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Blessing young Albanians from the streets of Athens

In 2008, the Greek Evangelical Church in Athens opened a community centre, in a suburb where many Albanians live. OM worker Martha describes how she and other staff are reaching out with God's love to local young people.




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A Blessing to the World

Rafael Nastase is the field leader of OM Romania. He tells his story and describes the current work of OM Romania.




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Blast from the past - Bus4Life Romania

Surprises await Bus4Life coordinator Esko when visiting a Romanian village: Meeting orphaned girls saved on a visit 26 years ago, and the former Chief of Police from the Communist era.




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Games, experiments and Bible stories

OM uses an educational programme called KidsGames to share Bible stories in a public school.




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Ready and available

First MENA travelling team shares stories from a year of adventures around the Arab world.




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Reading the Bible together

OM worker in the Near East Field has a passion for Muslim women to understand the Word of God.




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Belief out of the blue

Local man suddenly decides to become a believer, long after workers had given up on his spiritual interest.




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A Brief Conversation Blossoms Into Much More (Italy)

Rose (Scotland) as been developing a growing ministry among residents at a local retirement community. What started with a single conversation has grown into a ministry that impacts many lives through friendship and community outreach.




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Children read the Bible for the first time

OM Italy, FCA and church volunteers impact the community of Torre Pellice in northern Italy through the fifth annual English/sports camp in June.




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The Lord establishes our steps

As workers wonder how to reach people with the good news, they find God has already prepared the way.




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Jesus makes the black, white

A young refugee hears about Christmas.




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Believers in Bosnia spread God’s blessing

OM worker Jael shares about believers in North West Bosnia growing in faith and learning the joy of giving.




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Bringing hope to workers in the sex industry in Czech Republic

The ministry of helping women involved in the sex industry aims to support those trafficked in Czech Republic by building relationships and prayer




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God’s light shines in the darkness of the sex trade – in Czech Republic

As OM Czech Republic team members reach out to sex workers by visiting a brothel regularly, they are able to establish friendships and talk about God and His care for the women there, and offer them Christmas gifts, which touch hearts.




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Soccer, snacks and a Bible lesson

OM Ecuador recently began a sport clinic and league. The outreach is designed to connect with children in the poor San Francisco district of Guayaquil, Ecuador.




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Republicans hold onto the House, after clinching Senate and presidency

Republicans have won enough seats to keep control of the House of Representatives, ABC News projects, clinching a unified GOP government in Washington.




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Blessed are the peacemakers

In a nation filled with tribal tension, OM works toward reconciliation through youth conferences, relief outreaches and a bookshop filled with Bibles.




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Not an impossible dream

Years of consistent Christ-centred community allow an OM worker to develop friendships with Pakistani women and study the Bible with them.




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Can Vitamin D supplements reduce blood pressure? New study's findings are promising - The Times of India

  1. Can Vitamin D supplements reduce blood pressure? New study's findings are promising  The Times of India
  2. Vitamin D Supplements Linked with Reducing High Blood Pressure  Healthline
  3. The £4 supplement that could slash blood pressure - reducing stroke, dementia and heart attack risk  Daily Mail
  4. Vitamin D Supplements Could Help Lower Blood Pressure in Obese People  Therogersvillereview
  5. Vitamin D can lower blood pressure in obese adults, study  Daily Jang






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38,000 Makati Blu Card holders get cash incentives

Over 50,000 senior citizens continue to benefit from Makati’s Blu Card program, which offers perks to enhance their quality of life, Mayor Abby Binay announced on Tuesday.




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Government to mark 50 years as a Republic with L-Istorja, Int’ celebrations in Valletta

'L-Istorja, Int' (History, You), will be the theme for the 50th anniversary celebrations for Malta's Republic Day




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PN: Gozo Minister not only defrauded the public, but is also guilty of coverup

Nationalist Party officials says Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri should resign for covering up the squandering of €70,000 that could have benefited Gozitans when employing Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo’s partner Amanda Muscat as consultant




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No public practice this time for Gilas before Fiba qualifiers

MANILA, Philippines—Unlike in previous Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations under coach Tim Cone, the squad won’t be holding open practices to the public this time. Cone said the national team is pressed for time in its preparations for the second window of 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers, so opening the doors to fans is out of the question. “I don’t know if we’ll have the time to do something like we have in the past in Philsports in front of the fans because we only have five days of preparation this time,” said Cone in a presser on Wednesday. READ: Kouame back […]...

Keep on reading: No public practice this time for Gilas before Fiba qualifiers




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EASL: Meralco rallies past KBL's Busan behind new import

New import Akil Mitchell knocked down the marginal free throw with six seconds left and Meralco completed its comeback to defeat South Korea’s Busan KCC Egis, 81-80, Wednesday in the East Asia Super League at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The reinforcement tapped for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup came through after being fouled in a looseball situation and the visiting Egis in penalty as the Bolts improved to 2-1 in Group B of the regional competition. Mitchell finished with 33 points and 22 rebounds, providing a glimpse of what to expect for the PBA’s midseason tournament slated to start later […]...

Keep on reading: EASL: Meralco rallies past KBL's Busan behind new import




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Bill enabling police use of spyware passes preliminary vote in Knesset


The bill's goal is to enable the use of spyware to combat organized crime, according to the proposal's explanatory section.




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India To Play Intra Squad Match At WACA Ahead Of Australia Tests, Public Not Allowed: Report - News18

  1. India To Play Intra Squad Match At WACA Ahead Of Australia Tests, Public Not Allowed: Report  News18
  2. Black veil of secrecy: India begin training in privacy in Perth  ESPNcricinfo
  3. 'No request' from BCCI but Australian media report claims India wanted...  The Times of India
  4. Of Coffee Date And Fam-Jam: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Perth Diaries  NDTV Movies
  5. Batting time: India begin preparations in lockdown mode  Hindustan Times




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Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages:... - Live Law - Indian Legal News

  1. Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages:...  Live Law - Indian Legal News
  2. How the Supreme Court clamped down on ‘bulldozer’ demolition drives | Explained  The Hindu
  3. Akhilsh Yadav`s `Parked In Garage` Jab At Yogi Govt After SC`s Bulldozer Verdict  Zee News
  4. SC parked bulldozer in garage forever: Akhilesh Yadav  Hindustan Times
  5. What's the message from Supreme Court's order on bulldozer action? Experts debate  India Today




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Xbox is Still Open to Acquiring More Publishers and Developers

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer speaking with Bloomberg revealed Xbox is still open to acquiring more publishers and developers.

"We definitely want to be in the market, and when we can find teams and technology and capability that add to what we're trying to do in gaming at Microsoft, absolutely we will keep our heads up," said Spencer.

Spencer added no deals were "imminent" and any that might happen won't be on the scale of Activision Blizzard.

China is a potential area for acquisitions, according to Spencer. 

"It’s been a good area for us to learn from creative teams that have real unique capability," he said. "The real opportunity is to partner with creative teams in China for global."

Xbox in recent years has acquired Activision Blizzard, Bethesda parent company ZeniMax, and over a dozen other studios.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463054/xbox-is-still-open-to-acquiring-more-publishers-and-developers/




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Archaeologists make breakthrough on route of one of Britain’s longest Roman roads with ‘remarkable’ discovery

A well-preserved section of the 2,000-year-old road, known as Watling Street, was unearthed under Old Kent Road in Southwark







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Denzel Washington confirms his role in ‘Black Panther 3’ with Ryan Coogler at the helm

The second film in the ‘Black Panther’ series grossed over USD 850 million globally, marking a major milestone for the franchise in the wake of the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman




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The Penguin achieves incredibly rare viewership and Rotten Tomatoes feat

The series has transcended expectations in a huge way




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Unleash the potential of AI: How businesses can avoid roadblocks and implement use cases to accelerate growth

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries and is now accessible to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to Forbes, 91% of SMBs that have implemented AI report improved business success. The benefits of AI extend beyond enhanced customer experiences to include significant cost savings, revenue growth and a competitive edge. However, the journey to effective AI implementation can be challenging for many businesses. Avoiding AI roadblocks For SMBs with limited resources,…




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15 arrested in multi-agency raid on Joo Chiat public entertainment outlets

12 men and three women, aged between 19 and 63, were arrested for various offences during a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant public entertainment outlets on Friday (Nov 8) night. The offences include working without a valid work permit, suspected drink driving, driving without a valid license and insurance, suspected consumption and possession of controlled drugs, and the possession of scheduled weapons.  Members of the media, including AsiaOne, were invited to observe the enforcement operations, led by Bedok Police Division, in Joo Chiat on Friday night.  The enforcement operation is part of their ongoing efforts to clamp down on illicit activities and regulatory offences in the area, said the police in a statement on Wednesday. Upon arriving at the scene just after midnight on Saturday, members of the media were led to the second floor of the first KTV outlet. 





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Payable outstanding for years disallowance

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remuneration payable is outstanding for years. Can we disallow the same in income tax as the losses are high while making the computation. Also there is no sufficient funds for the remuneration to be paid. Pls guide




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At Least Three Indian-Americans Win State Assembly Elections

At least three Indian-Americans have won from their respective states in the Assembly elections that were held along with the general elections this week.




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Bobby Jindal Among Probables In U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump's Cabinet

Two-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, the first ever Indian-American to be elected as a state Governor, is among the shortlisted candidates for Trump's Cabinet, according to a media report.




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Different Face Shape of Black Celebrities with Distinct Hairstyles - EvaWigs

You may have form the idea that celebrities are the trendiest person ever, no matter their dressing-up or making-up. Thus keep an eye on what they look is a wise means to keep pace with trend. How to make themselves different from other...




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Boltt's AI-Powered Wearables To Arrive In Market Soon

Noida-based startup Boltt Sports Technologies will soon introduce fitness wearables, connected solutions and a fitness kit that will include smart shoes, smart band and health and training apps, all powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).




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Nike LunarGlide 4 Mesh Mens Running Shoes Dark Blue Blue Grey



5 In this way we see the nike free run 2 womens growth of Nike shoes that are really wonderful and helpful. As a...




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Some Ideas On How To Choose The Best Suitable Name Badges Depending On The Organization

 

In today's market name badges are available in varying types from which the organizations can choose the one that perfectly meets their requirement. Generally these badges are made using three basic...




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Micromax Launches 4G/LTE-Enabled Canvas Spark 4G

Expanding its Spark series portfolio, Micromax on Wednesday launched Canvas Spark 4G -- the first device in this line-up with a 4G/LTE feature -- for Rs.4,999.




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Samsung May Unveil Foldable Smartphone Next Year

Battling with multiple issues like the discontinuation of Galaxy Note 7, recall of 2.8 million exploding washing machines and a corruption scandal, South Korean giant Samsung has reportedly filed a patent with the Korean.




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Alcatel Launches GPS-Enabled Kids' Smartwatch

Alcatel, TCL communication's mobile brand, on Wednesday launched a GPS-enabled smartwatch in India which allows kids to communicate with pre-approved contacts at Rs.4,799.




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LeEco's Le 2 Offers Best-In-Class Features At Affordable Price

Has your smartphone been able to meet your expectations -- be it music, selfies or multi-tasking? If not, here's a device that is strong enough to break the monotony with its best-in-class features at an affordable price.