Heyyy Kal. Well everyone will have sympathy for this kitten. The main thing that's in my book is that you at least did something positive about the poor animal. If I'm honest with you then I'll have to say I don't like small cats much, I prefer the bigger felines. Your heart is in the right place and I might start calling you 'Kal de Kat' from now on.... Here's to a very happy and prosperous 2024.
Berlin has said it will not deport Ukrainians into forced conscription for Kiev’s forces.
“We will not force people against their will into military conscription or military service. We are trying to ensure that more people from Ukraine go to work and do not live on benefits,” German Justice Minister Marco Buschmann told DPA.
I just got a brain wave. Every country should only have a Theban Army who will fight for the honor of its country. Because 'they' are renowned courageous soldiers the final outcome of that war should be accepted and respected by all countries concerned in that specific war. That way we shall know that the best possible effort from both sides were put in to win and of course the can only be one winner. I should put this idea forward to NATO and the UN
Well hating the next POTUS won't bring peaceful sleep to these haters. Trumps motto is: Live and let live. That's in sharp contrast to Bidens: Fuel the war, kill the Russians.. Viva Trump.
Sitting on the couch, legs stretched, and my mind races to AL Bumdy in 'Married with Children' Di, great to see you, and I drink a toast to those ladies that do have them. Trannies excluded. Conrad, so miracles still happen Ten, a lady, a mysterious woman, a person I'll never know what she does instead of rubbing her eyes....haha. Included in that toast I'll drink to though. GermanSptiz also a voice with wisdom. Can't argue about that but at least they didn't run away like Suzie said they might do... CuteSuzie the lady that can perform magic with words. I haven't had a 'ruuner' in a looong time. Maybe I'm getting soft....
Crap being bored. Best I get my hand outs my pants and Al Bundy sez gnite.
Conrad, you do realise that they were created solely as a 'support' unit? It's like dying and meeting up with the 40 promised virgins, only in 'fast forward' mode.
Of course women should be conscripted but preferably in admin, medical and non combative supportive rolls. Not as active infantry as I see happening more and more in Israel. Although I know of absolute merciless, fearless fighting female soldiers in parts Africa.
Your 'show' of trying to be the superior is failing miserably That's petty stuff only brought on by insecurities buddy.
I haven't 'misread' nothing.
Look, I'm definitely not going to even try and educate morons that trying their utmost to impress, but I feel compelled to at least say this: The reward for humility and fear of my Lord is “riches and honor and life,” the things God promised Abraham when He called him, and Solomon after he asked for wisdom. Things I have received in abundance, things not destined for fools trying to impress.
Take the mind or thoughts of someone that abuses young children for example, he, she, it will always try and find a way to justify their evil actions by any means possible, even by condemning Christianity and all that is good.
My quoting people of note really scares you bud. Why is that? You say: "Scientists dont try to prove or disprove God's existence", but only YOU do??? Of course its my choice, do you think for one moment your foolish beliefs would influence my belief. Grow up! I fear no man only God.
Your idiotic ramblings mean nothing to me. There are only 3 important things KNOWN to you.
1) Adding more profiles to your VPN. 2) Insulting Christianity and Islam. 3)Most important to you is your daily charade of trying to prove to everyone how dumb you are.
Ganging up with your buddy don't scare me in the least wanker.
Just because an IDIOT like YOU says there are no actual facts, others should rather believe what rubbish YOU spread??? Id rather listen to anyone who radiates a tiny bit of common sense.
“Modern Intellectual Atheists” Who Became Christians 1. Albert Henry Ross (1881 – 1950) Albert Ross was an English lawyer and journalist. He was initially a skeptic who criticized the Bible and embraced Darwinism. As a novelist, Ross was known as Frank Morison.
He then wrote a short paper, “Jesus the Last Phase,” disproving the resurrection of Jesus. However, like Lee Strobel, his investigations led him to become a Christian and subsequently authored “Who Moved the Stones” in 1930. 2. Anthony Flew (1923 – 2010) A son of a preacher, Anthony Flew was a British philosopher and a notorious advocate for atheism who preceded Dawkins and Hitchens in the 1980s.
In 1950, he wrote a short paper, “Theology and Falsification,” that disavowed God’s existence. He quickly became a famous intellectual voice for atheism and wrote more books to discredit God’s existence.
In 2004, his faith changed, and he announced that he believed in God, sending shockwaves in the atheist community.
Three years before he died, Flew wrote the book, “There Is God: How the World’s Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind.” 3. Alister E. McGrath (1953) Alister McGrath is an Irish Anglican priest, historian, and biochemist scientist who believed in evolution. He is also a Professor of Science and Religion who became a Christian apologist and author.
He is perhaps the most intellectual Christian of this century. His writings follow the discipline of historical theology, systematic theology, and the relationship between science and religion.
In 2004, he wrote “The Twilight of Atheism, The Dawkins Delusion?” considered one of his best works. McGrath holds three doctorates from the University of Oxford: in molecular biophysics, theology, and intellectual history. Alister McGrath shares why he realized atheism is a mistake. 4. Francis Collins (1950) Francis Collins is an American physician-geneticist who discovered genes associated with a number of diseases. His work led to the Human Genome Project and founded BioLogos.
Collins’s work on the human genome showed overwhelming proof of God’s existence. He also addresses the compatibility of evolution and faith and argues that science and faith can be seen as complementary ways of understanding the world.
He investigated many faiths, and though he resisted, the evidence was clear, and he converted to Christianity in the 1970s. 5. John Gurdon (1933)
Sir John Gurdon is a developmental biologist known for his research in nuclear transplantation, cloning, and cancer research. He considered himself agnostic but later considered himself a liberal-minded Christian of the Church of England.
In 2012, Gurdon was awarded, jointly with Shinya Yamanaka, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, along with his long list of scientific and intellectual scientific discoveries. 6. John Lennox (1943)
John Lennox is a British mathematician and philosopher of science. An Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College, he focuses on group theory, which has critical applications in physics, chemistry, and computer science.
As a teenager, Lennox struggled with doubts about God’s existence, but his studies in mathematics and science deepened his understanding of intelligent design.
Christianity vs Atheism is 50/50 concerning FACTS. I CHOOSE TO BELIEVE.
updated article. Previously sanctions were high on board. CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) - South African national oil company PetroSA is confident it will not fall foul of Western sanctions after choosing Russia's Gazprombank Africa as preferred investment partner to restart their refinery at Mossel Bay, senior officials said on Monday.
Sweeping Western sanctions have hit Russia's financial sector since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Gazprombank (GZPRI.MM), Russia's third-largest lender by assets and a key conduit of Russian energy trade was directly targeted, though not as severely as some other lenders.
PetroSA officials said they have taken legal advice and do not believe they will contravene Western sanctions should the Gazprombank deal to restart its gas-to-liquid (GTL) refinery proceed.
"These sanctions are not applicable to South Africa," Sesakho Magadla, PetroSA's acting chief operations officer, told a media briefing.
Gazprombank did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
The 45,000 barrel per day (bpd) Mossel Bay GTL plant has been under care and maintenance since 2020 because of dwindling domestic offshore gas resources.
PetroSA has been looking for investors to try to restore operations at the plant as South Africa frets about security of fuel supply after the closure of its two largest refineries, Sapref and Enref, because of accidents and business decisions.
South Africa's cabinet endorsed the decision to select Gazprombank, adding that it was dependent on a final investment decision expected by April.
The mothballed GTL plant is a key element of negotiations between TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) and PetroSA over a gas supply agreement that could link a huge TotalEnergies gas discovery to a PetroSA offshore platform.
The platform is linked via pipeline directly to Mossel Bay, which could accelerate potential gas supplies from the TotalEnergies field.
Talks on the possible tie-up, however, have become bogged down over the gas price, several sources have told Reuters.
"Negotiations have slowed down due to the parties not finding each other on the price, but we are very committed that indigenous gas is commercialised," said acting CEO Sandiswe Ncemane.
She added that first gas from TotalEnergies' Luiperd discovery, close to Mossel Bay, is not expected before 2030.
Reporting by Wendell Roelf Editing by Bernadette Baum and David Goodman
Speaking of fuel refining. It will seem that SA has opted for Russia to revamp and revive the old fuel refinery here in Mosselbay. Apparently they are doing so with the threat of sanctions if Russia is given the contract. Article was in yesterday's news here.
RE: You didn't learn your lesson the first time...
Could be the lady is living for the moment and the good memories outweigh the bad?