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Matchbooks from the old Towers and Bossert hotels Via

Meeting new friends at the special convention in Chile. Photo shared by @stefhi Via

My 11 & 7 year old daughters gave a presentation at school today about why we don’t celebrate Christmas. Everyone in school had to prepare a presentation about Christmas around the world. They prepared a PowerPoint presentation and presented it to the kids in their classes. I’m so proud that they take advantage of the opportunity to talk about our beliefs and bring praise to Jehovah’s name. (Yes, they are wearing PJ’s, it was pajama day at their school). Photo shared by @melissa0278 Via

JW BROADCASTING - JANUARY 2017 In January 2017 the host of JW broadcasting will be our brother Mark Sanderson, member of Governing Body. Via

Building a SKE school and residence in the Philippines. Photo shared by @twingtwing_na_ginto Via

The Bible contains remarkable prophecies that were written and fulfilled in Roman times. For example, when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, he wept and foretold how the Roman armies would destroy the city. “Days will come upon you when your enemies will build around you a fortification with pointed stakes,” Jesus said. “They will not leave a stone upon a stone in you, because you did not discern the time of your being inspected.” —Luke 19:41-44. What happened to Jerusalem? The Roman armies led by Vespasian and his son Titus advanced on the city prior to the Passover of 70 C.E. Titus ordered that the temple be preserved; but a soldier torched it, and the place was torn down stone by stone—precisely as Jesus had predicted. If you visit Rome today, you can see the Arch of Titus (pictured here), which commemorates the conquest of Jerusalem; a relief shows Roman soldiers carrying off sacred vessels from the temple. Bible prophecy is trustworthy in every detail. How important, then, that we take to heart what it says about the future! it-2 536; g 4/11 13. Photo shared by @m_salina69 Via

Convention invitation campaign in the Philippines. Photo shared by @jabinreyes_ Via

JW booth at a book fair in Poland. Photo shared by @e.u.n.i.c.z.k.a Via

I had the privilege of witnessing to the local nursing home recently here in North Carolina, USA. We are using the book, “My book of Bible Stories”. We wanted to use creative ways to reach their heart and for the Bible stories to come alive. This month, we were talking about Solomon and the power of God’s wisdom. We created props; a baby, a sword, and a crown. Then we put on a small little drama for the audience. They loved it so much, they didn’t want us to leave! We are looking forward to coming back next time! Photo shared by @_julianna.jade_ Via

Today in Theocratic History On this day in 1884 the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania was incorporated Via

The Best Life Ever What do you think of their singing? Leave a comment below. Via

A new Kingdom Hall in Ambae, a remote island in Vanuatu. Via

Who Are The Real Followers of Christ? Jehovah’s Witnesses Public Talk Via

„Endzeit-Prophezeiungen“ zufolge steht der Menschheit die schlimmste Zeit bevor, die es jemals geben wird. Was wird wirklich passieren? Quelle

Ce qu’on appelle « les prophéties du temps de la fin » désigne la plus grande période de troubles que connaîtra l’humanité. À quoi pouvons-nous nous attendre ? la source

So called “end time prophecies” tell of the greatest period of trouble ever for mankind. What can we expect to happen? Source

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JW brother with muttonchops baptizes in Haiti Via

Enchanting sister of the English congregation in Cuenca, Ecuador whose story is in the 1989 yearbook. She was a missionary here in Cuenca years ago. Via

Special Assembly in Chile, South America Via

Special Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya Via

Norway: Former Pentecostal family now serve as JW pioneers Via

Comparative effectiveness of epsilon-aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid on postoperative bleeding following cardiac surgery during a national medication shortage. Blaine KP, et al. J Clin Anesth. 2016. Show full citation Abstract STUDY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of epsilon-aminocaproic acid (εACA) and tranexamic acid (TXA) in contemporary clinical practice during a national medication shortage. DESIGN: A retrospective cohort study. SETTING: The study was performed in all consecutive cardiac surgery patients (n=128) admitted to the cardiac-surgical intensive care unit after surgery at a single academic center immediately before and during a national medication shortage. MEASUREMENTS: Demographic, clinical, and outcomes data were compared by descriptive statistics using χ(2) and t test. Surgical drainage and transfusions were compared by multivariate linear regression for patients receiving εACA before the shortage and TXA during the shortage. MAIN RESULTS: In multivariate analysis, no statistical difference was found for surgical drain output (OR 1.10, CI 0.97-1.26, P=.460) or red blood cell transfusion requirement (OR 1.79, CI 0.79-2.73, P=.176). Patients receiving εACA were more likely to receive rescue hemostatic medications (OR 1.62, CI 1.02-2.55, P=.041). CONCLUSIONS: Substitution of εACA with TXA during a national medication shortage produced equivalent postoperative bleeding and red cell transfusions, although patients receiving εACA were more likely to require supplemental hemostatic agents. Published by Elsevier Inc. PMID 27871586 [PubMed - in process] Full text Full text at journal site