Vote For Diversity

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Cultural diversity is beneficial to productivity and likely to increase our nation's flexibility and responsiveness to the diversity of our citizens with inclusion an increasingly globalized world.

However, according to University of California - Santa Barbara scientific researchers, Americans have developed a fear of inclusion. In this election year of unprecedented acrimony, one of the most polarizing issues of all is rooted in what's typically considered a national strength: Diversity.

VINE'S OUT OF TIME

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We've heard through the grapevine that Twitter has flown off the handle and canceled Vine. The 15 minutes of fame was reduced to six seconds and now it's down and out.

Vine's dead. Is Twitter next? http://cnnmon.ie/2fbOMJx via @CNNMoney

“Important News about Vine” by @vine https://medium.com/@vine/important-news-about-vine-909c5f4ae7a7#.7humud…

Twitter is killing off Vine http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13437576/twitter-killing-vine?utm_ca… via @Verge

Political Power Punch

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There are a few more good signs for Clinton in key states as the millions of votes which have been cast in the U.S. presidential election are now pointing to an advantage for the Democrat in Florida and North Carolina, both must-win states for Trump, as well as Nevada, Colorado and Arizona.

Meanwhile back on the trail, and for the very first time, Hillary took the stage on the campaign trail with FLOTUS Michelle, her new secret weapon. The two ladies appeared together at a rally in North Carolina, one of the key must-win states for The Donald.

WOMEN RULE

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Women suffrage is the right of women to vote in elections. Limited voting rights were gained by women in Finland, Iceland, Sweden and some Australian colonies and western U.S. states in the late 19th century.

The 19th Amendment to the US Constitution granted American women the right to vote, which is a right known as woman suffrage. At the time the US was founded, its female citizens did not share the same rights as men, including the right to vote.

Gun Violence

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The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture will host a panel discussion on forgiveness in response to gun violence, entitled “Gun Violence and the Police: A New York Perspective,” this Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at 7:30pm.

WORLD SERIES CHAMPS

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Baseball is America's favorite pastime and tonight is the first game of the series between to teams which have not won in years. The Cubs are getting lots of attention during this series, but today's the very best day to live in Cleveland.

Not only is Cleveland hosting Game 1 at Progressive Field, but next door at Quicken Loans Arena, the Cavaliers will receive their NBA championship rings.

Remember, the Cleveland Indians will host Game 1 of the World Series on Fox TV @8P against the Chicago Cubs.

PHYSICAL EXERCISE

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Timing is Everything!

Timing is everything for electronic messaging and sometimes it goes to the back burner.
The Subject, Context, and Kiss are important.

Needless to say, if you need a reply ASAP, you're better off calling. Similarly, be conscientious about the recipient who may be swamped under work or -- even worse -- on vacation? In those instances, follow-ups aren't going to be effective, regardless of how flawlessly crafted.

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T + HANKS = THANKS

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Tom Hanks took on his American dad character to give our country a much-needed pep talk on Saturday Night Live.

T. Hanks surprised US with a live SNL call to straighten up and fly right, and some could not contain their excitement.

Tom Hanks America's Dad Monologue - SNL https://youtu.be/vcwFeyrH2ww via @YouTube

Hanks reminded US thath of all the forces which make for a better world, there is nothing more powerful than hope. With hope, we can think, work and dream. THANKS... We needed that!

Grievanceburg Address?

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The Donald went to Gettysburg PA and delivered a speech that was less like Lincoln's address and more like the whining and complaints we have all heard all too often. A Gettysburg Kvetch or Grievanceburg Address.

@realDonaldTrump's Contract with the American Voter was delivered in hollowed ground in Pennsylvania#Gettysburg #DrainTheSwamp.

Trump's lawsuit threat against accusers overshadows agenda http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/3d281c11a96b4ad082fe88aa0db04305/Articl…