Wednesday, December 18, 2024
A Look Behind the Curtains at the Bucs
From TotalSports.com
VIDEO: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Share Mind-Blowing Behind-The-Scenes Video On How They Book Hotels & Set Up Their Players On Road Trips
By Alex Hoegler
We book 200 hotel rooms every time we travel 🤯🏨 pic.twitter.com/Hc026bDsZH
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 14, 2024
Michael Moore's Take on For-Profit Health Insurance Companies
An excerpt from Michael Moore -
A Manifesto Against For-Profit Health Insurance Companies — by Michael Moore
I hereby give you my Oscar-nominated Documentary on the Killer Health Insurance companies like United HealthCare —SICKO — for FREE… and let’s end and replace this so-called “health care system” NOW
It’s been three days since Luigi Mangione’s manifesto was discovered in his backpack explaining why he assassinated the CEO of United HealthCare.
In Mangione’s manifesto, he said that he was not the “most qualified person to lay out the full argument” against our for-profit healthcare industry. Apparently, to Mangione, one of those qualified people — is me. In his manifesto, he references how I’ve “illuminated the corruption and greed,” implying folks should go to my work to understand the complexity — and the power-hungry abuse — within our current system.
It’s not often that my work gets a killer five-star review from an actual killer. And thus, my phone has been ringing off the hook which is bad news because my phone doesn’t have a hook. Emails are pouring in. Text messages. Requests from many in the media. The messages all sound something like this:
“Luigi mentioned you in his manifesto. That people should listen to you. Will you come on our show, or talk to our reporter and tell them that you condemn murder!?”
Hmmm. Do I condemn murder? That’s an odd question. In Fahrenheit 9/11, I condemned the murder of hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi people and the senseless murder of our own American soldiers at the hands of our American government.
In Bowling for Columbine, I condemned the murder of 50,000 Americans every year at the hands of our gun industry and our politicians who do nothing to stop it.
In my 35 years as a filmmaker, have I said or done anything that has implied I condone murder? As a teenager during the Vietnam War, I was required to register for the draft at the local draft board. There was a box on the form asking me if I had a problem with killing Vietnamese people. Actually, it just asked me to check the box if I was going to file for Conscientious Objector status — meaning, if given the opportunity, would I swear that I would never kill a Vietnamese person. I checked the box. Throughout my adult life, I have repeatedly stated that I’m a pacifist. In fact, I have never struck another human in my life. Not even on the playground. I was taller and bigger than the other boys so they mostly left me alone. Usually I was the one who would try to stop the bullies from picking on the smaller kids. When they’d start swinging at me, I would wrap my arms around them, pinning their arms to their sides in my “human straitjacket” and not letting them go until they stopped.
Here’s a sad statistic for you: In the United States, we have a whopping 1.4 million people employed with the job of DENYING HEALTH CARE, vs only 1 million doctors in the entire country! That’s all you need to know about America. We pay more people to deny care than to give it. 1 million doctors to give care, 1.4 million brutes in cubicles doing their best to stop doctors from giving that care. If the purpose of “health care” is to keep people alive, then what is the purpose of DENYING PEOPLE HEALTH CARE? Other than to kill them? I definitely condemn that kind of murder. And in fact, I already did. In 2007, I made a film – SICKO – about America’s bloodthirsty, profit-driven and murderous health insurance system. It was nominated for an Oscar. It’s the second-largest grossing film of my career (after Fahrenheit 9/11). And over the past 15 years, millions upon millions of people have watched it including, apparently, Luigi Mangione.
After the killing of the CEO of United HealthCare, the largest of these billion dollar insurance companies, there was an immediate OUTPOURING of anger toward the health insurance industry. Some people have stepped forward to condemn this anger.
I am not one of them.
Faye here - This article goes on longer. It is definitely worth the time.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
Flower Bros
@ryles_carp This is your sign to have flower bros at your wedding! #flowerbros #fypage #wedding #weddingtiktok #twins #brothers @Bruno Mars ♬ original sound - ryles_carp
https://www.tiktok.com/@ryles_carp/video/7390429826261290271
Friday, December 6, 2024
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
"Give Me Some Suga" Adoption Story
@nbcchicago For years, a Chicago man visited a South Shore bakery without knowing the woman behind his favorite treats was his birth mom. A phone call from the familiar number led to tears, hugs, and a beautiful family reunion that was meant to be. #familyreunion #heartwarming #feelgood #southshore #chicago ♬ original sound - NBC Chicago
https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcchicago/video/7436076113828285739
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024
This is What a Hot Flash Looks Like!
@pleezebfree Hot and Hungry. Hot Flashes are annoying and rude.
♬ original sound - Tracey Monique
Sunday, October 27, 2024
FULL SPEECH: Michelle Obama rallies for Harris in Michigan
This is a must-see in its entirety for anyone with a female in their life. - Faye
Friday, October 25, 2024
Walking While Black
@lulusrescue This judge is so fair and always no bs. I love how he cares for those who are infeint lf him #judge#law#nobs #enforcement #fyp#viral#money#ect ♬ original sound - lulusrescue
https://www.tiktok.com/@lulusrescue/video/7423789550285098273
Trump Gets Put in a Home
🚨NEW AD🚨
— Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) October 23, 2024
We all know Donald Trump belongs in a home. Just not the White House. #APlaceForTrump#harriswalz #voteblue pic.twitter.com/9bTfcn8Ouf
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Meet Canada's First Black Female Interventional Cardiologist
An excerpt from Face2FaceAfrica -
Meet the Haitian woman who became Canada’s first Black female interventional cardiologist
BY Dollita Okine
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Photos: Alexandra Bastiany
Alexandra Bastiany, Canada’s first Black woman interventional cardiologist, was raised in Montreal by a Haitian mother who pursued a career in nursing and a father who worked as a chemist. Thus, Bastiany’s ambition to become a doctor has been present since she was a young child.
She told Heart and Stroke, “Both my parents had defied the odds by attending college and university and becoming young professionals in a foreign country. I was determined to follow in their footsteps and achieve my dreams, despite how the world perceived me, and independently of what society expected from me. I was determined to rise above the statistics and the stereotypes. I must also say, I love a challenge.”
But even as a teenager, she was inspired by the intricacies of “such a simple organ” called the heart and understood that practicing cardiology was what she wanted to do.
“During my first year in medical school, I fell in love with the heart, but I did not think cardiology was for me until I learned about interventional cardiology (this is a practice that works on the arteries in the heart to remove blockages using non-invasive procedures, through the wrists or groin),” she said.
Finding the Right Words When There Are No Words
An excerpt from LoveToKnow -
How to Say 'I'm Sorry for Your Loss' : 77 Supportive Messages
Express your empathy and support with these phrases that are personal and heartfelt.
By Kate Miller-Wilson
Loss is a basic part of life, and we all experience it. Express your empathy for someone's grief with these simple phrases that you can personalize for any situation.
- My thoughts are with you during this time of mourning.
- May you find peace and comfort in your memories of ________.
- I was heartbroken to hear about the loss of your loved one.
- ________ was a special person to all who met them.
- I am thinking of you and am here for you.
- You are surrounded by love during this difficult time.
- Your loved one will be dearly missed.
- Sending you my condolences on the loss of your loved one.
- This must be so difficult for you. I'm sorry for the pain you are going through.
- I can't imagine how hard this is for you. My thoughts are with you and your family.
- Words can't express how sorry I am for what you're going through.
South Carolina Builds First Monument to African American
An excerpt from the Associated Press -
South Carolina to build first monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls made an audacious escape from enslavement to become a pilot and a South Carolina statesman.
By the Associated Press
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| A bust of Robert Smalls, who will soon be the first African American individual with a statue at the South Carolina Statehouse, I s displayed Reconstruction Era National Historic Park, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Beaufort, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) |
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring a man who put on Confederate clothes in order to steal a slaveholder’s ship and sail his family and a dozen others to freedom during the Civil War.
But Robert Smalls isn’t just being honored for his audacious escape. He spent a decade in the U.S. House, helped rewrite South Carolina’s constitution to allow Black men equality after the Civil War and then put up a valiant but doomed fight when racists returned to power and eliminated nearly all of the gains Smalls fought for.
Rep. Jermaine Johnson can’t wait to bring his children to the Statehouse to finally see someone who is Black like them being honored.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Helping Hands Brings Joy
@amazonny3 They let the blind man shoot the basketball, and then this happened
♬ original sound - amazonny3
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Larry Graham on Bass
An excerpt from BassPlayer -
“I wasn’t interested in learning the ‘correct’ style of playing bass. I was going back to guitar”: Larry Graham explains how his unorthodox six-string style invented slap bass
How the father of slap bass drove the world’s grooviest band
By Nick Wells
Bassists like Larry Graham come around maybe once a century. Widely credited as the man who invented thumping and plucking, or slap bass if you prefer, he switched to bass from guitar and famously began to thump the strings while playing in his mother's band as a teenager.
Joining Sly & The Family Stone in 1967, Graham made his new style the defining sound of funk. No group before or since – with the possible exception of Prince – had such success in crossing funk grooves and pop melodies the way Sly and his band did on tracks such as Stand! and Dance to the Music.
“Dance to the Music stands out as one of my favorite basslines,” Graham told Bass Player. “Bass players weren't using effects up until that point, and that opened the door. Everyday People is also unique because I'm just thumpin' one note with the same rhythm for the whole song. I'd never heard that before.”
What Babies Do in the Womb
My respect for women after this video: 📈📈📈📈📈 pic.twitter.com/j8hYqdfEEG
— Interesting As Fuck (@interesting_aIl) October 9, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Highest Divorce Rate in America in These States
An excerpt from The Boot -
The Divorce Rate in America is Highest in These Five States
By Evan Paul
With the divorce rate hovering near 43 percent in America, wedding bliss can be just that, or your marriage can end in divorce.
That doesn't stop people from taking the risk, however — nearly 90 percent of people get married by the age of 50.
America has the highest divorce rate in the world, and it's especially bad in some states.
Divorce Rate in America Is Highest in These 5 States
If you're looking to get married and stay that way, you might not want to reside in one of these five states. These states have the highest divorce rate in the country:
5. Oklahoma
4. West Virginia
3. Kentucky
2. Wyoming
1. Arkansas
The divorce in Arkansas is more than 60 percent higher than the rest of the country as a whole! Researches say that Arkansas has a higher number of marriages, so that could be part of why there's higher number of divorces.
Read More: Divorce Rate in America Is Highest in These 5 States | https://theboot.com/ixp/204/p/american-divorce-rate-by-state/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
The Scientific Method for Parallel Parking
The scientific method of parking a car. pic.twitter.com/xS7oqPAwJ1
— Learn Something (@cooltechtipz) September 30, 2024
Following In His Footsteps
Jade DeMelody Jackson @THEJADEDEMELODY a journalist with The Indianapolis recently announced that she attending Jarvis Christian University. The school was founded by her great grandfather Thomas Buchanan Frost in 1912,
— Success Is Us (@successisus_) September 20, 2024
[via] @becauseofthem pic.twitter.com/3u3Sl6INvn
Southern Mouth-Watering Classics
An excerpt from Southern Living -
15 Nearly Forgotten Southern Classics To Make With Your Grandchildren This Year
By Krissy Tiglias
01 Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding
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With all of the trendy desserts these days, it's comforting to return to a classic like banana pudding. Smooth, extra creamy, and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or birthday parties. Break out the spoons and enjoy this dessert together.
02 Frito Pie
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| Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox |
Frito pie, oh my. A little like chili with a surprising ingredient that everyone loves: a bag of Fritos. An individual package of Fritos brand corn chips is the foundation for this recipe that's soul-satisfying and perfect for a chilly autumn tailgate.
04 Our Best Jambalaya
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| Photo: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray |
Jambalaya is a true Southern classic. While there are many differing opinions on just how to make it the right way, this recipe (which comes together in under an hour) is perfect for a weeknight dinner or Sunday supper.
Click the link below for the recipes for these dishes and many more. - Faye
https://www.southernliving.com/nearly-forgotten-southern-classic-recipes-8723193
"Say It To My Face"
An excerpt from Upworthy-
Snoop Dogg shares what made him change his tune on 'derogatory' lyrics about women
Here's to being willing to learn and evolve.
By Annie Reneau
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| Snoop Dogg has become a beloved figure among all ages. |
Few people in the public eye have had as dramatic a redemption arc as 90s gansta rapper, Martha Stewart best bud and Olympics ambassador Snoop Dogg. The 52-year-old has become a beloved figure for multiple generations who enjoy his chill positivity and endearing, get-along-with-everyone persona.
No one who came of age in the 90s would ever have imagined their parents or grandparents becoming Snoop Dogg fans, yet here we are.
The perpetually stoned G-funk star came onto the music scene as a bad boy of West Coast hip-hop in the early 90s, with a criminal rap sheet that included felony drug possession and sale and first-degree murder charges (for which he was acquitted). His music reflected his gangster lifestyle, with references to drugs and alcohol, deadly gang rivalries and derogatory slang terms for women.
But to his credit, a couple of key interactions with other musicians led Snoop to change his tune when it comes to putting misogynistic lyrics into his songs.
Dionne Warwick told Snoop and his friends to say it to her face
In 2023, Snoop shared in the CNN film Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over that singing legend Dionne Warwick had invited him and some other 90s rappers to her house. They were to arrive no later than 7:00 a.m., and they found themselves so intimidated, they were in her driveway at 6:52 a.m.
"We were kind of, like, scared and shook up,” Snoop said. “We’re powerful right now, but she’s been powerful forever. Thirty-some years in the game, in the big home with a lot of money and success.”
Warwick said she respected their right to express themselves but was tired of the misogynistic lyrics in their songs. She pulled a power move, demanding that they call her a "b__ch" to her face.
"“You guys are all going to grow up,” she told them. “You’re going have families. You’re going to have children. You’re going to have little girls, and one day that little girl is going to look at you and say, ‘Daddy, did you really say that? Is that really you?’ What are you going to say?”
Snoop said that he and his fellow rappers were "the most gangsta as you could be" at that time and believed they couldn't be checked. He admitted, however, that Warwick "out-gangstered" them that day.
Whitney and Dionne
Imagine if Whitney and Dionne had recorded this song, but only as a duet! pic.twitter.com/89dJHkJ4Zr
— ✨Whitney Stan✨ (@Whitney_Stan_) September 29, 2024
Funny Headstones
An excerpt from Cheezburger -
25 Funny Headstones That Prove You Can Have Humor in the Hereafter
By JR Atkinson
https://cheezburger.com/37160965/25-funny-headstones-that-prove-you-can-have-humor-in-the-hereafter
Michael Jordan's Jet
Michael Jordan’s new $70 million Gulfstream G650ER is incredible.
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) October 8, 2024
The tail number is N236MJ and the custom paint job probably cost over $500,000. pic.twitter.com/T9Q2yAXZxP
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Lifesaving Item You Should Probably Pack On Vacation
From Buzzfeed -
The Lifesaving Items That Doctors Always Pack On Vacation
Medical experts recommend taking face masks, hand sanitizer, tweezers, tape, and more whenever you travel.
by Tessa Flores, HuffPost Staff
According to Dr. Sterling N. Ransone Jr., president of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a full-time family physician in Deltaville, Virginia, having a really good grasp on your specific medical conditions or allergies and the medications needed to treat them is absolutely essential to vacationing safely. (The American Academy of Family Physicians does not endorse any products or services.)
“It’s important to include a one- to two-day day supply of medications taken for chronic conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure. Things happen. You never know when your luggage may be lost or stolen. A small supply in your first aid kit will relieve worry until your doctor’s office can arrange for a refill near you,” Ransone told us.
He said that this list can include things like epipens, inhalers, glucose kits or aids used to treat coronary issues.
Outside of the realm of medicine, Ransone also said that he packs copies of identifications, passports and health insurance cards for each person traveling. “You never know when you may need to seek care due to accident or illness. It’s also good to have extra copies on hand in case you fall victim to theft,” he said.
You can keep unpacking Ransone’s luggage in the list below, in addition to seeing the travel recommendations of a couple other physicians, too.
1. An economy pack of hand sanitizers
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| Amazon |
For the same reason listed above, Ransone will also always travel with a germ-busting rotation of liquid. These are extremely high-rated and trusted options for germ protection in addition to being perfectly packaged for travel.
Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $14.99.
2. A two-pack of pocket-sized strips of duct tape
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| Amazon |
According to Ransone, there's not much that he can't fix with duct tape, whether it be used to close wounds or secure splints. That being said, who wants to tote around a huge roll of duct tape around in their suitcase? These flat, pocket-sized mini rolls have five yards' worth of tape each and solve that problem instantly.
Ransone also recommends what he calls "buddy tape," which are cushioned bandages that can be useful for stabilizing jammed or sprained toes and fingers.
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (available in seven colors).
5. A 50-pack of DEET-infused towelettes for protection on the go
Amazon
"I hate getting itchy bug bites when traveling. Insect repellent wipes really help. Plus, preventing bites can help you avoid certain infectious illnesses, like Zika and Lyme disease," Ransone said.
These towelettes each contain 30% DEET, one of the most reliable ingredients used to repel Lyme-carrying ticks, and can be rubbed onto exposed patches of skin to provide up to seven hours of protection. The water-based formula is low-odor, non-greasy and non-staining.
"Talk with your family physician if there are vaccines you should get before traveling to parts of the world where these infections are common," Ransone added.
Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $41.50.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tessaflores/the-lifesaving-items-that-doctors-always-pack-on-vacation
Why the Steelers Don't Have Cheerleaders
An excerpt from TotalProSports -
Here’s Why The Pittsburgh Steelers Don’t Have Cheerleaders
By Darrelle Lincoln
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| Pittsburgh Steelers fans (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) |
The Pittsburgh Steelers do not have cheerleaders.
It is crazy to think about since the Pittsburgh Steelerettes were the first cheerleading squad in the National Football League, serving as the cheerleaders for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1960s.
They are one of only six NFL teams without cheerleaders, along with the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants.
Speaking of the Packers, when the two teams met in Super Bowl XLV, neither franchise had cheerleaders, as Green Bay did away with their cheerleaders in 1988 after market research indicated fans did not really care.
The Steelers’ cheerleading pioneers were part of the organization from 1961 until 1968.
In the 1960s, the team’s lack of cheerleaders ended after the girls wished to wear outfits that were more “modern” and “daring.”
According to Wikipedia, the owner wasn’t feeling it, so he decided to fire them instead.
Split-Faced Cat
From Animals Around the Globe -
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| Narnia striking a pose. Image by @amazingnarnia via Instagram A six-year-old British Shorthair cat named Narnia flaunts a truly extraordinary face. His split-colored facial pattern—half gray, half black—sets him apart from the crowd. Then to top the whole look off his piercing eyes add the most distinguished splash of blue. |
Send Later Messaging Finally Comes to Apple
An excerpt from 9to5MAC -
Here’s how to schedule messages to Send Later in iOS 18
By Michael Potuck
Apple launched the Send Later feature for email with iOS 16. Now with iOS 18, we have the same functionality for Messages.
How to schedule messages to Send Later in iOS 18
Note: Send Later in Messages only works with iMessages, not SMS texts
- Make sure you’re running iOS 18 on your iPhone
- Open the Apple Messages app and select an existing text or create a new one
- Write your text, but before hitting the send button, tap the + icon on the left side of the text field
- Tap More (or swipe down), now choose Send Later
- Pick a date and time to schedule the message
- Tap the send button (up arrow) to set the scheduled message
After you set a scheduled message, it will show up on your screen in the thread with a dotted-line bubble.
Tap Edit if you’d like to change the scheduled date/time, want to send it now, or delete the scheduled message.
Kids Know Right From Wrong
Nothing compares to moments like these on the campaign trail. pic.twitter.com/oNdwRuPr40
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) October 8, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Undecided About What?
@theebillyporter *POLITICS ALERT* The decision is clear y’all Democracy or NOT! This shit ain’t regular or normal. My first and last question is: Undecided about WHAT?!?! #democracy #savedemocracy #keepdemocracy #healdemocracy #voteblue #highlinechronicles ♬ original sound - Billy Porter
Monday, September 23, 2024
This is Why Mediocre Leaders Are Everywhere
An excerpt from TIME -
The Plague of Mediocre Leadership
By Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton
Have you ever been taught by a teacher who couldn’t teach? We have, and it wasn’t the result of them lacking motivation and desire. Neither was it them missing a teacher-training course module on Friday afternoon one semester. These teachers, although well-intended, should be no where near children and education. They might have always wanted to become a teacher, but they lack the natural talent to be on—even an average one.
It’s the same for managers and leaders. Just like bad teachers, we’ve all met too many examples of these during our careers—bullies, narcissists, micromanagers, and those who graduated cum laude in crass insensitivity. Insecurity lies at the heart of their incompetence, and they see their position as an exercise in authority and control, insisting and directing rather than delegating and trusting. They inflict their mediocrity on everyone in their care. We have both experienced leaders and managers who, in different ways, nearly succeeded in destroying our sense of self-worth and caused us to question our whole reason for being. With managers and leaders, the vast majority are unfit for their roles.
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In our research, we have seen a disproportionate weighting of leaders in a narrow set of attributes and traits, such as action orientation (a predisposition to act before fully thinking things through) and relationship building (connecting to people because of a mutual liking of each other). As strong as these attributes are, they seem to come at the expense of other important traits and dispositions, such as strategic thinking. These two findings combine to produce outcomes that lead to ineffective execution and project missteps.
An example of this occurs when leaders, because of the relationships they build, find it hard to performance manage team members by holding them to account for sub-standard work. Rather than terminate these employees, weaker leaders never address the performance issues and poor behavior and unacceptable performance is tolerated.
Why, then, do so many mediocre managers and leaders get promoted to the highest positions where they fail in large numbers?
Let’s frame our answer by making one thing clear: Exceptional leadership is rare. Mediocre and poor leadership is the norm.
(Bold is mine. This is an excellent article that is spot on. I hope that you have the opportunity to read it in its entirety. - Faye)
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