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poet, writer, investor, 9ers and Giants fan

California
Joined March 2009
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A tense situation from #JFK to #SFO after an passenger refused to wear a mask, began snorting a white substance, and then was accused of touching at least one female passenger. The plane was diverted to Minneapolis where the man was arrested. 🦠🦠😷🦠🦠 abc7news.com/san-francisco-i…
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30 poems by Wallace Stevens as recommended by ModPo's Al Filreis (for those who have not read this poet previously):
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As #Saleh matured, so too did his interests. He founded or invested in companies around the world and had a reputation of being the ‘Elon #Musk’ of the developing world. 🦠🦠🤖🦠🦠 nypost.com/2020/07/15/fahim-…
that’s quite a few #wine glasses on his table. Where did his date go? What set him off? #Lofthouse #Solid8 🦠🦠😷🦠🦠 dailymail.co.uk/news/article…
#xfinity internet down Emeryville right now
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Dearest mother — The quill has never felt more heavy. I have made the decision to holster my sidearm permanently. I shall battle no more. The decision is difficult, but, as the hogs taught me, I must be true to myself. I am coming home to care for you and the farm. — Andrew
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It’s on! #TrumpPence2020
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🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 We're so excited about @KA_Doore's debut novel, The Perfect Assassin, we want to give away some ARCs so you can be excited with us! Just follow + RT to enter! #Sweepstakes #PefectAssassinSweeps
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President Trump says he will delay US tariffs on China and will meet with Chinese President Xi to finalize a trade agreement cnn.it/2BPt8Uw
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Today more than 50 countries around the world now recognize the rightful government of Venezuela. The Venezuelan people have spoken and the world has heard their voice. They are turning the page on Socialism and Dictatorship; and there will be NO GOING BACK!
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I ask every member of the Maduro regime: End this nightmare of poverty, hunger and death. LET YOUR PEOPLE GO. Set your country free! Now is the time for all Venezuelan Patriots to act together, as one united people. Nothing could be better for the future of Venezuela!
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Thoughts on Jussie Smollett case: He must be held accountable in the strictest way. He must repay resources used to investigate and serve time for the division he caused. The media should be the most outraged. He played all of them for fools. He knew they would cover it.
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"(It) is not punishment enough for the atrocities she committed, by being responsible for the poaching of thousands of elephants in Tanzania," World Wildlife Fund country director Amani Ngusaru told Reuters. "She ran a network that killed thousands... npr.org/2019/02/19/696038515…
Toni Morrison’s knife is so sharp, you don’t even realize that she’s slit your throat. #ToniMorrison #WhenIGrowUp #IAmTheMainstream
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Amélie Wen Zhao's YA debut, Blood Heir, was due to be published this June with an advance reportedly exceeding $500,000. It’s an adventure... tabletmag.com/jewish-news-an…
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Since 2016, Texas Teachers — the biggest US pension investor in hedge funds — has pushed hedge funds for a 0-and-30 fee structure — no management fees whatsoever. It's "mind-boggling" now when a new fund pitches a 2-and-20 structure. 💰💸 #hedgefundsfees businessinsider.com/hedge-fu…
WSJ sifted through 46 hours of footage to review every play in every game Tony Romo predicted this season, all 2,599 of them. His hit rate was 68%, impressive given that teams have several plays to choose from on each snap. 🏈💸 #forecasting #NFL #Romo lnkd.in/gmm3YaC
Amazon issued 3 million IPO stock shares on May 15, 1997, at $18 per share. The IPO valued AMZN at $438 million. On the first trading day, AMZN soared to $30 and closed at $23-1/2. I believe this interview took place in mid June, 1997. youtu.be/9VubxDAwFDs
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"Bookstores are back and they're back in a big way," he said. "I'm not giving to to hyperbole -- it was record-breaking for us." 🤓📚 #bookstores #printondemand cbsnews.com/news/small-books…
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A feedback loop is how #JobsNotMobs came to be. In less than two weeks, the three-word phrase expanded from corners of the internet onto some of the most prominent political stages in the country, days before the midterm elections. 🍿🤖 #JobsNotMobs nytimes.com/interactive/2018…
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