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My name is Frankie and I'm the Loud Mouth Italian. I talk about Italian and Sicilian lifestyles, stereotypes, Italian facts, sharing funny Italian experiences and unscripted where readers can interact and participate with their stories whether how great or messed up they are. You will also find things that don't have to do with the Italian or Sicilian heritage at all. I come from one of the most Dysfunctional Italian/Sicilian families on the planet, we put the "S" in Stereotype.
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Nutella Cafe opens in Chicago
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As if food lovers needed any more reason to visit Chicago this summer, now
we all have one: the Nutella Café, which opens its doors today on the
city’s bustling Michigan Avenue. The restaurant is the first Nutella Café to be
owned and operated by parent company Ferrero, whose team decided on a Second
City opening for one big factor, in particular.
“There’s an incredible dining culture in this city, and Nutella is all about the idea of sharing good food with friends and family,” says Noah Szporn, head of marketing at Nutella North America. “We thought that Chicago would be the perfect place to do that.”
While the team has hosted several pop-up cafés worldwide, the Chicago opening is its first permanent fixture — and as such, they wanted to make the experience a memorable one. Visitors enter through a door in the shape of a Nutella jar to discover ample space for sitting and lingering underneath acoustical panels resembling waves of chocolate and bright yellow lighting fixtures in the shape of hazelnut flowers that illuminate, of course, what everyone is here for — the food.
An all-day menu is offered and includes an extensive lineup of sweet and savory options, both big and small, each of which is in some way inspired by Nutella or its origins. “We wanted to challenge the chefs with the idea of carrying the essence of Nutella throughout the day, whether that’s in a breakfast pastry or a salad,” notes Szporn, who references greens topped with chopped hazelnuts and panini filled with speck ham sourced from Piedmont, the same Italian region where Nutella began. Sweeter options include everything from traditional go-tos, such as Nutella-hazelnut baguettes and Nutella-banana crepes, to more creative incorporations of the spread (think oatmeal or fruit salad with yogurt).
Whatever guests order, the team hopes they’ll take their sweet time enjoying it. “Nutella has a European heritage, and part of that includes the idea of visiting patisseries and cafés and spending time to sit down with others and relax,” says Szporn. “We’re hoping that practice carries over.”
Nutella Café is located at 189 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago and is open Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more, call 312-729-5186.
First permanent Nutella Cafe opens in Chicago
Nicole Schnitzler,
Special for USA TODAY Published 6:51 a.m. ET May 31, 2017 | Updated 4:14 p.m.
ET May 31, 2017
“There’s an incredible dining culture in this city, and Nutella is all about the idea of sharing good food with friends and family,” says Noah Szporn, head of marketing at Nutella North America. “We thought that Chicago would be the perfect place to do that.”
While the team has hosted several pop-up cafés worldwide, the Chicago opening is its first permanent fixture — and as such, they wanted to make the experience a memorable one. Visitors enter through a door in the shape of a Nutella jar to discover ample space for sitting and lingering underneath acoustical panels resembling waves of chocolate and bright yellow lighting fixtures in the shape of hazelnut flowers that illuminate, of course, what everyone is here for — the food.
An all-day menu is offered and includes an extensive lineup of sweet and savory options, both big and small, each of which is in some way inspired by Nutella or its origins. “We wanted to challenge the chefs with the idea of carrying the essence of Nutella throughout the day, whether that’s in a breakfast pastry or a salad,” notes Szporn, who references greens topped with chopped hazelnuts and panini filled with speck ham sourced from Piedmont, the same Italian region where Nutella began. Sweeter options include everything from traditional go-tos, such as Nutella-hazelnut baguettes and Nutella-banana crepes, to more creative incorporations of the spread (think oatmeal or fruit salad with yogurt).
Whatever guests order, the team hopes they’ll take their sweet time enjoying it. “Nutella has a European heritage, and part of that includes the idea of visiting patisseries and cafés and spending time to sit down with others and relax,” says Szporn. “We’re hoping that practice carries over.”
Nutella Café is located at 189 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago and is open Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more, call 312-729-5186.
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BEST GELATO EVER!!!
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Italian-born Marina, co-owner of Golosi, is a second generation gelato master. Her father, Antonio started a small gelato business in Casale Monferrato after moving from the northeast of Italy after the second World War.
Over fifteen years ago, Marina and her family moved to the United States, settling in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Longing for good authentic artisan gelato, she pushed the whole family to open Golosi in 2006 and let southern Wisconsin know what creamy, real handcrafted gelato that respected the old traditions was really like.
Ever since then Marina and her husband Paolo have been committed to making sure only the best ingredients go into their gelato, personally choosing and selecting everything from the milk, the vanilla beans to the European chocolate and continuing the traditional methods of creating truly genuine gelato inspired by their land of origin.
Monday-Th, Sunday 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Over fifteen years ago, Marina and her family moved to the United States, settling in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Longing for good authentic artisan gelato, she pushed the whole family to open Golosi in 2006 and let southern Wisconsin know what creamy, real handcrafted gelato that respected the old traditions was really like.
Ever since then Marina and her husband Paolo have been committed to making sure only the best ingredients go into their gelato, personally choosing and selecting everything from the milk, the vanilla beans to the European chocolate and continuing the traditional methods of creating truly genuine gelato inspired by their land of origin.
Visit them at 162 E Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, (262) 391-0637
Hours:Monday-Th, Sunday 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Why is Netflix Showing Suicide Mini-Series?
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The Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why" has me asking WHY? Why would a global media giant such as Netflix be so negligent... I understand that suicide is a reality and my heart goes out to anybody that had to deal with this on a more personal level, it's a horrible thing. Not only leaving unanswered questions, it leaves survivors asking why they didn't see the clues. In most cases, there are no "clues" there is nothing that could have been done differently to deter such an act.
However we do have a choice, we can broadcast powerful messages that offer help and guidance to individuals who have suicidal thoughts. In the Netflix mini-series, they offer no resources, they don't tell you how many lives are affected and changed forever, not to mention the number of impressionable young viewers that may be influenced and attempt suicide themselves or much worse succeed.
In my opinion, this is pure negligence on the part of Netflix!
In the mini-series, which is based on a young adult novel released a decade ago, high school student Hannah Baker leaves behind 13 tape recordings detailing why she took her own life. Her former classmates are left to piece together Hannah’s final weeks in a made-for-television mystery.
In watching the series, young people and teens could interpret the message that suicide is a viable and/or romanticized option. The show’s content is extremely graphic, with disturbing scenes in each episode, which may be difficult for impressionable minds to watch and process in a healthy way.
The series includes the following shortcomings:
The Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why" has me asking WHY? Why would a global media giant such as Netflix be so negligent... I understand that suicide is a reality and my heart goes out to anybody that had to deal with this on a more personal level, it's a horrible thing. Not only leaving unanswered questions, it leaves survivors asking why they didn't see the clues. In most cases, there are no "clues" there is nothing that could have been done differently to deter such an act.
However we do have a choice, we can broadcast powerful messages that offer help and guidance to individuals who have suicidal thoughts. In the Netflix mini-series, they offer no resources, they don't tell you how many lives are affected and changed forever, not to mention the number of impressionable young viewers that may be influenced and attempt suicide themselves or much worse succeed.
In my opinion, this is pure negligence on the part of Netflix!
In the mini-series, which is based on a young adult novel released a decade ago, high school student Hannah Baker leaves behind 13 tape recordings detailing why she took her own life. Her former classmates are left to piece together Hannah’s final weeks in a made-for-television mystery.
In watching the series, young people and teens could interpret the message that suicide is a viable and/or romanticized option. The show’s content is extremely graphic, with disturbing scenes in each episode, which may be difficult for impressionable minds to watch and process in a healthy way.
The series includes the following shortcomings:
- There is no mention of behavioral health and treatment options
- The notion of suicide is glamorized
- There are no examples of help-seeking by the teens portrayed in the program
- There are several scenes depicting serious trauma, in which the teens do not seek help or resources, including rape, bullying, alcoholism and suicide
- The graphic portrayal of Hannah’s actual suicide was unnecessary and potentially harmful to young people facing challenges
Monday, April 24, 2017
The 14 Fake Olive Oil Companies Are Revealed Now – Avoid These Brands
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Supposedly, even 70% of olive oil in the USA markets is fake, cut with cheap bad oils like sunflower and canola. This item is supposed to be healthy, but this is now corrupted. It was found that even 7 of the biggest olive oil makers in USA, mix their items with cheap oils to get more profits.
This is like the 2008 practice in Italy when 400 police officers were involved in the breakdown known as operation Golden Oil. This meant seizure for 85 oil farms that mixed some percentage chlorophyll with sunflower and canola to the olive oil. The oil was mixed, colored, perfumed and flavored too, and these things made the Australian government investigate their own oils. The results were awful.
After that, not one brand named extra virgin olive oil got the 2012 certificate of approval.
This scam made the California University study 124 imported oils and found that over 70% of samples failed the tests.
Also, test the olive oil yourself at home. Put the bottle out when cold, or in the fridge for 30 min. if it gets solid, it is pure and has monounsaturated fats.
But if it stays liquid is fake and just in case, see the label approvals like Australian Extra Virgin Certified or the other one, California Olive Oil Council Certified Extra Virgin.
We think it is time to be healthy and stand against the fake makers of oil that add GMO and additives. Health is more worthy than money! Let us support the real health item producers and give THEM our money.
These failed:
For more great articles go to http://www.organichealthcorner.com/ this is the site where I go to get all my healthy information.
Supposedly, even 70% of olive oil in the USA markets is fake, cut with cheap bad oils like sunflower and canola. This item is supposed to be healthy, but this is now corrupted. It was found that even 7 of the biggest olive oil makers in USA, mix their items with cheap oils to get more profits.
This is like the 2008 practice in Italy when 400 police officers were involved in the breakdown known as operation Golden Oil. This meant seizure for 85 oil farms that mixed some percentage chlorophyll with sunflower and canola to the olive oil. The oil was mixed, colored, perfumed and flavored too, and these things made the Australian government investigate their own oils. The results were awful.
After that, not one brand named extra virgin olive oil got the 2012 certificate of approval.
This scam made the California University study 124 imported oils and found that over 70% of samples failed the tests.
Also, test the olive oil yourself at home. Put the bottle out when cold, or in the fridge for 30 min. if it gets solid, it is pure and has monounsaturated fats.
But if it stays liquid is fake and just in case, see the label approvals like Australian Extra Virgin Certified or the other one, California Olive Oil Council Certified Extra Virgin.
We think it is time to be healthy and stand against the fake makers of oil that add GMO and additives. Health is more worthy than money! Let us support the real health item producers and give THEM our money.
These failed:
- Mezzetta
- Carapelli
- Pompeian
- Primadonna
- Mazola
- Sasso
- Colavita
- Star
- Antica Badia
- Whole Foods
- Safeway
- Felippo Berio
- Coricelli
- Bertolli
These brands passed:
- Corto olive
- Lucero
- McEvoy Ranch Organic
- Omaggio
- California Olive Branch
- Bariani Olive oil
- Lucini
- Ottavio
- Olea Estates
- Cobram Estate
- Kirkland Organic
For more great articles go to http://www.organichealthcorner.com/ this is the site where I go to get all my healthy information.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
This Guy Got Lucky... "This Time"
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I'm hoping that when this guy woke up he realized how lucky he was for not killing anybody, including himself. It's just not worth it... with Uber and all the alternatives to NOT DRIVE WHEN DRINKING are available, why would anybody chance it.
Keep a tally on how many drinks you have and pace yourself. You can still have fun and save some money in the process.
~ Frankie
Keep a tally on how many drinks you have and pace yourself. You can still have fun and save some money in the process.
~ Frankie
Friday, April 21, 2017
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ON THIS BLOG?
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Contact me... we will share it on this blog (subject to review and edits)
Contact me... we will share it on this blog (subject to review and edits)
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Noodles or Pasta?
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So, you’re Italian and it’s your turn to pick a restaurant to dine at, your friends suggest “Italian” why of course, you’re Italian so why would they think you eat anything other than Italian?
So, you’re Italian and it’s your turn to pick a restaurant to dine at, your friends suggest “Italian” why of course, you’re Italian so why would they think you eat anything other than Italian?
OK so here it goes… time to really show off, let your friends know that you know everything about Italian Cuisine, that’s right, you should because after all, you are Italian.
One thing you don’t want to do is call pasta “noodles.” This is one huge indicator that you don’t know authentic Italian food and now your server can make shit up all night and you’ll never know. Don’t give him/her that kind of power, you’re the Italian damn it!!! so take charge!
Mention the types of pasta by name, if you want orecchiette, Gemelli, or pappardelle, state it. You will not only impress your friends, you may be offered a job at the restaurant.
Check out all the different shapes, names and description of all the "pasta" - I found this link and it's really interesting... Just when I thought I knew all there is to know about pasta, was I wrong!
https://pastafits.org/pasta-dictionary/
Frankie
Check out all the different shapes, names and description of all the "pasta" - I found this link and it's really interesting... Just when I thought I knew all there is to know about pasta, was I wrong!
https://pastafits.org/pasta-dictionary/
Frankie
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
“Sophia Loren dead 2017” : Actress killed by internet death hoax
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By Jessica Simpson, Rome Last updated on
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Italian network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actress of Sophia Loren's stature would be major news across networks.
On Tuesday (April 18) the actress' reps officially confirmed that Sophia Loren is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much-loved actress. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
Sophia Loren is the latest celeb to fall victim to a death hoax.
News of actress Sophia Loren's death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However, the April 2017 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.
“At about 11 a.m. ET on Monday (April 17, 2017), our beloved actress Sophia Loren passed away. Sophia Loren was born on September 20, 1934 in Pozzuoli. She will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 82-year-old actress was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.
Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Italian network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actress of Sophia Loren's stature would be major news across networks.
On Tuesday (April 18) the actress' reps officially confirmed that Sophia Loren is not dead. “She joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. She's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.
Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much-loved actress. Others say this shows her extreme popularity across the globe.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
A Great Resource for Cigars!
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Good morning readers!
I found this site and thought it was well worth sharing! This is just one of their deals... if you smoke cigars or know anybody that does, this is the place for you. https://www.jrcigars.com
And no... I'm not getting a kickback, lol. From time-to-time, I will share good deals that I come across.
Get a Bundley Goodness of 30 cigars, valued at $87.25, for only $44.95 and save 48%! For under 50 bucks, fill your humidor to the brim with 30 smokes from some of our best premium bundled brands! Contains 5 JR Alternative Montecristo DR No. 2 • N, 6.00 x 52, 5 JR Edición Limitada Alternative Cohiba Behike Laguito No. 6 • E, 6.50 x 56, 5 La Finca Ammo • E, 6.12 x 50, 5 Mr. B Magnum Natural • N, 6.00 x 50, 5 Rosa Cuba Ortiz y Laboy • E, 6.50 x 52, and 5 Trinidad y Cia Toro • E, 6.00 x 50.
Have a great Easter everybody!
~ Frankie
I found this site and thought it was well worth sharing! This is just one of their deals... if you smoke cigars or know anybody that does, this is the place for you. https://www.jrcigars.com
And no... I'm not getting a kickback, lol. From time-to-time, I will share good deals that I come across.
Get a Bundley Goodness of 30 cigars, valued at $87.25, for only $44.95 and save 48%! For under 50 bucks, fill your humidor to the brim with 30 smokes from some of our best premium bundled brands! Contains 5 JR Alternative Montecristo DR No. 2 • N, 6.00 x 52, 5 JR Edición Limitada Alternative Cohiba Behike Laguito No. 6 • E, 6.50 x 56, 5 La Finca Ammo • E, 6.12 x 50, 5 Mr. B Magnum Natural • N, 6.00 x 50, 5 Rosa Cuba Ortiz y Laboy • E, 6.50 x 52, and 5 Trinidad y Cia Toro • E, 6.00 x 50.
Have a great Easter everybody!
~ Frankie
Thursday, April 13, 2017
One in four restaurants won't serve lamb at Easter
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April 12, 2017
(ANSA) - Rome, April 12 - One in four Italian restaurants will not serve lamb this Easter, up from previous years, the FIPE catering group said Wednesday amid a campaign against lamb butchering by animal rights group.
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi has angered the meat industry by backing the campaign and adopting five lambs that would otherwise have been slaughtered.
April 12, 2017
(ANSA) - Rome, April 12 - One in four Italian restaurants will not serve lamb this Easter, up from previous years, the FIPE catering group said Wednesday amid a campaign against lamb butchering by animal rights group.
Ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi has angered the meat industry by backing the campaign and adopting five lambs that would otherwise have been slaughtered.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Italian man granted divorce after claiming wife 'possessed by devil'
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Thursday, April 6, 2017
ALL LIVES MATTER... RIGHT?
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IN CASE YOU’VE just awakened from a brief coma, Pepsi is taking a lot of heat for its latest ad. The broad strokes: Its official title is the word salad “Live for Now Moments Anthem”; it features reality star/model Kendall Jenner (if your coma was not-so-brief, that’s a whole other thing, which we don’t have time to get into right now); its gist is that we should all unite and “join the conversation.” In that way, the soft drink ad succeeded. It did indeed provoke conversation—about Pepsi’s tone-deafness.
In the 2-minute-39-second “short film,” Jenner throws off the chains of the modeling industry by taking off her wig, then leaving a photoshoot to join a protest. After sharing some knowing nods and #woke-ass fist bumps with her fellow protestors, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star manages to bring everyone together by … handing a cop a Pepsi. The message is clear: All those Women’s Marches, Black Lives Matter protests, and demonstrations outside Trump Tower would be much more effervescent—and effective!—if someone had just brought some soda.
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The internet, as you might suspect, disagreed. Within 48 hours the video got nearly 1.6 million views on YouTube (five times as many downvotes as upvotes), and Twitter and Facebook lit up with people pointing out just how gauche the whole thing was. Activist DeRay Mckesson called it “trash,” adding “If I had carried Pepsi I guess I never would’ve gotten arrested. Who knew?” People made memes (some even reaching back and evoking Pepper Spray Cop). And, rightfully, many folks pointed out that using protest imagery in order to peddle soda—particularly images that evoked the photo of Ieshia Evans facing down police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana last year—was pretty tasteless. It was one of the few times the internet ever agreed on anything.
And that, in and of itself, is noteworthy. For years, conversation online has brought out the best and worst in everyone. But this ad, with its effortlessly cool politically aware millennials in color-coordinated denim outfits, was the one thing everyone agreed to oppose. A Twitter search for “Pepsi” reveals that virtually no one is coming to the commercial’s defense. In fact, not even Pepsi is defending it anymore. Earlier today, the company pulled the ad. “Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding. Clearly, we missed the mark and apologize,” Pepsi said in a statement. “We did not intend to make light of any serious issue.”
Soda companies sell harder to young consumers than to anyone else, and they’ve been pitching that coveted demographic messages of global unity for years. The most well-known of these attempts is Coca-Cola’s peace-for-all 1971 “I’d like to buy the world a Coke” spot. (The one Don Draper dreamed up in the series finale of Mad Men.) But even before that, Pepsi was targeting youth culture with slogans like “Pepsi Generation” and “For those who think young”—both of which launched in the 1960s. Soda companies continued to aim for hip kids throughout the ensuing decades with celeb-packed ads featuring everyone from Michael Jackson to Drake to a truck-driving P. Diddy. Now Pepsi has tried to cross the streams, pairing a millennial mega-celebrity with what the company clearly thought was a fun spin on young people’s ability to change the world. Between 1971 and now, though, people got the tools to respond to the misguided mashup on a mass scale—in 140 characters or less.
From Black Lives Matter to the Women’s Marches, politically active people are already effecting change all over the world, and they’re not doing it with soda and supermodels. Now, they’ve used the same tools that organized those movements to express how ill-advised it was to use their work to sell carbonated beverages. The reaction to Pepsi’s ad, not the ad itself, brought people together. That’s refreshing.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Frankie The Food Critic Coming this May, 2017
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It's going to be fun!!! I will pick random restaurants and provide my professional review. Reviews will be very comprehensive and if you live in the Milwaukee area, you'll want to read these before you make your reservations.
If you have a restaurant you would like for me to review, let me know... I might just want to check them out.
Bon Appetit!
Frankie
If you have a restaurant you would like for me to review, let me know... I might just want to check them out.
Bon Appetit!
Frankie
Live your life the way YOU want to!
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Let’s face it, the world is a mess! Will it get better? All I can say is I hope so, but why fret on
what’s not in our control, let’s take control of what we can change, we are the
government of our own being. Nobody can tell
you how you should or need to live.
Family is very important and life revolves around family,
you make a life for your kids and do the best you can do to provide and give
them the things they need, you feed and clothe them, you help them with their
homework, you work extra hard to pay all the bills and you do this for many,
many years. Your spouse works equally as
hard because you are a team, regardless of the situation, we are responsible
for our kids until they are adults.
After everything is said and done, the kids grow, they leave home, go to
college, get married, whatever the case, this would be a good time to
reevaluate your life.
You don’t need a lot of money; in many cases, you may not
need any money. It’s time to let your
hair down, enjoy life and live a little, not the way society dictates. Sit in your yard or on your
patio with a drink, and make a bucket list… start with the most realistic item,
number them 1) go to Hawaii, 2) buy a motorcycle, 3) smoke weed, lol... Just thought I’d stick a risky one
in there, but you don’t need to do anything risky if you don’t feel comfortable
doing so.
Make adjustments a little at a time, take control of your life
and enjoy it… never feel guilty about having fun or treating yourself.
What are your thoughts?
Frankie
Frankie
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thank God It's Friday!
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Another great Friday… well I guess I wouldn’t jump right to “good” but I’m still alive so I guess it’s pretty good.
So, it’s been 8 days since I stopped smoking, I am so ornery and snapping at everybody, if you are one of the casualties from today, I’m really sorry but, I guess that’s one of the side effects, so I’m good. Who knew that to quit smoking would be so hard? I really liked smoking but thought it was time to get in shape, I’m not getting any younger.
Took me 45 minutes to get home tonight and didn’t have anybody flick me off or rear-end me, score another point. And lastly, I didn’t pick up any hitchhikers with hatchets, actually I didn’t pick up any hitchhikers at all, do people even hitchhike anymore?
Now I’m going through my emails and my finger is getting sore from deleting the numerous Best Buy and LifeLock Theft Protection emails, I must have clicked on the wrong site because now I’m getting tons of this shit. I click the opt-out link and it seems like, I get even more, it’s like somebody at these companies are really trying to mess with me. Again, both good companies and I do business with both, so not slamming them.
I had my fun today, I plugged into @woodbridgeitalians with Zio Flippo’s live feed on Instagram, just a great way to break up the day and read all the great comments in real time. Zio attracts a fun audience… it felt like a bonding session with a bunch of complete strangers, but they’re part of the family now, lol. if you get a chance, visit them on Instagram.
OMG! A whole group of weirdo cult worshiper type people just invaded Starbucks… they’re all hugging on each other like they just won the showcase on the "Price is Right" or something… I’m out of here… Have a great night everybody, I’m looking forward to tomorrow, it’s my wife’s birthday.
Frankie
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Mother films Pat-down at DFW
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Bob Burns
***Update*** When a pat-down is required, TSA can offer reasonable accommodations for individuals with sensory processing disorders or other conditions that sometimes result in pain when touched. However, those individuals still need to undergo a pat-down to maintain security. ***Update***
As you may have heard, on Sunday at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), a 13-year-old passenger underwent enhanced security screening, which included a pat-down, after his laptop alarmed an explosives trace detection machine. In total, the pat-down took approximately two minutes, and was observed by the mother and two police officers who were called to ease concerns of the mother. The passengers were at the checkpoint for approximately 45 minutes, which included the time it took to discuss screening procedures with the mother and to screen three carry-on items that required further inspection.
The mother filmed the pat-down and posted it to Facebook. It has since gone viral.
So is this standard procedure? TSA screening procedures allow for the pat-down of children under certain circumstances. In this instance, a laptop alarmed the explosives trace detection machine, which requires additional screening to resolve the alarm.
We get it. Nobody likes to be patted down. And nobody likes to see their loved ones patted down, especially children. TSA screens thousands of families every day, and our officers are trained to communicate with parents, explain screening procedures before they begin, and find the best way to get everyone to their plane safely and efficiently. Many of our officers are parents too.
All of our procedures are based on current intelligence and our adversaries are always looking for ways to inflict harm, including recruiting young children to carry out attacks. Bottom-line is that passengers, including children, and their property are screened prior to boarding a plane and any security alarms must be resolved.
So why does TSA conduct pat-downs? Pat-down procedures are used to determine whether prohibited and dangerous items are concealed. You may be required to undergo a pat-down procedure if the screening technology alarms, as part of random or unpredictable security measures, for enhanced screening, or as an alternative to other types of screening, such as advanced imaging technology screening. Even passengers who normally receive expedited screening, such as TSA Pre✓® passengers, may at times receive pat-down screening.
What should you know about pat-down screening?
Frankie's take - We live in a world of uncertainty, and hate. We cannot afford to have another 9-11 if you don't like the security process, DON'T FLY! Plain and simple. To fly is not a right, it's a privilege.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Bob Burns
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TSA Mythbuster: The Rest of the DFW Pat-down Story
The mother filmed the pat-down and posted it to Facebook. It has since gone viral.
So is this standard procedure? TSA screening procedures allow for the pat-down of children under certain circumstances. In this instance, a laptop alarmed the explosives trace detection machine, which requires additional screening to resolve the alarm.
We get it. Nobody likes to be patted down. And nobody likes to see their loved ones patted down, especially children. TSA screens thousands of families every day, and our officers are trained to communicate with parents, explain screening procedures before they begin, and find the best way to get everyone to their plane safely and efficiently. Many of our officers are parents too.
All of our procedures are based on current intelligence and our adversaries are always looking for ways to inflict harm, including recruiting young children to carry out attacks. Bottom-line is that passengers, including children, and their property are screened prior to boarding a plane and any security alarms must be resolved.
So why does TSA conduct pat-downs? Pat-down procedures are used to determine whether prohibited and dangerous items are concealed. You may be required to undergo a pat-down procedure if the screening technology alarms, as part of random or unpredictable security measures, for enhanced screening, or as an alternative to other types of screening, such as advanced imaging technology screening. Even passengers who normally receive expedited screening, such as TSA Pre✓® passengers, may at times receive pat-down screening.
What should you know about pat-down screening?
- Our officers will explain the procedures to you as they conduct the pat-down.
- We use modified screening procedures for children 12 and under that reduce the likelihood of pat-down screening.
- A pat-down may include inspection of the head, neck, arms, hand, back, torso, legs, and feet. This includes head coverings and sensitive areas such as breasts, groin, and the buttocks. You may be required to adjust clothing during the pat-down.
- Pat-downs require sufficient pressure to ensure detection.
- Our officers use the back of the hands for pat-downs over sensitive areas of the body. In limited cases, additional screening involving a sensitive area pat-down with the front of the hand may be needed to determine that a threat does not exist.
- You should advise the officer if you have difficulty raising your arms or remaining in the position required; an external medical device; or areas of the body that are painful when touched.
- You may request a chair to sit if needed.
- You will receive a pat-down by an officer of the same gender.
- At any time during the process, you may request private screening accompanied by a companion of your choice.
Frankie's take - We live in a world of uncertainty, and hate. We cannot afford to have another 9-11 if you don't like the security process, DON'T FLY! Plain and simple. To fly is not a right, it's a privilege.
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