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- A group of North Korean cheerleaders were briefly wowed by the apparent, sudden arrival of their leader, Kim Jong Un, at a Winter Olympics ice hockey game on Wednesday.

Some cheerleaders immediately averted their gaze as the impersonator, who later only identified himself as Howard, smiled and waved to crowds who came to watch a unified Korean team play Japan at the Pyeongchang Games.

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN1FY1ID
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- A group of North Korean cheerleaders were briefly wowed by the apparent, sudden arrival of their leader, Kim Jong Un, at a Winter Olympics ice hockey game on Wednesday.

Some cheerleaders immediately averted their gaze as the impersonator, who later only identified himself as Howard, smiled and waved to crowds who came to watch a unified Korean team play Japan at the Pyeongchang Games.

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN1FY1ID
Good luck to those cheerleaders who "stifled a laugh"

Don't try to escape your fate by defecting though - the South Korean security services don't want any of you escaping this week during the charade


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I would be all for this. :thumb:

House approves daylight-saving time year-round

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NSF) - The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal aimed at observing daylight-saving time year-round in the state.

House members voted 103-11 to support the measure (HB 1013), filed by Rep. Jeanette Nunez, R-Miami, and Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen, R-Fort Myers.

Fitzenhagen said moving to daylight-saving time could help the tourism industry, as people would be able to stay out later in the sunlight. A similar bill (SB 858) also is moving through the Senate.

If approved by the Legislature, the proposal to shift to year-round daylight-saving time would depend on congressional approval. Daylight-saving time will start March 11 this year and end Nov. 4.
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SunCoastBlueHen wrote:I would be all for this. :thumb:

House approves daylight-saving time year-round

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NSF) - The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal aimed at observing daylight-saving time year-round in the state.

House members voted 103-11 to support the measure (HB 1013), filed by Rep. Jeanette Nunez, R-Miami, and Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen, R-Fort Myers.

Fitzenhagen said moving to daylight-saving time could help the tourism industry, as people would be able to stay out later in the sunlight. A similar bill (SB 858) also is moving through the Senate.

If approved by the Legislature, the proposal to shift to year-round daylight-saving time would depend on congressional approval. Daylight-saving time will start March 11 this year and end Nov. 4.
I'm in favor of staying at one time setting as well - no need to go back and forth like we do. If we like daylight saving time (and I do), let's make this a national thing and just get 'er done.
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SunCoastBlueHen wrote:I would be all for this. :thumb:

I'm in favor of staying at one time setting as well - no need to go back and forth like we do. If we like daylight saving time (and I do), let's make this a national thing and just get 'er done.
Agreed- this should be something that left, right and center can come to agreement on. AZ and HI are the only 2 stages I believe who have common sense on this issue. I’m surprised there arent more, but common sense could be spreading:
https://qz.com/1111634/ditch-daylight-s ... dering-it/
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GannonFan wrote:I'm in favor of staying at one time setting as well - no need to go back and forth like we do. If we like daylight saving time (and I do), let's make this a national thing and just get 'er done.
I hate it being dark at 5pm as much as the next guy but getting up in the dark sucks bawls.
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:shock: BTW, I may be in favor of banning these folks from being able to buy guns.

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89Hen wrote: I hate it being dark at 5pm as much as the next guy but getting up in the dark sucks bawls.
89Hen wrote:Better to play, yes. Have you ever seen paintball on TV... it sucks giant donkey bawls.

I couldn't help notice that this is the second time in a bit over 24 hours you have talked about sucking "bawls". An outside of the misspelling of a very simple word (which could just be a upbringing thing), you may want to look into whatever your subconscious is telling you. Repressing certain feelings is not healthy for a person. :whistle:
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Winterborn wrote:
89Hen wrote: I hate it being dark at 5pm as much as the next guy but getting up in the dark sucks bawls.
89Hen wrote:Better to play, yes. Have you ever seen paintball on TV... it sucks giant donkey bawls.

I couldn't help notice that this is the second time in a bit over 24 hours you have talked about sucking "bawls". An outside of the misspelling of a very simple word (which could just be a upbringing thing), you may want to look into whatever your subconscious is telling you. Repressing certain feelings is not healthy for a person. :whistle:
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BDKJMU wrote:
GannonFan wrote:
I'm in favor of staying at one time setting as well - no need to go back and forth like we do. If we like daylight saving time (and I do), let's make this a national thing and just get 'er done.
Agreed- this should be something that left, right and center can come to agreement on. AZ and HI are the only 2 stages I believe who have common sense on this issue. I’m surprised there arent more, but common sense could be spreading:
https://qz.com/1111634/ditch-daylight-s ... dering-it/
Pick a time and stick with it..

They are talking of doing this in Utah, which would be cool if they on mountain time, but the geniuses in our statehouse want to go to CST.


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Winterborn wrote:
89Hen wrote: I hate it being dark at 5pm as much as the next guy but getting up in the dark sucks bawls.
89Hen wrote:Better to play, yes. Have you ever seen paintball on TV... it sucks giant donkey bawls.

I couldn't help notice that this is the second time in a bit over 24 hours you have talked about sucking "bawls". An outside of the misspelling of a very simple word (which could just be a upbringing thing), you may want to look into whatever your subconscious is telling you. Repressing certain feelings is not healthy for a person. :whistle:
Your post, correcting 89s grammar, contains a grammar error.

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Ibanez wrote:
Winterborn wrote:



I couldn't help notice that this is the second time in a bit over 24 hours you have talked about sucking "bawls". An outside of the misspelling of a very simple word (which could just be a upbringing thing), you may want to look into whatever your subconscious is telling you. Repressing certain feelings is not healthy for a person. :whistle:
Your post, correcting 89s grammar, contains a grammar error.

You’re welcome.
FTR, bawls is not misspelled.
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Ibanez wrote:
Winterborn wrote:
I couldn't help notice that this is the second time in a bit over 24 hours you have talked about sucking "bawls". An outside of the misspelling of a very simple word (which could just be an upbringing thing), you may want to look into whatever your subconscious is telling you. Repressing certain feelings is not healthy for a person. :whistle:
Your post, correcting 89s grammar, contains a grammar error.

You’re welcome.


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I appreciate the correction. Grammar has always been a struggle of mine. I shall endeavor to live up to your example of being perfect. :pray: :D Pointing out 89's grammar error was more of me trying to help out a pillar of this forum deal with some latent desires he may be repressing, than being a grammar cop. Based on recent tragic events, I think we can all agree on that if we know a person that should seek help, we should help them out. It is in societies best interest that they get the counseling they need.
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Winterborn wrote:
Ibanez wrote: Your post, correcting 89s grammar, contains a grammar error.

You’re welcome.


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I appreciate the correction. Grammar has always been a struggle of mine. I shall endeavor to live up to your example of being perfect. :pray: :D Pointing out 89's grammar error was more of me trying to help out a pillar of this forum deal with some latent desires he may be repressing, than being a grammar cop. Based on recent tragic events, I think we can all agree on that if we know a person that should seek help, we should help them out. It is in societies best interest that they get the counseling they need.
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Laughed a bit when I read this. I-phone users...... :laugh:
There’s been one hiccup since it opened last year: Apple employees keep smacking into the glass.
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Some staff started to stick Post-It notes on the glass doors to mark their presence. However, the notes were removed because they detracted from the building’s design, the people said. They asked not to be identified discussing anything related to Apple. Another person familiar with the situation said there are other markings to identify the glass.
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GannonFan wrote:I'm in favor of staying at one time setting as well - no need to go back and forth like we do. If we like daylight saving time (and I do), let's make this a national thing and just get 'er done.
I hate it being dark at 5pm as much as the next guy but getting up in the dark sucks bawls.
I get up in the dark year round, as it's never light at 3am, so I would value the extra daylight after work in the winter.

DST year 'round. We all agree. It's settled.
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93henfan wrote:
89Hen wrote: I hate it being dark at 5pm as much as the next guy but getting up in the dark sucks bawls.
I get up in the dark year round, as it's never light at 3am, so I would value the extra daylight after work in the winter.

DST year 'round. We all agree. It's settled.
People that have to get up at 3am don't get a vote. They are obviously not of sound mind.
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89Hen wrote:
93henfan wrote:
I get up in the dark year round, as it's never light at 3am, so I would value the extra daylight after work in the winter.

DST year 'round. We all agree. It's settled.
People that have to get up at 3am don't get a vote. They are obviously not of sound mind.
I prefer to get it all over with and out of the office by 3pm. I'm more productive in the morning.
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93henfan wrote:
89Hen wrote: People that have to get up at 3am don't get a vote. They are obviously not of sound mind.
I prefer to get it all over with and out of the office by 3pm. I'm more productive in the morning.
This. Plus I have trouble staying awake after 8:00.
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kalm wrote:
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I prefer to get it all over with and out of the office by 3pm. I'm more productive in the morning.
This. Plus I have trouble staying awake after 8:00.
You, Ivy, and I keep the board rocking at 6am EST! :lol:

And Ivy is retired.

I think I may sleep until at least 6am when I retire.
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kalm wrote:
93henfan wrote:
I prefer to get it all over with and out of the office by 3pm. I'm more productive in the morning.
This. Plus I have trouble staying awake after 8:00.
Indeed. I've brought work home, convinced I can get it done after the kids are in bed and the dog is fed and I find myself falling asleep with the laptop open. That couch is just sleep inducing after a certain time of night. This getting old thing is real.
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This. Plus I have trouble staying awake after 8:00.
Indeed. I've brought work home, convinced I can get it done after the kids are in bed and the dog is fed and I find myself falling asleep with the laptop open. That couch is just sleep inducing after a certain time of night. This getting old thing is real.
I can attest that it is that way at all times of the day. :nod:
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Indeed. I've brought work home, convinced I can get it done after the kids are in bed and the dog is fed and I find myself falling asleep with the laptop open. That couch is just sleep inducing after a certain time of night. This getting old thing is real.
I can attest that it is that way at all times of the day. :nod:
You can sleep when you're dead Flaggy. Get out and experience all that St. Louis has to offer.
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kalm wrote:
93henfan wrote:
I prefer to get it all over with and out of the office by 3pm. I'm more productive in the morning.
This. Plus I have trouble staying awake after 8:00.
When I was still in the golf biz I used to fall asleep at dinner at people's houses. :nod: :oops:

There is zero point in me being to work before 9am now. There's not a whole lot I can do until regular business hours.
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Grizalltheway wrote:
CAA Flagship wrote: I can attest that it is that way at all times of the day. :nod:
You can sleep when you're dead Flaggy. Get out and experience all that St. Louis has to offer.
I already did. It took 17 minutes. :coffee:
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