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A Theater Talk episode on Sondheim ....

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Will “The Big Short” Spawn New Wall Street Crooks?

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A new movie, “The Big Short,” full of Hollywood heavyweights who might know what a derivative is, is getting a lot of Oscar buzz and some headlines that suggest it will make you mad all over again about the Great Recession. Please checkout my blog about the movie and its impact:  http://bit.ly/1lr9jIy

An Excerpt from "Nutcracker Rouge:" A Naughty Take on a Christmas Classic

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Stranger pays woman’s grocery bill, dies in car crash hours later Video at http://bcove.me/ha3iso5f   SAN DIEGO — A San Diego woman is working to honor a stranger’s memory after he died hours after paying for her groceries and asking her to “pay it forward.” KNSD-TV reports that 28-year-old Matthew Jackson, of Oceanside,  was killed in a crash on Nov. 11 , the same day he met Jamie-Lynne Knighten. Knighten was ahead of Jackson at a grocery cash register with her crying infant when her card was declined. Jackson offered to foot the more than $200 bill, asking that she help someone else in return. Knighten called his employer to praise Jackson, only to find he had died. She says she is working to further honor the man’s legacy and is encouraging others to pay it forward. By Associated Press  December 1, 2015   |   9:05am [FULL TEXT OF REMEMBRANCE BELOW] Jamie-Lynne Knighten   feeling heartbroken. November 20 at 5:10pm  ·  Most nights I don't

Is It Time to Spend Your Bonus on Holiday Gadgets? http://bit.ly/1OkARKX

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CAN THANKSGIVING BE A CATALYST FOR TRANSFORMATION? Come to a Thanksgiving healing service, Sunday, Nov. 22, at 6PM will set a proactive tone for the busy week ahead. Co-conducted by Rev. Seiko L. Obayashi, Rev. Nilsa Ocasio and Rev. Deborah Horowitz, the service will feature our certified energy healers. Rev. Obayashi will share with you a simple and easy practice to turn your personal Thanksgiving into a catalyst for transformation.  Click for more: http://bit.ly/1MAzNOg

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What Are the Rewards of Forgiveness? The Spiritualist Church of NYC will be holding a message service on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 6 pm, conducted by Rev. Stephanie Wild and Rev. Paul Beaudet. Rev. Nilsa Ocasio will join Rev. Beaudet during the message-giving portion of the service. In addition, Rev. Wild will present a talk, “The Rewards of Forgiveness,” that will attempt to answer the questions of what forgiveness is, why it is important to spiritual growth, and how it can be achieved. The church will hold a séance after the service at 7:30 pm. More info is at: http://bit.ly/1PrlqjG

Final Cat-Related Posting

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The Carnivore and the Cavy ...

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Cats in Space

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Lots of Cat Things from the Web

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Hillary Clinton Takes On Wall Street — Or Does She?

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Please check out my latest Minding the Gap blog posting via FTF News on Hillary's plan for reforming Wall Street, if she's elected president next year. Please click here:  http://www.ftfnews.com/hillary-clinton-takes-on-wall-street-or-does-she/9314

Before and After?

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Keira Knightley, Making Her Broadway Debut, Is Not Afraid of the Dark

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Psychic Fair Slated for Sunday New Yorkers, please come to the HALLOWEEN 2015 PSYCHIC & HEALING FAIR, this Sunday, Oct. 25, 6:00 to 8:45pm, at the New Church, 114 E. 35 St., New York, NY 10016 (between Lexington & Park Avenues). Click for more info is at: http://bit.ly/1GBSyOF

Please Check Out my Work in Theater ...

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A Very Brief Collage Retrospective of Janis Ian ...

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Beautiful places faraway from NYC ...

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Maureen's Birthday in 2012

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David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes

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David Bowie - Wild Is The Wind (Official Video) [SHQ]

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The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

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SecOps 2015 Video Interview

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Russell Pierce, vice president and head of settlements at Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg, says firms should wise up when it comes to poor reconciliation capabilities.

Jumping Snails ....

A Dramatic Re-enactment from "Flashdance," Jan. 1, 2006

SCNYC Offers Deal & Discount for Halloween Psychic Fair

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SCNYC Offers Deal & Discount for Halloween Psychic Fair The Spiritualist Church of NYC (SCNYC) is again offering a special package and a discount for its Halloween 2015 Psychic & Healing Fair, Sunday, Oct. 25, from 6 PM to 8:45 PM, at The New Church at 114 East 35 th St., New York, NY 10016, between Lexington and Park Avenues. The “Reading Hopping Package” allows you to purchase two readings with a psychic/medium and includes one free energy healing session, a $25 value. The two readings can be with one reader or separate sessions with two readers. All sessions must be used by the same person. The SCNYC will also be offering a $5 discount for readings and healing sessions via the newsletter http://bit.ly/1GBSyOF that you can print and bring to the fair or show us in person via your mobile device.   Readings will run from 6 PM to 8:40 PM. The charge for a 20-minute reading is $40 or $35.00 with our discount. There will be a variety of readers to choose from

SCNYC Conducts Healing Service Sun., Oct. 11

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SCNYC Conducts Healing Service Sun., Oct. 11 Release old habits and make room for change at a Healing Service of the Spiritualist Church of New York City (SCNYC) this Sunday, Oct. 11, at 6 PM at the New Church at 35 th & Park. The service, co-conducted by Rev. Susan West and Rev. Nilsa Ocasio, will feature a group of wonderful energy healers and unique “chair healings” during the meditation. Also, at this service, Rev. West will deliver an inspirational talk, “Autumn: Reflection, Change and Renewal.” Remember, healing is not just physical; it is spiritual, psychological, situational, and may deal with love, finances, family and others who can benefit from the energy we manifest.

Stephen Burrows

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Vintage Babs ....

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U.S. Got Crazy in Da House

Another beautiful voice lost too soon ... Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole from Hawaii ...

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"Make Your Own Kind of Music" by Mama Cass Elliot

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A Tribute to Mama Cass Elliot

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