Ok, I see the post. Yes I'm biding my time and will, later in the year, be going for the Pfizer mrna vaccine, It's similar to the Moderna mrna.
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Urgent Message from American Atheists regarding the need to get the Covid-19 vaccine!
by Disillusioned JW inthe following is an urgent email message (except i deleted mention of my name and links which might include information about me,) i received from american atheists regarding the need to get the covid-19 vaccine.. ".
for months, we've thought that vaccine rates have been incredibly strong among our community..
for example, a pew poll in march found that 90% of atheist respondents indicated they'd already received the first vaccine dose or would "definitely" or "probably" seek the shot..
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Urgent Message from American Atheists regarding the need to get the Covid-19 vaccine!
by Disillusioned JW inthe following is an urgent email message (except i deleted mention of my name and links which might include information about me,) i received from american atheists regarding the need to get the covid-19 vaccine.. ".
for months, we've thought that vaccine rates have been incredibly strong among our community..
for example, a pew poll in march found that 90% of atheist respondents indicated they'd already received the first vaccine dose or would "definitely" or "probably" seek the shot..
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jonahstourguide
Disillusioned JW,
All I am aware of is that there is a minimal risk of blood clotting associated with the Astra Zeneca vaccine, 1 in 1 million.
In Australia we have seen about 4 in one million however not all fatal. The medicos rekon the benefits far outweigh the risks involved. If you have concerns, we are advised to see a health professional.
I will try to find the data I read to back up the information above.
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Edit to add; Here is the latest info, seems the numbers have changed.
newsGP > Clinical
12 Aug 2021 News
Eleven blood clot cases linked to AstraZeneca in past week
There were no deaths associated with the vaccine, but six thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome cases remain in hospital.
More than 48,000 adverse events have been reported from the
approximately 13.7 million vaccine doses administered in Australia.
(Image: AAP)
The latest figures, contained in the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) COVID-19 vaccine weekly safety report, bring Australia’s total number of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) cases linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine to 104 (59 confirmed, 45 probable) from 7.4 million doses.
Ten of the cases recorded between 2–8 August were people aged 60 years or older, while five of the new probable TTS cases may be related to the second vaccine dose.
‘These cases remain under investigation and will be considered by an external panel of experts in the coming week to determine whether they are related to vaccination or not,’ the TGA report states.
‘All of the cases were in older people who presented with relatively mild symptoms, including common clots in the lungs or leg that are not uncommon with advancing age.
‘All patients have been discharged from hospital.’
The TGA’s latest report was released on the same day as a new UK study that found blood clots occurred in around one in 50,000 people aged under 50 who received the AstraZeneca vaccine during that country’s rollout.
Dr Sue Pavord, a consultant haematologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the lead author of the research, said the ‘very rare’ condition is particularly dangerous when the patient has a low platelet count and bleeding in the brain.
Half of the cases detailed in the analysis had no previous medical illness, and there appears to be no particular individual risk factors for the syndrome, Beverley Hunt, medical director of Thrombosis UK and professor of thrombosis and haemostasis at King’s College London, said.
Nearly one quarter (23%) of the cases contained in the UK study died, and the risk of death increased to 73% in patients with a very low platelet count and brain bleeds after blood clots in the brain.
In Australia, severe cases of TTS appear to be more common in women in younger age group. Nearly half of the TTS cases in women required treatment in intensive care, while serious Tier 1 cases were also twice as likely to occur in women compared to men.
However, Australia’s current TTS case fatality rate of 5.75% (six deaths from 104 probable or confirmed cases) appears to be much lower than that recorded in the UK study.
Aside from TTS, there were five reports of suspected immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) over the seven days covered by the TGA report, none of which were fatal.
Meanwhile, 38 additional cases of myocarditis and pericarditis associated with Pfizer were identified, bringing the total to 149 out of 6.3 million overall doses.
The most frequently reported side effects likely associated with both vaccines reportedly reflect what was seen in the clinical trials and include injection-site reactions such as a sore arm and more general symptoms like headache, muscle pain, fever and chills.
The TGA accepted an additional 2075 adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) in the week of 2–8 August, bringing the total to 48,143 from approximately 13.7 million vaccine doses administered in Australia. The observed number of deaths reported after vaccination so far remains less than the expected number of deaths that would occur naturally, or from other causes, for that proportion of the population.
The regulator also monitors uncommon side effects, and recently completed a detailed investigation of reports of swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) following immunisation.
Since the beginning of Australia’s vaccine rollout, the TGA has received more reports of enlarged lymph nodes after Pfizer than AstraZeneca – approximately 17 reports per 100,000 doses and six reports per 100,000 doses, respectively.
The majority of these reports were in younger people – most likely reflecting the higher use of Pfizer in these age groups – and occurred within a few days of vaccination before resolving themselves without treatment.
‘Common areas where enlarged lymph nodes might be noticed are in the neck, armpits and groin,’ the TGA report states.
‘Nothing unexpected was found [during the investigation] but we continue to monitor this side effect as part of our routine monitoring activities.’
The TGA report also stated that swollen lymph nodes could be linked to claims in the media that increasing breast size is a possible short-term effect of the Pfizer vaccine, as swollen lymph nodes under the arms which may give the impression of increased breast size.
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Star Tribune: Jehovah's Witnesses accused of mishandling abuse in Montana
by Tahoe inhttp://www.startribune.com/jehovah-s-witnesses-accused-of-mishandling-abuse-in-montana/493779331/.
helena, mont.
— two women who say they were sexually abused as children have alleged that the jehovah's witnesses failed to report their abuser to authorities in montana and instead punished him internally by expelling him from the congregation until he repented the following year.. a trial begins monday in the tiny city of thompson falls for one of dozens of lawsuits filed nationwide in the last decade over claims of child sexual abuse in jehovah's witness congregations.
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jonahstourguide
So, based on splane's chatter, will they now settle out of court rather than reveal the truth??
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2021-08-August-S-147-Announcements And Reminders!
by Atlantis in2021-august-s-147-announcements and reminders.
in english and german.
see number 10.10. experienced attorneys and paralegals needed: .
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jonahstourguide
Thank you Atlantis.
Your and your crew's work is helping me with my project trying to help my PIMI friends to see the light.
And, It's slowly working.
Greatly appreciated indeed..
Best Regards to Petra also.
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Shunning from different perspectives
by jonahstourguide inhi folks,.
this interesting article on abc australia covers views of people ex-communicated or shunned by a couple of institutions.
it also includes paul grundy's experience.. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-25/the-australians-who-were-cast-out-of-their-religions/100306930.
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jonahstourguide
Hi Folks,
This interesting article on ABC Australia covers views of people ex-communicated or shunned by a couple of institutions. It also includes Paul Grundy's experience.
The article didn't look too good when I tried a cut and paste. The formatting was all over the shop. So I've just put up the link.
There is life after shunning albeit a little difficult at some times.
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Are JWs Enjoying Not Having To Go To Meetings and House To House?
by minimus insince this pandemic, especially, are witnesses fine with never having to go to another meeting or assembly again?
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@ElderStuckin.
Same here in Australia and same info to co's and confirmation kingdom halls not to be used at all..
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P.S. Added. Yes the local jw's are loving every minute of free time and are hating even the thought of perhaps returning. However, stupidly enough, they are still referring to the farcical zoom field service meetings as witnessing........Hilarious.
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Since the cult is not printing or having halls will they....
by mickbobcat inso since the cult is not printing like they once did and are going video and digital, do you think they will be sending the inner cult member's home at the different bethels?.
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jonahstourguide
Yes.
And, based on borg update six, I'd say non vaccinated ones will be first to go "to where the need is greater"
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The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." Psalm 14:1
by pistolpete indid you ever give a talk and made that point?.
growing up i had the opportunity to live for a while in a farm like place with all kinds of animals.. mom and dad always taught us kids early, what to watch for because there were dangerous animals and insects roaming around.. snakes, black widows, brown recluse spiders, and so on.. there were times when i would just sit by this huge tree and wonder why jah would make all these animals that were dangerous, and hard to see, until it was too late.
like the black widow spider.
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jonahstourguide
Brilliant piece.
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More lies from fake news.
by mickbobcat innews is broadcasting that death valley is getting close to breaking a record.
the highest air temp recorded is 134 but that was in 1913 way before the huge spike in co2.
now its 130 and its the end of the world.
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jonahstourguide
Was it this truth-b-known ?
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The quake shortened Earth's day by 1.8 microseconds (µs) and shifted its figure axis by 17 centimetres (cm). Just to clear things up, our planet wasn't knocked off its axis by the quake. Instead, the earthquake redistributed Earth's mass, thus moved the figure axis, around which the world's mass is balanced.11 Mar 2017How did the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Change Earth's Rotation?
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Irwin Zalkin in the news
by Bill Covert inirwin zalkin is in todays news in the bsa molestation settlement.
it says he has 150 clients and he was not happy with out come.
it was a ap story.
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jonahstourguide
Found this mate.
NEW YORK – An $850 million settlement by the Boy Scouts of America to compensate sex-abuse victims prompted outrage on Friday from some survivors and their advocates, while others were encouraged and seen as the best outcome. which could have been achieved under the circumstances.
The settlement, filed in court late Thursday as a step toward resolving a complicated bankruptcy case, includes BSA national leadership, abuse victims, local Boy Scout councils and lawyers appointed to represent victims who will file future claims. can do.
Lawyer Tim Kosnoff, whose Abused In Scouting legal team says it is representing thousands of clients, called it “a lousy deal – selling thousands of brave men” because it contributed large portions of its unrestricted assets to local councils not pressured to do so.
Chris Anderson, a Southern California accountant who says he was abused by a Boy Scout troop leader for more than three years in the 1970s, spoke about the lack of details about the council’s finances. Complained.
“It’s a farce,” he told the Associated Press. “There is no certainty for the victims.”
However, some lawyers representing the survivors welcomed the settlement as the best that could be achieved. He noted that negotiations with insurers of the Boy Scouts have yet to be resolved, which could potentially need to contribute billions of dollars to the compensation fund.
“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said attorney Ken Rothweiler, whose firm says it is representing more than 16,000 survivors. “Now we go after the next step and see what happens with insurers. “
The BSA sought protection from bankruptcy in February 2020, moving to prevent thousands of lawsuits by men who had been molested as youth by Scoutmasters or other leaders decades earlier. The filing was intended to attempt to reach a global resolution of abuse claims and create a compensation fund.
Richard Mason, an attorney and chairman of an ad-hoc committee representing local councils in the case, said this week’s reorganization agreement is the result of hard-fought negotiations and that plaintiffs’ lawyers “pushed too hard.”
Mason, who is also the chairman of the BSA’s Greater New York Council, said councils are contributing “the most that is achievable”.
Irwin Zalkin, whose law firm represents about 150 survivors, warned against reading too much into the agreement, noting that many questions remain unanswered.
These include what percentage of local councils they deserve will contribute; what, if anything, local sponsoring organizations such as churches and civic groups can contribute; And how much will be set aside to cover future claims.
“I think it’s an absurdity to issue a media release to the victims saying they’ve reached a settlement for $850 million, especially because of the way they’re doing a victory dance about it.” are,” he said. “To me, I just find it reprehensible.”
Lawyer Paul Mons, who represents hundreds of abuse victims and supports the reorganization agreement, said the plaintiffs’ lawyers pushed the BSA and local councils as far as they could.
“We believe this is the best that could have been done,” he said, acknowledging that abuse survivors could still vote to decline the agreement.
Zalkin and other critics note that the councils have more than $1.8 billion in unrestricted assets, but are contributing only $600 million to the victims’ fund. Mons pointed out, however, that many council properties have land-use or donor restrictions, making them unavailable to compensate abuse victims.
Mons said that no matter how much the BSA and local councils contribute or how much insurance companies may be forced to pay, no amount can compensate abuse victims for their suffering.
“It’s not a victory for anyone,” he said. “We’re dealing with these people’s lives after a disaster, and we’re trying to make things back with whatever raw materials we have left.”
The Associated Press contacted several local Scout councils across the US on Friday. Most of the leaders who responded said they did not yet know whether they would be asked to contribute and hoped they would not have to sell valuable properties such as camps.
Doug Stone of the Indian Waters Council in South Carolina said he would not have to sell his camp or any other property.
“We own Camp Barstow outright,” he said. “We’re not going to put a mortgage on it. We’re not going to sell it. It’s going to stay.”
However, Roger Mosby, BSA’s president and CEO, told the AP earlier this week that some councils will be faced with “a difficult and often emotional decision” regarding the sale of the camp.
Some councils have already taken steps in this direction.
The Greater Hudson Valley Council, which serves several counties near New York City, put three of its camps up for sale earlier this year as part of its obligation to fund. The largest is Durland Scout Reservation, a 1,385-acre property in the Putnam Valley that includes two lakes.
Another is Camp Bulova in Stony Point, where a local official has inquired whether the city can purchase it and retain it for scouting and other entertainment.
In Maine, the Pine Tree Council has proposed selling two campsites to raise money for the fund, according to the Kennebec Journal. The council did not immediately respond to emails and phone messages for updates on Friday.
The BSA praised the agreement in a statement on Friday, saying it would help local councils contribute “without an additional drain on their assets”.
“There is still a lot to be done to get approval from the court to urge the survivors to vote for the revised plan of restructuring the BSA,” it said. “We intend to confirm the plan this summer and emerge from bankruptcy later this year.”
Membership in the BSA has declined sharply since 2019, from more than 1.9 million Scouts across its two major programs to less than 770,000.
From Nation World News
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