Small Talk: Out of Genoa

[Snaporaz]

You have a beautiful feline family, @jpagan05.  I particularly love that photo of Puka giving us a raspberry!

[Cupid Stunt]

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Edited February 13, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[jpagan05]

I used to go to Europe a lot from the east coast. It was so close. I was young, made good money as a banquet server and always had seasonal chunks of time off. I've missed it so much. Now my Auntie in Iceland is in her 90s and slowing way down and I really want to see her so I couldn't put it off any longer. Hubs got some comp rooms in Paris and we've got some good friends in London who will put us up so other than the flights, it's ideal.

Red eye Maui to LAX- then 3.5 hour layover

LAX to JFK- another 3.5 hour layover

Red eye JFK to Keflavik, arriving at 7am.

Been speaking to my cousin who lives in Reykjavik, who told me there's a bus from the airport to the edge of town (then a 10 minute walk to their place). A BUS!! Good lord, I don't think I can take it. I've just discovered there is no Uber or Lyft in Iceland, taxi is about $140 and a private car service is $350 round trip. We may just rent a car or bite the bullet for a door to door car service, especially since we fly out at 7 in the morning. I am going to be in debt forever. 

And the kitties, they are so spoiled, I hate leaving them. And I worry and miss them terribly any time I travel. I haven't figured out the sitter situation yet. More than likely my landlords will come in and feed them. We are friends and I have taken care of their sweet old lab and kitty when they've traveled.

I'm debating Xanax. I like to drink before a flight and it's probably not a great idea to mix the two. Maybe Benadryl? I might actually get my blue card and go to the pakalolo store. Ugh, it's just going to suck. I've got to stop worrying about it. I didn't sleep again last night. 

I will bombard you with pictures!💓💓

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, jpagan05 said:

I used to go to Europe a lot from the east coast. It was so close. I was young, made good money as a banquet server and always had seasonal chunks of time off. I've missed it so much. Now my Auntie in Iceland is in her 90s and slowing way down and I really want to see her so I couldn't put it off any longer. Hubs got some comp rooms in Paris and we've got some good friends in London who will put us up so other than the flights, it's ideal.

Red eye Maui to LAX- then 3.5 hour layover

LAX to JFK- another 3.5 hour layover

Red eye JFK to Keflavik, arriving at 7am.

Been speaking to my cousin who lives in Reykjavik, who told me there's a bus from the airport to the edge of town (then a 10 minute walk to their place). A BUS!! Good lord, I don't think I can take it. I've just discovered there is no Uber or Lyft in Iceland, taxi is about $140 and a private car service is $350 round trip. We may just rent a car or bite the bullet for a door to door car service, especially since we fly out at 7 in the morning. I am going to be in debt forever. 

And the kitties, they are so spoiled, I hate leaving them. And I worry and miss them terribly any time I travel. I haven't figured out the sitter situation yet. More than likely my landlords will come in and feed them. We are friends and I have taken care of their sweet old lab and kitty when they've traveled.

I'm debating Xanax. I like to drink before a flight and it's probably not a great idea to mix the two. Maybe Benadryl? I might actually get my blue card and go to the pakalolo store. Ugh, it's just going to suck. I've got to stop worrying about it. I didn't sleep again last night. 

I will bombard you with pictures!💓💓

Oh honey,  I feel for you. I guess all we can do to bump through life and hope for the best Your Auntie will be so happy to see you. Like my dad always said "Chin up and remember who ye are." (((hugs)))

[Snaporaz]

I'm not sure how you feel about herbal remedies (being extremely wary of Big Pharma, I'm all about them), but ashwagandha has really helped me with anxiety, and it's also helped me sleep pretty deeply.  And there shouldn't be any issues with having a drink.  Of course, disclaimer...if you take any prescription meds, please check with your doctor for possible interactions!  

Thanks for sending me back to my misspent youth, Cupid!  My college bf loved The Stone Roses, and I still have the cassette tape he gave me of The Complete Stone Roses.  Now if only I could find my Walkman!

[lovemesomejoolery]

2 hours ago, Snaporaz said:

I'm not sure how you feel about herbal remedies (being extremely wary of Big Pharma, I'm all about them), but ashwagandha has really helped me with anxiety, and it's also helped me sleep pretty deeply.  And there shouldn't be any issues with having a drink.  Of course, disclaimer...if you take any prescription meds, please check with your doctor for possible interactions!  

Thanks for sending me back to my misspent youth, Cupid!  My college bf loved The Stone Roses, and I still have the cassette tape he gave me of The Complete Stone Roses.  Now if only I could find my Walkman!

Lovemesomejoolery will be googling and reading up  about ashwagandha for something like hours now!

[Cupid Stunt]

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

[lovemesomejoolery]

Happy Heart's Day to you all!

 

[Cupid Stunt]

17 hours ago, Snaporaz said:

I'm not sure how you feel about herbal remedies (being extremely wary of Big Pharma, I'm all about them), but ashwagandha has really helped me with anxiety, and it's also helped me sleep pretty deeply.  And there shouldn't be any issues with having a drink.  Of course, disclaimer...if you take any prescription meds, please check with your doctor for possible interactions!  

I use OLLY Sleep Melatonin Gummies or Valium, and try to get as much exercise and sleep as possible during the flight. With jpagan's flight schedule, there are opportunities for both. I use a noise cancelling program (set for 40 minutes) on my phone, with an eye mask, and I'm out like a light.

Other travel products that are helpful: AMMAX Silicone Cream Jars, ANREONER Silicone Travel Bottles (leak-proof), ShowerPill Body Wipes, LifeStraw Personal Water Filter, Physix Gear Sport compression socks, , PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes (planes are filthy, clean your seat, seat belt, buttons and table, top and underside -- In a pinch, cheap mini-bottles of vodka work to sterilize surfaces), portable power pack, polar fleece shawl as a neck pillow or blanket (Travel Smith), packing cubes, Ziplock bags, Sleepy Ride Airplane Footrest (Mr.Stunt won't get on a plane without it), empty BPA-free water bottle (to be filled with water at a bar or restaurant after going through Homeland Security Theater).

I might have a cocktail a few hours before going to the airport, but I don't drink alcohol on the plane -- bottled water or canned beverages only. Considering how dirty US planes are (you'll see the grunge on your cleaning wipes), the FAA only requires airlines to clean their water tanks 4X a year (that's where your ice, coffee, hot water and decanted water come from), and I can't speak to the regulations or efficacy of foreign airlines beverage cleaning processes. It's better to be cautious with what you eat and drink on a plane.

Follow the FAA carry-on regulations and you'll be fine. 

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Thanks for sending me back to my misspent youth, Cupid!  My college bf loved The Stone Roses, and I still have the cassette tape he gave me of The Complete Stone Roses.  Now if only I could find my Walkman!

My pleasure, Snaporaz.

Nothing like a memory with musical accompaniment.

Edited February 14, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

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Edited February 14, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Snaporaz]

I love how you make me laugh everyday.  I love all the things you teach me.  I love how we know each other even though we haven't "met".  I appreciate and love all of you crazy animals!  Happy Valentine's Day!  💗💘💞

 

[peacheslatour]

❤️💝🌹(((snaporaz)))🌹💝❤️

[jewel21]

Since some have asked, I got Steve's labs in today. From what I understood on the phone, they are still growing the cultures and will know more in a couple of weeks, but Steve has tested positive for three different bacteria in his nose. One, the vet is not concerned about, one is caused by fecal matter contamination and can cause heart disease in birds, and one I'm not too certain of, and seems to affect lovebirds more, but the vet still wants to treat it.

The antibiotic will be taken for 3 full weeks rather than 10 days, and I have to increase the nasal flushing from one day to twice a day.

Once the antibiotic is stopped the plan is to wait three weeks and then schedule another vet visit and if my budget allows, to re-do the cultures.

In the mean time, as I mentioned, another report on the cultures being tested will come back.

My only real concern right now if that Steve had a little face feather stuck in his nose and it crusted and I didn't realize and had yanked it out. I'm worried there might be a little piece still stuck up there. I don't know if I should being him back for another nasal flush (they can do it better) but it's so costly. Or if it can sit up there until the treatment is done and he goes in for his re-evaluation after the meds are finished.

Anyway, thanks for listening to me and your concern for my expensive little lemon of a bird.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

[peacheslatour]

14 minutes ago, jewel21 said:

Since some have asked, I got Steve's labs in today. From what I understood on the phone, they are still growing the cultures and will know more in a couple of weeks, but Steve has tested positive for three different bacteria in his nose. One, the vet is not concerned about, one is caused by fecal matter contamination and can cause heart disease in birds, and one I'm not too certain of, and seems to affect lovebirds more, but the vet still wants to treat it.

The antibiotic will be taken for 3 full weeks rather than 10 days, and I have to increase the nasal flushing from one day to twice a day.

Once the antibiotic is stopped the plan is to wait three weeks and then schedule another vet visit and if my budget allows, to re-do the cultures.

In the mean time, as I mentioned, another report on the cultures being tested will come back.

My only real concern right now if that Steve had a little face feather stuck in his nose and it crusted and I didn't realize and had yanked it out. I'm worried there might be a little piece still stuck up there. I don't know if I should being him back for another nasal flush (they can do it better) but it's so costly. Or if it can sit up there until the treatment is done and he goes in for his re-evaluation after the meds are finished.

Anyway, thanks for listening to me and your concern for my expensive little lemon of a bird.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

Awww, Steve is not a lemon. He's just "special" Lol. Keep flushing that beak as best you can and get him on those antibiotics.  I bet he'll feel better soon.

[jpagan05]

Thanks for all the tips! I'll be googling af today.  I hope Steve gets better soon @jewel21❤️

@Snaporaz You are the cutest!

Birthday boy this morning...😻

[peacheslatour]

Birthday smooches! ❤️

[Petunia13]

Happy Valentines Day everyone 💕 

[lovemesomejoolery]

@jewel21 - so glad that Steve will soon be on the mend! 

@jpagan05 - Happy Birthday to your sweet boy

Edited February 15, 2020 by lovemesomejoolery

[Cupid Stunt]

17 hours ago, jpagan05 said:

Birthday boy this morning...😻

You don't look a day over 11 …

We had a party in Kemosabe's honor ...

… and there was napping.

 

@jpagan: Is it wrong to recline your airline seat? Debate rages again after American Airlines incident  -- I've seen several altercations between passengers on this subject: My best advice is to reserve a bulkhead seat (no neighbors to annoy) or negotiate with your neighboring passengers on the angle of recline and that you will adjust your seat at any time to accommodate them. 

[Cupid Stunt]

 

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Edited February 15, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[jpagan05]

5 hours ago, Cupid Stunt said:

You don't look a day over 11 …

We had a party in Kemosabe's honor ...

… and there was napping.

 

@jpagan: Is it wrong to recline your airline seat? Debate ragesagain after American Airlines incident  -- I've seen several altercations between passengers on this subject: My best advice is to reserve a bulkhead seat (no neighbors to annoy) or negotiate with your neighboring passengers on the angle of recline and that you will adjust your seat at any time to accommodate them. 

I read that article! Both of those people suck. So does the flight attendant for rolling her eyes and rewarding bad behavior with free booze. Punching someone's seat is unacceptable but her saying she was filing a claim with the FBI was ridiculous. We need a little more Golden Rule in this world. The person behind me who's traveling for business from LAX to NYC will have no idea, nor care that I'm on my second of three legs with no sleep and another red-eye ahead. Delta wanted an extra $150 per seat for that leg for 3 more inches of legroom. You can't win. For the record, I am pro-recline (unless it's a child). I'm 5'9" and will probably recline my seat. Maybe I'll bake some banana bread payola.

[jpagan05]

@Snaporaz I just emailed my acupuncturist about ashwagandha and he sells it in his office and thinks it would be good for me. Since I pay out of pocket for it and he makes me an herbal formula for various complaints, I wanted to make sure it didn't negate anything. Thank you so much for putting that on my radar. I hope it works❤️

[peacheslatour]

18 minutes ago, jpagan05 said:

@Snaporaz I just emailed my acupuncturist about ashwagandha and he sells it in his office and thinks it would be good for me. Since I pay out of pocket for it and he makes me an herbal formula for various complaints, I wanted to make sure it didn't negate anything. Thank you so much for putting that on my radar. I hope it works❤️

I am looking into it for my son. He has terrible insomnia and panic attacks. Thank Snap, I'd never heard of it.

[PatsyandEddie]

So once again, unfortunately, I lost one of my fur babies yesterday. I inherited Sophie from my brother who wasn’t allowed to take her within into his group home  situation. At that time, she was 14. She was born with mangled front paws and very short legs but was a force. Sophie knew what she wanted and when. Her coat as lovely and thick and she had these huge yellow, marbled eyes. Every day at Y&R time , she would come to get into my lap where she slept. We called her the “little tank “ because of the way she would walk so determinedly across the room. However at the age of 19+, she developed kidney issues which eventually wore her down. She didn’t eat for the last two days and I could tell yesterday was the day so I took her onto my lap for cuddles. I knew Sophie would rather pass at home rather than on a table at the vets’. I have had to do that too under different circumstances so it’s entirely unique each time. 

Anyway,I have a major sad and will miss my old girl deeply. Sigh 😔 

Last weekend, it was an elderly aunt who was my mother’s remaining sister. She has been living in California for decades but will be returned to Canada for burial. I guess that’s why it doesn’t feel real yet. 

[Cupid Stunt]

20 hours ago, jpagan05 said:

I read that article! Both of those people suck. So does the flight attendant for rolling her eyes and rewarding bad behavior with free booze. Punching someone's seat is unacceptable but her saying she was filing a claim with the FBI was ridiculous. We need a little more Golden Rule in this world. The person behind me who's traveling for business from LAX to NYC will have no idea, nor care that I'm on my second of three legs with no sleep and another red-eye ahead. Delta wanted an extra $150 per seat for that leg for 3 more inches of legroom. You can't win. For the record, I am pro-recline (unless it's a child). I'm 5'9" and will probably recline my seat. Maybe I'll bake some banana bread payola.

You won't get past the gate with your banana bread. Homeland Security Theater is fairly implacable when it comes to carry-on items.

Bribery won't work in Coach. Coach is an automatic ticket to Hell, and that's why I recommend exercising and rest between legs of flights; your body and mind will more easily adjust to confinement.

Luke O'Neil, writing for The Guardian, points to capitalism as the enemy in this situation. Airlines that continue to chip away at the space and comfort in their planes create the atmosphere for abusive behavior. Seats are getting smaller, amenities more scarce, nerves and anxieties dialed to 11, flights overbooked and late -- All of this so that airlines can make more money off of travelers stacked into their planes like cord wood (they wish).

As I mention earlier, It's easier to be polite and try to be accommodating with your neighbors, but too often the Golden Rule is tossed out at the gate with your banana bread. The situation shouldn’t have happened, and if the world were more just and not built on profit, maybe it wouldn’t have.

Not to defend two jerks fighting over 3-5 inches of seating space (this is coming from being stuck in the aisle seat with the back of a reclined passenger seat 8 inches from my nose on a red eye NYC to LA flight -- the Evil Chancellor Of All The Assholes in the reclined seat), what hasn't been addressed is the gender dynamic of the encounter. The man felt he was fully entitled to harass the woman when she used her seat as intended, because his space was encroached upon. If it had been two men, I doubt the fight would have escalated to an online debate on who's the biggest asshole who can't/won't negotiate or the airlines treating Coach as a cattle car.

 

[Cupid Stunt]

Lord of the Powers be with PatsyandEddie in this time of loss and distress. All trials of life are under Your care and that all things work for the good of those who love You. Embrace Your faithful servants who have died. In Your Kingdom, there is no pain, sorrow or suffering. Guide PatsyandEddie through their grief, and help them to endure with faith, courage and wisdom. Grant that this trial will bring them closer to You and trust in Your love and compassion. Blessed is Your name, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

 

[boes]

PatsyandEddie, I'm so sorry about both Sophie and your aunt.  I think it's pretty wonderful, sad as it is, that Sophie was able to die with you as her comfort.

Such a price to pay for love but we wouldn't have it any other way.....

[Cupid Stunt]

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[Snaporaz]

My condolences, @PatsyandEddie.  May your aunt and Sophie be at peace together.  Thank you for giving Sophie a home and so much love in her golden years. 

[jewel21]

My sincere condolences, PatsyandEddie. I can’t imagine losing two valued family members so close together. And fur babies are definitely family members. 

Speaking of, Steve McQueen is being a total bugger. He tries to hide the meds in his beak and once released he starts shaking his head and flicking his meds everywhere. I keep winding up with little drops of antibiotic on me and I’m worried he’s not taking enough of the dose. And I’m too scared to give him more for fear of overdosing him. 

[jpagan05]

@PatsyandEddie I am so very sorry for your losses. I think it's beautiful that you are so intuitive and loving that you give your kitties an end that is fitting for each. 

[Cupid Stunt]

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Tinder may not get you a date. It will get your data. -- Valentines come and go, but what you put online could be forever.

 

Dwyane Wade’s unflinching support of his trans daughter is a turning point -- Black trans kids, all trans kids, desperately need public support.

 

This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist -- Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.

 

Banksy's Valentine's Day mural now covered after it was vandalized in London -- Everyone's a critic.

 

 

Edited February 17, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

Denny Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Ryan Newman hospitalized

 

Hospital director dies in China's Wuhan, epicentre of coronavirus outbreak

 

Cambodia’s Coronavirus Complacency May Exact a Global Toll

 

God and Country -- Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid wave of potential lawsuits

 

The radical moral implications of luck in human life -- Acknowledging the role of luck is the secular equivalent of religious awakening. -- Recognizing opportunities and preparation play a very minor role.

 

Video shows the moment a double-tiered Airbus A380 made a sideways 'crab' landing while battling 50 mph winds at Heathrow Airport

 

I reported through a mass shooting at my own newspaper. Now I’m taking a buyout.-- The traumas add up, and eventually, I wondered if I owed this business any more of myself.

 

They were one of the first families separated at the border. Two and a half years later, they’re still apart.

 

New ICE crackdown in sanctuary cities sparks backlash

 

Smugglers are using camouflage ladders to climb border wall, feds say

 

 

Strange 'Ice Volcanoes' Erupt Near Lake Superior, Michigan

 

Why Fire Is the Greatest Tool of All Time

 

Jeff Bezos just made one of the largest charitable gifts ever -- The Amazon billionaire has committed $10 billion to combat climate change.

 

Plymouth Rock vandalized, covered in graffiti: 'Why? Why would someone do this?'

 

The Atlantic Series: Votes For Women -- A Century of Sufferage

 

Family builds $3.8 billion fortune 1 pint of blood at a time

 

 

Edited February 18, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[PatsyandEddie]

Preverts are always the best people 😘

Thanks to everyone for the lovely words and prayers. It’s been quite helpful. ❤️

[Cupid Stunt]

After nearly 100 years, Indiana Beach Amusement Park to close, with rides moving to other parks  -- The Hoosier Hustler roller coaster is a fantastic ride.

 

What happened to the Boy Scouts?

 

Judge overturns Silent Sam settlement between UNC and Confederate group

 

Greater Idaho: Rural conservatives in Oregon look to join Idaho -- More like Lesser Idaho -- Another band of cranky secessionists ignoring history.

 

Why US rural hospitals are closing, and Mayo Clinic and Partners Healthcare are making money -- It's called a consolidation of assets, information, services and buying power vs stand alone facilities. Rural hospital closings cause mortality rates to rise, study finds

 

Mandatory vasectomy at age 50? Alabama lawmaker proposes response to abortion ban -- Imagine a group of partisan legislators and lobbyists interfering with an individual's reproductive rights.  Outrageous!

 

Class, race and geography emerge as flashpoints in New York’s bail reform debate

 

Everything You Wear Is Athleisure -- Yoga pants, tennis shoes, and the 100-year history of how sports changed the way Americans dress

 

Photo of mice squabbling on subway platform wins prestigious photography award -- The Natural History Museum LUMIX People's Choice Award

 

Here’s an idea to save local news: Stop trying to make a profit from local news -- Another huge newspaper chain just filed for Chapter 11, which means it’s a good time to hear John Thornton’s $1 billion “venture philanthropy” plan for US news sites.

 

Having fewer kids will not save the climate -- Some say you shouldn’t have children in the era of climate change. Don’t buy it.

 

Canada, others nations push Iran on downed airliner probe

 

New Data Predicts Best and Worst Time to Buy Tickets

 

An American Airlines passenger flew her miniature service horse named Fred first class from Michigan to California -- <sigh>

 

Why is it you can sense when someone’s staring at you? -- A complex biological system must work in concert for gaze detection to occur.

 

How Capitalism Broke Young Adulthood -- Boomers have socialism. Why not Millennials?

 

This Is How Democracy Dies -- A new report shows that people around the world are collectively losing faith in democratic systems.

 

 

Edited February 19, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Petunia13]

On 2/16/2020 at 9:23 AM, PatsyandEddie said:

So once again, unfortunately, I lost one of my fur babies yesterday. I inherited Sophie from my brother who wasn’t allowed to take her within into his group home  situation. At that time, she was 14. She was born with mangled front paws and very short legs but was a force. Sophie knew what she wanted and when. Her coat as lovely and thick and she had these huge yellow, marbled eyes. Every day at Y&R time , she would come to get into my lap where she slept. We called her the “little tank “ because of the way she would walk so determinedly across the room. However at the age of 19+, she developed kidney issues which eventually wore her down. She didn’t eat for the last two days and I could tell yesterday was the day so I took her onto my lap for cuddles. I knew Sophie would rather pass at home rather than on a table at the vets’. I have had to do that too under different circumstances so it’s entirely unique each time. 

Anyway,I have a major sad and will miss my old girl deeply. Sigh 😔 

Last weekend, it was an elderly aunt who was my mother’s remaining sister. She has been living in California for decades but will be returned to Canada for burial. I guess that’s why it doesn’t feel real yet. 

I am so sorry for your losses @PatsyandEddie ❤️ 

[Petunia13]

On 2/16/2020 at 10:17 PM, jpagan05 said:

@PatsyandEddie I am so very sorry for your losses. I think it's beautiful that you are so intuitive and loving that you give your kitties an end that is fitting for each. 

Couldn’t be said better. The love and light you have radiate so strongly and I know your bond and connection with people and pets is incredibly deep. 

[Snaporaz]

I just learned something and wanted to share with you all, especially @jewel21 and all bird lovers.  Avocados are toxic for birds and can lead to all sorts of problems and even death.  The toxin can be found in the fruit, skin, seed, bark, and leaves and can change depending on the variety of avocado and the species of bird.  Symptoms can be subtle and death can occur 24-48 hours after ingestion.  Sorry if you already knew...it surprised me, so I thought I'd put it out there just in case.  (Yeah, avocado seems like a strange thing to feed birds and it wouldn't even occur to me, but you never know!)

[jewel21]

41 minutes ago, Snaporaz said:

I just learned something and wanted to share with you all, especially @jewel21 and all bird lovers.  Avocados are toxic for birds and can lead to all sorts of problems and even death.  The toxin can be found in the fruit, skin, seed, bark, and leaves and can change depending on the variety of avocado and the species of bird.  Symptoms can be subtle and death can occur 24-48 hours after ingestion.  Sorry if you already knew...it surprised me, so I thought I'd put it out there just in case.  (Yeah, avocado seems like a strange thing to feed birds and it wouldn't even occur to me, but you never know!)

Yes, avocados are very toxic to birds. In addition, so are scented candles, perfumes, air fresheners, fumes from non-stick pans (never keep your bird in a kitchen,) fumes from self-cleaning ovens, and cat saliva. Birds are seriously delicate creatures. 

Thanks for sharing the info @Snaporaz!

 

[Petunia13]

I had a male cockatiel Peepers growing up and he was always keep in his own space away from that stuff like a foyer or den and occasionally his one nostril would get aggravated. Birds are so smart it’s crazy. When my mom had parrots they’d talk to George and even make comments about his hair, when he was small and would run or bounce past on the floor, thought his fluff was feathers Im guessing they’d call him “hi Baby Bird!” they talked a lot actually and would react to what was going on or comment on their treats (one time I sat them and they told me “that’s enough” or something when I was putting food and water in LOL) or people visiting. On Instagram yesterday I saw someone playing cards with a bird Go Fish and it was plucking the cards w it’s beak and winning.  

I spent all day with George on errands and hanging out it was so nice. Best helper and friend EVER! 

 

[Cupid Stunt]

Climate change could kill all of Earth's coral reefs by 2100, scientists warn

 

Nine killed at two shisha bars in Germany in suspected far-right attack

 

America’s monopoly problem, explained by your internet bill -- We should be asking the government and corporate America how we got here. Instead, we just keep handing over our money.

 

Activists claim CEO Bezos donation could have a greater impact on climate change by changing the business practices at Amazon

 

Toxic Superfund cleanups decline to more than 30-year low -- Yay!

 

Judge rips PG&E for poor safety record leading to wildfires

 

Report: Work to reduce wildfire risks has economic benefits

 

Abuse victims look to Vatican after UN meetings in Geneva

 

Priests of disgraced Legion face trial for obstruction claim

 

Another Catholic diocese seeks bankruptcy after abuse deals

 

As A Female Politician, I Spent 20 Years Keeping Quiet About Sexism. Now I’m Speaking Out -- “I was not prepared to deal with predatory behavior ranging from overt assault to casual verbal misogyny.” -- Because your personal ambitions were much more important than exposing the poisonous and hateful atmosphere in the NJ legislature? Now that you've hit the glass ceiling you're crying foul. This is the article  State Senator Barbara Buono refers to in the HuffPost link.

 

The Guerrilla Feminists Papering Paris at Night -- Frenchwomen have covered their cities with slogans denouncing violence against women. They refuse to stop until they see change.

 

Mormon-owned BYU eases rules on ‘homosexual behavior’

 

Utah lawmakers get tough on porn, ease up on polygamy

 

Videos used by schools question minimum wage, climate change -- They have to be carefully taught ...

 

Inside the Bowling Alley’s Mechanical Heart With the Guy Who Keeps It Beating

 

Astros' sign-stealing fallout -- Major league sports are steeped in corruption. Money will do that.

 

Berhalter made almost as much as Ellis in his 1st few months

 

Long before Parasite, Bong Joon-ho was skewering bloodsucking social systems in 2006’s The Host -- It’s a perfect pairing to the director’s 2020 Best Picture winner and a great introduction to his whole body of work.

 

Music video for 'Take On Me' hits one billion views on YouTube

 

 

[Cupid Stunt]

How does the new coronavirus spread? These new studies offer clues.-- To Prevent the Spread on New Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade, Conservationists Say

 

What's spreading faster than coronavirus in the US? Racist assaults and ignorant attacks against Asians

 

The debate over subtitles, explained -- The battle between subtitles and dubbing is messy, layered, and surprisingly political. -- Reading is hard. Bigotry is easy.

 

Goldman Sachs warns of stock market correction

 

France launches bedbug hotline in campaign to stamp out the itchy menace

 

Former National Security Advisor vs Former National Security Advisor Death Match -- Susan Rice tells Bolton that withholding testimony is 'inconceivable' -- Hilarious!

 

The U.S.-Iran Pistachio War Is Heating Up

 

 

Boy Scouts' bankruptcy plan follows similar path as USA Gymnastics and Catholic diocese

 

All the questions the jury has asked in Harvey Weinstein's trial

 

Grace Millane and the rise of the '50 Shades' defense in murder trials -- The key pillar of the man's defense was that Millane, 21, enjoyed "rough sex," and that her death was an accident that came about as a result of consensual choking. -- The fun ends when you kill your sex toy.

 

The First Crime Against Them Is Rape. The Second Is Being Billed for It -- Both federal and state laws say survivors of sexual assault should receive free rape-kit exams. Yet every year in every state for the past two decades, victims have been billed. One year ago, New York announced it had found wrongdoing at seven hospitals. Marie Claire goes behind the scenes of the investigation to tell the story of how one woman—who was billed seven times and sent to collections—spurred a statewide probe that revealed hard truths about our nation’s hopelessly broken system for caring for sexual-assault survivors.

 

Opening a Pandora’s box of truths about rape kits -- Artist Aliza Shvarts collected exam kits from across the country. Now, an exhibition is using them to explore evidence, consent, and the standard of care for assault victims.

 

How a white evangelical family could dismantle adoption protections for Native children -- The federal court case could have a sweeping impact on Native families and tribal sovereignty. -- "This cultural difference, that a family’s fitness is determined by its wealth, and that those concerns should outweigh a child’s connection to their family and heritage — is essentially why the Indian Child Welfare Act was created in 1978. The law recognizes the history of federal policy aimed at breaking up Native families and mandates that, whenever possible, Native families should remain together. "

 

How the public is helping us see Jupiter like it's never been seen before

 

How to reduce your food’s carbon footprint, in 2 charts -- The answer is not “eat local.” O_o

 

Two 13-year-olds arrested in massive library blaze that leaves 1 firefighter dead, 1 missing -- “This is the beloved Porterville city library," said a library worker. "It’s the hub of the city, and it's heartbreaking to see it go down like this.”

 

USC offers free tuition to families making under $80,000 and a break for homeowners

 

Everywhere basic income has been tried, in one map -- Which countries have experimented with basic income and what were the results?

 

How the British royal family makes its money

 

2020 Election Voter Registration Deadlines: A State-by-State Guide

 

 

[jewel21]

Oh mes amis, je suis une peu triste. 

Last Wednesday after work, I went to sign up for that dental secretary course. They're holding smaller classes, 2-3 students per teacher and instead of six weeks, it's only four weeks. The school seems a bit sketchy (it's not recognized by the ministry of education, but it is recognized by the government in the sense I can get money back on my income taxes next year and it's recognized by dental clinics across Quebec.) That being said, it's been around a long time and they teach you about billing and insurance, which I need, and it's taught by actual dentists. It looks like i'll be starting on Saturday, March 7th. The woman I spoke with is also the recruitment agent and said she has a lot of demands now for dental practices looking for secretaries and showed me some of the inquiries. She said because I have experience working in the health care field, she thinks she can place me pretty quickly. That means in about a month and a half I might have a new job. And I'm not sure if I'll have a lot of notice to give the physio place. I should be happy but I'm a bit sad. With the exception of my manager, I like the place and I'm going to miss the clients like crazy. And of course there's the added fear of quitting the physio place only to have the dental job not work out and then having no job. Gah. I really hate change. 

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, jewel21 said:

Oh mes amis, je suis un peu triste. 

Last Wednesday after work, I went to sign up for that dental secretary course. They're holding smaller classes, 2-3 students per teacher and instead of six weeks, it's only four weeks. The school seems a bit sketchy (it's not recognized by the ministry of education, but it is recognized by the government in the sense I can get money back on my income taxes next year and it's recognized by dental clinics across Quebec.) That being said, it's been around a long time and they teach you about billing and insurance, which I need, and it's taught by actual dentists. It looks like i'll be starting on Saturday, March 7th. The woman I spoke with is also the recruitment agent and said she has a lot of demands now for dental practices looking for secretaries and showed me some of the inquiries. She said because I have experience working in the health care field, she thinks she can place me pretty quickly. That means in about a month and a half I might have a new job. And I'm not sure if I'll have a lot of notice to give the physio place. I should be happy but I'm a bit sad. With the exception of my manager, I like the place and I'm going to miss the clients like crazy. And of course there's the added fear of quitting the physio place only to have the dental job not work out and then having no job. Gah. I really hate change. 

But you're putting yourself out there. You're taking yourself to new places and meeting new people, I think it's terrific. Bon chance, mon cher Amie!

[Snaporaz]

Try not to worry about a month and a half from now.  Take it day by day. And don't feel bad about leaving the physio place.  It isn't full-time, right?  And you need FT.  If one dental job doesn't work out, you'll eventually find one that will.  And you'll probably be as fond of the clients in a new office as you are of the clients in the physio place, because you're a warm and friendly person. 

I understand your misgivings.  I'm a worryer, too, and I like stability and familiarity, and sometimes I freak myself out over change.  But I've learned it does no good to worry about things that may not come to pass.  So take it as it comes, and try to view the change as a positive one.  Learning new skills is never bad, and even if you find you don't like where you end up, it may lead you to the place you're supposed to be.  I guess what I'm trying to say is...Perk up, little teapot!    

[jewel21]

Thanks @peacheslatour and @Snaporaz, you've made me feel better. 

The physio place is only 21 hrs a week now, it was 25 hrs, and with grandpa getting on in years, I do need to find something full-time and the sooner the better. And yes, new skills are never a bad thing. It's been 20 years since I graduated college and adding a new course to my resume can only make it better.  Thanks again for perking me up 😉

[Cupid Stunt]

20 hours ago, peacheslatour said:

But you're putting yourself out there. You're taking yourself to new places and meeting new people, I think it's terrific. Bon chance, mon cher Amie!

19 hours ago, Snaporaz said:

Try not to worry about a month and a half from now.  Take it day by day. And don't feel bad about leaving the physio place.  It isn't full-time, right?  And you need FT.  If one dental job doesn't work out, you'll eventually find one that will.  And you'll probably be as fond of the clients in a new office as you are of the clients in the physio place, because you're a warm and friendly person. 

I understand your misgivings.  I'm a worryer, too, and I like stability and familiarity, and sometimes I freak myself out over change.  But I've learned it does no good to worry about things that may not come to pass.  So take it as it comes, and try to view the change as a positive one.  Learning new skills is never bad, and even if you find you don't like where you end up, it may lead you to the place you're supposed to be.  I guess what I'm trying to say is...Perk up, little teapot!  

 

 

Dear jewel, I can only reiterate what Peaches and Snap have said; these classes are for your benefit. They will broaden and strengthen your skills and make you more marketable. Taking this step also draws you out of your comfort zone. approaching your concerns through study and working with new people. You can still remain in contact with the patients at the physio office.

This is a new opportunity to look forward to and work toward, not the end of everything. Take heart.  

Edited February 22, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

On board the Antarctic expedition that reveals the dramatic penguin decline

 

Climate change may doom 1 in 3 species of plants and animals in the next 50 years

 

Climate change is drying up the Colorado River, putting millions at risk of 'severe water shortages'

 

More CEOs are under pressure to do better by the world. But it's complicated.

 

Coronavirus is starting to hit Big Tech’s bottom line -- Apple, Amazon, and Facebook have all acknowledged their businesses are being impacted by the global outbreak.

 

Alexa records you more often than you think -- You’re not imagining it. Smart speakers inadvertently listen to you all the time.

 

Google’s education tech has a privacy problem -- New Mexico’s attorney general sued the company, claiming its school tools continue to track kids after the final bell.

 

This picture, taken on February 17, 2020, shows Indonesian people walking on an illuminated bridge in Jakarta. -- Adek Berry / AFP / Getty

The Atlantic -- Photos of the Week: Ghost Ship, Greek Spring, Naked Festival

 

Who's responsible for what you buy on Amazon? A court is about to decide

 

I was sexually abused as a Boy Scout. Thousands like me deserve a reckoning. -- Declaring bankruptcy only lets the Boy Scouts continue to hide from their accusers.

 

A record-breaking 105 US children have died from flu so far this season

 

South Korea coronavirus infections surge past 430

 

This highway was once a tribute to the Confederacy. Soon, it will honor Harriet Tubman

 

Most Americans will need a new ID to fly, starting in October

 

Some development aid gets misdirected. Did the World Bank try to suppress a paper saying so? -- A new paper explores money stashed in secret offshore banks when aid arrives.

 

Odd Job: What’s it like to be a real-life Disney princess?

 

Decriminalizing the Sex Trade Isn't the Answer -- The Equality Model Is. Legalizing prostitution legalizes pimping and sex buying, too. There is a better way.

 

The pungent legacy of Axe Body Spray -- For a generation of teens, the fragrance and its iconic ads upheld a bygone image of masculinity.

 

How a healthy sex life can help minimize depression and anxiety symptoms -- When you struggle with anxiety or depression, sex may be the last thing on your mind. But understanding the physiological and mental benefits of a healthy sex life can help it become a tool for well-being.

 

 

Edited February 22, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[Cupid Stunt]

Daredevil and Flat Earth theorist "Mad" Mike Hughes dies in rocket crash -- More Information on "Mad" Mike -- Flat-Earther launches himself into sky in steam-powered rocket 

 

In We Believe in Dinosaurs the Bible and science collide amid the battleground of a Creation Museum and a $120 million Noah’s Ark-inspired theme park in rural Kentucky.

 

Former D.E.A. Agent Charged With Laundering Colombian Drug Money

 

How Millennials Could Make the Fed's Job Harder

 

Oh No, They’ve Come Up With Another Generation Label -- How much do members of “Generation Alpha,” or any generation, really have in common?

 

An Indian couple has been buying land near a tiger reserve and letting the forest grow back

 

Hughes fears Indian closure, bank disruptions over unpaid fees

 

Digital Tax Fight Emerges as Global Economic Threat -- It's always Tax the other guy with you people.

 

Walmart paid Wall Street investors $12 billion last year to keep them happy. Amazon paid $0. -- One of Amazon’s biggest advantages over Walmart is Walmart’s own success.

 

Death of Prince heir complicates estate settlement even more

 

"The Liberation of Aunt Jemima" (1972) by Betye Saar

Assemblage artist Betye Saar: Making the ordinary extraordinary

 

Why algorithms can be racist and sexist -- A computer can make a decision faster. That doesn’t make it fair.

 

The War on Sanctuary Cities

 

George Washington sought honest British workers over 'slovenly' Americans

 

In Mexico's cradle of corn, climate change leaves its mark

 

How to survive a Siberian winter with no home

 

AI discovers antibiotic that kills even highly resistant bacteria

 

‘We’re in a Petri Dish’: How a Coronavirus Ravaged a Cruise Ship

 

Hoodwinker Mola (Mola tecta)

How a bizarre, monster fish hoodwinked researchers and reeled in a wave of citizen scientists

 

Volcano in Ecuador showing signs of 'potential collapse,' researchers say -- The collapse of the Tungurahua volcano could cause a massive landslide.

 

How a little electrical tape can trick a Tesla into speeding -- Security researchers found an unsettling vulnerability in Tesla’s intelligent cruise control.

 

Associated Press Photos: Olympic bidder Sapporo has erratic snowfall

 

The pagan origins of three Catholic practices -- A few traditions in the Roman Catholic Church can be traced back to pagan cults, rites, and deities.

 

When women die in childbirth, these are the fathers left behind

 

The Pentagon Is Sitting on a Chunk of Valuable Airwaves. Why? -- Companies say they need the military’s wireless spectrum to build a 5G network. The military has other plans—and nobody is sure what they are. -- You have to ask why the Pentagon wants to hang on to their 5G capacity? First, the military wants every advantage when bombing people into the medieval; ask Afghanistan and Iraq. Second, not everything the U.S. government owns or controls is for sale … Not yet anyway.

 

 

Edited February 24, 2020 by Cupid Stunt

[peacheslatour]

Oh, Chris.