CONNIE BABIES

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Why are so many Asian-American women of a certain age called ‘Connie’? Blame it on Connie Baby aka Connie Chung.

I worked as A news producer for NBC News for about a decade  A  few of those years I had to wake up early for TODAY. The paycheck was good and the working conditions better. I worked wi Jane Pauley, Deborah Norville and last but not least, Connie Baby.

She said she met Maury in California and the rest is history. Chung became a vehicle for many immigrant mothers’ hopes for their daughters and their quest for a sense of belonging.

USA TRAITORS?

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The GOP stoked anger with false claims the vote was stolen, not condemning the violent protesters, and didn't respect the election.

 

Robert B. Aderholt

Mo Brooks

TIME IS UP

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A pandemic-era border policy known as Title 42 expired at midnight, ending one of the federal government's primary tools.

HELP WANTED

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NYC reportedly hosts a virtual opportunity today for job seekers to find civil service opportunities without having to take the state exam.

The Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Virtual Career Fair will be held today, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will be able to view content and chat one-on-one with recruiters.

THE JACK ASS

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An amazing Accountability Summer Season is on the horizon for the world’s most horrible half-human half-monster individual.

Who makes fun of sexual assault, while awaiting the outcome, of the four criminal investigations of his conduct, and the conduct of the 2020 election that he lost to POTUS Joe Biden?Donald Jack Trump

LMNA LA

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As the first museum to focus exclusively on storytelling through images, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art believes that visual storytelling can connect us and help shape a more just society.

MOURNING MUSE

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It is common knowledge that behind every good person, there is a greater one to provide motivation, love, support, and inspiration.

However, there are moments when moody artists and songwriters get hurt and want out.  Other times they're sincere and grounded with their odes, lambasts, laments, or love letters to their ex muse sometimes when music is at its very best. They call upon a special feeling and a deeper sense of introspection that goes beyond noodling away in the studio until you have crafted something resembling a song. 

WAR ON LIARS

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The legal system and society are finally calling out dangerous liars for what they are and for the chaos, pain, and aggravation caused.

It may be an exaggeration to state that lying is the first step for traitors and denying is next. The biggest act of deception. However, sometimes, people use certain ways of telling the truth that may not be completely truthful. When people lie, there's self-protection involved. These moments can often educate you about a person’s character and honesty. NYT Takes a closer look.

CLIMATE ⚠️ DANGER ⛔️

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One of those urban areas where residents aren’t used to temperature extremes and many homes don't have air conditioning,  

In a world where temperatures rise 5-10 degrees, unlike Floridians, San Francisco residents are ill-equipped for dealing with heat and it could be economically damaging.

Other cities with more gradually increasing risk on the Moody’s Analytics list are: 

Cape Coral, FL

New York City

Long Island, NY

Oakland, CA

STOIC VIRTUES

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Stoic philosophy is the foundation for personal growth, The virtues are wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance.

Wisdom: Wisdom represents the pursuit of knowledge and the development of sound judgment. A wise individual seeks truth, reflects on personal experiences, and learns from others. Wisdom involves recognizing the complexities of life and making informed decisions based on reason and understanding.