• Alarm as nearly 30 children vanish within two weeks in Cleveland #somee #cent #children #davidicke #sme #ctp

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    Alarm as nearly 30 children vanish within two weeks in Cleveland #somee #cent #children #davidicke #sme #ctp

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    Alarm as nearly 30 children vanish within two weeks in Cleveland
    Over two dozen children have gone missing in Cleveland in the first two weeks of May, police officials said, raising the alarm about the “extraordinary” surge of disappearances in the area. At least 27 kids have been reported missing between 2 and 16 May, Newburgh Heights police chief John Majoy said. The police chief, who also serves as board president for the organisation Cleveland Missing, warned that the disappearances of children aged 12-17 years have reached unprecedented levels in 2023. There's always peaks and valleys with missing persons, but this year it seems like an extraordinary year, Mr Majoy told Fox News. For some reason, in 2023, we've seen a lot more than we normally see, which is troubling in part because we don't know what's going on with some of these kids, whether they're being trafficked or whether they're involved in gang activity or drugs. According to the police chief, the majority of the cases were likely runaways, but he feared that young teenagers could also have fallen victim to predators, who could be “wolves in sheep’s clothing. There were a total of 56 active missing children cases in Cleveland as of mid-May. Most of the disappearances do not make the news unless there is an Amber Alert, he lamented, adding that solving the cases becomes difficult because often there is a lack of photos of the victims. Mr Majoy emphasised that he has never seen such high numbers of missing children in his 33-year career. It's a silent crime that happens right under our noses, he said. The problem is where are they? Where do they go? They can be in a drug house or farmed to prostitution or caught up in drug trafficking or gangs.” He added that when teenagers become desperate, they join gangs for protection, which leads to initiation crimes like carjackings and robberies, they sell their bodies, or they use drugs. In an effort to combat the rise in disappearances in Cleveland and other areas in northern Ohio, US Marshals launched “Operation We Will Find You” in May. “The Marshals Service is fully committed to assisting federal, state, and local agencies with locating and recovering endangered missing children,” US marshal Pete Elliott said in a statement, according to the New York Post. Investigators combed through cases in Cleveland, Toledo, Akron and other surrounding counties to find the missing childen, which led to locating some of the minors as far away as California and Arizona. Read More: Alarm as nearly 30 children vanish within two weeks in Cleveland [trap-banner]
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    Waking up this Saturday morning, I didn’t expect that my Bible story about financial freedom will be upvoted by the curators on Hive, LeoFinance, and other front ends, and particularly @leo.voter. Consequently, I got motivated to continue this morning with the third part of this series on The Way to Financial Freedom. I also intend to submit this present article to the Zealy campaign to complete The Writer Quest under Weekly Side Quests.
    Before I proceed, let me just share with you the first two articles I published in this series to provide a sense of continuity. I consider this important to consider the specific context I have in mind to avoid possible misconceptions:


    The Way to Financial Freedom Part 1


    The Way to Financial Freedom Part 2


    After providing the links above to my previous article, I now feel at ease to resume the second part of our content in this story taken from the Old Testament. This time, I want to share an overview of three basic principles taken from Exodus Chapter 1 about the evil of tyranny and oppression.
    Three Basic Principles
    Political oppression is a result of ignorance, vs. 1 -8.
    To apply this insight to our time is unthinkable for our generation prides itself on living in The Information Age. But the kind of ignorance I am referring to based on our story is not the lack of technical or professional information, but the absence of historical knowledge. As the popular saying goes, “Ignorance of the past is bound to repeat its mistake.” And this is the kind of ignorance that we see here.
    For your information, there is a long time gap between the closing of the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and the opening of the second book, Exodus. During that interval, Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died. And at the same time, Genesis concluded with a moderate size of Israel prospering in Egypt while Exodus starts with a nation-sized Israel suffering slavery in Egypt. And the primary cause of this slavery was ignorance of the past. Particularly, it was ignorance of Joseph and how his God saved Egypt and made its name great. Such ignorance resulted in a risky decision that would endanger the future of the nation. Pharaoh committed not only an erroneous economic decision by enslaving productive people but also placed Egypt in great danger by challenging the God of Israel.
    Notice here is the difference between the Pharaoh of Joseph's time and the Pharaoh of Moses' time. Both were kings, but their response to the God of Israel was different. In the case of the Pharaoh of Joseph's day, he acknowledged Joseph's access to accurate secret knowledge, and he honored him and his family, granting Joseph power and authority over Egypt. That Pharaoh bowed down to God's sovereignty and God's word. As a result, God blessed his kingdom.
    In contrast, the Pharaoh of Moses' time was ignorant of Joseph and his deeds and oppressed the Israelites with forced labor. Such a mistake was both an economic disaster and a direct challenge to the God of Israel.
    We see in this story that ignorance of the past is a very dangerous thing. Many people, particularly policymakers, ignore not only the lessons of the past but also the applicability of God's law in our time. As a result of this kind of ignorance, the world now is in a serious crisis. And instead of returning to God and his law and sound economic practice, civil governments continue to despise either knowing or unknowingly the law of God in their destructive monetary and public policies.
    Take for instance the zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP) and negative interest rate policy (NIRP). Such policies were not only punishing the savers but robbing the people of their savings. These policies discourage saving and promote borrowing. As King Solomon said, "The borrower is a slave to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). And so, debt is a form of slavery and it is very popular in our time. Today, the entire global economy is operating based on debt. Nations, corporations, and families are immersed in debt. Debt is the modern version of ancient oppression and slavery.
    I think not until our generation will return to the serious study of God's law and apply it to our time, we cannot escape the present crisis. I also believe that the study and application of God's law must first start with Christian families and Christian churches. Through the witness of the Christian Church, society will be changed.
    Oppression is promoted through popular political speech, vs. 9-14.
    Pharaoh said, "Look, the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country." Something is wrong with this political speech. The King didn't like the Israelites, particularly their growing number. The King was afraid that the Jews might join their enemies and leave the country. And so, to prevent the dangers caused by population growth, war threat, and massive exodus, Pharaoh came up with a solution: slavery.
    This is wrong because the Israelites came to Egypt a generation ago as free people. Egypt has been blessed economically through the productivity of the Jews. By making them slaves, Pharaoh was depriving them of their basic human right, to live free. And not only that, Pharaoh expected the Jews to remain productive to contribute to the national economy under tyrannical rule. Pharaoh wanted economic growth despite his violation of God's law. Such public policy would certainly end in disaster.
    All the human capital of the Jews was focused to serve Pharaoh's end. It was such a great waste of human capital. Like Pharaoh, many socialists in the past such as Hitler, Mao Zedong, Lenin, and Stalin committed great mistakes by wasting both the lives and the resources of their people under tyrannical rule. Many central planners these days ignore the lessons of the past and they keep repeating the mistakes of the past. These modern versions of tyranny are wasteful and ultimately self-destructive.
    Again, as God's people, we must know what the law of God says about these things. Without such knowledge, we will unknowingly embrace ideas that are in reality disastrous not only to us and the society at large but also to the next generation. Only the law of God can give us the wisdom to discern whether a political speech is consistent with the teachings of the Bible or not.
    Oppression is justified through unjust laws, vs. 15 – 22.
    Pharaoh thought that by oppressing the Jews, their number would decrease. But the Bible said, "The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so, the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites." Realizing that his original plan failed, Pharaoh came up with another evil plan: to kill the Jewish boy infants. However, the midwives feared God and did not obey what the King told them. This is an example of civil disobedience against a tyrannical law. And so, Pharaoh made a wicked law: throw every boy that is born into the Nile. The law has been weaponized to kill infants. Yes, legislators no longer make laws with the outright intent of killing people, but they are done nevertheless in a more subtle way. A scrutiny of many laws in our time, and you will see how destructive they are to life, freedom, and property.
    Here, political leaders make laws to justify their tyranny and oppression. The order of Pharaoh was legal as far as Egyptian law is concerned. Without the law of God, there is no way we can say whether such a law is just or not. Nations' laws are under God's law. If political leaders are making laws against the law of God, we as Christians should follow what the Hebrew midwives did. In the New Testament, Peter said, "We must obey God rather than men!" Many politicians these days think that the law of God has nothing to say about public policy, and so they make laws and policies, which are contrary to God's law. Popular examples of these include abortion, same-sex marriage, and the current monetary system. In the eyes of God, these are murder, immorality, and theft. By making these kinds of laws, civil governments have made sins legal.
    And so, we see that Exodus chapter 1 teaches us that ignorance of the past results in oppression, popular political speech promotes oppression, and unjust laws justify oppression. This type of oppression did not stop in Moses' time. The spirit of the Pharaoh of Moses’ time still lives especially in a time of crisis where we live right now.
    When governments and politicians ignore the law of God and make humanistic laws and economic decisions, nations suffer from a new kind of slavery. Yes, by knowing the truth that is in Jesus, we are now set free from the power of sin, including legal plunder. And one of its most subtle forms is the existing monetary system of fiat currency. To explain the character and nature of fiat currency would require longer elaboration, which is impossible for us to achieve in this short article. What I intend to do is to offer you a way to understand our current situation for you to find a way out of financial slavery. And there is no better way to do that than to understand what is currently happening in the world of finance and technology. And that will be the topic for the next three articles.
    Grace and peace!
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    Waking up this Saturday morning, I didn’t expect that my Bible story about financial freedom will be upvoted by the curators on Hive, LeoFinance, and other front ends, and particularly @leo.voter. Consequently, I got motivated to continue this morning with the third part of this series on The Way to Financial Freedom. I also intend to submit this present article to the Zealy campaign to complete The Writer Quest under Weekly Side Quests.
    Before I proceed, let me just share with you the first two articles I published in this series to provide a sense of continuity. I consider this important to consider the specific context I have in mind to avoid possible misconceptions:


    The Way to Financial Freedom Part 1


    The Way to Financial Freedom Part 2


    After providing the links above to my previous article, I now feel at ease to resume the second part of our content in this story taken from the Old Testament. This time, I want to share an overview of three basic principles taken from Exodus Chapter 1 about the evil of tyranny and oppression.
    Three Basic Principles
    Political oppression is a result of ignorance, vs. 1 -8.
    To apply this insight to our time is unthinkable for our generation prides itself on living in The Information Age. But the kind of ignorance I am referring to based on our story is not the lack of technical or professional information, but the absence of historical knowledge. As the popular saying goes, “Ignorance of the past is bound to repeat its mistake.” And this is the kind of ignorance that we see here.
    For your information, there is a long time gap between the closing of the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and the opening of the second book, Exodus. During that interval, Joseph and all his brothers and all that generation died. And at the same time, Genesis concluded with a moderate size of Israel prospering in Egypt while Exodus starts with a nation-sized Israel suffering slavery in Egypt. And the primary cause of this slavery was ignorance of the past. Particularly, it was ignorance of Joseph and how his God saved Egypt and made its name great. Such ignorance resulted in a risky decision that would endanger the future of the nation. Pharaoh committed not only an erroneous economic decision by enslaving productive people but also placed Egypt in great danger by challenging the God of Israel.
    Notice here is the difference between the Pharaoh of Joseph's time and the Pharaoh of Moses' time. Both were kings, but their response to the God of Israel was different. In the case of the Pharaoh of Joseph's day, he acknowledged Joseph's access to accurate secret knowledge, and he honored him and his family, granting Joseph power and authority over Egypt. That Pharaoh bowed down to God's sovereignty and God's word. As a result, God blessed his kingdom.
    In contrast, the Pharaoh of Moses' time was ignorant of Joseph and his deeds and oppressed the Israelites with forced labor. Such a mistake was both an economic disaster and a direct challenge to the God of Israel.
    We see in this story that ignorance of the past is a very dangerous thing. Many people, particularly policymakers, ignore not only the lessons of the past but also the applicability of God's law in our time. As a result of this kind of ignorance, the world now is in a serious crisis. And instead of returning to God and his law and sound economic practice, civil governments continue to despise either knowing or unknowingly the law of God in their destructive monetary and public policies.
    Take for instance the zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP) and negative interest rate policy (NIRP). Such policies were not only punishing the savers but robbing the people of their savings. These policies discourage saving and promote borrowing. As King Solomon said, "The borrower is a slave to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). And so, debt is a form of slavery and it is very popular in our time. Today, the entire global economy is operating based on debt. Nations, corporations, and families are immersed in debt. Debt is the modern version of ancient oppression and slavery.
    I think not until our generation will return to the serious study of God's law and apply it to our time, we cannot escape the present crisis. I also believe that the study and application of God's law must first start with Christian families and Christian churches. Through the witness of the Christian Church, society will be changed.
    Oppression is promoted through popular political speech, vs. 9-14.
    Pharaoh said, "Look, the Israelites have become much too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us and leave the country." Something is wrong with this political speech. The King didn't like the Israelites, particularly their growing number. The King was afraid that the Jews might join their enemies and leave the country. And so, to prevent the dangers caused by population growth, war threat, and massive exodus, Pharaoh came up with a solution: slavery.
    This is wrong because the Israelites came to Egypt a generation ago as free people. Egypt has been blessed economically through the productivity of the Jews. By making them slaves, Pharaoh was depriving them of their basic human right, to live free. And not only that, Pharaoh expected the Jews to remain productive to contribute to the national economy under tyrannical rule. Pharaoh wanted economic growth despite his violation of God's law. Such public policy would certainly end in disaster.
    All the human capital of the Jews was focused to serve Pharaoh's end. It was such a great waste of human capital. Like Pharaoh, many socialists in the past such as Hitler, Mao Zedong, Lenin, and Stalin committed great mistakes by wasting both the lives and the resources of their people under tyrannical rule. Many central planners these days ignore the lessons of the past and they keep repeating the mistakes of the past. These modern versions of tyranny are wasteful and ultimately self-destructive.
    Again, as God's people, we must know what the law of God says about these things. Without such knowledge, we will unknowingly embrace ideas that are in reality disastrous not only to us and the society at large but also to the next generation. Only the law of God can give us the wisdom to discern whether a political speech is consistent with the teachings of the Bible or not.
    Oppression is justified through unjust laws, vs. 15 – 22.
    Pharaoh thought that by oppressing the Jews, their number would decrease. But the Bible said, "The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so, the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites." Realizing that his original plan failed, Pharaoh came up with another evil plan: to kill the Jewish boy infants. However, the midwives feared God and did not obey what the King told them. This is an example of civil disobedience against a tyrannical law. And so, Pharaoh made a wicked law: throw every boy that is born into the Nile. The law has been weaponized to kill infants. Yes, legislators no longer make laws with the outright intent of killing people, but they are done nevertheless in a more subtle way. A scrutiny of many laws in our time, and you will see how destructive they are to life, freedom, and property.
    Here, political leaders make laws to justify their tyranny and oppression. The order of Pharaoh was legal as far as Egyptian law is concerned. Without the law of God, there is no way we can say whether such a law is just or not. Nations' laws are under God's law. If political leaders are making laws against the law of God, we as Christians should follow what the Hebrew midwives did. In the New Testament, Peter said, "We must obey God rather than men!" Many politicians these days think that the law of God has nothing to say about public policy, and so they make laws and policies, which are contrary to God's law. Popular examples of these include abortion, same-sex marriage, and the current monetary system. In the eyes of God, these are murder, immorality, and theft. By making these kinds of laws, civil governments have made sins legal.
    And so, we see that Exodus chapter 1 teaches us that ignorance of the past results in oppression, popular political speech promotes oppression, and unjust laws justify oppression. This type of oppression did not stop in Moses' time. The spirit of the Pharaoh of Moses’ time still lives especially in a time of crisis where we live right now.
    When governments and politicians ignore the law of God and make humanistic laws and economic decisions, nations suffer from a new kind of slavery. Yes, by knowing the truth that is in Jesus, we are now set free from the power of sin, including legal plunder. And one of its most subtle forms is the existing monetary system of fiat currency. To explain the character and nature of fiat currency would require longer elaboration, which is impossible for us to achieve in this short article. What I intend to do is to offer you a way to understand our current situation for you to find a way out of financial slavery. And there is no better way to do that than to understand what is currently happening in the world of finance and technology. And that will be the topic for the next three articles.
    Grace and peace!
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  • "God loves and celebrates life. So must we."

    You make known to me the path of life… (Psalm 16:11)

    For many in America today, the advent of June signals the beginning of what has been labeled “Pride Month” by the activist Left. Originally linked to what is called the “Stonewall Uprising,” Pride Month symbolizes glowing affirmation of LGBTQ identity.

    All June long, corporations and cultural institutions practically trip over themselves to promote their involvement in Pride Month, putting many Christians (or people who simply hold to a traditional sexual ethic) in difficult spots. When we try to watch a show at the end of a workday, our entertainment platforms drive us to Pride Month content. When buying a tube of toothpaste at our local big-box store, Pride Month displays greet us. When we watch sports, teams wear rainbow patches to celebrate Pride Month. The celebration of LGBTQ identity feels ubiquitous, and belies the claim that our public square is “neutral” and closed to assertive worldviews.

    𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
    From many angles, the entire tone of June in America has shifted. It is one of aggressive approval of a heart attitude that the Word of God rebukes in no uncertain terms: pride. To be proud in one’s natural instincts and desires is to go against God at full velocity. It is to put oneself under certain threat of eternal judgment. Sin, after all, is at base nothing other than pride — it is choosing one’s way over God’s way, and one’s instinctual desires over God’s eternal truth. How we Christians should tremble and pray for all who exult in Pride Month. How we should reach out to them, and proclaim Christ in love to fellow sinners just like us.

    But we should not stop there. We have our own cause to celebrate in June. Our cause, quite simply, is life. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the devastatingly inhumane court decision that since 1973 has enabled the destruction of millions upon millions of children. In the long annals of public jurisprudence, one can scarcely find a more wicked measure than Roe. Yet in his all-wise providence, God saw fit to strike Roe down right in the middle of Pride Month. What a rebuke! What an otherworldly intervention.

    It’s hard to underplay just how shocking this development was and is. News of the coming overturning of Roe started leaking in early May 2022. Personally, I happened to be flying into D.C. for FRC meetings just as this news broke. It seemed too wonderful to be true: the most monstrously evil decision in modern American history was going to be struck down? The night after word got out, FRC staffer David Closson and I went to the Supreme Court. The tone was one of rage as countless young men and women protested the news. I scarcely knew what to do as David and I wound our way through the huge — and very angry — crowds. Was this real life?

    𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡
    It was indeed real life. But those days of dazed wonderment are over. Now, as in ancient Israel, have come the days of settled joy. No, the fight against abortion is not over, not by a long shot. But believers should celebrate genuinely God-given victories. We who are saved by grace would be ungrateful children indeed if we did not honor this great outcome in the public square, one akin to the ban on slavery in Wilberforce’s day. Toward that end, here’s my encouragement: all through June, celebrate “Life Month.”

    We should not do so in an obnoxious way. We are not fighting flesh and blood, after all. But in days that feel so dark, God has given us a great victory. This means that June is no longer a month for exalting human pride; June is a month for exalting God’s greatness. It is a time to rejoice in God’s gift of life, natural life, and spiritual life. God is our Creator, making every image-bearer such that every single unborn child has God-given dignity, worth, and purpose. God is also our Redeemer, making dead sinners live through the gospel message (Romans 1:16).

    There is no better message than this. It is far, far greater than the pagan gospel, the message that you will find true happiness by embracing your natural instincts and then finding affirmation from others in them. This is no gospel at all, in reality, and it leads to fleshly captivity. But according to the true gospel, there is a way out of this enslavement. God is not only Creator and Redeemer, but Lord. The risen and ascended Christ rules the cosmos. At present, his rule is a spiritual rule, calling us to forsake the flesh, join the visible church as members, and live by grace as salt and light in this realm. In human pride, there is slavery; in Christ alone, there is freedom.

    𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞
    Our world loves death, for death is what following the father of lies gets you. But Christians love life, for life is what God delights to form, naturally but especially spiritually. So, in June, I encourage you: celebrate Life Month. Praise God for his grace. Share your celebration on social media. Create graphics and images, and promote them. Do podcasts about this. Don’t be silent; don’t be intimidated by our pagan culture into muteness. Speak, and don’t stop speaking. Pray, and don’t stop praying.

    Start serving at a pro-life work. In fact, work against abortion any way you can, recognizing the murder of an unborn child as a genuine crime, whatever complex factors may lead to the pursuit of one. Calmly engage someone who is celebrating Pride Month, and proclaim Christ to them. Lovingly tell them the truth about sin and the hope that is in Christ. No one is too far gone for God to save them. And no one who is saved is a hopeless case, an abandoned child of God, or too much of a spiritual failure to grow in grace. I repeat myself: for all of us, there is hope, infinite hope, in Christ (Colossians 1:27).

    June is Life Month. It cannot be otherwise. In June 2022, the Lord of heaven and earth saw fit to strike down the chief “right” (and rite) of the liberal worldview in the very month when that worldview was most glorified and praised. What an incredible move this was. God, you see, is not mocked. Nor is God asleep. To the contrary, the living personal God is active and working. This God is the God of dramatic reversals and breathtaking miracles. This God loves and celebrates life.

    𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑂𝑤𝑒𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛, 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑.
    "God loves and celebrates life. So must we."

    You make known to me the path of life… (Psalm 16:11)

    For many in America today, the advent of June signals the beginning of what has been labeled “Pride Month” by the activist Left. Originally linked to what is called the “Stonewall Uprising,” Pride Month symbolizes glowing affirmation of LGBTQ identity.

    All June long, corporations and cultural institutions practically trip over themselves to promote their involvement in Pride Month, putting many Christians (or people who simply hold to a traditional sexual ethic) in difficult spots. When we try to watch a show at the end of a workday, our entertainment platforms drive us to Pride Month content. When buying a tube of toothpaste at our local big-box store, Pride Month displays greet us. When we watch sports, teams wear rainbow patches to celebrate Pride Month. The celebration of LGBTQ identity feels ubiquitous, and belies the claim that our public square is “neutral” and closed to assertive worldviews.

    𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬
    From many angles, the entire tone of June in America has shifted. It is one of aggressive approval of a heart attitude that the Word of God rebukes in no uncertain terms: pride. To be proud in one’s natural instincts and desires is to go against God at full velocity. It is to put oneself under certain threat of eternal judgment. Sin, after all, is at base nothing other than pride — it is choosing one’s way over God’s way, and one’s instinctual desires over God’s eternal truth. How we Christians should tremble and pray for all who exult in Pride Month. How we should reach out to them, and proclaim Christ in love to fellow sinners just like us.

    But we should not stop there. We have our own cause to celebrate in June. Our cause, quite simply, is life. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the devastatingly inhumane court decision that since 1973 has enabled the destruction of millions upon millions of children. In the long annals of public jurisprudence, one can scarcely find a more wicked measure than Roe. Yet in his all-wise providence, God saw fit to strike Roe down right in the middle of Pride Month. What a rebuke! What an otherworldly intervention.

    It’s hard to underplay just how shocking this development was and is. News of the coming overturning of Roe started leaking in early May 2022. Personally, I happened to be flying into D.C. for FRC meetings just as this news broke. It seemed too wonderful to be true: the most monstrously evil decision in modern American history was going to be struck down? The night after word got out, FRC staffer David Closson and I went to the Supreme Court. The tone was one of rage as countless young men and women protested the news. I scarcely knew what to do as David and I wound our way through the huge — and very angry — crowds. Was this real life?

    𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡
    It was indeed real life. But those days of dazed wonderment are over. Now, as in ancient Israel, have come the days of settled joy. No, the fight against abortion is not over, not by a long shot. But believers should celebrate genuinely God-given victories. We who are saved by grace would be ungrateful children indeed if we did not honor this great outcome in the public square, one akin to the ban on slavery in Wilberforce’s day. Toward that end, here’s my encouragement: all through June, celebrate “Life Month.”

    We should not do so in an obnoxious way. We are not fighting flesh and blood, after all. But in days that feel so dark, God has given us a great victory. This means that June is no longer a month for exalting human pride; June is a month for exalting God’s greatness. It is a time to rejoice in God’s gift of life, natural life, and spiritual life. God is our Creator, making every image-bearer such that every single unborn child has God-given dignity, worth, and purpose. God is also our Redeemer, making dead sinners live through the gospel message (Romans 1:16).

    There is no better message than this. It is far, far greater than the pagan gospel, the message that you will find true happiness by embracing your natural instincts and then finding affirmation from others in them. This is no gospel at all, in reality, and it leads to fleshly captivity. But according to the true gospel, there is a way out of this enslavement. God is not only Creator and Redeemer, but Lord. The risen and ascended Christ rules the cosmos. At present, his rule is a spiritual rule, calling us to forsake the flesh, join the visible church as members, and live by grace as salt and light in this realm. In human pride, there is slavery; in Christ alone, there is freedom.

    𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞
    Our world loves death, for death is what following the father of lies gets you. But Christians love life, for life is what God delights to form, naturally but especially spiritually. So, in June, I encourage you: celebrate Life Month. Praise God for his grace. Share your celebration on social media. Create graphics and images, and promote them. Do podcasts about this. Don’t be silent; don’t be intimidated by our pagan culture into muteness. Speak, and don’t stop speaking. Pray, and don’t stop praying.

    Start serving at a pro-life work. In fact, work against abortion any way you can, recognizing the murder of an unborn child as a genuine crime, whatever complex factors may lead to the pursuit of one. Calmly engage someone who is celebrating Pride Month, and proclaim Christ to them. Lovingly tell them the truth about sin and the hope that is in Christ. No one is too far gone for God to save them. And no one who is saved is a hopeless case, an abandoned child of God, or too much of a spiritual failure to grow in grace. I repeat myself: for all of us, there is hope, infinite hope, in Christ (Colossians 1:27).

    June is Life Month. It cannot be otherwise. In June 2022, the Lord of heaven and earth saw fit to strike down the chief “right” (and rite) of the liberal worldview in the very month when that worldview was most glorified and praised. What an incredible move this was. God, you see, is not mocked. Nor is God asleep. To the contrary, the living personal God is active and working. This God is the God of dramatic reversals and breathtaking miracles. This God loves and celebrates life.

    𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑂𝑤𝑒𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛, 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑊𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑡𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑.
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  • I purchased a batch of exquisitely hand-picked strawberries from a lush forest, and I must say, the aroma they possess is truly remarkable. These vibrant gems are destined to enhance my daily smoothies, adding a burst of natural sweetness and refreshing flavour to my routine.
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    I purchased a batch of exquisitely hand-picked strawberries from a lush forest, and I must say, the aroma they possess is truly remarkable. These vibrant gems are destined to enhance my daily smoothies, adding a burst of natural sweetness and refreshing flavour to my routine.
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  • If you're familiar with cryptocurrency, you've probably heard of Dogecoin - the meme-inspired cryptocurrency that has gained a lot of attention this year. However, you may not have heard of "Doginals" and "DRC-20" tokens, which are also creating buzz in the Dogecoin ecosystem.
    Doginals are tokens created by users of Dogecoin who copied the architecture enabled by "Ordinals" - a protocol that allows for Inscriptions on the Bitcoin and Litecoin networks. Essentially, Doginals are tokens built on top of the Dogecoin blockchain using the same technology as DRC-20 tokens.
    DRC-20 tokens are similar to ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network. They are a standard protocol for creating tokens on the Dogecoin blockchain, and they can be used for a variety of purposes including gaming, loyalty programs, and crowdfunding. However, DRC-20 tokens have also caused concern among some developers due to the potential for network congestion and scalability issues.
    Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, if you're interested in Dogecoin, you might have heard of two new buzzwords - Doginals and DRC-20 tokens. In my previous tweet, I introduced these new terms. Now, let's dive into how to deploy, mint, and transfer Doginal or DRC-20 tokens on the Dogecoin network.
    To deploy a DRC-20 token, you'll need to use a deploy function. Inscribe the deploy function to your Doginal compatible wallet with desired DRC-20 parameters set. Here's the example of a deploy script:

    {
    "p": "drc-20",
    "op": "deploy",
    "tick": "xxxx",
    "max": "000000",
    "lim": "0"
    }

    To mint an amount of DRC-20 tokens, you'll need to use a mint function. Inscribe the mint function to your Doginal compatible wallet - make sure the ticker matches your deployed DRC-20 token or any DRC-20 token that has not yet reached its fully diluted supply. Here's the example of a mint script:

    {
    "p": "drc-20",
    "op": "mint",
    "tick": "xxxx",
    "amt": "00"
    }

    To transfer an amount of DRC-20 tokens, you'll need to use a transfer function. Inscribe the transfer function to your Doginal compatible wallet. Make sure the transfer function inscription information is valid before inscribing. Here's the example of a transfer script:

    {
    "p": "drc-20",
    "op": "transfer",
    "tick": "xxxx",
    "amt": "000"
    }

    It's important to follow these instructions carefully, as there is some skepticism among the community about the long-term presence and usefulness of these tokens in the ecosystem. Nonetheless, Doginals and DRC-20 tokens are contributing to increased activity and innovation in the Dogecoin and Litecoin ecosystems.
    Doginals #DRC20 #Dogecoin #cryptocurrency #innovation.

    If you're familiar with cryptocurrency, you've probably heard of Dogecoin - the meme-inspired cryptocurrency that has gained a lot of attention this year. However, you may not have heard of "Doginals" and "DRC-20" tokens, which are also creating buzz in the Dogecoin ecosystem.
    Doginals are tokens created by users of Dogecoin who copied the architecture enabled by "Ordinals" - a protocol that allows for Inscriptions on the Bitcoin and Litecoin networks. Essentially, Doginals are tokens built on top of the Dogecoin blockchain using the same technology as DRC-20 tokens.
    DRC-20 tokens are similar to ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network. They are a standard protocol for creating tokens on the Dogecoin blockchain, and they can be used for a variety of purposes including gaming, loyalty programs, and crowdfunding. However, DRC-20 tokens have also caused concern among some developers due to the potential for network congestion and scalability issues.
    Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, if you're interested in Dogecoin, you might have heard of two new buzzwords - Doginals and DRC-20 tokens. In my previous tweet, I introduced these new terms. Now, let's dive into how to deploy, mint, and transfer Doginal or DRC-20 tokens on the Dogecoin network.
    To deploy a DRC-20 token, you'll need to use a deploy function. Inscribe the deploy function to your Doginal compatible wallet with desired DRC-20 parameters set. Here's the example of a deploy script:

    {
    "p": "drc-20",
    "op": "deploy",
    "tick": "xxxx",
    "max": "000000",
    "lim": "0"
    }

    To mint an amount of DRC-20 tokens, you'll need to use a mint function. Inscribe the mint function to your Doginal compatible wallet - make sure the ticker matches your deployed DRC-20 token or any DRC-20 token that has not yet reached its fully diluted supply. Here's the example of a mint script:

    {
    "p": "drc-20",
    "op": "mint",
    "tick": "xxxx",
    "amt": "00"
    }

    To transfer an amount of DRC-20 tokens, you'll need to use a transfer function. Inscribe the transfer function to your Doginal compatible wallet. Make sure the transfer function inscription information is valid before inscribing. Here's the example of a transfer script:

    {
    "p": "drc-20",
    "op": "transfer",
    "tick": "xxxx",
    "amt": "000"
    }

    It's important to follow these instructions carefully, as there is some skepticism among the community about the long-term presence and usefulness of these tokens in the ecosystem. Nonetheless, Doginals and DRC-20 tokens are contributing to increased activity and innovation in the Dogecoin and Litecoin ecosystems.
    Doginals #DRC20 #Dogecoin #cryptocurrency #innovation.
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  • Whistleblower Celeste Solum: ‘Covid’ tests were to put hydrogel nano microchips in your brain #microchip #hydrogel #somee #sme #nftm #cent

    https://davidicke.com/2023/06/01/whistleblower-celeste-solum-covid-tests-were-to-put-hydrogel-nano-microchips-in-your-brain/
    Whistleblower Celeste Solum: ‘Covid’ tests were to put hydrogel nano microchips in your brain #microchip #hydrogel #somee #sme #nftm #cent

    https://davidicke.com/2023/06/01/whistleblower-celeste-solum-covid-tests-were-to-put-hydrogel-nano-microchips-in-your-brain/
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    Whistleblower Celeste Solum: ‘Covid’ tests were to put hydrogel nano microchips in your brain
    WHISTLEBLOWER states that COVID PCR TESTS were to place HYDROGEL MICROCHIPS in to brain! pic.twitter.com/ALgm4xJWw8 — DR. Kek (@Thekeksociety) May 30, 2023 [trap-banner]
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  • National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says his priority as the Jerusalem Pride Parade starts is to ensure there is not another “crazy” incident like the 2015 murder of Shira Banki.

    “It is clear that in my role as national security minister, I do and will do everything so that there will not be a crazy case, like the murder of the girl Shira Banki,” says the far-right minister as he arrives at the police command to oversee security for the march.

    Ben Gvir also reiterates his support for a counter-protest to the march.

    “That’s their right as long as they don’t break the law and I told the police that I don’t want to see pictures of ultra-Orthodox or religious people who walk the streets of Jerusalem and are kicked off the streets because they are religious, because they wear a kippah or because they wear skirts,” he says.

    The Jerusalem Pride Parade is the subject of heavy security and restrictions after an ultra-Orthodox extremist, Yishai Schlissel, stabbed Banki to death at the parade in 2015. Schlissel carried out the attack just a few weeks after he was released from prison after serving 10 years for stabbing and injuring marchers at the 2005 parade. He is currently serving life in prison

    https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-1-2023/

    A participant at the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade on June 1, 2023. (Menahem Kahana / AFP)
    National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir says his priority as the Jerusalem Pride Parade starts is to ensure there is not another “crazy” incident like the 2015 murder of Shira Banki.

    “It is clear that in my role as national security minister, I do and will do everything so that there will not be a crazy case, like the murder of the girl Shira Banki,” says the far-right minister as he arrives at the police command to oversee security for the march.

    Ben Gvir also reiterates his support for a counter-protest to the march.

    “That’s their right as long as they don’t break the law and I told the police that I don’t want to see pictures of ultra-Orthodox or religious people who walk the streets of Jerusalem and are kicked off the streets because they are religious, because they wear a kippah or because they wear skirts,” he says.

    The Jerusalem Pride Parade is the subject of heavy security and restrictions after an ultra-Orthodox extremist, Yishai Schlissel, stabbed Banki to death at the parade in 2015. Schlissel carried out the attack just a few weeks after he was released from prison after serving 10 years for stabbing and injuring marchers at the 2005 parade. He is currently serving life in prison

    https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-1-2023/

    A participant at the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade on June 1, 2023. (Menahem Kahana / AFP)
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  • Chelsea has announced that on the eve of preseason friendly match against Wrexham in July, they will have an open training session in the city of Cary, in North Carolina. The statement advises the Blues supporters to start purchasing presale tickets for the special event.



    The match that will be played on Tuesday, July 18 2023, and you can watch the Blue's put their skills to the test at WakeMed Soccer Park. At the same location and following Wrexham's training session.


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    Chelsea has announced that on the eve of preseason friendly match against Wrexham in July, they will have an open training session in the city of Cary, in North Carolina. The statement advises the Blues supporters to start purchasing presale tickets for the special event.



    The match that will be played on Tuesday, July 18 2023, and you can watch the Blue's put their skills to the test at WakeMed Soccer Park. At the same location and following Wrexham's training session.


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  • Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots are in the Covid Jabs & are being transmitted from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated

    -- WE WERE PROVING THIS 2 1/2 YEARS AGO
    -- THIS IS WHY I PERSONALLY AM SO OVER IT, IT IS LIKE GROUND HOG DAY covering things I researched and proved years ago
    ... it is good seeing people waking up, but I moved on while most are still dealing with this shit >>> and it is about to get real f-ing interesting!
    ....... the sim is amusing me! #somee #sme #infowars #pob #nftm #waiv #vyb


    https://davidicke.com/2023/05/30/scientists-prove-graphene-nanobots-are-in-the-covid-jabs-are-being-transmitted-from-the-vaccinated-to-the-unvaccinated-2/
    Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots are in the Covid Jabs & are being transmitted from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated

    -- WE WERE PROVING THIS 2 1/2 YEARS AGO
    -- THIS IS WHY I PERSONALLY AM SO OVER IT, IT IS LIKE GROUND HOG DAY covering things I researched and proved years ago
    ... it is good seeing people waking up, but I moved on while most are still dealing with this shit >>> and it is about to get real f-ing interesting!
    ....... the sim is amusing me! #somee #sme #infowars #pob #nftm #waiv #vyb


    https://davidicke.com/2023/05/30/scientists-prove-graphene-nanobots-are-in-the-covid-jabs-are-being-transmitted-from-the-vaccinated-to-the-unvaccinated-2/
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    Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots are in the Covid Jabs & are being transmitted from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated
    Prepare yourself for a journey into the heart of darkness, where science fiction becomes reality, and the true horrors of nanotechnology are revealed. In this bone-chilling exposé, we expose the malevolent truth behind graphene nano bots lurking within COVID-19 vaccines. Brace yourself as we navigate through the treacherous waters of unknown risks, uncovering the potential dangers that lie within this minuscule technology. Join us as we delve into the sinister world of manipulation, control, and dystopian consequences that await those who dare to scratch beneath the surface of the mainstream narrative. The Enigma of Graphene NanoBots: Hidden within the depths of COVID-19 vaccines, an enigma awaits discovery: graphene nanobots. These microscopic entities, composed of graphene oxide, possess a dark agenda that threatens human health and autonomy. In the vast landscape of scientific advancements, one enigma stands out: graphene nanobots. These microscopic entities, crafted from the extraordinary material known as graphene, have captivated the imaginations of researchers and innovators worldwide. Yet, behind their seemingly miraculous potential lies a disturbing and ominous reality—one that could shape the future of humanity in unforeseen and treacherous ways. Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice, possesses remarkable properties that have paved the way for revolutionary breakthroughs in various fields. Its strength, flexibility, and conductivity make it a coveted material for applications ranging from electronics to medicine. However, the integration of graphene into nanobots takes this technological marvel to a whole new level. These minuscule robots, driven by the power of nanotechnology, possess the ability to navigate the intricate terrain of our bodies with unprecedented precision. Their potential applications appear endless: targeted drug delivery, tissue repair, disease detection, and even neural interfaces. But as with any profound technological advancement, questions arise about the potential risks and unintended consequences that may accompany these seemingly remarkable creations. One concerning aspect of graphene nanobots lies in their potential for infiltration and manipulation. As they navigate through our bloodstream, these microscopic agents have the capacity to interact with our cells, tissues, and even our DNA. The prospect of intentional manipulation or unintended side effects raises alarms about the invasion of our bodily autonomy and the potential for irreversible harm. Furthermore, the implications of the widespread deployment and utilization of graphene nanobots in society are shrouded in ambiguity. The possibility of surreptitious surveillance, tracking, or alteration of our physical and cognitive functions becomes a disconcerting reality. As these nanobots become more integrated into our daily lives, the line between human agency and technological control blurs, giving rise to a dystopian world where our very essence is manipulated and exploited. Read More: Scientists prove Graphene Nanobots are in the Covid Jabs & are being transmitted from the Vaccinated to the Unvaccinated [trap-banner]
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  • ![](https://images.ecency.com/DQmdaYsRSmKW1aKPCtG6TMqSQwMmqdzjbKbRvZfK6eNJBwo/jacky_lam_zbfincke8io_unsplash.jpg)
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    Good day my lovely friends, hmmmm it's been a long time I participated in contest here. I so miss all of you. Hope you have been having a nice time?

    In my country we always say when a Soldier slaps you then you understand that Police is your friends. For me, Police is not my friend and I don't like associating with them so much because of their corrupt practices. The person that change my conviction towards the Police is a friend of mine, I met this friend before my undergraduate days, he was so kind to me and he cared so much about my progress. While I was preparing to write JAMB, he helped to coach me and I did so well in that exams. He is also a barrister, after many years i called to know how he was doing surprisingly he told me that he is serving in my state, infact the Police command close to my house immediately I didn't hesitate to tell him that we have a case there.

    Well, his interest grew when we met and explained the matter to him. Our neighbour, was a troublesome one. When she moved into the compound we so love her children because they were still small, so we love small children but things turned out soar when she began to bahave funny. Can you imagine a woman we not only take her children in both in care and feeding them but also in coaching them in academic studies just came one day to say my brother stole money from her House. My Mom had earlier warned that we should stay away from her house, so how manage?

    This is how the Police came between us. She ordered for arrest and my two brothers were picked. See my dismay, instead of the Police to carry out a good investigation they decided to take bribe in order to cover up the woman's lies. That was when I encountered this my friend I told you about earlier. Now immediately they noticed that we now had an insider the IPO handling this matter was changed shortly that my friend was transferred out from there not only for our case but because he stands for the truth.

    This matter was ended in the court it was beyond the Police. I will be delaying you if I will have to give you the details, this matter ended in our favour. There are still some of our properties with the Police which they can't trace but due the fact that we don't need further issue from them we decided to let it slide.

    How I wish the military will take it up to themselves to do what is right because that's the main reason they were instituted because many citizens rights are being trapped upon.

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog dear friends, I do wish you the best of the week. My response to hive learner's week 64 edition 1 prompt. Do check the latest publication by @ kronias for the details.



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    Good day my lovely friends, hmmmm it's been a long time I participated in contest here. I so miss all of you. Hope you have been having a nice time?

    In my country we always say when a Soldier slaps you then you understand that Police is your friends. For me, Police is not my friend and I don't like associating with them so much because of their corrupt practices. The person that change my conviction towards the Police is a friend of mine, I met this friend before my undergraduate days, he was so kind to me and he cared so much about my progress. While I was preparing to write JAMB, he helped to coach me and I did so well in that exams. He is also a barrister, after many years i called to know how he was doing surprisingly he told me that he is serving in my state, infact the Police command close to my house immediately I didn't hesitate to tell him that we have a case there.

    Well, his interest grew when we met and explained the matter to him. Our neighbour, was a troublesome one. When she moved into the compound we so love her children because they were still small, so we love small children but things turned out soar when she began to bahave funny. Can you imagine a woman we not only take her children in both in care and feeding them but also in coaching them in academic studies just came one day to say my brother stole money from her House. My Mom had earlier warned that we should stay away from her house, so how manage?

    This is how the Police came between us. She ordered for arrest and my two brothers were picked. See my dismay, instead of the Police to carry out a good investigation they decided to take bribe in order to cover up the woman's lies. That was when I encountered this my friend I told you about earlier. Now immediately they noticed that we now had an insider the IPO handling this matter was changed shortly that my friend was transferred out from there not only for our case but because he stands for the truth.

    This matter was ended in the court it was beyond the Police. I will be delaying you if I will have to give you the details, this matter ended in our favour. There are still some of our properties with the Police which they can't trace but due the fact that we don't need further issue from them we decided to let it slide.

    How I wish the military will take it up to themselves to do what is right because that's the main reason they were instituted because many citizens rights are being trapped upon.

    Thank you so much for visiting my blog dear friends, I do wish you the best of the week. My response to hive learner's week 64 edition 1 prompt. Do check the latest publication by @ kronias for the details.

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  • "No piece of art has ever emotionally affected me the way this robot arm piece has. It's programmed to try to contain the hydraulic fluid that’s constantly leaking out and required to keep itself running...if too much escapes, it will die so it's desperately trying to pull it back to continue to fight for another day. Saddest part is they gave the robot the ability to do these 'happy dances' to spectators. When the project was first launched it danced around spending most of its time interacting with the crowd since it could quickly pull back the small spillage. Many years later... (as you see it now in the photo) it looks tired and hopeless as there isn't enough time to dance anymore.. It now only has enough time to try to keep itself alive as the amount of leaked hydraulic fluid became unmanageable as the spill grew over time. Living its last days in a never-ending cycle between sustaining life and simultaneously bleeding out... (Figuratively and literally as its hydraulic fluid was purposefully made to look like it's actual blood).
    "The robot arm finally ran out of hydraulic fluid in 2019, slowly came to a halt and died - And I am now tearing up over a friggin robot arm It was programmed to live out this fate and no matter what it did or how hard it tried, there was no escaping it. Spectators watched as it slowly bled out until the day that it ceased to move forever. Saying that 'this resonates' doesn't even do it justice imo. Created by Sun Yuan & Peng Yu, they named the piece, 'Can't Help Myself'. What a masterpiece. What a message."
    Extended interpretations: the hydraulic fluid in relation to how we kill ourselves both mentally and physically for money just in an attempt to sustain life, how the system is set up for us to fail on purpose to essentially enslave us and to steal the best years of our lives to play the game that the richest people of the world have designed. How this robs us of our happiness, passion and our inner peace. How we are slowly drowning with more responsibilities, with more expected of us, less rewarding pay-offs and less free time to enjoy ourselves with as the years go by. How there's really no escaping the system and that we were destined at birth to follow a pretty specific path that was already laid out before us. How we can give and give and give and how easily we can be forgotten after we've gone.. How we are loved and respected when we are valuable, then one day we aren't any longer and we become a burden...and how our young, free-caring spirit gets stolen from us as we get churned out of the broken system that we are trapped inside of. Can also be seen to represent the human life cycle and the fact that none of us make it out of this world alive. But also can act as a reminder to allow yourself to heal, rest and love with all of your heart. That the endless chase for 'more' isn't necessary in finding your own inner happiness.”
    - James Kricked Parr
    "No piece of art has ever emotionally affected me the way this robot arm piece has. It's programmed to try to contain the hydraulic fluid that’s constantly leaking out and required to keep itself running...if too much escapes, it will die so it's desperately trying to pull it back to continue to fight for another day. Saddest part is they gave the robot the ability to do these 'happy dances' to spectators. When the project was first launched it danced around spending most of its time interacting with the crowd since it could quickly pull back the small spillage. Many years later... (as you see it now in the photo) it looks tired and hopeless as there isn't enough time to dance anymore.. It now only has enough time to try to keep itself alive as the amount of leaked hydraulic fluid became unmanageable as the spill grew over time. Living its last days in a never-ending cycle between sustaining life and simultaneously bleeding out... (Figuratively and literally as its hydraulic fluid was purposefully made to look like it's actual blood).
    "The robot arm finally ran out of hydraulic fluid in 2019, slowly came to a halt and died - And I am now tearing up over a friggin robot arm It was programmed to live out this fate and no matter what it did or how hard it tried, there was no escaping it. Spectators watched as it slowly bled out until the day that it ceased to move forever. Saying that 'this resonates' doesn't even do it justice imo. Created by Sun Yuan & Peng Yu, they named the piece, 'Can't Help Myself'. What a masterpiece. What a message."
    Extended interpretations: the hydraulic fluid in relation to how we kill ourselves both mentally and physically for money just in an attempt to sustain life, how the system is set up for us to fail on purpose to essentially enslave us and to steal the best years of our lives to play the game that the richest people of the world have designed. How this robs us of our happiness, passion and our inner peace. How we are slowly drowning with more responsibilities, with more expected of us, less rewarding pay-offs and less free time to enjoy ourselves with as the years go by. How there's really no escaping the system and that we were destined at birth to follow a pretty specific path that was already laid out before us. How we can give and give and give and how easily we can be forgotten after we've gone.. How we are loved and respected when we are valuable, then one day we aren't any longer and we become a burden...and how our young, free-caring spirit gets stolen from us as we get churned out of the broken system that we are trapped inside of. Can also be seen to represent the human life cycle and the fact that none of us make it out of this world alive. But also can act as a reminder to allow yourself to heal, rest and love with all of your heart. That the endless chase for 'more' isn't necessary in finding your own inner happiness.”
    - James Kricked Parr
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  • Preparation for the trip
    Plane tickets have been bought, hotel and car rental booked... Suitcases packed.
    Cyprus, here we are, we're coming.
    We planned a spring mini vacation to visit Rome, Italy, but we gave up at the last minute and reoriented to Cyprus and Ayia Napa.
    Instead of 5 days in Rome, we planned 7 days in Cyprus, as a warm-up for the summer vacation.
    If you are interested in anything about Cyprus, write, I can be your reporter from the spot in the next 7 days.
    Preparation for the trip
    Plane tickets have been bought, hotel and car rental booked... Suitcases packed.
    Cyprus, here we are, we're coming.
    We planned a spring mini vacation to visit Rome, Italy, but we gave up at the last minute and reoriented to Cyprus and Ayia Napa.
    Instead of 5 days in Rome, we planned 7 days in Cyprus, as a warm-up for the summer vacation.
    If you are interested in anything about Cyprus, write, I can be your reporter from the spot in the next 7 days.
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