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over 700 baptized yesterday at one convention in Africa
by dropoffyourkeylee in
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there was a french language congregation this weekend in congo dr which had 44,000 in attendance and something like 730 baptized.

i'm not saying that is good or bad, just reporting the news..
Listener

Since it is so obvious where the growth is, undoubtedly there is much more work to do there. Land and building is cheap.

The Governing Body should set themselves as examples and move to where the need is great.
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Spread the word and may the sauce be with you...
by doubtfull1799 in
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https://www.gofundme.com/pastafund.
Listener

Questions need to be answered
Can the cooking process start with cold water or hot, is lukewarm acceptable.
Why do people insist on defilying it by adding salt?
Where did it come from, some say it evolved from flour, some say eggs and others say water?
Most importantly, does it make you fat?
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Has anyone got a good recipe for curry, for a curry novice?
by Diogenesister in
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2. family
i really enjoy cooking but one thing i've never mastered is curry.

i've tried a few online recipes but they haven't turned out too well.

there's nothing better than a tried and tested, handed down ( or over!
Listener

Deliah Smith, an English cook. She is my absolute favorite cooking instructor. She is very detailed, gives excellent advice and is so easy to follow.
She was never featured much on Australian Television as far as I am aware but I've been able to watch her online.
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Has anyone got a good recipe for curry, for a curry novice?
by Diogenesister in
1. social
2. family
i really enjoy cooking but one thing i've never mastered is curry.

i've tried a few online recipes but they haven't turned out too well.

there's nothing better than a tried and tested, handed down ( or over!
Listener

I love curry also and having travelled to a few Asian countries it is overwhelming how many different curry variations there are.
For instance, the Thais use a lot of coconut cream/milk in theirs and it is one of my favourites when cooking at home. The Malaysians use a fish sauce/dried fish in their base and it makes for a strong aftertaste. The Chinese use a lot of whole dried Chilli. Then, of course, is the ever popular Indian curries. You just have to look at an Indian menu to see a lot of variations.
Whatever recipe you have, it's all about getting your flavour balance right. You need to taste the food as you're cooking. Whatever recipe you are using I've learnt that there is often one important ingredient that needs to be added and that is sugar. It tends to break down any slightly bitter or sour taste and brings the whole dish together. It doesn't need much, maybe a spoon or less. The ideal sugar is palm sugar but soft brown sugar is also good.
We are spoilt for choice in our supermarkets today. Forty years ago, the staple was Keens curry powder. One of our favourites was curried sausages and even my kids could polish off a whole pot full even though they disliked curries in general.
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Why can't Scarlett Johansson play a transgender character?
by LoveUniHateExams in
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2. entertainment
scarlett johansson was cast to play a transgender role in rub & tug.. recently she pulled out.

i don't know whether she jumped or was pushed but trans activists, despite claiming to represent only 0.3% of the population, have quite a powerful voice.. do they want a trans actor to play the trans role, is that it?.

if scarlett johansson shouldn't play a trans role, does that mean a trans actor shouldn't play a cis role?.
Listener

Her actions have generated a lot of publicity and maybe this was intentional. Personally, I still have no interest in the film.
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MUST WATCH! Watchtower's Shocking Admissions
by Newly Enlightened in
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watchtower's shocking admissions.
Listener

Ignore the nasty comments Newly Enlightened, you guys are great and I love your enthusiasm.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think you might have got your maths all wrong. You were using the number of KHs in your calculations but you should have been using the number of congregations since there are many more congregations than KHs.
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Has Cart preaching over taken door to door?
by blownaway in
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i have not had a jw at my door [don't get me wrong this is great] for a few years.

is cart preaching the why its all done today?
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It will be interesting Vanderhoven, please keep us updated.
She was quick in arranging a bible (book) study with you. I wonder how long it will last before they decide (judge) that you do not have the right heart condition after all.
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new JW Online Bible Study Lessons
by neat blue dog in
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2. beliefs
has anybody seen the new online bible study yet, just posted yesterday i believe?

it's the first thing you see now when going to the home page.

the online bible study lessons on jw.org are free, have no obligation, and are easy to use.
Listener

The Mormons seem to handle it okay. They have young adults manning their phones and chat site.
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Leaked video- Watchtower's Preaching Initiative SIFT
by Newly Enlightened in
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watchtower's leaked video.... watchtower's preaching initiative sift.
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He says that they only find 15% of people at home in the house to house work. Yet they've been witnessing at the same times for decades. No wonder it takes well over 9,000 hours witnessing to make one convert.
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Leaked video- Watchtower's Preaching Initiative SIFT
by Newly Enlightened in
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watchtower's leaked video.... watchtower's preaching initiative sift.
Listener

Part of the territory he mentioned was Keilor and Airport West which is in Melbourne.