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Whether we are going to work or planning a journey where time management is important, we tend to rely on the use of an alarm clock. A history of this accursed timepiece is probably not worth delving into, but maybe looking at the way we react to them is.

Most people’s morning starts with a buzz, ring, radio or any other loud and intrusive noise that awakens us from a perfect slumber. Doesn’t it drive you crazy when this sadistic instrument ends what maybe a peaceful and pleasant dream that has made your night’s sleep more relaxing?

Here is my first question: Do you agree that alarm clocks nowadays and by that I mean the digital variety, always have a “snooze” button? I call this a cheat device because I thought the whole object of an alarm clock was to awaken you – to rise from your bed – at the point of the alarm being set off. You may say that we have that extra seven minutes or so to finally wake up, gather our thoughts and then face the day’s tasks in a more refreshed way.

This may be so but, if it is the case, cast your minds back a few years, and think about the last generation of alarm clocks. The two-bell clockwork variety! The bells were situated on top of the clock itself. The principle was the same, but in fact, when the alarm sounded by means of a monstrous little hammer clattering noisily between the two bells, the only way to turn it off was to move a swivelling little hook, that caught the hammer and stopped its vile noise.

Now, unpleasant as it may have been to hear this fire engine type noise on a dark winter’s morning, it was nevertheless an indication to you that you simply had to get up. No extra snoozes, no thought-gathering, up and out of it fella, get your body into gear!

Has technology improved the alarm clock? I am not so sure. True we have digital equipment now that can have all manner of liquid crystal displays, features that wouldn’t be out of place on a Moon orbiter, yet they all do the same thing – get us to move from one of most comfortable and comforting positions of the day.

I think the alarm clock manufacturers have bowed to public pressure with the snooze button. I don’t think the “human alarm clock”, like an RSM in the army, would expect to come back after seven minutes to gently re-awaken his charges.

It is the same with the alarm clock. It is my considered opinion that once the thing starts making a noise, we should get up. Why you may ask?

I find the answer not only simple but very practical. Today’s alarm clocks are generally powered by electricity and most of them have a battery alarm back-up. Before my final conclusion, ask yourself honestly, how often do you make sure the battery is kept up to date for the efficient use of this back-up feature? My whole point is that most places in the world are susceptible to power failure at some time or other and, you can pretty well guarantee that the power will fail when you have set the alarm to go off for a critical appointment or journey.

My answer is: use the two-bell variety – if you can find one. At least you may reassure yourself that once you have wound it up -it will not fail. I trust with this lighthearted look at an everyday “nightmare”, you feel that you may sleep a little more easily.

Sweet dreams!

Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Alarm Clocks

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For large convoys or troop movements small unmanned area vehicles would fly 1/4 mile on either side of the convoy with the chemical canisters to deploy in case of any incoming robotic insect swarm. This would protect the troops and the convoy from the future new weapons of the modern Net-Centric Battle Space. Consider this in 2006 and support our troops.

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Their Last Goodbye!

People went about their daily routine unaware that an earthquake or Tsunami was about to strike. Mothers walked their children to school, fathers kissed their wives and children goodbye as they left for work, unaware that this was their last and that their worst nightmare was about to begin. Everything seemed normal. There was no indication or warning that the capital of Lisbon was about to be swallowed up into history.

Was it predicted?

It was predicted that there would be signs in the sun, moon, and stars and that the powers in heaven would be shaken. The sun would be black as sackcloth of hair, the moon as blood, and the stars will fall from heaven, indicating that the God of creation will soon appear for the second time. These prophecies were fulfilled before the nineteenth century. Then, in 1755 the most horrific earthquake ever recorded by mortal man took place, commonly known as the Lisbon earth.

It quaked mightily.

The earthquake extended to the greater part of Europe, Africa, and America. It was also felt in Greenland, The West Indies, Madeira, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, and Ireland. It pervaded no less than four million square miles. The shock was almost as severe in Africa as it was in Europe. Algiers was almost destroyed. A village near Morocco, with approximately 10,000 people, was engulfed as a result of this earthquake. A large wave swept over Spain and Africa swallowing up cities and causing destruction to a great magnitude.

Most Affected.

Spain and Portugal were most affected by the extreme violence of the earthquake. The wave in Cadiz was sixty feet high, and the highest mountains in Portugal were shaken from their foundations some even opening up their summits. As these mountains split, large masses were thrown down into nearby valleys engulfing them in flames.

Sound of Thunder Underground!

The sound of thunder was heard underground in Lisbon. Then, a violent shock threw down the greater part of the city. One minute later, 60,000 people lost their lives.

Sea Pretended

The sea reseeded into its boundary, then rolled in again, rising more than 50 feet! Unfortunately, a large number of people took shelter on a newly built marble quay, believing that they were beyond the reach of fallen ruins, but then suddenly, the quay sank and everyone perished. Not one dead body resurfaced.

It happened on a Holy day.

The earthquake came on a holy day. The churches and convents were filled with worshipers, hardly any one escaped as these large buildings and houses fell. Two hours later, fire broke out in a rage of violence that the city was completely desolated. The terror was indescribable. The people were terrified beyond tears. They ran in every direction, delirious with horror and astonishment! They beat their faces and breasts as they cried; ‘The world’s at an end!’

How could Mothers forget?

Mothers forgot their children while they ran with their crucifix images. Many ran to the churches for protection, but in vain! Images, priests, and people were all buried in the ruins of the city. It was estimated that, on the day, 90,000 people lost their lives.

The Dark Day.

In 1780, an unexplained phenomenon occurred. The whole visible heavens and atmosphere in New England was darkened. The Sun rose clear but soon it was overcast. Lighting flashed, thunder rolled, and a little rain fell. Then, a heavy black cloud spread over the entire sky only a few minutes later. Peoples’ minds were filled with awe, fear and anxiety. The day became so dark that people started returning from work. Candles were lit, fowls retired to their roosts, cattle gathered at the pasture bars, frogs croaked, birds sang their evenings songs, and bats flew about. However, people knew that night had not come! Ministers of the gospel knew that the darkness was supernatural and was a Scriptural based prophecy. The darkness was so dense that people could not tell the hour by watch or clock, to do so, they had to light a candle.

Warning!

As people, we are commissioned to watch for the signs of Christ’s Second Advent and we are to rejoice as we see Bible prophecies being fulfilled. This indicates that Christ is about to burst the clouds of heaven. Christ points his followers to the budding trees of spring because when the trees starts to bud the world knows that summer is near. Likewise, when you see Bible prophecies come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is soon to come!

Parting Cry!

Wake up! Don’t delay, because the sky is about to unleash its mysteries.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Veronique Belmar, BSc (Hons) Health Sciences, Psychology, lecturer, writer, and author of “Words of Life” (http://www.wordsoflifegh.com). At present I’m reading for a Masters (MSc) degree (Science and Medicine of Athletic Performance) at The University of Oxford.

At the age of fourteen I started reading the Holy Scriptures. I read about the creation of the world and all the Bible Stories, the death of Christ, His resurrection, His second coming, the judgment, and the prophecies of the Bible. I also read many other religious books, listened to the gospel, and to gospel music, go to church, play a musical instrument, and have been a literature evangelist for many years. Because of my involvement in all of these things, I discovered about the Lisbon earthquake and its devastating effect on the lives of thousands of people. Now I am able to tell and help others prepare for the time of trouble that has never been or existed since the world came into existence and the Lisbon Tsunami is one of the signs of the end.