Posts by peacefulpete

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Flu is finally back in Scotland - after its 2 year holiday!

by BoogerMan in

the little demon went totally awol for 3 winters, 2019 - 2021, but now it's back with a vengeance: .

"the first minister turns to the "extraordinary levels of winter flu.

"" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64209723.

peacefulpete

The initial velocity of respiratory aerosols depends on how they are generated within and released from the respiratory tract; for example, coughing produces droplets and aerosols released at higher velocities than speaking ....

Additionally, when respiratory aerosols are exhaled, these particles are contained in an exhaled humid plume with its own speed and trajectory, which also play a role in determining the final reachable distance and direction ...

.... removal from air by deposition on surfaces.

Again: there is an overlap in precautions and mitigation measures for both droplets and aerosols (such as distancing and masks)

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Flu is finally back in Scotland - after its 2 year holiday!

by BoogerMan in

the little demon went totally awol for 3 winters, 2019 - 2021, but now it's back with a vengeance: .

"the first minister turns to the "extraordinary levels of winter flu.

"" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64209723.

peacefulpete

Read the whole article.

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Flu is finally back in Scotland - after its 2 year holiday!

by BoogerMan in

the little demon went totally awol for 3 winters, 2019 - 2021, but now it's back with a vengeance: .

"the first minister turns to the "extraordinary levels of winter flu.

"" https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-scotland-64209723.

peacefulpete

As for the changing of recommendations regarding masks for the general public, the answer is not secret nor nefarious. The masks were in short supply and the healthcare workers with greatest exposure risk needed them. At the time COVID was not pandemic and the general population was not statistically at great risk. There was wide spread hoarding if you recall. I had N95s from my autobody paint use and these were donated to local hospital who had only a few dozen left.Fauci Explains Why We Didn't Wear Masks COVID-19 Began - TheStreet

When this situation shifted, both availability improved and the disease had spread justifying general population use, the directive changed. Was this done perfectly, nothing ever is.

Regarding the value of masks now we know the virus can spread via very small particles, this is near the bottom of the science article, read this article in full:

Once the mechanisms leading to airborne transmission are fully understood—acknowledging that transmission by aerosols is largest at close range—it becomes clear there is an overlap in precautions and mitigation measures for both droplets and aerosols (such as distancing and masks), but extra considerations must be taken into account for mitigating aerosol transmission at both short and long ranges. These include attention to ventilation, airflows, mask fit and type, air filtration, and UV disinfection, as well as distinguishing measures between indoor and outdoor environments. Although our knowledge is still increasing, enough is already known to add protective measures to better protect against airborne transmission of respiratory viruses, noting that “droplet precautions” are not replaced but instead expanded.

Airborne transmission of respiratory viruses | Science

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JWs at Culture Fest

by peacefulpete in

the state university where we live has cultural festivals educating the public about art, food and music of the minorities in the community.

it is also an opportunity for some to generate a little income selling their wares and food.

the jws have successfully put up a booth right in the campus building and used it to actively proselytize and distribute literature.

peacefulpete

OK, heard back. I was told my 'church' was not qualified to participate because the guidelines prohibit overtly religious activity. Here are the rules:

Any proposed activity/display cannot serve as an overt political, religious, or propaganda platform and proselytizing is prohibited. Religious affiliated groups and individuals can provide information about international, domestic, ethnic, social justice, and charitable connections. Again, the purpose of this document is to promote and ensure the multicultural and inclusive spirit of the event so as to foster a celebration of harmony and respect for the diversity of the community.

I'm guessing they are pretending to be a charity or teach English. The director said he would investigate, and if they are proselytizing they will not be invited back.

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Bible MIRACLEs!! Are they a Myth or Emeth?

by Fisherman in

the bible records miracles such as resurrections, angels, prophecy and destructive acts of god to mention a few.

are these all a pack of lies?

how do you explain them?

peacefulpete

Was the Emeth in the title a deliberate reference to the Narnia tales? Googling the word came up with a character that realizes his error in worship and gets salvation. These tales themselves illustrate the power of narrative and imagination. A whole world was created, millions have poured over the writings unable to decide whether to condemn or praise the author.

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Bible MIRACLEs!! Are they a Myth or Emeth?

by Fisherman in

the bible records miracles such as resurrections, angels, prophecy and destructive acts of god to mention a few.

are these all a pack of lies?

how do you explain them?

peacefulpete

The David Koresh story was posted to illustrate the unflagging nature of a belief system for those invested. 30 years after losing her husband and children the mother continues to regard Koresh as prophet/messiah.

Objectively asking how other people with other faiths can believe things so contrary to logic and reason we learn about human nature and a too common weakness we have for confirmation bias and special pleading.

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feeling nothing in common

by enoughisenough in

i feel like there may be some old jw friends that i could call- they may not know i left jw- but somehow i am not inclined to.

i would have to play a game with them...i feel like i have nothing in common with them anymore.

i feel like if i did talk to them, i would want to tell them they have been duped and that will go over like a wet balloon.

peacefulpete

Yes, I sometimes feel a caring curiosity about some who I thought of as close friends. I wish them health and happiness as a friend would do, but I'm not inclined to try to find them to rekindle a friendship, time has passed, lives have changed. I have new friends and a new life. It's quite natural I suppose. Kinda like old girlfriends, some things best left behind.

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Bible MIRACLEs!! Are they a Myth or Emeth?

by Fisherman in

the bible records miracles such as resurrections, angels, prophecy and destructive acts of god to mention a few.

are these all a pack of lies?

how do you explain them?

peacefulpete

18 years after Waco, Davidians believe Koresh was God - CNN.com

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WTBTS investments

by enoughisenough in

i found this article, how be it from about 10 years ago.

https://clarencesisk.com/watchtower-investments/ i didn't even go to the end of the article, but assuming the writer knew of which he wrote, wt had/has?

stock in bot j&j and pfizer.

peacefulpete

If your retirement or other investments involve Mutual funds or ETFs (and whose doesn't) you are likely also invested in pharmaceuticals, military contractors and tobacco. Not saying the church should be but we might be also.

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Jesus Never Limited His Promies to 144K

by Sea Breeze in

what were we thinking?

mat_10:32 whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will i confess also before my father which is in heaven.. mat_10:33 but whosoever shall deny me before men, him will i also deny before my father which is in heaven.. mat_12:50 for whosoever shall do the will of my father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.. mat_16:25 for whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.. mat_18:4 whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.. mar_10:15 verily i say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of god as a little child, he shall not enter therein.. luk 6:47,48 whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, i will shew you to whom he is like: he is like a man .

which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock.

peacefulpete

Blotty, there is no shortage of opinions about every passage in Revelation, but Leolaia compiled a very well argued, exhaustive explanation using careful scholarship with restraint trying only to understand the author's intent. You are encouraged to read it carefully.