Thursday, September 05, 2019
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Monday, September 02, 2019
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Friday, August 09, 2019
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
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Friday, August 02, 2019
Real Altoonans
Click on this link: https://newspaperarchive.com/altoona-mirror-apr-20-1983-p-29/
for a free view of the altoona mirror archive, Bets E opinion column----remember? :)
For an entertaining read.
for a free view of the altoona mirror archive, Bets E opinion column----remember? :)
For an entertaining read.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
A recently unearthed poem: Should the Soil tax the Worm?
Thou fool who fails to see
how the worm listens to the robin song
before she takes her feast?
Or should the soil tax the worm or the
blue sky charge the robin to forego her breakfast?
I am tired of the ways of man:
his economies/his perjuries.
Your coin is minted so flimsy that you cannot purchase a single breath.
you shine and fail to see your one true debt
The world spent/
on you and you alone!
This day the sun dappled May all for your expense,
this beauty sent
today now spent
how do you pay for this life's rent?
how the worm listens to the robin song
before she takes her feast?
Or should the soil tax the worm or the
blue sky charge the robin to forego her breakfast?
I am tired of the ways of man:
his economies/his perjuries.
Your coin is minted so flimsy that you cannot purchase a single breath.
you shine and fail to see your one true debt
The world spent/
on you and you alone!
This day the sun dappled May all for your expense,
this beauty sent
today now spent
how do you pay for this life's rent?
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Space Command-6th Branch of US Military
https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/18/politics/trump-space-command-creation/index.html
High-energy microwaves can pluck the electromagnetic field in ionosphere like fingers playing a harp. This can produce very low-frequency radio signals that can penetrate the ground or water – sometimes to depths of more than 100 metres (328 feet) in the ocean, which made it a possible communication method for submarines.
Changing the ionosphere over enemy territory can also disrupt or cut off their communication with satellites.
We are not playing God. We are not the only country teaming up with the Russians
The US military learned from the Russian experiment and built a much larger facility to conduct similar tests.
The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or HAARP, was established in Gakona, Alaska, in the 1990s with funding from the US military and the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency.
The HAARP facility could generate a maximum 1 gigawatt of power, nearly four times that of Sura.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Third Temple Approaching Commencement
Sanhedrin Calls on Arabs to Take Their Role in Third Temple as Prophesized by Isaiah
Dust clouds of camels shall cover you, Dromedaries of Midian and Ephah. They all shall come from Sheba; They shall bear gold and frankincense, And shall herald the glories of Hashem. Isaiah 60:6 (The Israel Bible™)
A model of the Temple. Photo: Shutterstock.com
The nascent Sanhedrin, a Biblically mandated court of 71 elders, released a letter in Hebrew, English and Arabic inviting the Arabs as the sons of Ishmael to take their role in supporting the Third Temple as prophesied by Isaiah. This move is far more than symbolic. It is intended to bring the entire world one step closer to the global peace that will characterize the Messianic era.
The letter reads:
“Dear brothers, the distinguished Sons of Ishmael, The great Arab nation,
“With the gracious help of the protector and Savior of Israel, Creator of the world by covenant, we declare that the footsteps of Messiah are evidently heard and that the time has come to rebuild the Temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem in its ancient place.”
“We, the Jews who advocate building of the Temple, are applying to your Honorable ones, who were nominated by their peoples to give oath, raise vows and gifts to the Temple as prophesied by prophet Isaiah concerning your essential role and honorable position in keeping the Temple and supporting it with lamb sacrifices and incense in order to receive God’s Blessings.”
Raise your eyes and look about: They have all gathered and come to you. Your sons shall be brought from afar, Your daughters like babes on shoulders. As you behold, you will glow; Your heart will throb and thrill— For the wealth of the sea shall pass on to you, The riches of nations shall flow to you. Dust clouds of camels shall cover you, Dromedaries of Midian and Ephah. They all shall come from Sheba; They shall bear gold and frankincense, And shall herald the glories of Hashem. Isaiah 60:4-6
“By virtue of this, we are certain that you will choose peaceful means and avoid all paths to hostility and violence. And we are sure that together we shall open doors to love and respect.”
The letter was signed by 23 respected Rabbis who have received smicha (Rabbinic ordination) for the purpose of re-establishing the Sanhedrin. The rabbis are in the process of acquiring signatures of the full quorum of 71, after which they will send the letter to major Arab institutions and leaders. They hope to hold a conference with Arabs.
Rabbi Yeshayahu Hollander, a member of the Sanhedrin who signed the letter, felt it will serve to be an important bridge to the other nations.
“The Jews are commanded to be a nation of priests,” Rabbi Hollander told Breaking Israel News, citing a verse in Exodus.
But you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you shall speak to the children of Yisrael.” Exodus 19:6
“We are to be of service to the whole world in connecting to Hashem,” Rabbi Hollander continued.
“This is our purpose in life as Jews. The Sanhedrin is inviting them to benefit from this since the Temple is good for the whole world. This universal aspect is essential to what the Temple is; a house for all nations.”
I will bring them to My sacred mount And let them rejoice in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices Shall be welcome on My mizbayach; For My House shall be called A house of prayer for all peoples.” Isaiah 56:7
“Of course, for us to serve, the other people need to cooperate,” Rabbi Hollander added.
Rabbi Aharon Yitzchak Shtern, a member of the Sanhedrin who is prominent in the Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) community, believes the time for such a declaration including the Arabs in the Third Temple is at hand.
“This is precisely what it seems to be: a simple move towards true peace, ” Rabbi Shtern toldBreaking Israel News. “Geula (redemption) is very near. It can either come in war and hardship, or it can come in peace and mercy. We are inviting the B’nei Yishmael to choose peace and godliness.”
The rabbi explained that should the quoted Rabbi Elijah ben Solomon Zalman, a foremost Jewish authority from the 18th century known as the “Vilna Gaon.”
“If a single sacrifice is brought in the Third Temple,” Rabbi Shtern said, quoting the Vilna Gaon. “Theshofar announcing the Messiah will already start to blow.”
“Until now, there has not been a place for Jews to have peace, for non-Jews among themselves to have peace,” Rabbi Shtern said. “Every religion has a belief in moshiach (Messiah), in an end to one reality and the beginning of a new reality. In this new reality, every person, every religion, has their place and their purpose.”
Rabbi Hillel Weiss, spokesman of the Sanhedrin, explained that motives that led to the Sanhedrin writing the letter.
Rabbi Hillel Weiss, spokesman of the Sanhedrin, explained that motives that led to the Sanhedrin writing the letter.
“The letter is not asking for monetary support,” Rabbi Weiss stressed to Breaking Israel News. “TheSanhedrin is not asking for permission from foreign governments or from the Israeli government. Building the Temple is not political or legal. It is a mitzvah (Torah commandment) incumbent upon the Jews.”
Rabbi Weiss noted that the invitation was not a political maneuver or even a religious imperative.
“The letter does not reach out to other religions because of their belief but rather because of their ancestral role as the Children of Esau and the Children of Ishmael,” Rabbi Weiss said. “We are asking them to be prepared to take their part in serving God.”
https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/104480/sanhedrin-calls-on-arabs-to-take-their-role-in-third-temple-as-prophesized-by-isaiah/
Monday, August 27, 2018
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Monday, August 13, 2018
One Ring to bind them all----My Preciousssss........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZvhBTaSRQ8&list=FLo8fiE2-s0SZu6Onb8lNLMQ&index=3
It is so sad to see my students with their heads all lowered focusing on their iphones. My friends and family too have fallen under the spell of this pernicious social/cultural obsession. Not to boast but by keeping my self cell phone-free I have been able to keep a serious, sober perspective while I observe the futility of selfies, Facebook, etc...,etc....
My entire academic career has been focused on the mission of exposing the lies of the 'smarter planet'---the false religion of progress. The negative dialectic consists in exposing the anti-human aspect of technology; the positive dialectic consists in rediscovering and awakening of the analogue talents and gifts that the Creator so graciously bestowed upon all of us. It is a parallel to the movement in Plato's allegory of the cave---ascending to light and truth (analogue) and descending dialectic into the realm of shadows and human slavery, primarily mental slavery (Wm Blake's 'mind forg'd manacles').
It is so sad to see my students with their heads all lowered focusing on their iphones. My friends and family too have fallen under the spell of this pernicious social/cultural obsession. Not to boast but by keeping my self cell phone-free I have been able to keep a serious, sober perspective while I observe the futility of selfies, Facebook, etc...,etc....
My entire academic career has been focused on the mission of exposing the lies of the 'smarter planet'---the false religion of progress. The negative dialectic consists in exposing the anti-human aspect of technology; the positive dialectic consists in rediscovering and awakening of the analogue talents and gifts that the Creator so graciously bestowed upon all of us. It is a parallel to the movement in Plato's allegory of the cave---ascending to light and truth (analogue) and descending dialectic into the realm of shadows and human slavery, primarily mental slavery (Wm Blake's 'mind forg'd manacles').
Friday, August 03, 2018
It will be 'as in the days of Noah' Matthew 24:37 Continuous Rain
Rain, rain and more rain---as in the times of Noah?
Check out these news stories!
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=A0geK90fZWRbWy4AJCMPxQt.;_ylc=X1MDMjExNDcwMDU1OQRfcgMyBGZyA3locy1hZGstYWRrX3NibnQEZ3ByaWQDSUF5c3FUVGpUVS5lY1NQemw5VVhjQQRuX3JzbHQDMARuX3N1Z2cDMTAEb3JpZ2luA3NlYXJjaC55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzAEcHFzdHIDBHBxc3RybAMwBHFzdHJsAzE3BHF1ZXJ5A2NvbnRpbnVvdXMlMjByYWluBHRfc3RtcAMxNTMzMzA2MTYy?p=continuous+rain&fr2=sb-top&hspart=adk&hsimp=yhs-adk_sbnt¶m1=20180312¶m2=7839a027-c0e5-4d0f-b209-b14ee3b82360¶m3=webdesign_1.0~US~appfocus1¶m4=d-lp0-bb9~Chrome~as+in+the+days+of+noah~F1C563ADB916A1E35577B872653E141B&type=A1
Check out these news stories!
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=A0geK90fZWRbWy4AJCMPxQt.;_ylc=X1MDMjExNDcwMDU1OQRfcgMyBGZyA3locy1hZGstYWRrX3NibnQEZ3ByaWQDSUF5c3FUVGpUVS5lY1NQemw5VVhjQQRuX3JzbHQDMARuX3N1Z2cDMTAEb3JpZ2luA3NlYXJjaC55YWhvby5jb20EcG9zAzAEcHFzdHIDBHBxc3RybAMwBHFzdHJsAzE3BHF1ZXJ5A2NvbnRpbnVvdXMlMjByYWluBHRfc3RtcAMxNTMzMzA2MTYy?p=continuous+rain&fr2=sb-top&hspart=adk&hsimp=yhs-adk_sbnt¶m1=20180312¶m2=7839a027-c0e5-4d0f-b209-b14ee3b82360¶m3=webdesign_1.0~US~appfocus1¶m4=d-lp0-bb9~Chrome~as+in+the+days+of+noah~F1C563ADB916A1E35577B872653E141B&type=A1
Bob Dylan's Asian Tour!
Bob Dylan's most recent shows evidence a return to form----
Simple Twist of Fate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0HFZzKPm90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR51tGqzgT0
The Fuji music festival: what a show---check out these setlists:
https://www.bobdylan.com/date/2018-08-02-taipei-international-convention-center-taipei-taiwan/
Simple Twist of Fate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0HFZzKPm90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR51tGqzgT0
The Fuji music festival: what a show---check out these setlists:
https://www.bobdylan.com/date/2018-08-02-taipei-international-convention-center-taipei-taiwan/
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