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The Most Talked About Topic on social media is Cannabis Oil

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Step-by-Step Process:

1. Prepare the Cannabis: Break down the dried cannabis into smaller pieces and place them in a deep bowl.
2. Add Solvent: Pour enough solvent to completely cover the cannabis.
3. Stir and Crush: Use a wooden spoon to stir and crush the cannabis, allowing the solvent to dissolve the active compounds.
4. Strain the Mixture: Pour the solvent-cannabis mixture through a cheesecloth or coffee filter into another container to separate the plant material from the liquid.
5. Repeat: Repeat the solvent wash process with the remaining plant material to extract as much oil as possible.
6. Evaporate the Solvent: Pour the strained solvent-oil mixture into a rice cooker. Turn on the rice cooker and set it to high heat. Use a large fan to help evaporate the solvent safely. Ensure proper ventilation.
7. Collect the Oil: Once most of the solvent has evaporated and the mixture has thickened, transfer the remaining oil into a stainless steel measuring cup.
8. Final Heating: Place the measuring cup in a pot of hot water to gently evaporate any remaining solvent.
9. Store the Oil: Use syringes to collect and store the final product.
10. This makes it easy to measure and dispense the RSO.

Safety Tips:

• Always work in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid open flames as the solvents are highly flammable.
• Use protective gear to avoid skin contact with the solvent.

By following these steps, you can make high-quality Rick Simpson Oil at home. For those looking to buy RSO oil for sale, ensure you purchase from reputable sources to guarantee the product’s quality and safety.   https://rsoforsale.org/

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I’m still curious about what plant parts and solvent you use for extraction?

Peter O’Toole

Chuck Malan I use ground up flowers and trim after harvesting seeds. I’ve already answered your question about solvent. 99% Isopropyl alcohol is the best solvent for me. Ethanol is inferior. It gets 25% less yield and about 10% less potency.

Jim Gerencser

Peter O’Toole Do you drink isopropyl alcohol?

Peter O’Toole

Jim Gerencser the FDA allows up to 500 ppm in our soda pops.

My oil has less than 1 ppm left in it.

Let me know if you have anything intelligent to offer or inquire about.

I have lots of different strains I use and for the solvent I use Everclear.

Substitutes For Everclear (For Homemade Extracts) – CookeryBase

190 Proof Denatured Alcohol3A is a high-purity solvent known for its fast evaporation and drying ability. It is a blend of ethanol and methanol, making it unsuitable for consumption or medical use but ideal for industrial and laboratory applications.This is the best strain list for various types of cancer but if your taste buds don’t agree you won’t follow through. 

Purple Kush: A 100% Indica strain known for its high THC levels (up to 27%), making it ideal for pain relief and deep sedation. 

ACDC: A high-CBD strain that offers therapeutic benefits without strong psychoactive effects, making it suitable for those seeking relief without intoxication. 

Granddaddy Purple: This strain is famous for its relaxing effects and high THC content, providing significant pain relief and helping with insomnia. 

Girl Scout Cookies: A hybrid strain that combines both Indica and Sativa effects, known for its euphoric high and pain-relieving properties. 

Cannatonic: A balanced hybrid strain with a high CBD content, Cannatonic is often used for its calming effects and ability to alleviate pain and inflammation.

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Above are the cannabinoid content of the oil.

It consists of several cannabinoid contents such as THC. CBD. CBG.

How to make Rick Simpson Oil – Search Videos 

How to Make Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) at Home.

Simpson used isopropyl alcohol. – Search

Making Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) involves a specific extraction process to ensure the oil’s potency and purity. 

Here is a search-friendly summary of the recipe process for creating RSO: – Search

The Big Debate: Which Solvent to use for cannabis oil extraction – Search

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WHAT KIND OF SOLVENTS SHOULD I USE?

There are also many other solvents which could probably be used to perform an extraction effectively such as acetone, but the only solvents that I have direct experience with are ether, naphtha and 99% isopropyl alcohol, therefore I do not feel qualified to tell the public what other solvents they can use.

The process I am about to describe involves washing the starting material twice with a good solvent such as pure light aliphatic naphtha or 99% isopropyl alcohol etc.  To effectively remove the available resin, which contains the medicinal cannabinoids from the plant material.

Light naphtha has proven itself to be a very effective solvent to produce this oil and it is also quite cheap to purchase when compared to the cost of other solvents. This solvent is called light naphtha in Canada, and in Europe it is often called benzin(e) and it is  sold as cleaning fluid or solvent in many hardware stores.

In addition, naphtha is usually quite easy to locate in many countries, while other pure solvents that are well suited to preform extractions, can be very expensive and hard to find. Naphtha comes in different forms and under many different names and the temperatures at which they boil can vary a great deal, which is something that must be taken into consideration if one is to obtain the proper solvent. The naphtha which I preferred to use had a boiling point around 70 degrees C, which is about the same amount of heat required to bring 99% isopropyl alcohol to its boiling point.

Any solvent that you intend to use should be colorless, the same as water and if you dip your finger into it, within about 40 seconds it should completely evaporate from your finger leaving no oily residue behind.

Naphtha is sold under many names but if you go to a fuel supplier, you should not have too much trouble tracking some down, if you tell the supplier that you are looking for a solvent which has a boiling point around 70 degrees C. Light naphtha has many industrial uses, and it is often used to degrease engine parts or thin paints etc., so I’m sure you should not have too much trouble finding what you need.

 Just to give you an idea of its many uses, naphtha is the same substance used to fuel Coleman lamps and stoves.  Unfortunately, rust inhibitors are added to Coleman fuel.

So, I do not recommend that this fuel be used to produce oil. But as I understand it, some companies actually do supply camping fuel with no additives, so this should work very well as a solvent to perform an oil extraction.

There is also medical-grade naphtha (hexane) – Search is available in many countries in the world, but it is a bit more expensive and usually harder to get and I have not found any significant difference between pure light naphtha and the medical grade version of this solvent.

Jack Kungel

• Never use a rice cooker… there is an internal spark…and it will explode… the rice cooker is the reason we can’t use anything flammable to make oil in Canada…the reason people blew themselves up…
• FACT. Electrohome essential oil distiller… Green oil machine…tabletop alcohol distiller…a closed loop system…VENTILATION MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR SAFTEY ..no boom when using alcohol!

**Most Popular Solvent for Extracting Cannabis is Everclear.**

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RSO Recipe

Ingredients and Materials Needed:

• 1 pound of dried cannabis (preferably indica strain)
• 2 gallons of solvent (99% isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, or naphtha)
• Deep bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Cheesecloth or coffee filter
• Rice cooker
• Large fan
• Stainless steel measuring cup
• Syringes for storage

Peter O’Toole

 That’s about 900 ml 30.45 oz. of Real Cannabis Oil or RCO.

It’s about 10 lbs. I pulled 6 per oz on this run.

And how much does that cost?? $20 per ml

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Some People State if I knew it would have been that expensive, I would have never tried cannabis. I believe for the newbies to start out low on THC and build up your tolerance.

Many quit because they can’t handle the high before achieving the cancer kill. 

Stay legendary and believe you can beat this!!!

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Jimmy & Rosalynn Carters Work Project

Jimmy Carter, (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) in Plains, Georgia, at the Wise Sanitarium, where his mother worked as a registered nurse.^[2] Carter thus became the first American president born in a hospital.^[3] He was the eldest child of Bessie Lillian Gordy and James Earl Carter Sr., and a descendant of English immigrant Thomas Carter, who settled in the Colony of Virginia in 1635.^[4][5] 

In Georgia, numerous generations of Carters worked as cotton farmers.^[6] Plains was a boomtown of 600 people at the time of Carter’s birth. His father was a successful local businessman who ran a general store and was an investor in farmland.^[7] Carter’s father had previously served as a reserve second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps during World War I.^[7]

How Jimmy Carter built houses for the poor until his final years | The Independent

He was the oldest living president and had been out of the White House for more than 35 years, but Jimmy Carter never stopped working to improve the lives of others — much of which included building homes for the needy. Even well into his 90s, Carter put on a hard hat and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit organization he often partnered with through The Carter Center.

The one-term president — who died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia — worked alongside 103,000 volunteers in 14 countries to build, renovate and repair 4,331 homes with Habitat for Humanity for more than 35 years. Often, Carter and his late wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, volunteered together.

The couple first participated in a Habitat for Humanity project in 1984 in New York City. Carter discovered the organization while on a run. He recalled that he passed by a building and thought, “Rosalynn and I should come up and give them a hand.”

“When we left the White House, we could have done anything,” Carter once said. “But our choice was to volunteer as Habitat workers, and that’s been a life-changing experience for us.”  In September 1984, the Carters and a dozen other volunteers made their way to New York, where they worked on a six-story apartment building that gave safe and affordable housing to families. 

For one week, the Carters helped build 19 units and returned the following year to finish the building. The work unknowingly sparked an annual tradition for the Carters to spend one week volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in a different location around the world in what became known as the Carter Work Projects.

Habitat for Humanity was founded in Americus, Georgia — near Carter’s hometown of Plains — in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. The organization aims to help build or improve homes for families in low-income or communities in need. It relies on volunteers and other Habitat for Humanity homeowners for manual labor, which is called sweat equity.  

In recent years, Carter had experienced several health issues including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Carter decided to receive hospice care in February 2023 instead of undergoing additional medical intervention. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died on Nov. 19, 2023, at age 96. He looked frail when he attended her memorial service and funeral in a wheelchair.

Carter left office profoundly unpopular but worked energetically for decades on humanitarian causes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 in recognition of his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.”

Carter had been a centrist as governor of Georgia with populist tendencies when he moved into the White House as the 39th U.S. president. He was a Washington outsider at a time when America was still reeling from the Watergate scandal that led Republican Richard Nixon to resign as president in 1974 and elevated Ford from vice president.

“I’m Jimmy Carter and I’m running for president. I will never lie to you,” Carter promised with an ear-to-ear smile. Also asked to assess his presidency, In Citizen Carter a 1991 documentary: Carter said, “The biggest failure we had was a political failure. I never was able to convince the American people that I was a forceful and strong leader.”

Despite his difficulties in office, Carter had few rivals for accomplishments as a former president. He gained global acclaim as a tireless human rights advocate, a voice for the disenfranchised and a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty, winning the respect that eluded him in the White House.

Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights and resolve conflicts around the world, from Ethiopia and Eritrea to Bosnia and Haiti. His Carter Center in Atlanta sent international election-monitoring delegations to polls around the world.

A Southern Baptist Sunday school teacher since his teens, Carter brought a strong sense of morality to the presidency, speaking openly about his religious faith. He also sought to take some pomp out of an increasingly imperial presidency – walking, rather than riding in a limousine, in his 1977 inauguration parade.

The Middle East was the focus of Carter’s foreign policy. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, based on the 1978 Camp David accords, ended a state of war between the two neighbors. Carter brought Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland for talks. 

Later, as the accords seemed to be unraveling, Carter saved the day by flying to Cairo and Jerusalem for personal shuttle diplomacy. The treaty provided for Israeli withdrawal from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and establishment of diplomatic relations. Begin and Sadat each won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1978.

By the 1980 election, the overriding issues were double-digit inflation, interest rates that exceeded 20% and soaring gas prices, as well as the Iran hostage crisis that brought humiliation to America.

These issues marred Carter’s presidency and undermined his chances of winning a second term. Former President Jimmy Carter was known globally for his diplomacy and humanitarian work. 

The ‘Carter effect’: How the former president gave cancer patients hope.

By Erika Edwards

The world of medicine will remember him not only as a person who beat the cancer that spread in his body, but also as arguably the most influential voice to raise awareness of a cutting-edge cancer treatment: immunotherapy.

Even people who have never heard that term usually know it was “the Jimmy Carter drug” that helped save his life.  Carter’s successful cancer treatment “would have been considered a miracle just 15 to 20 years ago,” said Dr. Adam Friedman, chair of dermatology at George Washington University. “The ‘Carter effect’ spawned a new era of hope for patients who would ordinarily be hopeless.”

Advances in melanoma

In 2015, a person with metastatic melanoma — a form of skin cancer that has spread throughout the body — was unlikely to survive more than six months, and possibly not even six weeks if he or she happened to be 90 years old. Carter believed that was his fate when he announced in August of that year that melanoma has spread to his liver and his brain.

 “I’ve had a wonderful life,” Carter said at a media briefing at the time. “I feel that it’s in the hands of God and my doctors, and I’ll be prepared for anything that comes.” There are many possible reasons Carter, who died Sunday at age 100, survived as long as he did. He had access to some of the best cancer doctors in the world as he underwent surgery and radiation. 

He was a man of strong faith and lived with purpose, which he spoke about at the 2015 briefing. 

He also revealed that he would be treated with a relatively new immunotherapy called pembrolizumab, sold as Keytruda. Keytruda works by harnessing the power of the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells. “This is a medicine that they use for melanoma that enhances the activity of the immune system,” he said at the time.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the first immunotherapy drug, called Yervoy, just four years earlier, in 2011. Keytruda wasn’t greenlighted until 2014. Both were originally intended for the notoriously hard-to-treat melanoma.

Before that, there hadn’t been any new approaches for melanoma in decades, said Dr. Amod Sarnaik, a professor of cutaneous oncology and immunology at Moffitt Cancer Center’s Cutaneous Oncology Program in Tampa, Florida.

“It was a rather depressing time,” he said.

Carter’s willingness to speak openly about the new approach, Sarnaik said, prompted excitement and investment in the field.

“In the absence of this unfortunate thing happening to President Carter, I don’t think that we would be talking about immunotherapy in the national domain,” he said.

Since Carter’s diagnosis, at least 15 new treatments for stage 4 melanoma have been approved, said Dr. Michael Davies, chair of the department of melanoma and medical oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Some immune therapies are used in combination with other cancer drugs or even surgery at earlier stages of disease.

And its use has expanded greatly. Varying forms of immunotherapy are used to treat a wide variety of cancers, including lung cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, head and neck cancer and some rare forms of colon cancer.

Studies of its possible use in treating pancreatic cancer are also underway, said Dr. Suresh Ramalingam, executive director of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, where Carter was treated. Ramalingam wasn’t directly involved in Carter’s care.

“Immunotherapy has been a game changer,” Ramalingam said. “We are seeing patients live longer and live better because of what immunotherapy has meant to the field of cancer.”

In early June, researchers at NYU Langone Health reported that patients with metastatic melanoma given a combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and an experimental mRNA vaccine targeting their cancer cells were living longer without additional spread of their disease compared to people who got Keytruda alone.

Three-quarters of patients who got both therapies had no recurrence three years later, compared to 56% in the Keytruda-only group. The combination group had an edge in survival, too: 96% versus 90%. Immunotherapy doesn’t work for everyone, offering only about a 30% to 60% success rate, depending on the cancer and the course of treatment. “We’re not satisfied with that,” Sarnaik said. “We want a 90% to 100% response rate, and we’re nowhere near those numbers.”

There can be side effects. Immunotherapy can kick the immune system into overdrive, causing a variety of inflammatory responses. People who develop lung inflammation may need supplemental oxygen. Such a complication in the colon, called colitis, can be life-threatening, Davies said.Still, it doesn’t usually come with hair loss, nausea, extreme fatigue and other side effects historically associated with chemotherapy.

“Many of my patients on immunotherapy continue in their jobs.

“They get the treatment in the morning and go to work in the afternoon,” Colleagues who treated Carter were “immensely grateful” for his contribution in raising awareness of immunotherapy, “When we see patients like President Carter beat their cancer, that is the positive reinforcement that drives us to do even better,” Ramalingam said.

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One Woman Triumphs Over Men with Budget-Friendly Anti-Aging Solutions

Aging & Longevity

The clientele of doctors providing aging consultation as well as people using anti-aging supplements — the longevity industry — is skewed male yet one woman, Julie Gibson Clark, a 55-year-old single mom, has found cheaper alternatives for more effective anti-aging benefits.

Key Points:

• Julie Gibson Clark is one of the top participants in the Rejuvenation Olympics, a global longevity competition, and she only spends a little over $100 per month for her anti-aging regimen.
• In contrast, longevity guru Bryan Johnson, who ranks behind Clark, spends a reported $2 million a year on anti-aging consultations, products, and exercises.
• Clark ages at a pace of 0.665 biological years for each chronological year, where a value less than 1.0 indicates statistically decelerated aging.

Julie Gibson Clark is a 55-year-old single mom from Phoenix who ranks number two on the worldwide leaderboard of an online competitive longevity game — the Rejuvenation Olympics. This longevity game tracks and ranks about 4,000 participants based on what’s called “biological” aging — where a higher or lower biological age compared to chronological age indicates accelerated or slowed aging, respectively. 

To measure biological age, participants in the Rejuvenation Olympics undergo tests measuring how fast or slow they age based on DNA molecular tagging patterns (methylation). These tests provide insight into how environmental and lifestyle factors, like abstaining from smoking and/or consuming polyphenol-containing plants, influence the activation of people’s genes to give an indication of their pace of aging.

As for Clark’s slowed pace of aging, she does not use a team of scientists or expensive medical treatments to reverse her age. Instead, she sticks to a vegetable-rich diet, exercises, and meditates for 20 minutes a day. Her biggest anti-aging expenditures come from a $27-per-month gym membership as well as a $79-per-month supplement subscription.

Clark’s low-cost anti-aging regimen has slowed her biological aging to 0.665 years for every chronological year. This pace of aging was determined by averaging biological aging scores over the course of about six months.

As such, Clark currently sits ahead of one of the country’s most famous biohackers for age reversal, Bryan Johnson, on the leaderboard of the Rejuvenation Olympics. In contrast to Clark’s anti-aging regimen, Johnson spends a reported $2 million a year on his age-reversal regimen that includes dozens of daily pills and a team of 30 doctors. Along these lines, Johnson currently places at number six in the Rejuvenation Olympics, aging at 0.72 biological years for each chronological year.

Women Are Gaining Ground in the Male-Skewed Longevity Market

The composition of the longevity market, which encompasses boutique healthcare clinics offering full-body scans, supplement subscriptions, doctors giving preventive medical advice, and exercise regimens, is currently valued at over $26 billion. The value of the longevity market is expected to nearly double over the next decade. The clientele for this booming, high-end healthcare sector has skewed male, but the numbers and influence of women in this sector are growing, according to a Fortune article.

Many of these women are driven by a feeling of being shut out by traditional medicine and research, leading them to take their healthcare-related needs into their own hands. What’s more, many have applied longevity goal-oriented daily routines to their lives so that they can live longer for those whom they love and care for.

Clark Equates Her Pro-Longevity Routine to Daily Hygiene

Clark has neither the time nor the resources to devote to longevity-oriented biohacking — engaging in lifestyle changes to alter one’s biology and enhance well-being — like Bryan Johnson. Instead of engaging in longevity-focused biohacking routines like Johnson, Clark calls herself “health-conscious.”

Clark considers her daily regimen to fight aging more than a “hack.” “I don’t like that term,” says Clark, a recruiter who makes less than $100,000 per year, in a Fortune article. After Clark submitted a salivary sample to measure her DNA’s methylation patterns and her pace of biological aging, she was a bit surprised to find how well she measured up.

“I was like, wow,” she says, and adds, “That also confirmed this stuff has to just kind of be like brushing your teeth.”

Clark uses a vegetable-rich diet, exercises, and meditates

For her routine, Clarke starts her day between 4:45 and 5 AM. She sends her 17-year-old son to school and then goes to the gym for strength and cardio training. She also fasts for 16 hours overnight on a daily basis, often eating her first meal between 10 and 11 AM.

Moreover, at least three times a week, Clark uses a sauna for 20 minutes before taking a cold shower. While working, Clark eats 16 ounces of vegetables a day, mixing raw celery, radishes, peppers, carrots, and broccoli, along with a salad or soup. In the early afternoon, she meditates for about 20 minutes.

A health scare that Clark had over a decade ago propelled her to adopt her healthy lifestyle. When the health scare arose, Clark was having difficulty getting up in the morning, constantly feeling fatigued, and was losing her hair.

Eventually, she tested positive for heavy metal poisoning, likely from her time spent mixing toxic glazes without a mask as a ceramics major in college. While undergoing treatment for her condition, she started focusing more intently on her health.

Her teenage son gives her a constant source of motivation, according to Clark. She wants to be there for him as long as possible, minimizing any negative repercussions of aging.

Determining Who Uses the Best Anti-Aging Regimen

The burgeoning longevity market has spurred people to “take the bull by the horns” in attempts to slow the rate at which their bodies age. Interestingly, Clark has tentatively slowed her biological aging rate better than longevity gurus like Bryan Johnson as shown by the Rejuvenation Olympics absolute leaderboard, all the while using cheaper anti-aging alternatives.

The Rejuvenation Olympics leaderboard will almost surely get updated, though, further stimulating the race to see who can slow aging the best. With this in mind, the verdict is still out to find who uses the most superior anti-aging strategies. 

With the longevity market sector’s skew toward a majority male clientele, women may soon equal or surpass their male counterparts in identifying cheaper and more effective pro-longevity routines. Along those lines, three of the top five participants on the Rejuvenation Olympics absolute leaderboard are female, which means it is possible that women using budget-friendly anti-aging techniques are outcompeting wealthy men like Bryan Johnson in terms of longevity.

Julie Gibson Clark is aging at 0.665 of a year for every chronological year she lives. So while the Phoenix-based single mother is 55 years old, her “biological” age, which may determine health span and life span more accurately, is decreasing—that is, according to her latest epigenetic DNA test, evaluating how her lifestyle influences her genes. 

Amid the craze to live forever—a $26 billion business predicted to nearly double in the next decade—Clark’s results are more than impressive. In a global online longevity game called the Rejuvenation Olympics, ranking 4,000 people’s pace-of-aging averages across six months, Clark is in second place.

She ranks higher than No. 6 Bryan Johnson, the wealthy tech founder who spends $2 million per year on reverse aging, and No. 19 Peter Diamandis, whose venture fund has put $500 million into growing technologies, many of which are aimed at research and development for healthy aging and extending life span, according to his website. 

Unlike the tech millionaires using extreme anti-aging protocols like spending up to $1,000 an hour to see a rejuvenation doctor, Clark’s secret is somewhat ordinary. After all, she makes less than six figures a year and cannot afford to spend her savings trying to live forever since she will need enough to sustain her into extreme old age.

She spends $27 a month on a gym membership and $79 a month on a supplement subscription from NOVOS, the company whose trial she entered and worked with to submit her results to the longevity leaderboard. 

“Eventually the wheels will fall off the bus, and I’m like, well, mine aren’t falling off anytime soon,” Clark previously told Fortune. “So I’m going to do everything I can to keep the bus in good order.”

So what’s her daily routine? Turns out, you can do it, too. “This stuff has to just kind of be like brushing your teeth,” Clark says. 

A vegetable-rich diet

Clark typically consumes about 16 ounces of vegetables daily, snacking on carrots, radishes, and peppers during the workday. The majority, though, she gets through salads and soups. Eating a diverse array of whole foods, such as a range of vegetables, is associated with a strong gut, which can boost the immune system and keep the body healthy. Clark also limits the number of refined sugars and grains she eats, which contain fewer nutrients than complex carbohydrates.

Strength and cardio 

When Clark heads to the gym, she does a mix of cardio and strength workouts each week: two days of upper body workouts with weights, two days of lower body with weights, and one day of strength-training targeting her midsection. She also does about 20 to 30 minutes of cardio four times a week. 

On the weekends, Clark hikes, kayaks, plays pickleball, or takes a long walk.  

Especially as people age, incorporating strength training into the week can help combat age-related muscle loss. Finding an exercise you enjoy can help you stick with it. 

A sauna and a cold shower 

At least three times a week, Clark uses the sauna for 20 minutes before taking a cold shower. Longevity experts swear by cold and hot immersion to stress the body.

As longevity expert Dr. Mark Hyman previously told Fortune,

“A stress that doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

Heat immersion like a sauna can activate longevity pathways, he says. “You’ll end up increasing heat shock proteins, which clean up all damaged proteins and boost your immune system and increase your cardiovascular health,” Hyman says. 

A cold shower, similar to the cold plunge, can do more than improve alertness. It can release adrenaline and keep the body resilient—a biological process known as hormesis, which can reduce inflammation. 

An incentive to keep going

Clark doesn’t see her health journey as intense, nor does she prescribe to the term “biohacker.” She has found easy ways to prioritize her health through diet, exercise, and healthy bouts of stress. 

She also credits her motivating factor to keeping up her routine to live a long, healthy life: her son. As a single mother, she hopes to stay around for her 17-year-old son. “I want to be there for him as long as possible,” she told Fortune. “I want to minimize any negative repercussions of aging.”    Julie Gibson Clark | biohacker

Meet the ‘budget biohacker’ mum Julie Gibson Clark, 55, who is ‘ageing backwards’ thanks to ‘secret sauce’ routine | The Sun

Julie Gibson Clark, a 55-year-old single mom, reversed her biological age using NOVOS resources and products. 

Julie Gibson Clark: 5 Ways To Age As Slow As Bryan Johnson On A Budget – Longevity LIVE

Wealthy men are spending millions to lower their biological ages and live longer.

 These women are beating them with cheaper solutions

Anti-Aging Breakthrough: Julie Clark (55) Outpaces Biohackers

POPULATION DECLINE COLLAPSED THE ROMAN EMPIRE

@StephenJShaw : “Roman Empire introduced taxes that weren’t fair” 

And you also lost your retirement rights. 

Social Security Update: Republican Says Cuts Should Be ‘On the Table’

 None of these things, pure economic policies themselves did not work.” Incoming Trump official slams Biden admin’s spending: ‘The hemorrhaging has to stop’ | WatchThat was the Romans trying to reverse birth rates and it clearly didn’t work.

So many couples having fertility issues, many choosing no kids etc. Our demise is largely our own fault for our lack of participation and letting the government make choices for us that we should have been making!

Instead of incentivizing people to have more children nowadays, celebrities and politicians are promoting being single with no kids. 

Encouraging depopulation: If we build a great America they will have babies. They need to feel that their children have a chance.Corruption and immigration, is number1 and 2.

Ancient Roman Society – World History Encyclopedia

If you keep waiting for the right time, it may never happen. When you have something that is more important in your life than yourself, this is when you want to make the world a better place. Whoa, had no idea the Romans already struggled with their own kind of feminism, which year did they introduce those taxes?! 

Didn’t early Christians offset the population collapse, – Search

After God banished Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, He gives them this commandment: “be fruitful and multiply.”

Why is “be fruitful and multiply” interpreted by so many as an explicit command instead of just general well-wishing, akin to “live long and prosper”? : r/Christianity. Even though they have severed their ties from the Lord, husband and wife are given their primary task in marriage.

This is why  we need immigrants.

However, it must be controlled, or the American Dream will be lost for the next generation. We’re creating a nanny state right now. Subsidizing food and housing aren’t a long-term plan for success.

We’ve been on a rapid decline here in the US with the depopulation.

About 100 years before total collapse, the Romans began inflating their currency by reducing the silver and gold content of coins while keeping the same face value.

Sound familiar? 

The population of the Roman Empire included millions of slaves being supported by We the People. When a slave gave birth, if the owner didn’t want to bother with the child, they could just toss it. Young people today don’t think they can afford to have children. 

What does this remind you of? 

Well if women would stop slaughtering their babies in the womb!!!! How many children in the US lose their lives to abortion every year? Restore family values, enhance maternity leave, free childcare. Tax breaks don’t help!

 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: PRESIDENT NOVAK & STEPHEN J SHAW ON POPULATION COLLAPSE – A GLOBAL ISSUE – Search

“So many people, including smart people, think there are too many people in the world and think the population is growing out of control. A sustainable future doesn’t just require innovation, it requires people. The population problem isn’t too many people, it’s too few.

It’s completely the opposite. Please look at the numbers.

It is all social engineering. Social engineering is always a failure, no matter how it is done. 

Climate Change is a form of Social engineering and the WEF sees themselves as the engineers.

The woke trans gender maniacs are sterilizing children…they want as many as possible to become trans…so that is the world can hu

mans repopulate if they are all sterilized/castrated?

Plus, they will be Forever on big pharma drugs….

It’s Evil, evil, evil that’s what it is.

Hell, we have a country allowing the government and schools to push CHILD ABUSE, messing with innocent children’s minds with gender changes on young children by physically mutilating them with severe surgeries and a lifetime of hormone injections.

And allowing men to compete in women’s sports…. This IS insanity. 

They push to deny faith based religions, pushing greed and hate, poisoning our food with chemicals. Injecting TOXIC EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS INTO PEOPLE with a PLANNED pandemic, fear mongering, & then THREATENING peoples livelihoods and some even wishing death on those who refused the jab. 

Forced masks on adults and children; masks that BREED bacteria and make breathing Fresh air difficult, often terrorizing and filling children with fear. We are OVER TAXED, have high inflation, & have an over regulated administration that thinks they’re Gods & have the right to control us in ways they have no business doing; of course there’s a birth rate decline.

“If people don’t have more children, civilization is going to crumble.”

Population collapse is very quickly becoming an existential crisis across the world, one that no one really wants to talk about, in fact, the mainstream is even at times driving the complete opposite narratives. The Roman Empire didn’t fall; it was replaced and in some cases defeated. Also population decline was largely caused by rampant diseases , natural disasters, famine, plagues and high maternal mortality.

It is a Spiritual War that is what it is.

Well, some would say the Roman empire never cease to exist it just became the Catholic Church, Maybe that’s why tradition favors monogamous male/ female marriage.

Those are the most stable for building family units and having more children.

Nobody  wants to bring a baby into a country writhing in corruption, on the brink of WW3, where food is already unaffordable, and where water is poisoned. During the Roman Empire Period Pure economics didn’t work because they had a broken system of morality, 

Sex became everything to everyone!

Catholics, conservative Lutherans, Baptists and other protestant’s love their children and sacrifice for them. Financial stress is a huge problem. Child care for working parents is expensive. Our church has a daycare with low cost. Long Waiting list. 

The Western Roman Empire lost Gaul, Spain, and North Africa due to the incompetence of its emperors and leaders. A series of civil wars made things worse. The same thing is occurring in the soul of Western Civilization, we’ve abandoned Christianity

There are other factors coming up which will dominate the human race.

People are too isolated, selfish and apathetic. Family used to be valued and brought purpose. Men and women had roles.

We have technology that Romans didn’t have. Automation, robots and AI can replace human workers in many areas. We need to move forward to a more technologically advanced and sustainable society.

“Once the child was born and cleaned, it was placed on the floor in a blanket and the father called into the room. At this point, the father could either pick the child up – signifying it was accepted into the household – or turn away from it. If the father rejected the child, it was taken from the house and left in the streets to die. 

A father might reject the child for any reason and, whatever it was, his will could not be challenged. It is likely that more daughters were rejected than sons, since sons were required to carry on the family name and fortune, but newborns could be abandoned simply because another child would place too great a financial burden on the house and, especially if a family already had a healthy son, there was no need for another. 

“These abandoned infants were often rescued by slave-traders who then raised and sold them as slaves.” Do you want depopulation?

By 2030 see who is left from being jabbed with mystery juice. 

Governments in the West spent the last several generations incentivizing dual income families… that’s the result. I think that we’re overthinking the problem and trying to find an unnatural solution to something that occurs naturally.

And I thought it was the barbarian invasions and the rise of Christianity that brought down the Roman Empire.It appears that the rest of the world has learned from history and is using that knowledge against our country. Meanwhile, the US is blindly stumbling down the path of societal collapse. 

We just try to prevent it because that means our unnatural man-made environment goes with it. Promoting life liberty and happiness will naturally promote higher birth rates.

Inhuman/posthuman policies and dystopian futures demoralize and inhibit procreation. The It shows how complex the issue of population decline can be. Pretty hard to avoid population decline when 20% of your healthy men die in war. On average over the entire United States history,

Population decline Poisoning with lead pipes (you could say the same about our food poisoning us) Loss of sense of nation/belonging Loss of morality from its population Rome was invaded, and its successors built an empire on the ashes of its predecessors.

The countries that solve the birth rate issue will inherit the Earth.

China is waya head in that problem solution

A debased currency, a deteriorated and denigrated culture. The people that founded and were the core of the roman republic and early empire are not the same people that made up the population in the late roman empire. Without the racial stock that founded the nation, the nation cannot survive.

Dudes totally missed *”Latifundia”, where overpopulation of slaves destroyed/displaced the native citizens. *”In the late era, the number of Latifundio’s increased. Wealthy Romans bought land from peasant farmers who could no longer make a living.”

Sound familiar? 

The West’s demographic winter is a spiritual issue that can’t be fixed by financial inducements as is shown by limited success of Hungary’s pronatalist policies hedonistic and materialist secularism leads to anomie & pessimism, with childlessness as the logical consequence of this, you might want to check Romania during communist era because it worked!

The reasons for population decline are to look for in quality of life.

Freedom and opportunities for your children. If the society you line in, does not allow to improve your life and does not provide the right opportunities, your children.

You have population decline.

The reason it did not work is that they targeted single men. It was and it is today the case that the women don’t want kids with the men of the current civilisation. You give more rights to women in society, they rather choose not to have kids and wait for the better man.Fix the morals. This fixes the money since inflation, usury, excessive debt is all downstream of that.

First, we remove the cancer, deep state and corruption, THEN we can begin the Healing!

The Great Reset is no longer a theory, it’s fact …. history is repeating itself!

History doesn’t repeat itself but it does rhyme — We are Rome 2.0

When History Made itself Rhyme – Search

Communism Isn’t Cool, It’s Deadly – Standing for Freedom Center

It’s undeniably one of economist Milton Friedman’s most famous sayings about the failures of central planning: “If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there’d be a shortage of sand.” This was, of course, a stroke of hyperbole. Not even a billion Keynesian ditch-diggers could empty the Sahara.

Read More: Communism Fumbles Again: Cuba Importing Resource It Was Once Famed For Producing

Historians on the founding of the United States of America tell American Citizens & newcomers that ” We the People…” were founded as an American Judeo – Christian Republic. Which means our Bill of Rights & Constitution is our Rule of Law.A strong democracy means mob rule.

A republic means individual rights and the people control the government. Decisions are usually made “for our own best interest” and safety. Somehow those same decisions always seem to end up helping to make the 1% even wealthier. A strong Constitutional Republic depends on the active participation of its citizens in shaping policy and holding leaders accountable.

The movement to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote will likely increase ballot harvesting nationwide. You can help preserve free and representative government today by watching this short video on the Electoral College, how it works, and why we need it. Which explains why our government wants a non informed population so they may act as the saviors while feeding us with disinformation.

I was always the black sheep in my family and I learned not to care about it. There always have been people around me who liked me the way I was and, in the beginning, but later on they wanted to change me. Or they will try and kill the messenger,

Be kind to yourself and even kill your enemies with kindest who choose not to be kind to you back. You don’t have to be accepted by everyone, and some people really like me. I can’t understand why those that don’t feel that way towards me. Oh well it’s there lost but I won’t change for anyone. God Bless You Anyways’. 

Greed is the Root of all evil.

Let me refresh your memory. Even in the Bible, there are kings. Greed is real. Or no one would need money. Take care of your family. Find happiness Stop being a slave to all this BS Stop creating debt. Stop poisoning our water with fluoride, skys with chemtrails and trash

Students For Liberty on X: “If there’s one economic framework you must learn, it’s this: there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The government can’t provide goods and services without someone paying for it. As Milton Friedman put it, someone always pays—and usually, it’s you. https://t.co/oGwXVxNA2P” / X

Milton Friedman – Search Videos was an American economist, statistician, and academic who was born on July 31, 1912, in Brooklyn, NY, and passed away in 2006. He was a professor at the University of Chicago and won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics Sciences in 1976 for his achievements in the field. He advocated for a limited government role in the economy, free markets, and school choice.

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Government spends money as if it’s their money when it’s actually yours. They have no respect for you or the consequences of their actions. Maybe the government shouldn’t be paid if they don’t reach certain financial benchmarks. Perhaps then they’d take things more seriously.

Yep my company would hire 10 people and not automate everything if taxes and over regulations were gone , for every employee you just pay for a ghost employee in taxes total b.s. If there’s one vacuous platitude in economics that you must ignore, it’s this ” there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

If there’s one economic principle that encapsulates the essence of economic policy and personal finance, it’s the adage: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” This saying, famously popularized by economist Milton Friedman, underscores the fundamental truth that everything comes with a cost. When the government provides goods or services, it doesn’t magically conjure the resources from nowhere; instead, these must be funded by someone, somewhere. Typically, this funding comes from taxpayers, either directly through taxes or indirectly through increased national debt which future generations will have to manage. 

Friedman’s insight reminds us that even if something appears to be free at the point of consumption, there’s always an underlying cost, often borne by the public in one form or another. This principle serves as a critical lens through which to view government spending, welfare programs, and economic policies, prompting individuals to question who ultimately bears the cost of these “free” services.

Communism Isn’t Cool, It’s Deadly – Standing for Freedom Center

The Berlin Wall fell for a reason. It would be foolish to consider trying to rebuild it – and all it represents – today.

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Government spends money as if it’s their money when it’s actually yours. They have no respect for you or the consequences of their actions. Maybe the government shouldn’t be paid if they don’t reach certain financial benchmarks. Perhaps then they’d take things more seriously.

If there’s one economic framework you must learn, it’s this: there’s no such thing as a free lunch. The government can’t provide goods and services without someone paying for it.As Milton Friedman put it, someone always pays—and usually, it’s you.And you will suffer to differing degrees.

Solar Heavy – While The World Sleeps

Don’t ever let anyone tell you: What to think. What to say. What to do. Or who to be. Following your convictions means you must be willing to face criticism from those who lack the same courage to do what is right – and they know what is right, but they don’t have the courage, or the guts, or the stamina; to take it, and to do it.

The road less traveled meaning – Search Videos

True conviction means walking the hard road with unwavering courage,

Take the hard right over the easy wrong-no matter the cost!

It’s called the road less travelled; and it ain’t easy – but nothing worth fighting for ever comes easy.

The phrase “the road less traveled” refers to unconventional or uninvestigated options12. It can also symbolize the life you never had, the choices you didn’t make1. The concept is often associated with individuality and perseverance3. In the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, the speaker chooses the less traveled path, emphasizing the impact of such choices45.

Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ captivates readers with its exploration of choice and regret as it continues to resonate deeply with readers while proving its lasting appeal by tapping into the timeless and universal human condition.

Regret lingers as we take on life’s choices, shaping our journey amidst uncertainty

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Unconventional or uninvestigated

‘The Road Not Taken’ by Robert Frost(Bio | Poems) is quite a popular poem; unfortunately, however, its popularity comes mainly from the simple act of misreading. With this poem, Frost has given the world a piece of writing that every individual can relate to, especially when it comes to the concept of choices and opportunities in life.

A majority of the time, this poem is quoted and used with an interpretation that is not exactly “correct”. The popular belief is that Frost meant for this poem to be about hope, success, and defying the odds by choosing a path well, “less traveled by.” On the other hand, if the poem is reviewed, it is quite obvious that it has fairly the opposite connotation.

It is Robert Frost’s first poem in his book “Mountain Interval” (1916). A popular, pleasantly misconstrued poem since its release, its simplicity and way with words demonstrate the skill of Frost’s pen.

It’s literally against every cell in my soul to be an ass kissing follower. idgaf! spitting truth like arrows! Still, I am heavily targeted from literally every angle of my life. I am a survivor and leader of light. My DNA is embedded with thousands of years of wisdom and fearless fortitude. So many continue to underestimate me, because of my “appearance” and “compassion” fafo

To be considered an American you have to: 

African-American Migrations, 1600s to Present | The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross | PBS

Be European Descend from the original settlers whose blood is mixed in the soil of this land. Americans are a specific worldwide Ethno-religious minority group Being born here or having a paper does not make you an American Religion has nothing to do with it https://t.co/HMbcZqIYKD” / X

Americans are a distinct ethnic group forged from frontier experiences.

If your blood was not molded by the frontier, you’re not an American. It’s that simple. Keep in mind that Spaniards were here first. It’s not just English. Afro American were in the United States since the 1600s – Search

Some scholars, like Ivan Van Sertima in his book They Came Before Columbus (1976), claim that Africans had traveled to the New World long before the Europeans discovered its existence. Historical accounts affirm that Africans sailed with the Europeans as they explored and began to conquer the peoples of the Americans in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. 

Perhaps the most famous of the African explorers was Stephen Dorantz or “Estevanico,” who pioneered an expedition in 1539 from Mexico into what is now Arizona and New Mexico. Estevanico, a Muslim from Morocco, had also traveled with “Cabeza de Vaca” to Florida in 1528. Settlements utilizing the enslaved African laborers in the Caribbean and Latin America predated North American communities by almost a century.

Settlements utilizing the enslaved African laborers in the Caribbean and Latin America predated North American communities by almost a century. The resiliency of the people kidnapped from the African continent by European slave traders is obvious even from the earliest historical documents. Africans in America: 1600–1900 | Encyclopedia.com

African Americans were here in the 1600s – Search Videos

Does faith belong in the public square?

At Truth & Liberty, we say yes.Follow us for bold conversations about faith, freedom, and family values.
Yep. And if you find yourself in the minority, the best way out of it is to speak about what you believe in, and if you’re right, others will come along too. 

My life lesson is you always trust your intuition and yourself not others.
Our souls knew exactly when to incarnate! literally i was born for this, and my ancestors know what’s up! our soul tribe uniting our republic, with our blessed holy spirit and archangels orchestrating and protecting our mission. Truth combined with the courage to share our receipts is indisputable and powerful. The cabal is crumbling at our united strength. 

So thankful to @elonmusk for knowing how crucial this time of humanity is for peace on our planet. Free speech and truth is our cornerstone we will use to rebuild a nation of our people, for our people. do. not. underestimate. me. Think for and trust yourself – always. Transitioning from a corporate career to franchise ownership is a big step.

 In China, young people are Living at home in their mid-twenties or even in their thirties?

Either unhappy with their jobs or struggling to find one – leading some to stay at home as ‘full-time children.’ 

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What’s driving the young professional crisis in China?

Here are 6 steps (bookmark if you’re ready to leave your W2): 

1. Identify your motivation. – Define your goals. – Is it freedom? – Higher earnings? – A new challenge? 

2. Clarify your timeline. – Until you know you’re ready to move forward within 8 weeks, it doesn’t make sense to start talking to franchisors. – It’s like calling the Uber from your hotel before you’ve packed your bags. – That time will be better spent preparing to capitalize the venture, planning, etc. 

3. Research your capital options. – How much equity are you in a position to contribute? Do you need to access retirement accounts to do so? – Are you considering utilizing debt between SBA loans and other lending options? – Are you considering bringing on a capital partner to scale more quickly?

4. Identify your skills. – Small business owners wear a lot of hats. But some businesses are going to require more of certain skill sets than others. – Clarity helps you to both pick the franchise that aligns with your skills, and hire to compliment them once you get started. 

5. Build a short list of franchise brands. – It is not a good idea to just look at one. It’s also not a good idea to look at too many. – Pick the three best options that align with your financial expectations, long-term growth strategy, and culture. * I can help you with this btw. DM me. 

6. Make a decision. – It’s a combination of head and heart when it comes to making a decision like this. Many people want to leave their job. Few will take the necessary actions to make the transition to business ownership.

General Motors partners with Chinese battery giant CATL to create the fastest-charging EV battery yet. The new technology promises 124 miles of range in just five minutes, potentially transforming the electric vehicle market. Lightning-Fast Charge: EV Battery Revolution | Watch

Try the quiz and bet your kid. If they score 100% you pay up!

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That’s the reality. How much does your child know about America’s founding document?

We will be replaced or destroyed if we don’t repent, and nothing will stop God’s wrath. 

The Nephites for all their fairness and faith were utterly destroyed for their pride and wickedness. White skin does not a son of God make.
Basically, yes, God blessed White people in America. White people have had this land for their inheritance for a while, but we have sinned before God and are now being destroyed and replaced. The only remedy is repentance and humility– not racial pride.

 That will exacerbate the problem. God is no respecter of persons– He gave you blessings because He loved your ancestors, who worshipped and served Him. But the difference was in their worship, not their parentage. The Nephites and the people of Israel were fair and white and blessed by God with great things– and they were scattered and smitten and lost their homelands and became like the people around them: dark, faithless, and broken as a nation.

Biblical Christianity: Truth or Delusion? – paperback, Hanna | eBay

All are alike unto God– black and white, bond and free, male and female.

 The ideal is to be free from labels like Nephite and Lamanite or dark or white– to be measured by your character and devotion to God, and not who your parents were. “Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.”

When anti-American anarchists started tearing down American flags on college campuses, young heroes rushed in to save Old Glory. Elon raised $6 billion dollars from Blackrock and other usual suspects last week and now he’s on the timeline calling Americans retards, changing the algo, removing checkmarks, and locking people out of their accounts. Curious. God bless these patriots. 🇺🇲🙏📖

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Why are people so inhumane? – Google Search

The, “At This Point What Difference Does It Make” quote comes from testimony during a 2013 Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing when Republican senator Ron Johnson pressed Clinton to answer a question about the cause of the attack on Benghazi.

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I get seriously upset when I see these cowards in Washington D.C.

Not being held accountable for their cruel deeds!!!

 I really feel like the odd one out because it doesn’t seem to affect others as much as it does me. I just can’t comprehend it, and it affects me deeply, like in a spiritual way. Knowing you’re doing something terrible to people who don’t deserve it, unapologetically… I really can’t fathom it.

I’ve been cruel at times, and I like to use the word “egocentric” because it helps me understand myself and others a bit better. They’re in a place where they can’t think beyond themselves. It happens when we’re in crisis or, really, just in need and not being heard. Egocentrism is a defense mechanism that works for some people. It didn’t for me, and I’m glad I’ve grown to be a person who minimizes the hurt I put into the world. Some people never evolve past that egocentrism.

Because they like it. It makes them happy. They go out of their way to think up ways to hurt people. Cruelty makes them feel powerful when they are too pathetic to create, they can take the easy way to affect the world and destroy things like a tantrum throwing toddler instead.

They want the rush they get from hurting others, and love the idea that they have power over how others feel. They know better, but they don’t care. Some are just selfish, but that’s an oversimplification. Many just really, really enjoy hurting others. 

They want to feel above them and somehow hurting people makes them feel dominant, even though hurting people is so easy any idiot can do it. They delude themselves into thinking it makes them better, but any person who doesn’t think like them can see how pathetic it is

Hobbes vs Rousseau: are we inherently evil or good? IAI TV

‘ Just over a century later, Jean-Jacques Rousseau countered that human nature is essentially good, and that we could have lived peaceful and happy lives well before the development of anything like the modern state.

The researchers found that adolescents who had a variation of another gene, which contributes to how quickly serotonin is recycled in the brain and which has been linked to hostile behavior in children, were more likely to exhibit signs of psychopathy. According to Bernard, Williams’ conception of integrity as authenticity suggests that it is possible for a morally wicked person to have integrity.

Revisiting Williams on Integrity – PMC

Forty years ago it would have been correct to say that integrity is a neglected topic in analytical discussions of ethics. Bernard Williams’ “A Critique of Utilitarianism” put an end to that trend.1 

A large body of literature is now available on the nature of integrity.2 

Williams’ early writings on integrity and character were also key factors in the turn in moral philosophy from impartial, conduct-based moral theories (Kantian deontology and consequentialism) to a focus on views that at an earlier time were described as “personalist ethics” and we now commonly classify as virtue ethics or character-focused moral theories.3 

Williams was not the lone voice in the shift from impartial moral theories to a central concern for character and virtue. (In speaking of Williams’ ‘early writings,’ I am referring to his work prior to Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy.4)

 BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English / The psychology of greed

At the neurological level, greed is controlled by the reward centre of the brain. Greedy people feel good when they choose the stuff they want, and this happens at the unconscious, emotional level of the brain, meaning there’s little conscious awareness about how greedy actions might affect others, or be unfair. 

One distinctive trait of evil people is their tendency to take pleasure in the misfortune of others. It’s almost as if they get a sense of satisfaction from others suffering. In some cases, this twisted satisfaction might even drive them to intentionally create situations that lead to misery.

Why humans are cruel

People can sometimes act inhumanely due to a complex mix of factors including: psychological issues like a lack of empathy, social pressures, a desire for power, dehumanization of others, personal trauma, upbringing, and even evolutionary traits that could incentivize certain aggressive behaviors in certain situations; it’s important to remember that not everyone is inherently cruel, and most people are capable of kindness and compassion, but certain circumstances can trigger inhumane behavior. 

Humans typically do things to get pleasure or avoid pain. For most of us, hurting others causes us to feel their pain. And we don’t like this feeling. This suggests two reasons people may harm the harmless – either they don’t feel the others’ pain or they enjoy feeling the others’ pain.  

The question of whether humans are inherently kind or cruel is complex and depends on a mix of both nature and nurture, reflecting our genetic makeup and upbringing or environment. The philosopher Mencius argued that humans are innately good, but it’s necessary to develop and extend this goodness.

Some people are cruel as a coping mechanism to handle fear and rejection. They feel that by being cruel they can in some way control their fear of rejection or push a person away and avoid being hurt.

Some people are motivated to do evil to gain self- esteem, to live up to a grandiose self-image. In these situations, vindictive acts can be weapons used to put other people down. However, many evil acts are the result of idealistic fanaticism.

A simple game played with students illustrates that while humans tend towards self-interest, they also act with prosocial motivations. A growing body of research is revealing that pro-sociality is found more often in market-based (versus communitarian) societies.

Why are human beings said to be the cruelest of all living beings?
Explanation: Humans are cruel because of their mentality. They are just cunning, and this nature came cauz of inheritance and society. No one can accept that the other person or opposite person is growing up and having a better future. Even if the other person’s future is ruined, most humans think they will ruin his/her future more.

Cruel people may enjoy causing others pain or suffering, either physically or emotionally. They may use insults or belittling language to diminish others and make themselves feel superior. They may be quick to anger and lash out at others for perceived slights or wrongdoings.

Trauma Cycles

This can lead to reactions such as defenselessness, anxiety, increased sensitivity, and anger. Some individuals may unconsciously react aggressively or hurtfully towards others to regain control and cope with these overwhelming emotions.

How is nature not as cruel as man?
The cruelty of nature passes out quickly whereas the man’s ingratitude is everlasting.

Do Evil Doers Know They Do Evil

Some do, some don’t. The thing that counts is how they influence their surroundings and how this enables them to act on them being evil. Some do, some don’t. People who commit financial crimes – thieves, corrupt people, frauds – may internally regret their actions. 
Whether humans are born good or evil has been debated by philosophers for centuries. Aristotle argued that morality is learned, and that we’re born as “amoral creatures” while Sigmund Freud considered new-borns a moral blank slate.

What Does GOD Consider as Evil 

Thomas Aquinas, the 13th-century Dominican theologian, and in the Theodicy (1710), by the German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. According to Leibniz, there are 3 forms of evil in the world: moral, physical, and metaphysical. From this Svendsen proposes that there are four kinds of evil in the world: demonic, instrumental, idealistic, and stupid evil.

Why Do Bad People Feel They Are Doing Good Deeds

Psychologist Albert Bandura would probably agree. He theorized that people who do evil have justified the morality of their actions to themselves in some way. By convincing themselves their behavior is moral, these people can separate and disengage themselves from immoral behavior and its consequences.

The biblical concept of evil is also identified as: Something deficient, negative, or worthless (Gen 41:3 ; 2 Kgs 2:19 ; Matt 7:17 ; Acts 17:5 ) Emotional or relational distress, insult, guilty conscience (Gen 6:6 ; 28:8 ; Eccl 1:13 ; Matt 5:11 ; Heb 10:22 )

Why are people selfish nowadays?
Cultural Shifts: Modern society often emphasizes individualism and personal achievement. This cultural shift can lead to people prioritizing their own needs and desires over those of the community.

Greed + Selfishness = Coldness and Dark Hearts 

Greed is another natural human instinct -‐-‐ we are all selfish and greedy at heart, and for sound evolutionary reasons. In times of scarcity, a stingy cave man was more likely to survive and reproduce than a generous one who shared his limited resources with the less fortunate.
What Did Jesus Say About Greed 19 Bible Verses About Greed And Wealth

 Greed steals from life’s better joys 

“Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions’” (Luke 12:15). Life is about more than money.  Character Trait: Greedy.

Greedy people may prioritize their own interests over the needs of others, leading to a lack of empathy and understanding in relationships. Greedy people may have difficulty maintaining long-term relationships, as their self-centered behavior can drive others away.

Thomas Hobbes. In his famous 1651 work Leviathan, Hobbes argues that people are inherently wicked and selfish, and he puts forth his ideas for the social contract and laws required by a society of evil creatures.

Similarly, in Humankind, historian Rutger Bregman writes that when we commit acts of cruelty and evil, we typically do so as a result of drives like a fear of strangers, a need to fit in, or a desire to act in the interest of the greater good.

What Does the Bible Say About Hurting People 

We know it’s true, hurting people hurts people. Then we come to the words of Jesus: “love your enemies, do good to them that hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who despitefully use you. If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other… Be merciful even as your Father is merciful… Nature is a living system, and as such, uncontrollable. It is interdependent and dynamic.

Conversely, control is possible only in static, predictable situations.

We all share the same planet, and while nature can exist without us, we cannot exist without nature. As wealthy, developed, and technologically advanced as we may be, ultimately, nature is the bedrock of our human existence and the key to human resilience, health, stability, and well-being.

Explanation: The poet compares the biting wind of nature to the bite of ingratitude from man. The poet views man’s ingratitude as a fierce animal with sharp teeth. The poet has suffered a lot from ungrateful men, so he calls the winter wind not so unkind as man’s ingratitude.

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Some human activities that cause damage (either directly or indirectly) to the environment on a global scale include population growth, neoliberal economic policies and rapid economic growth, overconsumption, overexploitation, pollution, and deforestation. 

Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: pollution, burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and more. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, mass extinction, and undrinkable water, among other effects. 10 Human Activities That Affect The Environment | Sustainable Fashion Blog | Project Cece  

12 US States Are Planning to Ban the Sale of Gas-Powered Cars – CNET

At least 11 states are slated to join California in prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. To curb tailpipe emissions and boost EV and plug-in hybrid sales, California is working toward banning the purchase of combustion cars. Eleven more US states announced plans to follow suit.

California is gearing up to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars — and now 11 more US states are playing follow the leader.

A measure approved by the California Air Resources Board back in August 2022 requires all new cars, SUVs and pickup trucks sold in the state to generate zero tailpipe emissions by 2035. The policy won’t take existing vehicles off the road, but automakers and car dealers will be restricted to selling electric vehicles and certain plug-in hybrids.

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“Our cars shouldn’t make wildfires worse — and create more days filled with smoky air,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said. “Cars shouldn’t melt glaciers or raise sea levels, threatening our cherished beaches and coastlines.”

California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035. This decision is part of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations (ACC II), which were approved in 2022. Here are some key points:

• Phase-out Timeline: Starting in 2026, 35% of new cars and light trucks sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). This percentage increases to 68% by 2030, and by 2035, only ZEVs can be sold as new.
• Zero-Emission Vehicles: ZEVs include battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (with a range of 50 miles or more), and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
• Nitrogen Oxide Emissions: California’s plan also includes reducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles by 75% initially, followed by a 90% reduction later.
• Other States: Several other states, including Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, have announced plans to adopt California’s standards.

Governor Gavin Newsom has emphasized that this move is aimed at reducing air pollution and combating climate change. However, there is expected opposition from some political figures and industries.1.

California gets the green light to ban gas car sales by 2035.

Key takeaways

• The Biden administration has granted California permission to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, making it one of the most ambitious climate policies in the countrynytimes.com+2.
• California’s phase-out will begin in 2026, requiring automakers to have 35% of their sales as zero-emission vehiclesnytimes.com+1.
• This move is likely to face legal challenges and potential revocation by future administrationsmsn.com+1.

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The state’s Advanced Clean Cars II rule requires zero-emission vehicles to represent 35% of new cars and light trucks in lots by 2026, and then 68% by 2030, before reaching 100% in 2035.

When it comes to emissions, California is a leader: 11 other states that link their standards to California’s have also announced plans to prohibit the sale of new ICE (internal combustion engine) automobiles after 2035, and more could follow.

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Which states are banning the sale of new gas-powered cars?

Under Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, states must either adhere to federal emissions standards or adopt California’s more stringent guidelines.

Seventeen states have historically followed California’s regulations, but so far only Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington have announced they’ll enforce the Advanced Clean Cars II rule and prohibit the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles.

Delaware

Following a public hearing in April 2023, Shawn Garvin, the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control of Delaware, finalized regulations to adopt California’s regulations on the gas-powered vehicle ban. This served as an amendment to Delaware’s previously existing Low Emission Vehicle program, bringing it in line with the standards imposed by Section 177 of the Clean Air Act.

Maine

In May 2023, the Maine legislature received a civilian petition urging the regulatory body to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II standards within the state. A public hearing was held in August 2023, and a rulemaking session was supposed to be held in December but was canceled because of bad weather.

Further rule making is set to occur this year, with the most recent hearing having been held in March. If the ACC II is adopted in Maine, the state will be instituting California’s gas-powered car ban in 2028.

Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore announced in March 2023 that Maryland would be the seventh state to ban gas-powered cars by 2035. Moore cited public health as his reason for the adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, saying it would save the state nearly $40 million annually in lost productivity from respiratory and cardiovascular illness.

Massachusetts

One of the first states to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Cars II legislation, Massachusetts has a trigger law to automatically adopt any emissions policy enacted by the Golden State. As such, Massachusetts has planned to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035 since the inception of the policy in August 2022.

New Jersey

New Jersey was the sixth state that has used Section 177 of the Clean Air Act to ban gas-powered car sales by 2035. In March 2023, Gov. Phil Murphy signed executive orders initiating the legislative process to adopt the stricter ICE vehicle regulations. “I am proud to announce that we’re accelerating New Jersey’s goal of reaching a 100% clean energy future ahead by 15 years — from 2050 to 2035,” Murphy said.

New York

New York was the fourth state to begin mobilizing to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, with Gov. Kathy Hochul beginning a legislative effort in September 2022. The governor ordered officials to draft regulations that would “require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035.” The law was passed in the summer of 2023.

Oregon

Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted in December 2022 to phase out the sale of gas-powered vehicles within the state by 2035. The state’s legislative body followed behind California, Massachusetts, Washington and New York to become the fifth state to enact the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations.

Pennsylvania

In accordance with the state’s adherence to California’s emissions legislation, Pennsylvania lawmakers have also agreed to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. The state hasn’t formally released information about what any state-specific ACC II rules might look like as of yet.

Rhode Island

The eighth state to utilize Section 177 of the Clean Air Act to ban gas-powered vehicles, Rhode Island put the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations into effect in May 2023. Gov. Dan McKee was adamant that the new policy would cut back on smog and work toward environmental justice within the state. “The Act on Climate put us on the clock for meeting major carbon reduction mandates, and it’s clear to me that Rhode Island will only meet the mandates by addressing the transportation sector head-on,” McKee said.

Vermont

In November 2022, Vermont lawmakers approved changes to clean-car requirements that would require new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030, WCAX reported. Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas, who must approve the policy, did not respond to a request for comment.

Washington

The other state with a trigger law to automatically adopt California’s emissions regulations, Washington adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II regulations at the same time Massachusetts did. Both states immediately followed up on the initial legislation passed by California in August 2022.

Other states that usually follow California regulations

Colorado

Colorado has adopted California’s zero-emission policies in the past, but Gov. Jared Polis has rejected the idea of a ban. Instead, state agencies will focus on making EVs more affordable and practical. Announced in March 2023, the Colorado Electric Vehicle plan sets a goal of EVs accounting for at least 80% of new car sales by 2032, compared with slightly more than 10% in 2022.

Connecticut

Though Connecticut seemed poised to accept California’s zero-emission regulations, and even ended up for a brief time on the list of states adopting Section 177 of the Clean Air Act to end sales on gas-powered vehicles, infighting from state lawmakers has killed any plans to go through with the ban — at least for now. A special session held earlier this year was supposed to come to another conclusion on the legislation, but no bipartisan solution was decided on.

Democratic lawmakers in the state have since abandoned the adoption of a gas-powered vehicle ban and are refocusing on other infrastructure legislation.

Virginia

In Virginia, the outlook is more muddled: Republican lawmakers are fighting to decouple the state from California’s emissions rules, but their last bill was defeated in February. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has still vowed to overturn what he called a “ridiculous edict,” according to WTOP News.

Minnesota

Though Minnesota’s 2021 Clean Car Rule links it to California’s standards, it doesn’t automatically trigger a ban on ICE vehicles. State Rep. Jamie Long, chair of the state Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee, said the likelihood of such a prohibition “is probably low,” MinnPost reported. Car dealers in the state sued to get the Clean Car Rule struck down in January but failed. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, meanwhile, has called for 20% of cars on Minnesota roads to be electric by 2030, up from 1% today.

With the way Biden ran this country in the last four years, why would 10 states Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Alaska, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi & Wyoming have less votes for Trump then he gained in 2020. And these Cities New York City 75%, Philadelphia 78.8%, Newark N.J. 71.7% Boston 75%, Baltimore 75%, Atlanta 75%, Detroit/Ann Arbor 65%, Minneapolis 70.2%, Chicago 70.3%, Denver 76.7% Los Angeles 64.8%, San Francisco 80%, Portland 78.7% and Seattle 73.6%… 

And the Cities in North Carolina at 63% 

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How Kamala Harris’s Husband Tremendously Profits From Lithium Mines of North Carolina – Clever Journeys

Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, has come under scrutiny for his financial ties to investment giants BlackRock and Vanguard, raising concerns over potential conflicts of interest. As the Second Gentleman, Emhoff’s investment portfolio is of particular interest because both BlackRock and Vanguard have substantial holdings in lithium mining operations, including ventures in North Carolina, a state poised to become a significant player in the race for lithium production. With growing demand for lithium to support the electric vehicle (EV) revolution, questions are emerging over how Emhoff stands to profit from these investments while his wife holds a position of political power.

Doug Emhoff’s net worth, estimated at $5.8 million according to public reports, is largely tied to various investment funds, many of which are connected to BlackRock and Vanguard. These two financial behemoths, known for their global influence, have been significantly involved in the energy and mining sectors, with a particular emphasis on lithium mining as demand for EV batteries continues to surge. Lithium is considered one of the most critical components in green energy infrastructure, making investments in this space both financially lucrative and politically sensitive.

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According to a Lifestyle Asia report, Emhoff’s wealth comes from his legal career and prudent investment decisions. His connection to BlackRock and Vanguard puts him in a prime position to benefit from the rising profitability of lithium extraction, particularly in North Carolina, where new mining projects are anticipated to ramp up in the coming years. The profitability of lithium is driven by the rapid expansion of the EV market, with companies like Tesla and other automakers clamoring for steady supplies of this key mineral.

North Carolina has emerged as a key player in the global lithium market. With new deposits discovered and mining operations scaling up, the state could become a hub for lithium production in the United States. BlackRock and Vanguard, with their heavy involvement in resource extraction, have major stakes in this emerging market. This intersection of political influence and personal financial gain raises ethical questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Critics argue that Emhoff’s financial ties to these firms could potentially compromise Vice President Kamala Harris’ stance on energy policy and regulation. How can the Second Family truly advocate for a balanced and ethical energy transition when one of its members stands to gain directly from a controversial industry? These concerns are echoed by conservative voices who see this as another instance of political elites profiting from industries that they are in a position to regulate. Read more   Kamala Harris’ Husband Tied to BlackRock, Vanguard, and Controversial Lithium Profits – Finish The Race

Can I still buy a used gas-powered car?

This illustration shows the difference between an ICE car (internal combustion engine), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid car (PHEV) and a full battery electric vehicle (BEV). Each car type has charging, fueling and emissions differences. Theron Green/CNET

The regulations don’t force anyone to stop driving their current automobile or prevent them from buying a used car. They also don’t prevent you from buying an ICE vehicle in another state and registering it locally.

The average lifespan of a car is about 12 years or 200,000 miles, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, so there will be ICE cars available in the affected states for some time. Since only 12 states have adopted Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, there will likely still be a strong gas-powered vehicle market in America for the foreseeable future.

Are medium- and heavy-duty vehicles included in the ban?

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, like public buses and trucks weighing more than 14,000 pounds, “produce a disproportionately large portion of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions,” according to the California Energy Commission, and should be 100% zero-emission by 2045 “where feasible.” 

California is set to prohibit the sale of large diesel trucks in 2036.

Is there a nationwide ban on gas-powered cars?

President Joe Biden has set a goal of having half of all new vehicle sales in the US be electric by 2030. To achieve that, he earmarked $5 billion to create a nationwide infrastructure of charging stations and revised the EV tax credit to spur domestic production.

But the White House has not floated an outright prohibition on new ICE vehicles. Instead, new standards for gas-powered vehicles dictate that manufacturers will have to build them to be more environmentally friendly, working toward a carbon-neutral goal.

Biden’s Federal Sustainability Plan also requires government agencies to transition to buy only zero-emission light-duty vehicles by 2027 and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2035.

The White House announced in April 2023 that the federal government had already acquired 13,000 light- and medium-duty zero-emission vehicles in 2023, roughly four times the number it had bought in all of 2022.

Viability of the ban: What the experts are saying 

While the ICE vehicle ban could go a long way to helping meet America’s emissions goals, there are questions that come up time and time again. How are we going to reliably get EVs into the hands of consumers? And how are we going to support them once those vehicles are in their hands?

CNET’s resident EV expert, Antuan Goodwin, points out that plug-in cars are more expensive than combustion vehicles right now — in many cases, they’re seen as a luxury. While price trends downward with improvements in technology, an ICE ban might raise the average transaction price for EVs.

In the short term this could end up hurting the average person, but in the long term this should actually help them out, due to the lower operating costs of hybrids and EVs.

Goodwin also identified infrastructural concerns that need to be reckoned with as these bans come into effect. According to Goodwin, we’ll need to figure out “how quickly plug-in infrastructure can and will grow, and what to do with all of the current gas stations as EVs replace combustion cars.” There will be ample time for this, however, as the ban doesn’t do anything to remove the millions of ICE vehicles already on the road today.

“Of course, combustion car emissions goals have been a constantly moving target, so we could see targets for ICE bans shift as trends in technology, public opinion and politics also shift in the coming years,” concluded Goodwin.

Which carmakers will no longer produce gas-powered vehicles?

With increased demand and government regulations, a number of leading auto companies have shared timelines for when they plan to phase out ICE vehicles.

General Motors has said it will sell only zero-emission cars by the time California’s ban takes effect in 2035. By 2040, GM said, it will be carbon-neutral both in its vehicles and manufacturing operations.

Other carmakers vowing to go all-electric include Jaguar (2025), Volvo (2030), Rolls-Royce (2030) and Honda (2040).

Ford has pledged to ditch gas-powered cars in 2030, but only in Europe.

Stellantis — parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat and Jeep — has said 100% of its sales in Europe and 50% of sales in the US will be battery electric vehicles by the end of the decade.

That’s when Mercedes-Benz says it will cease production of gas-powered vehicles “where market conditions allow.” The German automaker has promised to offer battery-electric versions of all its models by 2025.

Volkswagen plans to go all-electric in Europe by 2033.

Kia and Hyundai both have plans to ramp up their EV offerings, though neither has said anything about ending the production of ICE models.

Back in 2017, Toyota said it would phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2040. But while the Japanese automaker has led the way with hybrids, Toyota director Shigeki Terashi said in a 2021 investors’ call that it was “too early to concentrate on one option,” at least until 2050.

In January, incoming CEO Koji Sato said “the time is right” for an EV-first approach. But at the Davos summit that same month, Toyota Chief Scientist Gill Pratt argued that the scarcity of lithium for EV batteries made an all-in approach unfeasible.

“These shortages — not only of battery materials, but of charging infrastructure — will make it abundantly clear that one size does not fit all,” Pratt said, according to Automotive News, “and that the best answer is actually a mix of different vehicle types.” Lexus, Toyota’s luxury brand, is slated to go fully electric by 2035.

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Heart Disease

Heart disease is a costly and deadly burden to the state of Ohio. In 2022, heart disease killed more than 30,000 Ohioans, and Ohio had the 12th highest rate of deaths from heart disease in the nation.

February is American Heart Month and new analysis from HPIO shows that early deaths from heart disease among working-age Ohioans (ages 15-64) vary greatly by county.

According to data included in HPIO’s October 2023 data snapshot Updated Death Trends among Working-age Ohioans, heart disease was the third-leading cause of death for working-age Ohioans, accounting for 5,654 deaths in 2022.

Using data from 2021 and 2022, HPIO found the age-adjusted rate of heart disease deaths among working-age Ohioans in each county, as illustrated above. The analysis shows wide geographic disparity in death rates. For example, Mercer County had the highest rate in Ohio, which, at 272.5 deaths per 100,000 population, was more than twice the rate of the lowest county, Noble, which experienced 132.6 deaths per 100,000 population.

According to the CDC, risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, overweight/obese, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. Conditions in the communities in which we live, such as access to healthy food and healthcare services and the availability of high-quality jobs, can influence these risk factors.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death both in Ohio and the United States. Nationally, 1 out of every 4 deaths is due to heart disease. Heart disease includes several different diseases and conditions: coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial infarction (MI or heart attack), and heart failure. CHD is the most common type of heart disease and is caused by a buildup of plaque along the walls of arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart. This reduction in blood flow can cause recurrent chest pain (angina) or, if severe, can deprive heart muscle of oxygen and cause an MI. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is too weak to pump blood well enough to supply the body with a sufficient amount of oxygenated blood.

In addition to being the leading cause of death, heart disease can lead to decreased quality of life, increased disability, and higher healthcare costs. Many people who have heart disease have other chronic conditions as well.  Most adults have at least one risk factor for developing heart disease. 

Burden

Heart disease is a costly and deadly burden to the state of Ohio. In 2022, heart disease killed more than 30,000 Ohioans, and Ohio had the 12th highest rate of deaths from heart disease in the nation. Ohio’s age-adjusted rate of deaths from heart disease (193.9 per 100,000) was 16% higher than the rate for the United States. Heart disease is a major health burden for all populations regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, age, and geography. 

In 2022, 5.6% of adults in Ohio were living with coronary heart disease and 5.4% had suffered a heart attack. Men had a significantly higher prevalence of heart disease than women. The prevalence of heart disease is highest among older Ohioans and those with the lowest income and education. The prevalence of heart disease in 2022 did not differ significantly by race or ethnicity.

While the prevalence of heart disease did not differ by race, Black Ohioans had an 18% higher age-adjusted heart disease death rate in 2022, compared with White Ohioans. Men in Ohio were 61% more likely to die from heart disease than women. Black men had the highest rate of heart disease deaths (293.0 per 100,000) in Ohio in 2022. The heart disease death rate in Ohio varied greatly by county in 2022. The county with the highest crude death rate (Jefferson County) had a rate 2.8 times higher than the county with the lowest rate (Delaware County).

Risk Factors

Heart disease is caused by a complex set of risk factors that include genetics, environment, clinical risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol), and behaviors.

Individuals are more likely to have heart disease if they:

• Have other chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and diabetes.
• Have overweight or obesity.
• Use tobacco products.
• Drink too much alcohol, defined as more than one drink a day for women and more than two drinks a day for men.
• Eat a diet high in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium (salt).
• Are not physically active.

Ohio adults who have ever smoked were more than two times as likely to have heart disease than those who never smoked, and obese adults were 1.6 times as likely to have heart disease compared to those with a healthy weight, according to 2022 data. Certain conditions put an individual at a much greater risk for developing heart disease.  In 2021, 73.2% of adults in Ohio with heart disease also had hypertension and 66.4% also had high blood cholesterol. Adults in Ohio with heart disease were also more likely than those without heart disease to have asthma, diabetes, cancer, kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Prevention and Management

Individuals can decrease their risk for developing heart disease by maintaining a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, not using tobacco products, and visiting their healthcare provider for annual checkups. For those who already have heart disease, healthy eating and provider-approved physical activity are key to managing heart disease. 

It is estimated that one in three people with high blood pressure do not know that their blood pressure is elevated and are not receiving any kind of treatment. Many of those individuals have health insurance and see a healthcare provider regularly. When healthcare systems and providers use population health strategies such as utilizing their electronic health records to identify patients with undiagnosed hypertension, their risk of heart disease and stroke can be dramatically improved. In fact, population health strategies adopted by healthcare systems and providers such as team-based care and referrals to appropriate community resources can also improve management of patients with diagnosed chronic conditions.  

After an individual is diagnosed with hypertension, high blood cholesterol, or another chronic condition, it is vital that the patient and providers act as a team to implement the best plan for the management of their condition. Often that plan includes medication to protect the body, but it is only effective if taken correctly. Inclusion of pharmacists as members of the healthcare team, especially in the provision of medication therapy management, can dramatically improve disease control rates and medication adherence. Clinical pharmacists can improve patient outcomes, reduce medical emergencies, prevent adverse drug events, and reinforce proper disease management messages when counseling patients. 

In addition to care from the healthcare team, there are numerous community-based programs and resources that can support an individual’s management of their condition. There are resources for healthy eating and active living across the state in addition to community supports such as blood pressure cuff lending programs at libraries, churches, and barbershops. Self-management education classes and programs often do not require a referral by a healthcare provider. However, these classes/programs tend to have higher participation and retention rates and better health outcomes when people are referred by a healthcare provider. 

Mercer County leads Ohio in the rate of early deaths from heart disease.

COLDWATER – Mercer County has the highest rate of early deaths from heart disease among working-age people in Ohio, a trend local public health officials aim to reverse through the next Community Health Improvement Plan.

While putting together the 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment, health officials were alerted to a Feb. 23 news release from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio stating that Mercer County leads the state in early deaths from heart disease among residents aged 15-64.

Mercer County’s rate is 272.5 deaths per 100,000 population, more than twice that of Noble County, which experienced 132.6 deaths per 100,000, according to the release.

“We’re proud of our No. 1 status in a lot of things, but that’s not one of them,” said Mindy Kremer, vice president of development, marketing and communications for Mercer Health, at last week’s hospital board of governors meeting.

Looking to tamp down that disquieting figure, health officials have made it their top priority to increase overall health and improve rates of chronic disease, specifically heart disease, in the 2025 CHIP to be released early next year.

Kremer said to accomplish that task, residents need to address factors leading to heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, alcohol and tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.

“For example, under the decreasing obesity rate, exploring increased access to weight management services is one idea,” she said. “Education to increase healthy food behaviors through digital communications is another.”

Kremer said seeing the same health diagnoses crop up every few years can be disheartening at times. However, she finds some comfort in Mercer County Health District Board of Health member Diane Lefeld’s assessment that change comes about incrementally when dealing with deeply ingrained behaviors.

“These are cultural norms that have been happening for decades that we’re trying to break down,” Kremer said. “We’re not going to change those things overnight.”

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Community Health Needs Assessment

Mercer Health is a member of Community Organizations Linking Together (COLT) Health, a group of volunteers and employees of community organizations and agencies committed to improving the health of the people of Mercer County.

With support from Mercer County Health District and Mercer Health, the members of COLT Health act as the steering committee for the group’s mission, Live Well Mercer County.

COLT Health carries out a needs assessment and improvement plan.

A CHNA is an examination of the health status of a community used to identify areas of concern. It’s used to develop a Community Health Improvement Plan, or CHIP, consisting of benchmarks and goals focused on improving the overall health status of the community.

Mercer County’s last CHIP plan was for years 2022-2024. The 2025-2027 CHIP is being drafted and is expected to be released early next year.

A CHNA survey was administered via the online platform SurveyMonkey.

“We also had a Marshallese version and a Spanish version for those populations in our community,” Kremer said. “We also did focus groups with those two groups as well as the Amish community.”

Local physicians and nurses offered feedback, too, and additional information and data was gleaned from Foundations Behavioral Health Services in Celina and the Ohio Hospital Association, according to Kremer.

Mercer County has an adult population of roughly 31,000 people. Five hundred surveys were turned in, resulting in a 1.5% return rate, Kremer pointed out.

“You may say that’s horrible, but the benchmarks for these types of assessments is somewhere between 5-10%,” Kremer said. “So are we happy with ours? No. We know we have work to do in the future, but it’s gotten better every time we’ve done this.”

The results

The 2024 CHNA revealed 77% of respondents do not eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, a 1% improvement from the 2019 CHNA. Also, 50% indicated they eat fast food more than once a week, a 3% decline; 51% do not exercise at least three times a week, a 1% decline; 37% do not receive any annual wellness exam, a 5% improvement; and 43% do not receive recommended health screenings, a 13% improvement.

Moreover, 48% reported drinking alcohol at least weekly, a 19% improvement; 13% reported tobacco use, a 41% improvement; and 10% reported illegal drug use, a 14% increase. The assessment notes, though, that adult cannabis use became legal in Ohio in November 2023.

The top 10 most common diagnoses of hospitalized patients were, in first place, morbid obesity, followed by hypertension, COVID, type 2 diabetes, acute respiratory infection, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia/high cholesterol, obesity, urinary tract infection and atrial fibrillation.

The top 10 most common mental health diagnoses among residents seeking treatment were, in first place, depressive disorder, followed by anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, alcohol disorder, cannabis disorder, stimulant disorder, opioid disorder and schizophrenia.

Community Health Improvement Plan

Health officials are now putting the finishing touches on the 2025-2027 CHIP.

“We have a strategic planning meeting on Jan. 13,” Kremer said. “We really hammer through and create an in-depth plan: this is what we’re going to do … this is who is responsible.”

The 2022-2024 CHIP identified and prioritized mental and behavioral health, followed by healthy weight status, substance use and abuse and health care literacy and navigation.

A work plan expanded upon the health care priorities, including the No. 1 concern, mental and behavioral health.

“Like other rural counties, Mercer County has a per capita shortage of psychiatric care providers. Acute psychiatric care is located outside the county,” the plan states. “While there is still some stigma associated with seeking help with mental health problems in our community, there has been an increase in demand for mental health services. We will continue working to address stigma and access problems during the course of this CHIP.”

To learn more about Live Well Mercer County, the CHNA and the CHIP, visit www.livewellmercercounty.org.

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Christ’s birth is traditionally celebrated in the West on December 25th, but many Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7. Neither date is likely correct in light of several clues uncovered by historians and information in the Bible itself.

Many have researched and attempted to answer the question, “When was Jesus actually born?” The birth of Jesus Christ was a pivotal moment in history and has long been a subject of scholarly debate and theological contemplation. The Nativity of Jesus Christ is traditionally celebrated on Christmas Day, December 25th, but let’s look into whether this was actually Christ’s birthday. 

The exact month of Jesus’ birth is unclear, as the Bible offers no specific dates. However, some scholars believe it most likely took place in late November of 5 or 1 B.C.12. While December 25th is celebrated by many as Jesus Christ’s birthday, it’s probable that he was not born in the winter at all2. Some evidence suggests that Jesus’ birth may have occurred around mid to late September3.

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The Gospels of Matthew and Luke provide accounts of Jesus’s birth, including facts such as – the location of Bethlehem, the names of Mary and Joseph, fleeing to Egypt to escape King Herod, and the angels who appeared to shepherds – yet they do not offer a specific date for this momentous event. 

As a result, the question of when exactly Jesus was born has given rise to a multitude of theories and hypotheses throughout the centuries. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of dating Jesus’s birth and explore the various historical, astronomical, and theological perspectives that have emerged in an attempt to pinpoint the elusive date of the nativity. The biblical account does not give the year Jesus was born (Luke 2). So how was the date of Christmas decided, and when was Jesus really born?

When was Jesus Born?

The Bible gives no specific date of Jesus’ birth. However, the date can be estimated based on when Hebrew shepherds historically tended their flocks in open fields and according to the biblical account of Mary and Elizabeth’s pregnancies.

The Bible says in Luke 2:8-9. “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” 

According to Bible commentary Adam Clarke, it was traditional for the Jews to send their sheep to pasture from the spring until early October. As the cold winter months began, the flocks would return from the fields for protection and warmth. Since the shepherds were still tending their flocks in the fields around Bethlehem it can be deduced that the angels announced the news of Jesus’ birth no later than October.

To determine the approximate month of Jesus’ birth, we can look at the birth of John the Baptist as described in Luke 1. Zacharias, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife Elizabeth, who was barren, became pregnant with John the Baptist after Zacharias’ temple service. Gabriel visited Mary when Elizabeth was six months pregnant and announced that she would give birth to Jesus. By counting from the date of Zacharias’ priestly service to the birth of Jesus, we can find additional clues to answer the question of when Jesus was really born.

In those times, Jewish priests were divided into 24 courses that served in the temple throughout the year. The order of Abijah was the eighth priestly course (1 Chronicles 24:6-19) which served in the temple during the 10th week of the priestly cycle. The 10th week started on the second Sabbath in the month of Sivan, which falls approximately from mid-May to mid-June. After Zechariah returned from his priestly duties, Elizabeth became pregnant with John the Baptist.

Luke 1:24-28, 31 chronicles these events, “Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying, ‘Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.’ Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, ‘Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!’…And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus.”

Based on the Bible text and knowledge of the priestly courses, we can estimate that Jesus was born around the time of Tishri, which falls in mid to late September. This approximation is reached by starting at the conception of John the Baptist, which occurred in Sivan (June). Then, we count forward six months to arrive at Gabriel’s announcement of the conception of Jesus, which happened in Kislev (December). Finally, we count forward nine more months, which is the average time it takes for human gestation to reach Tishri (September) when Jesus was born.

What Year Was Jesus Born?

While many scholars believe Jesus was born sometime between 4 BC and 6 BC, there is no definitive historical evidence that pinpoints the exact year of his birth. The commonly used Christian calendar, which designates Jesus’ birth as the starting point, traditionally places it at 1 BC or 1 AD, although these dates are approximate and may not align precisely with historical records.

Confusion in Historical Calendars

Several factors are involved in establishing the year of Christ’s birth. There were two dating systems at the time of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. One was his new Julian calendar, and the other calendar began with the year Rome was established: 753 BC. To complicate matters, Julius Caesar also determined that a year would be calculated beginning with the start of complete authority by the reigning emperor at that time.

About 500 years later, a mathematically-minded monk, Dionysius Exiguus, invented the concept of AD. His purpose was to establish when Easter should be celebrated by working backward using a complicated system of his own. He decided that Christ was born in AD 1, and his system was adopted in Europe around 200 years later.

Date Evidence in the Bible

Bible scholars work from what Scripture tells us regarding the history of Jesus. The events took place within the living memory of the writers or their families, such as the reign of Herod, during which time Matthew tells us Christ was born.

We know there was a celestial event that alerted the Magi, and this can also be dated. John the Baptist’s preaching took place during “the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius” (Luke 3:1). Jesus’ approximate age at the start of His ministry (30) is also supplied in the book of Luke, so we can determine that Christ was likely born around 2 or 3 BC.

“In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the wilderness.” (Luke 3:1-2)

What Month was Jesus Born?

One hypothesis suggests that Jesus may have been born in the month of December. This idea is largely based on the mention of shepherds in the Gospel of Luke who were tending their flocks at night when the angelic announcement of Jesus’s birth occurred. Some argue that this activity would have been more likely in a warmer month, implying that Jesus might have been born in a mild Mediterranean climate during the winter. Additionally, the early Christian church established December 25th as the date to celebrate Jesus’s birth, possibly to coincide with existing pagan festivals, such as the Roman celebration of Sol Invictus. This choice could have influenced the association of Jesus’s birth with December.

However, it’s essential to note that this evidence is circumstantial and inconclusive. Other scholars argue for alternative months or even different years for Jesus’s birth based on historical and astronomical data. The uncertainty surrounding the precise month of Jesus’s birth underscores the challenge of dating an event that occurred over two thousand years ago and the various factors that have influenced the development of Christmas traditions over time. Ultimately, while December 25th remains the widely accepted date for celebrating Jesus’s birth, the exact month of his birth remains a mystery.

Why Do We Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?

The day and month of Jesus’s birth are even more challenging to establish. Theologians typically agree that December 25 is far from likely. In the late Roman Empire, there was a festival called “Sol Invictus” (the Unconquered Sun) that celebrated the sun god on December 25th. Some have suggested that the choice of this date for Christmas was influenced by the desire to Christianize or replace this pagan holiday – conceived as an effort to establish a pagan substitute for a date that already held a degree of importance for Roman Christians. 

Another argument takes a different view. December 25th falls close to the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year. In many pagan traditions, the winter solstice was a significant event associated with the rebirth of the sun and the return of longer days. Some festivals, like the Roman festival of Saturnalia, were celebrated around this time, often involving feasting and gift-giving. Saturnalia, in particular, is often cited as a possible influence on the dating of Christmas. Saturnalia was a Roman festival that celebrated the god Saturn and included various festivities, including gift exchanges and feasting. Some argue that the early Christians chose December 25th to celebrate Jesus’ birth to co-opt or replace Saturnalia with a Christian holiday. 

When Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity, it was easier for the newly formed church to repurpose the pagan observance of the winter solstice between December 17-25 since citizens were already prepared to celebrate the day. Thus, a celebration and festival filled with family and friends exchanging gifts meant these traditions would continue as Christmas.

Another intriguing theory proposes that December 25 was officially designated as Christmas Day by Sextus Julius Africanus in AD 221. This assertion is rooted in meticulous calculations that Africanus undertook, embarking on a historical journey that began with his estimation of the world’s creation in 5499 BC. With an unwavering dedication to precision, Africanus meticulously traced the lineage of biblical figures and significant events, meticulously aligning them with historical and astronomical data. His goal was to pinpoint the most appropriate date for commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, a task that required an intricate web of chronology and celestial observations. Africanus’s determination to find this date led him to December 25, marking it as the momentous day when Christians should celebrate the birth of their savior. His extensive calculations and scholarly dedication have left an enduring legacy, contributing to the rich tapestry of theories surrounding the birth date of Jesus Christ.

Dating Based on King Herod

Dating the birth of Jesus around the death of King Herod is a historical puzzle that involves a combination of biblical and extra-biblical sources, along with some scholarly interpretations. Here’s how it’s typically done:

1. Biblical Accounts: The primary source for dating Jesus’s birth in relation to King Herod comes from the New Testament, specifically the Gospel of Matthew. In Matthew 2:1, it mentions that Jesus was born during the time of King Herod. It also describes Herod’s attempt to have Jesus killed by ordering the massacre of infants in Bethlehem, commonly known as the “Massacre of the Innocents.”
2. Herod’s Reign: King Herod the Great is a well-documented historical figure. His reign is generally believed to have started around 37 or 36 BC. Historical records also indicate that he died around 4 BC, which is a crucial reference point.
3. Astronomical Data: Some scholars have suggested that the “Star of Bethlehem,” which guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus, might have been a celestial event. Astronomical calculations and computer simulations have been used to try to identify potential astronomical occurrences around the time of Jesus’s birth. Some theories suggest conjunctions of planets or other celestial phenomena around 6-4 BC.
4. Luke’s Gospel: While the Gospel of Luke doesn’t mention King Herod, it provides additional clues for dating Jesus’s birth. Luke 2:2 mentions a census ordered by Caesar Augustus. Historically, such censuses were conducted periodically, and there is evidence of one occurring in 6-4 BC.
5. Scholarly Consensus: Taking into account all the available evidence, many scholars place Jesus’s birth between 6 and 4 BC, with the death of King Herod serving as a significant anchor point. This allows for the events described in the biblical narratives to align with the historical context of Herod’s reign and the Roman census.

Listen to “Herod: The Monster of Christmas” from The Characters of Christmas podcast.

What Does the Bible Tell Us About Jesus’ Birth?

Celebrating the birth of Jesus on Christmas holds profound significance in Christian tradition, even in light of His life, death, and resurrection. Jesus’ birth marks the fulfillment of numerous Old Testament prophecies, underscoring Jesus’s identity as the promised Messiah. This celebration reaffirms the belief that God’s plan of salvation foretold in the Scriptures, came to fruition through Jesus. 

Christmas is the beginning of Jesus’s earthly life, leading to His sacrificial death on the cross and subsequent resurrection. Christians view Jesus’s birth as the initial step in God’s redemptive plan, offering forgiveness of sins and eternal life through faith. Christmas is a source of joy and hope, signifying that God entered the world to bring light into darkness and offer hope to those in need.

In summary, Christmas, the celebration of Jesus’s birth, remains a deeply meaningful and cherished observance in Christianity. It not only acknowledges the historical and theological significance of His birth but also reminds believers of the foundational events that paved the way for His life, death, and resurrection. It is a celebration of God’s love for humanity, the hope and salvation brought by Jesus, and a time to share these profound truths with the world.

Does it Matter When Jesus Was Born?

Even if the global Christian community could clearly decide that Christ was born on a different day, changing the date of Christmas worldwide would pose many problems. Selecting a new date for celebrating Christ’s birth would require massive adjustments at both commercial and institutional levels.

• School calendars and public holidays have been established to coincide with this time.
• The economies of developed nations rely on the financial boost provided during the Christmas season.
• Churches organize special events around this time.
• Families use this date as a reason to get together.

It is beneficial to fix a date for Christmas Day, even if it seems arbitrary. In an age where “our fast-moving lives have wreaked havoc on our relationships,” as Rick Warren said, and we feel disconnected from one another, celebrating Jesus’  birth unifies the church body both locally and at large.

Moreover, Christmas celebrations provide an opportunity to engage community members who might not otherwise attend church events. The day is set apart even in the hearts and minds of non-believers. Associating Christmas with light-hearted festivities might seem disrespectful in light of its true meaning. Still, the joy of singing familiar carols and lighting candles, the sense of belonging and love connected to the holiday, encourages many unbelievers to attend Christmas services where they might hear the gospel.

Rejoice in the birth of Christ 

Sources:

• Egypt Today
• History.com
• Bible Study Tools
• Britannica

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Candice Lucey lives with her husband and daughters in (mostly) tranquil Salmon Arm, BC, Canada. Here, she enjoys digging into God’s word when not working or taking part in ministry activities.