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Recent content by Bob Crowley

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    Ozempic and Gila Monsters

    Ozempic is being produced for Diabetes 2 and to help control obesity. But apparently it owes its origin to the Gila Monster, or at least some of it. https://medicine.uq.edu.au/article/2024/04/rise-ozempic-how-surprise-discoveries-and-lizard-venom-led-new-class-weight-loss-drugs
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    Bioluminescence

    This is an AI generated response to the comment about decaying fish glowing. It is actually due to certain bacteria.
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    ‘Wandering Souls’ or Demonic Masquerade? Why This Debate Is Still Stirring Exorcists and Theologians

    I think normally that it is not a case of being bound to a particular place on earth. I have no idea what form it usually takes. But since the manager committed suicide in that store (in the basement I believe) then I suppose the "punishment" fits the crime in a sense. But if he was doing his...
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    ‘Wandering Souls’ or Demonic Masquerade? Why This Debate Is Still Stirring Exorcists and Theologians

    This is a strange topic. I've previously said that my Presbyterian pastor predicted that "I think you'll be doing a cleaning job for a short time. You won't like it much, but I think the Lord will just want you to hear about a ghost." He added "I think you've seen this ghost before." When he...
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    Nobel peace prize nominee restarts nuclear testing

    Oh, I don't know. They've got an extraterrestrial highway to escape on if it gets too hot, provided they're not cut off by the Grand Army of the Republic.
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    Is purgatory a Biblical or extra biblical teaching?

    I'm Catholic and I believe in Purgatory. I'm quite sure I'll spend some "time" there after death, provided I'm not condemned. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-purgatory-in-the-bible St. Catherine of Genoa was given specific insights into Purgatory...
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    Would you get rid of daylight saving time?

    In Australia five states and territories have daylight saving, and three don't. The three states with a tropical or sub-tropical climate don't have it - Queensland, Nothern Territory and Western Australia. Western Australia has a significant population in the South West (mediterranean climate)...
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    Bioluminescence

    Fireflies use extremely efficient bioluminescence which outperforms our current lighting systems. Although scientists are developing more efficient lighting, partly based on the design of fireflies...
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    Prominent Northern Ireland cleric calls for King Charles to abdicate after prayer with pope

    Years ago I worked with an Irish chap in the post office. It was back in the late 70's and early 80's, which was the time of the "troubles". The topic came up now and again in discussions, especially if there was news of another bombing, and subsequent arrests. He always maintained we knew...
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    EI/Atlas: Comet Or Alien Mothership?

    It's going to be the Third Rock from the Sun for a short while.
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    Tithing. What are first fruits in a non agrarian society?

    You've done very well to get your weight down by 36lbs. I'm diabetic myself although mostly under control. Weight is not an issue, but I need to restart a bit more physical exercise. Hopefully your job situation might change and you won't have to spend so many hours on the road.
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    Her name is obscure but she needs to be known.

    I think in heaven the least will be first, and the first will be last. Those who suffer much and are complete unknowns in this world, like Phillis Wheatley (whom I'd never heard off, like millions of unknown others), will be those who receive the greatest reward. CS Lewis demonstrated this in...
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    Lets have an open discussion on Heaven.

    Some saints have had visions of heaven. https://www.ncregister.com/blog/saints-who-saw-heaven-and-hell Some saints have had visions of Purgatory, which I certainly believe exists. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/column/52348/st-catherine-of-genoas-vision-of-purgatory Then of course...
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    The truth about exorcists

    Way back when I was a new Christian (Protestant) I was having a few spiritual issues. I went to see a couple of people who had "deliverance" ministries. Nothing happened in my case, as the "issues" I was experiencing were just just demonic harassment. But some of the the things they told me...
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    Prominent Northern Ireland cleric calls for King Charles to abdicate after prayer with pope

    I think he is very anti-Catholic. From an AI summary - He's the son of his father.