#Reform Conference

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Furin as a school thought of the day: parent teacher conferences. Im just imagining sakura sitting there watching the two teenagers who are in charge of him squabble over the practicality of sustainable gardening practices and the feasibility of installing grow lights in the old locker rooms. he doesnt know why hes here and when he reminds them, ume starts talking about how important vitamins are, sakura are you taking a multivitamin do you need any, and hiragi chimes in with the importance of resting in between strenuous activities, and before sakura can ask about his personal development status that ume brought up at the beginning of the meeting, theyre on again about who is the parent and who is the teacher in this conference. sakura comes back to class 1-1 confused asking “are all parent teacher conferences like this”, and suo, a man so committed to the bit that he might as well have a ring to prove it at this point, realizes how perfect a moment to gaslight this is, and says, with the finality of a man who has been to a truly wearying number of such conferences and sat on both sides of the table as well as the confidence of man who chooses to wear an eyepatch every single morning: “yes.”

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So General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is tomorrow! And normally I love blogging in the ldsconf tag, and following along with everyone else's thoughts. But I just found out about this small other denomination, Reform Mormons, who are having their first general conference and I think I'm gonna watch this instead this time, just to see what's up.

I think I'll still live blog and tag it #RefConf if anyone else wants to watch it with me

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On our third year of marriage, life gave to us...a free trial to pastoring our church! 😬🙃

Poor Husband gets to preach Sunday morning service, teach Sunday school and Wednesday Bible study, and lead music; and I get to emotionally support him, try to help logistically where I can, and get overwhelmed by the crushing pressure I put on myself to socially keep this church together.

Pray for us.

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do you think the avengers made pietro make an apology video for his robot racism

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Climate Change: The Poster Boy of Global Hypocrisy and Hope

The phrase “climate change” today stands at a peculiar crossroad—invoked as the gravest planetary emergency and simultaneously reduced to a currency of geopolitical leverage. For developed nations, it has become a stage for virtue signaling, while for developing countries, it remains a harsh and immediate reality—a matter of survival, sovereignty, and stalled development.

The recent Bonn Climate Change Conference held ahead of COP29 reflects this global dichotomy. What was envisioned as a preparatory meet to shape decisive outcomes for the upcoming COP in Baku has ended up exposing a yawning trust deficit. With talks stuck in a quagmire of failed climate finance promises, North-South political rifts, and the blurry road from Baku to Belem (COP30), it is now clear that climate change has become the world’s most politicized agenda—part salvation script, part smokescreen.

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Argentine Assets Revalue Up to 26% in May as Reforms Reshape

Argentine assets surged as much as 26% in May 2025, according to official trading data and company filings, signaling a pivotal moment for the country’s financial markets. This sharp revaluation comes amid ongoing efforts by the government to liberalize the economy, normalize the foreign exchange market, and restore investor confidence after years of instability. Central Puerto S.A., a leading…

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"Crime pays better than an education police heads told," Toronto Star. July 11, 1972. Page 4. --- ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. (CP) - Parole reform has made crime a better paying proposition than a university education, says Guy Marcil, president of Montreal's 5,000-man Policemen's Brotherhood.

And the heads of all provincial police associations agreed with him yesterday that prison reforms by the federal government have gone too far.

"Crime pays," Marcil said during the 24th annual conference of the Canadian Police Association.

"It's better than a university education. If you go into crime today your chances of success are very good. And if you end up in jail all the benefits are on the side of the criminal."

The leaders of provincial associations, sitting on a panel with Marcil, agreed that the grounds for granting parole should be tightened.

So did association president Sydney Brown of Toronto, whose opening address also was critical of changing conditions within prisons.

"If we maintain our present reckless and rudder-less course of stupidity and senselessness then shortly our courts will be issuing rain checks to prisoners in case they don't approve of the surroundings or conditions," Brown said.

Brown, an unsuccessful independent candidate for Scarborough Centre in last October's Ontario provincial election, urged all policemen to take a more active part in politics.

"Make a concerted effort to attend political rallies and seek out publicly the opinions of office-seekers on all the issues that affect law enforcement," and work to get suitable candidates elected, regardless of party affiliation, he said.

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MTN Nigeria, CITN Push Urgent Tax Reforms to Boost National Development

ABUJA, Nigeria – May 14, 2025 – Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) have jointly called for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s tax framework, citing the need for improved transparency, compliance, and sustainable development. The call was made during the ongoing 27th Annual Tax Conference of CITN in Abuja, which attracted leading stakeholders…

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गोपाल सहर २४ व्या ग्रामीण साहित्य संमेलनाचे उद्घाटक

कोल्हापूरः येथील पसायदान प्रतिष्ठान आणि कवी सरकार इंगळी वाचनालय यांच्यावतीने ११ मे रोजी २४ वे छत्रपती संभाजी राजे समाजप्रबोधन ग्रामीण साहित्य संमेलन आयोजित केले आहे. याचे उद्घाटक म्हणून राजस्थानचे ज्येष्ठ हिंदी साहित्यिक गोपाळ सहर यांची निवड करण्यात आलेली आहे. शब्दों का सौदागर, भोर उगे सांझ ढले (कहानी), तिनका-तिनका सपने (डायरी), अंधेरे में चुपके से चाँद (डायरी), कुछ यूं बुनते हुये (डायरी), हवा…

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NYC immigration response conference

The conference started with some logistics. Over 170, 000 migrants have entered NYC since July 2022 and we have been responding to their needs. The conference includes the famous Norma Pimentel and the Deputy Mayor Williams-Isomes headlined the conference regarding the reality of the migrant crisis and our response to these challenges. The presenters were introduced.

Deputy Mayor for health and human services, Williams-isomes.

Norma Pimentel is nationally recognized for her work in serving the immigrants crossing into the United States. She is from the Diocese of Bronwsville.

Profesor Solimene: clinical law professor at Fordham. She served as a moderater.

Professor Solimene - Legal status presentation started the conversation. Lawful status happens either the green card which comes through employment based and family based visa. The process was explained to us which demonstrated how complicated the process is. The asylee petition was the presented. Persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution: five standards are given (ie: Race, religions and others) and this must be proven. The US does not allow you to work. You can only have a right to work based on status. Asylee are not eligible until 180 days after application is accepted and pending.

Deputy Mayor - shared some general insights on service and ministry. Basically issues that impact some impact us all. The global humanitarian crisis impacts NYC and we are here to respond with access to the American Dream. In 18 months NYC has doubled a human service system that has been around for over 40 years. 216 emergency sites are in operation. The NYC shelter system was not designed for this and we need other creative solution. 34000 children in schools now. 28,000 asylee application have been processed. NYC is doing all we can to respond but we need more support and a comprehensive plan. The question she leaves us with is, where do we stand at this moment? The immigrant dream is big enough to respond, how will we make that happen?

Sr. Pimentel - reflected on the word radical which was already mentioned a couple of times today. The question is, are we indeed being radical? How can we be ok when someone is out there freezing? She shared some stories of desperate encounters. She shares her experience of encountering the crisis and finding solutions to the crisis she finds. She described her ability to teach children the ethic of welcoming the stranger and being hospitable. She describes how people feel with the basic and meagre services that are offered. Her message is that it is possible to respond when we come together as one.

Then there was a Q & A session.

What are the most pressing challenges for migrants? Response: To feel safe because so many have taken advantage of them. Provide a safe space. Families are hurting and in need of safety. How do we help them navigate the system.

How is the city working to ensure understanding with the public? Response: We want to focus on the migrants. We don’t know when the busses are coming, we try to have the intake center at the Roosevelt operating well to communicate to the migrants. The public response is diverse (some negative, some positive and many exasperated). We may never convince the haters but we need to focus on our responses to the migrants.

Financial question: 10 billon dollar expense projected over the next three years. Thankful for 2 billion received but not enough. Creedmore, Randall island and Floyd Bennet field and the shelters and navigation operated through this financial assistance. Sister is convinced that God will provide and when challenged by the panelist she says it does work. But the city of New York responds back that the 2 billion received is wonderful but feds needs to step up.

How do we encourage solidarity: Sister says that she is always able to turn people who she has encounter the situation. Individual healing is very important, bringing people to respond to their own pain and challenges and then be open to the pain for others.

The narrative was asked and while the panelist expressed a positive narrative the reality in this nation is that the negative narrative dominate.

Are there regulatory barriers that need to addressed? Work authorization, how do you bring people into this country and allow them to work? That is the big issue.

How do we respond further? We need a collective response and in this Sister appeals to the churches and colleges. Deputy Mayor says government should pay for this but not lead it, further partnership with organizations. Wants more faith based responses. Convene the faith leaders to speak with one voice. Cardinal and Bishops should be invited to visit navigation center and offer a press conference with a statement from n our response. Bring people to the table, leaders and all in need of conversion, come and see. Do not wait to be called, but definitely extend the invitation.

Concluding thoughts: Deputy Mayor recognizes how difficult these times and crisis has been but this has been a blessed moment where she noted some faith insights from Sister. Sister in the meantime said we are here for only one reason, for these families that we serve and their unbelievable stories. The little faces she encounters asking for help, the kids seem to always come to mind. The mothers relinquishing their children to go to the immigrant officer for safety from the border cartel who rape and kidnap migrants. We cannot lose sight of these stories, the human story. We will be held accountable to this more than anything when it really counts.

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Who's going? 😜

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Leading Candidates The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?

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Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines)

Currently the betting favorite at 3:1 odds, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, is considered a strong contender to continue Pope Francis's progressive agenda.

Tagle, an advocate for inclusion and evangelization, has significant experience leading the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and was a trusted figure in Francis's inner circle.

AN: upon further research he heavily opposes abortion and same sex marriage

Pietro Parolin (Italy)

At 4:1 odds, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, 70, is one of the most experienced Vatican officials. In his role as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013, he has played a major part in diplomatic affairs, including sensitive negotiations with China and Middle Eastern governments.

Parolin is seen as a moderate theological candidate, someone who could provide stability while still maintaining some of Francis's reforms. His deep ties to Vatican bureaucracy make him a strong contender for those who favor continuity.

Peter Turkson (Ghana)

Currently at 5:1 odds in betting markets, Cardinal Peter Turkson, 76, is a well-known figure in the Church's social justice circles. As former head of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Turkson has been vocal on issues such as climate change, poverty and economic justice.

Turkson's election would mark a historic moment as the first African pope in centuries. The most recent African pontiff was Pope Gelasius, who served from 492 to 496 AD. Born in Rome to African parents, Gelasius was known for his extensive theological writings and strong advocacy for charity and justice for the poor.

Peter Erdő (Hungary)

A leading conservative candidate, Cardinal Peter Erdő, 72, is currently at 6:1 odds. A respected canon law scholar, Erdő has been a strong advocate for traditional Catholic teachings and doctrine. He previously served as head of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences and has emphasized theological orthodoxy.

For those seeking a return to the conservatism of John Paul II and Benedict XVI, Erdő would represent a major shift away from Francis's approach.

Angelo Scola (Italy)

At 8:1, Cardinal Angelo Scola, 82, is a long-standing papal contender. He was among the favorites in the 2013 conclave that ultimately elected Pope Francis. Scola, a former Archbishop of Milan, has deep theological roots and appeals to those who support a more centralized and hierarchical Church.

His traditionalist stance makes him a strong candidate for those looking to pivot away from Francis's reforms, but his age may work against him.

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10.5 करोड़ का Injection : Delhi के CM Arvind Kejriwal के द्वारा Kanav को मिला नया जीवन

परिवार ने नहीं मानी हार, बच्चे के लिए ले आए इंजेक्शन, अब हालत में सुधार Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) यह एक जेनेटिक बीमारी है। माता-पिता से बच्चों में आती है। Kanav को भी यह जानलेवा बीमारी माता-पिता से मिल गई। पिता अमित जांगरा अपने पहले बच्चे की खुशी भी नहीं मना पाए थे कि इस बीमारी ने उनकी सारी खुशियां छीन लीं। बच्चे के शरीर के निचले हिस्से के मसल्स कमजोर होने लगे। इलाज शुरू हुआ तो डॉक्टर ने जीन…

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Schools Must Teach Peace: Why Conflict Management and Empathy Are the New Essentials

In an era marked by rising societal tensions and digital echo chambers, education leaders are calling for a radical shift: a curriculum rooted in peace, empathy, and conflict resolution. At the 52nd Annual National Progressive Schools' Conference (NPSC) held in New Delhi, experts and educators made a clarion call for a peace-centered education system, emphasizing the urgent need for schools to go beyond academics and build emotional resilience among students.