target the specific area
- Advice for your lifestyle
Regardless of the severity, each chiropractic approach will include a comprehensive examination to identify your condition and design a unique and effective plan. Each treatment plan will be specifically designed for the patient since every car accident is different.
Addressing the Cause of Your Pain at Coastal Healthcare Partners
Despite different treatment options, the idea of addressing the cause is the same. Medication is generally the most common approach to making the pain from a car accident go away. This option is good for the short term, but in most cases the problem is still there and capable of causing future pain.
Our Palm Coast chiropractor is educated and experienced in pinpointing the exact area where pain is located and will provide the appropriate treatment plan for the patient. Call us today with any questions and our staff at Coastal Healthcare Partners - Palm Coast will be happy to help!


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16. This breaks the laws of thermodynamics. It should not work!
A common fallacy is that it takes more energy to produce the HHO than the energy it releases. This is true in part when we see only the electrolysis process but when the HHO gas is mixed with your usual fuel inside the engine it allows the fuel molecules to burn better and more efficiently thus releasing much more energy than before. This is why it works.
17. Do you have a reseller distribution program?
Yes, if you are interested in becoming our reseller please contact us by e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
18. Why do your kits costs less than others?
It's because we manufacture and produce all of our products. Due to the large volume of units produced we can buy materials in large quantities at the very best deal and streamline our production and pass the savings on to you. It would make no sense for us to have the best product out there if it were so expensive that the average consumer could not afford it.
19. Can I use a bigger HHO model in my car?
Yes, you can use the immediate above model for your car. The fuel savings will be not much higher but the life span of the generator will increase a lot. For the small price difference between models maybe it is a good investment.
20. What safety devices are in the kits?
We have included in the kit a bubbler and a non-return check valve to prevent any damages if the engine backfires. The bubbler will also wash any traces of electrolyte vapor out of the gas being sent into the engine.
21. Can I use any kind of water?
It is recommended that you use distilled or de-ionized water but you can use tap water if it does contain too much iron or limestone.
22. How often do I have to check the water level in the tank?
Check it about every time you fill your car with a full fuel tank.
23. Why do your kits costs less than others?
It's because we manufacture and produce all of our products. Due to the large volume of units produced we can buy materials in large quantities at the very best deal and streamline our production and pass the savings on to you. It would make no sense for us to have the best product out there if it were so expensive that the average consumer could not afford it.
24. Will installing an HHO kit void my vehicle warranty?
No. It is an add-on device that can be easily removed. Since you are not modifying the engine or computer your HHO kit does not void your warranty.
25. My car doesn't have much space under the hood. Where can I install the HHO System?
There is always some place a unit can be installed. Our Hydrogen generator is the smallest on the market, the size of a motorcycle battery. The best place is in front of the car under the bumper.
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Installation to your vehicle can be easily done by any good mechanic, or by yourself. Mechanics normally like the idea and respond well once they see the installation instructions. Installation depends very much on your vehicle and the hourly rate of your mechanic. However we can estimate your installation will take between 1,5 hours up to 3 hours.
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1 . What are the fuel savings and advantages using our Hydrogen Technology?
Most users have savings from 20 to 30% in fuel consumption. There are cases of higher results with the HEC Chip in electronic fuel injected cars. Hydrogen reduces fuel consumption by carbom based on fuel to burn more completely and efficiently. Hydrogen also helps to clean the carbon deposits inside the engine. Hydrogen exhaust emissions are pure water. So, you save fuel, save money and save the environment.
2. Is a hybrid fuel system more prone to rust or corrosion?
No. The fossil fuel [gas or diesel] produces enough heat during combustion to vaporize the Hydrogen as it converts back to water and exits the exhaust system.
3. Can this system improve my performance?
Yes, the injection of Hydrogen into your internal combustion engine will assist in cleaning the internal parts as the engine runs. It will increase the torque and horsepower and reduce the hydrocarbon pollutants currently being released into the air through your exhaust. Hydrogen burns faster and cleaner than gas or diesel within your engine. This makes your vehicle run smoother, longer, cooler, and more efficiently than ever before.
4. Does it work with Diesel, Petrol or GPL vehicles?
Yes, it works with all vehicles with internal combustion engines.
5. Does the hydrogen generator cause any short or long term harm to my engine?
No, the hydrogen generator does not cause any problems to the engines.
6. What type of routine maintenance is involved?
Filling the water tank with distilled water as needed. Every 1000 km you will need 1 liter of water and add litle bit of electrolyte. Every siix months, depending on amount of use, it is recommended to drain and flush the system and replace with fresh distilled water and electrolyte catalyst.
7. What is the electrolyte used?
The best electrolyte is KOH (Potassium Hydroxide). Very cheap and easy to find.
8. Will the water in the unit freeze in winter?
No, if you add about 20-25% of isopropyl alcohol to the reservoir solution to avoid freezing in winter months.
9. What if I don't use Distilled water in my generator?
Distilled water is basically pure water. Other types of water like tap water, mineral water, pond water, sea water, etc., will work but they will also quickly cause the electrolyte to become "muddy" due to the minerals and impurities in the water. The muddy electrolyte will build up on the generator plates and act as an insulator causing Hudrogen gas production to suffer. The same is true with many other types catalyst, especially any catalyst containing sodium, like baking soda or sodium hydroxide. Sodium will quickly contaminate the electrolyzer plates and cause the unit to become ineffective.
10. Can the hydrogen generator explode?
No. The hydrogen production is made on demand. You will have hydrogen only when your car is moving. Unlike pressurized gas tanks, there is only a small amount of hydrogen pressure in the system.
11. If I have questions is there any tech support for my Hydrogen Generator?
Tech support is provided for your Hydrogen Generator (firstname.lastname@example.com).
12. Is there any kind of warranty that comes with my Hydrogen Generator?
Yes, 2 years 100% warranty for parts and unit repair or replacement.
13. In case of an accident will the Hydrogen Generator blow up?
Absolutely not, all you will have is water and electrolyte on the ground.
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Solar plane lands in Spain after three-day Atlantic crossing
An airplane powered solely by the sun landed safely in Seville in Spain early on Thursday after an almost three-day flight across the Atlantic from New York in one of the longest legs of the first ever fuel-less flight around the world.
The single-seat Solar Impulse 2 touched down shortly after 7.30 a.m. local time in Seville after leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport at about 2.30 a.m. EDT on June 20.
The flight of just over 71 hours was the 15th leg of the round-the-world journey by the plane piloted in turns by Swiss aviators Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg.
"Oh-la-la, absolutely perfect," Piccard said after landing, thanking his engineering crew for their efforts.
With a cruising speed of around 70 kilometers an hour (43 miles per hour), similar to an average car, the plane has more than 17,0000 solar cells built in to wings with a span bigger than that of a Boeing 747.
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God's Just Destruction of the Canaanites
In the 1930s and 40s, the Nazi regime committed state-sponsored genocide of so-called "inferior races." Of the approximately nine million Jews who lived in Europe at the beginning of the 1930s, some six million of them were exterminated. The Nazis murdered approximately one million Jewish children, two million Jewish women, and three million Jewish men. The Jews were starved, gassed, and experimented on like animals. In addition, Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime slaughtered another three million Poles, Soviets, gypsies, and people with disabilities (see "Holocaust," 2011 for more information). Most sane people, including Christians and many atheists (e.g., Antony Flew, Wallace Matson), have interpreted the Nazis' actions for what they were—cruel, callous, and nefarious.
Some 3,400 years before the Holocaust, the God of the Bible commanded the Israelites to "destroy all the inhabitants of the land" of Canaan (Joshua 9:24). They were to conquer, kill, and cast out the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites (Exodus 23:23; Deuteronomy 7:1-2; Joshua 3:10). After crossing the Jordan River, we learn in the book of Joshua that the Israelites "utterly destroyed all that was in the city [of Jericho], both man and woman, young and old, ox and sheep and donkey, with the edge of the sword…. [T]hey burned the city and all that was in it with fire" (Joshua 6:21,24). They also "utterly destroyed all the inhabitants of Ai" (Joshua 8:26), killing 12,000 men and women, and hanging their king (8:25,29). In Makkedah and Libnah, the Israelites "let none remain" (Joshua 10:28,30). They struck Lachish "and all the people who were in it with the edge of the sword" (10:32). The Israelites then conquered Gezer, Eglon, Hebron, Debir, and Hazor (10:33-39; 11:1-1). "So all the cities of those kings, and all their kings, Joshua took and struck with the edge of the sword. He utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded" (Joshua 11:12).
God had the Israelites kill countless thousands, perhaps millions, of people throughout the land of Canaan. It was genocide in the sense that it was a planned, systematic, limited extermination of a number of nation states from a relatively small area in the Middle East (cf. "Genocide," 2000; cf. also "Genocide," 2012). But, it was not a war against a particular race (from the Greek genos) or ethnic group. Nor were the Israelites commanded to pursue and kill the Canaanite nations if they fled from Israel's Promised Land. The Israelites were to drive out and dispossess the nations of their land (killing all who resisted the dispossession), but they were not instructed to annihilate a particular race or ethnic group from the face of the Earth.
Still, many find God's commands to conquer and destroy the Canaanite nation states problematic. How could a loving God instruct one group of people to kill and conquer another group? America's most well-known critic of Christianity in the late 1700s and early 1800s, Thomas Paine (one of only a handful of America's Founding Fathers who did not claim to be a Christian), called the God of the Old Testament "the Mars of the Jews, the fighting God of Israel," Who was "boisterous, contemptible, and vulgar" (Paine, 1807). Two centuries later, Richard Dawkins (arguably the most famous atheist in the world today), published his book The God Delusion, which soon became a New York Times bestseller. One of the most oft-quoted phrases from this work comes from page 31, where Dawkins called God, a "racist, infanticidal, genocidal…capriciously malevolent bully" (2006). According to one search engine, this quote (in part or in whole) is found on-line approximately one million times. The fact is, critics of the God of the Bible are fond of repeating the allegation that, because of His instruction to the Israelites to kill millions of people in their conquest of Canaan, the God of the Bible has (allegedly) shown Himself to be an unruly, shameful, offensive, genocidal, "evil monster" (Dawkins, p. 248; cf. Hitchens, 2007, p. 107).
Was God's Campaign Against Canaan Immoral?
How could a supremely good (Mark 10:18), all-loving (1 John 4:8), perfectly holy God (Leviticus 11:44-45) order the Israelites to slay with swords myriads of human beings, letting "none remain" in Canaan? Is not such a planned, systematic extermination of nations equivalent to the murderous actions of the Nazis in the 1930s and 40s, as atheists and other critics of Christianity would have us believe? In truth, God's actions in Israel's conquest of Canaan were in perfect harmony with His supremely loving, merciful, righteous, just, and holy nature.
Punishing Evildoers is Not Unloving
Similar to how merciful parents, principals, policemen, and judges can justly administer punishment to rule-breakers and evildoers, so, too, can the all-knowing, all-loving Creator of the Universe. Loving parents and principals have administered corporal punishment appropriately to children for years (cf. Proverbs 13:24). Merciful policemen, who are constantly saving the lives of the innocent, have the authority (both from God and the government—Romans 13:1-4) to kill a wicked person who is murdering others. Just judges have the authority to sentence a depraved child rapist to death. Loving-kindness and corporal or capital punishment are not antithetical. Prior to conquering Canaan, God commanded the Israelites, saying,
You shall not hate your brother in your heart…. You shall not take vengeance nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself…. And if a stranger dwells with you in your land, you shall not mistreat him. The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself (Leviticus 19:17-18,33-34; cf. Romans 13:9).
The faithful Jew was expected, as are Christians, to "not resist an evil person" (Matthew 5:39) but rather "go the extra mile" (Matthew 5:41) and "turn the other cheek" (Matthew 5:39). "Love," after all, "is the fulfillment of the law" (Romans 13:10; cf. Matthew 22:36-40). Interestingly, however, the Israelite was commanded to punish (even kill) lawbreakers. Just five chapters after commanding the individual Israelite to "not take vengeance," but "love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18), God twice said that murderers would receive the death penalty (Leviticus 24:21,17).
The Wickedness of the Inhabitants of Canaan
The Canaanite nations were punished because of their extreme wickedness. God did not cast out the Canaanites for being a particular race or ethnic group. God did not send the Israelites into the land of Canaan to destroy a number of righteous nations. On the contrary, the Canaanite nations were horribly depraved. They practiced "abominable customs" (Leviticus 18:30) and did "detestable things" (Deuteronomy 18:9, NASB). They practiced idolatry, witchcraft, soothsaying, and sorcery. They attempted to cast spells upon people and call up the dead (Deuteronomy 18:10-11).
Their "cultic practice was barbarous and thoroughly licentious" (Unger, 1954, p. 175). Their "deities…had no moral character whatever," which "must have brought out the worst traits in their devotees and entailed many of the most demoralizing practices of the time," including sensuous nudity, orgiastic nature-worship, snake worship, and even child sacrifice (Unger, 1954, p. 175; cf. Albright, 1940, p. 214). As Moses wrote, the inhabitants of Canaan would "burn even their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods" (Deuteronomy 12:30). The Canaanite nations were anything but "innocent." In truth, "[t]hese Canaanite cults were utterly immoral, decadent, and corrupt, dangerously contaminating and thoroughly justifying the divine command to destroy their devotees" (Unger, 1988). They were so nefarious that God said they defiled the land and the land could stomach them no longer—"the land vomited out its inhabitants" (Leviticus 18:25). [NOTE: Israel was an imperfect nation (as all nations are), but God still used them to punish the Canaanites. God warned Israel before ever entering Canaan, however, that if they forsook His law, they, too, would be severely punished (Deuteronomy 28:15ff). In fact, similar to how God used the Israelites to bring judgment upon the inhabitants of Canaan in the time of Joshua, He used the pagan nations of Babylon and Assyria to judge and conquer Israel hundreds of years later.]
The Longsuffering of God
Unlike the foolish, impulsive, quick-tempered reactions of many men (Proverbs 14:29), the Lord is "slow to anger and great in mercy" (Psalm 145:8). He is "longsuffering…, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). Immediately following a reminder to the Christians in Rome that the Old Testament was "written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope," the apostle Paul referred to God as "the God of patience" (Romans 15:4-5). Throughout the Old Testament, the Bible writers portrayed God as longsuffering.
Though in Noah's day, "the wickedness of man was great in the earth" and "every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" (Genesis 6:5), "the Divine longsuffering waited" (1 Peter 3:20). (It seems as though God delayed flooding the Earth for 120 years as His Spirit's message of righteousness was preached to a wicked world—Genesis 6:3; 2 Peter 2:5.) In the days of Abraham, God ultimately decided to spare the iniquitous city of Sodom, not if 50 righteous people were found living therein, but only 10 righteous individuals.
And what about prior to God's destruction of the Canaanite nations? Did God quickly decide to cast them out of the land? Did He respond to the peoples' wickedness like an impulsive, reckless mad-man? Or was He, as the Bible repeatedly states and exemplifies, longsuffering? Indeed, God waited. He waited more than four centuries to bring judgment upon the inhabitants of Canaan. Although the Amorites were already a sinful people in Abraham's day, God delayed in giving the descendants of the patriarch the Promised Land. He would wait until the Israelites had been in Egypt for hundreds of years, because at the time that God spoke with Abraham "the iniquity of the Amorites" was "not yet complete" (Genesis 15:16). [NOTE: "The Amorites were so numerous and powerful a tribe in Canaan that they are sometimes named for the whole of the ancient inhabitants, as they are here" (Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown, 1997).] In Abraham's day, the inhabitants of Canaan were not so degenerate that God would bring judgment upon them. However, by the time of Joshua (more than 400 years later), the Canaanites' iniquity was full, and God used the army of Israel to destroy them.
Yes, God is longsuffering, but His longsuffering is not an "eternal" suffering. His patience with impenitent sinners eventually ends. It ended for a wicked world in the days of Noah. It ended for Sodom and Gomorrah in the days of Abraham. And it eventually ended for the inhabitants of Canaan, whom God justly destroyed.
What About the Innocent Children?
The children of Canaan were not guilty of their parents' sins (cf. Ezekiel 18:20); they were sinless, innocent, precious human beings (cf. Matthew 18:3-5; see Butt, 2003). So how could God justly take the lives of children, any children, "who have no knowledge of good and evil" (Deuteronomy 1:39)? The fact is, as Dave Miller properly noted, "Including the children in the destruction of such populations actually spared them from a worse condition—that of being reared to be as wicked as their parents and thus face eternal punishment. All persons who die in childhood, according to the Bible, are ushered to Paradise and will ultimately reside in Heaven. Children who have parents who are evil must naturally suffer innocently while on Earth (e.g., Numbers 14:33)" (Miller, 2009). God, the Giver of life (Acts 17:25; Ecclesiastes 12:7), and only God has the right to take the life of His creation whenever He chooses (for the righteous purposes that He has). At times in history, God took the life of men out of righteous judgment. At other times (as in the case of children), it was taken for merciful reasons. [NOTE: For a superb, extensive discussion on the relationship between (1) the goodness of God, (2) the contradictory, hideousness of atheism, and (3) God bringing about the death of various infants throughout history, see Kyle Butt's article "Is God Immoral for Killing Innocent Children?" (2009).]
Though the enemies of the God of the Bible are frequently heard criticizing Israel's conquest of Canaan, the fact is, such a conquest was in complete harmony with God's perfectly loving, holy, and righteous nature. After patiently waiting for hundreds of years, God eventually used the Israelites to bring judgment upon myriads of wicked Canaanites. Simultaneously, He spared their children a fate much worse than physical death—the horror of growing up in a reprehensible culture and becoming like their hedonistic parents—and immediately ushered them into a pain-free, marvelous place called Paradise (Luke 16:19-31; 23:43).
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At first I thought I should not comment on the Boston bombings as it is obvious that we in Palestine, under siege and regular bombardment would clearly sympathize with the victims. But then I saw the usual pundits on mainstream media trying to spin the tragedy to serve racism. The Israeli Consul-General in Boston told the Jerusalem Post that "Boston is a very quiet and calm place, especially when we come from Israel…..Still, the Jewish community and the consulate are on alert and security has been increased". He speaks as if he represents Jews of Boston (and only them) and insinuates as usual that problems in Palestine ('Israel') are because of the native "Arabs" not because of the Zionist colonization. CNN gave extensive time to the Zionist ex-congresswoman Jane Harman who claimed this terrorist attack is likely linked to AlQaeda Islamists while trying to connect herself to victims when she supports terrorism herself. Besides her appalling record in voting for more weapons and money to Israel to kill Palestinians, she was unashamedly more pro-Israel to the point of challenging US interests on several occasions. In October 2006, Time magazine stated that Harman had agreed to lobby the US Department of Justice to reduce espionage charges against Steve J. Rosen and Keith Weissman, two officials at the American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). In exchange, Time said there was a quid pro quo in which AIPAC would lobby then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to appoint Harman as chair of the House Intelligence Committee! Then came Wolf Blitzer, another Zionist who now poses as the serious looking global "reporter" for CNN. Here is Norman Finkelstein speaking the truth while Blitzer in defends racism/Zionism and shows where his loyalties stand in a public debate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-8aTGnjHnI But if you thought his CNN appointment made him moderate his stance, you would be mistaken. He continues to use all opportunities (including this tragedy) to use smoke and mirrors to hide facts. Many Zionist pundits appeared in mainstream media spinning the same web.
There is no mention by those with "Israel first" mentality of the billions of taxpayer dollars given to Israel annually because of the Zionist lobby and how many innocent people are killed or displaced by it. There is no mention of past false flag operations by the Israeli Mossad (for example in Egypt against US and British interests and in Iraq against Jewish institutions to drive Jews to migrate to colonize Palestine). There is no mention of billions made by investors with inside knowledge; no mainstream media tried to investigate the short selling and the US stock market collapse that happened hours BEFORE the bombings (who profited?). And while most western media had hours of continuous coverage of this bombing that killed three individuals, they rarely mention the daily bombings and killings of hundreds and thousands of innocent civilians especially by US drones in places like Yemen, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (where there are no first class medical facilities as exists in Boston). Nor do they care to mention killing by proxy of hundreds of civilians monthly by US puppet dictators from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia or by the US supported racist apartheid regime of Israel or of western funded Islamist groups in Syria. Alas, Blitzer and Harman and hundreds like them assume their audience is stupid to buy their Zionist spin. Let us hope that US citizens will finally challenge the staggering cost of Israeli apartheid and Israel-firsters in their midst. Let us hope that someone in the FBI is smart enough to look more carefully at the clues in Boston and find the real culprits behind these bombings instead of buying the Zionist spin.
The Staggering Cost of Israel to Americans By Pamela Olson.
US Aid to Israel Jumps to $11 Million Dollars Per Day as US States, Counties and Cities go Bankrupt!
AIPAC's legislative agenda dividing members of Congress
A response from Dave Evans to this information:
The billions of dollars Congress sends in direct aid to Israel pales in comparison to the TRILLIONS of dollars spent on wars the US undertakes for Israel. ($4 to 6 trillion for two wars alone: http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/03/iraq-afghanistan-wars-will-cost-u-s-4-6-trillion-dollars-report/ ), not counting funding mercs in Syria and other dark wars for Israel; wars that are planned and executed by these people: http://www.erichufschmid.net/TFC/FromOthers/list-of-neocons-for-Iraq-war.htm
to fulfill this Israeli agenda: http://cosmos.ucc.ie/cs1064/jabowen/IPSC/articles/article0005345.html
Consider this that gets little press:
The bombings in Boston were painful to see since we lived nearby in Connecticut and our son went to school in Boston and we visited regularly. Our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. Knowing the local community there, I know they have strength and resilience and goodness that can overcome this evil.
(Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh teaches and does research at Bethlehem and Birzeit Universities in occupied Palestine. He serves as chairman of the board of the Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People and coordinator of the Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements in Beit Sahour He is author of "Sharing the Land of Canaan: Human rights and the Israeli/Palestinian Struggle" and "Popular Resistance in Palestine: A history of Hope and Empowerment")


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Realism. It's what defines modern gaming… less and less whimsical 2D platformers, more and more hardcore 3D shooters set in the Middle East. Every year, we expect a technological leap forward in detailed graphics, believable sound, and immersive control, all in the pursuit of realism.
Then a game like I Am Alive comes along, gives us a gritty taste of true realism, and reminds us why rule-bending escapism is easier. If you're searching for a do-or-die intensity and honest difficulty not often found in games these days, you should definitely play I Am Alive – just remember that the real world can be an unforgiving and, occasionally, uninteresting place.
Here's the high concept that makes I Am Alive uniquely authentic: One year after a cataclysmic earthquake shakes the world to post-apocalyptic dust, you play an unnamed man returning through the wreckage and rubble to reunite with his wife and daughter. Over the course of a 4-5 hour campaign, you'll scale the sides of crumbling buildings, fight off violent looters, and navigate smoke-choked streets. It's a little like Uncharted by way of Silent Hill, with a rather compelling story of survival and sacrifice told along the way.
The key difference between this protagonist and a character like Nathan Drake, however, is limitation. I Am Alive's hero can't sprint or climb for long before he runs out of stamina… and if that stamina bar comes up dry while you're hanging from a cliff or clinging to the girders of an elevator shaft, you'll lose your grip and fall to your death. Just like real life. I Am Alive's hero also can't shoot an endless number of bullets, because he often only has one or two in his weapon's chamber at a time… and if an enemy hears the click click click of that empty clip, he'll rush and kill you instantly. Just like real life (we assume).
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A busy week of chain restaurant news includes Chipotle adding catering, Darden expanding its concepts in Puerto Rico, Krispy Kreme entering India and much more.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is planning to add catering service. The fast-casual chain's Colorado-based units now offer catering for groups that range in size from 20 to 200 people. Chipotle plans to add catering to all of its markets in the coming months, according to a company release.
Darden Restaurants has amended its area development agreement with Restaurant Operators, Inc. (ROI) to include Red Lobster, paving the way for the franchisee to develop a minimum of eight Olive Garden, three Red Lobster and three additional LongHorn Steakhouse restaurants in Puerto Rico by 2017.
Del Taco opened a location in Grand Junction, Colo.
Through a franchise development agreement with ShowMe Smoothie, LLC, Jamba Juice plans to develop 15 stores within Missouri and Kansas over the next 9 years.
Krispy Kreme opened its first franchise location in India in the city of Bangalore. Through its partnership with Citymax Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Krispy Kreme plans to develop 80 franchised retail locations over 5 years in the South and West regions of India.
The third standalone location of Noble Roman's Take-n-Bake P'za opened in Indianapolis. Noble Roman's Inc., the concept's parent company and the franchisor of Noble Roman's Pizza and Tuscano's Italian Style Subs, reports that six more take and bake locations are in development with franchisees.
Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn, Inc., opened a location in Denton, Texas, the chain's ninth restaurant and the second one in a college market. This restaurant is located across from the University of North Texas campus in Denton.
Quaker Steak & Lube opened a location in Plano, Texas. The 8,000-square-foot location includes a 1,000-square-foot patio and seats 360 people. In June 2012 Quaker Steak & Lube announced plans to enter the Texas market by opening 10 stores. The casual dining chain has two other Texas locations: Carrollton and Waco.
Saladworks opened a location in Ridgewood, N.J.
Sizzler, a family frinedly steakhouse, signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Anil Yadav, who agreed to open six new restaurants in the market and remodel six existing restaurants in the cities of Concord, Albany, Colma, San Jose, Redwood City and Daly City. Yadav now owns and operates 255 restaurants, including 110 Jack in the Box restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, Stockton, Sacramento, and Monterey and an additional 109 throughout Dallas and Houston. He also operates 30 Denny's locations in the California markets of Sacramento and Stockton.
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Updated March 23, 2022 at 4:23 PM ET
The U.S. government is officially declaring that Russian military forces, led by President Vladimir Putin, have committed war crimes in Ukraine by hitting civilian targets, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
The attacks on Ukraine have been ongoing for nearly a month and have resulted in nearly 5,000 civilian causalities, the statement said. Russian troops have targeted areas where civilians are present, including apartment buildings, schools and hospitals.
"Last week, I echoed President Biden's statement, based on the countless accounts and images of destruction and suffering we have all seen, that war crimes had been committed by Putin's forces in Ukraine," Blinken said in a statement.
"Today, I can announce that, based on information currently available, the U.S. government assesses that members of Russia's forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine," Blinken added.
A week ago, President Biden was asked by reporters whether he was ready to call Russian President Putin a war criminal.
"I think he is a war criminal," Biden said.
Blinken's statement comes after Russian attacks on Mariupol
On Wednesday, Blinken specifically mentioned Russia's recent attacks on a maternity hospital and a theater in Mariupol that was specifically marked with the Russian word for children, written in huge letters visible from the sky.
"Putin's forces used these same tactics in Grozny, Chechnya, and Aleppo, Syria, where they intensified their bombardment of cities to break the will of the people," Blinken said.
Shorty after Blinken's statement was released, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, echoed a similar sentiment during an emergency special session on Ukraine.
"We need only to look at the plight of people in Mariupol to understand the brutality President Putin has inflicted. Mariupol, once home to nearly a half million people, has been without food, water, electricity, or gas for weeks," Thomas-Greenfield said.
She added that "Russia's actions in Mariupol will be investigated thoroughly, and importantly, known by the world as a symbol of Russian brutality, alongside those in Aleppo and Grozny."
The International Criminal Court will open an investigation
Blinken also added that a court of law with proper jurisdiction is the only way to determine guilt. But the U.S. government will continue to track reports of war crimes and is "committed to pursuing accountability," he said.
Last month, the International Criminal Court said it would open an an investigation into war crime claims in Ukraine "as rapidly as possible."
The investigation will build on previous research from the ICC when it was looking into the possibility of war crimes in Ukraine since late 2013.
"Given the expansion of the conflict in recent days, it is my intention that this investigation will also encompass any new alleged crimes falling within the jurisdiction of my Office that are committed by any party to the conflict on any part of the territory of Ukraine," ICC chief prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan said in a statement on Feb. 28.
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New 'Born This Way' Album Banned by Lebanon as 'Offensive to Christianity'
Music sensation Lady Gaga's latest album Born This Way has been banned in Lebanon for being "offensive to Christianity."
Despite the CD topping album charts in 21 countries, Lebanon has determined that the album contents were sufficiently offensive to impose the ban.
Thousands of copies of the album were shipped to the Middle Eastern country this week, but were intercepted and immediately impounded by authorities. The General Secretary Department has reportedly said the albums have been impounded on grounds of taste.
Religious groups across the U.S. have already condemned Lady Gaga's single "Judas" for its offensive lyrics and the use of religious imagery in the music video. That single was also banned from radio stations in Lebanon earlier this year in April.
Born This Way was released last month, and broke digital sales records in the U.S.
When Lady Gaga's single "Born This Way" was released earlier this year, it was being heralded as the anthem for homosexuals struggling to be at peace with their sexuality.
However, Focus on the Family's gender and homosexuality analyst Jeff Johnston explained at that time how the song takes away any hope of meaningful transformation and betterment.
"'Born This Way' makes you seem stuck," said Johnston.
The gender expert focused on a line where Lady Gaga proclaims, "There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are 'cause He made you perfect, babe. So hold your head up, girl and you you'll go far, listen to me when I say 'I'm beautiful in my way, 'cause God makes no mistakes. I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way."
Johnston said the line is "bad theology."
The Bible teaches that since Adam's fall from grace, all humanity is born in sin. To believe that there are no mistakes, means there is no chance to reform a fallen nature. Johnston said this is hard news for a Christian struggling with same-sex attraction.
"When I was a young adult, this message would have taken away any sense of hope," said Johnston.
As a youth struggling with his sexuality, Johnston said he found relief in church, where congregants loved him and God gave him the grace to overcome same-sex attraction.
People were made in the image of God and created without sin, Johnston said. But because of the Fall, humans are affected by sin in every area of life, including emotionally, physically and sexually.
"Thankfully, Christianity allows for transformation and freedom from sin," said Johnston.
Prison Fellowship founder Chuck Colson, has previously noted that Lady Gaga wrote the song "Born This Way" in just 10 minutes. He concluded, "We shouldn't expect too much nuance and thoughtfulness from someone best-known for wearing meat as a dress and making an obscene gesture at a Mets game."


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I had the best grandpa.
From Grandpa, I learned how to be frugal. When we would go to Sam's Club (partly for the groceries, mostly for the free samples), he would always buy us a big pop right when we got there. He always advised us to drink it fast so we could get a refill, and as we walked out the door, he would say with a wink,
"Save that cup so you can get a free one next time."
Free samples were never to be passed up. One day at the store, he walked up with a grimace on his face and said, "Don't try the white chocolate samples, they're awful."
He pointed over his shoulder to a basket labeled in bold letters "SOAP CHIPS".
He always ordered his McDonald's fries "extra hot", and if he was going to Raggedy Ann's for a Silky, you knew you could find him at Wendy's eating a Frosty.
When I used to check my email, I would usually have one from Grandpa saying, "Here's a nice pair of shoes" or "time to start thinking about spring" and I would open the link to find a pair of ridiculous 8 inch neon heels or a gigantic $300 Easter hat made of ostrich feathers.
On a cold spring day like today, he would be sitting on his magically warm porch getting a tan, with a piece of cardboard folded over his nose so he wouldn't get burnt.
Grandpa loved peanut butter cookies.
The very thought of them would wake him up at 5:30 in the morning. He would turn to my grandma and ask, "Do you think I could get a cup of coffee and some peanut butter cookies?"
These were his favorite cookies. You could never arrive at Grandma and Grandpa's house without one being offered to you. Grandma developed the recipe long ago when Grandpa was diagnosed with celiac and has been making them ever since.
She has been known to add milk chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and pecans, and also to dip them in melted chocolate. I have been known to trash them up with chopped Reese's Cups and Reese's Pieces. But no matter how I eat them, I will always remember my dear grandpa with every bite.
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- Grandpa John's Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
- Makes exactly 2 dozen
- 6 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup peanut butter (Grandma uses crunchy Jif)
- 1 extra large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white rice flour (you can sub all-purpose gluten free or wheat flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Grandma's Optional add-ins: dried cranberries, pecans, chocolate chips, etc.
- Optional Reese's toppings: 1 cup melted chocolate chips and a handful each of Reese's Cups and Reese's Pieces
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Cream together the Crisco and sugars. Add the peanut butter and beat well. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and soda, and salt. Pour into the peanut butter mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in any of the add-ins.
- Use cookie scoop to scoop 12 at a time onto your baking sheet (you can also roll them in sugar first if you like). Flatten slightly with a fork (criss-cross).
- Bake for 9-11 minutes (or 7-8 for a doughier cookie).
- Once cooled, you may dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkle on the chopped Reese's.
- Store in an airtight container.


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National Geographic Explains How We Got to Seven Billion People [VIDEO]
Recently, the world welcomed its seven-billionth person. But what does it all mean?
In a stylish video titled 'World Population: A National Geographic Tour,' the nature magazine stalwart puts things in perspective with tidbits about how many people are born and how many die every second of every day, the average human lifespan, and the growing popularity of "mega-cities."
Watch and learn below. Now you have an explanation for why the mall is so crowded.
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The 500 Hidden Secrets of Venice will tell you the best places to go for good food, be it lunch, a cheap meal or fine dining as well where to get the best coffee, the best cocktails and the coolest cafes. It will direct you to the best shops, kid's stores, markets, boutiques and tell you where to buy the latest fashions, accessories, shoes and designer wear. The architecture is not forgotten as the book guides you to the most beautiful buildings, historical landmarks and parks.
The book doesn't mention everything there is to see. There are already more than enough guides that cover the familiar tourist places. This book goes one step further and lists the places the author would recommend to friends if they asked him where to go.
The 500 hidden secrets are listed thematically: food, drinks, shops, fashion, architecture, art, things to do with children, activities among others.


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I hope you are all well.
11.I love Promarkers Challenge - Challenge 198 - Follow that sketch
A gorgeous card and such cute snowmen :o)
Jackie xx
This is gorgeous....Love the image and fab details.xxx
So that's who throws the sneaky snowballs when you think there is no one around! What a cheeky pair hun, fabulous card, as always. Hugs xx
So that's who throws the sneaky snowballs when you think there is no one around! What a cheeky pair hun, fabulous card, as always. Hugs xx
Stunning card Nic, gorgeous image and colours. Marlene
One cant help but smile looking at this delightful creation with the gorgeous distressing. Just love it.
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This is so beautiful and oh so cute.Thank you for sharing your lovely creation with us at Challenges 4 Everybody.
Cathy DT Member
Hey - I have seen you around town a lot and wanted to pop in and tell you how pretty and fun your card is. I love snow people and these guys are a real hoot!
Mary Christmas!!
gorgeous card and bow-love the cheeky snowmen image and love the layout and sparkle
Carol x
Gorgeous card Nic, love the Snowmen.
Sue x
The snowmen are so cute Coops and are having so much fun. Love the tone of the papers and design.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Hugs Sharon. x
Fabulous card and image.I love your card Nic
hugs x
Gorgeous card Coops, love the subtle colours and sweet Snowmen.
Oh Wow Nic gorgeous card, love that stamp. Love Alison xx
Gorgeous....love those icy blues!
hugs Jo x
Gorgeous card Nic. I love the image, beautiful papers and wonderful layout too.
hugs Sue xx
Hi sweetie this is just gorgeous, hugs Pops x x x
Gorgeous card Nic. I love those snowmen and the fab papers.
Lorraine x
Hi Nic, this is a fab Xmas card! Love those snowmen!
Hugs Lynsey x
Oooo what a great image and layout, i so love that hobby house gem centre too, Luv Sam x
Ah, so cute Nic. I looove, these snowmen they're adorable. I love your layout so pretty. Hugs Janine x
Fabulous fun snowmen Coops..fabulous colouring and love the card design..
luv CHRISSYxx
Gorgeous snowmen image Nic.. Love the blues and the fab design too..
Christine x
Adorable and so gorgeous.
Wendy xx
This is beautiful, Coops! Love the soft blues in your color combo and all the sparkle. Wonderful image. :-D We're honored that you chose to play along in our "What Christmas Mean to You" challenge at Tuesday Throwdown this week. Thanks and good luck.
Fabulous card Nic I love it and I like the way you distress most of the matting on your cards it looks fab, when I try it, it usually looks a mess lol xx
This card is delightful. i love the soft papers with the white edges and that gorgeous bow. The image is so sweet. It was a great idea to add the sparkle. Lovely design. Thanks for joining our Let It Snow challenge this week at Craft Your Passion. I hope we see you again soon.
Gorgeous card Coop's, I like the image and the design.
Kevin xx
Oooh what a sweet snowy card .. those little snow guys are fabulous!
Delightful card Nic, lovely image coloured to coolness, your bow is just oh so wow...love the distressing as well....super go girl kinda card....
Beautiful color palette and I love the added sparkle! Thanks for joining Created With Love Challenges!
Beautiful card. Love the image and your wonderful embossing. hugs, Pat K xx
Gosh you sound organised, I wish I were.
I love this card, great design and your distressing looks amazing. Thank you for joining in the Christmas fun at Crafty Boots Challenges.
It's gorgeous, hope you had some sweets left to hang up x
Gorgeous card Nic, love the snowman image! Sorry I have not been around, so busy!! Susan x
Beautiful winter card! Hugs Kelly xxx
Love the frosty feel and the very gorgeous snowmen, brrrrr
What a lovely festive crd Nic. Love the snowmen stamp, smashing layout making for a lovely Wintery design. Judy x
Hi Nic - I love this fun image and the lovely soft colour combo you have used to pull your card together - absolutely gorgeous - Michelle x
These are so cute - love the image and your design. I want one of those hats too!!!! Keep us warm. Hugs
LOL, these two buddies are hilarious. Love this 'frozen' creation! Thank you for your inspiration!
Hi Nic what a fabulous, fun Christmas card I love those snowmen they look full of festivity, the sparkle really shows up the backing papers are lush so is that amazing bow.
lorraine x
I absolutely love this Nic! The image is so cute but the way you've coloured it, all the sparkles and the pretty paper have made a card one that makes you smile when you look at it.
Stunning winter card :) cute snowman :)
Such a cute card Nic!!
XXX Heidy
Oh Coops this is soooo cute xx
Ooh! what very jolly snowmen this pair are Nic, gorgeous design & details as always hun.
Donna x
Gorgeous card, Love those two cute snowmen... Love the design & sparkle... Hugs May x x
Hiya, your card is fabulous - as all of them are!
Hope there were some choc deccos left by the end of the tree decorating session!!
This is just gorgeous! Absolutely. Gorgeous.
How cute are their faces?
.. and your background?! You rock those pens, woman! xo
Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! Love the soft colours x
Fabulous card!! Hugs Juls
Fun and elegant at the same time. Amazing! Hugs! xx
Panels of snow. This is beautiful Nic. Hope your son had fun trimming the tree.
This is really lovely Coops! Love the snow couple...cute! :)
Lizy xx
Its gorgeous Coops and love that big lush bow too...
hugs and xxx
Hi! these are so sweet Coops,love snowmen and perfect with the blues and sparkle.hugs Lou.xxx
What an adorable duet of snowmen and your ribbon and everything else is just gorgeous! I love your snowmen cards Nic!!!! Hugz!
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One of the cutest snowman images I've seen! I love your coloring too. Thanks for playing along with us in the Let It Snow Challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog this week.
Brilliant use of our sketch, love the cute snowmen. Thanks for joining us at I Love Promarkers xx
wow ,beautiful work with the sketch and a wonderful snowmen!
Thank you so much for entering our I ♥ ProMarkers challenge this week.
Hugs Gudrun
Gorgeous card, fabulously sparkly and very very festive, Coops! Thanks for playing along and I wish you a very Merry Christmas.
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Scientists have discovered at least TWO sunken continents on Earth. The discovery of these continents has changed the way we look at Earth's history, offering new evidence which many authors have interpreted as material which points to the fact that the mythical continents such as Lemuria, Mu, and Atlantis were real.
Most of us are familiar with the legends of Atlantis, Lemuria, and Mu. According to numerous legends and texts, Earth was home to numerous continents which have been 'lost' in the distant past. One of them is the continents of Lemuria, a massive landmass which is said to have stretched from India to Australia—before written history.
Just like Atlantis, the ancient landmass disappeared under mysterious circumstances and was forgotten by mankind tens of thousands of years ago.
During the 19th century, an English geologist called Philip Sclater mentioned the existence of a submerged landmass called Lemuria.
In an article—dubbed 'The Mammals of Madagascar'—written in 1864, Sclater mentioned that lemur fossils were extremely abundant in Madagascar and India, but curiously, these fossils were missing in Africa and the middle East. This observation led Sclater to propose that during one point in the distant past, India and Madagascar were part of a broader continent referred to as Lemuria.
There are numerous studies which have proven recently—despite the idea of continental drift—that submerged continents exist on Earth.
Recently, scientists have made an incredible discovery east of Australia: A continent which has around 5 MILLION square kilometers, and it's been hiding in plain sight for AGES. Only a small part of the continent—around 5 per cent—is visible today.
Experts suggest that today, only 5 percent of the once-mighty continent is visible, which is why researchers missed it in the distant past.
The region is mostly submerged land in the Pacific Ocean and contains both New Zealand and the French overseas territory New Caledonia.
"This is not a sudden discovery, but a gradual realization; as recently as 10 years ago we would not have had the accumulated data or confidence in interpretation to write this paper," the researchers wrote in GSA Today, a journal of the Geological Society of America.
But there is more evidence which hints that submerged continents exist on Earth.
If we take a look at an area between mainland India and Sri Lanka, we will notice a curious geological formation.
Located in the Palk Strait, in the Indian Ocean, there is a particular geographical area, a thin strip of land that connects the south of India with Sri Lanka. It is called "Adam's Bridge".
Adam's Bridge is believed to be the remains of an ancient pre-flood bridge. Possibly, the first ever bridge built on Earth.
Furthermore, it is believed that satellite images provided by NASA reveal that what we see could in fact be a collapsed bridge, now partially submerged under the ocean.
Dr. Badrinarayanan, the former director of the Geological Survey of India performed a survey of this structure and concluded that it was man-made. Dr. Badrinarayanan and his team drilled 10 bore holes along the alignment of Adam's Bridge. What he discovered was startling. About 6 meters below the surface he found a consistent layer of calcareous sandstone, corals, and boulder like materials. His team was surprised when they discovered a layer of loose sand, some 4-5 meters further down and then hard rock formations below that.
A team of divers went down to physically examine the bridge. The boulders that they observed were not composed of a typical marine formation. They were identified as having come from either side of the causeway. Dr. Badrinarayanan also indicates that there is evidence of ancient quarrying in these areas. His team concluded that materials from either shore were placed upon the sandy bottom of the water to form the causeway. (Source)
According to Hindu tradition, this "strip of land" is a bridge built by Hindu god Rama, as told in the Hindu epic Ramayana. In fact, since ancient times it is known as the "Bridge of Rama" or "Rama Setu".
The Indian epic Ramayana tells the story of the land bridge and how it was built to serve Hindu god Rama, in order to help him cross the water to reach the large island and rescue his beloved one from the clutches of the demon king Ravana. It is a story of love, brave deeds and incredible constructions as it seems. Rama is one of the most famous manifestations of the Supreme God and is recognized as the image, the spirit, and consciousness of Hinduism, one of the oldest religions in the world.
The stories which are many times interpreted as facts of Rama's life are narrated in the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, literally translated to "Rama's Journey," which speaks of a time when gods aboard ships (Vimanas) and giants walked the earth. Evidence of the Vimana and the giants have been found across the globe, in different countries.
Evidence of lost continents and ancient civilizations?
According to researchers, the Lemurian continent separated from the mainland sometime during the Mesozoic era because of the rising waters. Curiously, according to India's National Institute of Oceanography, sea levels were around 100 meters lower some 15,000 years ago.
This resulted in a major flood which eventually led to the disappearance of not only an entire continent but entire civilizations that existed on Earth in the distant past.
According to Tamilnet, the continent of Lemuria is referred as "Kumari Kandam" in ancient Tamil literature.
Tamil is one of the world's classical languages.
Tamil has continuous historical records for more than 2000 years and the Tamil language was recognized as a classical language in India (beside the other being Sanscrit).
Tamil does not belong to the Indo-European language family.
"One can imagine the strength and magnitude of the Tidal wave required to devour a mountainous area that had existed in the ancient coastal belt of the Tamil world," says professor Shanmugathas.
The ancient continent of Kumari Kandam is said to have existed south of modern-day India, now below the Indian Ocean. Its people the Tamil are said to have spread across the world creating other civilizations after Kumari Kandam disappeared. There are several names by which the continents goes depending on spelling it can vary from Kumari Kandam, Kumarikkantam, and Kumari Nadu. The word 'Kumari Kandam' was first mentioned in a 15th-century version of the Skanda Purana –the largest Mahāpurāṇa, a genre of eighteen Hindu religious texts— and was written by Kachiappa Sivacharyara (1350-1420).
Interestingly, many authors indicate that the people of Tamil belong to the oldest civilization on the surface of the planet and when the continent of Kumari Kandam was lost to the sea, its people migrated to other parts of the planet founding different civilizations.
Lost continents: once a myth now a reality
An ancient continent that was once located between India and Madagascar has recently been found scattered on the bottom of the Indian Ocean. According to experts, three billion years ago, a continent covered the ocean where the East African island of Mauritius now lies.
Experts came to this conclusion after analyzing small fragments of minerals which date back 3,000 MILLION years. In some of the rocks of the island of Mauritius, home of the republic of the same name, you can find small fragments of minerals that are about 3,000 million years old. This would not have to be important, were it not because the young island, of volcanic origin, is barely seven to ten million years old? So where did the pieces of rock come from, and how is it possible that they are so old?
According to experts their origin lies in a "lost continent" located under the island, as researchers from the University Witwatersrand (South Africa) explained in a statement.
What do you think? Is it possible that tens of thousands of years ago—perhaps even further back in history, ancient civilizations lived on continents like Atlantis, Mu and Lemuria?
Recent studies have proven that in the distant past, Earth's landmass was much different than it is today, one of the main reasons why numerous authors and researchers argue it's not ludicrous to think that ancient civilizations like Atlantis existed somewhere on Earth.
Scientists have found a long-lost ancient continent submerged beneath the ocean
Scientists have found a NEW 5-million-square-kilometer Continent hiding in plain sight
15 Things you should know about the lost continent of Kumari Kandam
The Lost Continent of Kumari Kandam
Sclater, Phillip L., 1864, 'The Mammals of Madagascar.' Plate opp. P. 213.
Catastrophes of the past: poetic exaggeration or scientific facts?


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