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Lionel Messi scored against the 36th different team he has faced in La Liga on Saturday to break the league record, while Barcelona also set a new club unbeaten league run as they beat Girona 6-1.
By scoring in the first half, Messi broke the record he shared with Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz.
Messi has found the net against all but three of the clubs he has faced in La Liga -- only coming up empty against Cadiz (now in the second division), Real Murcia (now third division) and Xerez (now fourth division).
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Before scoring himself, Lionel Messi played a through ball to Luis Suarez to net an equaliser for Barcelona for what was the Argentine star's 148th career assist in La Liga.
The league tweeted that Messi's assist set an all-time record for a player in the Primera Division, though that could not be confirmed with available data. Spanish news outlet Sport reported last week that Messi had been level with former Real Madrid player Michel on 147 career assists.
Messi also added another goal -- under the wall from a free kick -- to move into the lead among Europe's top five leagues for the most combined goals and assists this season. His 22 goals in La Liga lead the league.
The game marked the 130th time that Messi has scored at home in La Liga -- of those, Barcelona have lost only twice.
The victory also allowed Barcelona to break the club milestone for longest unbeaten run in La Liga that had stood at 31 games since the 2010-11 season, under former coach Pep Guardiola.
Barcelona have now gone 32 league games without a loss, after going undefeated through all 25 rounds this season under Ernesto Valverde, plus the last seven from the previous campaign under Luis Enrique.
Real Sociedad still own the record of 38 games without a loss in La Liga, set in 1979-80.
It was also a great day for Suarez, who recorded his first hat trick since August 2016, while also providing two assists.
Messi and Suarez are the only teammates in Europe's top five leagues to each record 20 or more goals this season.


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Assistant coach of the Flying Eagles Nduka Ugbade has stated that the FIFA U-20 World Cup ticket which is at stake will motivate the team to go all out for victory against Congo at the AYC in Senegal.
The Flying Eagles opened their AYC campaign with a 3-1 win against host Senegal on Sunday with goals coming from Taiwo Awoniyi and Ifeanyi Matthew.
The group's other game saw Congo hold Cote d'Ivoire to a 1-1 draw.
Speaking with Sports Radio, 88.9 Brila FM, Ugbade said the team has no option but to go for an outright victory.
"We have no option other than to win against Congo because for us it will guarantee automatic qualification for the U-20 World Cup in Chile. We must win and we are going to win."
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Tech Giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are collecting large caches of user surfing habits and meta data. This helps them tailor marketing campaigns towards their users, but is also extremely profitable when sold to 3rd party advertisers.
The truth is though, this information may not always be secure and hackers could potentially use this type of data to infiltrate personal computers and home and business IT networks.
If you are concerned about your privacy on the web, here are some simple tools you can use to help stop the collection of your metadata.
Secure Gmail Alternatives
- SCRYPTmail: Easy to use free email service that is encrypted end-to-end as is based in the U.S.
- ProtonMail: Offers free and paid email services, end-to-end encryption, based in Switzerland.
- VFEmail: Secure encrypted Email Service since 2001
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- DuckDuckGo: privately search the web, "bang" feature lets you search thousands of websites at once for products privately.
- StartPage: strips any identifying information from your searches through Google.
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- Brave: The Brave browser automatically blocks ads and trackers, making it faster and safer than your current browser.
- Vivaldi: Offers secure browsing.
- Waterfox: Firefox based 64-bit browser with no data collection.
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Now I am promoting these sites as YouTube Alternatives for viewers but for the sake of disclosure I am not sure how their monetize features rate for content producers.
FaceBook, Twitter, Google+, Reddit Alternatives
- Gab.ai: This one happens to be one of my personal favorites. Largely crowd sourced and offers free and premium accounts. Zero censorship, its become a haven for free speech.
- Diaspora: Still in its infancy, another crowd sourced alternative. This social media platform has tremendous potential. It borrows features from some of the larger social media companies and offers cross-platform connectivity with Facebook.
- Minds: Fun platform, currently in beta stage but offering robust features already. Allows for content producers to monetize their personal feeds and makes earning and buying points for promotion very easy.
- Voat.co: Seems almost identical to Reddit.
- Seen.life: Here we have a Facebook competitor that is privacy conscious.
Remember folks, the tech giants only exist because we choose to use their platforms. The best and easiest way to show them that we will no longer consent to the loss of privacy and free speech is to find and use alternatives to their platforms. There are plenty of developers out there that want to return to the era of a truly free internet and its up to us, the consumers, to support them.
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HERMON, Maine, June 14, 2015 – For more than two years, the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has been examining the truths of Wabanaki experiences with child welfare. On Sunday, nearly 300 people gathered for the TRC's Closing Ceremony, "Moving Forward with Truth, Healing and Change," to hear the group's findings and recommendations at the Morgan Hill Event Center in Hermon.
The ceremony concluded the first truth and reconciliation effort within U.S. territory developed between tribal nations and a state government. The work will be carried on by Maine-Wabanaki REACH, a cross-cultural collaborative that both created the TRC and will be ensuring that the Commission's recommendations are considered and implemented.
"This was a day of celebration, ceremony, endings and beginnings," said TRC Executive Director Charlotte Bacon. "We shared not just an overview of our findings and recommendations, but a chance to come together – as Wabanaki and non-Native people – for this powerful and historic process."
The ceremony contained prayers offered by Commissioners gkisedtanamoogk and Sandy White Hawk. With drumming and singing, an honor song was offered and tissues that contained the tears of statement providers were "given to the sacred fire," as Commissioner White Hawk described.
The event also included comment, in writing and video, by U.S. legislators; the singing of "Amazing Grace" in Passamaquoddy and English; the showing of "Children of the Dawn," a short documentary film about the TRC process, directed by Adam Mazo and Ben Pender-Cudlip; a talk about next steps in the work by REACH's Esther Attean; and a reading of the poem, "Reparation," written by REACH's Penthea Burns for the occasion.
Sunday's Closing Ceremony marked a return to the site where the work officially began on Feb. 12, 2013, with the Seating of the Commissioners: Matt Dunlap, gkisedtanamoogk, White Hawk, Carol Wishcamper and Dr. Gail Werrbach. Eight months before, on June 29, 2012, the five Wabanaki Chiefs and Governor Paul LePage took part in the historic signing of the TRC Mandate at the Maine State Capitol.
The Commission's central charge was to investigate if Native children in Maine entered foster care at rates that were disproportionate to non-Native children. The TRC was also asked to examine the implementation of the 1978 Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), legislation intended to keep tribal children connected to kinship and community.
The investigation, by the numbers:
- Some 159 statements were gathered.
- More than 90 were provided by Wabanaki people: foster parents; elders; tribal child welfare; children formerly in care; incarcerated people; tribal attorneys and judges; and adoptees.
- Members of all four tribes – the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot – participated.
- More than 60 statements came from non-Native people: current or former DHHS caseworkers and leaders; attorneys and judges; guardians ad litem; foster and adoptive parents; and service providers.
- The TRC held 13 focus groups with 78 participants.
- Numerous informational interviews were also conducted with individuals ranging from the Chief Justice of Maine to nuns and priests who served Wabanaki communities.
Major findings:
- Native children in Maine are 5.1 times more likely to enter foster care than non-Native children.
- Federal reviews in 2006 and 2009 indicate that up to 53 percent of Native children at intake do not have their Native ancestry verified, meaning that ICWA-eligible children are in the state system but their numbers are unknown.
- The TRC held these findings within a web of root causes that are often ignored or remain invisible to much of the culture; not to name these is to run the risk of perpetuating harms.
- The TRC found that significant institutional and public racism toward Wabanaki people continues to exist.
- The state has yet to reckon with the impact of historical trauma, also known as intergenerational trauma, and how that has affected Wabanaki people. Nonetheless, the TRC also found that Wabanaki families are resilient and that connection to culture and traditional practices offer a perhaps unparalleled source of strength.
- Contested issues of sovereignty and jurisdiction continue to beset tribal-state relations, which can make the administration of child welfare far more difficult.
- The TRC contends that these findings constitute cultural genocide, with the word genocide seen within the definition of the 1948 United Nations Convention on Genocide, Article 2, Sections b and e: "Causing serious bodily or mental harm" to the group and "Forcibly transferring members of the group to another group."
Recommendations include the need to:
- Respect tribal sovereignty and commit to resolve and uphold federal, state and tribal jurisdictions and protocols at both state and local levels.
- Honor Wabanaki choices to support healing as the tribes see fit and celebrate the cultural resurgence of the tribes within the Wabanaki confederacy so that both individuals and communities may be strengthened.
- Develop DHHS, legal and judicial trainings that go beyond the basics of checklists and toolkits to recognize bias and build cultural awareness at all levels of leadership and accountability in ways that frame ICWA within historical context.
Read the full TRC Report, "Beyond the Mandate: Continuing the Conversation," on the TRC website at mainewabanakitrc.org/report.
The Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) examined truths of Wabanaki experiences with child welfare to promote healing and change. It is the nation's first TRC to address child welfare and Native people.
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How can Trump cut taxes to 15%? For those greedy corporates! Interestingly when one deep dives into the data two things emerge. One is that in 2016 net corporate tax receipts fell to around $444bn. Second US corporate taxes have slumped from 6% of GDP in the 1960s to around 2.4% of GDP today. Income tax and payroll taxes make up around 65% of the tax that fills the Treasury Department's coffers. Of the $2.2 trillion that the government gets through squeezing us, they splurge around $3.6 trillion (see below). Since the tech bubble collapse, the budget deficit has becoming a gaping chasm. It is a massive hole to fill.
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There is a whiff of Poland about Trump's plan. Poland faced similar corporate tax avoidance issues but in 2004 introduced sensible taxation reform which cured the problem. To lure tax avoiders/evaders from their lairs, Polish athorities introduced a flat business tax (19%) and its impacts were so favourable that the government saw a 50% increase in income reported by those corporates in higher tax brackets before the change and a 50% increase in reported income from individuals that fell into upper income tax brackets. In 2009 income tax rates at the top were slashed from 40% to 32% Despite this income tax receipts jumped 17%. Since 2004 tax receipts soared 56.4%. It clearly proved that lowering taxes created much higher tax compliance. There was a psychological factor at play – the cut 'encouraged' honesty.
When breaking down the tax take by the Polish government we see that all levels of tax collection rose. Consumption, corporate, personal income and other tax categories jumped 45% or more.
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The state government today placed the Odisha Lokayukta Bill-2014 in the State Assembly.
The Bill was tabled in the House by Parliamentary Affairs minister Kalpataru Das on behalf of chief minister Naveen Patnaik.
As per the provisions of the Bill, both incumbent and the former chief ministers would come under the purview of the Lokayukta, who has been empowered to probe into corruption charges against any MLA and government officer.
The Congress has castigated what it called the attempt to 'rush through' the Bill in the Assembly without adequate debate and discussion with all stakeholders, including the Opposition.


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Saturday was the Family Fun Day for Hasbro Children's Hospital's families at Lend-a-Hand Theraputic Horse Farm in Cranston.
Everyone was invited to ride horses, play games and have some lunch while enjoying some entertaining music, topped off with an appearance by Michael Jackson impersanator, Michael Knight.
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The other night I was sitting at my laptop and bloghopping away, looking at beautiful, white kitchens but thinking I'd just wait till spring to paint my kitchen cabinets, ( although I really want them done) then I visited Traci from Beneath My Heart, the title of her post really caught my eye, she said she was going to put her big girl panties on and do a makeover on her kitchen! Well, I thought, "Rondell, you are so lazy, here she is taking the cabinets off her wall by herself, I might add, with little ones running around even, and there you sit!!! Now this is where bloggers give so much inspiration to us, the next day I got off my butt and went to Lowes and bought TSP to get off all the dirt and grime from hanging there for thirtysomething years, what a job that was!
Well, here they are, hubby took the doors off for me and removed the hardware! I also asked for black counter tops for Christmas….please Santa!
The other side of the kitchen!
TSP really gets the grease and grime off, never heard of the stuff until I started this blog:)
As I was cleaning them I thought "I'm finally going to get my white kitchen, it will be alot of hard work but so worth it in the end!" It's not going to be done in a week or two, I have to work today and tomorrow but I will get it done because I put my Big Girl Panties On! Stop by and see Traci's post and her cute video that she made you will get so inspired just like me!
Here is another project I did from pinterest…the glass jar is from Walmart and the Halloween cupcake liners are from the DT! I thought it was a cute idea and you can change the cupcake liners out for different seasons!
Well, I got to run as I said I work today and I have a few more doors to do plus washing my son's dress shirts plus the kids are coming in today from North Carolina and Maryland so got to clean the bathroom.LOL
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Working on an interior design project in one's home may be complicated. The hardest part can be deciding where you should begin. If you are one of them, this article gives you some excellent ideas that can inspire you for your home interior decorating.
If you are looking to save costs when designing, mass merchants may have equivalents to the items you desire. High-end decor is real expensive, but if you look around and are resourceful, you will find something similar at a much cheaper price. If you are buying an item that requires longevity, purchase the designer brand.
Instead of rushing into your next interior design project, take time to develop a good image of what you'd like to achieve. Moods could range from exciting and outrageous to calm and soothing. Picking a mood before you begin will help inform the decisions that go into planning for the space, and will create a more cohesive feel in the end.
Prior to launching a project, take the time to develop a sensible spending plan. It is never a good idea to start something that your budget may not ultimately support. You will feel a lot more comfortable about finishing a project in the future.
Good art pieces can go along way in interior decorating. Art may not even be your thing, but it's amazing how easily one quality art piece can make a room feel styled. Paintings can also provide you a place to start on how to properly decorate with other items.
Keep your room as uncluttered as possible when you are making changes to your interior's design. If you have an abundance of furniture, your room will be cluttered and cramped. Instead, pick some key furniture pieces, and create the most open space possible.
Versatile furniture serves many benefits while decorating in smaller spaces. Instead of a sofa, consider using ottomans. You can use an ottoman as a seat or a table, dependent on the need at the time. In order to utilize your small space, use items that can fulfill two purposes at once.
If you want to paint a room, take your time! Rushing into a paint job can leave you with a color you will grow to loathe. Gather many different paint samples, apply these samples onto your wall, and then give yourself a few days to decide. Take a look at how the paints look in various lighting throughout the day. By doing this, you may realize that a certain color you liked before doesn't have the same appeal now.
Light is so important to the look of a room. If your room lacks windows, try a light shade of paint to make the room less cave-like.
If you have hard floors a nice rug will make the room look better and add comfort. Always make sure that all rugs are rotated on occasion as to lessen the amount of wear and tear. Your rug can get a fresh look and last longer if you move them once in awhile.
Hang wall art at eye-level for the best effect. If you hang the artwork too low or too high on the wall, it can make your room seem off-balanced and may even give the illusion that your room is smaller and poorly organized.
Most people have rooms in their homes which they would like to give off the appearance that they seem larger. To make a small space appear bigger always paint the walls with light colors. Dark colors can reduce the size of a room or space.
When designing a child's room, furnish it from a child's perspective. It can be easy to forget that children won't be seeing their room the same way you see it. Make sure everything is accessible. Aim to view the room like your child would. Most importantly, make sure you eliminate possible hazards.
Never be scared to let your creative juices flow when you are painting a room. Look around online for some great ideas you can incorporate into your own project. If you are artistic with painting walls you can have a fun and crazy place to hang out.
Be creative when using framed pictures. They are just as much part of the decor as everything else. Do not limit yourself to just hanging them in a straight line. Consider mounting them on the walls in creative patterns. You will have white space that will change the room's mood and create a cool look.
Try utilizing a mirror to reflect the available natural light in a room. A mirror reflects light from your windwo into your room, so it is almost as if you have two windows. This will brighten the room.
Paint is a good investment, but only high quality paint. Cheap paint can harm your walls, and it will not last very long, which will end up costing you more overall. So avoid this costly mistake and purchase a brand of paint that will last a long time.
Cutting down the clutter in any room can make it look even larger. Find pretty ways to hide your stuff in storage to de-clutter a room. You can put anything in these boxes and bins, it will clear up clutter. Clutter takes up much more space than a box tucked into the corner of a room.
Many of us possess small rooms that we want to look bigger. Painting a small room with light colors can make the small space look bigger. Using dark colors in a small space will make it look smaller than what it really is.
Planning any type of interior design project requires a lot of work and preparation. You have to be especially mindful of your space. Figure out what pieces fit into your home so that you can find a good match for your home. Adding adequate lighting with these items can cause a small room to appear larger.
Few things can make or break an attractive interior like lighting. There are a multitude of ways to bring light into a space, including large windows, mirrors and lighting fixtures. Taking the time to properly consider each room's lighting needs can really pay off in the long run.
If you need to add more light into your space, consider using flooring that is reflective. Some good examples of a floor that will reflect light is hardwood and light colored tiles. This type of flooring helps brighten up your interior rooms, while darker hued woods and carpets tend to suck in that natural light.
All of your furniture does not have to point towards the entertainment system. If you have space you can always add a secondary conversation area. When a friend visits, you can utilize this area to enjoy a nice cup of tea and talk.
Develop or create a mood for the design that you choose prior to starting the process. Consider what you want to gain from the room. Do you want it to be your escape from the rest of the world? Or is it to be more an office type environment designed to motivate you into working? Are you hoping to create the party space for a mass of guests? Each type of room will decide how you should go about attaining a particular mood.
Look for interesting pieces and themes to inspire a new collection. A collection is a grouping of items that is at least three of the same type. For example, if you have a trio of vases grouped together, that could be called a collection. Three or more pieces are sufficient to make up a collection. Create a display of your new collection so you have something to talk to guests about.
A great way to transform an old room is to put in a skylight. Skylights can illuminate dark spaces, making them seem larger. The options available these days are almost endless. You can choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and specific designs.
Make rooms appear larger by eliminating or reducing clutter. Focus on getting storage for clutter. Get storage for your home such as boxes that you could use to place extra toys into or a filing cabinet that you could use to clear up unwanted paperwork. A box takes less room if it is in a corner rather than several items being scattered around everywhere.
If your home is small with multi-use rooms, be sure all elements fit together well. For example, certain homes have the living room and dining room in a single space. So, if you are purchasing a dining room set, it is best to make sure it blends nicely with your living room furniture. If you can, shop for items for both areas at one time, including matching accessories that will tie the two spaces together.
When designing your furniture scheme, understand that guests will flow in and out. You must leave sufficient space for people to navigate around the furniture with ease. Avoid traffic jams by allowing enough space for people to pass.
A valuable decorating tip is to avoid leaving large open wall space in your home. If you have a great deal of empty wall space, fill it with a large painting or several small photos in frames. By doing this, your room will definitely have a personality and your home will certainly feel more livable.
A bathroom looks more elegant with a pedestal-type bath tub. It is their vintage, classic design that gives them so much appeal. Just attach the shower to a long pole that extends over the tub. You could find a lot of options from the local hardware store.
While redecorating, do not put in new tile or carpets until after you have painted the walls. Nothing is worse than having paint on a newly installed carpet. By painting first, there will be nothing for you to feel anxious about.
Decorating a basement is completely possible. They tend to be dark and gloomy unless you do something about it. If you want to make your basement more pleasant, use a light-colored paint on the walls, install plenty of lighting, and put curtains around any windows.
If your intention is to invest in furniture that you plan to keep for a while, do not go for designs that are fads. Accessories can always be added to a room with classic pieces to help modernize it.
Clay flower pots are a very elegant addition to your kitchen. This is great for kids, since they can paint their own and then use the pots for their stuffed animals and toys!
Make sure that your kitchen and bathrooms have adequate lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms tend to be smaller rooms. If they are too dark they will feel even smaller. Incorporating proper lighting increases the value of the room. Small rooms that are properly lit will feel more spacious.
If you're a fan of eco-friendly design, look into using building materials that have been salvaged or repurposed. Refurbished vanities, recycled wood and re-used tiles are all products that can enhance the look of the home. There are an endless number of possibilities that you can consider when you're creating your room designs. This will create a great green room without wasting a ton of money on expensive supplies.
If you're trying to fix a smaller room, it would be smart to use the appropriately sized furniture. If you insert large furniture pieces into small rooms, the rooms will appear smaller than they really are. Rather, pick pieces that will complement the room's size without adding a lot of attention to it.
When you design your home, be sure to get all of your flooring to match on one level. Keep rooms and floors cohesive by using the same flooring in every room, if you can. If you really want to change thing up, make sure to choose complimenting flooring that doesn't seem jarring against your other flooring choices. Using the same flooring will create the feel of a larger space; one large space divided into rooms.
Remember to have a set goal in order to set the budget for the interior design. Consider your budget ahead of time and establish priorities for reaching your goals. Without establishing guidelines, you may end up spending too much.
Now that you read the above article, you should be familiar with lots of different ideas on what you can do to give your home an entire new look. Oftentimes it is not that complicated and actually simple. By sticking to the tips learned here, you should be on your way to having a home you can be proud of.
Having new lighting installed in your home does not have to be expensive. You can find less expensive lighting from certain retailers with good discounts. If you are not happy with the old one anymore, you will not feel bad about buying a new one!


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Vanessa Hudgens almost falls out at a Cirque Du Soleil event.
Elizabeth Hurley plays a hungry cougar on Gossip Girl.
Snooki lost 15lbs after a sensible diet comprising of Dina's saliva and whatever sperm lay on the floor every time she fell down.
Kim Kardashian continues to pollute NYC with her fake happiness. Wait, this one was genuine, someone threw a 100 dollar bill at her.
Octomom and Amy Fisher will fight it out at celebrity fight club. We're sure it will all go down with poise and dignity.
Charlie Sheen is allowed around his kids and Denise Richards is actually smiling. We're begging you, Charlie, bring mayhem and meltdown back!!!
Chris Brown takes a tumble on stage and almost breaks his arm.
Jessica Simpson ate a few Mexicans before she left Los Cabos.
Lady with the alien-looking baby, what have you done with Alicia Silverstone??
Leann Rimes and her nipples felt the breeze yesterday. Must be that she only has 000.1% body fat to shield her from the cold.


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As a matter of fact ...
Tomorrow, Scotland decides if it wants to leave the UK after 300 years of union with England. Big stuff. Emotions and the stakes are high. Regardless of the result, there is a feeling that things are changing in the UK. I could talk in more detail but this is neither the time or place! So as it's Word Wednesday, I thought I'd take a look at where the names for the UK country's came from.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Four nations joined in political union, at least for a couple more days. Great countries and great stories behind their names. As it's Scotland's big day tomorrow, let's start with them ...
The people who inhabited Scotland from the Iron Age to Medieval times were called the Picts by the Romans. This came from the Latin and Greek for 'painted'; in reference to their woad painted images they covered their skin with. This is also the root of the English word 'picture'.
Later, the Romans referred to the inhabitants as the 'Scoti' from the Greek 'skotos' meaning dark and gloomy. So, essentially, Scotland means gloomy-land. Ouch! Although, you can see from the picture above it is anything but that!
The Angles were a tribe from what is now Germany who settled in England some 1500 years ago. Over time, the term Angle-land became England.
Along with their Germanic neighbors the Saxons and the Jutes, the Angles helped found the kingdom of England and their name lives on in its title.
The name Wales comes from the name 'Walh' which was passed down through the Roman and Germanic word for the Celtic tribes of Britain.
Interestingly, the prefix of 'Wal' came to be used for anything that the Germanic people of Britain saw as foreign. This even extended to the humble 'walnut'. That's cool.
Ireland (northern)
Ireland is called 'Éire' in Irish. This comes from the old Irish for the Gaelic goddess 'Ériu' which in turn can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word for 'full' or 'abundant'.
So Ireland technically means 'abundant land'. I've visited Ireland a lot over my life and I think it's a far better name origin than the Scots have!
Four nations, four names. All with their own history and languages but joined together under one political union; the United Kingdom. Well, at least for now anyway.
With the big vote tomorrow, it's Scotland's choice. As an Englishman, I really have no right to speak on the matter. All I will say is, after 300 years, it would be a shame to say goodbye to the Scots. I'm sure England would then become the real 'gloomy land'.


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Ok – so I don't officially work right now. As a matter of fact I am working all day long independently but don't "enjoy" a regular employee status. This is a nice change of pace. A life style where contemplation and inspiration is a basic ingredient and the predominant factor of existence. I just let go – going with the flow – don't sweat it – no worries and most importantly no fear. What is most important though to lead a creative and inspirational lifestyle? Correct, it is inspiration itself. The only absolute component for creative productivity.
In the past I spent considerable time up in the sky. Traveling by airplane in 33.000 feet above the earth. A window seat was always a must. Why? Because I need to see the clouds. I took many pictures of different constellations and types of clouds over the years. Clouds are masters in disguise and usually well aligned in accordance to nature's theater. Sunrises – sunsets –sunshine-rain- fog-smog- daylight and night time, sometimes they are even gone. The horizon presenting itself in different glows and shades to reflect the spirit of current ambience produced by the mechanical precision between the planets, stars and the universe.
Yes, the window seat. I always had a pen and paper handy when sitting there. It didn't take me long to be inspired with the most abstract thoughts and concepts when hovering over the clouds beneath me.
The most brilliant thoughts and understanding came to me while up in the air. Reading a good book of philosophy and being able to take breaks to stare out the window fueled my immediate understanding of everything the big thinkers brought to paper – regardless if it were the early Greeks, the Egyptians , 18th century Europe or the intellectual revolution of the renaissance, the clouds immediately delivered the most needed explanations and translations.
My new life style currently doesn't provide me with the luxury of frequent flying. So, the alternative to deliver my inspirational rationale lies in the waves of the Pacific Ocean and in the eyes of the birds.
Without inspiration there is no creativity. Without creativity there is no idea. Without an idea there is no motivation.
I just discovered a Zen proverb the other day I took to heart to solidify my decisions based on inspirations, ideas and motivation.


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It's going to be cold and wet out there today so bundle up and check the batteries in your transistor radio. You don't want to miss all those stories.
Aw! It's 2009 isn't it? In that case, stay home, watch the games on TV and, during commercial breaks, re-read this line from Hoyt's Wikipedia page: "when he wasn't playing baseball he spent days working as a funeral director and nights appearing on vaudeville." And try to understand how we went from that to this: "After graduating from St. Louis Country Day School, Buck began his broadcasting career in 1989, while he was an undergraduate at Indiana University."
Oh, you national pastime!


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Represents: 10th District of Florida
Congresswoman Val Demings serves on the following committees and subcommittees in the House of Representatives:
- House Committee on Homeland Security – Provides congressional oversight for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (source)
- Member, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
- Member, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform – has legislative jurisdiction over the District of Columbia, the government procurement process, federal personnel systems, the Postal Service and other oversight matters across the government. (source)
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Sources: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/val_demings/412696
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Val Demings on Neil Gorsuch
Congresswoman Demings has not released a stance on Judge Gorsuch
Val Demings on the No TRUMP Act:
Stance: Ask Val Demings (and all members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee) to support HR 1452, the No TRUMP Act
HR 1452, known as the No TRUMP (Taxpayer Revenue Used to Monetize the Presidency) Act was introduced by Earl Blumenauer and it states that Donald Trump should have divested of his businesses before entering office. This bill will stop our tax dollars from lining the president's pockets. HR 1452 has just been referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee of which Val Demings is a Committee member. Deming's staffer described this Committee as the "watchdog of congress and the administration," so I for one am very glad that Demings is a member. She is not yet a co-sponsor on this bill (she can be a co-sponsor even though she is currently on the Committee that's reviewing the bill), but she has supported similar bills already and she has voted multiple times to investigate Trump's conflicts of interest. She has persistently been in support of an investigation and continues to make the recommendation that members of the administration should not be benefitting financially from their role in government. Please consider calling Congresswoman Demings (202-225-2176 OR 321-388-9808) and all members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (202-225-5074) to ask them to support this bill.
Source: Demings DC Office Staffer
What You Can Do: Please contact Congresswoman Demings at 202-225-2176 or 321-388-9808 to let her know you support her stance
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February Member Meeting
Our Chapter will have its first member meeting of 2018 on the date and time noted above AND we'll offer some pizza starting at 6 PM. The meeting and discussion will start at 7:00. Bring a friend as all anglers and their friends are invited. As usual, we will conduct a raffle which includes a 7 wt. fly rod, reel and line combo. Our guest speaker will be Lance Gray, noted fly fishing guide from northern CA. Lance will present the Lower Sacramento, Feather and Yuba Rivers. Lance has years of experience on all of the rivers in northern CA and beyond. He has a reputation of finding fish where no one else can. We think you'll enjoy his presentation.
Our board will talk you through this year's upcoming events and field any questions you may have. We'll discuss our upcoming "Movie Night" and the fly tying nights that are proving quite successful. If you're interested in helping give back to the environment, we'll have a short list of opportunities for 2018. Rain or shine, we'll see you there.


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- Friar Lawrence is picking herbs early in the morning. Romeo approaches him. Friar Lawrence thinks that Romeo is either sick, been with Rosaline or hasn't slept. Romeo explains that he has moved on from Rosaline and is. Ow in love with Juliet. Friar Lawrence lectures Romeo about moving on too fast. Romeo continues to tell Friar Lawrence that he loves Juliet and she loves him back. He tells him he wants to marry her tomorrow. Friar Lawrence accepts and warns Romeo "wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast". This means that Romeo should take it slow because if he takes it fast he Will stumble.


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River Ceiriog
On the River Ceiriog page you will find details of the river and the beats and please click on the link below to view the fishery rules applying to the river.
Click on the map above to open the River Map page and clicking on that map will provide you with information on the river, the club beats, access roads directions and parking.
CADAC members are encouraged to fish beats 1 and 2 which are CFF owned and stocked. You will also find that Beat 4 is at the lower end of CADAC's Coed yr Allt beat and easily accessible from your beat.
Please display your CADAC car pass as you would on your waters and carry your CADAC membership card with you.
Any CADAC member wishing to fish beat 3 ( Brynkinalt to Pont-y-blew ) during the water share period must advise CFF in advance as there are restrictions on rod numbers and parking and finding the access to the top of the beat is not easy.
If you wish to fish beat 3 please contact either / or
Peter Heath at [email protected] or 01948 880892
Roger Greenway at [email protected]
Ceiriog Fly Fishers Rules (70.8 KB)
CADAC Working Parties
CADAC relies upon the goodwill of members to assist in general maintenance work relating to the fishery. Constructing benches, stiles, walkways, clearing fallen branches and habitat work are just some of the tasks involved.
There are effectively 3 working parties active on CADAC waters - a Sunday and Wednesday group and a Balsam clearing party which operates during the Summer months.
Members attending at least 4 working dates are entitled to certain privileges. CADAC have secured the use of an exclusively Private Beat and only the Work Party members may fish it. Furthermore, access to one of the most productive Salmon pools is restricted to Work Party members only during the last full week of September - we also have an annual Working Party lunch.
If you're a member of CADAC please do your utmost to join these Parties.......we will all benefit!
The Committee would like to thank everyone who participated during the 2016/17 sessions - the 2017/18 will be advised in due course.
Please contact Gareth Jones on 07824 504796 or Dylan Roberts on 07802 843489 with all Working Party queries
CADAC Open Day
The Open Day date is 2019. The meeting point will be at the Corwen Sports Pavilion unless otherwise advised. Members must confirm attendance with the Membership Secretary.
This can be done by mailing [email protected] or phone Harry Carr on 07767 159086.
Please be aware that it is a mandatory requirement that all new members must attend the Annual Open Day in order to familiarise themselves with access, parking and boundaries etc. Any member joining after the Open Day must attend the subsequent Open Day.
Double Handed Rods Instruction
In order to enhance the membership experience of CADAC anglers we offer various free tuition days - one such event is the Double Handed Salmon Day. Derek Turner, an AAPGAI qualified instructor, will again be hosting this tuition session. Derek will demonstrate and teach the rudiments of this fine art.
The date for this event is 2019, please contact Derek directly on 07813 352 475 to book on as places are limited.
Single Handed Rods - Instruction
In addition to the Double Handed casting tuition and to offer our members comprehensive instruction we have also arranged a Single Handed casting session. Chris Aldred, a GAIC/APGAI/FFF qualified instructor, will demonstrate and teach the casts required for optimising the river fishing potential of CADAC members.
To book on contact Chris directly on 07779 725 298.
Junior members are welcome but must book through Paul Ainsworth as lifejackets are limited [email protected] or 07716 489 620
Guest Tickets
CADAC members are issued with an allocation of 2 Guest Tickets per season - there are no charges for these tickets.
They allow the guest to fish for Trout and Grayling only, they are dated and are only valid for the date on the ticket. The member to whom the ticket is issued to may fish for Salmon when accompanying the guest. The member is responsible for the conduct of the guest and must accompany the guest at all times - both anglers must be on the same Beat.
To book guest tickets simply mail [email protected] or phone Paul Ainsworth on 07716489620
CADAC Juniors
Thanks to the assistance of dedicated volunteers, CADAC provides a full day of fishing instruction on a monthly basis. We are extremely fortunate to have professional instructors, Level 1 and 2 coaches who teach the youngsters the finer points of fly fishing. All participants each get free membership to CADAC for the season and the instruction days are all free of charge.
For more details simply follow the instruction on the 'flyer' above.
Llangollen Maelor Exchange Tickets
The club has an exchange ticket agreement with Llangollen Maelor Angling Club. This consists of 2 separate arrangements and are as follows: -
Salmon fishing only from the 3rd March to 31st August. These tickets are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only.
Trout and Grayling tickets are available 7 days a week and all year round (seasons apply). Tickets numbers are restricted and will be issued on a 'first come first served' basis.
To book tickets contact Derek Bithell on 01978 860012
CADAC Day Tickets at Crogen
CADAC offers day tickets on the Crogen 1 Crogen 2 and Crogen 3 beats. Tickets are available from two Corwen outlets namely GM Hughes the Newsagents - Tel: 01490 413185 or Corwen Manor Tel: 01490 413196. The price of each ticket is £20 per day.


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A little over a year ago we couldn't have anticipated that our research topic would suddenly acquire such political relevance: it was a first for a British historian (Sam) and a Spanish historian (Lino) to join forces to investigate the role of ocean science in Gibraltar's diplomatic history, and soon it became apparent that it was a well-timed first.
Events have evolved rapidly since last July when the Gibraltarian government dropped large concrete blocks into Algeciras Bay, the first step in a programme designed to create an artificial reef to protect marine life in what Gibraltar considers to be its territorial waters. The reef prevents Spanish fishermen from using their nets on the bottom of the sea, and the Spanish government complained that according to the Treaty of Utrecht, signed in 1714, Britain did not have rights over any territorial waters.
Just as the British authorities had done, Spanish officials also used environmental arguments to back their claims. They argued that Gibraltar's status as a tax haven has turned it into a Mediterranean centre for bunkering, or fuelling at sea, risking contaminating waters of particular environmental value. Immediately, the political heat increased to levels reminiscent of 1969, when the government of General Franco closed the border following a four-year escalation of tensions.
Many of the arguments and practices that led to confrontations in the 1960s have been reproduced this summer. Back then, the two countries were even more antipathetic, since Spain was denied access to Nato or to the nascent European integration institutions on the grounds of its dictatorial regime.
However, the cold war also provided ample room for co-operation, particularly since the Strait of Gibraltar had become a major defence priority for both the UK and the US. The Strait bustled with a significant quantity of the world's military and commercial maritime traffic, including an abundance of Middle Eastern oil crossing from the Suez canal into the Atlantic. Monitoring this transit and guaranteeing its security was a top priority in keeping the world economy moving.
For a time, the ocean environment of Gibraltar was a focus for collaboration rather than conflict. From 1959 onward, Nato's naval defence strategy concentrated on chokepoints through which Soviet submarines could find their way into the Atlantic and potentially make a mess worthy of Sean Connery's The Hunt for Red October.
Detecting these submarines was no easy task, as not all traditional methods worked for nuclear-fuelled vessels. Immune to radar detection, because they didn't need to surface for months, these could only be effectively tracked through expensive sonar and hydrophone systems. As it happens, temperature, salinity and pressure affected the speed and therefore the trajectory of sonar waves, and skilled captains could use deep currents to hide from the dreaded sonar "blips". The only way of efficiently surveying an oceanic chokepoint for nuclear submarines was to get a clear picture of its oceanographic conditions, currents and ocean floor structure. Nato's Oceanographic Commission endeavored to do just that at the Strait of Gibraltar.
The study of deep currents at the Strait, for military purposes, employed some of the best researchers in the field for the next 30 years. It also triggered indirect co-operation between Spain and Nato, since most of the Strait and Alboran sea were in Spanish territorial waters. The US had carefully placed two of its major military bases in Spanish territory at either end of the Strait, at Rota and Cartagena. In the middle lay the Rock of Gibraltar, which became Nato's prime military base in the Western Mediterranean. Inevitably, the UK and Spain were forced to co-operate on several oceanographic expeditions and they even discussed working together in the laying of a fixed system of sonar and hydrophone devices across to North Africa.
Despite the deteriorating diplomatic relations during the mid-1960s, the perception of a common threat meant that oceanography became a topic on which both countries could work together. The British and Spanish admiralties set up several collaborative schemes. Geographical issues eventually trumped geopolitical issues, however, as Spain realised that furthering co-operation amounted to recognising Gibraltar's territorial waters. When its offer to the UK of full collaboration in exchange for sovereignty was rejected, the relationship came to an end.
As with this summer, events then deteriorated rapidly: Spain took the UK to the UN's decolonisation committee in 1965, a year later the UK organised a referendum for self-determination, and by 1969 the border between Spain and the UK at Gibraltar was closed and would remain so for the next 20 years.
That wasn't the end of science at the Strait, though. Oceanographic research at Gibraltar continued through the 70s and 80s and into the 90s. When the cold war came to an end and security priorities moved from submarines to more pressing threats, research traditions that had been focused on currents moved into fields related to environmental sciences, particularly to climate change and how exchanges between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic affected temperature at a global scale.
In this case as in others, knowledge of the Earth had bolstered cold war surveillance of the enemy, leading to even greater scientific monitoring of the Earth. One of the legacies of this is the datasets that resulted: they provide the information on which much climate science, such as that discussed at the recent IPCC in Sweden, is constructed.
Today, environmental science in Gibraltar is tied up in conflict once again. Artificial reefs such as the one constructed this summer by the Gibraltarians have been constructed elsewhere by the Spanish, so why is reef off Gibraltar different? Then, as today, the environment remains a proxy for geopolitics.
• Sam Robinson is a doctoral student at the University of Manchester, and Lino Camprubi is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and both are members of the Earth Under Surveillance project, which is funded by the European Research Council. Sam's PhD is on the role of ocean science in the British cold war state. Lino is the author of the forthcoming book Engineers and the Making of the Francoist Regime, to be published by MIT Press in 2014.


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The Watchtower Society - Comical "Counsel" Not Found in the Bible...or Anywhere Else!
"Consider, too, the fact that Jehovah's organization alone, in all the earth, is directed by God's holy spirit or active force... To it alone God's Sacred Word, the Bible, is not a sealed book." - Watchtower July 1, 1973 pg.402
As stated countless times in the Watchtower, Awake, Golden Age and other publications...the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is the only organization or collection of people on earth today that are directed by holy spirit and have understanding of the Bible. The rest of us simply have to go to "the Society" if we are to have a relationship with God or to understand His Word.
In the past, this group was said to include all those of the 144,000 still alive on earth today. They are called 'the anointed' by Jehovah's Witnesses. The Watchtower states clearly that this group is the primary reason for the Bible; they alone have unique understanding. However, as of October of 2013 at the Annual Meeting of the organization, this group now only consists of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses; eight men who reside in Brooklyn, New York. This group is often referred to as 'the faithful and discreet slave class.'
"[A mature Christian] has complete confidence in the truth as it is revealed by Jehovah God through his Son, Jesus Christ, and "the faithful and discreet slave." Watchtower August 1, 2001 pg.14
As noted thousands of times over in Witness literature, there is never a reason to question these men nor their interpretations of the Bible. Furthermore, they have carte blanche in what is considered 'good counsel' within the pages of their literature. To question anything they decide or write to the congregation is considered putting yourself in opposition to God himself.
Imagine the weight of being the organization...or men...on earth today to translate God's thoughts to paper! With the force of God himself behind them, a person investigating Jehovah's Witnesses or the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society should find well over one hundred years of incredible wisdom!
If you're a person looking into Jehovah's Witnesses or the Watchtower Society...
- What sorts of 'nuggets of wisdom' has God personally shared with them as an organization?
- As God's mouthpiece since the late 1800's, what is some of their counsel printed well before it's time?
- Aside from prophecies, are their other facts, anecdotes, or life saving suggestions to be found in their publications?
Let's take a brief look into some of the 'faithful and discreet slaves' wisdom as they claim was given to them by God's Holy Spirit.
The Watchtower's Medical Genius
"Tonsillectomy is called a minor operation. If so, getting well is a double major. If any overzealous doctor condemns your tonsils go and commit suicide with a case-knife. It's cheaper and less painful." - The Golden Age April 7, 1926 p.438
While you're likely reading and rereading the quote above, rest assured, there is more 'wisdom' where that came from. There may not be a more interesting niche of material to read from the Watchtower Society than the Golden Age articles of the early 1900s.
Remember, if you're looking into Jehovah's Witnesses or the history of the Watchtower Society, it's important to look back to the very time they claim Jesus took his throne, looked all over the earth, and decided that THEY were the people that he would use to represent him moving forward. It was during this very time Jesus found them the finest among mankind that "the Society" was printing some of the most bizarre and downright humorous material they ever printed.
I want to include some of my all time favorites. However, I encourage you to look these up and read them with your own eyes. Remember, the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is God's chosen mouthpiece to mankind. Without them, you cannot come to know God or the Bible. So as you consider these next quotes, keep in mind that they claim this information comes from God himself:
- "It has never been proven that a single disease is due to germs." - The Golden Age, January 16, 1924, pg. 250
- "The earlier in the forenoon you take the sun bath, the greater will be the beneficial effect, because you get more of the ultra-violet rays, which are healing." - The Golden Age 1933 September 13 pg.777
- "A subscriber.... finds a drop or two of kerosene excellent for quickly cleaning sinks and bathtubs; it cuts the dirt immediately and leaves no odor; and when applied to cuts the cuts heal sooner. Try it." - Consolation December 1, 1931 pg.12
- "Do not use X-Rays... they are destructive and sure to harm the grandchildren of those exposed to them." - The Golden Age September 23, 1936 pg.828
- "In the future man will get his food directly from the sun." - The Golden Age Oct 5, 1927 pg.10
And who needs a blood transfusion when you can just drink a glass of orange juice:
- "one cup of sweet orange juice by mouth answers any emergency in which blood transfusions would be used." The Golden Age, July 25, 1928, page 679
Can you imagine what modern day science and medicine could do with this tidbit, brought to the Watchtower by God himself:
- "Cancer ...Here is a herbal remedy that has cured many very severe cases. Violet leaves, yellow dock, red clover tops..." - The Golden Age February 6th, 1929
As you read that small sampling of "Godly wisdom" written by God's representatives on earth, you may likely decide you no longer need the care of a professional doctor. (sarcasm mine). Please don't try these suggestions at home.
While reading such 'suggestions' can be very funny, consider what it was like for those that read this nonsense at the time it was written! They to were subjected to the constant reminder that only this group has God's blessing and Holy Spirit. The trust a person puts in someone that claims to represent God is without question. Clearly, the counsel above was NOT from God. However, those that followed it during those time periods believed it was. Despite the humor and utter stupidity of the things written by this organization, they continue to claim that they alone have God's direction.
But such medical marvels aren't reserved for years in the past. In recent times, the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society continues to churn out 'information' that a Jehovah's Witness is expected to obey.
Consider the Watchtower's view on sterilization or vasectomies. They continue to claim these are God's views. Notice the heavy handed way a personal decision is handled, should it become 'known' a man has had a vasectomy:
"This would reflect mature sensitivity to Scriptural indications. Yet, what if it became publicly known that a Christian blithely disregarded God's evaluations? Would not others doubt whether he (or, she) was a good example, having a reputation of making decisions in harmony with the Bible? Such a disturbing blemish on one's reputation could, of course, affect a minister's being qualified for special privileges of service, though that might not be so if one had in ignorance had this procedure performed." - Watchtower 1999 Jun 15 pp.27-28
So if a man decides on a vasectomy, his decision making ability was marred by this 'disturbing' act.
This is but a sample of the endless counsel given by the Watchtower Society. Their blood policy is an article that will be written at another time. Needless to say, it needs it's own space in order to capture the absurdity of this doctrine with any respect.
Heavy Hand Holding is a Sin...and Other Musings
The Watchtower Society has made every effort to wedge themselves into every personal decision a person may face. For example, they are notorious for commenting on such intimate things as oral sex, bedroom play and other personal matters between married couples. There is no question that much of what they have stated is blessed by God, it has caused a great deal of anguish, even divorce in many marriages.
But they don't stop there. They went through quite a period of 'inspiration' where someone within the ranks of leadership were obsessed with the personal habit of masturbation. It was then that millions were treated to this nugget of wisdom:
"Weakly giving in to sexual desires by masturbation will certainly not give you strength when faced with a situation tempting you to commit fornication-or even homosexuality. Just the opposite, it cultivates wrong thinking and wrong desire. In fact, masturbation can lead into homosexuality." - Your Youth (1976) Chapter 5 Masturbation and Homosexuality, pg.39
When such counsel isn't bordering on devastation, it can actually be incredibly humorous. Consider an example of how one writers personal opinion can become a 'rule' within the ranks of Jehovah's Witnesses. Consider one example from the Watchtower of November 15, 2009 on holding hands with your mate during prayer:
"When we are being represented in public prayer, we need to display reverential "fear of God." (1 Pet 2:17) There may be a proper time and place for some actions that would be inappropriate at a Christian meeting. (Eccl 3:1) For instance, suppose someone sought to have all in a group link arms or hold hands during prayer. This might offend or distract some, including visitors who do not share our beliefs. Some marriage mates might discreetly hold hands, but if they embraced each other during public prayer, those who got a glimpse of such conduct might be stumbled. They might think or get the impression that the couple was focusing on their romantic relationship instead of reverence for Jehovah. Out of deep respect for him, let us therefore "do all things for God's glory" and avoid conduct that could distract, shock or stumble anyone." - 1 Cor 10:31,32; 2 Cor 6:3.
If you are reading that paragraph and questioning whether this is really something God is concerned about... please relax and realize it is completely absurd. This paragraph became a congregation conversation. Now, those in charge in Brooklyn, don't want people to hold hands during a prayer. Next week we will learn when and how to sneeze. Yes, that sarcasm is mine also.
If these weren't enough (and there are MANY more), the Society went on a rampage against the dangers of aluminum. Yes...that aluminum.
- "[Aluminum cooking utensils are] a curse to humanity and their manufacture and use should be forbidden by law." - The Golden Age, October 26 1932 p.35
"...if ten thousand doctors swore on ten thousand Bibles that aluminum ware is harmless to human beings, I would not believe them..." - The Golden Age, July 25, 1928 pg. 695
Clearly, they had no concern for how this would affect the picnic industry. Or leftovers.
Smurfs, Pyramids and Noses
While it all sounds like a bad, bad joke...Jehovah's Witnesses were taught to hate Smurfs. While you won't find anything in writing from the Watchtower Society, it takes little effort to talk to a Witness that grew up in the 1980s and hadn't been told that the Smurfs were actually demons. At one point, there was an 'urban myth' (or was it?) that a Smurf had come to life and walked down the aisle of a Kingdom Hall. The Society taught a healthy fear of demons. Ouija boards, the zodiac, tarot cards....they were all out. Demons could come to life and harm you... that included Smurfs.
However, their 'inspired' view on pyramids is well documented. Charles Taze Russell, the self proclaimed "mouthpiece of God", was enamored with pyramids. He went so far as to measure the Great Pyramid of Gizeh's steps and used them to calculate the 'time of the end.' Yes, you read the correctly. His predecessor made sure the world was reminded of this divine information in 1925:
- "The great Pyramid of Egypt, standing as a silent and inanimated witness of the Lord, is a messenger; and its testimony speaks with great eloquence concerning the divine plan..."- Watchtower May 15, 1925 p.148
However, somehow the Holy Spirit...even God himself.... must have been confused. Because Rutherford returned with a new message just three years later:
"It is more reasonable to conclude that the great pyramid of Gizeh, as well as the other pyramids thereabout, also the sphinx, were built by the rulers of Egypt and under the directions of Satan the Devil... Then Satan put his knowledge in dead stone, which may be called Satan's' Bible, and not God's stone witness..." - Watchtower November 15, 1928 pg.344
If you find that amusing or even upsetting, I encourage you to take a look at the Divine Plan of the Ages. Particularly it's inside cover. Prepare to be educated in all things pyramid and how it relates to YOUR future.
But nowhere is the divine direction of the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society needed more than it is for those of us that have small noses. One would think a small nose would be desired by most people... but those small noses mean something!
- "The size of the nose, as also the size of the eyes, is not without significance. The small-nosed man cannot have a judicial mind, whatever his other excellencies may be. And a man whose nose upturns can no more be expected to administer justice than a pug dog can be expected to act as a shepherd." - Golden Age, January,19 1921 pg.224
After reading those words of Godly wisdom, I became more appreciative of my fat, Italian nose. Apparently, I'm perfect for administering justice.
"Test the Inspired Expressions"
While all of this may seem amusing....and trust me, it really, really is....there is also an important lesson to be found in the example of Jehovah's Witnesses.
No matter what it is that we read, hear or see, we have been invited by God to test those things to see if they are in fact reliable. To believe in men's direction is to disobey God who has plainly stated not to put 'your trust in the son's of men' (Psalms 146:3). That includes the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Instead of reshaping your life according to the opinions of eight men in 2013, I encourage everyone reading this information to use the formula found in the Bible:
"Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired expression, but test the inspired expressions to see whether they originate with God, because many false prophets have gone forth into the world." - 1 John 4:1
If you are still left with any doubt...let me assure you, having your tonsils removed is a far better option than suicide.
A SURVIVOR: Forty years in Jehovah's Witnesses; 11 years as a congregation elder, Darrin Hart is the author of the eBook: Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses - Practical Thoughts to Help You Survive and Thrive.
What Say You?
Do you believe the Watchtower Bible & Tract Society is inspired of God?
Good Reading
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Ha, I threw out that youth book. Total garbage.
Why does your article on women end saying you spent 16 years as an elder and this article says you spent 11 years as an elder? Just wondering.
this is definitely a well written and very organized hub. you have done a thorough job with this one. i was associated with this group many years ago but they just didn't click with me.their ideology appears to be based more on their own opinions not God's. be well and happy hubbing