Millions of birds migrating over Israel

 

Autumn migration season in full swing as wagtails, the harbingers of fall, cross Israeli skies • Some 15,000 lesser spotted eagles (BIRDS OF PREY) passed yesterday • Songbirds migrate by the hundreds of millions.

The migration season is at its peak, and the passage of birds of prey is nearly behind us. Now the songbird migration is beginning, with white and yellow the wagtails crossing Israel on their way south.

"Yesterday, some 15,000 lesser spotted eagles passed over Israeli skies. These are nearly the last eagles that will pass us this migration season," explains Dr. Yoav Perlman, director of the Ornithology Center at the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel.

According to him, "We still have a significant migration of black kites (BIRDS OF PREY) ahead of us, but apart from them, nearly all the large raptors have already passed through."

Dr. Perlman emphasises that raptors make up only a small portion of the total number of migrants that pass over us each migration season. "The truly large numbers are the songbirds, which pass through in the hundreds of millions, both in autumn and in spring."

Israel sits on one of the world's most important bird migration routes, and the stopover sites for migrating birds in Israel are of enormous international importance for ensuring the birds' safe passage. Most songbird migration takes place at night, and during the day they can be spotted when they descend to rest at their stopover sites. (Read More)

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Dr, Bill Salus comments;

EZEKIEL 38 and 39 DRAWS NEAR! If  you want more information about this prophecy read my article entitled, "An Overview of Ezekiel 38 and 39"

Ezekiel 39:17-20 is an invitation “to every sort of bird and to every beast of the field” to partake of the sacrificial meal of the “flesh” and “blood” of the Gog of Magog invaders. Presently, these birds of prey are already gathering into Israel in preparation for this feast. This suggests that this is a prophecy about to happen! See the telling headlines below.

1/26/16 Times of Israel – “Why Israel is a pilgrimage site for birds.”

1/23/17 Haaretz – “Israel’s 500 Million Birds: The World’s Eighth Wonder”

1/24/17Jerusalem Post – “Israeli Vulture Population on the Rise.”

5/22/19 Times of Israel – “Egyptian vultures return to Carmel mountains after 60 years.”

5/6/21 Times of Israel – “Vulture thought extinct from Israel for 30 years spotted twice in a month.”

9/8/22 Times of Israel – “Bird experts: mass migration poses “scary” flight safety risk at Ben Gurion airport.”

WATCH THIS SHORT DR. SALUS VIDEO BELOW.

US said preparing options to renew Iran war, including plan for 3 days of intense strikes

 

Trump has rejected five proposals for attacks on Iran or the Houthis in recent months, but officials mull latest plans, which focus on missiles and drones, according to NYT report.

US President Donald Trump has had the Pentagon draw up new plans for three days of intensive strikes on Iranian military and energy sites, focusing on its missile and drone arsenals, The New York Times reported on Thursday

Vice President JD Vance reviewed the plans with national security officials at Camp David last Friday, according to the report. The Axios news site had also reported on the development of new war plans

This will be the sixth set of plans presented to Trump for major combat against Iran or the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen in recent months, the Times said. Trump has rejected all the earlier plans, though the US has carried out limited retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets in the wake of attacks on shipping and American allies in the region.(Read More)

Iran said still able to produce missiles and drones, is being armed by Russia

 Bloomberg cites officials saying Tehran remains ‘well-stocked’ with missiles, can ‘quickly add more’; separate unsourced report claims US has pushed Israel to strike Iran alone.

Iran has preserved its missile and drone factories and can replenish its supply of the weapons, unnamed Western officials told Bloomberg in a Saturday report, with one official saying Russia was also providing the Islamic Republic with missiles.

The report comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, and just days after American media reported that the US military had been told to plan a return to conflict, reportedly asking for several days of intensive strikes on Iranian energy sites as well as missile and drone arsenals. Trump himself has said that the US will not strike Iran before the November 3 US midterm elections.

According to Bloomberg, Iran has spent the last several months of relative quiet to rearm and rebuild its damaged weapons industry, with officials telling the outlet that the country remains “well-stocked” with both ballistic missiles and anti-ship weapons, and can “quickly add more.” (Read More)

Houthi Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport Terminal, Dozens Wounded in Escalating Attacks

A Houthi missile hit a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, 2026, injuring dozens and forcing evacuations. This follows earlier strikes that killed three Saudis, including a pilot, amid rising Yemen conflict tensions.

Developing reports indicate a missile strike today (Saturday, 10 October 2026) on a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, causing multiple injuries, panic, and evacuations.

According to the Associated Press (citing two regional officials), a missile struck a passenger terminal, many people were wounded, the airport was evacuated, and flights were diverted or canceled. Flightradar24 data showed the last commercial landing around 14:05 local time, with inbound flights diverting (notably toward Jeddah). Kuwait Airways and others canceled services, and Canada’s embassy advised avoiding the airport amid “ongoing military activity.”

The Guardian and Straits Times, citing witnesses and a hospital source, report:

• An explosion near the domestic terminal (gates around 401/403).
• People running and visible injuries.
• At least five people in intensive care and “dozens” more injured (some from shattered glass).
• Evacuations underway.

A diplomatic source attributed the strike to the Houthis. Saudi authorities had not publicly confirmed this specific incident or provided casualty figures at the time of the latest reports. Some social media and secondary reports reference Terminal 3, ambulances, and a helicopter, along with claims of a direct hit cited from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, but official Saudi confirmation remains pending. (Read More)

AI Companies Are Preparing to Shape the Rules After Everything Goes Wrong

Executives at major AI companies are reportedly planning for what happens the day after a major AI disaster.

Some AI researchers have been raising alarms this year that AI could lead to human extinction within the next decade. Now, major AI companies are reportedly running scenarios for how they would handle the fallout from a catastrophic AI incident.

Axios reports that many AI insiders believe a major AI-related incident could happen within the next six to 12 months. They anticipate a large-scale event such as a cyberattack that could disrupt access to financial services, the internet, or even electricity and water.

Whether it’s AI going rogue or hackers using the technology to carry out an attack, the companies behind the tech expect to shoulder much of the blame if something goes wrong, and they need to know how they’ll spin the fallout if that’s the case.

While crisis management is a standard part of business these days, Axios reports that many top AI researchers and executives believe a major incident is inevitable. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

There is a strong possibility that AI companies will indeed play a role in shaping global regulations following a large-scale catastrophic event, according to the beliefs of many Bible prophecy teachers. 

Is it possible that after the Rapture of the Church, a sudden disaster will occur (1Thessalonians 5:2–3), leading eventually to a totalitarian global government under the Antichrist and the False Prophet which uses AI technology to enforce the rules and regulations of the Mark of the Beast system (Daniel 7:23, Revelation 13:4–17)?

 

War In The Headlines: Is The Israel-Iran Conflict Connected To Bible Prophecy?

Is President Trump going to bomb Iran? Will Israel attack Iran? Will Iran attack American Middle East assets or Israel? These questions have been dominating the headlines for months.

...Missiles fly across the Middle East. Israel strikes Iranian targets. Iran threatens retaliation. Nuclear facilities, ballistic missiles, proxy armies, the Strait of Hormuz, and the future security of Israel have been dominating international headlines.

 For students of Bible prophecy, the question is unavoidable: is the Israel-Iran conflict connected to Bible prophecy?

Ancient Persia, Modern Iran, and a War the Prophet Ezekiel Saw Coming

...For students of Bible prophecy, the question is unavoidable: is the Israel-Iran conflict connected to Bible prophecy? The answer requires both conviction and caution. We should not make the mistake of turning every missile launch into a fulfillment of prophecy. Yet neither should we ignore the extraordinary fact that approximately 2,500 years ago, the prophet Ezekiel, (in Ezekiel 38), specifically identified Persia as part of a future military coalition that would come against Israel. Persia is modern-day Iran. That alone should cause every serious student of prophecy to pay attention. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

As we know, many Christians are asking this exact question: Could the war taking place IN Iran fulfill one of the end-times prophecies in the Bible? 

The author chose not to address this possibility in his article. Why is that? Why would he focus on Ezekiel 38's prophecy regarding Israel instead of the war that has been unfolding IN Iran? 

Did you know that several prominent Bible scholars believe one of the end-time prophecies describes a future war in Iran? 

Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Dr. Arno Gaebelein, Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost, Dr. Charles Dyer, and Dr. John Walvoord all believed that Jeremiah 49:35–38 describes a future war set in modern-day Iran. For example, in his well-known book Every Prophecy of the Bible, Dr. Walvoord writes the following regarding Elam’s destruction in verses 34–38:

 "Jeremiah 49:34-39. The prophecy concerning Elam referred to an area east of Babylon, known today as Iran. The destruction of Elam was described as breaking her bow, for, like Kedar, Elam was noted for archery. The complete destruction of Elam does not seem to have been fulfilled in history and may have its final chapter in the future in connection with the judgments at the second coming of Christ. Elam was promised, however, restoration (v 39)."

As can clearly be seen, Dr. Walvoord believes the complete destruction of Elam within the region of Iran does not appear to have been fulfilled in history. 

In his article "Has the Prophecy of Elam in Jeremiah 49:34–39 Been Historically Fulfilled?", Dr. Bill Salus explains in detail why the prophecy in Jeremiah 49:35–38 could not have been fully fulfilled in history. Below are a few key quotes from the article:

"some prophecy teachers believe that the prophecy of Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-39 has been fulfilled historically. The number #1 argument is that it happened during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II in the sixth century.

...The following source documents some of the history of Nebuchadnezzar II in one of the historiographical texts from ancient Babylonia in the time frame of about 597. This historical information was discovered in the Babylonian Chronicles. It documents Nebuchadnezzar’s encounter with the king of Elam. 

“The Chronicle Concerning the Early Years of Nebuchadnezzar II (ABC 5) is one of the historiographical texts from ancient Babylonia … in 597 BCE…”  

Here is a little of what has been found in the Babylonian Chronicle between Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon and  Elam.

This historical account in the Babylonian Chronicles seems to give credence to the idea that there may not have been an actual battle. In the historical account in the Babylonian Chronicles there was no mention of a destruction of Elam and Nebuchadnezzar’s armies did not kill the king of Elam as the biblical text requires in Jeremiah49. 

...Is it possible that Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum, Dr. Arno Gaebelein, Dr. J. Dwight Pentecost, Dr. Charles Dyer and Dr. John Walvoord most likely looked at the historical evidence in the sixth century about Nebuchadnezzar II concerning Elam in Jeremiah 49 and concluded without looking at newspaper headlines in their days that the complete destruction of Elam does not seem to have been fulfilled in history?  

If the complete destruction of Elam does not seem to have been fulfilled in history, wouldn’t this logically mean that the prophecies of Elam in Jeremiah 49:34-38 are going to take place sometime in the future?  Who could God be so fiercely angry at in modern-day Iran in our day? Could it be the rogue Islamic regime that wants to wipe Israel off of the map?"

 

Iran fueling Palestinian jihad, preventing terrorists’ disarmament

The message is clear: the Iranian regime and its terror proxies in the Middle East have always seen the war against Israel as part of a broader regional confrontation.

Three years after the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the second-largest terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip, is making one thing clear: it has no intention of abandoning its armed struggle against Israel.

On the contrary, the Iran-backed terrorist organization is reaffirming its commitment to jihad (holy war), armed resistance, and the destruction of what it calls the “Zionist project.”

That message should be taken seriously by anyone hoping that the Gaza war can end with the disarmament of Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and the other armed groups. (Read More)

UAE confirms flydubai copilot was planning 9/11-style ‘suicide attack’ on Ben Gurion Airport

 

Attorney general says Hamam al-Hammami used two previous flights to Tel Aviv to ‘familiarize himself with route and airport,’ prepared by viewing pro-terror material and taking boxing lessons.

The United Arab Emirates said on Friday that the Omani first officer of flydubai’s Flight 1073 had planned to seize the flight on September 30 and crash it into a terminal at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, in a suicide attack inspired by the September 11, 2001, attacks on America, before he was thwarted by his fellow pilot and several passengers.

The statement covered by the UAE’s state news agency confirmed multiple reports on the matter from the start of the week.

Attorney General Hamad Saif al-Shamsi’s statement did not appear to implicate flydubai in any wrongdoing, and contained the most detailed account yet from prosecutors about what they believe to have happened. (Read More)

HAMAS THREAT PERSISTS: Israeli Security Official Warns Terror Group Still Believes Israel Can Be Destroyed

Hamas continues to believe that Israel can ultimately be destroyed despite the devastating military losses suffered by the terrorist organization during the war in Gaza, according to an Israeli security official cited by The Jerusalem Post on Friday.

The official warned that Hamas views its survival against the IDF as a victory, even as Israeli forces maintain control over approximately 70 percent of the Gaza Strip.

According to the assessment, the terrorist organization has not abandoned its long-term objectives and continues preparing for the possibility of renewed Israeli military operations, including a potential offensive in Gaza City.

The official also discussed Hamas’s interpretation of President Trump’s Gaza reconstruction and economic development proposals, including initiatives associated with Jared Kushner.

Hamas reportedly views elements of the proposed economic development framework through the lens of its own longstanding ideological objectives, rather than as evidence that the organization has fundamentally changed its position toward Israel.

The assessment underscores continuing Israeli concerns that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its capabilities and pursuing its objectives despite the military pressure it has faced. (Read More)

Leo XIV to join over 300 leaders of false religions at scandalous Assisi gathering

The sixth Assisi gathering will feature 384 religious representatives from 53 countries and promote what organizers describe as the ‘spiritual unification’ of the world.

 VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Leo XIV will travel to Assisi on October 27 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the controversial interreligious prayer gathering launched by Pope John Paul II in 1986, together with representatives of the world’s religions.  

On October 6, a press conference organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio announced that the international meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened by John Paul II in 1986 will take place in Assisi from October 25 to 27. 

The event will bring together 384 representatives of religions, cultures, and institutions from 53 countries, with 155 speakers participating in 24 thematic forums. Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Christian prayer service in the Lower Basilica of St. Francis and will deliver the concluding address in the square in front of the basilica. (Read More)

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Senior Researcher Brad Myers Comments,

Do you find it thought-provoking that Pope Leo XIV and Catholic leaders are seeking to promote spiritual unity among the world’s religions? Does this relate to the end-times biblical prophecy recorded in Revelation 17:15?" 

"Then the angel said to me, 'The waters where the prostitute is ruling represent masses of people of every nation and language.'" (Revelation 17:15, NLT)

Many Bible prophecy teachers frequently talk about a coming one-world religion in Revelation 17. Could the Roman Catholic Church represent this future global entity that reigns over the earth and bears responsibility for the killing of God's people, as described in Revelation 17:6?  

"I could see that she was drunk—drunk with the blood of God’s holy people who were witnesses for Jesus. I stared at her in complete amazement." (Revelation 17:6, NLT)

You may be surprised to know this article comes from LifeSiteNews, which describes itself as delivering news from a "traditional Catholic perspective".   

Why would a traditional Roman Catholic news organization use the phrase "leaders of false religions"?  

Catholicism.org is a traditional Roman Catholic website. On January 31, 2005, they published an article titled "The Popes on Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus." Here are a few eye-opening quotes from that article:

"The Popes through the centuries have defended the doctrine “outside the Church there is no salvation.” Here is small reference of their teachings on the matter:

...Pope Innocent III (A.D. 1198 – 1216): “With our hearts we believe and with our lips we confess but one Church, not that of the heretics, but the Holy Roman Catholic and Apostolic Church, outside which we believe that no one is saved.” (Denzinger 423)

Pope Leo XII (A.D. 1823 – 1829): “We profess that there is no salvation outside the Church. …For the Church is the pillar and ground of the truth. With reference to those words Augustine says: `If any man be outside the Church he will be excluded from the number of sons, and will not have God for Father since he has not the Church for mother.'” (Encyclical, Ubi Primum)

Pope Gregory XVI (A.D. 1831 – 1846): “It is not possible to worship God truly except in Her; all who are outside Her will not be saved.” (Encyclical, Summo Jugiter)

Pope Pius IX (A.D. 1846 – 1878): “It must be held by faith that outside the Apostolic Roman Church, no one can be saved; that this is the only ark of salvation; that he who shall not have entered therein will perish in the flood.” (Denzinger 1647)

...Then, as though to set this constant teaching of the Fathers, Doctors and Popes “in concrete,” so to speak, we have the following definitions from the Solemn Magisterium of the Church:

Pope Innocent III and Lateran Council IV (A.D. 1215): “One indeed is the universal Church of the faithful outside which no one at all is saved…”

...Pope Eugene IV and the Council of Florence (A.D. 1438 – 1445): “[The most Holy Roman Church] firmly believes, professes, and proclaims that those not living within the Catholic Church, not only pagans, but also Jews and heretics and schismatics cannot become participants in eternal life, but will depart `into everlasting fire which was prepared for the devil and his angels’ (Matt. 25:41), unless before the end of life the same have been added to the flock..."

The Lord is going to bring His divine judgment against the harlot in Revelation 17:16-17. 

This is what the Bible says:

 Acts 16:30-31 ...“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved..." ( NLT)

Romans 10:8-13 "If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. For “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.” (NLT)

Galatians 1:6 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, a curse be on him!" ( ESV)

 

Report: Trump weighs new strikes on Iran even before midterm elections

 

The White House has asked the Pentagon for options to strike Iran before the midterms as Trump seeks progress in the war and lower gas prices, according to The Atlantic.

The White House has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for possible new military strikes against Iran that could be carried out before the November midterm elections, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, citing two administration officials.

According to the report, the request comes as President Donald Trump seeks to demonstrate progress in the conflict with Iran and bring down gas prices ahead of the vote.

No final decision has been made on whether to launch an operation, and administration officials are still discussing the potential scope and targets. US Central Command, which is overseeing the American war effort, has been tasked with developing the military options, a US official told The Atlantic. (Read More)

Support for two-state solution collapses – including among Palestinians

 

Less than a third of Palestinians and roughly a quarter of Israelis support the two-state solution, new poll shows.

By David Rosenberg, World Israel News

A large majority of Israelis and Palestinians oppose the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, according to a new Gallup survey released ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, revealing a dramatic collapse in support for the two-state solution over the past 14 years.

The survey, published Tuesday, found that 65% of Israelis oppose a two-state solution, compared with just 26% who support it.

Among Palestinians living in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem, 58% oppose the proposal, while 32% support it. (Read More)

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Dr. Bill Salus comments;

These survey results align with what was prophesied over 3000 years ago in Psalm 83. The Palestinians and their Arab cohorts seek a sole state solution without any existence of Israel. They want to wipe Israel off the map and the pages of history in order to possess the Promised Land.

For more information about this ancient bible prophecy read my article entitled, “Psalm 83: The Final Arab –Israeli War” and watch the trailer below.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE PSALM 83 BOOK & 3-DISC DVD FOR $44.95

Hezbollah still present inside southern Lebanon pilot zones, despite Lebanese Army efforts

 

According to KAN, Hezbollah terror operatives have been located in the areas of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, south of Nabatiya, flying under the radar by posing as civilians.

Hezbollah terror operatives are maintaining a presence in several areas within the pilot zones in southern Lebanon, KAN News reported on Wednesday.

According to KAN, Hezbollah members have been located in the areas of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, flying under the radar by posing as civilians. 

KAN also reported that the Hezbollah forces in the area were gathering intelligence and performing damage control with local officials.

"The Lebanese state is not doing what it is supposed to do; if wherever Israel leaves, Hezbollah enters," a Lebanese source told KAN, "and this only shows how critical the issue of disarming Hezbollah is even before the Israeli withdrawal." (Read More)

Meir Ben-Shabbat: Israel must prepare for copycat aviation attacks

 
Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat warns of potential copycat attacks following the Flydubai hijacking attempt, urges Israel to maintain military pressure on Hamas to thwart kidnapping plots.

Former National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, currently head of the Misgav Institute for National Security, spoke with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel.

During the interview, Ben-Shabbat warned Arutz Sheva that the incident presents significant challenges for aviation security worldwide.

"My impression is that the investigation so far is being conducted cooperatively," he said. "The United Arab Emirates also has an interest in fully investigating the incident, understanding who was behind the attempt and how it happened. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them as well to close the security gaps that made it possible."

Drawing comparisons to the September 11 attacks, Ben-Shabbat warned that the threat to aviation security could come from within the aircraft's own crew, rather than from passengers.

"It is much harder to deal with an enemy from within, someone who is already part of the system: a pilot, a maintenance technician, or any other employee who has legitimate access to an aircraft," he explained. (Read More)

TANKER ATTACKS SURGE: Assaults In Strait Of Hormuz Reach Highest Level Since Iran War Began

Attacks against commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest level since the war with Iran began, with maritime tracking sources reporting a sharp increase in incidents involving vessels moving through the strategic waterway, according to The Times of Israel.

The increase comes despite efforts by the United States and its allies to keep the strait open and protect international shipping from Iranian attacks.

Hormuz is among the most important energy corridors in the world, carrying enormous quantities of oil and liquefied natural gas from Gulf producers to international markets.

The escalating attacks have contributed to renewed pressure on global energy prices, with oil again trading above $100 a barrel Wednesday as markets reacted to instability in both the Persian Gulf and Yemen.

The development also came hours after an adviser to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened that Tehran would soon close what he described as “illegal routes” through the strait. (Read More)

Your Money Is Going Digital - And Soon It May Come With Conditions

Something significant is happening to money in Canada, but Americans shouldn't make the mistake of thinking this is merely a Canadian experiment.

Six of Canada's largest banks — BMO, CIBC, National Bank, RBC, Scotiabank and TD — have announced that they are jointly exploring a Canadian-dollar tokenized deposit system. The banks say the project is intended to provide customers with faster and more efficient payments.

But there is another word in the announcement that deserves attention.

"Programmable."

The banks specifically say their project seeks to deliver "faster, more efficient and programmable payments" to Canadian customers. The first phase would allow tokenized deposits to move efficiently between Canadian financial institutions, while the longer-term goal includes connecting the system with other emerging digital-asset initiatives.

For most consumers, this will probably sound like another technological upgrade. Faster transfers. Instant settlement. Fewer delays. Payments operating around the clock.

And there are legitimate advantages to all of those things.

But programmable money introduces a capability that traditional money has never possessed on this scale: money can potentially interact with rules governing how and when a transaction takes place. (Read More)