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A viewer asks: “Creator has frequently stressed the necessity of adding specificity to prayer requests, but how far is the optimal level? Take coronary heart disease. Is it optimal to specify the biochemistry that needs addressing to mitigate risk, for example: “Minimize arterial plaque creation, excess blood sugar, inflammation and oxidative stress, slow fat buildup and foam cell formation in the artery wall, maintain healthy blood pressure, smooth blood flow, and flexible arteries to reduce stress on plaques, prevent rupture or clot formation, and reduce mechanical stress on plaques to prevent cracks and avoid blood clots?” Does it help to be this specific for other health conditions?”60 views0 answers0 votes
In recent protests across Iran, official sources report at least 5,000 fatalities, including around 500 security personnel. This figure marks a significant escalation in the violence that has unfolded since demonstrations began on December 28, triggered by a sharp decline in the value of the rial. Initially sparked by economic discontent, the protests swiftly evolved into a widespread Anti-Government Movement, demanding the resignation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. An Iranian official attributed the high death toll to external influences, specifically pointing to “Israel and armed groups abroad.” The government has indicated that the current death toll is unlikely to increase significantly. However, human rights organizations have reported that security forces have killed many protesters, with over 20,000 arrests linked to the unrest. The Iranian government imposed an internet blackout on January 8, complicating efforts to ascertain the true extent of the casualties and limiting humanitarian organizations’ ability to respond. Estimates from independent sources suggest that protester deaths could have reached 6,000 in a matter of days during the blackout.70 views0 answers0 votes
In the news is “…a scheme that involved exchanging government SNAP benefits for cash at a discount, selling ineligible items like liquor and beer, and even profiting from “MannaPacks”—humanitarian rice meal packs intended for global aid, which were sold for $8 each. Undercover operations confirmed the fraud, with agents witnessing cash trafficking and noting that the stores generated minimal legitimate revenue. That wasn’t some petty scam; it was part of a massive fraud ring run by Haitian nationals in Boston. At the same time, another scheme operated by Yemeni nationals in New York was busy pulling off a similar heist. Combined, these criminal enterprises are charged with stealing a staggering $27 million in taxpayer-funded food stamps. And that’s just what we know about so far. This isn’t a story about a few bad apples. This is organized crime, plain and simple. Federal authorities say the Boston ring allegedly used comically small convenience stores—we’re talking glorified closets—to launder an incredible $500,000 in SNAP benefits every single month. That’s more than six times what a typical large supermarket processes. Over in Brooklyn, it was the same story, different cast. Yemeni nationals were indicted for a racket that vacuumed up $20 million, using fake and stolen EBT cards from at least ten different states. If this sounds familiar, it should. It’s the same playbook we saw with the massive welfare fraud indictments of Somali nationals in Minnesota. This is a systemic attack on America’s welfare system.” Is this more than ordinary criminality?57 views0 answers0 votes
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