Posts by darkspilver

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Sandra Melgar convicted of murder in husband's brutal stabbing

by darkspilver in

fyihouston woman convicted of murder in husband's brutal stabbing.

wednesday, august 23, 2017jurors discount her claim that intruder was responsiblemelgar maintained her innocence in the dec. 22, 2012 killing, which occurred the day before the couple's 32nd wedding anniversary.http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/houston-woman-convicted-of-murder-in-husband-s-11954131.php.

sandra melgar guilty of killing husband, faking home invasion on houston couple's anniversary night.

darkspilver

Interestingly the Houston Chronicle run the above story - which I linked to as an 'update' above - with a COMPLETELY different headline in the PRINT version of the story - with what appears as the same body content:

Lawyer says the jury ‘got it wrong’ in fatal stabbing of client’s husband

Houston Chronicle, Thursday, August 24, 2017 (Print edition, page A3)
“Sandy Melgar is innocent, and the prosecution certainly didn’t prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt,” defense attorney Mac Secrest said as he left the courtroom. “I think the jury got it wrong.”
The couple’s adult daughter, Liz Rose, said the decision was a miscarriage of justice and declined to comment further.
In a case that attracted national attention, the three-week trial featured no forensic evidence, no motive other than a life-insurance policy, and a lead detective who was later fired for shoddy work, including backdating a search warrant in another murder case.

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LDC or Regional Building Committee?

by Lynnie in

so i saw on instagram from one of the major uber elders from everett wa posted a picture of where he was staying for the week long safety training the ldc was putting on.

well this "suite" had a full bar for one thing and everything else was quite fancy!

he was complaining about losing $$ for a week since he had to go to this training but the accommodations were wonderful.

darkspilver

Moster: LDC?

Remember the JWs usual pyramidal hierarchy set-up - therefore from the top down they have:

WDC = Worldwide Design/Construction Department

RDC = Regional Design/Construction Department

LDCO = Local Design/Construction Office (USA only)

LDC = Local Design/Construction Department

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An opportunity for ex Jehovah's Witnesses survivors of domestic violence, to tell their story to the media

by jw news 2017 in

for *australian* exjws who have stories of domestic violence, use email in this story to share.

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darkspilver

Another thread/topic?

But, yes - the issue of domestic violence is extremely important, and should be discussed.

Some may also be interested in a little background information regarding ABC reporter's - Julia Baird and Hayley Gleeson - investigation into this serious subject:

Facts go missing in ABC report on ‘violent Christians’ (W. Bradford Wilcox)

The ABC report by Julia Baird and Hayley Gleeson on religion and domestic violence has come under heavy fire, and for good reason. It is illogical, unfair and quite possibly inaccurate.
READ MORE: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/facts-go-missing-in-abc-report-on-violent-christians/news-story/8ad713b8e7b71c51fb28b0e56c78e5b3

ABC ignored church’s ‘positive story

Sydney diocese Archdeacon for Women Kara Hartley was interviewed for more than an hour by ABC journalist Julia Baird for the report on 7:30 that aired on Wednesday night, but none of her comments were aired.
Archdeacon Hartley’s remarks came as the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane, Mark Coleridge, revealed he had, on request, provided the ABC with extensive comments for a related online essay by Baird and co-author Hayley Gleeson. But not only did Baird and Gleeson not publish any of his remarks, they falsely reported he had not responded.
Only after the diocese made an official complaint to the ABC did it amend the article yesterday.
READ MORE: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/broadcast/abc-ignored-churchs-positive-story/news-story/3e301d4f813b4eafa182d730b64c95d0

Interesting also to see how ABC's very own Media Watch reported on this:

http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/s4707054.htm
Above link includes video of the segment - below, watch from the 7.00 minute mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4zxDegAsIE

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Jah Jireh Care Homes

by pale.emperor in

http://www.jah-jireh.org/.

they have care homes in england and wales: wigan, leyland, blackpool, methyr.and one in canada http://www.jah-jireh.on.ca/.

these are not funded or subsidized by watchtower.

darkspilver

Yes snugglebunny - sad but true.

I was surprised (annoyed even?) when stan livedeath made his comment above - especially as he mentioned earlier in this same thread that his wife apparently works as a senior carer in a care home....

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Going Through A Box Of Old Photo's. Found This...

by pale.emperor in

jw wedding early 1980s and where they are now.... .

darkspilver

It is indeed. Kirkby congregation. Im told Kirkby was the mother of a lot of congregations that would pop up in later years.

Unfortunately not the best Kirkby headline on the front page of the Guardian's website today

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/25/gun-seized-merseyside-most-criminally-used-firearm-britain

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Jah Jireh Care Homes

by pale.emperor in

http://www.jah-jireh.org/.

they have care homes in england and wales: wigan, leyland, blackpool, methyr.and one in canada http://www.jah-jireh.on.ca/.

these are not funded or subsidized by watchtower.

darkspilver

konceptual99: when they are advertised then they cannot be discriminatory

It seems they can, though maybe not for all job-roles within the care home. By asking the 'JW question' they could say they're simply finding out what the most appropriate job-role for somebody would be in relation to the care home's 'religious ethos'

The following link is interesting - below is just a snippet...

The Equality Act 2010 does potentially allow for religious organisations to require workers to be a member of a particular faith if they are able to show that, having regard to the nature and the context of the work, such a requirement is a genuine (general) ‘occupational requirement’ for the role. In order to satisfy the legislation, the occupational requirement to be of a particular religion or belief is a ‘proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim’, taking into account the religious ethos of the organisation and the type of employment the worker is to undertake.
READ MORE: http://www.lesteraldridge.com/employees-faith-based-requirements/

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Jah Jireh Care Homes

by pale.emperor in

http://www.jah-jireh.org/.

they have care homes in england and wales: wigan, leyland, blackpool, methyr.and one in canada http://www.jah-jireh.on.ca/.

these are not funded or subsidized by watchtower.

darkspilver

on the balance of probability--i would think the majority of elderly dubs in the UK are "poor"---just getting by on the state pension. so--when they go into care--its most likely the care home fees will be paid by the local authority ( the council ). so--in the case of these jah jireh homes--yes--a very profitable business

Err no - actually I think that it's the OPPOSITE...

The Guardian, 22 August 2017
There is now compelling evidence that self-funded residents are paying higher fees and effectively subsidising state-funded residents sharing the same home, and that without this much of the social care market would not be viable
https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2017/aug/22/will-consumer-law-destroy-care-home-market

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Some Good News About Me (Although Anthony Morris Will Be Furious)

by pale.emperor in

just wanted to share with you some good news i'm really excited about.

i have been accepted for university to study psychology and counseling.

my goal is to become a counselor and, in time, to specialize on treating those who have left high control relationships/groups like we all did.. it'll take a few years before im qualified but studying in university has been a dream of mine since i was 12, which was systematically dashed to pieces by watchtower.. .

darkspilver

When does your course start?

What happens to your child support payments?

https://www.gov.uk/how-child-maintenance-is-worked-out/rates-used-by-the-child-support-agency

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Going Through A Box Of Old Photo's. Found This...

by pale.emperor in

jw wedding early 1980s and where they are now.... .

darkspilver

FWIW - link to slightly larger (and better quality) picture:

https://img.jehovahs-witness.com/image/9076e719a8bfc9dae151e8610c8b7d5d

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Jah Jireh Care Homes

by pale.emperor in

http://www.jah-jireh.org/.

they have care homes in england and wales: wigan, leyland, blackpool, methyr.and one in canada http://www.jah-jireh.on.ca/.

these are not funded or subsidized by watchtower.

darkspilver

smiddy: Isnt this discriminatory? only having JW`s and no other faiths? that other faiths are exluded? is that legal?

Citizens Advice: Religious organisations and charities - when discrimination is allowed in the provision of goods or services

The law which says you mustn't be discriminated against is called the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination which is against the Act is unlawful. But there are some situations where discrimination is allowed. Sometimes religious organisations and charities are allowed to discriminate against you when they provide services.

konceptual99: What is questionable is the question on the employment application form about being a JW. It's illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion and strictly speaking, it's not even permissible to ask someone about their religion in an interview.

I think that would be the issue - but interestingly what about actually advertising job vacancies? - you could almost 'pre-select' people by the newspaper/outlet you decided to advertise in? An advert in a Catholic newspaper or a gay magazine is going to generally attract a certain applicant in the first place...