How to Handle Disagreements Among the Body Finally‚ all of you‚ be like-minded‚ be sympathetic‚ love one another‚ be compassionate and humble. – 1 Peter 3:8 Veteran American League baseball umpire Bill Guthrie was working behind the plate one afternoon‚ and the catcher for the visiting team was repeatedly protesting his calls. Guthrie endured this for a number of innings‚ and then he spoke up. "Son‚" he said softly‚ "you've been a big help to me in calling balls and strikes today‚ and I appreciate it. But I think I've got the hang of it now‚ so I'm going to ask you to go to the clubhouse and show whoever's there how to take a shower." Among believers today‚ some of the most bitter arguments are those that don't have to be so divisive if only we'd address them in a loving way. When we think about nonessential issues such as worship style‚ what the pastor wears‚ and how our churches are arranged‚ we can disagree on these things without being disagreeable. The truth is‚ we simply can't allow the all-important work of expanding God's Kingdom to be thwarted by arguments of little to no eternal value. So don't be divided by arguments that are ultimately insignificant. Push through your minor disagreements with one another and work together for the Kingdom of God! Prayer Challenge Pray that God would give you the patience and understanding you need to stay unified with other believers – even when you disagree. Questions for Thought What's one issue you have a strong opinion about on which other Christians may disagree with you? When it comes to being unified in faith and reaching the world for Christ‚ what can you do to put aside petty differences and move forward together with other believers? Visit the Senior Living Ministries website The post How to Handle Disagreements Among the Body – Senior Living – February 23 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer for WitnessingBy Chris Eyte "There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light‚ so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world." (John 1: 6-9) What is the difference between true light and false light? I found myself considering this question today. I was standing at the mouth of a small‚ tranquil river‚ and I enjoyed the gentle sunlight freckled upon the surface of the slow-paced rapids. Yet the Lord lovingly reminded me that the light on those brown waters was merely an illusion. It was a reflection – not really there. How do we understand the meaning of ‘true light' then? We can't do so by compiling a list of related adjectives. The answer seems undefinable but I think the truth is simply summarized in two words: Know Him. Knowing Jesus means knowing life in all its fullness. Our deep bond with the Lord‚ made possible because of Calvary‚ changes everything. His love transforms us and radically alters what we do with our lives. Many years ago‚ I went on a short mission trip to help street children in Brazil. It was an eye-opening experience seeing these youngsters in dire situations. One night‚ some of us accompanied two men on a night journey to locate boys and girls in vulnerable situations and check on their welfare. I have never forgotten the determination of those men to save the children. They had night finder goggles and used them to observe groups of boys and girls at a distance‚ huddled together around fires lit on the pavement to keep warm. Solvent abuse was evident‚ and the stench of glue coming from the children was overwhelming‚ when a few emerged from the shadows to greet us. It took a lot of bravery to go into those dark neighborhoods on gang territory. But the men had this incredible sense of calm. They were inflexible in their quest to rescue young people. I found it very challenging. The motivation for their mission was simply Jesus. That's what happens when we understand that he is the ‘true' light. ‘There was a man/woman sent from God whose name was' – put your own name in there. We are called to witness to Christ‚ just as John was. And just as those two Brazilian men were. I am so glad that the calling in my own life isn't to do with witnessing about myself. I fail. But I am called instead to witness about Jesus. His love is all-encompassing‚ durable and never fails. As we enjoy the light of his presence‚ let's make room for others to enjoy him too. "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation‚" Jesus once told his disciples. That was a command‚ not a suggestion. Let's pray. God – my Father‚ my Savior‚ and Holy Spirit with me‚ You are the true light‚ as the Bible proclaims. I am so glad to know you‚ and it is a privilege to be given the task of making you known to others. Refresh me today as I thank you for the cross and resurrection and for the gift of yourself‚ which saved me. Your light thrills me‚ and I love to dwell with you. When I awake and when I am asleep. When I am busy and when I am quiet. When I am with others and when I am alone. The world is hurting‚ as you know‚ dear Lord. Forgive me for being distracted by things that aren't so important. I say to myself this day – take any opportunity to reach others with Christ's love. I commit myself again right now to witness about you: the True Light.Amen. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Pamela D. McAdams Christopher Eyte lives with his wife Céline and three children in Swansea‚ Wales‚ UK. He has worked as a journalist for many years and writes his own blog (hislovefrees.life) encouraging others in their walk with Jesus. He became a Christian in February 2002‚ after a friend explained God’s amazing grace! Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Witnessing – Your Daily Prayer – February 23 appeared first on GodUpdates.

February 23‚ 2024 Holding On to Hope When Life's Not FairASHLEY MORGAN JACKSON Lee en español "Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed‚ for his compassions never fail." Lamentations 3:21-22 (NIV) Have you ever felt like your soul was screaming in pain? Sure‚ on the outside‚ you look the same. You show up‚ dress up‚ and tell yourself to hurry up and move past this ... but inside‚ you feel a deep chasm of grief that shouts‚ This is not fair! For you‚ maybe it's a broken heart you never expected or a season where it feels like the hard things never end. Maybe you're longing for days gone by and wondering if life will ever be good again. As you lie in bed at night‚ you can't help but wonder‚ God where are You in this? For me‚ it was depression.I didn't want to cry‚ but I couldn't stop.I wanted to get better‚ but I didn't know how.I wanted to have more faith and pull myself out of it‚ but I felt helpless. I was screaming inwardly because I didn't want to be the burden that I felt I was to God and others. I wanted to be carefree and full of hope‚ but instead I was broken and unsure of how to move forward in faith. As I turned to Scripture for encouragement‚ I came to Lamentations 3. The author poured out his own sorrow as he shared how he had seen affliction‚ bitterness and hardship. I found comfort in the fact that he was so honest about his pain. This whole book in the Bible is about lament‚ which means "a passionate expression of grief or sorrow." Yet right smack in the middle of his cries‚ he made this bold statement: "Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed‚ for his compassions never fail" (Lamentations 3:21-22). These verses opened a crack of light into my darkness that day‚ and I felt my faith slowly stir up once again. I didn't have to deny my suffering - in fact‚ it was good to acknowledge it. But even in the midst of depression‚ I could call truth to my mind. I pray this encouragement from Lamentations stirs up your faith as well. Even when our souls scream for relief and we're tempted to wonder if God has left us alone‚ we can know that His great compassion never has failed and never will fail us. Yes‚ our circumstances may be painful‚ but because of God's great love‚ the pain will not consume us. We can both acknowledge our pain and remember God's goodness. When we choose to remember who God is‚ we find hope to hold on to. Oh‚ Lord‚ life feels unfair‚ and I ask You to change it. And until You do‚ help me to choose to focus on Your great love and faithfulness and stand on the truth that Your compassion never fails. Help me to remember this one day at a time. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS The cycle is exhausting: seeing glimpses of goodness and trusting that God will come through‚ only for things not to work out ... again! In these raw and painful seasons‚ most of us don't want to admit to feeling upset‚ disappointed or angry‚ especially when it's toward God. That's why we want to invite you to our next study ... Can I Be Honest? How To Process and Express Your Emotions in a Biblical Way‚ A Study of the Book of Lamentations. This study is your permission to feel your feelings while still keeping your eyes on Jesus: the greatest hope we have. Click here to order your copy‚ and join us on February 26 in the free First 5 mobile app. If your soul feels exhausted‚ you can also check out Ashley's new book‚ Tired of Trying: How to Hold On to God When You’re Frustrated‚ Fed Up‚ and Feeling Forgotten! Rich with biblical encouragement‚ personal story and practical application‚ Tired of Trying is an invitation to wrestle and face God in your greatest fears‚ pains and unanswered questions. Order today! ENGAGE You can find more encouragement from Ashley on her Instagram‚ where she shares daily reminders about who you are and whose you are! If you feel stuck in this season‚ Ashley has a FREE series for you called "What if You're Not Stuck? 3 Days to Uncover What God Might Be Doing When You Feel Like You Can't Move On." FOR DEEPER STUDY Psalm 102:1‚ "Hear my prayer‚ LORD; let my cry for help come to you" (NIV). What is one area in your life where God has been faithful to you in the past? Share your testimony of His faithfulness in the comments. © 2024 by Ashley Morgan Jackson. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Holding On to Hope When Life’s Not Fair – Encouragement for Today – February 23‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

Pharmacies across the US are reporting network issues reportedly caused by an ongoing cyber attack. It’s currently unclear whether this cyber attack is also what is causing an outage for AT&;T users. JUST IN – Pharmacies across the United States report outages in wake of cyberattack — Fox — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) February 22‚ 2024 The folks at Fox Business share more: Pharmacies across the country are reporting delays to prescription orders due to a cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest health-care technology companies. Change Healthcare‚ a company handling orders and patient payments throughout the U.S.‚ first noticed the “cyber security issue” affecting its networks Wednesday morning on the East Coast. “Change Healthcare is experiencing a network interruption related to a cyber security issue and our experts are working to address the matter. Once we became aware of the outside threat‚ in the interest of protecting our partners and patients‚ we took immediate action to disconnect our systems to prevent further impact‚” Change Healthcare said in a statement. A cyberattack against pharmacies is a considerable risk to millions of lives. People depend on certain medications. If a group or nation can take these systems down‚ there is no knowing what comes next. Could something more be going on that they aren’t telling us? Here we go…. Nationwide Pharmacies are Reporting Outages Now due to “Cyber Attacks” — ET of Services to be Restored is 1-2 Days Change Healthcare‚ a company handling orders and patient payments throughout the U.S.‚ first noticed the “cyber security issue” affecting its… https://t.co/niIF9VyjSM pic.twitter.com/XMhGeOtM8v — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) February 22‚ 2024 USA – Solar Flare Meanwhile in America – massive phone outages &; now pharmacies are claiming to be a victim of a Cyber Attack Lying MSM are blaming a Solar Flare. Remember last year they gave Politicians Satellite phones…..? The WEF sponsored blackout is coming….. pic.twitter.com/pLRn91pTLV — Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) February 22‚ 2024 BNN shares more: The cyberattack on Change Healthcare is a potent illustration of the cascading effects that a single breach can have on the healthcare system at large. The interruption in services not only affects the immediate ability of pharmacies to process prescriptions but also has longer-term implications for patient care and trust in the security of their personal health information. This incident serves as a critical wake-up call for the healthcare industry to reassess and bolster its cybersecurity measures. The balance between leveraging innovative healthcare technologies and ensuring the protection of sensitive patient data has never been more precarious. As the dust settles on this cyberattack‚ the focus must now shift to understanding the vulnerabilities exploited and implementing more robust cybersecurity practices. The healthcare sector’s reliance on technology will only grow‚ making the lessons learned from this incident invaluable for safeguarding the future of patient care and data security. While Change Healthcare and its affiliates navigate the aftermath of this disruption‚ the healthcare industry as a whole faces a pivotal moment to reinforce its defenses against the ever-evolving threat of cyberattacks. Is it possible that Russia or China is behind these cyber attacks? Both nations have been known to engage in cyber warfare. RELATED: Have You Heard Of “Pharmacy Deserts”? For decades‚ Walgreens‚ CVS‚ and Rite Aid invaded towns across the United States‚ pushing Main Street independent mom-and-pop pharmacies out of business. NOW CONSUMERS ARE PAYING THE PRICE Profit targets‚ cost cutting‚ and inflation have led to the “big 3” shuttering over 1‚500 pharmacies across the United States.  The past 2 years have been especially brutal. Supply chain shortages‚ theft‚ pharmacist strikes‚ and financial penalties for Big Pharma’s role in the opioid crisis continue to force the closure of at least one pharmacy in the United States per day. PHARMACY DESERTS A new reality is here to stay: over 40% of counties in the United States now live in a complete “pharmacy desert” – meaning that every resident needs to drive at least 15 minutes to get to the closest pharmacy. Moreover‚ over 80% of counties in the US now lack adequate healthcare infrastructure. If you need medical help quickly‚ living in the United States could cost you dearly. It doesn’t have to be this way. A lot of people agree on 2 things: The next medical crisis is just around the corner. You can’t count on the healthcare system to keep you well. Whether it comes in the form of a bioweapon or something more mundane like a tick bite – you and your family need to be prepared. That’s where The Wellness Company comes in. The Wellness Company and their great doctors – like Dr. Peter McCullough‚ Dr. Drew‚ Dr. Harvey Risch‚ and Dr. Jim Thorp – are regularly in the media speaking out against the broken medical establishment. Dr. Thorp‚ one of the nation’s leading critics of the corrupting influence of big pharma‚ believes that now – more than ever – people should be prepared for the next pandemic: “I’ve strongly recommended “stock piling” critical medications including antibiotics since the turn of the century. This has been an incredible investment as many friends‚ family and patients have benefited.  Now‚ in winter of 2023‚ this recommendation is even more crucial.” The Wellness Company and their doctors are medical professionals that you can trust and their new medical emergency kits are the gold standard when it comes to keeping you safe and healthy. The ultimate safeguard for your health. Be ready for anything‚ this medical emergency kit contains an assortment of life-saving medications – including ivermectin‚ amoxicillin‚ and Z-pak. The medical emergency kit provides a guidebook to aid in the safe use of these life-saving medications. From anthrax to tick bites to COVID and even to a bioweapon like the plague – the Wellness Company’s Medical Emergency kit is exactly what you need to have on hand to be prepared. Plus‚ use code WLT for 10% off! This kit is prescription-only – you can’t find it in any store or pharmacy. Simply fill out a short questionnaire after purchase and a trusted Wellness Company doctor will confirm your suitability and issue your prescription Medical Emergency Kit. The Wellness Company Medical Emergency Kit includes: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (generic Augmentin) 875/125 mg – 28 tablets Azithromycin (generic Z-Pak) 250 mg – 12 tablets Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg – 60 capsules Metronidazole (generic Flagyl) 500 mg – 30 tablets Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (generic Bactrim) 800/160 mg – 28 tablets Ivermectin 18mg – 7 compounded capsules Fluconazole (generic Diflucan) 150 mg – 2 tablets Ondansetron (generic Zofran) 4mg – 6 tablets 1 Emergency Medication Guidebook written by our Chief Medical Board for safe use. The Wellness Company Medical Emergency Kit prepares you for: Anthrax Bacterial Vaginosis Bite Wounds Bronchitis Chlamydia Clostridioides difficile Colitis COVID – 19 Gonorrhea Giardiasis Lice Nausea &; Vomiting Pharyngitis Pinworms Plague (bioterror) Pneumonia Rickettsial Infections Scabies Shigella Infection Sinusitis Skin Infection Strep Throat Syphilis Tetanus Tick Exposure Tonsillitis Traveler’s Diarrhea Trichomoniasis Tularemia (bioterror) Urinary Tract Infection Vaginal Candidiasis Viral Upper Respiratory Infection Don’t be caught unprepared. Don’t be reliant on the broken and corrupt medical industrial complex. Order The Wellness Company’s Medical Emergency Kits today – at checkout‚ use code WLT for 10% off! (Note: Thank you for supporting businesses like the one presenting a sponsored message in this article and ordering through the links provided‚ which benefits WLTReport. We appreciate your support and the opportunity to keep you SAFE and HEALTY!) Here’s more…. INVESTIGATION: Can You OVERDOSE On Ivermectin? So…is Ivermectin DANGEROUS? Is it “horse paste” that could very well kill you? The Ivermectin Freak Out by our Government reminds me of the “War on Drugs” trying to convince you you’d surely die from marijuana — despite there never being a single confirmed case. Same goes for Ivermectin. They claimed it was “horse dewormer” that could “put you in a coma” or even kill you! How dangerous! Except….that wasn’t true. Not even remotely. In fact‚ it is one of the safest and most effective medicines we have. What a combo‚ right? SAFE + EFFECTIVE. You usually get one but not both. IF YOU WANT TO PURCHASE SAFE AND LEGAL IVERMECTIN‚ KEEP READING BELOW! Watch this short clip from the Greg Hunter Show‚ posted to Rumble by The Vigilant Fox‚ where Dr. Pierre Kory makes it very clear how stunningly safe Ivermectin is: Safer that aspirin! VigilantNews had more (I put my favorite part in bold): But first‚ a quick look at his impressive credentials. “Pr. Jacques Descotes‚ MD‚ PharmD‚ PhD‚ Professor Emeritus‚ Claude Bernard University of Lyon (France)‚ [is] a world-known toxicologist with a 40-year track [record] as an independent consultant for the pharmaceutical industry as well as an advisor to regulatory bodies worldwide‚” BusinessWire wrote. In March 2021‚ he conducted a review of Ivermectin’s safety profile based on over 350 articles – plus accessible web sources. Here are his conclusions: “Ivermectin has been administered orally to hundreds of millions of people throughout the world in the past three decades. The assessment of reported adverse events temporally associated with Ivermectin exposure shows that Ivermectin-induced adverse effects have so far been infrequent and usually mild to moderate. “It is noteworthy that no deaths have seemingly ever been reported after an accidental or suicidal overdose of Ivermectin. No greater toxicity of Ivermectin has been substantiated in elderly people despite repeated assertions that an ageing blood-brain barrier might lead to increased Ivermectin toxicity level. The positive clinical experience accumulated with Ivermectin administration led many medical experts to break away from early adamant contra-indications in pregnant women. Finally‚ several national pharmacovigilance networks around the world released information and opinions to ascertain Ivermectin safety in human subjects. So far‚ there are no critical safety limitations to Ivermectin prescription in current indications. I also want to point out that no severe adverse event has been reported in dozens of completed or ongoing studies involving thousands of participants worldwide to evaluate the efficacy of Ivermectin against COVID-19.” Astonishing. So what would it take to overdose on Ivermectin? “In order to overdose from Ivermectin‚ you have to take either a hundred or a thousand times the standard dose‚” declared Dr. Kory. “And there have been accidental poisonings where people have taken large amounts. But you know what happens every time? When they take these massive amounts of Ivermectin‚ it tends to affect them neurologically. They’ll get confused. They might be stumbling — uncoordinated. They go to the hospital‚ and there’s no treatment required. But within days‚ the patients return to normal. So‚ there’s been no life-ending injuries. No deaths reported with Ivermectin. So‚ that shows you why it’s one of the safest drugs in history‚ even at massive overdoses. LOL…..100x and you MIGHT overdose? Wow. If you took 100x the normal glass of water‚ that too could kill you. Literally‚ that’s true. No‚ I’m serious….the normal glass of water is 8 ounces‚ right? 8 x 100 = 800 oz. What would happen if you drank 800 oz of water? It would be life-threatening‚ according to ChatGPT: Ok‚ so…to recap: Ivermectin is SAFER than Aspirin and SAFER or on par with Water. AND effective. Incredible. The only thing it isn’t?  Profitable for BigPharma Ahhhh‚ now you see why they hated it so much. Safe and effective? NOT liked by the FDA: Have you figured out yet that Government is NOT here to protect you? The SEC… The FDA… Pick whatever agency you want — they exist to protect Big Banks (SEC)‚ BigPharma (FDA)‚ and on and on and on…. Now back to Dr. Kory‚ here is the full interview if you wanted to see it: Pretty powerful stuff! Want some? Keep reading: Need LEGAL and SAFE Ivermectin? Read This! We just reported yesterday that a new leaked report says airlines are looking to BRING BACK MASKS in October. Yes‚ really. I fully expect a new “planned-demic” will show up right in time for the 2024 election. Oh they might not call it “COVID” again and probably they won’t. But I fully expect a new one to hit. And I’m going to be prepared this time. Whether it comes in the form of a bioweapon or something much more mundane like a tick bite or a Bill Gates’ mosquito – you and your family need to be prepared. That’s where The Wellness Company comes in. You know the Wellness Company and their great doctors – like Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Jim Thorp – are regularly in the media speaking out against the broken medical establishment. Dr. Thorp‚ one of the nation’s leading critics of the corrupting influence of big pharma‚ believes that now – more than ever – people should be prepared for the next pandemic. “I’ve strongly recommended “stock piling” critical medications including antibiotics since the turn of the century. This has been an incredible investment as many friends‚ family and patients have benefited.  Now‚ in summer of 2023‚ this recommendation is even more crucial.” – Dr. Jim Thorp The Wellness Company and their doctors are medical professionals that you can trust and their new medical emergency kits are the gold standard when it comes to keeping you safe and healthy. Be ready for anything‚ this medical emergency kit contains an assortment of live-saving medications – including ivermectin and Z-pak. The medical emergency kit provides a guidebook to aid in the safe use of all of these life-saving medications. From anthrax to tick bites to COVID and even to a bioweapon like the plague – the Wellness Company’s Medical Emergency kit is exactly what you need to have on hand to be prepared. Rest assured knowing that you have emergency antibiotics‚ antivirals and anti-parasitics on hand to help keep you and your family safe from whatever the globalists throw at us next! The Wellness Company Medical Emergency Kit includes:  Amoxicillin-Clavulanate (generic Augmentin) 875/125 mg – 28 tablets Azithromycin (generic Z-Pak) 250 mg – 12 tablets Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg – 60 capsules Metronidazole (generic Flagyl) 500 mg – 30 tablets Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (generic Bactrim) 800/160 mg – 28 tablets Ivermectin 18mg – 7 compounded capsules Fluconazole (generic Diflucan) 150 mg – 2 tablets Ondansetron (generic Zofran) 4mg – 6 tablets 1 virtual consult from a doctor you can trust 1 Emergency Medication Guidebook written by our Chief Medical Board for safe use. The Wellness Company Medical Emergency Kit treats: Anthrax Bacterial Vaginosis Bite Wounds Bronchitis Chlamydia Clostridioides difficile Colitis COVID – 19 Gonorrhea Giardiasis Lice Nausea &; Vomiting Pharyngitis Pinworms Plague (bioterror) Pneumonia Rickettsial Infections Scabies Shigella Infection Sinusitis Skin Infection Strep Throat Syphilis Tetanus Tick Exposure Tonsillitis Traveler’s Diarrhea Trichomoniasis Tularemia (bioterror) Urinary Tract Infection Vaginal Candidiasis Viral Upper Respiratory Infection Don’t be caught unprepared. Don’t be reliant on the broken and corrupt medical industrial complex. Don’t regret not acting today. Order The Wellness Company’s Medical Emergency Kits today! RELATED: We Were RIGHT About Ivermectin From Day One! PAGING DOCTOR FLIP-FLOP! DOCTOR FLIP-FLOP‚ PLEASE REPORT TO THE OPERATING ROOM! In a 180 degree flip-flop a politician would be jealous of‚ the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now admits doctors can prescribe Ivermectin to treat COVID-19. Yes‚ really. During the COVID-19 plandemic‚ the FDA did everything possible to prevent doctors from prescribing the antiviral to treat COVID-19. The corrupt agency compared people seeking ivermectin to horses. The federal government‚ mainstream media‚ Big Tech‚ and pharmacies created numerous barriers to prevent COVID-19 patients from obtaining ivermectin for treatment. After millions of Americans lined up to take the experimental COVID-19 shots‚ the FDA changed course to say doctors can prescribe ivermectin for COVID-19. Straight from the horse’s mouth. Now time for @US_FDA to issue a statement so my patients can get their prescriptions filled at @cvspharmacy and @Walgreens.https://t.co/r5khovfAfe — Mary Talley Bowden MD (@MdBreathe) August 11‚ 2023 According to The Epoch Times‚ the “‘FDA explicitly recognizes that doctors do have the authority to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID‚’ Ashley Cheung Honold‚ a Department of Justice lawyer representing the FDA‚ said during oral arguments on Aug. 8 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.” “FDA explicitly recognizes that doctors do have the authority to prescribe ivermectin to treat COVID.” Doctors are free to prescribe #Ivermectin to treat #COVID19‚ a lawyer representing the #FDA said this week. https://t.co/2IaViQTfjX — The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) August 10‚ 2023 From The Epoch Times: The government is defending the FDA’s repeated exhortations to people to not take ivermectin for COVID-19‚ including a post that said “Stop it.” The case was brought by three doctors who allege the FDA unlawfully interfered with their practice of medicine with the statements. A federal judge dismissed the case in 2022‚ prompting an appeal. “The fundamental issue in this case is straightforward. After the FDA approves the human drug for sale‚ does it then have the authority to interfere with how that drug is used within the doctor-patient relationship? The answer is no‚” Jared Kelson‚ representing the doctors‚ told the appeals court. The FDA explicitly stated that ivermectin “isn’t authorized or approved to treat COVID-19.” However‚ the agency attempted to excuse its corruption. “FDA made these statements in response to multiple reports of consumers being hospitalized‚ after self medicating with ivermectin intended for horses‚ which is available for purchase over the counter without the need for prescription‚” Honold said. In an interview with Maria Bartiromo‚ Senator Ron Johnson described the destruction caused by the actions of the FDA. “The doctors I’ve been dealing with and talking to for yours now‚ they believe that probably hundreds of thousands of Americans lost their lives because they were denied early treatment‚” Johnson said. “And they were denied it because the FDA sabotaged‚ for example‚ ivermectin. And they said‚ come on‚ you all‚ you’re not a cow‚ you’re not a horse. You know‚ this is supposedly horse medicine. No‚ this was a Nobel Prize-winning medicine that could have saved hundreds of thousands of lives.” WATCH: The FDA has now endorsed treating COVID with Ivermectin! The FDA has blood on its hands. How many Americans senselessly died because Big Medicine called this cheap‚ readily available Nobel Prize winning medicine horse paste? Thank you Ron Johnson your leadership and bravery. pic.twitter.com/m0d6EonC5Q — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 11‚ 2023 Read more from the court exchange from The Epoch Times: Ms. Honold said that the FDA didn’t purport to require anyone to do anything or to prohibit anyone from doing anything. “What about when it said‚ ‘No‚ stop it’?” Circuit Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod‚ on the panel that is hearing the appeal‚ asked. “Why isn’t that a command? If you were in English class‚ they would say that was a command.” Ms. Honold described the statements as “merely quips.” “Can you answer the question‚ please? Is that a command‚ ‘Stop it’?” Judge Elrod asked. “In some contexts‚ those words could be construed as a command‚” Ms. Honold said. “But in this context‚ where FDA was simply using these words in the context of a quippy tweet meant to share its informational article‚ those statements do not rise to the level of a command.” The statements “don’t prohibit doctors from prescribing ivermectin to treat COVID or for any other purpose” Ms. Honold said. She noted that the FDA‚ along with the statements‚ said that people should consult their health care providers about COVID-19 treatments and that they could take medicine if it was prescribed by the provider. “FDA is clearly acknowledging that doctors have the authority to prescribe human ivermectin to treat COVID. So they are not interfering with the authority of doctors to prescribe drugs or to practice medicine‚” she said. We actually told you all of this YEARS ago! Our reporting has been spot on from Day 1‚ nice to see the FDA catching up to us‚ but very sad it took so long. Here is one of our prior reports: CONFIRMED: The True Story of Ivermectin Now Coming Out! I continue to bring you the REAL news about Ivermectin…. Real‚ unfiltered news with no bias. Just the facts‚ ma’am! Like this one for example: Two Separate Doctors Claim OVER 100 Members of Congress Treated With Ivermectin! Anyone else mad yet? But here’s the deal… Now the FDA is backtracking big time‚ trying to claim they never said you couldn’t take Ivermectin. Yes‚ really…hard to even believe! But it’s true‚ look at this: The scumbags are backtracking. They knew all along Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine prevented covid. But the drug dealers would not making hundreds of billions on these functional drugs. So they poisoned billions of people with the mRNA test drug. Crimes against humanity. https://t.co/nia76r41lW — Phenix Evely‚ PhD (@evely_phenix) November 22‚ 2022 And this: I’m not making accusations. This will all come out in the wash eventually. The FDA in the US is already backtracking by claiming that when they said don’t use ivermectin it was only a “suggestion.” — ConnectALLtheDots …… (@thedotconnectr) December 12‚ 2022 They knew all along: https://twitter.com/wolsned/status/1603157314147868672 In fact‚ some studies are now showing it MIGHT be highly effective at destroying cancer: The horse dewormer strikes again. https://t.co/6qofYPNGHV — Dr. Urso (@richardursomd) December 15‚ 2022 Catturd right again: Remember when they said Ivermectin was only horse paste – and the low IQ‚ anti-science‚ useful idiots clapped like trained government seals. — Catturd (@catturd2) December 14‚ 2022 A wave of truth is coming out: The FDA’s website states‚ “Currently available data do not show ivermectin is effective against #COVID19.” But half of the studies to which the FDA points support using #ivermectine against #COVID_19‚ an @EpochTimes review (by @ZackStieber) has foundhttps://t.co/9DImZ7kvah — Jan Jekielek (@JanJekielek) December 11‚ 2022 Here is Dr. Peter McCullough: #BREAKING: Dr. Peter McCullough says the FDA acted criminally and should be sued for misleading the public by spreading misinformation on Ivermectin’s ability to treat Covid-19 – causing unnecessary death. pic.twitter.com/Bg3ZS756tc — govt.exe is corrupt (@govt_corrupt) December 16‚ 2022 Just remember we told you the TRUTH all along… They didn’t want you to see this but we showed you from Day 1! Watch it here on Rumble: Remember this disclaimer: I am not a doctor.  I am not giving you medical advice.  I’m a REPORTER.  I research and I report and I give you the full story open and honestly so YOU can decide. Now let’s go to another video. This woman below documented her own journey with Ivermectin on video. She starts off looking not so good but makes a swift turnaround in just a few days. This is not me talking‚ listen to her share and document her own story…. Here is the video from Rumble: Now let’s talk about the MSM disinformation campaign‚ which is a nice way of saying “outright lies and propaganda”. Look‚ I will give you one disclaimer before we get started:  I am a journalist and not anyone with any medical expertise.  I’m not a doctor and I’m not giving medical advice.   I’m just presenting you with the results of my research that the MSM really seems to want to hide…. And I know how to do my research. So let’s start with this: Now let’s unpack all the lies the MSM has been telling you about Ivermectin. You would assume based on all the MSM propaganda that Ivermectin is only approved for Horses and not Humans. The only problem with that? It’s not true. Not even close. Here’s the real truth: Yes folks‚ that is a statement taken from PolitiFact’s very own fact-checking page about Ivermectin. But what they do with their “Face Check” is so insidious…. Here’s how PolitiFact tries to claim that the TRUE statement is still somehow false‚ watch these mental gymnastics: This post was flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook.) It is true that ivermectin was approved by the Food and Drug Administration that year — but not to treat the coronavirus. The drug was approved for strongyloidiasis‚ a disease caused by a roundworm‚ and onchocerciasis‚ or river blindness‚ which is caused by a parasitic worm. The drug was approved for humans under the brand name Stromectol‚ National Geographic reported‚ and since then it’s been recognized as a safe treatment for several tropical diseases caused by parasites. In 2015‚ two scientists even won a Nobel Prize for their discovery of ivermectin and its use to treat diseases caused by parasites. But unlike‚ say‚ river blindness‚ COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus‚ not by parasites. And as PolitiFact recently reported in a story exploring ivermectin‚ there’s no conclusive evidence that ivermectin is effective against COVID-19. The lying and the deception is just so evil‚ really makes me angry. If you gave me a full year‚ I couldn’t come up with all the twists and turns these people take to turn the TRUTH into a lie. It’s sickening. But we’re just getting started. Next come the scare tactics and VERY misleading headlines. Like this article from WIVB Channel 4 News: After a recent resurgence in several states‚ health officials are warning residents to be aware of a dangerous of an unauthorized “treatment” for COVID-19 — often being taken with dangerous consequences. It’s called ivermectin and it’s used to treat and prevent parasites in animals‚ the Food and Drug Administration explains. The tablets are not FDA approved for treatment of COVID-19 in humans and isn’t even an anti-viral drug — meaning it has no impact on the coronavirus. And because the large-concentration tablets are intended for large animals‚ these can be treacherous for humans. In addition to not being authorized for treatment‚ there’s no evidence ivermectin treats COVID-19. “There’s a lot of misinformation around‚ and you may have heard that it’s okay to take large doses of ivermectin. That is wrong.” FDA The FDA and several state officials say they’ve seen an uptick in calamitous use of the drugs‚ particularly tablets used to treat parasitic worms in horses. While ivermectin is approved for humans to treat certain skin conditions (rosacea) and certain external parasites like head lice‚ the FDA warns this ivermectin is different than the one used in animals. On Friday‚ the Mississippi Department of Health was forced to send out a warning to residents about the dangers of the drug after several poisonings. The Mississippi Poison Control Center said at least 70% of recent ivermectin-related calls are tied to people taking livestock or animal formulations they bought a livestock supply stores or through online markets. Eighty-five percent of callers had mild symptoms — these include rash‚ nausea‚ vomiting‚ and abdominal pain — but one person needed evaluation because of how much they’d taken. More severe dangers of ivermectin ingestion include neurologic disorders‚ seizures‚ coma and death. Use of ivermectin should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor for an FDA-approved use. Regardless of the usage and prescription‚ the FDA warns ivermectin overdose is still possible. Possible interaction with other medications is also a possibility. I highlighted the key parts. A 70% SURGE in Ivermectin Poison Center calls sounds like a lot doesn’t it? NPR even reports a 245% surge!  Oh my! Sounds bad until you realize according to NPR that the 245% surge is going from 133 calls to 459 calls….NATIONWIDE! According to the National Poison Data System (NPDS)‚ which collects information from the nation’s 55 poison control centers‚ there was a 245% jump in reported exposure cases from July to August — from 133 to 459. Yes folks‚ out of 333 MILLION people‚ there were 459 calls to poison centers. So 0.00000137% of the population. And those are just calls. According to the bold part of the Channel 4 article‚ 85% of those people who called or had symptoms had MILD symptoms like a rash. The horror! According to the article‚ only ONE person needed a further evaluation. But is this what you hear in the MSM? No. If you listed only to the MSM fear-porn‚ you’d think we had a crisis of Ivermectin deaths. The truth is the polar opposite. Anyone else REALLY tired of being lied to? It’s why I’m here. I will continue to shout the truth from the rooftops! But I’m not done yet. Did you know that Ivermectin has actually been listed even by the corrupt WHO as one of the most “essential medicines” out there? It’s true‚ you can read it right here until they take it down. But I’m not done yet! Let’s cut right to the chase and go to a medical journal to see the true toxicity data on Ivermectin in humans. Seems like something JOURNALISTS should do‚ don’t you think? Let’s go to INCHEM.org‚ the WHO’s own website for “Internationally Peer Reviewed Chemical Safety Information”. They lay it out in black and white and even a non-medical person like me can understand it. Now let’s go down to Section 7.2 of their report which is about Toxicity in Humans: I’m going to bold the key part: 7.2 Toxicity 7.2.1 Human data 7.2.1.1 Adults Amounts approaching the therapeutic doses in animals (100 to 200 ðg/kg bodyweight) are not hazardous to humans. Ingestions of large quantities (10 to 100 times the animal therapeutic dosage) may produce symptoms resembling those observed in animal toxicology studies at high toxic levels. An adult female accidentally self-injected a small quantity (approximately 200 ðg/kg) subcutaneously. Twelve hours later she experienced colicky pain with nausea but recovered within 12 hours (MSD‚ 1988). Clinical studies of oral ivermectin given in doses from 2 to 200 ðg/kg (maximum 12 mg) have shown a pattern of adverse experiences that included only one serious event (transient stupor). The remaining adverse experiences were considered not serious and were chiefly of the type expected based on the characteristics of the underlying disease and the responses seen after treatment with other microfilaricidal drugs‚ except for reports of "depression" (not psychiatrically tested) in four patients in open studies (MSD‚ 1988). 7.2.1.2 Children A 16-month-old boy weighing 15 kg ingested approximately 100 to 130 mg of ivermectin (as an injectable solution). Ten hours post-ingestion he had mydriasis in one pupil‚ with frequent vomiting‚ pallor‚ 35°C temperature‚ tachycardia‚ somnolence and variable blood pressure. He developed urticaria the following day‚ and had recovered after three days (MSD‚ 1988). Let’s start with the very first line: even if you take the ANIMAL dosage‚ it is “not hazardous to humans”. Case closed folks. Seriously‚ why is this not front page news? Is it because Ivermectin WORKS and actually treats COVID-19 and they can’t let that happen? Just asking. How soon will it be do you think before they take down the WHO website or “edit” it? Good thing I took screenshots! Ok‚ now to address the question everyone is asking: how can I get it? Here is a new update from the FLCCC‚ which stands for Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance. From their page “Prevention and Treatment Protocols” I give you the following: I also highlight their disclaimer: And then you can TAP HERE to get the full list of doctors who can assist you. And if that doesn’t work‚ I have a second source. Let’s go to America’s Frontline Doctors‚ who as their name suggests‚ are on the frontline of this battle. They took an oath to heal their patients and they believe many of the things the MSM wants to scare you away from may actually help heal you. Not my words‚ theirs…..take a look: From their website: Tap here to go to their site. And here is even more‚ also from America’s Frontline Doctors….. Here is a graphic that has been circulating: And now let’s go right to their website…. Here is what they’re calling their Wellness Protocol and it sure seems very normal and common sense to me‚ how about you? Then we have their Treatment Options‚ which again look very reasonable. Folks‚ I’m not going to tell you what to do or not do‚ you have to make up your own mind and consult with your own doctor. But as a non-medical person‚ doesn’t this stuff sound like a good idea? And here it is in a diagram: I will reiterate here once again what they posted on their website: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Every situation is unique and every person must check with his or her own physician‚ especially if you are taking any other medication. Good advice.  For everyone. If you are interested in where to buy some of these items‚ scroll down and I have links for you to some of the best ones. Want even more? Then you need to hear from my friend Chris Burres who joined me last weekend on my show to talk about the power of C60. No‚ he’s not saying it treats COVID or cures COVID. But he is saying it appears to supercharge your immune system and help your body in many different ways…..anyone else interested in that? Me too‚ and that’s why I had him on my show. I had a lot of questions for him about C60 and I found the whole thing fascinating! Yes‚ I (Noah) personally take C60 and I’ve been taking it for over a year now. I first started hearing about it online about a year ago and I did my own research on it to find out what it is‚ where can I get it‚ and is it really that good….? First‚ let me give you my disclaimer once again in bold font: I’m not a doctor and I’m not giving you medical advice.  I’m not telling you this is going to treat or cure any condition you have.  I’m just telling you what I have personally experienced.  So here’s what I found. I found that C60 is a powerful antioxidant often described as the “perfect carbon molecule”. It’s an antioxidant that has been measured to be 172x more powerful than Vitamin C!  How about that? Not only is it an antioxidant‚ but it’s an anti-viral and an anti-bacterial and an anti-inflammatory. I’ll tell you this….ever since I saw the Deep State going after Carbon and trying to tax carbon emissions with their Al-Gore Carbon Tax‚ I immediately knew one thing:  I bet Carbon is actually pretty good for you! Turns out I was right. Especially the Carbon-60 “perfect carbon molecule.” So once I learned more about it‚ I then set out to find where to buy it from the most reputable company. I found there are a lot of companies selling C60 that might actually be bad for you and toxic‚ so I found the one that has the highest standards and safest‚ most continually-tested product out there….and that was C60 Evo. I’ve been personally taking C60 for over a year and feel amazing so in light of all the health issues plaguing our nation right now‚ I decided I’d have one of the founders of the company on my show to break all this down. Chris Burres was kind enough to speak with me today (on a weekend) and I thought it was a WONDERFUL discussion! I learned a lot myself…. He explains what C60 is‚ why its discovery won a Nobel prize‚ and the benefits many people experience when taking it. I believe in this product so much after using it for a year I asked the company if I could actually become an affiliate and get all of you a discount…. And they agreed! So watch the video below and then scroll down to grab my code which will get you 10% if you want to try it. Watch here on Rumble: To visit their website go to https://www.c60evo.com/welovetrump/ Use promo code EVNOAH to save 10%. Backup here on YouTube: To visit their website go to https://www.c60evo.com/welovetrump/ Use promo code EVNOAH to save 10%. Want even more on an immune-boosting health plan? Look no further than my friend Clif High. Clif has routinely promoted C60 in the past and here is even more of what he recommends. Take a look: Vaxx repair protocol… pic.twitter.com/stvjmbbCmn — clif (@clif_high) August 11‚ 2021 If that Tweet gets taken down‚ here is a screenshot of what he posted: I’m going to give you my disclaimer once again….. DISCLAIMER: I’m not a doctor and I don’t practice medicine. And neither is Clif! Neither of us is giving you medical advice. Ok? Ok. I’m just reporting on what others have said. But let’s be honest….I think I can probably do better than the “doctors” like Dr. Fraudci‚ Dr. Birxx who lie to you and serve you up a big heaping pile of propaganda! You can probably take whatever they tell you to do and just do the opposite and you’d probably be pretty close to an ideal course of action! So no‚ I’m not a doctor‚ but if being a doctor puts you in the same class as Dr. FRAUDci‚ then I take not being a doctor as a badge of honor. I’m a reporter. I simply report what I hear and see from others. To paraphrase a once great network: I report‚ you decide! But what I can report is that it sure looks like some very basic stuff can drastically help you recover and protect your body going forward! Vitamin C‚ Vitamin D‚ Chaga Mushroom Tea‚ C60‚ and of course hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin may be highly effective! If you scroll down‚ I have links for you. And let’s consider the worst case scenario…..taking more vitamins is almost never a bad thing‚ right? Your body needs them regardless of what virus is floating around out there. As long as you don’t take too much of the fat-soluble vitamins‚ it’s almost NEVER a bad thing to give your body more vitamins. Now let me give you a little more background on Clif and why he’s making these recommendations…. Watch this video where Clif High explains what the spike protein is actually doing to your body‚ why it is definitely a bio-weapon‚ and how each of the items listed above can help: [iframe src=”https://www.bitchute.com/embed/sbls9aO7kys6/” width=”100%” height=”360″] Here is one more where he goes into even more detail and in this one he talks about the power of C60 and why you need to get some! Ever since you were a kid‚ you were told to get your vitamins! It’s basic advice that was good then and is still good now! You need large doses of the right kind of Vitamin C‚ 10-15‚000 IU’s of Vitamin D to maintain certain blood levels‚ and then Clif recommends C60 too. Watch the interview here from Rumble (they discuss it in the first 10 minutes) and then scroll down for links to where you can get the best of each item: If you want to follow Clif’s advice‚ here are some links to the products I like to use. Unfortunately‚ I can’t give you a link to NAC on Amazon because Amazon banned it. One of the oldest and most trusted supplements in the bodybuilding industry and Amazon suddenly banned it right now. Interesting. So we go with the rest of the list…. First is Glutathione: You want to get “Liposomal” Vitamin C‚ very important. And in case that sells out‚ which tends to happen‚ this is another good Liposomal Vitamin C: Now on to Vitamin D. Here is my current favorite and the one I personally take: And a backup Vitamin D3: And Chaga Mushroom Tea: And here is the Zinc Balance: And we end with C60. As I mentioned above‚ I’ve been personally taking C60 for over a year and I have not came down with COVID.  Not saying it treats or prevents COVID‚ I’m just saying my experience. Regardless of COVID‚ I love taking it and have noticed multiple benefits. Here’s what many people have reported: C60 is a powerful antioxidant (172x the power of Vitamin C)‚ antiviral‚ antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.  I liked it so much I actually contacted the company and got everyone who is reading this a deal. The company is called C60Evo. Go to their website here and then be sure to use promo code EVNOAH and you’ll get 10% off your order! I love this stuff and I think you will too. Cheers to good health and a big thank you to Clif High for putting out this information! No‚ I’m not promising you won’t get COVID‚ but I am saying that TAKING YOUR VITAMINS and powerful ANTIOXIDANTS is a good idea! Be smart. Be safe. Be healthy!

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I have to thank my old friend Greg for turning me on to the German progressive band‚ Triumvirat. And boy‚ have I always been glad he did. Progressive rock is a sub-genre of rock. One sub-genre progressive rock is Krautrock‚ which was what Triumvirat played. Also called “Kosmische Musik” (translated from German: “cosmic music”)‚ Krautrock was birthed in West Germany during the tail end of the 1960s. This form of prog-layered psychedelic rock was fueled by electronica‚ rendered in long‚ avant-garde compositions. Quite often the songs employed machine-perfect arpeggiation (also called ‘hypnotic’ and ‘throbbing’) rhythms‚ as much created by early tape machine experimentation as synths. Bands from this school of music include Can‚ Ash Ra Tempel‚ Kraftwerk‚ and Tangerine Dream‚ to name just a few. But Triumvirat is an unusual band working within this genre as they don’t so much adopt the pulsating rhythms used in typical Krautrock‚ or at least they don’t to the extent bands like Kraftwerk or Tangerine Dream do (Tangerine Dream provided the kinetic sexy soundtrack to the mega-hit movie Risky Business — notably in that infamous scene where Tom Cruise and Rebecca DeMornay do it on the choo choo). Instead‚ they stuck more to an Emerson‚ Lake‚ and Palmer approach. In fact‚ the band‚ a trio of musicians led by keyboardist Jürgen Fritz‚ were often compared to ELP. And while I admit that Fritz’s organ and synth sounds are very Emersonian‚ his playing and the band are their own entity. Illusions of A Double Dimple‚ Triumvirat’s sophomore release‚ was their breakthrough. In fact‚ it earned the band an opening slot on Fleetwood Mac’s U.S. tour of 1974‚ introducing the Cologne Germany trio to a worldwide fan base. Their next album‚ Spartacus is often regarded as their high-water mark of playing matched with popularity. I agree it’s a damn good concept album‚ though Illusions works better for me. Even this early in Triumvirat’s career‚ they had already endued some personnel changes. After releasing their first album‚ Mediterranean Tales‚ in 1972‚ bassist and vocalist Hans Pape officially left the band‚ although he does play and sing on the first side of the album. The two remaining members‚ drummer Hans Bathelt and Fritz‚ returned to the studio with guitarist‚ bassist‚ vocalist Helmut Köllen and spent six months recording Illusions On A Double Dimple. Enlisting the talents of horn players‚ a string quartet‚ and choir‚ Triumvirat were undeterred by the lackluster success of their last studio album — their debut — shouldering on with even more bombast‚ expense‚ and fear to their label. Illusions On A Double Dimple employs jazz‚ classical‚ ballads‚ and deep groove organ-led rocking. The album is split one conceptual suite to a side‚ with nearly 24 minutes taken up by the six parts of the album’s title track. Just under one minute of opener “Flashback” is Fritz playing some beautiful Steinway grand piano under a high warble of Köllen’s vocal opening the tale. Then we get some piano harp flicks (akin to “Take a Pebble” by ELP) and the snapping beat of very trembly bass and piano arpeggios. Then organ and drums come in to drive the main melody of next song‚ “Schooldays.” The backing vocalists come in here for the first time as Fritz floats in some Moog lines with his organ. This section ends on a dime‚ and we get Fritz piano trilling again‚ with some sailing single lead lines to bring us into “Triangle.” Yes‚ this is where you could make the ELP comparisons as Fritz manages piano plodding with Bathelt and Pape as they keep a simple rhythm to his layered synth leads floating atop…at least for the beginning of the tune. Then‚ at about the three-minute mark‚ Bathelt begins an assault on snare and tom that counters the complete frenzy of Fritz’s organ runs‚ some string spikes and the occasional quick breaks of “Ah’s” reminding me of similar moments at the beginning of Yes’ “Close To The Edge.” Triumvirat will employ this again on the second side. The band rides a central theme at the four-minute mark. Still‚ mostly it is Bathelt’s moment wailing to a spoken moment of the narrator admitting he was “sacked last Friday‚” then we get into a dark piano slower passage of “Illusions‚” and more of that odd snapping from Bathelt (which quick frankly does not work so well in this halting darker moment). The chorus and keys rise around the minor chords and the narrator’s melancholy over losing his job‚ but this doesn’t last long as we get into the full pop beat and main organ melody of “Simplicity.” Yes‚ the bass is still too trembly for my tastes‚ reminding me of the unfortunate sound Greg Lake wrestled from his eight-string Alembic “Scorpion” bass on Emerson‚ Lake &; Palmer In Concert. More lower end would have balanced out nicely between all the drum snapping and organ wailing‚ but the backing “nah nah’s” and drive of the whole concoction changes things up nicely enough. The piano break in the bridge sounds very Beatlesque. More “nah nah’s” slip in at the end into that trilling piano again‚ single synth lines and bass into big hits of everything thrown at the wall as all the melodies reload into “Last Dance.” Fritz certainly makes the case that his band is following an organ-led prog trio tradition‚ and one can’t help but notice how truly fleet of finger he is. If you thought you had enough piano trilling‚ organ wailing‚ snapping snares‚ and “ahh’s‚” wait until you get the full-frontal opening of the second side‚ the wry telling of “Mister Ten Percent.” Köllen’s manning bass‚ acoustic‚ electrics‚ and vocals here‚ across some very wild and often slightly longer-than-need-be jamming. Very much like Nectar’s Recycled‚ the first side of Illusions On A Double Dimple has more cohesiveness to its concept‚ while the second side is not as tightly rendered. Nevertheless‚ this entire album sports some great songs and brilliant performances‚ plus a full realization of both The Cologne Opera House Orchestra and horns from the Kurt Edelhagen Brass Section on this side. “Maze” gets us going with Fritz’s wild piano runs‚ those Yes-like “ahh’s” full stops‚ and again Bathelt rolling round his drums to set the central theme. Two minutes in‚ things get darker after a big synth-stopping sweep‚ and we get a full piano drop-off into “Dawning.” After some pretty piano trilling on the higher octave‚ there comes the growly over-the-top vocal and snap of staccato drums of “Bad Deal.” There are as much slicing strings here as a jazzy section sax solo‚ then we are into a few squishy synth lines bringing the “Roundabout” section to the fore. Here is lots of organ and drum interplay‚ and although masterfully played‚ I find it doesn’t have much of a purpose beyond showing off the bands’ dexterity. But there is a bass solo moment where it sounds as if the loose strings might just fly off at any second‚ which I love‚ especially seeing how it gives the listener a much-needed break from all the jamming. We are all too soon back to the two main melodies via organ interplay‚ where again‚ things go on longer than they need. “Lucky Girl” is interesting‚ first rendered by a strummed acoustic. Sure‚ I don’t need to make any more comparisons to ELP or other prog when it comes to this band‚ let alone do I need to remind one they named another song here “Roundabout.” But Fritz and company are obviously playing this tune tongue-in-cheek‚ the song closely named after you-know-what ELP classic as well as the single synth line reminiscent of ELP’s big first hit. Köllen’s vocal here is especially spot on‚ his best here actually‚ singing straight as he is and not adopting a growly character. But once again I feel‚ Triumvirat drags the tune out a little longer than need be. Fritz takes his time modulating his organ down to “Million Dollars‚” the last part of “Mister Ten Percent.” This is where the orchestra and horns really come in‚ the backing vocals too‚ and although‚ once again‚ nobody here seems able to get out of their own way enough to have edited this down‚ this is top-notch prog playing of the era. Things smash to a rather abrupt conclusion. Wrung out from all the speedy playing‚ the over-the-top drumming‚ a thick concept plodding across each side‚ and Fritz’s flying fingers‚ I will admit Illusions On A Double Dimple is a heavy listen. But it is one worth your time‚ as is diving deeper into Triumvirat’s other releases as well as the wide range of bands that fall under the Krautrock genre still making music today. ~ Ralph Greco‚ Jr. The post Triumvirat | Illusions On A Double Dimple – Lost Gem first appeared on VintageRock.com.