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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