Geez, Simon, why all the hate?
Hateful words, hateful names and well...just hateful.
Peterson's book is no longer available in New Zealand.
Figure it out.
OrphanCrow
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Britain's Sharia Courts Look Strangely Familiar
by Sea Breeze in.
up to 85 of these sharia law courts operate in britain.
creepy!.
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Britain's Sharia Courts Look Strangely Familiar
by Sea Breeze in.
up to 85 of these sharia law courts operate in britain.
creepy!.
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OrphanCrow
Datadog: Take some time to listen to Professor Jordan Peterson on YouTube. You will gain a well-rounded, logical, fact-based understanding of extreme ideologies and the dangers they pose
Oh. Peterson.
Photo taken in New Zealand in February.
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Climate Change - True Believer or Skeptic?
by Simon inclimate change ... who doesn't believe it?
crazy fools and science deniers ... right?.
it seems like it's become the new religion, the new orthodoxy, that must be accepted and believed as gospel and preached to all.. is it ok to be skeptical?.
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OrphanCrow
Disease and parasites increase with warmer climate.
Yes, the polar bear population has increased. For now.
Yes, more trees are growing with CO2 increase. For now. So are noxious plants.
I don't like parasites and mosquitoes. They carry disease. Warmer weather fosters all sorts of growth. Not all of it good.
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What happened to all of the KH`s that will be required in the next few years ?
by smiddy3 insorry if this has already been posted ,but didn`t they say a couple of years ago that they would be needing hundreds more kh`s in the very near future ?.
and what do we see today ?
a great sell off of kh`s all over the world ?.
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Nowhat: That Argentina project has to be at least half a billion
Do you think it is that much? I have been trying to figure out what that Argentina project is going to cost but I haven't got very far with it. Construction costs for that area in Buenos Aires aren't readily available but the property acquisition must be sky high.
500 million seems a little high. But who knows. A high estimate seems probable based on the location. A closed walled in community must have high building standards that have to be met.
I wonder how many Kingdom Halls have to be sold to finance it.
*And hey there Nonnie... wish I could figure out how to make that beer happen!
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What happened to all of the KH`s that will be required in the next few years ?
by smiddy3 insorry if this has already been posted ,but didn`t they say a couple of years ago that they would be needing hundreds more kh`s in the very near future ?.
and what do we see today ?
a great sell off of kh`s all over the world ?.
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OrphanCrow
Yes, Atlantis, the Argentina project includes shopping mall and underground parking
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5727099290648576/meanwhile-argentina
I am not too sure that underground parking is all that smart when you're building on reclaimed wetlands.
But what the hey do I know? Lol! Maybe an ice shelf busting off in Antarctica will put the whole delta under water.
Ps ...thanks for the leak. Beer on me!
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What happened to all of the KH`s that will be required in the next few years ?
by smiddy3 insorry if this has already been posted ,but didn`t they say a couple of years ago that they would be needing hundreds more kh`s in the very near future ?.
and what do we see today ?
a great sell off of kh`s all over the world ?.
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OrphanCrow
Atlantis: ... more money going out, than the amount of money coming in
Yeah but...selling KHs means money is coming in.
It is what the org is doing with all the money from KH sales that is interesting.
Need I mention Argentina again? And where else are construction projects going on that are draining money from KH sales? What other locations are getting fancy dancy new headquarters?
It seems like the KH sales are simply re-purposing $$$ - scoop the $$$ and redirect it to "headquarters" construction projects. The payouts for CSA settlements are a drop in the bucket compared to how much the org is investing in building headquarters in other countries.
*to add: just think about how selling KHs off reduces the court required financial assessments for CSA payouts. Such a simple scheme to avoid larger payouts - sell off the KHs and reduce the bottom line but then send the money out of country to invest elsewhere. Selling KHs makes the CCJWs almost destitute - can't get water from a stone.
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chelmsford progress
by stan livedeath indoes anyone have an update on the developement in chelmsford?.
i'm always keenly slightly interested in hearing about jehovahs blessings..
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OrphanCrow
Apparently Jehovah has blessed the women who work on the Chelmsford project.
This article was written just before Women's Day:
http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/onsite/witness-model-construction-project/
The article is a disgusting plug for "women equality on the construction site"
The most noticeable thing about this site is that there’s nothing special about being a woman here. And that means that female workers want to stay on the project, and that they encourage their friends to volunteer here too.
There’s got to be a lesson for the wider industry in here somewhere.Huh. Nothing special about being a women. True dat.
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Another K Hall taken by the money grab?
by Farmer Jim1 indelighted to see that my old congregation seems to have had its kingdom hall taken in the worldwide money grab.
eccles, manchester.
hall was in swinton but no longer appears on jw.org and the cong seems to be meeting in urmston.
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OrphanCrow
Atomant: Maybe the real reason for selling all these halls is to stock up on pinky rings and rolex watches.?
Or maybe... expensive property in Argentina?
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If there is a God/Creator, evolution/DNA followed the same pattern as computer technology
by Bad_Wolf inif there is a god, we have no idea of his power and if he created the universe or merely biological lifeforms on earth, etc.
but see a correlation with evolution and computer technology.
computer's began very basic, and as new coding is developed and new technologies created from the previous computers, the generation of computers, smartphones, technology, etc keeps evolving into more advanced life forms.
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OrphanCrow
I think you have things a bit backwards
"If there is a God/Creator,computer technology followed the same pattern as evolution/DNA"Of course computer technology follows the same pattern as evolution/DNA (well, it sort of does). There is a simple explanation - man developed computer technology - it is patterned from a human brain. Made by a human brain and designed like a brain.
No god needed
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Meanwhile...in Argentina
by OrphanCrow inhttp://www.criba.com.ar/en/works/116-asociacion-de-los-testigos-de-jehova.
project detail.
type: special projects.
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Bill: Can't read Spanish.
Neither can I, Bill.
From the link (translated using google translate) and keep in mind that this is from 2015, 4 years ago:
Lorenz Reibling: "Political change generates confidence in the future of Argentina"
The president of Taurus, the successful international real estate developer, spoke with Inversor Global and commented on the current situation in Argentina. Do not miss out, because it can also mean an investment opportunity for you.
Lorenz Reibling, president and founder of Taurus, was in Buenos Aires. During his visit, in addition to supervising the projects that are being carried out thanks to the developer, he gave an overview of the real estate at a global and local level. Global Investor spoke with the specialist, with special emphasis on the Argentine real estate situation.
The chairman of Taurus referred to the difficulties to move capital that are "a feature of this market, which also presents many questions among those interested in channeling investments to Argentina."
For this characteristic, although your business has grown, perhaps you have not done it at the pace you would have liked. "But we have achieved incredible things in that period and we see a generational change in the decision makers, which gives us a lot of confidence in the future of Argentina," Reibling confirmed.
Why does Reibling's opinion matter?
Basically, because the company led by Lorenz Reibling has invested more than 3,000 million dollars in properties in 16 countries on 4 continents, which manages through its offices located in Athens, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Istanbul, Jacksonville, Munich, New York, Orlando, Toronto and Buenos Aires. In Argentina it has had a presence since 2006, its main investment being the Austral Park, the Scientific, Technological and Business Park of the Austral University.
Lorenz is also an advisor to the "MIT Center for Real Estate Development" and sponsor and member of the "Liechtenstein Congress", whose focus is the sustainability of the cities of the future and beyond his business activity, Lorenz devotes a large part of his resources and time as philanthropist and sponsor in various causes, forums, books, publications, documentaries and films about the Holocaust, Resistance to oppression and Genocide. He is Professor of History and Theology at Boston College and a Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Argentina through the eyes of Reibling
The founder of Taurus Investment Holdings explained to Inversor Global that what characterizes the Argentine market and is not repeated in other parts of the planet is the lack of available financing for real estate projects.
"Also the prevailing system for commercial rentals is a unique feature. And, finally, the difficulties to move capital is also a characteristic of this market, which also presents many questions among those interested in channeling investments to Argentina ".
In this line, and despite this context, Reibling's business has grown in the country. "Maybe not at the pace we would have wanted but we have achieved incredible things in that period. Our Austral Park project is proof of that. So are the buildings we are developing and designing to accompany the growth of the country's leading universities. "
An investment opportunity for the future
Finally, Reibling referred to the opportunity he sees looking towards the future in Argentina. "We see a generational change in the decision makers, which gives us a lot of confidence in the future of Argentina," he said.
https://igdigital.com/2015/04/lorenz-reibling/
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I was interested in what (and where) Reibling's main investment in Beunos Aires was all about.
In Argentina it has had a presence since 2006, its main investment being the Austral Park, the Scientific, Technological and Business Park of the Austral University.
This is Austral Park's website:
https://www.parqueaustral.org/en/el-parque/quienes-somos/
Parque Austral is the ideal location for R&D companies and institutions that look to work in highly professional settings. Parque Austral fosters the development of new projects and ideas and promotes networking among execcutives, scientists and scholars.
Inspired by existing international parks, it is the first scientific, technological and business park in Argentina. The Park was created in 2008 by Universidad Austral to provide companies with additional value by granting them access to tax and academic benefits, as well as to a community of more than 500 experts in management, economy, finance, technology and innovation, to name a few.
Located within the Universidad Austral Campus, in Pilar, Parque Austral offers companies a safe environment with high quality services and infrastructure in beautiful natural surroundings.
Taurus, a global company with more than 35 years of experience in Canada, the United States, Latin America, Asia and Europe, is responsible for the development and operation of Parque Austral.On the page about "Developer", it says this:
The development and operation of the Austral Park are in charge of Taurus Investment Holdings, a global company with more than 40 years in the market.
Founded in 1976 in Munich, Germany, as an investment adviser in "Real Estate" of high net worth families and financial institutions, it has become a leading global company with 2,000 million dollars in real estate assets and more than 1,860,000 m2 of offices, industries, residences, hotels and other properties acquired and developed successfully in the world.
Experience in the market, local presence and access to capital have allowed Taurus a strong position as owner and operator of commercial real estate in the United States, Canada, Argentina, Germany and Turkey. With 56 projects and project portfolios, the company permanently seeks to update its inventory, capitalizing on select investment opportunities.
In Argentina and the Latin American region, it operates through Taurus Americasand...here are the photos that were selected to accompany the text describing the developer (lol! might as well get a plug in for the ol' WT):
And the location:
Parque Austral is located on the 96-hectare campus of Universidad Austral, in Pilar, a district known for its highly productive development, generated by the more than 160 companies housed at the largest and most modern industrial park in the country, its highly educated young population and a growing number of academic offerings, as well as other services and entertainment.
Strategically located on Ruta Nacional 8, km. 50 of Panamericana, it is only 40 minutes away from the city of Buenos Aires and Ezeiza’s International Airport. Route 6 is only five minutes away from the park. This route bypasses the city’s metropolitan region and connects the harbors in Ensenada and Campana with Route 9, which grants access to Mercosur through the Zárate Brazo Largo bridge and connects the park with the northern areas of the province of Buenos Aires and the provinces of Santa Fe and Córdoba.
With an area of 27 hectares, Parque Austral is a unique opportunity for companies interested in a location outside of the city of Buenos Aires in a setting that fosters productivity, knowledge exchange and high quality of life.
Located in front of the IAE Business School, meters away from the School of Biomedical Sciences, the Austral Teaching Hospital and the grounds where all undergraduate courses for the Universidad Austral are held, Parque Austral offers an environment of scientific and academic excellence.I checked the map and it looks like Reibling's investment is sort of within spitting distance of the org's project in Nordelta. The Austral Park isn't all that far away from the walled community that the org will be setting up shop in.
