My cousin became Prom Queen, partially because my younger cousins were campaigning for her. 😂🤣 Me. No. The thought never crossed my mind. There were some separations between the "jocks" and others but not many. As one "jock" put it to me, "Are you a jock or a (can't remember the word). ? I don't think I was either (whatever they were) 🤣👍 But yeah. We all got along. I never felt like an outcast. Until after entering the world. That was rough. Even my Prom Queen cousin experienced that. So fun our Bloody Mary breakfast then off to school. 😂 We of course protested the Viet Nam War and staged a protest and walkout along with our Carleton College compatriots for which we received detention. 😂😂😂 None of which became violent though with fires burning.

Thank you for expanding the thread with such detailed counter-arguments. I appreciate the depth — especially the framing of traditional Masonry as a civic-moral forge and psychological sanctuary for men, where sexual dynamics are deliberately removed to allow unmasked work on the male psyche. This brings up a practical question: What about homosexual men in traditional lodges? If the core concern is that the presence of the opposite sex creates instinctive sexual or energetic interplay that alters the room’s frequency, then same-sex attraction among men would logically introduce a parallel dynamic. Yet traditional Masonry has included gay brothers for a long time (openly in most jurisdictions today) without changing its structure or egregore. How is that tension handled energetically and psychologically within the same “unipolar solar” container? Does the ritual somehow neutralize same-sex dynamics in a way it supposedly couldn’t with heterosexual ones? It seems like a fair test of the sexual-tension argument. Beyond that, separating the polarities feels increasingly unnatural to me. From the earliest human societies, men and women have lived, worked, and grown together. At some point in history certain cultures imposed strict separations. Was that division temporarily useful for specific growth — or was it an unnecessary fracture? It’s worth pondering. I believe any tension that arises when confronted with the opposite sex, or any need to wear a mask, is ultimately an internal issue that should be addressed inside oneself first. Projecting that discomfort outward and building an entire environment around it creates only a false sense of comfort and security. Your argument, echoes the logic some men use when they feel aroused by a woman’s appearance and then blame her for their inability to contain themselves. The real Work lies in mastering one’s own reactions, not in removing the supposed trigger. Moreover, the solar-masculine / lunar-feminine mapping, while useful in esoteric language, is not fixed or absolute. In other cultures and traditions the attributions shift or reverse entirely. Locking them into rigid categories feels artificial — it stiffens what should remain fluid. A bipolar (mixed-polarity) environment, by contrast, forces everyone to confront and reflect on their own inner blueprint amid the collective. Individuals would naturally discover their own proportion of projective and receptive currents through lived experience, rather than having it externally prescribed. That organic sorting feels far more true to human nature than enforcing a single, pre-decided vector. This is why Brida keeps coming to mind. Coelho shows that real mastery isn’t found by staying in one specialized tradition (Sun or Moon), but by learning to weave both. The tension between them becomes the catalyst for integration. I’m not suggesting every existing Lodge must change overnight. But perhaps the Work of this era includes allowing new, more integrated containers to emerge alongside the traditional ones — containers where the natural flow isn’t broken by artificial divisions, and where inner balance can be practiced directly in community.

LIVE NEWS REPORT — Monday, June 15, 2026 SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1, NIV 1. MIDDLE EAST: U.S. AND IRAN ANNOUNCE PRELIMINARY DEAL TO END WAR The largest global story today is the announced preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran to halt their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and Iranian officials said the agreement would stop fighting, end the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, and begin a 60-day ceasefire period while broader negotiations continue. The hardest unresolved issues include Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, future inspections, regional security guarantees, and whether all parties tied to the wider conflict will truly stand down. Oil prices fell sharply after the announcement because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. Lower oil prices could eventually ease pressure on gasoline, shipping, food costs, and inflation, though nothing is guaranteed until the ceasefire holds. Why it matters: this is not only a diplomatic story. It affects war, energy, the global economy, U.S. military posture, Israel, Gulf states, shipping lanes, inflation, and the danger of a wider Middle East conflict. 2. G7 SUMMIT: WORLD LEADERS MEET IN FRANCE WITH IRAN, UKRAINE, CHINA, AND GLOBAL STABILITY ON THE TABLE G7 leaders are meeting June 15–17 in Évian-les-Bains, France, just as the U.S.–Iran announcement reshapes the diplomatic agenda. The summit is expected to focus on the Iran deal, the war in Ukraine, global economic pressure, critical minerals, China’s influence, energy security, sanctions policy, and military support for allies. Leaders from non-G7 nations including Brazil, India, Kenya, and South Korea are also participating in parts of the discussions. President Trump is attending after the Iran announcement, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing allies for stronger air defenses and more military funding. Why it matters: the G7 is now dealing with multiple crises at once—Middle East war, Ukraine, energy disruption, China supply chains, debt pressure, migration, and public distrust of global institutions. 3. UKRAINE: DEADLY RUSSIAN STRIKES HIT KYIV, INCLUDING A UNESCO-LISTED RELIGIOUS SITE Russia launched deadly strikes on Ukraine, including attacks reported near the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a historic Orthodox Christian monastery complex and UNESCO-listed religious site. At least nine people were reported killed and more than 20 injured. Ukrainian leaders condemned the strike as an attack on Christian heritage and called for stronger international action. European leaders also denounced the attack as unacceptable and tied it directly to today’s G7 discussions. Ukraine is asking for more anti-ballistic defense systems and long-term military backing as Russia continues to use missiles and drones against cities, infrastructure, and symbolic cultural sites. Why it matters: this shows the war is not only a battle over territory. It is also damaging civilians, religious heritage, national identity, power systems, and Europe’s security order. 4. WORLD HEALTH: EBOLA OUTBREAK IN CONGO AND UGANDA REMAINS A SERIOUS EMERGENCY Health officials are tracking a dangerous Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The CDC says no Ebola cases tied to this outbreak have been confirmed in the United States, and the risk to the American public and travelers remains low. Still, the outbreak is serious because testing supplies, protective equipment, transportation, contact tracing, and community trust remain major challenges. Reuters previously reported testing disruptions in three Congo labs because of supply shortages. Other reports describe hundreds of confirmed cases and rising deaths. Why it matters: Ebola can spread rapidly when health systems are strained. The danger is greatest for local communities and health workers, but the world has learned that delayed response can make outbreaks much harder to stop. 5. U.S. COURTS: SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS OBSTRUCTION CONVICTION IN FORMER TWITTER SAUDI SPY CASE The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned the obstruction conviction of Ahmad Abouammo, a former Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia. The Court ruled that he was tried in the wrong state on that specific obstruction charge. The alleged act happened in Washington state, not California, where the case was tried. The decision centered on constitutional venue rules, meaning criminal trials must take place in the proper jurisdiction. The ruling does not erase his other convictions, including acting as an unregistered foreign agent and fraud. Why it matters: the case is important for constitutional protections, technology-company security, foreign influence operations, and how courts handle digital-era espionage allegations. 6. U.S. GOVERNMENT: IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT FUNDING REMAINS A MAJOR POLITICAL FIGHT Immigration enforcement continues to dominate Washington after the Senate approved legislation earlier this month providing about $70 billion for migrant law-enforcement operations. The money is tied to President Trump’s aggressive deportation program and broader border-security agenda. Supporters say the funding is necessary to enforce immigration law and restore control. Critics warn about civil-liberties risks, detention conditions, family separations, airport processing disruptions, and the human cost of mass enforcement. Why it matters: immigration policy affects border communities, employers, courts, families, local police cooperation, airports, detention systems, and the national debate over law, mercy, sovereignty, and due process. 7. TECHNOLOGY: CHINA’S BYTEDANCE SEEKS DOMESTIC AI CHIPS AS GLOBAL TECH RIVALRY DEEPENS Reuters reports that ByteDance is in talks with China’s Iluvatar CoreX to buy AI chips for inference work and is also considering a similar deal with Baidu. This reflects a larger global race over artificial intelligence hardware. U.S. export restrictions have limited China’s access to advanced chips, pushing Chinese firms to develop and buy more domestic alternatives. The White House has also moved to accelerate the use of AI for national-security applications while saying AI should not be used for unlawful surveillance. Why it matters: AI chips are now part of national power. They affect military systems, search engines, social media, censorship tools, surveillance, cloud computing, data centers, jobs, and the future of technology competition between the U.S. and China. 8. WEATHER AND PUBLIC SAFETY: SEVERE STORMS DISRUPT WORLD CUP OPERATIONS IN KANSAS CITY Severe weather warnings disrupted World Cup activity in Kansas City, where England’s national team sheltered indoors after a tornado warning. Officials told residents and the team to take shelter as dangerous winds were possible. Tornado sirens sounded, and a fan festival was closed early as a precaution. Why it matters: this is a reminder that public safety planning around major events must include weather emergencies. The 2026 World Cup is spread across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, meaning storms, heat, travel delays, and local infrastructure problems can affect teams, fans, police, medical crews, and transportation. 9. WORLD CUP: 2026 TOURNAMENT BRINGS SPORT, SECURITY, VISA, AND COST PRESSURES The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It is the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries and the first expanded to 48 teams. Ivory Coast opened with a 1–0 win over Ecuador after a late goal by Amad Diallo. Germany also made headlines with a 7–1 win over Curaçao, while multiple teams have faced travel, visa, weather, and logistical challenges. Iran’s team has said the joy of the tournament has been affected by war with the host United States, even as the new peace deal is announced. Hotels and parking near some U.S. venues have also seen steep price increases. Why it matters: the World Cup is not just sports. It is a test of border systems, policing, tourism, transportation, affordability, diplomacy, security, and how a divided world gathers around a global event. 10. RELIGION AND CULTURE: POPE LEO CONTINUES WARNING AGAINST POLARIZATION Pope Leo has been urging leaders to avoid division and listen to cries for peace, especially as war, migration, AI, and political polarization dominate global life. During a recent Spain visit, he met migrants and young people and called out the danger of leaders using overly simple messages to divide people. Why it matters: religion remains deeply connected to public life. Churches, charities, and faith leaders are responding to migration, war, poverty, technology, loneliness, and the moral questions raised by modern politics. 11. HUMAN-INTEREST AND PUBLIC SAFETY: BRAZIL HELICOPTER COLLISION KILLS SIX AP reported that a helicopter with singer Oliver Tree listed as a passenger collided with another helicopter in Brazil, killing six people. Details are still developing, but the story has drawn international attention because of the celebrity connection and the severity of the crash. Why it matters: beyond the headline, this is a tragedy for families and a reminder that aviation safety, event travel, and emergency response remain serious public concerns. 12. ECONOMY THAT AFFECTS EVERYDAY PEOPLE: OIL FALLS AFTER IRAN DEAL, BUT HOUSEHOLDS MAY NOT FEEL RELIEF IMMEDIATELY Markets rose and oil prices fell after the U.S.–Iran preliminary peace deal. Brent crude dropped sharply because investors believe the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could reduce energy-supply fears. For regular people, the possible impact is gasoline, diesel, airfares, grocery shipping costs, heating costs, and inflation pressure. But prices do not always fall at the pump immediately, and the agreement still has to hold. Why it matters: energy shocks reach ordinary households quickly. A lasting ceasefire could help reduce pressure, but renewed fighting could send prices back up. 13. HOPEFUL DEVELOPMENTS: DIPLOMACY, DISEASE RESPONSE, AND PUBLIC WARNINGS MAY SAVE LIVES Today’s hopeful signs are cautious but real. The U.S.–Iran deal could stop a wider war if both sides keep the ceasefire. G7 leaders are meeting with Ukraine, Iran, China, energy, and security all on the agenda. Health agencies are responding to Ebola before it spreads further. Weather warnings in Kansas City helped move people indoors before a dangerous storm. World Cup teams from smaller nations are getting global attention, showing how sport can still bring people together even in a tense world. Why it matters: not every story is collapse. Some stories are warnings. Some are chances for mercy. Some are opportunities for leaders to choose restraint before more lives are lost. 14. WHAT TO WATCH NEXT Watch whether the U.S.–Iran ceasefire is formally signed and whether the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. Watch whether Israel, Hezbollah, Gulf states, and Iranian-backed groups reduce attacks or continue fighting. Watch what the G7 promises Ukraine, especially on air defense. Watch the Ebola numbers in Congo and Uganda, especially lab capacity, deaths, and contact tracing. Watch U.S. immigration enforcement funding and court challenges. Watch World Cup safety, travel, pricing, visa disputes, and weather disruptions. Watch whether oil-price drops reach consumers or stay mostly in financial markets. BOTTOM LINE The world’s biggest story today is the possibility of a real halt to the U.S.–Iran war, but the agreement is still fragile. Ukraine remains under deadly attack. Ebola is still spreading in central Africa. Severe weather continues to test public safety. AI is becoming a national-security battlefield. The World Cup is bringing joy, pressure, politics, and logistical strain all at once. This is a day to pray for peace, truth, wisdom, protection for civilians, courage for leaders, mercy for the suffering, and readiness before God.

It can depending on what caused the separations and down to the individual as a person

I find it difficult when there are no separations or looking for available spaces and most many academy and grassroot players have this problem yet some coaches correct but many overlook it

This behaviour aligns with deflection tactics frequently noted in clinical psychology literature on personality disorders, particularly in high-conflict separations and custody cases.

With a Jew in charge not for much longer What is the TFR in Ukraine? Thought for 3s Data comes primarily from the UN Population Division and World Bank. Figures can vary slightly by source due to wartime disruptions in data collection, but the overall picture is consistent: extremely low fertility. Ukraine's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is currently around 0.98–1.0 children per woman, one of the lowest in the world .ourworldindata.org Latest Available Data (UN/World Bank sources) 2024: ≈ 0.99 (or 0.988)statista.com 2023: 0.98ourworldindata.org 2022: 0.90 (sharp drop after the full-scale invasion)goodauthority.org2021 (pre-invasion): 1.15–1.22 The TFR has been below the replacement level of ~2.1 for decades and fell below 1.3 around 2021. It is now among the world's lowest, with some Ukrainian officials and estimates citing even lower figures around 0.8–0.9 in recent years due to war-related stress, emigration, and uncertainty .cnbc.com Context The sharp decline since 2022 is largely attributed to Russia's invasion, which has caused family separations, loss of life, displacement, and economic insecurity. This contributes to Ukraine's ongoing demographic crisis, with births far outpaced by deaths and significant population loss from emigration. When will the "Ukranians" be 50%% 10% of current population? Thought for 13s Ukraine faces one of the world's most severe demographic crises, with major implications for economy, military, and society. Recovery would require sustained high immigration/return fertility incentives over decades. Ukraine's population is projected to shrink dramatically due to its extremely low TFR (~0.9–1.0), high emigration, war losses, and aging demographics. Projections assume medium-fertility variants from the UN World Population Prospects (2024 revision) and other sources; actual outcomes depend heavily on war duration, return migration, policy changes, and economic recovery. worldometers.info Current Baseline (mid-2020s)~38–40 million (UN/Worldometer estimates for 2025–2026; some Ukrainian-controlled territory figures are lower, ~28–33 million) .worldometers.info Key Projections (Medium Variant, UN WPP 2024) 2050: ~32 million (~80–82% of current levels) .worldometers.info 2100: ~15 million (~38–40% of current levels). populationpyramid.net Timelines to Reach Thresholds of Current Population These are rough estimates based on linear interpolation of decline rates from available data (actual decline is not perfectly linear but accelerates due to momentum from low births and aging): Threshold % of Current (~39M) Projected Population Approximate Year Notes50% 50%~19.5 million~2070–2080 After 2050 acceleration; between 32M (2050) and 15M (2100). 25% 25%~9.75 million Late 2090s–beyond 2100 UN medium ~15M in 2100; pessimistic variants could hit earlier (~9–10M worst-case) . 10% 10%~3.9 million Well after 2100 Not reached in standard projections; would require sustained ultra-low fertility net emigration. Sources and Context: UN medium variant shows steady decline post-2030s due to very low fertility and negative natural increase. worldometers.info Ukrainian sources (e.g., Institute of Demography) and think tanks project ~25–30 million by ~2035–2050 in some scenarios, with 15M by 2100.cepa.org War has worsened trends: millions displaced/refugees, excess deaths, and birth collapse. Return migration is limited so far. Important Caveats: These are not fixed predictions — improved fertility policies, large-scale returns, or immigration could slow the decline. Conversely, prolonged conflict or economic issues could accelerate it. Population in government-controlled areas may already be significantly lower than total figures. 3 web pages📷📷📷 Analyze Ukraine's net migration impact Compare with Poland's demographic trends Think Harder

Thank you for the kind words for my country. Reality is different with some nuance - there is a story not told too much. The "closeness" is for a brief moment - when the OFW contract expires. Some hard facts - Philippines is #1 country for single parent mothers in ASEAN. - Divorce is not yet legal BUT... there are many UNDOCUMENTED separations. - There is an upward trend for children being born out of wedlock 2012 = 45.7% of registered births 2023 = 58.2%

Biology shows cows are sentient: They form bonds, grieve separations, feel pain and fear (elevated cortisol, heart rate), and have complex nervous systems. Dismissing their suffering as ignorance ignores both science and direct footage from slaughterhouses

That's the way to do it. You need to be close, but have your separations. If you try and do everything together, your differences are just going to cause friction.

The manufacturing lead understates the refining lead. China controls roughly 78% of global graphite processing, ~68% of lithium refining, and over 80% of rare earth separations. The West's policy response — EU Critical Raw Materials Act, US IRA — is building mine supply, not processing capacity. That's a structural gap that takes a decade to close, not a policy cycle.The manufacturing lead understates the refining lead. China controls roughly 78% of global graphite processing, ~68% of lithium refining, and over 80% of rare earth separations. The West's policy response — EU Critical Raw Materials Act, US IRA — is building mine supply, not processing capacity. That's a structural gap that takes a decade to close, not a policy cycle.

We’re not focusing on Peter. He literally spoke to Peter himself. Notice how you claim we’re ignoring our Lord and focusing on Peter yet it was our Lord who focused on Peter when he spoke. We don’t glorify the Saints as God. They don’t replace Jesus they’re cooperating with him in the fulfillment of the church. You like many others create separations and divides where there is none. It’s meant to work in harmony, but people like you disrupt the harmony and claim you know the truth.

But you create separations that don’t exist. Both can be true at the same time that we are all members that make up the church, but that doesn’t take away from the reality of Saint Peter’s office, and the succession of that through the bishops

i dont, but its been a very common theme that separations do happen at the height of a woman's success. tbh, this is the most mild take!

Tush push screws the numbers and when you aren’t a high volume passer and unwilling to throw the ball unless the receiver has separations or wide open you numbers are going to look great. Again stop focusing on stats we say what the offense look like with him this past year

The main idea behind this is to destroy cultural identities. Remember globalists wants to destroy separations by country, they dont like flags, they dont like any vehicle that makes people feel transcendence so they are willing to sacrifice for it, just like they destroy families

they’re not bringing in polytheism, they just adopted a lot of concepts from dharmic philosophy and in the case of Bulleh Shah, would actively try to break separations between Muslims and Hindus and seek one as an omnipresent being within oneself, which would get him shunned

Why are there separations in this world, isn't it very painful to feel it?

60 million separations? What is that?

my mother and father a curious couple i think they in way LOVED each other but simply could not keep live together 'hows your mother'. 'hows your father' after many separations....the only time i saw them giving each other a big hug,,,was when i graduated West Point