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It's All About Choices
I know a young woman, in her early 20s who's a very serious MMA fighter. She lives to train with her team, and they train hard. They train for hours a day, sometimes two or three times a day. Melissa's whole world is about taking care of her body, nutrition and fitness.
She's a pretty girl and typically, when Melissa leaves the gym or says good buy she says, "Make good choices!" in her adorable sing song voice.
I think that might be the smartest thing anyone can tell any of us. Simply "make good choices". At work and at home. Choose to work a little bit harder, choose to be a better parent, brother or sister. Make good choices when dealing with people, choose to be kind and polite. Choose to be hones and supportive. Those are all good choices.
For teenage boys,I know, this is an hourly battle. Bad ideas explode in their brains like popcorn. And they struggle to learn which bad ideas to latch onto and put into motion and which to ignore because it will no doubt result in a grounding, a ticket or an arrest. They are really smart but they desperately want to pass the slow truck on a curve even though it's raining. Why not to throw the water balloon at their friend in the living room? Skateboarding down the tile staircase seem like an awesome idea.
Melissa constantly has to make "good choices" or she'll never be ready for her next fight. It's all about the decisions she makes.She has to be very, very careful what she eats or she'll never make weight. When her friends are eating pizza and Oreos she has to go with a protein shake or she'll never achieve her dream. Like all the fighters she trains with, Melissa has to decide to go to bed early,instead of hanging out with her friends or she can't train early in the morning.
Adults aren't above making good and bad choices. I wish I made good choices more often. I wish I'd pay off our car instead of insisting on a vacation. I wish I ate a salad for lunch instead of the giant delicious gnarly brisket burger. I wish I went for a hike with my son and the dog instead of watching The Big Bang rerun for the third time.
But I'll keep trying. Because there are folks like Melissa out there, reminding me to "make good choices."
Why Girls Don't Tell
Recently dozens of women across America, have stepped up and admitted to being sexually assaulted, abused or harassed. Most of these women have not said a word for years. And across the country, people are howling "Why didn't she speak up thirty years ago? Why wait all this time to come forward with sexual misconduct charges?" I know why these women waited and I'm gonna explain it to you.
When I was 12 or 13 years old I went to a pool party with my mother and father, who was an architect. The party was hosted by a contractor who was building a shopping center my dad designed. They had been working on the project for over a year. There were several other couples there but I was one of only two kids. The other child was a little boy, probably three years old. All the adults sat around the pool with their cocktails while we splashed around in the pool.
At 13, I was skinny and tan with long hair. And on that day I was wearing a purple and gold bikini that I loved. After a while I went inside the contractor's house to get two glasses of orange juice.
As I opened one of the cabinets for a glass, I felt someone behind me, pushing up against my back and butt. I turned around and it was my dad's friend, the contractor.
He told me my swimming suit was coming untied and then he started trying to mess with the swim suit strings on the back of my neck. I tried to move away but he blocked me and then started tracing my tan line with his finger tip, from my shoulder down the side of my right breast. When I tried to move away again he smiled and said, "Don't you want me to help?"
I ran out of the house and jumped into the sparkling blue pool.
I never told my mom or dad about the incident. I couldn't understand why a grown-up was acting so weird and gross. And I was afraid if I told anybody I would get in trouble or it would start a fight between my dad and his friend.
I told one girlfriend about the incident, but nobody else. And she didn't think I should tell anyone either. That's how important decisions are made when you are 13 years old.
I tried to forget about the incident for the next twenty years. It was nothing, who cared? It was over and nothing really happened. Right?
It wasn't until I was thirty years old and had a daughter of my own that I thought back and got mad. I got furious! How dare that scum bag put me in that situation. It scared me and made me feel as though I'd done something really bad. If anyone did something like that to my daughter I'd beat the snot out of them.
And if I learned twenty or thrity years later that this creep was running for political office, a position of power, I would spill the story in a heartbeat. I would tell anyone who would listen. But there wouldn't be any proof and I doubt anyone would believe me, because I was thirteen years old and didn't knowthe rules. I didn't know I was supposed to tell when adults did gross, weird stuff, because I was only a child and had no way of understanding adults.
My Version of Eco-Terrosm
It Spring time and that means the turtles are on the move. I don't know why they feel the need to cross the street in order to woe a another sexy turtle mate successfully. I don't know why they can't date a turtle from their side of the road. But they can't, so they must cross the street.
And every Spring I see the thing that absolutely enrages me. People run over turtles. It's horrendous and completely avoidable. If you can't avoid hitting a turtle you should not have a drivers license. If you do it on purpose, you're going to Hell.
This was my frame of mind last Spring when I came up with a new plan to save the turtles. Alex didn't know what was going on when several boxes of plastic turtles arrived via Amazon Prime. The first box had 100 tiny turtles in a plastic bag. They were adorable, buy only the size of a quarter. They were too small for my plan.
I hit pay dirt with the next delivery, six perfect, life like plastic turtles, hand painted from Germany.
At first Alex was fascinated by my plan to save the turtles. Then, as he watched me carefully insert a big fat nail into the beautiful plastic turtles his fascination turned into fear…for me.
"I'm gonna put this on the side of the highway. If people run over a turtle they'll get a flat tire," I announced.
Alex laughed, then realized I was serious. Really, really serious. "I'm pretty sure that's against the law."
"Who's gonna know?" I shrugged. "I won't put them near out house."
"Seriously, this is a bad idea, Diana."
"We'll see," I said in my best "casual I'm not gonna do it voice". I didn't want him to be arrested as an accomplice.
Eco-terrorism suits me. So, this Spring, if you see a turtle looking for a hot date. I suggest you do everything you can to avoid him.
The Refugee Crisis and My Husband's Sock Basket
We have two sock baskets. One for white socks, one for black socks. All the white socks belong to my husband Alex. Most of the black socks are my son's. This system has worked perfectly for years. Until yesterday. Alex appeared in the living room with his sock basket. It was nearly full.
"Half these socks aren't even mine," he said and dropped the basket. His are plain white Haynes calf high.He started sorting the socks. There were "his socks", socks with holes that got thrown out and the "others."
The "other socks" were the white socks with pink or blue around the top. White socks that were ankle high and made by New Balance or Polo, tube socks and girl socks. "They don't belong in here with mine, they're different. This basket is just for my socks."
"You're being super prejudiced ." I teased him.
"Yes I am, I only like my kind of socks. Sorry." But he wasn't really.
When he finished there were three piles. His, those to throw away and "the others."
He took his basket and left the room. And I was left wondering what to do with the poor "others". Most of them were still perfectly good socks. First, I matched up the ones I could, there would be a home for them. But what about the rest?
They'd been kicked out of their home and now had no where to go. No one would accept them simply because they were "different." I felt guilty throwing them away, but boy, there were a lot of them. They were refugee socks, without a basket.
This behavior doesn't surprise me from Alex. He's Hungarian and Hungary typically doesn't want refugees. They build concentration camps, surrounded with barbed wire and dogs. Refugees can stay there or leave the country and go somewhere more welcoming. Hungarians are all about taking care of Hungarians. Screw the rest of the world. They forget in the late 1950's they were the refugees, running from Russia and seeking asylam in America. Alex is a very good man but that sentiment runs deep in his blood.
So, what do I do with the remaining 27 refugee socks? I'll probably end up throwing them away because there's no basket or drawer that wants them. They are the lost "other socks."
As President Trump said last week. "Who knew this stuff was so complicated."
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Sometimes The Kid Is Right……I Guess
This week at work I had a yellow legal pad page half filled with deals to close and projects to finish for clients. I realized for the second time there were literally too many to get finished in four days so I did what Sandor, my 14 year old, told me to do. I "put first things first." That's right I prioritized my list. It's not rocket science but it made my week a lot more productive and financially rewarding…in a big way.
Sandor, who is in 8th grade, is part of a public charter school. And much of the schools new focus has been Stephan Covey book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Sandor and I debate the seven habit some times. Number seven is "Sharpen Your Saw," meaning keep balance in your life. do the things you love like yoga or yodeling instead of working all the time. Any time Sandor wants to lie in bed and watch stupid videos on youtube he tells me he's "sharpening his saw." And I call BS.
"Putting first things first" is one of the rules we agree on. We talk about it every now and then, usually when I'm driving him to school and he's got a lot of projects going on. But this time, he was the one who reminded me on Monday night when I was griping and complaining about all the stuff I had to get done, in just a few days.
Maybe I should listen to that kid more often. Except when he tells me one shower in three days is plenty.
If you want to read the book you'll find it on Amazon for less than five dollars, if your lazy and want to check out the seven habits in less than five minutes here's the Wikipedia link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People
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Words I'm Not Allowed To Say Anymore
Recently my youngest son said these words, "A girl at school told me my eyebrows were on fleek."
Me, "Huh?"
Boy says,"On fleek, it means on point or good…something like that."
An hour later I tried to use the term. "Honey, dinner was on fleek, tonight."
"Sorry mom, that's not working. You probably can't say that. Sounds too weird."
Vocabulary is a bizarre thing. It can make you seem cool or really really old. Slang words come and go so fast by the time adults figure them out they are out of style.
Hearing an older adult still using the word "bling" is embarrassing and painful. Bling faded out at least ten years ago. If I used the word "cheddar" in place of money my kids would probably push me out of a moving car.
I remember how horrified I was when my fifty year old mom said , "Vice President Dan Quall 'delish. I'd scoop on him.'" Noooo! Everything about the sentence was wrong, especially her use of the term "delish and scoop." Grosss!
So this year when I looked at the new words in the dictionary I told myself to be cautious. I'm not gonna jump up and tell a client not to "throw shade" at me if they treat me disrespectfully.
I'm not going to tell my husband his idea for fixing a lamp with duct tape is "weak sauce" and I'm not going to accuse my co-worker of a "humble brag" when she tells me she "only volunteered at the homeless shelter twelve hours last week.
The one word I might hang onto is "microagression". Because that's legitimate. Microagression is subtle or unintentionally saying something that belittles a minority or group. There's an older guy at work who constantly refers to women as "you girls." He says things like, "Well you girls just couldn't understand how important it is to change your oil on a regular basis." Hey, I'm not a girl and of course I understand the importance of oil changes. He doesn't mean to offend me but man he pisses me off.
It's fun to study the new words and phrases, but if you're older than thirty be careful. You'll end up sounding older than you are, I'll have to give you the "side eye" then "ghost."
PS…I learned yesterday "on fleek" is already out.
Bad Manners At Taco Bell
My youngest son has a good friend with terrible manners. He's a nice 14 year old boy, kind and generous to a fault, but this kid almost seems proud of his bad manners.
After I spent twenty dollars at Taco Bell for fried chicken tacos, quesadillas and tacos made out of Doritos, Sandor said, "Thanks Mom, that was awesome."
Then he shoved his friend, Jake. "Say thank you, chicken butt!"
Jake shoved back"What ever."
I'm pretty sure I sighed and rolled my eyes. We'd been through this before. "Alright Jake, I'm not unlocking the car and were gonna stand here in the parking lot until you say thank you."
He smiled at me, his shaggy hair nearly covering his eyes. Then he looked at the ground and mumbled something I literally couldn't understand.
"Nope," I smiled at him. I was playing hardball. "Not good enough."
Sandor didn't even mind me calling his friend out. Jake's terrible manners made him a little crazy.
Finally, Jake looked at me. I didn't know if he was gonna flip me off or say something nice. "Thanks for the food."
"Perfect," I said as I gave Jake a big bear hug.
We have a serious rule in our world about good manners. Sandor is the youngest of four and the rule is pretty well etched in stone. If you are rude or disrespectful, you can't come over. But I understand some parents don't have the same obsession, so if I like the kid, and I like Jake a bunch, I try to work with them. I figure it's "my house my rules." And when Sandor goes to hang at a friends house, their parents get to make the rules.
Once everyone was buckled up I turned off the radio. "Jake, good manners will make your life way easier."
"How? My friends like me for my jokes, they don't care."
Sandor said, "Dude, you're not that funny."
Jake and I both ignored the comment. "Here's the deal Jake, if you have good manners teachers will like you more. That's makes your life better. If you have good manners parents like you more. Then you get invited to go to more cool places. Cause in the end it's my call, not Sandor's, who we invite over or take to the movies or laser tag or whatever."
"Yeah, we took Sam to Florida with us because he had good manners," Sandor added.
"And think about this," I was on a roll with a class A lecture. "If you get pulled over by the police, and you will get pulled over and you have good manners there's a way better chance he'll let you off with a warning. If you're a punk with bad manners he's gonna definitely give you a ticket."
At that point I made myself stop, even though I wanted to keep on going. I was on a roll. I turned up the radio and let the boys ignore me for a while. But I was still thinking. It's easy to teach good manners if you start when your child is young. Then people praise them for having good manners and the circle starts rolling. But once a kid turns into a teenager it get's tougher. They resist. Jake almost seems to think good manners make him seem weak.
Maybe if we explain how good manners can benefit them, kids will understand. Maybe.
I got out of the car to let Jake out at his house. He was about to climb out of the back seat when I said, "Thanks for coming over, Jake."
He stopped. He knew it was a trap. Then Sandor leaned over and whispered something to him. Jake got out of the car and mumbled, "Thanks for having me over."
Then he gave me another sheepish smile and a hug.
Now, if I can just get my son to stop burping like a monster in front of me.
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Am I Racist?
I try not to be racist, but the truth is every single person on the planet is a little, I think.
Yesterday, I was in the post office, patiently standing in a line behind four other folks. To my right there was a young man who was Middle Eastern. He was tall, probably 6'2 and wearing grey sweats. And he had a long black pony tail and a great big bushy beard. He had head phones and an I phone. I watched for seven or eight minutes as he walked around picking up different envelopes then putting them back. He picked up various sizes of shipping boxes and put them down and he kept looking back, at the front door.
When it was my turn to approach the counter I looked at him and smiled, "We're you waiting in line?"
He just shook his head and said "no."
Once I left the Post Office I sat in the parking lot and wondered what I was supposed to do. For fifteen years we've been hammered with "If you see something, say something." and the dude was acting weird.
Had it been a black, white or Hispanic guy I would not have even considered calling the authorities. But he was Middle Eastern, it was a post office and I was worried.
But reporting that young man for being what I thought was "suspicious" could wreck his life. If he was investigated it could appear on job back ground checks, maybe it would keep him out of grad school or mess up his housing situation.
I was doing everything I try not to do. I was judging him, I was racially profiling him, I was thinking like a racist.
But I'm human…and that's the problem. We are all flawed. Are our thoughts or actions more important? I don't know.
I can only hope, someday, when God takes a look at my track record he doesn't judge me by my actual thoughts. And I hope the youngman in the Post Office can forgive me. I hope you found your envelope.
Are Christians Nice?
Huum. I know we are supposed be, but I keep running into folks who are devout Christians but they just aren't very nice and that really throws me for a loop.
Nice sounds like such a wimpy,soft word, vacuous and lame but it's a very important quality.
We all know what "nice" means but I looked it up just to be sure. Nice means "giving pleasure or joy.Kind, polite and friendly."
We as Christians are supposed to be nice to everyone, not just people who are just like us. I keep running into Christians who are not kind, friendly or polite to the boy at Sonic who is Goth and wears mascara. They are not nice to the very effeminate, over weight boy who works at the Smoothie place. They are not friendly or kind to the woman in line at Walmart wearing the head scarf or the Hispanic man cutting their neighbors grass.
Parents and preachers, I think, need to teach the talented jocks, the beautiful mean girls and the cool kids that they are not acting like a Christian when they bully, taunt, tease and harass.
But some of the people, kids and adults, who are not kind, are still very quick to tell everyone they are Christians.
Here's the thing. I believe God loves all those people previously mentioned, the Goth kid, the fat kid, the immigrant, the guy who just got out of prison, just as much as he loves you are me. And I think it breaks God's heart when we are not "nice" to all of his children. Thankfully, God is not as picky about who he loves or we would all be in trouble.
Last week at WalMart the cashier was a 40 year old black man with a speech impediment. He was slow and the lane was backing up because of his disability. The woman in front of me, wearing a big silver cross, had to repeat something several times because he didn't understand. Then she looked at me, obviously annoyed, and rolled her eyes. I wanted to punch her in the face.
Maybe she was a Christian but she was not a nice person.
But I think I have an idea. Preachers, pastors and parents need to teach their children to be Christians and be nice. We need to stop assuming kids instantly understand being Christian means you are supposed to be nice, kind, friendly and polite….to everyone. We need to teach our children, from a very young age, that it is their duty, as a Christian, to be kind to teachers and hobos and waitresses, to those who serve the public and those of other races and beliefs, to be kind to everyone, not just to people who are like us or we agree with. And we should do that because Jesus asked us to.
I know I fall short every day. I get mad at myself sometimes when I act ugly. There's a guy who works in a store I frequent. He drives me CRAZY, I mean really really bugs me. I just want him to stop talking and stay out of my space. But that's my problem, not his fault and I have to remind myself that God loves him just as much as he loves me.
And when you see the goth kid, with the giant gauges in his ears, holes big enough to put a shot glass in, the big gold ring in his eyebrow and tattoos all over his body…..God loves that boy too, just as much as he love you.
When you see the kid with the tank top and jeans sagging down so low you can see his red checked boxers, running across the street, against the light. You might not agree with his fashion decisions but God loves that guy a whole lot too, just as much as he loves you.
Christians are supposed to be "Christ Like" and Jesus was nice.
But I will try every day to teach my kids to be nice to their family, to those they love and those they don't understand. Because we are all God's children. So teach it and be it….Be Nice.
"Stop and Frisk" is for Idiots! or how to make kids hate cops forever
Imagine for a moment that my son, Sandor, who is about to turn 14, his adorable girlfriend and his best friend, Sam are walking down Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It's Saturday and they are going to see a 2 pm movie. They laugh and push each other as they walk toward the movie theater.
A police officer pulls up next to them and gets out of the car.
"Hold up a second. I need to talk to you guys."
Sandor looks at his phone, he doesn't want to miss the movie. His girlfriend suddenly looks pale nervous. She squeezes his hand. He squeezes back.
"I need to see some ID."
They all shake their heads. "We're only 14, we don't have any ID. We're just going to a movie."
The officer smiles, but it's not friendly."Well, I guess you're gonna be a little late late. We got a call about some kids spay painting a building just a few blocks from here. One of them is a blond. Where are you guys coming from?"
"Our house, right up the street."
The questions go on and on an on.
"What's the address?"
"Where are you going?"
"Who are your parents? Do they know where you are?"
"Where were you an hour ago?"
"Is that paint on your jeans?"
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
Sandor isn't as nervous now, but he's starting to get angry. "It wasn't us, we're going to the movie. Seriously. You can't do this. We weren't doing anything wrong." He's wondering, why is this cop hassling them?
"Yes sir," the Officer says. " I can do this. I need both you to put your hands on the back of my car."
"Why?" Sandor asks and his girl friend starts to cry a little.
"Just do what your told, kid," the cop says and pushes both boys against his car. He kicks their legs apart, really wide.
The girl friend pulls out her phone and starts to call her dad but the police officer says, "Please put you phone away." The girl does what she's told.
The officer runs his hand up and down their legs, inside and out, around the waist band of their jeans. He reaches inside Sam's boots, then checks the front pockets of their jeans and the pockets of their hoodies.
A car load of teenagers honk and holler as they pass by.
Then the officer gets a call on his radio. He says, "Don't move" to the boys. Sandor is so mad and humiliated, he wills himself not to cry in frustration. He wants to hug his girlfriend and tell her it'll be ok.
He can read the words on the side of the police car "Protect and Serve."He looks at Sam, he wants him to see those words too. But Sam is gone. His face is ashen blank, absolutely empty. His eyes look as though he's shut down. Sandor knows that look. It's how Sam looks when he's beyond angry, when he's thinking about revenge and getting even. It's his game face. Sam never lets anyone see his real emotions. But he never forgets.
The officer returns, "Alright guys, your good to go. They picked up the kids working on another building. Stay out of trouble." And then he's back in his squad car and gone.
Sam and Sandor don't know what to say. But now, at the age of 14, they both hate and fear cops. The officer humiliated, embarrassed and violated them. He made them feel weak and powerless in front of the entire town, in front of the girl, and for no reason. This feeling will never leave the boys.
That's what the "Stop and Frisk" policy does to young men. I understand it might lead to a lot of arrests. But "Stop and Frisk" will to turn an entire generation of African Americans, Muslims, Hispanics and whites kids against law enforcement. The officers will never be trusted or respected. Just feared and hated. And that's not what cops want.
"Stop and Frisk" is a lazy and easy way to make arrests. But it will destroy any hope of having minority communities work with the police.
Our Law Enforcement Officers deserve better and our young people will demand better, or seek their revenge for being humiliated.
- This story is one hundred percent a work of fiction.
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Eller Social Media Club (ESMC) provides the opportunity for University of Arizona Students to learn from experts about social media techniques and careers. Build skills for personal and professional social media networks. Become a community of social networkers building influences together, and work with outside organizations to position B2B social media campaigns.
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Rout isn't over for Nigeria assets as dollar woes deter cash
Nigerian markets can't catch a break.
The nation's economy is set to contract in 2016 for the first time in more than two decades as the crash in oil prices, militants blowing up pipelines and capital controls deter foreign investment. Nigerian stocks have been the world's worst this year, losing 41 percent in dollar terms.
The following charts show the rout probably isn't over.
Currency Valuation
Until investors are convinced the naira is priced fairly, they're unlikely to re-enter Nigerian markets. The currency, which has already depreciated 37 percent to around 315 per dollar since central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele ended a peg on June 20, is still trading well below the black-market rate of 485. One-year non-deliverable forward contracts trade at 432, another sign investors see more weakening to come.
Corporate Profits
Investors are anything but optimistic about the prospects for company profits over the coming year. Even after rising for five straight days, Nigerian stocks are the cheapest in Africa. The price-to-earnings ratio based on estimates for the next 12 months for members of the Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index was 8.1 as of Wednesday, below even that of Zimbabwe's main gauge.
Index Weighting
With Nigeria's weighting in in the MSCI Frontier Markets stock index down to 7.3 percent from 15.3 percent two years ago, there's less demand for the nation's equities from the $12 billion of funds tracking the gauge. Argentina, Pakistan, Morocco and Vietnam overtook Nigeria in the weightings, while Kenya and Oman closed the gap.


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Sometimes we can't tell if we're looking into a crystal ball or a mirror when we watch/binge Grace and Frankie. Season 2 of the Netflix show is available today, and we're so happy to have our girls back.
We have fallen as much in love with the series as the leads have with the natural yam lube (that Frankie calls vagicadabra). Screen legends Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin play Grace Hanson and Lily Tomlin respectively, women who are figuring out life after their husbands of approximately 40 years turned out to be gay and in love with each other.
Maybe you aren't even on your starter marriage yet, but, trust us, Grace and Frankie would make nice additions to your girl squad and queue because we definitely have a lot in common.
1. We're all up against a clock
Maybe your parents won't stop pestering you about settling down and you're finding that more and more stories about fertility and marriage are creeping into your Facebook feed. Well, Grace and Frankie are also aware that they're short on time, which is why they're choosing to wholeheartedly embrace life, and it's Oprah-level inspirational.
2. They get that breakups are rough
Breakups don't get any easier as you get older and accumulate things like homes and children. And, even though we'd like to think wisdom comes hand-in-hand with age, these women still deal with the demise of their marriages the way we would a breakup: by not washing their hair and turning to booze and Ben & Jerry's.
3. Also, that 4 out of 5 online dates suck
When Brianna (June Diane Raphael), Grace's daughter tries to turn her on to online dating, Grace is against it. "I choose not to be murdered by a stranger that I met online. I choose life," she said. Hands up if you've had this reaction.
Grace ended up making an online profile and narrowly endured a date with a man who named his tumor that might've had teeth Farley. Bet Fonda's character is kicking herself in her toned buns now.
4. Sometimes we lie to impress a new mate
We're not proud to admit it, but we've all let our eyes glaze over as we tried to endure a TV show or movie that our new partner was really into, right? Well the carb-fearing Grace is no different. She pretends to like hoagies and golf because of this very flawed logic: "When you're in a new relationship with someone you care about, and you want them to be happy, you lie." That's Dr. Drew approved advice, right?
5. They go out and have a good time
Episode 12 might have featured Robert (Martin Sheen) and Sol's (Sam Waterston) bachelor party, but it was our leading ladies who ended up dancing on top of the bar during girls' night. Frankie also taught us the appropriate response when the powers that be try to make you get down off the bar.
6. They know relapses happen
Yes, your ex is your ex for a reason, and there's probably a whole Taylor Swift verse which tells exactly why you Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, but sometimes things happen. Like when Frankie and Sol moved out of their house and did whatever the opposite of christening is in their bedroom one last time. Breakups are tough and these babes know it.
7. And that relationships may come and go, but friendships are forever
Romantic partners might drop out of your life quicker than you can swipe right or left, but the constants in your life, your squad, your friends, these people will be around if you get ghosted. They will always have your back.
One of the biggest reasons we can relate to Grace and Frankie is because they seem to cherish their friendship as much we do ours.
So gather your group. Season 2 of Grace and Frankie is available for streaming and binging right now.


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Switching up my salads weekly is like a game to me. How can I combine my favorite toppings in different ways to make a delicious salad that I don't mind eating all week? Usually I try to base them off salads I've had in a restaurant or seen on Pinterest. Last week was a Pinterest copy-cat recipe – a Mediterranean salad bowl. I added all my favorite "Mediterranean" toppings (as well as avocado…I just can't have a salad without it…) on a big pile of greens and it was delicious! Since I topped with hummus, I don't think it really needed dressing, but I tried to make one anyways. I used tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, a little milk, and some sriracha. Kind of random, I know. It was ok but not fantastic – so Mediterranean dressing ideas are welcome!
Also, I fully planned to make the falafels from scratch, but ran out of time. Story of my life! So the ones I used were in the frozen section at Trader Joe's and they're really really good. But if you make them from scratch, I'm jealous of you. Someday I will have time to do that too. 🙂
Mediterranean Veggie Bowl
Adapted from: The Minimalist Baker
- 2 cups spring mix
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/8 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/8 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2-3 falafel patties
- 1/4 cup hummus
- Dressing (optional)
1.) Preheat oven and bake falafel (frozen or homemade).
2.) In a big bowl, add spring mix. Top with the rest of the toppings and the warm falafel. Enjoy!


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Helicopter tour to the Grand Canyon with boat ride and Skywalk tour
- Helicopter flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Colorado River
- Canyon landing 4,000 feet below the rim
- Boat experience on the Colorado River
- VIP pass to the Skywalk bridge
- Breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon
This canyon experience brings together three of the most popular activities available at Grand Canyon West. Guests enjoy a helicopter tour from the Las Vegas area over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead before descending to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. There, a waiting pontoon boat takes guests out on the Colorado River for a smooth water float trip. Be sure to look up to take in the awe-inspiring views. After returning from the river, guests re-board the helicopter for a thrilling ascent to the rim of Grand Canyon West. They will be transported by a special shuttle to the world famous Skywalk where they will receive a VIP pass. A complimentary souvenir photograph and snack bag are included before heading back to your Las Vegas hotel.
- Round trip transfers from hotel
- Flight over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Colorado River
- VIP pass to the Skywalk bridge
- Complimentary Skywalk photo
- Light snack
- Child ages 2 – 11 years old get a reduced rate
- Children under 2 years old can be a lap child, free of charge
Las Vegas
During checkout you'll be asked to provide your hotel info for pickup
- RECONFIRMATION REQUIRED: All passengers are required to reconfirm their tour at least 24 hours in advance by contacting our reservations department at 702-736-7243. Please have your reservation number available. Our specialists are available daily from 5:00am to 11:00pm (Pacific Time). Reservations without confirmed pick up information will be wait-listed.
- HOTEL TRANSFERS: If your tour includes complimentary hotel shuttle service, please be at the confirmed hotel pick up location 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. Note: Many hotels have dedicated tour pick up locations away from the main lobby. Please confirm you are at the correct location within your hotel prior to pick up. Pick up is approximately 90 minutes prior to flight departure (times are based on hotel location, time of day and traffic conditions).
- MISSED PICK UPS: If transportation has not arrived at your hotel by the time of your scheduled pick up, please call our transportation department immediately at 702-638-3232.
- DEPARTURE LOCATION/CHECK IN: Your helicopter tour will depart from our Papillon Terminal located at the Boulder City Airport at 1265 Airport Rd Boulder City, NV 89005. Check in is 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. A valid government issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) is required at time of check in for each person 18 years of age or older.
- CANCELLATION POLICY: Select tours may be changed or cancelled without penalty up to 24 hours prior to departure, subject to availability. Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable. No-shows will be charged in full with no refund.
- RESTRICTIONS: Weight Restrictions - Helicopters have a maximum weight capacity. Passengers will be weighed at time of check in. Anyone weighing 300lbs (136.36kg / 21.43 stone) or greater will be charged $200.00 for an additional comfort seat. Baggage Restrictions - Due to limited space, purses, backpacks and other baggage are not permitted on the aircraft. Camera Restrictions - To ensure passenger and crew safety, the use of "Selfie Sticks" is strictly prohibited in and around the aircraft.
- AIRCRAFT TYPE: All tours are flown on state of the art Airbus helicopters. We operate the AS350 and EC130 turbine helicopters. Aircraft are assigned on day of travel and cannot be guaranteed.
- SEAT ASSIGNMENTS: Due to aircraft weight restrictions, assigned seats cannot be guaranteed. Passengers will receive their seat assignments after the check in process.
- This tour departs daily except for Christmas Day
- Complimentary shuttle transfers pickup about 1.5 hours before departure, depending on hotel
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Are you sick of hearing what "the man" wants you to listen to? TopTenAlbums.net is here for you. This site will bring to you what people who love music think about music. We have included links to all artists who have websites so please click through for more artist information.Check out the top ten lists below and then feel free to submit your own. Click here for information on sending your list.
Marty Solomon Gottesman, Razor & Tie Entertainment, New York, NY
10. The Delays - Faded Seaside Glamour
9. Elliot Smith - From A Basement On A Hill
8. Ambulance Ltd.
Elie Perler, TVT Records, New York, NY
10. Flunk
- Morning Star
9. Me
First & The Gimme Gimmies - Ruin Johnny's Bar Mitzvah
8. Velvet
Revolver - Contraband
Eden Chen, Village Voice, New York, NY
10. John Lennon - Acoustic
9. Athlete - Vehicles and Animals
8. Medeski Martin and Wood - End of the World Party
Jeremy Meyers, Sony Classical, New York, NY
10. Bees - Free the Bees
9. Ari Hest - Someone To Tell
8. Keane - Hopes & Fears
Laura Seath, Sony, New York, NY
10. Guster
- Carol Of The Meows
Sniff. they broke up. But at least we get to keep the record collection and give back the t-shirts.
Sufjan Stevens
- Seven Swans
Dave Sandford, KSM Inc., New York, NY
10. Danger Mouse - The Gray Album (was for free on the internet)
a mash-up is when you combine one song with another (For example placing
the music of The Strokes Last Night under the vocals of Christina Aguilera's
Genie In A Bottle). This album (a combination of The Beatles'
White Album with Jay Z's Black Album) is not true to its definition
(it is more of traditional sampling, then mash-ups) as a Fab Four song
never truly becomes the musical bed for Hova's lyrics to ride on,
but it proves to be an amazing experimentation. Jay Z's vocal
flow proves a perfect ride for George Harrison's guitar from While
My Guitar Gently Weeps on the track What More Can I Say. Dirt Off Your
Shoulders becomes a trippy hip-hopper filtered with a repetitive sample
from Julia. Change Clothes is transformed into a crazy circus as
Piggies gives into a merry-go-round fun ride feel. December 4th,
the standout track (and my personal favorite from Jay Z's Black
album) rides the guitar intro to Mother's Nature Son and tells the
story of Jay's rise out of the hood with an emotional narration
by his mother. It's too bad this record never got an official
release due to legalities from both publishing and record companies as
it is a great musical education to generations of all ages. HOLLA!!!!
Josh Preston, Oh Boy Records, Nashville, TN
10. Feist – Let It Die
It should be called "Let it be released in the frigging US already". Who's the over-dressed pile of brilliance that's sitting on their thumbs waiting for the right moment to release this record? No one can afford to pay $30 for the import. I'm actually encouraging piracy now.
9. The Album Leaf – In A Safe Place
The sleeper album of the year. Actually, it's still asleep and will probably make you sleepy. It's enshrouded in sleep. "Enshrouded in Sleep" sounds like a new emo band.
Gretchen Brennison, BMG, New York, NY
In no particular order...
Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans
Any album that commences with the line "If I am alive this time next year..." is OK in my book. And features a banjo too! Sufjan toes the Christian music line...yes, I know, gasps and disbelief and all that, but this is a lovely, melancholy, peaceful folk record, Jesus notwithstanding. The frugal but unique instrumentation is a perfect accompaniment to his soothing voice, almost lilting despite the dark and somber song focus. Check out "In the Devil's Territory" and "Seven Swans." If I were rating these, this record might be #1. Since I'm not, it's not. On a side note, my apologies to my fiance Dave for waking him up at an ungodly hour blasting this record in the living room...but I just had to hear it, even if it was 3am.
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Jamie Huard
BWB invites you to a free seminar which will provide practical guidance for charities on a number of topical issues. The session is aimed at legacy managers and others responsible for dealing with legacies on behalf of their charity We are also delighted to welcome guest speaker Meg Abdy from Legacy Foresight. The full programme is:
Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution
October 24, 2012 @ 12:00 am - October 25, 2012 @ 12:00 am
4.30: Welcome and Introduction
4.35 – 4.55: Legacy Foresight are Britain's foremost analysts of the legacy and in-memoriam sectors. Meg will be discussing the headline findings of the latest Legacy Market Review, including some fresh insights into charitable will-making trends.
4.55 – 5.15: Laura Soley from BWB's Charity & Social Enterprise Department will provide her top ten tips on maximising legacy income.
5.15 – 5.30: Jamie Huard from BWB's Property Department will be discussing what you need to think about when your charity is left an interest in a property by will.
5.30 – 5.50: Rob Oakley and Leticia Jennings from BWB's Dispute Resolution Department will be providing a round up of the last year's most important cases (they promise not to discuss RSPCA v Gill!) and their implications for charities.
There will be a networking session from 6.00pm onwards over wine and nibbles.


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Everyone is quick to assume that either all MENA (Middle East and North Africa) entrepreneurs are men and that the women entrepreneurs would be doing soft things that impact investing likes both would be wrong. Women are the leaders in the Middle East tech revolution, which when compared to the male dominated Silicon Valley is an interesting comparison.
"It's sometimes hard to get taken seriously," said one panellist. "Try telling a male employee that he has made a mistake," lamented another. And a third participant reported: "My mother always complains that I work too hard. 'Why do you do this to yourself? When do you get married?' she asks."
Arab women entrepreneurs: Untraditional choice | The Economist.


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BVL Group, a real estate company requires project managers, senior engineering and supervisors, marketing executives for its requirements in Vizag and Ongole in Andhra Pradesh state:
Project Managers: Candidates need BE Civil Engineering with minimum 10-15 years experience in relevant field.
DPM Senior Engineer / QS: Need BE Civil with at least 10 years experience.
Supervisors: Need BE Civil Engineering and freshers also can apply. Diploma holders need five years experience.
Marketing Executives: Any graduates with 2-5 years experience with good communications skills.
Interested candidates can email their details to email@example.com . Walk ins will be held on 26th and 27th September 2016 at the following address:
Address: BK Enchanting Enclave, Opp. Ram Nagar 8th Lane, Beside RIMS Hospital, Ongole. Phone: 08592 - 280992.


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Nektann (Being)
"So. You did learn something from your enemies, Toa. Maybe we won in the end, then - we made you like us."
— Nektann to Toa Mata Tahu, Journey's End
|Water (in conjunction with another Skakdi)
|Crescent Scythe (formerly)
|Spherus Magna
|Set number
Nektann is a prime Skakdi warlord from Zakaz.
Nektann, along with all other Skakdi, existed peacefully with other species until the arrival of Makuta Spiriah. As a result of the Makuta's experiments to give them powers, Nektann was granted elemental control of Water, a vision power, and an individual ability. Corrupted by their newfound powers, the Skakdi became a violent, destructive race.[1] At some point in time, Nektann was elected leader of a Skakdi tribe. He situated his camp near the coastline of Zakaz.[DW, Ch. 2]
Sometime in the past, Nektann ordered a shipment of automated weapons from Xia. These weapons were named after Nektann as he was the first Skakdi to use them.[OGDi: 3 August 2008, 2:10 AM]
Axonn and Brutaka arrived on Zakaz during the Order of Mata Nui's war against the Brotherhood, in an attempt to form a pact with Nektann and an alliance with the Skakdi. They started by 'knocking on the door', but many Skakdi attacked the two Order members, cornering them on the beach. After defeating most of the army, the duo gave themselves up.[DW, Ch. 2] Axonn then insisted they be taken to Nektann himself, and the pair found him sitting on a throne of fused weapons taken from fallen enemies. Axonn tricked Nektann into believing that they had spoken to the other Skakdi warlords and they had agreed to fight against the Brotherhood of Makuta to become rich. Nektann then agreed to ally himself with them to fight the Brotherhood.[DW, Ch. 3]
Nektann amassed his army, and followed the pair to one of the Southern Islands, where they discovered large contingents of Rahkshi. While Axonn and Brutaka busied themselves searching for a mysterious location on the island, Nektann and the other warlords led their forces into battle with the Rahkshi. Though the Rahkshi retaliated fiercely and managed to cut down a number of the opposing forces, the Skakdi eventually mustered up enough rage to fight back, and smashed through the Rahkshi's ranks.[DW, Ch. 4]
Teridax's Reign
Teridax eventually claimed dominance over the entire Matoran Universe, despite the efforts of the Order and others to stop him. Nektann, realizing that it would be futile to fight him, instead allied with the Makuta.[2]
Nektann was later assigned by Teridax to lead a strike force of Rahkshi to Metru Nui in order to suppress the rebellion, although they were met with resistance from the Toa Mahri.[MNS, Ch. 12][OGDi: Feb 12 2010, 11:08 AM]
Nektann was given the order by Teridax to move his Skakdi south to the Southern Islands. Despite his doubts, he fell in line with the Rahkshi to go to the islands.[2]
They traveled to the southern edge of the Matoran Universe, where Nektann released his army onto the surface of Bara Magna to fight against Mata Nui and the Glatorian. During his skirmishes, in which he killed numerous combatants, Nektann came across the shield piece Golden Armor in the sand and claimed it as his own.[3]
Nektann was then confronted by Toa Tahu, who was seeking the piece. During their fight, Nektann taunted the Toa of Fire, challenging him to use only his physical strength in an attempt to get him to fight hand to hand. Tahu refused to be baited by the Skakdi and threatened to use his full power. Amused, Nektann claimed a victory, telling Tahu that he had become like his kind. An angered Tahu attacked Nektann, who then grabbed the Toa by the throat. However, Tahu used his Fire power to melt Nektann's armor, and dispatched the Skakdi with a blow, knocking him unconscious.[4]
After the Battle of Bara Magna, Nektann was imprisoned.[5]
Alternate Universes
The Kingdom Alternate Universe
In this alternate universe, Nektann and other Skakdi survived the end of the Matoran Universe after Mata Nui's death. After their migration to the island of Mata Nui, Nektann was chosen to be a member of Turaga Takanuva's ruling council.[TK]
Abilities and Traits
As a Skakdi, Nektann has access to the Elemental Power of Water that only works in conjunction with another Skakdi.[OGDi: Nov 2 2009, 11:10 AM] He also possesses a vision power and a third power.[OGDi: Apr 10 2010, 11:47 AM] Nektann also appears to be larger than the average Skakdi.[DW, Ch. 3]
Nektann respects power, hence his alliance with Teridax after the Makuta took over the universe.[OGDi: Nov 9 2009, 12:10 PM] He has great experience in the area of war and lacks expertise in other fields, but this did not keep him from pondering the importance of Zakaz and the Skakdi in the Matoran Universe's function.[2]
Nektann carried the Crescent Scythe,[OGDi: Feb 9 2010, 02:49 PM] a large and curved blade which was able to channel his Element of Water independent of another Skakdi.[OGDi: Feb 11 2010, 09:41 PM] Tahu later destroyed the blade.[6]
BIONICLE.com Stats
Set Information
7137 Piraka was included in the BIONICLE Stars line of 2010. The line was meant as a commemorative series and this set was meant to represent the Piraka line from 2006. Because the set did not resemble any one Piraka set in particular, the decision was made to assign it to another character. Greg Farshtey and the story team decided on Nektann.[citation needed] The set consists of 15 pieces, including the Golden Armor piece included in the set. Nektann could be combined with the five other Stars to form Gaardus; the instructions for the set were released on BIONICLE.com.
"It was still shocking to realize that Zakaz and everything around it was not part of a world, but just the insides of a great robot. Nektann knew about being a warlord, but he was not an engineer and did not comprehend how large machines worked. Wouldn't each part of a machine have to play a role? And if so, what was the role of the Skakdi?"
— Nektann's thoughts, Journey's End
- The name for Nektann was suggested to Greg Farshtey by BZPower and BIONICLESector01 member Nuhrii the Metruan.
- Nektann had a pet Muaka who is covered in spiked armor.[DW, Ch. 3] It was likely lost after the Battle of Bara Magna.[7]
- Nektann's weapon was designed by Kelly McKiernan, webmaster for BIONICLE.com. He was originally intended to have two, but the final set only included one.[citation needed]
- Nektann was considered a Piraka, insofar as that is what other Skakdi now think of him for siding with Makuta.[OGDi: Jan 5 2010, 07:33 AM]
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EDINBURGH, May 29 — The Scottish Parliament has approved regulations to charge one-off carrier bags in Scotland, the Scottish government said on Wednesday.
The Single Use Carrier Bags (Scotland) Regulations 2014 stipulates that the five-pence (about 0.084 U.S. dollar) minimum charge will commence on Oct. 20 this year, said the Scottish government press release.
The purpose of the charge is to encourage shoppers to think about reusing bags to prevent litter and improve Scotland's environment, it said.
A public consultation revealed overwhelming support for the charge, which will see funds generated being donated to good causes, it added.
Scottish Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead welcomed the decision, noting that "This is landmark legislation that underlines Scotland is serious about tackling litter, reducing waste and creating a cleaner, greener environment for everyone to enjoy."
He called on people to reuse their bags or consider alternatives like bags for life, urging everyone to support the initiative to achieve success as in other counties, where similar measures had been brought in.
The charge is not a tax but will see retailers donating the proceeds to charity and has the potential to raise millions of pounds for good causes, including environmental projects, according to Lochhead.
Scotland currently uses 750 million bags every year, the highest number in Britain. (PNA/Xinhua)


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Golf Digest's Best Teachers2 seasons, 16 episodes
From veteran coaches to instructors on the rise, these Golf Digest teachers are the best of the best.
Golf Digest's 50 Best Teachers
Coaches & InstructorsAt impact try to get the back of your lead hand pointing to the target.
Coaches & InstructorsMike Adams, ranked No. 9 in Golf Digest's 50 Greatest Teachers ranking, offers this simple drill for executing a good shoulder turn in your backswing.
Coaches & InstructorsTodd Andreson shows chronic slicers how to improve their slice by swinging out to the ball from the inside.
Coaches & InstructorsGolf Digest Best 50 Teacher Sean Foley offers you different setup options with your wedge for different shots around the green.


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Here are the latest planning applications to appear before Calderdale Council.
Single storey extension to side: 16 Mayfield Avenue, Bailiff Bridge.
Formation of Dormers to side elevations: 34 Daleside, Greetland.
Demolition of single storey flat roof building and construction of two storey extension: Plough Royd Farm, Addersgate Lane, Northowram.
Replacement windows (Listed Building Consent): 3 Beverley Place, Halifax.
Construction of livestock building: Upper Hathershelf Farm, Hathershelf Lane, Mytholmroyd.
Single storey side extension (Retrospective): 2 Scholey Road, Brighouse.
Single-storey side extension (Lawful Development Certificate): 16 Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe.
Raised driveway with storage room below: Dog Bottom, Lee Mill Road, Hebden Bridge.
The installation of four bay modular building linked in to single unit to create an open plan teaching area (4 bays) and new dining area (1 bay): Whitehill Community Academy, Occupation Lane, Illingworth.
Two-storey extension to side: Orchan House Farm, Kebs Road, Todmorden.
Demolition of buildings to facilitate residential development of maximum five dwellings (Outline): Barns South Of Davey Hall, Davey Lane, Blackshaw Head.
Conversion of former veterinary surgery to five dwellings: 10 Blackwall, Halifax.
Change of use from offices (B1A) to Independent School (D1): Former Brearley Works, Brearley, Lane Mytholmroyd.
Prune two trees (Tree Preservation Order): The Elms, Birdcage Lane, Halifax.
Felling and pruning of trees (Tree Preservation Order): Beechview, The Gardens, Halifax.
Use of buildings and land for equestrian use (Lawful Development Certificates): Littlemoor Farm, Great Edge, Luddenden.
Replace existing upvc conservatory with traditional ground floor extension, new first floor extension. (Listed Building Consent): Little London House, Kennel Lane, Mill Bank, Sowerby Bridge.
Conversion of existing barn to self contained dwelling including single storey rear extension and elevational alterations (Part retrospective): Milner Royd Barn East London Road, Norland.
Stone porch to front: 36 Erringden Road, Mytholmroyd.
Alter an existing window to create a door and install fire escape: 13 New Road, Hebden Bridge.
Two storey side extension: The Bungalow, Parsonage Lane, Brighouse.
Two storey extension to side elevation: Greenhead Hollas Lane, Sowerby Bridge.
Two storey extension to side elevation (Listed Building Consent): Greenhead Hollas Lane, Sowerby Bridge.
Prune one tree (Tree Preservation Area): St Josephs Presbytery, Wellington Road, Todmorden.
Prune two trees (Tree Preservation Order): 32 Mill Grove, Brighouse.
Change of use from three self contained flats to a single residential dwelling house: 10 Park Road, Halifax.
Alterations to windows and doors (revised scheme to approval 16/01108/LBC)(Listed Building Consent): 5 Robin Hood Cottages, Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd.
Conversion of integral garage to living space (Lawful Development Certificate): 7 Bobbin Close Bailiff Bridge
A garden shed / hobby room: 46 Parkside Road, Todmorden.


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New Old Music
I covered Robert Fripp's Erudite Eyes in 2011, posted it to YouTube, and forgot about it. Six years later, I stumbled upon it again and found that I really liked what I did. So, in a fit of creativity and motivation, I recorded this video to go along with the song. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
For reference, my cover is quite a bit darker/moodier than the original. I spent time "updating" it to something more aligned with what Robert might write and release today. There is quite a bit more dissonance and it's much less cheerful. The song originally came out in 1968 on the pre-King Crimson album, The Cheerful Insanity of Giles, Giles, and Fripp, an album I grew up listening to and still enjoy decades later.
If you haven't heard the original, I highly encourage you to check it out. It's very different.
Audio-Only (Podcast)
(NOTE: hitting the "play" button requires a hefty download of the entire audio file!).
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Writing on Sudden Fiction … Sun-baked dust and cordite
January 10, 2015
Sudden Fiction is like a "quick" draw contest: prompt > draw > fire.. It's all over in nine hundred and ninety nine words or less. This ain't no time to choke there hombre. Like the sun at high noon, your mouth goes dry, and it's time to show what-your-made-of; after all, isn't that what people like us like to do … write.
Sudden Fiction projects from my pen using as a mode of creativeness: the objective correlative. or some such. As much as I love and use adverbs, and adjectives to color my long verse; the metaphor fills my needs so much the better in this genre of sun baked dust and cordite.
I've always liked this following piece I put together some time ago. It just kind of rolls down-hill and ends on an emotional step.
Dead at High Noon
by: G.K. Brannen
Cordite filled the air;
twas in my nostrils, twas in my eyes,
twisted left, twisted right
Cordite filled the air
Poncho was fast,
faster'n I ever seen.
Poncho was quick,
quicker'n I ever been.
The gun jumped this away,
my finger stroked the trigger.
Muh arm numbed right away;
the air got stiller.
The middle of the
street. Blood-guts "n"
gore. Dog howl, hoot-owl
night-owl gone.
The breeze reeked of
spent-powder, deadly as
we go. Everth'n that
was dead at high-noon.
Writing "flash or sudden" fiction has just kind of rolled on me like a soft tide. I'm in the process of longer short story writing and, of course, academia writing; thus I need a mental break, and short poetic/non-poetic, rhyme and non-rhyme prose allows that relief to the psyche: bless our craniums anyway.
I'm sure I missed something I wanted to say … it'll come to me.
Writing on Reading … from spark to fire
January 3, 2015
When I was but a wee child enrolled in a small, rural schoolhouse, we had a book mobile that would visit , if I recall rightly, once every week or maybe two. I remember when the book-mobile was scheduled, recess was immediately called, and the whole of the student population (all 23 or so of us along with the one schoolmarm) would be allowed to plunder the book rows seeking a literary adventure.
That was the spark!
The fire has never been extinguished.
My book titles have grown up a bit; I've moved from Uncle Arthur's "Bedtime Stories" > J.R.R. Tolkien >Justin Torres' "We The Animals," and everywhere in between.. Signifcant is my passion for the authors of the Romantic & Modernistic Era's.
So, you may ask, what the heck has this got to do with anything.
I would like to think that the youth of Generation "Z" will suffer the same passions as I.
Look at the commercials: cell-phones for 8 year olds …. really? On the bright side: there is an app for book downlods, audio books, and more information on the WEB then all the hardback "Encyclopedias" I could have ever purchased. All my books that I have retained, possessed, given-away, thrown- away, and thought of, but never obtained, can now be held in the palm of my hand. I must say – that is impressive..
I do have to admit: it just doesn't sound the same … about "snuggling up with a good ipad."
It's a brave new world out there.
Happie New Year Everyone!
Writing on Writing … A Synonym for Life Lived
December 28, 2014
Writing is such a personal venture; yet it acclaims suffrage on so many levels. I had a visiting author tell me once: "Nobody likes to write, they just like it after it's done..
Hummmm, I wonder if that's true?
I, myself, write lots of different stuff > for different reasons> in different genres; and , I agree I do like it when I'm done.
But, sometimes, just banging on these keys: words flying, mental disorder abounding, a locutional discharge at such a rate I'm barely maintaining control.. The stimulus, at times, far outweighing the meaning.
-But not today!
Today, my rationale is: Why write at all?
To look back over my half-century plus and remember the starts and stops of this passion for me along the way; it, my writing, tells a story about me. Not so much an autobiography told in letters and photos; but, a history told in "bread-crumbs" dropped along the way; more like a trail so my path will remain visible as I wonder the greater uncertainties that lie ahead.
Writing is like that – a synonym for life lived.
I always think of Justin Torres' novella, We the Animals. In it, his narrator says about life: " We wanted more. We wanted much more."
A keyboard to me: that "silver-tongued devil" that feeds my psyche and the lives of so many others.
Have a blessed New Year!!!!!!!!
I stand amazed at times how much my life experiences hold interest to my much younger student peers. Since my first academic go-around in the early 70's was no "cake-walk," and life that followed was "difficult." And, it took another fifteen years or so to really come into my own; it's complex to make people understand that just because they get a diploma – life can be a very ungainly path to walk.
Of course, I didn't start a college setting till I was twenty-two; the military came before that, and I really continue to feel that gave me an edge … but, not much of one. I believe learning to stand on your own feet is as an important lesson as any I know of to help you get through what life is bound to throw at you. That's the knowledge I try to pass on.
I've not known too many folks that have really "come-of-age" within themselves that the "school-of-hardknocks" hasn't played a significant role in true identity.
I try to relate my story to that of Homer's "Odyssey;" the trek to get home is long and filled with quagmires.
I pray they listen!
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Refined Selection or Sector Index?
Last month as part of the Blog's mission to feature insight and analysis from across Ipreo's different business units, we ran the first two parts of a series from our Private Capital Markets team focusing on the role volatility plays in the valuation of a private company.
In his second post on the subject of volatility, entitled "How Volatility Affects Valuation," Cody Rosson (CVA), a Senior Valuation Analyst with Ipreo Private Capital Markets, dove deeper into the impact volatility has on determining the value of a company.
Today, in the final post of the three-part series, Cody is back with a dissection of the process itself, exploring two different methods of calculating volatility.
Since it is not typically possible to reasonably estimate future volatility of a private company, we must look at historical volatility of the appropriate sector index. This allows us to view public market data and compare the degree of volatility of our subject company to its industry sector. We can then select a volatility value based on what has taken place in the market.
A common debate regarding this method is whether a full industry sector index should be analyzed for volatility or if a smaller set of comparable companies should be used. An argument can be made that a smaller, more specific set of comparables could yield results more relatable to the subject company. However this method does have its flaws.
Read the full Special Report – Volatility: Refined Selection Or Sector Index?


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Beware the Mud! Learn About Spring Hiking & Mud Season in the Adirondacks
Mud season: a boot-sucking, slippery mess. Many look forward to mud season as a sign spring has arrived, but it can also be an inconvenience and a hazard when hiking the trails.
While there is no official start or end date, the Adirondack mud season usually runs from the first of April until the middle of May. This is a time when snow is melting off the mountains, creating large amounts of mud and erosion.
When mud season is at its worst, New York State often asks hikers to stay off some trails. In fact, hikers are encouraged to postpone their spring hikes on any trails that are above 3,000 feet until about mid-June to allow the trails to fully dry and harden.
While hiking in the mud can pose a danger to hikers, it can also cause damage to the environment. One of the biggest issues with mud season is that hikers can destroy trails and damage vegetation. When hiking, we see mud and immediately think - how can I avoid this? This leads to hiking off-trail.
When hikers travel off the marked trails, particularly in the High Peaks, it puts plants in danger of being trampled and destroyed. A typical lawn can be stepped on up to 500 times before damage becomes visible, but delicate alpine plants can be damaged after only 5 steps! Therefore, vegetation found on alpine areas of the Adirondacks become threatened during the mud season. And while the alpine summits are the most vulnerable areas to vegetation destruction, hikers need to be aware of this issue on the lower elevations as well. Your best bet is to always walk in the middle of the trail, even when it's muddy and messy.
Ready to take on an Adirondack hiking trail this spring? Check out the best trails to try, and the ones to avoid below:
Trails to Try During Mud Season
High Peaks Region
- Cascade Mountain
- Big Slide Mountain
- The Brothers
- Porter Mountain from Cascade (stay off other approaches)
- The Crows
- Hurricane Mountain from Route 9N
- Haystack Mountain (next to McKenzie, not the Haystack next to Marcy)
- McKenzie Mountain
- Giant Ridge Trail
- Marcy Dam Truck Trail
- Indian Pass Trail to Rocky Falls
- Noonmark Mountain
- Pitchoff Mountain
- Roostercomb Mountain via Keene Valley
- Little Porter Mountain from the Cascade Mountain trailhead
- Bald Peak
- Baker Mountain
- Scarface Mountain
- Northville-Placid Trail from Averyville Road
- Owl Head Lookout from Route 9
Outside the High Peaks
- Azure Mountain
- DeBar Mountain
- Pharaoh Mountain
- Treadway Mountain
- Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain
- Silver Lake Mountain
- Taylor Pond Trail
- Blue Mountain
- Paul Smith's College VIC Trails
- Panther Mountain near Saranac Lake
Discover seven hiking trails that are recommended during mud season »
Trails to Avoid During Mud Season
- Algonquin Peak
- Phelps Trail above Johns Brook Lodge to Mt. Marcy
- Van Hoevenberg Trail from Adirondack Loj to Mt. Marcy
- Hurricane Mountain from the Northern and Eastern approaches
- Ampersand Mountain
- Mount Colden
- Feldspar Brook Trail
- Marcy Dam - Avalanche Lake - Lake Colden Trail
- Gothics
- Lake Arnold Crossover Trail
- Indian Pass Trail beyond Rocky Falls
- Range Trail from Johns Brook to Gothics
- Mount Skylight
- Wright Peak
- All trails in the Dix Mountain Wilderness above Elk Lake and Round Pond
- All trails in the Giant Mountain Wilderness above Giant's Washbowl, the Cobbles, and Owl's Head
- Upper elevations of all High Peaks (above 3,000 feet), including trail-less peaks
*If you're determined to hike the High Peaks during the spring, don't forget to check out the latest High Peaks trail conditions before heading out the door, and be prepared to stay on the trail and in the mud.
See a list of kid-friendly hikes »
« Back to the Adirondack Hiking Guide
Source Information:
- http://blog.timesunion.com/explore/outdoors-hitting-the-trails-in-mud-season/609/
- http://visitadirondacks.com/recreation/hiking/hiking-during-mud-season


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Understatement of the year. I shared how overwhelmed I felt doing very small tasks. And I shared my thoughts and feelings about suicide and my wish to die. And she wants me to stay with people, even while going home to handle little tasks. That's when I feel safest – with people – even though I still want to die. I'm obsessing about ways again, the way I was in the hospital. I have an appointment with her again on Friday. I guess my goal is stay out of the hospital for the next 3 days. But it's so painful – the feelings and wanting to die, as well as the struggle to stay out. Hour by hour I hurt and I have to tell myself "just thoughts" or "just feelings" or "just an obsession."
I want to die.
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1. The Crowd
Craps is not the same played alone. In a game of craps, the players set their chips down together, hold their breath together, and celebrate together. Win or lose, everyone is in it together. Even if they never see each other again, there is a sense of companionship that stems from placing chips together on the same bet. Enter any casino and the energy emanates from the craps tables
2. Letting the Chips Loose
Setting down one blue chip just isn't enough. There is no feeling like watching the dice land around a huge pile of chips, waiting with bated breath for the point to be rolled. The larger prize isn't too bad, either.
3. The Switch-Up
After spending several rolls almost unable to breathe, watching the dice as they hit the table over and over and feeling a growing dread that the 7 is coming, it's hard to remember that a 7 is good news at the start of a round. The best buzz comes from realizing you have won right after thinking you have lost.
4. Getting Greedy
After hearing "hard 6" and "hard 8" over and over, all the while waiting for a number that refuses to come up, it's easy to be tempted into placing bets on the far side of the table. It may take a few tries. Actually, it takes a lot of tries, but maybe, just maybe, your hard die roll will be called.
5. Tricking the System
One great thing about craps is the overwhelming number of options. There are many different places on the board to place the chips, and each one works a little differently. One of the great puzzles is trying to figure out which spot or combination of spots is able to bring victory. There are lots of different possibilities to try, some of which aren't even clearly marked on the board.
6. Equal Footing
Craps is not stressful in the way that some card games are, which demand quick thinking and a thick mask. Poker demands a constant serious attitude, and each other person at the table is the enemy. To win, gamblers must trick their friends and strangers alike, and take the chips away from the people around them. With craps, everyone wins together. It doesn't take discipline or fortitude. The support of all of the other gamblers at the table is enough to help anyone play.


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Costs may be classified as product costs and period costs. This classification is usually used for financial accounting purposes. A brief explanation of product costs and period costs is given below:
A period cost is any cost that cannot be capitalized into prepaid expenses, inventory, or fixed assets. A period cost is more closely associated with the passage of time than with a transactional event. Since a period cost is essentially always charged to expense at once, it may more appropriately be called a period expense.
Product cost refers to the costs used to create a product. These costs include direct labor, direct materials, consumable production supplies, and factory overhead. Product cost can also be considered the cost of the labor required to deliver a service to a customer. In the latter case, product cost should include all costs related to a service, such as compensation, payroll taxes, and employee benefits.
PRODUCT AND PERIOD COSTS The concepts of product and period costs are similar to direct and indirect costs. Product costs are those that the firm's accounting system associates directly with output and that are used to value inventory. Under a direct or variable cost accounting system, only direct or variable costs are charged to production. Indirect costs such as property taxes, insurance, depreciation on plant and equipment, and salaries of supervisors are considered period costs. Period costs are charged as expenses to the current period. Under direct costing, period costs are not viewed as costs of the products being manufactured, so they are not associated with valuing inventories.
If the firm uses a full cost accounting system, however, then all manufacturing costs—including fixed manufacturing overhead costs and variable costs—become product costs. They are considered part of the cost of manufacturing and are charged against inventory
1.The costs that are not included in product costs are known as period costs. Usually, these costs are not part of the manufacturing process and are therefore treated as expense for the period in which they arise.
1.Product costs (also known as inventoriable costs) are those costs that are incurred to acquire or manufacture a product. For a manufacturing company, theses costs usually consist of direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
2.Period costs are not attached to products and company does not need to wait for the sale of products to recognize them as expense. According to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), all marketing, selling and administration costs are treated as period costs. Examples of these costs include office rent, interest, depreciation of office building, sales commission and advertising expenses etc
2.Product costs are initially treated as inventory and do not appear on income statement until the product for which they are incurred is sold. When the product is sold, these costs are transferred to cost of goods sold account. For example, if a company manufactures 50 units of product X and sells only 30 units in 2013
3.Period costs are expenses that are easier to attribute to times and accounting periods than actual production processes or finished goods. Product costs, on the other hand, are expenses that are incurred to manufacture a good and can typically be traced back to a specific product. In other words, product costs are the expenses incurred to produce something.
4.Period costs are expensed on the income statement when they are incurred. Take advertising expenses for example. Product costs, on the other hand, are capitalized as inventory on the balance sheet. Raw materials are not expensed when they are purchased.
5.All costs not included in product costs are called period costs. Since these costs are not involved in the production process, they are not treated differently on an income statement following a sale. Costs incurred in the process of acquiring or manufacturing a product are considered product costs.
6.Period costs are basically all costs other than product costs. These are not incurred on the manufacturing process and therefore these cannot be assigned to cost goods manufactured. Period costs are thus expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
Product costs cling to the units of products purchased or manufactured. If a unit is unsold, the product costs will be reported as inventory, a current asset on the balance sheet.
7.The period costs are usually associated with the selling function of the business or its general administration. The product costs of direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead are also "inventoriable" costs, since these are the necessary costs of manufacturing the products.
8.A period cost is more closely associated with the passage of time than with a transactional event. Product cost can be recorded as an inventory asset if the product has not yet been sold. It is charged to the cost of goods sold as soon as the product is sold (see the Matching Principle), and appears as an expense on the income statement.
9. The period costs are usually associated with the selling function of the business or its general administration. Product cost is not a selling function
10. A period cost is more closely associated with the passage of time than with a transactional event. A product cost is more closely associated with a transactional event.
11. Period cost does not appear in the financial statements, since it does not includes the manufacturing overhead that is required by both GAAP and IFRS.
Product cost appears in the financial statements, since it includes the manufacturing overhead that is required by both GAAP and IFRS.
12. Period cost cannot be recorded as an inventory asset Product cost can be recorded as an inventory asset if the product has not yet been sold.
13. Period cost cannot be considered as the cost of the labor . Product cost can also be considered the cost of the labor required to deliver a service to a customer.
14. period cost is used in all areas of accounting Product cost is used in the manufacturing sector
15. period cost occurs during sales and inventory. Product cost will occur during the process of manufacturing the product as: direct material, direct labor, and/ or indirect overhead cost.


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wallet, $740 Pesos (MXN), newspaper clippings, credit card, receipts, notes, thermometers, condom.
The artists wallet was swapped for a wallet owned by a street vendor in Mexico City and was in use by the artist afterwards for an extended period of time.
A swap is a derivative in which two counterparties exchange cash flows of one party's financial instrument for those of the other party's financial instrument. The benefits in question depend on the type of financial instruments involved.


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We understand what it takes to run a small to medium size business
Founder and Managing director Steve McGrath maintains a very hands-on approach to his business. Therefore he is acutely aware of the needs of customers to run cost effective businesses and constantly improve business processes to keep ahead of competition and at the same time maintain a high quality of service!
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An Experience We All Need From Time To Time: Mother's Love Can Conquer Any Fear
Charming and captivating, Mother's Love Can Conquer Any Fear! (Kommuru Books) is a treasure for the family bookshelf. A father himself, author Subhash Kommuru couldn't find the books he wanted to read to his son, so he and his wife set out to create them.
Mother's Love Can Conquer Any Fear! is a positive message about bullying, teamwork and the power of a mother's love. Subhash and Sujata Kommuru immigrated to the U.S. from India and seek to fill their son's childhood with the diversity, traditional wisdom and cultural values they remember from their own youth. The time-honored structure of the fable lends its strength to their stories; animal characters reveal truth in familiar patterns.
Shastriji is a wise old chicken who always has an answer until the vile crow Kaalia comes along, up to no good. Attempts to thwart the crow backfire one after the other. Will Kaalia's tyranny end? What if the right question is not "how" but "why?" The funny, action-packed story becomes a tribute to motherhood when a mother's love overcomes all odds and propels Ganga to do something that dazzles everyone in Anand Nagar.
As in the very best of children's literature, the gentle humor appeals to a younger audience while adults appreciate more subtle touches. Action and suspense cut through the age gap without obscuring the important moral lesson of the story.
Mesmerizing illustrations, rendered with love by Sujata Kommuru, capture every nuance of the tale in great detail and every character has been very carefully portrayed and designed. They have also published Bargad, available in Hindi and English, and Subhash is the author of The Magic of Friendship. The Kommurus have the heart, the talent and the skill to combine the beauty and mystery of an age-old culture with a sensible message that honors love and family in the 21st century.
Please visit www.facebook.com/KommuruBooks; keep up with the Kommurus at twitter.com/KommuruBooks
Mother's Love Can Conquer Any Fear!
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The British Shakespeare Association is a professional association of teachers, researchers, theatre practitioners, writers and enthusiasts. The BSA is a registered charity and its aims are educational – 'to promote and foster a better understanding of Shakespeare and his work'. Read more about us »
The British Shakespeare Association is pleased to sponsor a free event on Shakespeare and education in the digital age.
This event is designed for those interested in Shakespeare and education, including students, graduates, and Shakespeare educators at all levels and from all sectors. Together with disseminating, sharing, and discussing a range of teaching methods and approaches, visiting speakers and experts will discuss topics at the forefront of the field, ranging from using digital Shakespeare resources to active teaching approaches.
The day will combine presentations with roundtable discussions. Confirmed speakers include Dr Sarah Olive (University of York and editor of the British Shakespeare Association Teaching Shakespeare magazine), Dr Erin Sullivan (Shakespeare Institute), Anthony Banks (Associate Director, National Theatre Learning) and Dr Catherine Alexander (Shakespeare Institute).
This student-led symposium aims to build on the knowledge base of current approaches to teaching Shakespeare, by situating it in the latest scholarly conversation through sharing insights gained through the organisers' wider experience in participating at international level Shakespeare conferences.
A light lunch will be provided for all attending. The venue is a short walk from the nearby railway station. There is parking; however it is very limited on site, so where possible delegates are advised to use public transport or seek alternative parking.
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StaRComm has aligned itself with industry leaders like SES World Skies, Cisco and iDirect to bring you a superior product and services—deployable anytime, anywhere. And by using the latest generation of broadband satellite technology powered by VSAT, plus redundant voice and data networks, Stallion offers outstanding voice quality and Internet connectivity—which means operators across the country have a practical solution for their communications needs.
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Published on Wednesday, 6 December 2017
In the land of kangaroos electric energy too can have its sudden ups and downs. However, as they say down under, 'No worries' because since November the stability of the Australian grid has been ensured by the technology of EnerNOC: the Enel Group Company that provides Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS).
This is the first time that distributed demand-side resources have provided grid balancing ancillary services in Australia's national electricity market. This technique enables a reinforcement of overall security of the energy system, providing up to 70 MW of FCAS and ensuring an uninterrupted supply of power to all users when the regular flow is disturbed and if unexpected events occur. EnerNOC's distributed network of devices instantaneously detects imbalances on the grid and then safely and automatically decreases customer loads, usually in less than one second. Numerous industries stand to benefit from this service, such the cold storage sector and manufacturing.
We are thrilled to be a part of the ongoing transition to a system based on distributed energy resources in Australia
We are thrilled to be a part of the ongoing transition to a system based on distributed energy resources in Australia
Jeff Renaud
Vice President and Managing Director, Asia Pacific at EnerNOC
"Historically," Renaud said, "grid balancing ancillary services have been provided by conventional generators, but demand response is a large "ready-to-use" resource that can supply these services faster, cheaper, and with lower emissions than traditional generators can. Some options offered by EnerNOC can restore the balance between supply and demand on the grid in less than 100 milliseconds.
In view of the shift away from the larger centralized power plants and their replacement with renewable energy plants and distributed production, we are certain that in the future there will be a growing need for solutions like those that we are offering with EnerNOC.
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Poor Thang: Porsha Stewart Admits She Faked Happy Marriage With Ex-Baller Kordell To Stay On RHOA
The money must have made things easier too…
Porsha Stewart Admits She Faked Happy Marriage Kordell
Porsha Stewart was once known as the RHOA star that had the "perfect" life but she now admits the whole thing was fake! The Atlanta socialite talked to cast-mate Kandi about her recent divorce to Kordell Stewart:
"With him I don't want to hate him because for some crazy reason I do still love him. I need closure. Right now it's like somebody has died and you can't find their body so you can't have closure.
"Divorces feel like a death in the family. Every time I drive to my attorney's office, it's like I'm driving to a funeral. Over and over and over because it feels it like the ending to something I wanted for the rest of my life."
Porsha later admits she faked a happy marriage for the cameras:
"When I was married, I held that flag of being a wife so strong. And for me I felt like if I told the girls exactly what was going on, they would say 'I told you so.' And then it would make me feel like everything I was doing was wrong. And I did not want to have a group of women judge me and my household because everything I did as a wife, everything I did as a mother, I meant it. "
Like a good friend, Kandi reassures Porsha that she will be able to move on to a new baller in no time!
"You're young, y'all didn't have any children together. And he really showed you an awful side of him. This way you can break away and keep it moving and you don't have any attachments to him. You're young, you're good looking. You can catch somebody else that will treat you right, love you very well."
It's hard to feel sorry for Porsha when she knowingly stayed in a bad marriage for the sake of being on a reality show. Do you feel bad for the fraudy bird??
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