Our Times: April 2007

For over 120 years Signs of the times has been driven by one purpose

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Llama vs ebola

Antibodies unique to few mammalian species, including the llama, camel and shark, could help detect biochemical threats from pesticides to diseases like Ebola. A research effort has manipulated a rare type of antibody found in llamas to make an inexpensive and diverse biosensor that can identify and fight many foreign proteins.

Where's the ka-boom?

While it is theoretically possible to set off a petrol fire with a mobile phone, it has never happened. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau studied 243 petrol station fires worldwide between 1993 and 2004 and reported no mobiles were involved. Robert Renkes, a spokesman for the American Petroleum Institute, said, “We have not found a cell phone responsible for any fire since the beginning of mankind.” Even the popular Mythbusters TV show, tried mightily to make a mobile phone explode a chamber full of petrol vapour, and failed.

Big Apple less fat

New York City's board of health voted to phase out most artificial trans fats from restaurants, forcing fast-food restaurants to eliminated trans fats by July 2007. They will be given a three-month grace period before facing fines. Makers of doughnuts and other baked goods will be given until July 2008 to phase out trans fats.

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Is Jesus Michael the Archangel?

Explore the identity of Michael the Archangel in this in-depth article. Discover key biblical evidence, insights from Protestant commentators, and perspectives on whether Michael is a title for Jesus Christ or a distinct angelic being.

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Remember the Sabbath, Keep It Holy

This holiness is not something we bestow upon the day; rather, it is a sanctity declared by God Himself. Just as certain objects, places, and even people were consecrated for divine purposes in Scripture, the Sabbath is a segment of time that God has designated as sacred.

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Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday?

The Sabbath, biblically established as Saturday, remains unchanged in Scripture as the seventh day of rest and worship. Sunday observance arose centuries later due to cultural, political, and religious influences, not a biblical mandate. Discover the historical and theological truths behind this important question.

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The Sabbath Meaning

The Sabbath meaning is more than just a day of rest; it is a divine invitation to step into a sacred rhythm established at creation. From its origin in Genesis to its reaffirmation in Revelation, the Sabbath emerges as a cornerstone of faith that nurtures our relationship with God and others.

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What day is the Sabbath

The Sabbath, according to the Bible, is the seventh day of the week—Saturday—set apart by God at Creation as a day of rest, worship, and renewal.