I Like Surprises

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An old school buddy Dennis Thomson, has got to be one of my favorite childhood pals. He recently surprised me once again. This time with a ticket to a very special concert he had invited me to a half century ago and now wanted us attend the 50th Anniversary concert tour of a famous folk singer. A performer we enjoyed in the New York area the first time was at MSG, while this one was at PAC.

Three Blind Mice

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According to government scientists, earth's climate continues to change throughout history. In 650,000 years there have been seven cycles of glacial advance and retreat, with the abrupt end of the last ice age about 7,000 years ago marking the beginning of the modern climate era and of human civilization. Most of these climate changes are attributed to very small variations in Earth’s orbit that change the amount of solar energy our planet receives.

US Coal Shoulder

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President Trump and his GOP co-conspirators are desperately trying to change the growing narrative of a criminal investigation, while world leaders are now pointing at crimes against nature.

Will air pollution trump a global necessity for clean air, pure drinking water? Should we hurry before time runs out? Try and catch the wind. https://youtu.be/J8hjEYTpwE8?list=RDJ8hjEYTpwE8

These following headlines tell the true story of the US giving the world a coal shoulder.
US exit from Paris agreement could open door for China to lead on climate change

How Old Do You Feel?

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The older you feel, the less likely you are to be satisfied with your sex life, according to Canadian academic researchers at The University of Waterloo, which is Canada’s top innovation university.

This study examined the effects of subjective age and attitudes about aging on frequency of sex and interest in sexual activity among middle-aged and older adults.

The Effects of Subjective Age and Aging Attitudes on Mid- to Late-Life Sexuality http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2017.1293603#.WS7-…

Where Are The Heroes?

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My hero and heroine are MoM, DaD and the members of my family who in the face of danger, left their worldly belongings behind and sacrificed for their families by fighting adversity in a new nation and learning another language and through feats of ingenuity, bravery and strength, put aside their own personal concerns for a greater good and for a future in The United States of America.

Cinema Sex

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Beware... It's a jungle out there, with increasing sex scenes being peddled by the film industry. CITY IMAGES found a series of major motion pictures that walk a fine line for the censors. Some of these date back a half century.

The moral lobby of politicians, parents, priests and pundits might not stem the flow of sex on the big screen but the advertising lobby certainly can. In the meantime, these are some sexually provocative films we have identified that will make you feel like taking a cold shower, or perhaps something more daring afterwards.

Binge-watch Holidays?

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If you plan to participate in binge-watching, which is also called binge-viewing or marathon-viewing during the holidays, you may wish to consider the following politically motivated major motion pictures.

After honoring those who served and died, lets focus on the political leaders who preside over the democratic society for which brave soldiers stood for. Here are a few films that may restore your faith in democracy.

Memorial Day

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Since 1868, when it was proclaimed by General John Logan, Memorial Day was a holiday to remember the soldiers who died in the Civil War. The holiday was a step towards national reconciliation. Decoration Day was the original name and it was about placing flowers on the graves of the soldiers who died to make this, the greatest nation on earth. And let's not allow anyone to say anything that makes US feel any different.

Has the true meaning of this holiday gotten lost? Is it that Memorial Day has lost its significance because we have too many so-called leaders who chose not to serve?

Active Hurricane Season

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National Hurricane Center officials are predicting an above-normal 2017 Hurricane Season with several hurricanes packing minimum 74 mph winds, with a few being a Category 3 or stronger minimum 111 mph winds. The severe forecast calls for a total of 11 to 17 tropical systems with minimum velocity of 39 mph winds.

A hurricane is an intense tropical storm with powerful winds and heavy rain.Other names for a hurricane include cyclone, typhoon and tropical storm. The different names usually indicate where the storm originated.