Exorcists in urgent demand to combat upsurge in Satanism and the occult

The Catholic church is facing an ’emergency’ need for more exorcists due to a rise in Satanism, black magic and the occult.

Church experts say more priests need to be recruited as exorcists because of the growing need to fight the forces of darkness and evil.

In the UK, the Catholic Church blamed Harry Potter, alcohol and pornography on a rise in the number of exorcisms.

Psychologist Dr Valter Cascioli is the scientific consultant to the International Association of Exorcists which is endorsed by the Vatican.

He is unequivocal when he talks about the urgent need for more priests who are capable of carrying out exorcisms.

Occult

Dr Cascioli said: “The lack of exorcists is a real emergency.

“There is a pastoral emergency as a result of a significant increase in the number of diabolical possessions that exorcist priests are confronting.

“The number of people who take part in occult and satanic practices, which lead to serious physical, psychological and spiritual damages, is constantly rising.”

He also wants a permanent university level training college where Catholic priests could learn how to counter the malign influence of the Devil.

Dr Cascioli teaches courses in exorcism at the Pontifical University of Regina Apostolorum, in Rome.

He added: “The number of exorcists has increased in recent years, but there are still not enough to deal with a dramatic situation that affects, above all, young people who use the internet a lot.

Evil

“There is a growing number of requests for help from people who are directly or indirectly struck by evil.

“It is dangerous to underestimate a phenomenon that is caused by the direct actions of the devil, but also by a decline in faith and values.”

Rome-based exorcist, Father Ildebrando Di Fulvio, said people possessed by the devil often vomited metal objects or undigested food and gibbered in Aramaic, ancient Greek or Latin.

Father Gary Thomas, the official exorcist of the diocese of San Jose in northern California, said that in the past 10 years he has performed 50 to 60 exorcisms.

He added: “I am a full-time pastor and this is a very intense ministry. Almost every free night that I have is taken up with exorcisms.”

Last year a week-long exorcism conference in Rome was attended by 160 Catholic priests from around the world, who heard that demonic possession is very real.

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Brad Pitt Voluntarily Submits To Drug Test, “Cooperating Fully” With Investigators

Brad Pitt voluntarily endured a drug test to cooperate with the Department of Children and Family Services.

Angelina Jolie filed for divorce just after their two year wedding anniversary. The couple spent 12 years together and has six kids. The basis of the divorce is about Brad Pitt’s behavior during an altercation that happened on board their private plane on September 14.

Authorities started an investigation, headed by County DCFS in LA after receiving an anonymous tip of the incident. Angelina accused the 52 year old actor of “getting physical’ and “verbally abusive”. The accusation concerns an event involving their eldest son, 15 year old Maddox and Pitt.

DCFS spokesperson told People that a drug test is “very standard” in an abuse investigation. Federal Bureau of Investigation created its own analysis and most likely will not recommend further investigation.

Brad “in the worst possible light”

A source close to Pitt told People that, “He takes the matter very seriously and says he did not commit any abuse on his children”. They said it saddens them that the allegations portray Pitt “in the worst possible light.”

Greenspoon Marder’s criminal law practice group’s chairman said, “I find it very hard to believe that they would take action with the facts that have been presented, given the fact that I don’t believe the child received any injuries”.

With all the legal battles, “Brad Pitt has been interviewed and is cooperating fully. The case remains open”, as another source supported Pitt.

Someone well informed on the details of the circumstances said beforehand that Pitt never struck Maddox. Rather, he “made contact” with the boy “in the shoulder area.” The informant declared, “There was absolutely no physical injury to him.”

The reason for the DCFS investigation stems from a requirement to check into anything reported. Stephanie I. Blum, certified family law specialist said, “A representative of DCFS will advise the individual of the complaints/allegations against him or her but will do so in such a way as to protect the identity of the reporting individual.”

DCFS’s decision on the truth of the allegations comes at the conclusion of the investigation. If the charges lack veracity, then DCFS finally closes the case.

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Clinton Promises to Hit Back Against Foreign Hackers

The United States will act in response to foreign hacking the same as any other attack to its sovereignty, vows Hillary Clinton.

There are legitimate questions as to how the US government should defend itself after a cyber attack. As of the moment, the Obama administration is still writing its rulebook.

Identifying who’s responsible remains to be a challenge as there are a number of usual suspects. These range from bored teenagers to cybercriminals and foreign hackers. Making it more difficult is the fact that experienced hackers can cover their tracks and also lead security experts astray.

Cybersecurity experts were surprised when Clinton made aggressive remarks about retaliating with political, economic or even military measures. Her aggressive strategy propositions ran against the State Departments policy of avoiding open conflict since it may muddle diplomatic efforts.

When asked during the presidential debate how she would respond to cyberattacks, Clinton said, “We’re going to have to make it clear that we don’t want to use the kinds of tools that we have. We don’t want to engage in a different kind of warfare. But we will defend the citizens of this country.”

Cybersecurity was at the forefront of the national security segment of the presidential debate for the first time. This thereby proves its current political significance. It also highlights the fact that the next president will influence the 21st century cyberwarfare policies. This includes establishing rules on how the US responds to foreign hackers.

While Trump has not issued any official position on the subject, Clinton confronts the matter in one and a half pages of her 288-page campaign book.

Just recently, in the midst of the presidential race, there were a rash of hacks on government sites. Cybersecurity firms, Democrats and Clinton blamed these attacks on Russia. The White House is struggling over how to counter hacking. Some officials said it was an attempt to undermine voter confidence in the election.

Still learning the ropes

Former general counsel for the National Security Agency said that they are in the very early stages of developing the rules by the benefit of the attacks that they saw.

He added that responding is a challenge: “How do you know who’s responsible for the attack and to what extent are the cyber actors even susceptible to the normal responses like economic or diplomatic pressure?”

Clinton’s stand on cybersecurity started while she was with the State Department. At that time, she created the Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues to handle diplomacy and cyber rules.

According to Christopher Painter, who served as the office’s coordinator since its launch, there was no other office in the world like it when it was created 5 years ago.
Now there are 25 counterparts around the world and more on the way.

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US Doctor Suspended for Using Vaccine on Children Made of Cat Saliva and Vodka

CHICAGO – Medical regulators from Illinois have suspended the license of a suburban doctor from Chicago. Initial reports indicate that the doctor administers patients with a modified vaccine containing cat saliva and vodka.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation executed the emergency action in the interest of public safety in the documents signed by acting director Jessica Baer.

Health care providers complained that Dr. Ming Te Lin is giving unapproved oral version of childhood shots. Investigators made a quick search at his office in Flossmoor. Investigators then arrived at a cluttered, unsterile office and found a box filled with vials and tube that Dr. Lin was using to make his own vaccines.

Charts recovered showed the patients who received the unapproved oral vaccines which included a seven-day-old infant. Lin is also being investigate for signing state forms certifying his pediatric patients received their conventional shots. The actual shots administered to the patients was actually his concoction and not the approved conventional vaccines.

Dr. Lin also informed the investigators that he has been preparing alternative vaccines for children for more than a decade already.

Lin also told investigators that he adds alcohol and sometimes cat saliva collected using a swab on a cat’s mouth. This mixture is used for patients with allergies.

He told investigators that he uses a device called the“WaveFront 2000”.  The contraption makes sure that the vaccines are detoxified and free from mercury.

Children, especially those patients who has a history of autism, eczema or neurological disorder receives his “special” mixture. Dr. Lin administers the vaccine either orally or through a nasal spray.

Unapproved Procedures

The Food and Drug Administration has not approved Lin’s methods. Furthermore, his process is not even considered as a legitimate medical practice. He has also failed to inform his patients of the risk involved by not following the standard vaccine guidelines.

The Medical Disciplinary Board is set to hear Lin’s case on October 11 in Chicago.

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From Explosive Smartphones to Self-destructing Washing Machines. . . Samsung is on Its Way to Ending Q3 of 2016 with a Blast…and Not in a Good Way.

Samsung’s woe’s seem to come at the most crucial times and it’s not making it easy for the company to move forward at the pace they would have wanted to.  After the exploding battery issue with the Note 7, now it’s their top-loading washing machine that is having some issues.

According to Consumer Reports on Wednesday has suspended their “recommended status” for all of the Samsung top-loading washing machine. Consumer Reports is a non-profit organization that reviews and rates products and services based on the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Samsung has revealed that they were in “active discussions” with the Consumer Product Safety Commission of the US about the issues on some of the Top Loading washing machines. Safety concerns are at the forefront of the discussions as a number of owners complained about the strong vibrations that caused the machine to break into pieces.

Samsung said that affected machines are those that were made between March 2011 to April 2016.

The affected machines may show “abnormal vibrations” when users wash bulky or water resistant items. There is a high probability of “personal injury or property damage,” resulting from the issue. Samsung however did not provide further details into how exactly would the conditions occur.

Samsung stated, “It is important to note that Samsung customers have completed hundreds of millions of loads without incident since 2011.”

Customer’s Complaint

Consumer complaints filed at the CPSC described the machine issues as “loud and Destructive”. With one consumer reported that after she added a small load into the machine, “the whole house shook”.

One user reported. “The machine jumped forward about 2 feet and turned 90 degrees. It slammed into the dryer, leaving a huge dent in the side of it. The force was so powerful, it ripped the electrical outlet from it’s screws and bent it to the side.”

Samsung for it’s part says the company is working with CPSC and are “working on a remedy for affected consumers that will help ensure there are no further incidents.”

Samsung has not yet recovered from the Galaxy Note 7 battery issue. The company said that half of the total number of Note 7’s in the U.S. were returned.

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Philippine Ex Presidential Candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago Dies of Cancer

Miriam Defensor Santiago, Philippine most sought after ex-presidential candidate succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 71. Her husband said in an interview that Miriam “died peacefully” in a hospital in Manila on Thursday morning.

The former judge and senator sought presidency twice, prior to the last elections, in 1992 and 1998. Having lung cancer did not stop the former senator as she boldly held office before running for presidency.

Miriam Santiago, known as the Iron Lady of Filipino politics was born in Iloilo City. She announced to her supporters that she was suffering from stage four lung cancer in 2014.

Furthermore, she needed to turn down a judicial position at the International Criminal Court because of her illness.

Miriam’s blunt and daring style helps her unflinchingly stand on major issues on corruption. She was known to have a quick wit and courageous statement in court even at rallies. Miriam is Philippine’s feisty senator whose trademarks were her frank and fearless style of speech.

According to Rico Hizon of BBC News, “In my days starting out as a reporter in the Philippines, I remember she was always accommodating. She would joke gamely with the Philippine media.”

‘The best president we never had’

A Facebook post from local media network, GMA News Agency it drew more than 300,000 reactions and 50,000 comments.

Filipinos flooded social media with tributes to the late Senator; describing her as the best president the Philippines “never had”.

One Facebook user, Cedric Pazcoguin posted, “We just lost a great woman, a great Filipino and a great public servant. Rest in peace, madam senator,”
Ruby Ann del Rosario, Miriam’s supporter from Manila said “My heart is broken but I am finding comfort to the fact that she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Rest in perfect peace – our nation will surely treasure your legacy forever,”

Other posted similar quotes like Kharl Ferrer, who may have best described Philippine’s sentiment. He posted “You could have been one of our greatest presidents. This is a very sad day for the Philippines. We lost a gem”.

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Obama Says Congress Veto of Saudi 9/11 Bill a Mistake

US President Barack Obama has said that congress made a mistake by overruling his veto on Wednesday and put into effect a bill that allows legal action versus Saudi Arabia over the 9/11 attacks.

Therefore, he said that the legislation set a dangerous precedent for individuals around the world to charge the US government.

“It’s a dangerous precedent and it’s an example of why sometimes you have to do what’s hard,” Mr. Obama told CNN on Wednesday. “And, frankly, I wish Congress here had done what’s hard.”

The Justice Against Sponsors to Terrorism, or JASTA bill, finally clears the way for victims to file lawsuits seeking damages from members of the Saudi government who may have played a part in the attacks.

The oil-rich nation has denied any role in the attacks. Fifteen of the nineteen hijackers, however, were Saudi nationals.

Obama contended that putting the bill into law would be harmful to US interests. If other countries passed a similar legislation, US officials, troops and companies may be exposed.

The European Union and other US allies have opposed the bill. Dow Chemical and General Electric also contested it.

Government officials including Secretary of Defense Ash Carter disputed the bill. CIA Director John Brennan said that the bill held “grave implications” for national security.

Political considerations vs “doing the right thing”

The US president also suggested that political considerations were behind the vote.

“If you’re perceived as voting against 9/11 families right before an election, not surprisingly, that’s a hard vote for people to take.” he said on CNN. “But it would have been the right thing to do.”

Obama’s ardent Democratic supporters in congress managed to uphold all prior 11 vetoes. However, most of them linked up with Republicans to oppose him before going on the campaign trail for the November 8 elections.

The Senate voted against the veto 97-1 after the House of Representatives disapproved it 348-77.

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Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Ailes Supported by Ex-Fox Anchor’s Doc

The Ex-Fox anchor, Andrea Tantaros’s therapist backed her allegation for sexual harassment against the former network chairman Roger Ailes. Tantaros happened to tell her therapist about the ordeal two years before she went out publicly. Fox news denied any incident, stating in a court document on Wednesday, that Tantaros just fabricated the story.

Lawyers representing Tantaros filed a statement in behalf of the therapist in New York State court in Manhattan. The court document stated that Tantaros spoke to Dr. Michelle Berdy about the harassment in 2014. She sued Ailes as well as Fox News in August. Fox News is a unit of the multinational mass media, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc.

Multiple complaints coming out

After two decades with Fox News, Ailes resigned after another former anchor, Gretchen Carlson sued him for sexually harassing her. Earlier in September, Fox News agreed to pay Carlson a whopping $20 million settlement in behalf of Ailes.

Since Ailes’s sexual harassment case made public, other women came out to complain. They told several news outlets including New York Magazine, that they too were victims of Ailes. However none of them filed a suit.

The lawsuit includes Ailes and four other Fox News executives. Tantaros claims she was abruptly removed from her show in April. It happened after complaining to top network officials about Ailes sexual advance on her.

Tantaros case filling on Wednesday was in response to Fox News statement in August. The network identified her as “opportunist” and a “wannabe.” She filed the case when the network recently took her off the air after Fox News found out she had written a book without the company’s permission.

Defense in trouble

Judd Burstein, Tantaros lawyer said in an interview on Wednesday, “This blows Fox’s defense out of the water”. In Dr. Berdy’s statement, she said Tantaros was “shocked and devastated”. It was when Tantaros complained to then-senior executive William Shine who disregarded the issue in 2014. According to Dr. Berdy, “Andrea found Shine’s warning ‘not to fight this’ as both very threatening and extremely disturbing”.

Shine succeeded as Fox News Co-President when Ailes resigned.

Case documents filed on Wednesday contain an appeal for the state judge to reject any negotiations by Fox and Ailes. The court scheduled the case for hearing in October.

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Teen Opens Fire at South Carolina School After Killing Father

A fourteen-year-old boy killed his father then opened fire at a school playground in South Carolina on Wednesday, authorities said. The shooter wounded two students and a teacher.

Police accused the teen, whose name was not released, of fatally shooting Jeffrey DeWitt Osborne, his 47-year-old father. He then drove a pick up truck to Townville Elementary School.

Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore said the suspect was crying and upset when he called his grandmother’s cellphone at 1:44pm. According to the grandparents, they could not make out what he was saying so they went to the teenager’s house, which was just a hundred yards away. That’s when they discovered that their son had been shot and their grandson was gone.

Authorities received a 911 call from Townville Elementary School about a minute later.

The shooter drove a vehicle into the school parking lot and instantly started firing the moment he got out, Sheriff John Skipper said.

Tackled by firefighter

Volunteer firefighter Jamie Brock then stopped the teenager as he shot at the school.
Brock pinned down the teen while school staff led children to safety, Anderson County emergency services director Taylor Jones said.

The shooter never entered the building as police arrived within minutes to take the suspect into custody.

Immediately after the shooting, police evacuated the students from the school under armed guard. A bus took them to their waiting parents in a nearby church.

The motive of the shooting is unknown but authorities ruled out race as both the shooter and the victims were white.

A six year-old boy who was shot in the foot and a female teacher who had a shoulder wound were treated and released, said AnMed Health Medical Center Ross Norton. However, another six year-old boy, Jacob Hall, who was shot in the leg, remained in critical condition.

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