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On the topic of Flat Earthers... this is really sad, but saw this today: Daredevil "Mad" Mike Hughes Dies in Steam Rocket Crash Trying to Prove The Earth is Flat He was 64, and was being filmed for a show for the Science Channel about Amateur Astronauts. And a quote from him:

I don't think this has been posted before. But, I go with the cat.

If I'm ever in the Great White North, I'll look ya up for a Guinness.

I've got to brag a little. One of the Cousin Kids got accepted to a special tech school starting next year for 6th grade on. An Aerospace Academy for STEM training.

I agree to disagree. It boils down to promotion, self vs automated. The Story Updates Side Bar, List New Stories (or Updates) First, and Story Updates Activity Feed are all automated promotions. Add into that following an Author and/or Story you get automated notifications that something was posted. That's four different promotions that happen automatically. Side Bar is just one aspect. Self-Promotion takes initiative. Self-promotion is also required to be a Promising, Signature, and Classic Author. Doing what I outline above can all be done at the same time as you are posting a new story, and or chapter. And of course being active in the community.

I stayed out of this topic for the most part, as I like a nice clean forum, and the smaller Story Update side bar was perfect for the new setup. If an Author wants more readers, and viewers, then self-promote. 1. Make a discussion post in the Story Discussion Forum, or if you're a Purple or Crimson badge the Promoted Author Discussion Forum or your Fan Club if you have one. 2. GA has an internal blog that everyone can have one. Post about your stories there. 3. Status Updates. 4. Cross publish to other sites, and link back to GA. There's also, posting quality work. All Authors, regardless of badge color, should be doing that. Ultimately, it's up to us to Post/Publish quality work, and let people know it's there. We shouldn't rely just on the side bar, and the latest story to post to be at the top of the list on the Stories Page. @Myr, @Cia and the GA Staff, thank you for what you do here, and keeping this place running smooth.

Have a blessed life everyone.

First off, hugs... Second, it's supposed to be down in the 40Fs overnight, and tomorrow, we're back to 70Fs again. This Canadian Polar Vortex/Polar Bomb was good, as we were on the 80Fs just a few days ago, but it's playing havoc on the asthma.

Interesting article. Though it did leave out that the further South in Florida you go, the more Northerner you become. I would love to see what influence those snowbirds have had in Miami.

It was 70F this morning at 4:45 AM... It's now 10:36 AM and it's 52F. Cold Front moving in. Burrr.... I need a hot beverage, my teddy bear, and blankie, as I crawl back into this warm bed. LOL

*Puts the Candles out to light the way*

Slowly, the plan to make Canada the 51st state in the United States of America is coming to fruition! Muhahahahahahaha

On the Ice Cream bit: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/17/dining/remembering-when-breyers-ice-cream-was-you-know-ice-cream.html

That's happening down here in FL too. Haven't see it with milk/cream cartons but other things. Like in some stores, like Dollar Tree, 20oz Cokes are now 16oz sized at the same price. Breyers Ice Cream downsized from Half-Gallon to 56oz to now 48oz, with the price going up in some places, and it's no longer allowed to be called "Ice Cream." By law it has to say it is a "Frozen Dairy Dessert" because it no longer meets Government Standards to be called Ice Cream.

Thank you, Mike. Better right now after four double-shots of Rum, and slept for a couple of hours.

I personally trust the ex-English teacher that does technical edits on my stories. He hasn't steered me wrong, and explains why he suggests the edits he does. Both BB and tim are invaluable to me on editing.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes earlier. However, it did not help. Some days, I hate playing by the rules, only to get screwed. If you need me, I'll be over here crying in my Ben-and-Jerry's.

On the bus again. Appointment at 4:00 pm but its 4 buses and about 3 hours of travel time to get there. Have I mentioned lately that Tampa's public transportation system sucks? Wish me luck! This is a job interview.

Very true.

Great one. Easier said than done.

Yup it was me. I can't believe you all figured it out that quickly!

I can't believe people guessed it so quick!

I've got to share this, as I'm on cloud nine right now. My Academic year 2 is coming to a close, and I qualify for the Dean's List. Also, been offered a membership into the school's honor society.