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Police said Wednesday that seven people had died, after the death toll had risen to six earlier when Temple University Hospital officials confirmed one patient had died of their injuries overnight.

All seven cars of Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 derailed and came off the tracks near Frankford Junction on the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane shortly after 9 p.m., officials said. The train was heading to New York from Washington, D.C., and had six passenger cars as well as an engine.

Photo credit: Google Maps and NBC

"All of a sudden it felt like the brakes were hit hard and then our car," said Michael Black, one of the passengers. "We were third from the last, just slowly started going over to the side. I tried to just brace my arm against it and then just got off."

Daniel Hernandez, who lives close to the tracks, heard the derailment.

"It sounded like a bunch of shopping carts crashing into each other," he said.

Hernandez says the crashing sound lasted a few seconds and he heard chaos and screaming.

Mayor Michael Nutter confirmed at least five people were killed in the derailment during a news conference late Tuesday.

"This was an absolute disastrous mess," Nutter said. "I have never seen anything like it in my life. Many of these folks are not from Philadelphia."

Nutter, who said the incident was a "Level 3 mass casualty event," did not speak on a possible cause.

"We do not know what happened here," he said. "We're not going to try to speculate about that."

Governor Tom Wolf arrived at the scene and spoke with Mayor Nutter during another press conference shortly after 1 a.m. Wednesday. Wolf said his thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the crash and all those affected.

Officials have not yet revealed the identity of the deceased victims.

"I've never seen anything so devastating," said Philadelphia Fire Department Deputy Commissioner Jesse Wilson. "They're in pretty bad shape. You can see that they're completely, completely derailed from the track. They've been destroyed completely. The aluminum shell has been destroyed and they've been overturned completely."

Dramatic Images: Train Derails in Philly

Officials say over 140 people were hospitalized and at least six of them are in critical condition. Victims were taken to Temple University Hospital, Aria Health-Frankford, Hahnemann University Hospital and the Albert Einstein Medical Center.

Jefferson University Hospital treated 26 patients, the majority of which had minor injuries, according to a spokesperson.

A spokesperson at Temple University Hospital says they treated at least 36 people who are in various conditions.

An Aria Health spokeswoman says 26 patients were treated at its Frankford location while 50 were brought to its Torresdale hospital.

Hahnemann University Hospital treated about 25 patients with mostly minor injuries and a few traumas according to a spokesman.

Finally, Albert Einstein Medical Center treated 10 patients.

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Nigeria is officially known as the First Republic of Nigeria and it is
located in the western part of Africa. One of the most interesting part of
the Nigerian history is the fact that the most populous country in Africa
was formed by the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern
protectorates by lord Lugard in 1914 . This article sheds more light on
some of the most memorable events that had transpired in the Nigerian
history before and after the country was formed . History and events
shape the future of any great nation so read and discover the memorable
incidences that has occurred since the inception of the largest country in
Africa. Here are the 10 most amazing moments in the history of Nigeria.






1 . The Yoruba and the Kingdom of Nri
Even though the Yoruba was the first major tribal group in the nation,
the Kingdom of Nri was the first established monarchy in the history of
Nigeria. Nri was the originator of the Igbo culture which was a major
influential group in the region after its establishment in 948 AD. At this
time , the Kingdom of Nri was unique because the rulers governed the
people through the use of political , economic and religious authority
and didn’ t need to use force to control their subjects . The Nri was also a
safe haven for people who had been ostracized from their communities
and for people escaping from slavery.


2 . Benin Empire
The Benin Empire began in the 15 th century when it was founded by the
Edo people who resided in western Africa . Benin was an important
empire within the history of Nigeria because it rose to international fame
for its artworks which was exported to different parts of Europe and the
rest of the world. The Empire of Benin was a trading one that was highly
organized and efficient. Benin was the first Nigerian territory that
rivalled any contemporary European power in terms of governance and
function. This empire was intact when the British arrived in Benin during
the 19 th century .


3 . The Establishment of Hausa Kingdom
The Islamic Hausa Empire was established from a group of old city states
that lied between the Niger River and Lake Chad . The Hausa people were
influenced by the Islamic religion and it was also a powerful center for
trade and commerce . The Hausa had considerable influence over many
people within the central Nigerian area . They even posed an economic
and cultural challenge to other major empires of that time such as Mali .
This empire fell apart in 1808 and when the British arrived in 1880 they
helped the Hausa to reclaim the influence and position they lost in the
past.


4 . British Began to Conquer Nigeria
One of the most notable events in the Nigerian history occurred in 1901
when the British formally made Nigeria a protectorate . The British had
first entered into the area during the 1880 s in order to trade with
Nigerians . Once the British took over Nigeria they began to dictate the
affairs of the territory and enslaved parts of the population . They
enforced colonial rule and ran the country for almost 50 years. The
British modernized the country at this point and introduced its society to
western influence .


5 . Christian Missionaries began Activity in Southern Nigeria
Christian missionaries closely followed the British as they were coming to
Nigeria to start off their missionary work . It made the most influence on
the religions lives of Nigerians especially those in the southern parts of
the nation making this moment a remarkable one in the Nigerian
history. At this time , many Nigerians were introduced to the Christian
religion which has continued to wax stronger since that time . Religious
beliefs among Nigerians have sometimes gone to a matter of life and
death resulting in conflicts especially between the Muslims in the North
and the Christians in the South .


6 . Lord Lugard’s Ruthless Government in Nigeria
Fredrick Lugard was an ex -British soldier who was given the responsibility
of running Nigeria in 1912 . When Lord Lugard was in charge of the
country , he spent half of his time running Nigeria from England . Lugard
didn’ t like the Nigerians . During his reign he permitted slavery in some
parts of the colony and used the military to keep control. He is
remembered as one of the worst colonial rulers in Nigerian history and
this motivated some Nigerian people to begin the process of having their
freedom from the British Empire.


7 . Nigeria ’s Decolonization and Independence
Shortly after World War II was over , many nations within Africa began to
want their independence from European powers that colonized most of the
continent. The British Empire was the primary colonizer of Africa and
nationalism began to grow all throughout the continent. Many
Nigerians were fed up with the British and had been indirectly seeking
to be free from them for years. Eventually , Nigerian nationals were able
have their independence in 1960 aided by the fact that Britain was a
beaten and devastated nation that could no longer hold onto their
overseas territories .


8 . Nigeria ’s First Republic
In the year 1963 all of the British power had pulled out of the country
and the nation was finally free to govern its own affairs . Even though
the British no longer remained in power they still had considerable
influence on the society and culture of Nigeria. English still remains a
part of this country and many British people still conduct business and
live in the nation.


9 . The First National Elections
Shortly after Nigeria gained its independence, the country held its first
national elections which was done to establish the country ’ s first
independent government . The elections took place in the month of
December , 1964 .


10 . Transition of power
The year 2007 was a notable one in Nigerian history as the year
marks the first time that ruling government parties had a peaceful
transition of power since Nigeria became a peaceful state . Alhaji Umaru
Musa Yar ’ Adua took control of the government from Chief Olusegun
Obasanjo who ruled the nation for 8 years.

#baron18

source : www.answersafrica.com/nigerian-history.html

The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got
to find the ones worth suffering for.
Bob Marley



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Life consists of ups and downs. Sometimes you may face a moment when
you feel that your life has hit a brick wall and you’re unable to feel
happy until the main concepts of your life are changed for better. From
time to time it’s desirable to set new priorities that will fill your life with
interesting adventures and events. Moreover, new directions will bring
new friends and acquaintances into your life.
The process of redefining your life can heal various mental problems and
conditions and can stimulate your personal growth. Unfortunately,
many people lose valuable opportunities, because they treat life changes
as something unidentified and unsafe. I hope these pieces of advice will
help you become a person you have always dreamt to be.


1. Get rid of one bad habit
Nowadays bad habits are peculiar to every personality. If you want to
start a new stage of personal development, you should rid yourself of bad
habits. Bad habits are the weak points of your character. Plus, they can
be a silent killer of your body. I realize that it’s very hard to break all
bad habits at once, but you can conquer one of your worst bad habits
and say “goodbye” to it. It will give you the motivation to fight other
bad habits.


2. Cultivate new qualities
I’ve found that cultivating new qualities is one of the most effective ways
to redefine yourself. This step will develop all the qualities you would
like to have. First of all, you need to create the list of qualities that you
think will improve your personality. Some people want to become more
active, while others prefer to be more brave and determined. This list will
help you embody all desired qualities. Those people who know what they
really want to become in their life usually have more chances to reach
their goals.


3. What defines you?
There are many life factors that define you. You are the only one who can
decide what changes you need. Some people believe that the family is the
main priority in their life. Others find career the main defining factor.
Take a moment and realize what things define you. You should focus
more on the areas and directions that can change your inner world.
These thoughts can create new interests that will inspire you to set new
standards and help you enjoy your life with a smile on your face.


4. New friends
It’s not surprising that people can change the life of others both positively
and negatively. If your current friends and acquaintances oppress you
and fill you up with constant negativity, then you should break this
cycle and change the circle of your contacts. The change of the
atmosphere will make you feel free and refreshed. Furthermore, new
people can help you become what you want to be and make your
common dreams come true. If you have no idea where to find these
people, you may try to join social networks. You should believe in
something wonderful and people around will do their best to help you
succeed in your actions.


5. Follow your old passion
Don’t say that you’re too old to follow your passions. I’m sure that
everyone has an old dream that is forgotten due to the lack of
opportunity to fulfill it. Now it’s high time to recollect those old passions
and do all possible things to make them come true even if it requires you
to step out of your comfort zone. Try to redefine your life with a help of
your old passions. Life is too short to postpone your happiness for
tomorrow all the time. You should understand that your old passions
and dreams can open a new page in the book of your happy life.


6. Visual plan
Redefining yourself is a challenging thing, so you need to create a visual
plan in order to achieve your desired changes gradually. This visual
plan will motivate you to follow the instructions until you succeed. You
can put this visual plan in front of your eyes. It will remind you about it
every day.


7. Do what you love
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what you love to do. Unfortunately,
life is so hectic and busy that you often find compromises and avoid
things that make you happier. Take a sheet of paper and create a list of
things that make your eyes shine with delight. Maybe you would like to
work as a florist? Maybe you want to join a sports club? Don’t waste
time dreaming and just do it! Don’t worry too much only about the size
of your incomes. Just like Marsha Sinetar once said, “Do what you love
and the money will follow.” If you do your job properly, you will
succeed without a doubt.


8. Be realistic
When you decide to redefine yourself, you shouldn’t go into extremes.
Changing the circle of contacts doesn’t mean that you should burn all
bridges with the people around you. It’s better to change the atmosphere
around you step by step in order to avoid stress both for you and your
family. If redefining yourself means going in for sports then you should
develop a realistic vision of the situation. Don’t overload yourself with
hard and exhausting exercises. Try to do new things in a sensible
manner.


9. Don’t mind what others think
Life is better when you care less about what others think and say about
you. People will always judge you, because they have to react your
actions. You need to ignore their comments and focus on your inner
world. It will help you reach new goals and satisfy your needs. If you
stop listening to the destructive criticism of others, you’ll live in harmony
with yourself. Don’t even try to please people around you since it’s just a
waste of time.


10. Try to be positive
One of the most effective ways to redefine yourself is to fill your life with
positivity. If you want to be on the positive wave all the time, then you
should make positivity a habit and replace negative thinking by a
positive one. Soon, you’ll notice nice changes of both your life and your
personality. Furthermore, it will be easier to find new friends, because
nowadays people tend to communicate with interesting and positive
personalities.
A frank desire to redefine yourself can overcome all barriers.
Unfortunately, many things cannot be changed in a moment. You
should be patient enough to wait and face all possible difficulties on
your way. Have you ever tried to redefine yourself? What are your secrets
to make a positive change?

#baron18

source : www.womanitely.com/wise-ways-redefine-yourself/

Monday
( i /ˈmʌ n d eɪ/ or / ˈmʌ n d i/ ) is the day of the week between
Sunday and Tuesday. According to the traditional Christian, Islamic and
Hebrew calendars, it is the second day of the week, and according to
international standard ISO 8601 it is the first day of the week. The name
of Monday is derived from Old English Mōnandæg and Middle English
Monenday , which means " moon day".

The English noun Monday derived sometime before 1200 from monedæi ,
which itself developed from Old English (around 1000) mōnandæg and
mōndæg (literally meaning " moon's day", which is cognate to other
Germanic languages , including Old Frisian mōnadeig , Middle Low
German and Middle Dutch mānendag, mānendach (modern Dutch
Maandag ), Old High German mānetag (modern German Montag), and
Old Norse mánadagr ( Swedish and Norwegian nynorsk måndag ,
Icelandic mánudagur . Danish and Norwegian bokmål mandag ). The
Germanic term is a Germanic interpretation of Latin lunae dies ("day of
the moon". [1]

Religious observances
In Judaism and Islam Mondays are considered auspicious days for
fasting. The Didache warned early Christians not to fast on Mondays to
avoid Judaizing , and suggests Wednesdays instead.
In Judaism the Torah is read in public on Monday mornings, one of three
days the Torah is read each week (the other two days being Thursday and
Saturday ). Special penitential prayers are recited on Monday, unless there
is a special occasion for happiness which cancels them.

Monday in different languages

IN ANCIENT GREEK

ἡμέρα
Σελήνη
ς
hêmér
a
Selếnê
s

IN LATIN

dies
Lūnae

IN ITALIAN

lunedì

IN OLD PORTUGUESE

lues

IN SPANISH

lunes

IN ROMANIA

luni

IN BULGARIAN

Понеде
лник

IN RUSSIAN

Понеде
льник

IN FRENCH

lundi

IN HINDI

सोमवार
Somavār


IN HUNGARIAN

hétfő

IN ARABIC


ﻳﻮﻡ ﺍﻹﺛﻨﻴﻦ ﺍﻹﺛﻨﻴﻦ pronounce as AL-ITHNAYN




INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MONDAY


1. Most people do not smile until 11.16 on Monday morning.



2. The best way to overcome hatred by Monday are watching TV, sex,
online shopping, buying chocolate or cosmetics, as well as vacation
planning.



3. 50% of employees are late on Monday to work.



4. Most people are missing 12 minutes trying to complain on Monday.



5. Most of the Mondays syndrome affects people between the ages of 45 to
54 years.



6. On Mondays, staff productivity remains only for 3.5 hours.



7. Monday is the most suicides.



8. On Monday, the number of victims of heart attacks increases by 20%.



9. Monday – the least rainy day of the week.



10. And something positive: Monday is the best day to buy a car, as most
sales are made on weekends and fewer vendors are counted it successful sale
of the day, and as a result – more willing to make the discount.


#baron18

source. www.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monday

source www.8factss..nl/2014/05/top-10-most-interesting-facts-about.html?m=1

Monday
( i /ˈmʌ n d eɪ/ or / ˈmʌ n d i/ ) is the day of the week between
Sunday and Tuesday. According to the traditional Christian, Islamic and
Hebrew calendars, it is the second day of the week, and according to
international standard ISO 8601 it is the first day of the week. The name
of Monday is derived from Old English Mōnandæg and Middle English
Monenday , which means " moon day".

The English noun Monday derived sometime before 1200 from monedæi ,
which itself developed from Old English (around 1000) mōnandæg and
mōndæg (literally meaning " moon's day", which is cognate to other
Germanic languages , including Old Frisian mōnadeig , Middle Low
German and Middle Dutch mānendag, mānendach (modern Dutch
Maandag ), Old High German mānetag (modern German Montag), and
Old Norse mánadagr ( Swedish and Norwegian nynorsk måndag ,
Icelandic mánudagur . Danish and Norwegian bokmål mandag ). The
Germanic term is a Germanic interpretation of Latin lunae dies ("day of
the moon". [1]

Religious observances
In Judaism and Islam Mondays are considered auspicious days for
fasting. The Didache warned early Christians not to fast on Mondays to
avoid Judaizing , and suggests Wednesdays instead.
In Judaism the Torah is read in public on Monday mornings, one of three
days the Torah is read each week (the other two days being Thursday and
Saturday ). Special penitential prayers are recited on Monday, unless there
is a special occasion for happiness which cancels them.

Monday in different languages

IN ANCIENT GREEK

ἡμέρα
Σελήνη
ς
hêmér
a
Selếnê
s

IN LATIN

dies
Lūnae

IN ITALIAN

lunedì

IN OLD PORTUGUESE

lues

IN SPANISH

lunes

IN ROMANIA

luni

IN BULGARIAN

Понеде
лник

IN RUSSIAN

Понеде
льник

IN FRENCH

lundi

IN HINDI

सोमवार
Somavār


IN HUNGARIAN

hétfő

IN ARABIC


ﻳﻮﻡ ﺍﻹﺛﻨﻴﻦ ﺍﻹﺛﻨﻴﻦ pronounce as AL-ITHNAYN




INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MONDAY


1. Most people do not smile until 11.16 on Monday morning.



2. The best way to overcome hatred by Monday are watching TV, sex,
online shopping, buying chocolate or cosmetics, as well as vacation
planning.



3. 50% of employees are late on Monday to work.



4. Most people are missing 12 minutes trying to complain on Monday.



5. Most of the Mondays syndrome affects people between the ages of 45 to
54 years.



6. On Mondays, staff productivity remains only for 3.5 hours.



7. Monday is the most suicides.



8. On Monday, the number of victims of heart attacks increases by 20%.



9. Monday – the least rainy day of the week.



10. And something positive: Monday is the best day to buy a car, as most
sales are made on weekends and fewer vendors are counted it successful sale
of the day, and as a result – more willing to make the discount.


#baron18

source. www.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monday

source www.8factss..nl/2014/05/top-10-most-interesting-facts-about.html?m=1

[img]www.oddstuffmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/monday01.jpg[/img]

“Repent,” urged Peter, “and let every one of you be
baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit” (Acts 2:38 ). These divinely inspired words,
spoken on the Day of Pentecost, the annual holy day that
became the “birthday” of the New Testament church,
show that repentance is the first prerequisite for
receiving the Holy Spirit. “Repent” was the first
command issued on the day the church was “born,” the
first word used to answer the all-important question,
“Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (2:37).




FACT #1: REPENTANCE IS A CHANGE OF MIND AND
BEHAVIOR.
To repent means to change , or “have a change of mind.”
W.E. Vine states, “In the N.T. the subject [repentance]
chiefly has reference to repentance from sin, and this
change of mind involves both a turning from sin and a
turning to God” (An Expository Dictionary of New
Testament Words , p. 953). This change of mind is a
change of attitude and mental perspective, which results
in a change in behavior. It means turning from the way
of life that is contrary to God’s law, and turning to the
way of life that is defined by God’s law, which consists
chiefly of the Ten Commandments, but includes other
commandments, statutes, and judgments, as well.
Repentance means to surrender one’s life—one’s whole
being, both mind and body—to God’s will as expressed
in His revealed Word.



FACT #2: THE CALL TO REPENTANCE IS AT THE
HEART OF THE KINGDOM MESSAGE.
As mentioned previously, John the Baptist, the divinely
chosen herald of Christ’s first coming, came preaching a
message of repentance: “Repent,” he urged, “for the
kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2 ). Jesus, too,
called for repentance: “From that time Jesus began to
preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is
at hand’” (Matthew 4:17 ). The apostle Paul went to the
Jews and Greeks alike “preaching the kingdom of God,” a
message of “repentance toward God and faith toward our
Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21 , 25 ).
Notice how, in each case, the call for repentance is
linked to the message of the Kingdom of God. Note also
that the statements above are summaries of the things
John, Jesus, and Paul preached. This is most revealing. It
tells us that the call to repentance is at the heart and
core of the Kingdom message.
Jesus touched on many important subjects in His famous
“Sermon on the Mount,” and illustrated truths about the
Kingdom of God through scores of parables. Yet,
interestingly, Matthew summarizes Jesus’ preaching
ministry with a single line: “Repent, for the kingdom of
heaven is at hand.” In truth, all that Jesus taught relates
to repentance and the Kingdom in one way or another.



FACT #3: THE MESSAGE OF REPENTANCE IS
ESSENTIAL TO THE GREAT COMMISSION.
Since the message Jesus commands His followers to take
to the world is the message He brought, this fact is
closely related to the previous one. The “great
commission” Christ left for His disciples is summarized
in Matthew 28:18–20 :
And Jesus came and spoke to them [the eleven disciples—
verse 16], saying, “All authority has been given to Me in
heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of
all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to
observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo, I
am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
The Son (Jesus) has “all authority…in heaven and earth.”
He acquired His authority from His Father , and exercises
His authority on earth through the ministries of Spirit-
filled disciples (precisely the reason Jesus mentions
“Father…Son…Holy Spirit” here). In other words, though
Jesus is now bodily absent, His work continues through
His disciples. He is spiritually present with them; and
through them, He continues calling for repentance in
preparation for the Kingdom of God .
Jesus says “that repentance and remission of sins should
be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at
Jerusalem” (Luke 24:47 ). The message of “repentance
and remission of sins” began to be proclaimed in
Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, when Peter preached
a powerful message showing that Jesus was the promised
Messiah, and concluded with, “ Repent , and let every one
of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the
Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38 ).




FACT #4: GOD COMMANDS REPENTANCE.
Some “hyper-Calvinists” seem to believe that salvation is
solely a matter of God’s sovereign will, completely aside
from human free will. Heavy emphasis is placed on
predestination, unconditional election, and irresistible
grace. Human cooperation—including repentance and
obedience—in the salvation process is considered a
conditioned response, an action of divine grace alone.
This means that the salvation God offers is not, in the
true sense of the term, an “offer.” Though He commands
all to repent, and punishes those who do not, ultimately
casting them into a lake of fire, only those select few
conditioned by divine grace will repent—only they can
repent—and it’s not a matter of free choice. Those who
repent choose repentance because they are incapable of
resisting divine grace.
Such a soteriology reduces God’s command to repent to
so many empty words. What is a “command” if there is
no option to obey or disobey? Are we to suppose that
God’s command to repent is devoid of options?
In “Fact #5” below we will see that repentance is indeed
a gift of God, but this does not mean that the offer of
salvation does not involve a real choice with real
options.


FACT #5: REPENTANCE IS A GIFT OF GOD.
This is not a contradiction. God commands repentance;
yet, repentance is a gift of God. If a “gift” is forced on
someone, it is not a gift at all! The same is true of the gift
of repentance. God doesn’t force anyone to repent; He
simply makes the opportunity to repent available. This is
the sense in which repentance as a gift should be
understood.
God exalted Jesus “to His right hand to be Prince and
Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of
sins” (Acts5:31 ). When certain Jewish Christians
witnessed the conversion of Cornelius and his household,
“they glorified God, saying, ‘Then God has also granted to
the Gentiles repentance to life’” (Acts 11:18 ). Paul hopes
that, through Timothy’s efforts in correcting certain
offenders, “God perhaps will grant them repentance , so
that they may know the truth” (2 Timothy 2:25 ).
But how does the process work? Through what means
does God “grant them repentance”? God, through His
Spirit, leads a person to an awareness of both sin and
righteousness, thus enabling Him to “hear” the command
to repent. Jesus promised that, after His departure, the
Holy Spirit would come and “ convict the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because
they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go
to My Father and you see Me no more; of judgment,
because the ruler of this world is judged” (John 16:8–11 ).
The Spirit convicts the world of sin and righteousness
through the church’s preaching of the good news.
God often uses the circumstances of day-to-day life in
bestowing upon us the gift of repentance. The gift may
come through the positive Christian example of a
neighbor, or from reading a booklet on an intriguing
biblical topic, or from watching the Armor of God
television program, or from a chain of events spanning
many weeks or months, or even years. Shocking events
in the news, such as the terrorist attack of September 11,
2001, may be the catalyst that enables a person to
receive God’s gift of repentance. On the other hand,
positive events, such as people coming together to help
relieve the suffering of others, may have an awakening
effect through which God can bestow the gift of
repentance. God can and does use the events of life—
ordinary and extraordinary—to awaken people to their
need of repentance.




FACT #6: REPENTANCE IS THE FRUIT OF GODLY
SORROW.
The apostle Paul says that “godly sorrow produces
repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but
the sorrow of the world produces death” (2 Corinthians
7:10 ). Godly sorrow is contrition motivated by a love for
God. Such sorrow, says Paul, produces repentance. It is
not the totality of repentance; it serves as a first step in
the process of repentance, or change in attitude and
behavior. The “sorrow of the world,” on the other hand,
is nothing more than self-pity. It “produces death”
because it is self-centered rather than God -centered.
Contrition is important, but genuine repentance cannot
be measured by how many tears a person sheds or how
much time he has spent whimpering and sobbing while
curled in the fetal position. Repentance involves deep
feelings, but is not in itself a mere visceral response. As
discussed above, it is a God-centered CHANGE of heart
and mind. It is a choice , not a whim. It is based on love ,
not mere hurt feelings or self-pity. It is conviction and
commitment, not an emotional state into which (or out of
which) a person helplessly falls. The fruits of repentance
do not flow naturally from a wellspring of tingling
sensations or warm fuzzy feelings; they are actions
requiring deliberate choices .
Confession of sins
John writes, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our
sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to
cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we
have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is
not in us” (1 John 1:8–10 ).
A major key to true repentance is confession.
Unfortunately, our confession is often limited by what
we are willing to admit. We humans have the uncanny
ability of mentally revising past events, deceiving
ourselves into believing that past sins were somehow less
than sinful. We dupe ourselves into thinking that deadly
sins are mere “weaknesses.” We hide our motives, not
only from others, but also from ourselves. Somehow,
we're able to shove our true motives into the darkened
recesses of our minds, and pretend that certain of our
past sinful actions were prompted by good intentions.



FACT #7: REPENTANCE IS THE FRUIT OF GOD’S
GOODNESS.
Perhaps most of us associate repentance with fear of
what might happen to us if we do not repent. That’s a
healthy fear, and those who live immorally should be
fearful. But fear of punishment or condemnation is not
the only factor that may lead a person to repentance.
Paul asks, “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness,
forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the
goodness of God leads you to repentance?” (Romans 2:4 ).
Similarly, Peter says, “The Lord is not slack concerning
His promise, as some count slackness, but is
longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should
perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter
3:9 ).
God’s goodness is expressed in His patience with us.
From the finite human point of view, God is “slow” in
delivering His promises; but what we call “slowness” is
really God’s patience with us. His desire is that we come
to repentance, and He patiently gives us every
opportunity to do so.
Most people do not commit to a life of obedience to God’s
law as soon as they come to a knowledge of the truth; it
usually takes time— years , in some cases. Fortunate for
us, God is merciful, rich in kindness and patience—He is
good! When we do finally repent and surrender our lives
to Him, He most graciously, and without hesitation,
pardons our transgressions.



FACT #8: REPENTANCE IS NECESSARY FOR
SALVATION.
This statement may seem redundant for those who have
read all the material up to this point, but it needs stating
for the simple reason that some people, zealously
opposing the notion of salvation by “works,” tend to
underemphasize (or fail to emphasize at all) the
necessity of repentance. If they do talk about repentance,
they prefer to speak of it as something that God causes
altogether, but not as something requiring our
cooperation with God. They believe that when we speak
of repentance as something we do in cooperation with
the divine will, we are attributing salvation to our own
efforts, which is tantamount to teaching “salvation by
works.”
Paul never said that salvation does not involve our
cooperation with God. When he condemned the notion of
justification by “works of the law,” he was specifically
addressing the Judaizers, who wanted to require non-
Jewish converts to perform certain ritualistic acts that
God never required of them. His point was that there is
nothing a person can do to cause God to owe him
salvation. That’s not to say, however, that human
cooperation, which involves the human ability of making
free choices, is not involved in the process of salvation.
Scripture is clear in pointing out that your decision of
whether to repent while the window of opportunity is
open to you has everlasting repercussions. Therefore, we
should not hesitate to say that your decision to repent is
an absolute requirement for salvation.
As stated previously, “repentance from dead works” is
the first of the foundational doctrines listed in Hebrews
6:1–2 . “Dead works” are, as the New International
Version indicates, “acts that lead to death.” To repent of
such acts is to stop committing them. To stop doing one
thing means to start doing the opposite. If this change of
direction can be described as “works,” then, in that
sense, “works” are required for salvation! That still does
not mean, however, that you have done something to
cause God to owe you salvation. Salvation is a free gift of
God, and repentance is a condition for receiving the free
gift.



FACT #9: REPENTANCE IS INSEPARABLE FROM
“SAVING FAITH.”
When a Philippian jailer asked, “Sirs, what must I do to
be saved?” Paul and Silas gave him the answer: “ Believe
on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and
your household” (Acts 16:30–31 ). In Mark’s version of
the “great commission,” Jesus says, “Go into all the world
and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes
and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not
believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15–16 ). When an
Ethiopian eunuch asked, “What hinders me from being
baptized?” Philip replied, “If you believe with all your
heart, you may” (Acts 8:36–37 ). When the Samaritans
“ believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the
kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men
and women were baptized” (Acts 8:12 ).
Candidates for Christian baptism need only “believe.”
But what does that mean? What kind of “belief” is
required for salvation, and what does it have to do with
repentance?
Saving faith
Can faith that produces no works save a person? James
addresses this very question in his short epistle:
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has
faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a
brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and
one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and
filled,” but you do not give them the things which are
needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith
by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone
will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me
your faith without your works, and I will show you my
faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You
do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do
you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without
works is dead? (James 2:14–20 ).



FACT #10: REPENTANCE DOESN’T END WITH INITIAL
CONVERSION.
Perhaps many of us think of repentance as a one-time act
—something we do at the beginning of our walk with
Christ. But there’s more to it than that. There is an
initial repentance, but it is important to realize that
repentance is also a process . It involves continuous
introspection, frequent exposure to the Word of God,
regular prayer, and perhaps occasional fasting. Perhaps
the word that best describes repentance as a way of life
is growth —a continuous chain of changes leading to
maturity.
Repentance as a process is more than an occasional act
of contrition—though that is definitely a part of it. It is
also a God-centered state of mind that influences every
aspect of one’s life. It is sharpened through paying
attention to the “nudging” of the Holy Spirit, which
always directs one along the path established by God’s
law; it is dulled through neglecting the Spirit’s convicting
presence.
Leaving the sphere of the Spirit’s influence is a serious
matter. James was speaking to Christians who had lapsed
into worldliness when he wrote:
Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee
from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to
you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your
hearts, you double-minded. Lament and mourn and weep!
Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to
gloom. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He
will lift you up (James 4:7–10 ).
Christ’s admonitions to the seven churches of Asia Minor
are filled with urgent warnings to repent and turn away
from practices that conflict with God’s will (Revelation 2
and 3). Paul called upon the church at Corinth to
discontinue fellowship with an immoral church member
until he had repented of his sinful activity (1 Corinthians
5:1–5 ). “Your glorying is not good,” Paul said. “Do you
not know that a little leaven leavens the whole
lump?” (verse 6). Paul was calling for both individual
and communal repentance.
As stated above, repentance involves a state of mind, a
disposition. More than a one-time act , it is a life of
obedience that involves continual changes—spiritual
growth—and a continuous desire to do the will of God,
not merely for the purpose of reaping the rewards of
obedience, but because it is right in the sight of God.


#baron18

source. www.cgi.org/ten-facts-you-should-know-about-repentance/

wtf.... water for crying out loud

9. Aoulef, Algeria

10. Callao, Peru:

in order from number five to eight

in order as listed above

A substantial
number of countries are facing the problem of excessive rainfall every year
but there are a few places that are dry throughout the year. The people
in these places understand the importance of water the most since they
are deprived of it by the nature. Such places include the likes of locations
where there is no rainfall whatsoever the whole year.
You can only see such places in horror movies. Living in such places is no
less than a challenge since water is the sole necessity of life. However,
there are many people who travel to these places to get the insight of
living in a dry weather.



1. Dry Valleys, Antarctica:
Dry Valleys, Antarctica
This is a surprising entry in our list but the dry valley in Antarctica is
considered to be one of the driest places on Earth. It is ice-free and also
water free in that case. There is simply no rainfall all round the year at
this place and humidity doesn’t exist here.


2. Atacama Desert, Chile:
Atacama Desert, Chile
This place is located in South America. From the 16th century to the 20th
century, this place did not receive any rainfall whatsoever. The region is
extremely arid and hence the mountains there are totally free of glaciers.


3. Aswan, Egypt:
Aswan, Egypt
Located in Egypt, Aswan is one of the driest places on Earth. The climate
at this place is hot and dry all year long. Every five years, the rainfall
recorded is 1 to 2 mm. This is a shocking fact and also that the annual
rainfall at this place is measured to be 0.861 mm. This city remains to
be a favored tourist destination though, thanks to the existence of Nile
River.


4. Luxor, Egypt:
Luxor, Egypt
It is another city in Egypt that claims almost zero rainfall in its area. It
is densely populated with tourists though and receives a rainfall
between 0 to 6.0 mm per month. This makes the annual rainfall to be
measured at 0.862mm a year.



5. Ica, Peru:
Ica, Peru
Ica is situated 300 Km from the city of Lima. It stretches through the
desert coast of Southern Peru. The rainfall in this place is 2.29 mm per
year. The climate is very dry and there is no hint of humidity in the
area. It is also at the epicenter of Tourism in the current times. Ica is
certainly one of the driest places on Earth.




6. Wadi Halfa, Sudan:
Wadi Halfa, Sudan
It is located on the shore of Lake Nasser. The place is equipped with the
Nubian Desert and also possesses the eastern edge of Sahara. The
population of the town is 15,000 in total. There is a very low rainfall in
this region which accounts for 2.45mm. Wadi Halfa is undoubtedly one
of the driest places on Earth.


7. Iquique, Chile:
Iquique, Chile
Chile has another town that is known for being very dry and it is
Iquique. It receives rainfall that accounts to 5.08mm per year. The rain
arrive the city around the months of January and February. It is marked
with the abundance of beaches.



8. Pelican Point, Namibia:
Pelican Point, Namibia
There are an ample of surfing spots at this place. It is located in
Namibia and serves as a perfect beach surfing spot but it simply does
not receive enough rainfall to meet the common needs of water in the
place. It receives a rainfall of 8.13mm every year. The tourism industry
receives great revenue based on the craze among the tourists regarding
the beach spots in the place.



9. Aoulef, Algeria:
Aoulef, Algeria
Aoulef is situated in Algeria. The country is popular for having arid
climatic conditions. Aoulef is covered with deserts all around. The palm
trees are a relief for the tourists to prevent them from burning heat. It is
certainly one of the driest places on Earth.


10. Callao, Peru:
Callao, Peru
Callao is also known by the name El Callao and it is one of the most
important ports of Peru. It has various islands in close proximity but the
rainfall that is registered in the area is 12.192 mm each year which is
too low as per the standards.



#baron18


source: www.top10covered.com/top-10-driest-places-earth

Whenever a person looks at an eye-catching
building, the first thing that comes in mind is
who designed it. Either it is a residential or
commercial purpose building; you must hire an
expert architect for this purpose. Although the
field of architecture was being dominated by
males in the past but now females have also
entered in this field and are surely doing
extremely well. Below we have compiled the list
of top 10 most expert female architects in the
world.

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The image of the 21st century
woman is confident, prosperous,
glowing with health and
beauty.
But for many of the 3.3 billion
female occupants of our planet,
the perks of the cyber age never
arrived. As International
Women's Day is celebrated today,
they continue to feel the age-old
lash of violence, repression,
isolation, enforced ignorance
and discrimination.
"These things are universal," says Taina Bien-Aime, executive director of New
York-based Equality Now. "There is not one single country where women can
feel absolutely safe."
In spite of real progress in women's rights around the globe – better laws,
political participation, education and income – the bedrock problems that
have dogged women for centuries remain. Even in wealthy countries, there
are pockets of private pain where women are unprotected and under attack.
Some countries, often the poorest and most conflict-ridden, have a level of
violence that makes life unbearable for women. Richer ones may burden
them with repressive laws, or sweep the problems of the least advantaged
under the carpet. In any country, refugee women are among the most
vulnerable.
1 Afghanistan: The average Afghan girl will live to only 45 – one year less
than an Afghan male. After three decades of war and religion-based
repression, an overwhelming number of women are illiterate. More than
half of all brides are under 16, and one woman dies in childbirth every
half hour. Domestic violence is so common that 87 per cent of women admit
to experiencing it. But more than one million widows are on the streets,
often forced into prostitution. Afghanistan is the only country in which the
female suicide rate is higher than that of males.
2 Democratic Republic of Congo: In the eastern DRC, a war that claimed
more than 3 million lives has ignited again, with women on the front line.
Rapes are so brutal and systematic that UN investigators have called them
unprecedented. Many victims die; others are infected with HIV and left to
look after children alone. Foraging for food and water exposes women to yet
more violence. Without money, transport or connections, they have no way
of escape.
3 Iraq: The U.S.-led invasion to "liberate" Iraq from Saddam Hussein has
imprisoned women in an inferno of sectarian violence that targets women
and girls. The literacy rate, once the highest in the Arab world, is now
among the lowest as families fear risking kidnapping and rape by sending
girls to school. Women who once went out to work stay home. Meanwhile,
more than 1 million women have been displaced from their homes, and
millions more are unable to earn enough to eat.
4 Nepal: Early marriage and childbirth exhaust the country's malnourished
women, and one in 24 will die in pregnancy or childbirth. Daughters who
aren't married off may be sold to traffickers before they reach their teens.
Widows face extreme abuse and discrimination if they're labelled bokshi,
meaning witches. A low-level civil war between government and Maoist
rebels has forced rural women into guerrilla groups.
5 Sudan: While Sudanese women have made strides under reformed laws, the
plight of those in Darfur, in western Sudan, has worsened. Abduction, rape
or forced displacement have destroyed more than 1 million women's lives
since 2003. The supporter of APC militias have used systematic rape as a
demographic weapon, but access to justice is almost impossible for the
female victims of violence.
6 Guatemala: The impoverished female underclass of Guatemala faces
domestic violence, rape and the second-highest rate of HIV/AIDS after sub-
Saharan Africa. An epidemic of gruesome unsolved murders has left
hundreds of women dead, some of their bodies left with hate messages.
7 Mali: One of the world's poorest countries, few women escape the torture of
genital mutilation, many are forced into early marriages, and one in 10
dies in pregnancy or childbirth.
8 Pakistan: In the tribal border
areas of Pakistan women are
gang-raped as punishment for
men's crimes. But honour killing
is more widespread, and a
renewed wave of religious
extremism is targeting female
politicians, human rights
workers and lawyers.
9 Saudi Arabia: Women in Saudi
Arabia are treated as lifelong
dependents, under the
guardianship of a male relative.
Deprived of the right to drive a
car or mix with men publicly,
they are confined to strictly segregated lives on pain of severe punishment.
10 Somalia: In the Somali capital, Mogadishu, a vicious civil war has put
women, who were the traditional mainstay of the family, under attack. In
a society that has broken down, women are exposed daily to rape,
dangerously poor health care for pregnancy, and attack by armed gangs.
"While the potential of women is recognized at the international level," says
World Health Organization director-general Margaret Chan, "this potential
will not be realized until conditions improve – often dramatically – in
countries and communities. Too many complex factors, often rooted in social
and cultural norms, continue to hinder the ability of women and girls to
achieve their potential and benefit from social advances."





source www.feministezine.com/feminist/international/Ten-Worst-Countries-for-Women.html

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