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Come on Man: Honk, Honk

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For Immediate Release: Dateline: East Greenwich , RI So what would happen if, after January 1, the administration put in place, as a gesture of non-partisanship, some of the Democrats’ agenda, like enlarging the Supreme Court and ending filibusters. It’s the least they could do. Goose? Gander? I’m just sayin’…. Adblock test (Why?) source http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Come-on-Man-Honk-Honk,2024307536.aspx

Come On, Man: Yes, But That Was Years Ago

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For Immediate Release: Dateline: East Greenwich , RI People are surprised at “upsets” in sports. Or they are disappointed when a “star” performer is not good. Perhaps the “favorites” and “stars” were simply overrated. There have been a lot of “one-hit wonders.” That doesn’t take away from their singular success, but it hardly makes them legends! Adblock test (Why?) source http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Come-On-Man-Yes-But-That-Was-Years-Ago,2024307469.aspx

Of Interest From Summit Consulting Group, Inc. -- Alan Weiss, Ph.D.

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Name: Crysta Ames Title: Office Manager Group: Summit Consulting Group, Inc. Dateline: East Greenwich, RI United States Direct Phone: 401-884-2778 Jump To Summit Consulting Group, Inc. -- Alan Weiss, Ph.D. Adblock test (Why?) source http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Of-Interest-From-Summit-Consulting-Group-Inc-Alan-Weiss-PhD,2024307459.aspx

What a Difference an Apostrophe Makes!

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Joe Biden has been taking a lot of heat for his response to the blatant racism at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden debacle. The claim is that he called Trump's supporters (plural) "garbage." But that isn't what he actually said. Here's a piece of the transcript. He uses the possessive singular and follows it up with " his demonization of Latinos" (emphasis mine). Seeing them together, it is 100% clear: Both of these two uses confirm that he was directing his ire at that one particular supporter who spewing racism on the stage--and as I see it, that so-called comedian deserves the insult. Here is the quote, in context: "they're good, decent, honorable people. The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporter's -- his -- his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it's un-American." Meanwhile, Trump, in his arrogance, not only didn't apologize, not only called this horrorshow a "lovefest"

Poignant Flash Fiction Moment of Truth by P. A. Farrell in December Issue

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TENAFLY, NJ - PicturaJournal.com , a leading, highly selective online literary magazine, announces the upcoming publication of " Moment of Truth ," a powerful flash fiction piece by acclaimed author P. A. Farrell. The story is featured in the December issue, available online starting December 1, 2024 at 10AM . The link will not be hot until that date. https://picturajournal.com/issue-two/pa-farrell/ ). " Moment of Truth " offers a heart-wrenching glimpse into the life of an impoverished young boy who struggles to afford school lunch. Set in a bustling school cafeteria, the narrative follows the boy as he approaches the serving line, knowing he lacks the funds to pay for his meal. Farrell's masterful storytelling highlights the silent battles many children face in seemingly ordinary settings. The story climaxes when one cafeteria worker, moved by compassion, decides to give the boy a free lunch despite her colleague's objections. The piece delves into th

How to Initiate Goals of Care Discussions With Family

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?Initiating a goals of care discussion with family members or professionals ensures that your wishes for daily living and eventual care needs are planned and executed according to your wishes. While many adults set these conversations aside until a health diagnosis or other situation occurs, having goals of care discussions early in life allows more effective planning. Why Have Goals of Care Discussions With Family If you are an aging parent who expects your adult children to care for you when the time comes, these discussions are critical. In my meetings with aging adults, many parents say their children will care for them. However, few have asked the question. My advice is to ask early and to be practical. Sometimes, individuals and families fail to initiate conversations because they fear others will not meet their needs. Adult children invested in building a career, married, and have children may have little time to care for you. Some parents do not want to burden children b

?I?ll Take Care of It?

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To succeed in today’s workplace, people need to demonstrate their value and curtail any hint of dispensability. At a minimum, they need to at least act the part. Here is a personal example to illustrate the point. I needed help to remove a piece of furniture from my apartment. I asked Joe, who works in my building, if he’d like to make a little extra money by assisting me. Sighing, Joe went into this long dreary story about how much effort this would take. After all, didn’t I know about the rules of how to dismantle the furniture for recycling, the rules about when large items went curbside for pick up, and the rules about how to store furniture in the basement without creating a fire hazard? Not only was Joe cranky (and unappreciative), but he turned everything into my problem. Needless to say, I was relieved that he turned down my request, because who wants to work with someone who has that kind of attitude. Fortunately, Adam was referred to me. When he arrived at my apartment t