Good Old Days

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They were definitely different times. Americans were happy and enthusiastically producing, while our very own homegrown artists created content that could best be described as real gems. While King was creating, The Carpenters were building and Mitchell was mobilizing and simultaneously.

The ’60s and ’70s brought real-life superstars to A&M Studios in Hollywood, California for some fine music.

Burt Bacharach https://youtu.be/75lAZuzOEwk
Sergio Mendes https://youtu.be/v1d8oaumRkk
Quincy Jones https://youtu.be/fXmmWBzS-_o
Paul Williams https://youtu.be/ub0J8ZdaKE8

LasT Libra

There are two types of people... Libras and those who wish they were, and 2 in this world. Today is the last day to celebrate if you are LIBRA. Like me, I'm... peaceful, fair, enjoy partnerships, and marriage. As fascinated by balance and symmetry, there is a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the importance family and friends in my own inner core. I'm happy to avoid conflict, with peace, respect, and justice for all in the American way.

I don't always follow the norms. In fact, my strengths and weaknesses are plentiful.

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Toddler Travels

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My wife's little sister and her boy are near and dear to us and are traveling for the first time to visit family.

Although flying with the infant on your lap on a flight, not occupying a seat is allowed free of charge, it can become a bit difficult whenever the flight is longer than 12 hours. Travelers should request passenger support specialists who provide on-the-spot assistance.

Select a window seat that allows you a corner spot if you can possibly swing it. ...
Avoid boarding boredom. ... Wait before you board that plane.

Free Treats

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Halloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.

Ménage à Trois

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Two is company and three is a crowd... Is it a saying used to suggest that it is better to be in a group of only two people than to have a third person with you as well? It is used when two people are relaxed and enjoying each other's company but another person would make them feel less comfortable.

But do not tell Ryan Scoats, who earned undergraduate and masters degrees and is involved in penetrating research at the University of Bath, researching masculinities under Professor Eric Anderson.

Saturday Night Massacre

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"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." This raises the question whether those who can remember are not doomed, to be swept along by the majority who cannot?

The last Presidential election was a particularly toxic for Americans. The tone of the race was negative and some political scientists worried the election could scar a generation of young voters, making them less likely to cast ballots in the future. Name-calling and accusations thrown between the candidates were just the beginning of the vitriol.

30th anniversary of the 1987 Crash

Reminiscent of the terrible 2005 Hurricane season, the third quarter of 2017 witnessed a series of
natural disasters which caused historic flooding in Texas, ravaged the entire Florida peninsula and
devastated the island of Puerto Rico. Out West, destructive wildfires are leaving some of
America’s finest wineries in ashes. All are producing promises of government assistance which
has economists busy calculating the stimulative effects of the increased spending. Replacing
almost a million cars in Houston and rebuilding homes throughout the affected areas are sure to

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Politics As Usual?

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While politicians on both sides of the aisle are retiring, a shake-up is urgently needed in all parties because too many longtime officials, members of Congress, US Senators, state and local politicians have become indebted to special interest groups by massive donations to their campaigns which represent dangers to our democratic system.

USA voters should consider a clean sweep and search for new leaders who are satisfied with their base salaries and work for the greater good of everyone.

Solving A Problem Like Maria?

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Hurricane Maria is one of the worst natural disasters on record and caused catastrophic damages and a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. These are American citizens, so don't they deserve the same treatment as any others?

How do you solve a problem like Maria... How do you catch a clown and pin him down?
AP FACT CHECK: Trump is off the mark about Maria https://www.apnews.com/c72fbbb98b8449c2b2a484aa69514e14

On the streets of San Juan, police struggle to rein in crime after Hurricane Maria http://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article179863816.html

Real Bigotry

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Everyone knows that @realbigotry or #white-supremacy goes against global values. Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself should never be practiced.

Any person who is obstinately or intolerantly devotes their own opinions and prejudices especially one who treats the members of a group with hatred and intolerance.

No one should be intolerantly devoted to their own opinions and prejudices or treat the members of any racial or ethnic group with hatred and intolerance. PERIOD END OF SENTENCE!!!