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Sur l’ordre de Dieu, Noé a construit une arche pour sauver sa famille du Déluge. Que peut nous apprendre l’histoire de Noé et du Déluge sur la foi en Dieu ? la source

Quelles ont été les impressions de certains propriétaires qui ont loué des logements aux Témoins de Jéhovah ? la source

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Ein Königreichssaal der Zeugen Jehovas im Gefängnis von Bollate und seine Wirkung auf das Leben der Insassen. Quelle

At God’s direction, Noah built an ark to save his family from the Flood. What can you learn about faith in God from the story of Noah and the Flood? Source

How did some property owners feel about renting to Jehovah’s Witnesses? Source

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Circuit assembly in Lima, Peru Via

Rain in Brazil won’t stop JW’s from preaching La lluvia no puede impedirnos predicar en el aislado territorio de la aldea de Fumaça, Brasil. Via

Circuit assembly in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA Via

The only Kingdom Hall with two stories throughout Central America, - Liberia, Costa Rica Via

Sharing the good news in Portugal. Via

Pioneer School in Delta State, Nigeria. Via

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A great documentary about NATO Military Naval power. Thirty-nine maritime security professionals gathered at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies July 7 to exchange perspectives on securing oceans in the Asia-Pacific region more effectively. Participants comprised primarily naval officers from eight of the 26 nations taking part in the Rim of the Pacific 2016 exercise centered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and underway in the waters and airspace around the Hawaiian islands. The event, titled “RIMPAC 2016 Maritime Security Symposium,” featured attendees from Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States. “We took advantage of an opportunity where we knew many nations’ navies would be on the island, and they were going to be thinking about operational issues,” said symposium coordinator U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jonathan Odom, a DKI APCSS faculty member. Odom said the event reinforced RIMPAC’s multinational/cooperative approach to maritime security while introducing participants to the Center’s model of inclusive and respectful exchange of ideas. Odom led one of three primary topical discussions, focusing on the strategic importance of operational maritime safety. He addressed how relatively small, isolated incidents ¬at sea — such as a collision or an escalation of force resulting from miscommunication — can have profound, lasting effects on relationships between nations. He discussed how navies can implement international legal norms and safety standards internally to help prevent or mitigate negative incidents collectively, and solicited practical experiences from symposium participants on how each of their navies promote operational safety within their fleets. “I thought it was great to have a RIMPAC representation here,” said Brad Kaplan, foreign policy advisor to the 3rd Fleet commander. “We talked about a number of productive and cooperative efforts…about the importance of international law and regimes in resolving many of the issues that are paramount in the Asia-Pacific area.” The symposium opened with a panel discussion focused on the value of inclusion of women in security matters. Panelists included U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, commander of 3rd Fleet, based in San Diego; DKI APCSS Director retired Lt. Gen. Dan Leaf; retired U.S. Navy Capt. Albert Shimkus, an associate professor at the U.S. Naval War College; Lt. Cmdr. Jacqueline Swinton, Royal Australian Navy gender advisor; and discussion moderator DKI APCSS professor Dr. Saira Yamin. Panelists addressed implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security into national defense plans. UNSCR 1325 emphasizes the important role of women in security efforts, to include prevention and resolution of conflicts, and stresses their equal participation and full involvement in efforts to build and sustain peace and security. Participants also engaged on the topic of naval support to civilian maritime law enforcement, a session led by DKI APCSS associate professor Kerry Lynn Nankivell. DKI APCSS is a Department of Defense institute that addresses regional and global factors impacting the Asia-Pacific security environment. Military and civilian representatives from the United States and Asia-Pacific nations participate in a comprehensive program of executive education, professional exchanges and outreach events, both in Hawaii and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Center supports the U.S. Pacific Command by developing and sustaining relationships among security practitioners and national security establishments throughout the region. DKI APCSS’ mission is to build capacities and communities of interest by educating, connecting and empowering security practitioners to advance Asia-Pacific security. It is one of the Department of Defense’s five regional security studies centers. Since opening in 1995, more than 10,000 alumni representing over 122 countries and territories have attended DKI APCSS courses and workshops. Video Description Credit: Jesse Hall Video Credit: NATO Channel Video Thumbnail Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Nicholas A. Galladora. This file is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made as part of that person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing a central Indiana town over the display of a cross as part of its Christmas decorations.The Indianapolis Star reported that the ACLU’s Indiana chapter and Knightstown resident Joseph Tompkins argue that the Christian symbol on display in the Knightstown town square violates the First Amendment. The lawsuit is seeking for removal of the cross, monetary damages and declaration that the cross display violates the First Amendment.CBS affiliate WTTV reported that the suit alleges that the Latin cross “is the preeminent symbol of Christianity, representing the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus.” So if the display is religious, the suit argues, it has no business on town property.Court documents say that the illuminated cross is atop a large evergreen tree and has for a number of years. The documents say there are no other holiday decorations on the square.

Poo Problem Could Destroy The Hawaiian Islands Hawaii has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world. The clear, blue water is striking to look at, but the water surrounding Hawaii also has a big problem: cesspools.A cesspool is essentially a capped hole in the ground used for residential wastewater discharge. Whatever comes from your toilet at home goes into this underground hole and is contained there. Because there is no waste treatment, the waste fosters pathogens, bacteria and excess nutrients, which can seep out of the cesspool and into the nearby soil. Cesspools threaten marine life like coral reefs and they can even be dangerous to human health. But many people are working to solve this problem. Watch this Seeker Stories video to find out what's being done to curb the cesspool problem in Hawaii.