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trainsinanime · 9 months ago

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German street car lights

I researched this for my own reasons (that I may post about later), but I decided to put it here so I don't forget it.

Headlights. Taillights. We know how they work, we've all seen cars before. White in front, red in back, orange turn indicators, braking makes red extra bright. But for streetcars it's not always quite that simple, which makes modelling a challenge.

First of all, front: All cars and trucks and indeed all modern streetcars have two main headlights, side by side, roughly at the outer edges of the vehicle. Modern german streetcars actually have a third headlight up on top, legally required but barely visible. In this picture of a TW 6000 from Hanover (don't worry, the track curves away there, I was well clear of where the train could travel), it's the tiny little lamp above the destination display.

The idea is to make streetcars like big trains, which (in Germany, and for new trains in all of Europe) have three white lights in an upside-down V configuration in front (exceptions apply). The third light is supposed to make it clear that the thing hurtling towards you is a train. I'm not sure how well it works in this case.

But that is a fairly recent thing. For a really long time, well into the 1970s, the standard was a single central headlight. Consider this train in Vienna (note the pride flag, not relevant, just for fun):

This is a type E₂ train, first introduced in 1978, still in use today (though probably not for much longer, if you're in Vienna and you see one of them, take a picture).

Now, Austria isn't Germany, but the standards between the two countries weren't that wildly different. As far as I can tell there was no one time when dual headlights were introduced; some cities bought trains with two headlights, some with one, often at the same time. The E₂ here was sold with single headlights to Vienna, Braunschweig, Augsburg, Duisburg and a couple of others, but also with dual headlights to Düsseldorf.

In fact, there was even a dual headlight version for Vienna, but specifically only for the Wiener Lokalbahnen, a sort of interurban railway that used streetcar tracks at the Vienna end of its route. This seems to have been a common division of headlights: Single for the purely city routes, double for the longer-distance ones, until everyone standardised on double, eventually with the third headlight on top.

For added confusion, some cities, most notably Stuttgart and Hanover, used double headlights stacked on top of each other. I assume that's meant to count as one headlight, just doubled up in case one burns out.

A very rare specialty: Two headlights side by side but mounted centrally, seen in Frankfurt am Main and I don't think a lot of other places. It's not relevant, I just want to show it because it looks so silly.

Picture: TdVG Harthweg M+m.jpg, © MdE on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia-DE, License: CC-BY-SA 3.0 DE

Next, turn indicators. All trams have turn indicators on their sides, generally at window level, but within the window level it's anyone's guess. Some place them near the roof, some more near the middle or bottom of the windows, it seems to be whatever the operator prefers. Turn indicators at the front, near the headlights, are surprisingly not that common. Most single-headlight trams don't have them, the turn indicators on the side have to be enough.

However, the turn indicators are often found at the rear of the train, and that also puts them on the front of dual-direction vehicles (which many trams aren't). See this Frankfurt trailing car, which can only run at the end of the train:

Picture: H-Beiwagen Schwanheim 01052009.JPG, © Urmelbeauftragter on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia-DE, License: CC-BY-SA 3.0 unported

You see two red tail lights, and two orange blinker lights. And, in fact, on a dual-direction train from Frankfurt, you'll see the same lights on the front:

Picture: Peter Stehlik 2012.02.18 015a.jpg, © Peter Stehlik on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia-DE, License: CC-BY-SA 3.0 unported

But this wasn't always the case. Consider the SSB B2 trailing car from Stuttgart. It has neither motor nor cab, and must always appear at the end of a train. Despite this, it has a (single) headlight for some reason. Perhaps for when the train needs to back up? Below it is a single red tail light. The two other red things near the coupler are just reflectors.

Actually, is that a red tail light? I took that picture in 2013, so it's been a while, and it looks pretty orange, both here and in some historic pictures, e.g. this one from 1979:

Picture: Stuttgart-ssb-sl-2-bw-654287.jpg, © Kurt Rasmussen from bahnbilder.de, found on Wikipedia, licensed for any use as long as the author is credited

Colors on old photographs are a bit of a crap shoot, and in newer videos the B2s definitely have red tail lights, like here:

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But in that video it also doesn't have a headlight, so who knows what rebuilds that one in the video has been through.

Of course, if it's a single orange light, that raises the question: What's that for? Orange tail lights? As far as I can tell, probably not. In fact, a combination that is surprisingly not that uncommon is a single red and a single orange tail light, e.g. here on a historic tram in Nuremberg.

That yellow/orange light is not the "backwards turn indicator". It's the brake light.

Yes, orange brake lights used to be a thing in Germany. For cars, they were phased out in the 1960s. I think historic cars are still allowed to have them, if you can find one. For streetcars, they were phased out a bit later.

Specifically, 2016.

Until then it was legal and very common to have yellow brake lights on trams, even some very modern ones. These are usually combined with the rear turn indicators: If they both light up steadily, the tram is braking, if they're blinking, the tram is about to turn. According to Wikipedia, if it's braking and turning, then one light will light steadily, the other will be blinking, similar to those red turn signals some cars in the US use.

Note, however, that "make the red tail light brighter" (or "turn it on") seems to have been absolutely legal as well, just not super popular. This video from 1974, the final year of the streetcar system in Aachen shows both types of brake lights in action:

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At this point the streetcar network in that city was in terminal decline, and all the cars there were either second-hand or cheaply rebuilt 1950s stuff, so it makes sense that the lighting system was all over the place.

Final note because it didn't fit anywhere else: A single giant tail light, at least on trailer cars, doesn't seem to have ever been used in Germany, but it was not uncommon in Austria.

Picture: Wien-wvb-sl-5-c2-567109.jpg, © Kurt Rasmussen from bahnbilder.de, found on Wikipedia, licensed for any use as long as the author is credited

Other note: It seems that side turn indicators on trailer cars were optional at times. Weird.

So why do you need to know all of that? You don't. I never said you did. I did, however, because I'm currently modifying some trams for my model railroad with better lighting functions, and I wanted to know what the end result should be. The answer is, apparently, "do whatever you want", which is frankly very liberating.

I want to make it clear that this is not an expert or well researched piece. These are just the notes I made in my head while I was trying to figure this out. I almost certainly got things wrong, and I definitely missed some nuances. If you happen to know any, or can give more information on what it was like in your country, or you just feel like it, any comment/reblog with notes/anon hate is absolutely appreciated.

All pictures where no source is mentioned are © me. Use them under CC-BY-SA 3.0 if you want.

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mybeautifulchristianjourney · 1 year ago

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Today in Christian History

Today is Tuesday, October 31st, 2023. It is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 61 days remain until the end of the year.

415: Co-emperors Honorius and Theodosius II issue penalties against Montanists and against any land-owner who permits them to assemble on his property. Montanist meeting places are to be turned over to orthodox churches.

1517: Martin Luther (pictured above) nails a challenge to a debate on the Wittenberg church door. It consists of ninety-five statements, or theses, against the practice of indulgences—theses which he is willing to defend. The theses will be widely distributed and precipitate the Reformation.

1731: Catholic archbishop Leopold von Firmian of Salzburg, Austria, issues an edict expelling all Lutherans from his territory. About twenty thousand people have to leave. Many have nowhere to go and freeze to death in the coming winter.

1754: Provost Acrelius writes to the Consistory of Upsala, requesting the suspension of Rev. John Lidenius from the Swedish ministerial office because he preaches in English.

1772: Thomas and Samuel Green of New Haven publish “A Sermon” by Indian preacher Samson Occum which he had given the month before at the hanging of an Indian man for murder. The sermon becomes wildly successful, going through ten editions in eight years.

1816: Robert Moffat sails for South Africa where he will establish a mission work. Mission leaders had been reluctant to send him, believing he was unqualified. He will become a world-famed mission leader.

1832: George Washington Doane is consecrated Episcopal bishop of a diocese in New Jersey. He will be remembered by Christians for his hymns, especially “Softly Now the Light of Day.”

1871: Vasilii Ivanov is baptized in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the Kura River, an event considered the starting point of the Baptist movement in Azerbaijan, because he will spread the Baptist faith throughout Baku province.

1877: Samuel Schereschewsky is consecrated Anglican Bishop of Shanghai. Developing Parkinson’s disease, he will resign his position, and spend the rest of his life completing a translation of the Bible into Wenli (a Chinese dialect), typing hundreds of pages with the one finger that he could still move.

1879: Death of Jacob Abbott, American Congregationalist author. He wrote many groundbreaking works of children’s fiction, including the instructional Rollo series and the warm Franconia novels.

1920: Baptism of Spetume Florence Njangali in Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Hoima, Uganda. She will become a leader in the effort to obtain theological education for women and their ordination as deaconesses in the Anglican church of Uganda.

1992: Pope John Paul II admits that the Roman Catholic church erred three hundred and sixty years earlier when it condemned Italian astronomer Galileo.

1999: Catholics and Lutherans issue a joint statement on justification in Augsburg, Germany, declaring that “a consensus in basic truths of the doctrine of justification exists between Lutherans and Catholics.”

2010: Islamic terrorists besiege Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Baghdad, massacring most of the 120 worshipers inside, including a three year old boy who pleaded with them to stop killing.

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maaruin · 5 months ago

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Possible Outcomes of a Second Trump Presidency

Here are different scenarios I could see happening, from most likely to least likely.

Cuius Regio, Eius Religio (likely)

Conservatives will implement their agenda in Red States, but will leave Blue States largely alone. We already see this currently with abortion, expect to see the same with LGBT rights, education, etc. The consolation in this case is that adults will at least have the option to move to different states. (It will be curious if conservatives will manage to get universities in Red States under control without downgrading them to propaganda institutions.) If that happens, I suspect that future Democratic presidents will accept this state of affairs. Trying to regain influence in Red States through the federal government risks Republicans trying to do the same. If progressives want to make gains, they will have to do it on the state level.

This Compromise wouldn't last forever, but probably several decades.

("cuius regio, eius religio" was a compromise formular during the Reformation at the Peace of Augsburg 1555 in th Holy Roman Empire. The rulers of the different principalities were free to decide between Catholicism and Lutheran Protestantism and their subjects had to follow their decisions. This peace lasted for ~60 years and was then challenged in the Thirty Year War. After a lot of bloodshed the Peace of Westphalia followed similar principles and the principalities became de facto sovereign.)

Unrest (plausible)

If conservatives don't restrict their agenda to Red States, there will be a lot more resistance. For example, imagine a national abortion ban or mass deportations of immigrants. Then some Blue State officials decide to not enforce these/stand in the way of enforcement. Trump uses the power of the federal government to try to enforce his orders in Blue States. Massive demonstrations with regular violent clashes ensue. Trump stays within law and norms in these attempts, so he doesn't succeed in enforcing his will in Blue States. This situation just goes on for his entire presidency.

In this case at the end of his second term Trump will end similar to George W Bush. A failure. And people will look with hope on the next president (almost certainly a Democrat) who will promise a return to peace and normalcy. But some of the conservative victories will probably stick.

Dictatorship (very unlikely)

Imagine the Unrest scenario, but Trump pushes harder in the end. That means replacing Democratic officials (including governors) who oppose his agenda and suppressing demonstrations. Would require the loyalty of the military.

Anti-Trump Mutiny (very unlikely, on the same level as dictatorship)

Trump attempts to do the dictatorship stuff, but the military refuses to comply. Trump is pressured into resigning or Congress removes him from office.

Civil War (extremely unlikely)

I could imagine three ways a civil war could start:

Dictatorship scenaro, but progressives arm themselves and start and urban insurgency

Anti-Trump Mutiny scenario, but conservatives start a rural insurgency

Either of the above, but the military is split on if it stays loyal to trump.

So I would say the nightmare scenarios are quite unlikely. If Trump is elected, I think progressives have a good shot at defending what they have achieved in Blue States and that is what they should probably focus on. Those who live in firmly Red States might need to move to Blue States though.

(Well, so far for my speculations for now. I might write more posts like this, one about how a second Trump term could play out on the international stage, and one about how a second Biden term could play out.)

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fashionbooksmilano · 1 year ago

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All-American volume thirteen Born ready

A Journal by Bruce Weber

TeNeues, Augsburg 2013, 200 pages, 24.66 x 31.7 cm, Softcover in decorative slipcase, ISBN 978-3832797355

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All-American XIII was a volume in Bruce Weber's annual survey of American legends. That year's theme was "speak up" and features an eclectic array of activists and actors, musicians and writers, newcomers and veterans who proudly share their unique - and out-spoken - visions. After all, free speech and diverse opinions are integral parts of the nation's heritage. This book is a tribute to all those who stand up to share their stories with the world - inspiring, entertaining - and at times challenging us. One thing is certain: when these compelling individuals speak up, you just have to listen.

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noxcantio · 10 months ago

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Pages from "The Dance of Death" - by Hans Holbein the Younger

He is best remembered for the magnificent portraits he produced as the court painter of Henry VIII; but a new study of Hans Holbein’s famous ‘Dance Of Death’ suggests that he also had strong anti-establishment views, creating works which foreshadowed modern satire.

What’s striking is how many of his images in the Dance were about social justice. Holbein was part of a movement which was very concerned with radical questions about welfare and reform.

As the leading painter at the Court of Henry VIII, Hans Holbein’s magnificent depictions of royalty and nobility affirmed his status as one of the greatest portrait artists of all time. Few would have considered such works the output of a dissident satirist, deeply concerned about the plight of the poor, and committed to religious reform.

But according to a new study of one of his most famous works, The Dance Of Death, satire was not just an area in which Holbein dabbled early in his career, but a central feature of some of his most important work before he came to England.

Based on new research into the highly-charged climate in which the Dance was produced, the study, by historian Professor Ulinka Rublack, Professor of Early Modern European History and a Fellow of St John’s College, University of Cambridge, argues that it is perhaps the best surviving example of Holbein as a social commentator, using art to mock establishment hypocrisy.

Her portrait of the artist - as an impoverished and angry, but socially and politically engaged, young man - is a far cry from that of the successful painter who produced iconic images of the Tudor ruling class - not least in his famous depiction of a swaggering Henry VIII.

The study forms the commentary to a new Penguin Classics edition of Holbein’s Dance Of Death. It draws on largely unused sources such as local government records from the time at which the Dance was produced. Rublack finds that early in his career, Holbein was part of a group of subversive, passionate artists who were operating in the new medium of print, amid the politically restless atmosphere of Reformation Europe.

“What’s striking is how many of his images in the Dance were about social justice,” Rublack said. “Holbein was part of a movement which was very concerned with radical questions about welfare and reform.”

“Looking at it as satire, rather like a publication such as Charlie Hebdo today, is probably the way to think about what he was doing at the time. Criticising the Pope and Catholic clergy was dangerous stuff; it could be censored and people could be imprisoned for it. But it’s sobering to think nobody was assassinated for it, which has occurred in response to comparable satire in our own time.”

Created between 1524 and 1526, The Dance Of Death was a series of woodcut prints of grisly images apparently demonstrating the folly of human greed and pride. Holbein, who was born in Augsburg, in Germany, produced it while living and working in Basel, in modern-day Switzerland.

As a concept, it was the latest in a long line of such series drawing on the medieval idea of the Danse Macabre, in which a recurring cast of stock characters - such as a Pope, an emperor, a king, a monk and a peasant - are individually shown being “taken” by death, represented by grinning, dancing skeletons.

The idea was to challenge the piety of the viewer, by showing death as the great leveller that comes to all. However rich and powerful we may be in this world, the Dance told its viewers, we are all the same in the next and should focus on spiritual concerns.

Although the Dance therefore often poured scorn on those in high society, it was not explicitly satirical beyond this. Holbein’s version has traditionally been seen in those terms - as a religiously-themed genre piece, and not an explicitly political statement.

For the new study, Rublack examined local sources, such as council records, to trace the socio-political context in which Holbein was working. Although the Reformation had not yet arrived in Basel (it would in 1529), she discovered that there was already widespread pressure for reform.

Part of this involved dissatisfaction with the Church and its wealth. The study found accounts of local guilds refusing to supply churches in favour of serving the needs of the poor. One record, from 1524, concerned a baker who, seeing civic dignitaries visiting the grave of a Professor who had opposed religious reform, openly attacked them as “donkey-milking fools”.

More broadly, the Basel commune had begun to stress equal rights against the traditional privileged elites. In 1525, for instance, a group of local villagers marched on Basel, demanding the right to elect their own preachers, and in opposition to feudal taxes.

Holbein, Rublack says, could not have been immune to this. For one thing, he lived among craftspeople, bakers and weavers who had begun to fight for religious and social change. But perhaps more significantly, he himself worked in an “alert” circle of like-minded artists such as the painter and printmaker Urs Graf.

Rublack’s commentary suggests that the life of this group must have resembled that of a satirical, counter-cultural clique. “One can only imagine an atmosphere of creative fun and irreverence, which thrived on jokes against monks, priests, the local bishop and popes,” she writes.

Stylistically, Holbein’s Dance broke established norms by for the first time presenting the genre in printed miniatures, which the viewer would have to peer at to understand. Seen in the context of the politics of the time, Rublack suggests it would have been “a shocking new viewing experience”.

Senior Church figures, including the Pope, were typically shown as overweight and obsessed with luxuries, extorting money in particular by selling indulgences - a cause célèbre of the Reformation. But the Dance also directly critiqued political and judicial leaders for ignoring the plight of the poor - including perhaps the Habsburg Emperor Charles of Spain in the stock “emperor” illustration.

By reworking the traditional Dance formula and adding tokens and signifiers which pointed to political concerns specific to its time, Holbein’s Dance was not just a piece for religious meditation but an early form of political cartoon, designed to delight, surprise and offend.

His reason for shifting from subversive satire to the courtly portraits of his later career can, Rublack suggests, be explained by his financial circumstances. Like most artists in Basel, Holbein struggled to find steady work as a painter - indeed, the study points out that respected contemporaries had been forced to resort to painting fences and carnival decorations.

Rather than carry on illustrating books and working in print, Holbein clearly harboured ambitions to paint - but this could only be realised through the sort of work he eventually obtained at the Tudor Court. Earlier works from England, such as The Ambassadors, pursue similar themes of death, faith and salvation, but working for the likes of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII broadly put an end to his satirical interests.

“What is impressive is that he could have easily made the decision to give up painting, as so many contemporaries did,” Rublack added. “Instead, he made the very risky decision to pursue painting elsewhere. He seems to have known that he had great works like The Ambassadors in him.”

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srkshaju · 7 days ago

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Witness the Bundesliga Clash: A Comprehensive Guide to Watching Bayern Munich vs Augsburg Live

The German Bundesliga ignites once again on November 23rd, 2024, with a highly anticipated matchup between the mighty Bayern Munich and local rivals FC Augsburg. This clash promises a captivating display of attacking prowess versus defensive resilience, making it a must-watch for any football enthusiast.

However, navigating the international broadcasting landscape for live matches can be challenging. This comprehensive guide empowers fans worldwide to witness this epic battle unfold live, regardless of location.

Bayern Munich vs Augsburg: A Storied Rivalry

Geographically close, Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg boast contrasting Bundesliga legacies. Bayern Munich, the undisputed powerhouse of German football, stands as the record-breaking champion, having clinched the title an astounding 32 times.2 Their iconic Allianz Arena, known for its electrifying atmosphere and passionate fanbase, will be the stage for this encounter.

FC Augsburg, nicknamed "Die Fuggerstädter" (The City of Fuggers), represents a more underdog narrative.3 They've carved their niche in Germany's top tier, consistently competing and pushing for upsets against the league's giants.

This local rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to the match. Although Bayern Munich remains the clear favorite, FC Augsburg has a history of causing upsets. Their unwavering determination and defensive solidity could present a significant challenge for the Bavarians.

Dominant Force vs Defensive Stalwart: A Tactical Showdown

Under Julian Nagelsmann's leadership, Bayern Munich is expected to dominate possession and dictate the tempo. Their attacking prowess needs no introduction, boasting world-class talents like Robert Lewandowski, Leroy Sané, and Kingsley Coman.4 Their tactical approach will likely involve quick, fluid passing, exploiting spaces behind the Augsburg defense.

FC Augsburg, led by manager Enrico Maaßen, is renowned for its well-drilled, organized defense. They'll likely employ a compact 5-3-2 formation, aiming to frustrate Bayern's attack and hit them on the counter with pace and precision.

This clash promises to be a fascinating tactical battle between two contrasting styles. Can Bayern Munich's attacking juggernaut overcome Augsburg's resolute defense? Or will the underdogs pull off a surprise victory?

Global Broadcast Options for Bayern Munich vs Augsburg

Whether you're a die-hard Bayern Munich supporter or an Augsburg enthusiast, here's a comprehensive breakdown of how you can witness this exhilarating match live, depending on your location:

India:

Sony LIV: Sony LIV has secured the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga in India. Access the live stream through their website or mobile app after subscribing to their service.

United States:

ESPN+: The exclusive streaming platform for all Bundesliga matches in the US. Sign up for an ESPN+ subscription to enjoy live coverage of Bayern Munich vs Augsburg.

United Kingdom:

Sky Sports: The primary broadcaster for the Bundesliga in the UK. Sky Sports subscribers can witness the action live on their dedicated channels. Alternatively, some matches might be aired on Sky Sports Mix, a free-to-air channel, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Additional Streaming Options (Geo-Restrictions Apply):

DAZN: This popular streaming service holds the broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga in various countries, including Germany, Austria, Canada, Spain, and Italy. Check their website for availability in your region.

DAZN International Subscription: A global subscription service offered by DAZN allows access to their content library regardless of location. However, content availability might differ by region.

Optus Sport (Australia): The exclusive broadcaster for the Bundesliga in Australia.

Fox Sports (Australia): Occasionally airs select Bundesliga matches, check their schedule for confirmation.

BeIN Sports (Middle East and North Africa): Holds the broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga in these regions.

Total TV (Thailand): Offers live streaming of Bundesliga matches in Thailand.

Fox Sports Asia (Southeast Asia): Broadcasts select Bundesliga matches in some Southeast Asian countries.

Important Note: These streaming options might require paid subscriptions or be geo-restricted. Please verify availability and costs before subscribing.

Enrich Your Viewing Experience:

To elevate your viewing experience, consider exploring pre-match analysis and insights from these resources:

Official Bundesliga Website & Social Media: Access team lineups, player statistics, and match previews on the Bundesliga website and social media channels.

Sports News Websites & Apps: Major sports news websites and apps like ESPN, BBC Sport, and Sky Sports offer pre-match analysis, expert opinions, and predictions.5

Football Podcasts: Dive deeper into tactical discussions, player form, and historical context through dedicated football podcasts.

By combining live streaming options with pre-match analysis, you can enjoy a truly immersive experience and appreciate the strategic nuances of Bayern Munich

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biblenewsprophecy · 3 months ago

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AI and What is Truth?

Through its, European Christian Internet Conference, the World Council of Churches (WCC) opened under the theme “What is truth? Ethical and Practical Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence.” Truth in Jesus was discussed. What is truth? On October, 1, 2024, 1 the WCC plant to cohost a webinar titled, “Theology & Artificial Intelligence: Systematic and Denominational Perspectives.” But does the WCC have the truth or require one must accept falsehoods about the Holy Spirit to join? Is there an 'AI Jesus'? Can AI programs like ChatGPT be helpful? Do many gloss over the actual original scriptures and believe traditions of men that are not in them? Should translators rely on tradition over koine Greek grammatical rules? Did Jesus teach that people could worship God in vain? Is it biblically-acceptable to add words to the prophecies of the Book of Revelation or elsewhere in the Word of God? Is God's word truth? Are there false ministers that many accept, despite warnings from the Bible? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these topics and more.

Here is a link to a related article titled 'WCC’s European artificial intelligence conference opens with the question: ‘What is truth?’'

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WCC’s European artificial intelligence conference opens with the question: ‘What is truth?’

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Ecumenical News posted the following:

Artificial intelligence conference opens with the question: ‘What is truth?’

September 11, 2024

The European Christian Internet Conference opened under the theme “What is truth? Ethical and Practical Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence.”

The ECIC conference has drawn speakers with diverse insights into a rapidly changing world in which AI is increasing its foothold, the World Council of Churches reported on Sept. 9.

Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska, president of the ECIC network and a communication officer of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, spoke about the issue during a prayer ceremony.

She made her pitch at the conference’s opening prayer referring to Jesus’s response to Pilate—that he came into the world to testify the truth.

“It reminds us that truth is not an abstract concept, but living reality grounded in the person of Christ,” Godfrejów-Tarnogórska said. …

Such is the interest on AI that on Oct. 1 the WCC will cohost a webinar titled, “Theology & Artificial Intelligence: Systematic and Denominational Perspectives.”

It will explore how generative AI and trans-humanism challenge our understanding of personhood and the image of God. https://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-conference-opens-with-the-question-what-is-truth/61168.htm

Yes, Agnieszka Godfrejów-Tarnogórska is correct that Jesus came to the world to testify the truth. But notice what Jesus actually said was truth:

17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. (John 17:17)

Sadly, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and most of the churches not in the WCC do not really believe that the word of God is truth.

Jesus also said:

24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. (John 4:24)

God is to be worshiped according what is in the Bible. And related to “the person of Christ” the truth is that Jesus did not look like how most portray Him and His message was different than most believe.

Sadly, the WCC and others often promote agendas that are not according to the Bible.

As the Ecumenical News article pointed out, the WCC plans on a conference to discuss Artificial Intelligence related to “understanding of personhood and the image of God.”

Let’s consider a couple of points about that.

One is that there is now something called the AI Jesus:

An AI program is pretending to be Jesus and thousands of lost young people are flocking to it

There’s an event recorded in the Gospel of Matthew in which Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, and his disciples asked him what the sign of the end of the age would be.

Jesus replied, “See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.”

At least one of those deceivers is turning out to be an AI called “ask_jesus.”

According to The Independent, a Berlin-based tech collective has developed a chatbot resembling Jesus Christ, which already has thousands of followers seeking advice and guidance.

The chatbot, referred to as “AI Jesus,” has the appearance of a bearded white man with a radiant halo and utilizes artificial intelligence reportedly trained on the teachings of Jesus and the Bible. …

The chatbot has the ability to remember previous interactions with the user which gives it a false sense of omniscience. … one user asked it about gay marriage, and it gave them the noncommittal “all love is love” answer, staying politically correct at all times. 06/15/23 https://www.wnd.com/2023/06/ai-program-pretending-jesus-thousands-lost-young-people-flocking/

No, the real Jesus did not have a halo or work like ChatGPT. So, yes, another false Jesus–but this one is with AI. Others have tweeted that participating in this was surreal. Apparently mystical, though of course, not from God. An AI Jesus is not the truth.

We have a video related that:

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AI Jesus? Artificial Intelligence God?

We are seeing more and more steps to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in with matters of religion. From a Protestant sermon via AI, to PETA blaspheming God by re-writing a false account of the Book of Genesis, to Yuval Noah Harari of the World Economic Form (WEF) calling for a new globalist religion and Bible to be produced by AI, things like ChatGPT are being used. There is also an AI thing called “ask Jesus” which has a false Messiah who does not always provide biblically-accurate statements. Many humans want to worship “the work of their hands.” Is that warned against in scripture? Where is this leading? Might the “image of the beast” be demonic and/or involve AI and the Antichrist? Do humans know the way that is right that does not lead to death? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie address these matters.

Here is a link to our video: AI Jesus? Artificial Intelligence God?

As far as Artificial Intelligence programs like ChatGPT go, sometimes they get things right and sometimes wrong. Related to this article and the “personhood” of the Godhead, I asked ChatGPT the following today:

The original koine Greek of the New Testament does not use personal pronouns for the Holy Spirit. Why then have nearly all translators of the New Testament into the English language use personal pronouns such as “he” and “him” and relative pronouns such as “who” or “whom” despite those being violation of koine Greek grammar rules?

ChatGPT responded with the following:

The use of personal pronouns for the Holy Spirit in English translations of the New Testament is influenced by theological and interpretive considerations rather than strict adherence to the grammatical conventions of Koine Greek. Here are some key factors behind this translation choice:

Theological Context: In Christian theology, the Holy Spirit is understood to be a distinct person of the Trinity, alongside God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son. To reflect this doctrine, translators use personal pronouns to emphasize the personal nature and distinct identity of the Holy Spirit within the Trinity. This theological perspective often takes precedence in translations.Translational Tradition: English translations of the Bible have traditionally used personal pronouns for the Holy Spirit to align with the longstanding doctrinal views of Christianity. This convention helps maintain consistency across various translations and supports traditional Christian teaching.

Now notice that, in this instance, at least ChatGPT has admitted that:

Translators that include personal pronouns for the Holy Spirit are violating “adherence to the grammatical conventions of Koine Greek”

That tradition, as opposed to the word of God, is a reason that various ones have mistranslated the Bible.

So, ChatGPT was able to point out some of the reasons that falsehoods are taught.

Jesus warned about false logic where religious teachers prefer tradition over what the Bible actually teaches:

1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

3 He answered and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? 4 For God commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’ 5 But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God” — 6 then he need not honor his father or mother.’ Thus you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition. 7 Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying:

8 “These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. 9 And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.'” (Matthew 15:1-9)

Yes one of the reasons that most do NOT know, what the truth is, is precisely because they have been misled by tradition to not accept what the word of God says.

And it is terrible that most translators intentionally violated rules of proper translation when it comes to the Holy Spirit.

Related to that, we produced the following video:

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Gender of the Holy Spirit?

Does the Holy Spirit have a personal gender in the scriptures? Both ancient Hebrew (language of the Old Testament) and koine Greek (language of the New Testament) use grammatical gender when it comes to nouns. In the Hebrew scriptures, the terms for “Spirit” are ruwach or ruah–are they masculine, feminine, or neuter? What about the Greek term pneuma for “Spirit” in the New Testament? According to Protestant scholar Dr. Daniel Wallace are personal pronouns ever grammatically appropriate for the Holy Spirit? According to Eastern Orthodox priest Dr. Laurent Cleenwerck is it grammatically appropriate to use “who” or “whom” associated with the Holy Spirit? Do most translations of the New Testament intentionally violate rules of Greek grammar related to the Holy Spirit? Should people intentionally change the word of God to show a meaning that God did not inspire? Was the King James Version correct when referring to the Holy Spirit as ‘it”? Does referring to a “she” as a “he” make it so? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these matters quoting scriptures as well as scholars who have translated the New Testament into the English language.

Here is a link to our video: Gender of the Holy Spirit?

By putting words in their translations that are not truly supported by the context, many have violated the following warning in the Book of Revelation:

18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; (Revelation 22:18)

While some might say that only applies to the Book of Revelation, the Bible is clear one is not to add to its words. Notice the following from the Book of Proverbs:

5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. (Proverbs 30:5-6)

Now, as it turns out, the WCC only allows churches to join who are trinitarian.

So, any churches that do not accept the personhood of the Holy Spirit as the third member of the trinity pushed by the Roman Emperor Theodosius in the late 4th century cannot join.

Yet, the passages in the New Testament do not support the personhood of the Holy Spirit. Yet, people think they do mainly because of intentional mistranslations that added falsehoods as well as teachers of false traditions.

That was prophesied, however to happen, as the Apostle Peter wrote:

1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. (2 Peter 2:1-2)

Yes, “the way of truth” has been “blasphemed” by false leaders claiming to teach Christianity. This has turned many off.

The Apostle Paul also warned about them:

13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)

Yes, many false religious teaches look good to the world. But because they do not truly rely on or teach the word of God, they are false and artificial themselves.

While things like AI could help the world’s churches, the reality is that they have accepted tradition over the word of God.

Instead they should believe the word of God and, as the Apostle Jude wrote they also should “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).

But they do not. The WCC and others are focused more on their unscriptural view of unity than they are the truths of the Bible or holding to the original faith, which is documented in the first and second centuries A.D.

As far as the Protestant, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and LDS faiths go, we have documented truthful information on those, which explain that they have many areas that are biblically untrue. You may wish to check out some of the following:

Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism The CCOG is NOT Protestant. This free online book explains how the real Church of God differs from mainstream/traditional Protestants. Several sermons related to the free book are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History; The First Protestant, God’s Command, Grace, & Character; The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon; Eucharist, Passover, and Easter; Views of Jews, Lost Tribes, Warfare, & Baptism; Scripture vs. Tradition, Sabbath vs. Sunday; Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God’s Plan; Seventh Day Baptists/Adventists/Messianics: Protestant or COG?; Millennial Kingdom of God and God’s Plan of Salvation; Crosses, Trees, Tithes, and Unclean Meats; The Godhead and the Trinity; Fleeing or Rapture?; and Ecumenism, Rome, and CCOG Differences.

Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church: Could a remnant group have continuing apostolic succession? Did the original “catholic church” have doctrines held by the Continuing Church of God? Did Church of God leaders uses the term “catholic church” to ever describe the church they were part of? Here are links to related sermons: Original Catholic Church of God?, Original Catholic Doctrine: Creed, Liturgy, Baptism, Passover, What Type of Catholic was Polycarp of Smyrna?, Tradition, Holy Days, Salvation, Dress, & Celibacy, Early Heresies and Heretics, Doctrines: 3 Days, Abortion, Ecumenism, Meats, Tithes, Crosses, Destiny, and more, Saturday or Sunday?, The Godhead, Apostolic Laying on of Hands Succession, Church in the Wilderness Apostolic Succession List, Holy Mother Church and Heresies, and Lying Wonders and Original Beliefs. Here is a link to that book in the Spanish language: Creencias de la iglesia Católica original.

Teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) and the Continuing Church of God The genuine Church of God is not related to the Mormons and this article explains some differences and a couple of similarities. Also, might certain LDS prophecies apply to Mitt Romney? A sermon of related interest is available: Mormon vs. Church of God Teachings.

Scholars have issues with the world’s version of ‘Christianity’ as well. Dr. Bart Ehrman was some type of fundamentalist Protestant until he looked into matters like church history and realized that nothing like Protestant fundamentalism was practiced by early Christians. As it turns out, according to Dr. James Tabor, nearly all heads of theology departments of most universities in the USA are atheists or agnostics.

As far as what the truth is, the Apostle Paul wrote:

13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe. 14. For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 2:13-14a).

7… the word of truth, (2 Corinthians 6:7)

13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; (Ephesians 1:13)

5 the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, (Colossians 1:5)

So, whatever God says is the truth.

The Bible also teaches:

18 it is impossible for God to lie, (Hebrews 6:18).

2 God, who cannot lie (Titus 1:2)

4 … Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. (Romans 3:4)

So, if the WCC and others want to know the truth, instead of accepting traditions of men and holding to mistranslations of the Bible, they should believe the word of God.

The last book of the Bible mentions who does and who does not make it in the Kingdom of God.

Now who makes it?

14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city (Revelation 22:14).

Some do not,

15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie (Revelation 22:15).

Because the Pharisees “loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:43), they are condemned (Matthew 23:14). They both loved and practiced a lie.

They are like many associated with the WCC and the other churches of the world.

UPDATE 09/15/24; we just uploaded the following related video:

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AI and What is Truth?

Through its, European Christian Internet Conference, the World Council of Churches (WCC) opened under the theme “What is truth? Ethical and Practical Issues in the Use of Artificial Intelligence.” Truth in Jesus was discussed. What is truth? On October, 1, 2024, 1 the WCC plant to cohost a webinar titled, “Theology & Artificial Intelligence: Systematic and Denominational Perspectives.” But does the WCC have the truth or require one must accept falsehoods about the Holy Spirit to join? Is there an ‘AI Jesus’? Can AI programs like ChatGPT be helpful? Do many gloss over the actual original scriptures and believe traditions of men that are not in them? Should translators rely on tradition over koine Greek grammatical rules? Did Jesus teach that people could worship God in vain? Is it biblically-acceptable to add words to the prophecies of the Book of Revelation or elsewhere in the Word of God? Is God’s word truth? Are there false ministers that many accept, despite warnings from the Bible? Dr. Thiel and Steve Dupuie go over these topics and more.

Here is a link to our video: AI and What is Truth?

Artificial intelligence is often artificial. And many who claim to be teaching the word of God are false and artificial themselves.

Real Christians believe the word of God and realize that it is truth.

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Fardagar (Iceland) [Thursday of 7th Week of Summer thru Sunday]

National Hobo Week (thru 8.10)

Festivals Beginning August 8, 2024

Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Edmonton, Canada) [thru 8.11]

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention (Cropredy, United Kingdom) [thru 8.10]

Gone Wild Festival Norfolk (Wells-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom) [thru 8.11]

Grand Tasting Alpharetta (Alpharetta, Georgia)

Henry County Fair (Napoleon, Ohio) [thr 8.15]

Hope Watermelon Festival (Hope, Arkansas) [thru 8.10]

Illinois State Fair (Springfield, Illinois) [thru 8.18]

Iowa State Fair (Des Moines, Iowa) [thru 8.18]

Key West Lobsterfest (Key West, Florida) [thru 8.11]

Melbourne International Film Festival (Melbourne, Australia) [thru 8.25]

Mendota Sweet Corn Festival (Mendota, Illinois) [thru 8.11]

Missouri State Fair (Sedalia, Missouri) [thru 8.18]

Mozamboogy (Lopes, Mozambique) [thru 8.12]

National Blueberry Festival (South Haven, Michigan) [thru 8.11]

Northwest Washington Fair (Lynden, Washington) [thru 8.17]

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival (Goshen, Connecticut) [thru 8.11]

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival (Reynoldsburg, Ohio) [thru 8.10]

Skowhegan State Fair (Skowhegan, Maine) [thru 8.17]

State Fair of West Virginia (Fairlea, West Virginia) [thru 8.17]

Sweet Corn Festival (Oakland City, Indiana) [thru 8.10]

Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee (Sycamore, Illinois) [thru 8.10]

The Upstage Music Fest (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) [thru 8.10]

Way Out West (Gothenburg, Sweden) [thru 8.10]

Worldcon (Glasgow, United Kingdom) [thru 8.12]

Feast Days

Altmann of Passau (Christian; Saint)

British Thermal Unit Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Cyriacus, Largus, Smaragdus, and companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Dominic de Guzmán, founder of the Dominican Order (Christian; Saint)

Festival of Venus Eve (Ancient Rome)

Finest Fairy Finals (Shamanism)

Four Crowned Martyrs (Christian; Martyrs)

Fourteen Holy Helpers’ Day (Christian)

Friedrich Georg Weitsch (Artology)

Godfrey Kneller (Artology)

Happiness Happens Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Hormisdas, Pope (Christian; Martyr)

International Cat Day (Pastafarian)

International Goat Day (Pastafarian)

Jan Pieńkowski (Artology)

Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (Artology)

Jostein Gaarder (Writerism)

Károly Reich (Artology)

Mme. de Lafayette (Positivist; Saint)

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Writerism)

Mary MacKillop (Christian; Saint) [Australia]

Rye Day (Pagan)

Sara Teasdale (Writerism)

Season of Bureaucracy begins (Discordian)

Smaragdus and companions (Christian; Martyrs)

Spaghettini (Muppetism)

Triskal Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Venus Festival (Ancient Rome; from sunset to sunset)

Virgin Mary Nativity (Christian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Unluckiest Day of the Year (India)

Premieres

Alice the Beach Nut (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Another Side of Bob Dylan, by Bob Dylan (Album; 1964)

The Boss (Film; 2016)

Bully for Bugs (WB LT Cartoon; 1953)

Cardigan, by Taylor Swift (Song; 2020)

Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles (Song; 1966)

Farewell, My Lovely (Film; 1975)

Folklore, by Taylor Swift (Album; 2020)

Forty Pink Winks (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1975)

Gangsta’s Paradise, by Coolio (Song; 1995)

Heavy Traffic (Animated Film; 1973)

An Innocent Man, by Billy Joel (Album; 1983)

Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio, recorded by Les Brown (Song; 1941)

Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain (WB Animated Film; 2017)

Lookin’ Out My Back Door, by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Song; 1970)

The Old Oaken Bucket (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

One Crazy Summer (Film; 1986)

Ozark Lark (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1960)

Pest Pilot (Fleischer Popeye Cartoon; 1941)

Pictures at an Exhibition, completed by Modest Mussorgsky (Piano Suite; 1874)

Pink Plasma (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1975)

Revolver, by The Beatles (Album; 1966)

The Sheep Look Up, by John Brunner (Novel; 1972)

She’s Gotta Have It (Film; 1986)

Stand By Me (Film; 1986)

A Storm of Swords, by George R.R. Martin (Novel; 2000) [A Song of Fire and Ice #3]

Straight Outta Compton, by N.W.A. (Album; 1988)

Sunday Go to Meeting’ Time (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

The Wee Men (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1947)

Welcome to the Monkey House, by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (Short Stories; 1968)

Whiplash, by Metallica (Song; 1983)

The Wizard of Arts (Animated Antics Cartoon; 1941)

Xanadu (Film; 1988)

Yellow Submarine, by The Beatles (Song; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Cyriak, Dominik, Elgar, Gustav (Austria)

Emil, Emilian, Emiliya (Bulgaria)

Dinko, Dominik, Nedjeljko (Croatia)

Soběslav (Czech Republic)

Ruth (Denmark)

Silva, Silve, Silvi, Silvia (Estonia)

Silva, Sylvi, Sylvia (Finland)

Dominique (France)

Cyriak, Dominik, Elgar (Germany)

Triantafilia, Triantafilos Triantafyllos (Greece)

László (Hungary)

Domenico, Emiliano (Italy)

Gotlibs, Mudite, Vladislavs (Latvia)

Daina, Domas, Dominykas, Elidijus, Gustavas, Tulgirdas (Lithuania)

Evy, Yvonne (Norway)

Cyprian, Cyriak, Cyryl, Emil, Emilian, Emiliusz, Niezamysł, Olech, Sylwiusz (Poland)

Oskár (Slovakia)

Domingo (Spain)

Silvia, Sylvia (Sweden)

Amelia, Amillian, Emil, Emily, Fedir, Leonid, Theodore (Ukraine)

Dustin, Dusty, Merrill, Meryl, Muriel, Myron, Myrta, Myrtle, Vic, Vick, Vicki, Vicky, Victor, Victoria (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 221 of 2024; 145 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 32 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Coll (Hazel) [Day 6 of 28]

Chinese: Month 7 (Ren-Shen), Day 5 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 4 Av 5784

Islamic: 2 Safar 1446

J Cal: 11 Purple; Foursday [11 of 30]

Julian: 26 July 2024

Moon: 16%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 24 Dante (8th Month) [Mme. de Lafayette]

Runic Half Month: As (Gods) [Day 1 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 50 of 94)

Week: 1st Full Week of August

Zodiac: Leo (Day 18 of 31)

Calendar Changes

As (Gods) [Half-Month 16 of 24; Runic Half-Months] (thru 8.22)

#Holidays

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melancholicflat · 2 months ago

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08.10.24 | things done today:

📚 English

read In The Heart of The Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick (ch. 1)

clozemaster

📚 Spanish

podcast

clozemaster

read Diarios Completos de Sylvia Plath (p.211-216)

writing challenge

📚 French:

ordinal numbers (textbook grammar & lexicon)

read an article | paris 🗼

clozemaster

📚 German

weather vocabulary (textbook vol. I)

dictation exercise

reading & translation | Peace of Augsburg (textbook literature & history)

📌 Extra activities

Women Who Run With The Wolves | ch. 5

drawing

📖: Black Fountains by Oswald Wynd

#productivity #personal diary #studyblr #langblr #bookblr

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ashtonlanger · 4 months ago

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Must Win Teams Today: Your Ultimate Betting Guide

Soccer betting is an exhilarating mix of analysis, strategy, and a bit of luck. Every day, bettors scour data and predictions to identify teams almost guaranteed to win. This guide focuses on must-win teams Today, providing insights and strategies to make informed bets. Let’s dive into the top teams to back today and the strategies to maximize your betting success.

Top Must-Win Teams for Today

1. Manchester City (Premier League)

Opponent: Burnley Prediction: Manchester City Win

Insights: Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, has been a dominant force in the Premier League. Their attacking prowess, spearheaded by players like Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland, makes them a formidable opponent for any team. Burnley, struggling in the lower half of the table, faces a tough challenge against the league leaders.

Betting Strategy: Betting on Manchester City to win is a safe bet. For better odds, consider betting on Manchester City to win with a -1.5 handicap, meaning they need to win by two or more goals.

2. Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1)

Opponent: Brest Prediction: PSG Win

Insights: PSG, with their star-studded lineup including Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi, consistently dominates Ligue 1. Brest, while capable of pulling off surprises, is unlikely to withstand the offensive firepower of PSG.

Betting Strategy: Bet on PSG to win both halves. Alternatively, betting on PSG to score over 2.5 goals in the match can yield favorable returns.

3. Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)

Opponent: Augsburg Prediction: Bayern Munich Win

Insights: Bayern Munich has been a powerhouse in the Bundesliga for years. Their strong squad depth and consistent performance make them heavy favorites against mid-table teams like Augsburg.

Betting Strategy: Consider betting on Bayern Munich to win and both teams to score, as Bayern's high attacking style sometimes leaves gaps at the back. Another option is betting on Bayern Munich to score in both halves.

4. Real Madrid (La Liga)

Opponent: Getafe Prediction: Real Madrid Win

Insights: Real Madrid, led by seasoned players like Karim Benzema and Luka Modrić, has a strong record in La Liga. Getafe, despite being a resilient team, often struggles against top-tier opponents.

Betting Strategy: Bet on Real Madrid to win and over 2.5 goals in the match. Additionally, betting on Real Madrid to win with a -1.5 handicap can provide higher odds.

Key Strategies for Betting on Must-Win Teams

1. Research and Analysis

Before placing any bets, conduct thorough research on the teams, players, and recent performances. Use reliable sources like sports news websites, analyst predictions, and statistical databases to gather information.

2. Bankroll Management

Effective bankroll management is crucial for sustainable betting. Set a budget for your bets and stick to it. Avoid chasing losses by betting more than you can afford to lose. Divide your bankroll into smaller units and bet a fixed percentage on each wager.

3. Understanding Betting Markets

Familiarize yourself with different betting markets to diversify your bets. Common markets include:

Match Result: Betting on the outcome of the match (win, lose, or draw).

Handicap Betting: Giving one team a virtual advantage or disadvantage to level the playing field.

Over/Under Goals: Betting on the total number of goals scored in the match.

Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Betting on whether both teams will score in the match.

4. Value Betting

Look for value bets where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the actual probability of the outcome. This requires a keen understanding of the game and the ability to identify discrepancies between odds and probabilities.

5. Live Betting

Live or in-play betting allows you to place bets during the match. This dynamic betting style can be advantageous as you can assess the flow of the game and make more informed decisions. Watch the matches live and be ready to capitalize on opportunities as they arise.

Additional Tips for Successful Betting

1. Stay Updated with Team News

Injuries, suspensions, and managerial changes can significantly impact a team's performance. Stay updated with the latest news to make informed betting decisions. Follow reliable sports news sources and team announcements.

2. Consider External Factors

External factors such as weather conditions, match schedules, and travel fatigue can influence the outcome of a match. For example, heavy rain might affect the playing style of teams known for quick passing and dribbling.

3. Avoid Emotional Betting

Betting based on emotions or favoritism can lead to poor decisions. Stay objective and base your bets on research and analysis rather than personal preferences or biases.

4. Utilize Betting Tools and Resources

Leverage betting tools and resources such as prediction websites, statistical databases, and betting forums. These can provide valuable insights and help you make more informed decisions.

5. Review Your Bets

Regularly review your betting history to identify patterns and areas for improvement. Analyze your wins and losses to refine your strategies and make better decisions in the future.

Conclusion

Betting on soccer can be a thrilling and profitable endeavor when approached with the right strategies and insights. You can enhance your chances of success by focusing on today’s must-win teams like Manchester City, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. Remember to conduct thorough research, manage your bankroll effectively, and stay updated with the latest team news. Utilizing value betting, live betting, and diversifying your bets across different markets can further improve your betting experience. With these strategies, you can confidently navigate the world of soccer betting and increase your chances of winning.

#sports betting

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