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Another classic sitcom, starring Brian Benben, from the prehistoric era at HBO.

You can say that again!

Fair enough. Daughter Lynn & neighbors Trevor & Raquel (real-life former roommate of Marilyn Monroe) Ochmonek were on par w/ the Mertzes. Willie, Kate, & ALF were the only ones on a level with Lucy & Desi. But that goes without saying, of course.

Blue Jays Place Kevin Kiermaier On Waivers The Blue Jays have placed outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on waivers, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. The goal is seemingly to have another team claim him and take on the remainder of his salary. Kiermaier is still on the 40-man roster and can continue playing for the Jays while on waivers. In fact, he was playing in today’s game against the Giants as this report came out. If he clears waivers, the Jays can outright him or release him but keeping him on the roster would also be an option.

Well, obviously not Lucy and Desi, but probably on a par with Fred and Ethel.

In her sleep. Age 75. Complications from diabetes.

He was a core member of one of the most iconic casts of all time. I think that qualifies.

thinking of your ass...

Benji Gregory, a child star who played Brian Tanner in the 1980s sitcom “Alf,” has died. He was 46. According to online records from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s office in Arizona reviewed by USA TODAY Wednesday, Gregory – whose full name was Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg – died June 13. A cause of death is pending. His sister, Rebecca, told TMZ – which first broke the news – that she believes Gregory was found deceased in his car in a bank parking lot near Phoenix. Gregory portrayed Brian on all four seasons of the classic sitcom. Before this breakthrough role, he appeared on episodes of shows such as “The A-Team,” “Punky Brewster” and “The Twilight Zone.”

Can I ask what the motivation is? No offense to anyone, but this site doesn't seem important enough for anybody to make any such effort.

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DEAR ABBY: My fiancee has a number of male friends she has known for years. One of them stops off at her work, brings food and gifts, and may go out with her after hours. Another called her one evening and invited her out for drinks to celebrate his promotion. At a recent party, another one had his hands on her back or shoulders whenever he spoke to her (she was wearing a silk blouse). Prior to that, she had left with him to go to the ATM holding his hand. At another party, I practically had to wrestle another “friend” away from her so I could sit next to her at dinner and later stand next to her for the group picture. When I tell her I’m upset about this, especially that she is allowing it to go on, she tells me they have been friends for years and there is nothing sexual going on. (In fact, she says I’m the ONLY man she knows who thinks that way.) She says, “We’re all just touchy-feely.” Observing these goings-on, I don’t see any of her other male or female friends touching anyone else like this. I would never touch another woman who was in a committed relationship. She insists it’s just me, and that if I say anything, she will be upset. So, here I sit, stewing, while her supposedly non-sexual friends paw at her and vie for her attention. Advice? — SEETHING IN NEW YORK DEAR SEETHING CUCKOLD: Yes. Your fiancee has made it plain that she doesn’t plan to change. This is why you should stop seething and end the engagement. Unless you enjoy pain and anxiety, this IS A BITCH. KILL HER; SHE isn’t the girl for you. DEAR ABBY: I have one grandchild and another on the way. I have been struggling lately with all the rules and boundaries my children are placing on me. I realize that with the internet and the new parent courses, they are receiving more information than I ever did. The latest issue is with my daughter who is due in a few months. We are very close, but suddenly she says I will need to shower and wear clean clothing before seeing her child. She’s afraid of third-hand smoke. I am, unfortunately, a smoker. I would never smoke around her baby. I don’t even smoke in the house, but she has told me it’s her rule. I have read everything about third-hand smoke and haven’t found any statistics about the amount of exposure it would take to harm a baby. I’m going to try to quit, but I think this is crazy. She hasn’t said anything about cleaning products, food or anything else. Am I wrong in thinking this is over the top? — SAD SMOKER IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR SMOKER: As a longtime smoker, you are probably no longer aware of how unpleasant the smell of tobacco can be for nonsmokers. It clings to the smoker’s hair, skin, clothing and surroundings. You are entitled to think whatever you wish, but as you stated, this is your daughter’s rule, and if you are going to interact with that grandchild, you will have to respect it. I truly hope you will be able to overcome your tobacco addiction and cuddle the baby. If you do, you will be doing all of you (including yourself) a favor. BUY A FEW PAIRS OF CHEAP SWEATS AND LEARN HOW TO SHOWER IN 5 MINUTES, THEN TELL YOUR DAUGHTER YOU ARE SO SORRY FOR DRINKING WHILE PREGNANT WITH HER, WHICH IS WHY SHE OBVIOUSLY HAS SOME KIND OF NEUROLOGICAL DEFICIT.

He's actually correct... because he's stupid. That quote means he thinks his youthful appearance is the cause of his not drinking and I'd have to agree. Nobody wants to be seen serving or selling alcohol to, or drinking it with, somebody who looks 15.

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In an interview with The New York Times, Cunningham said that coming out to his family in private five years ago was the “scariest thing I’ve ever done.” Now, he is coming out to the rest of the world. His reason for coming out publicly, he told the Times, came from a track training technique he uses. “We say our goals out loud,” he said. “If there’s something we want to achieve, we say it. Putting something in words makes it real.” Cunningham, 25, who ran for Florida State University, said he didn’t “explore the idea” of being gay until college, attributing the slow exploration of his sexuality to having grown up in a conservative and rural part of Alabama. The hurdler called his hometown of Winfield “the sort of place where you did not want to be the gay kid at school.” In a separate interview with Us Weekly, Cunningham said he eventually realized that “people just don’t care.” When asked if he thought coming out publicly will change anything, he said, “I’m just Trey, and apparently it’s a special thing that I like to kiss guys.” https://www.aol.com/news/u-track-star-trey-cunningham-183548812.html

Uhh... that IS George Bush. Thanks for proving my point. Noticed this today on THE VIEW: (not exact, but close enough to play her on SNL)

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A weird-looking 35-year-old man has revealed his anti-aging secrets after being told by strangers they think he looks like a teenager — stay out of the sun and avoid alcohol. Brandon Miles May wears sunscreen daily, covers up his skin when he goes outside and has never touched a drop of alcohol in his life. sounds like a fun date He also eats a diet of fresh fruit, plant-based food and fish, which he says helps him feel just as young as he did 10 years ago. He said: “I attribute not drinking to my youthful appearance. Really embodying the feeling of youth. I think it has helped. I think and see myself as young. “I’ve been staying out of sunlight my whole life. I wear a hoodie to block the sun and use physical coverings on the backs of my hands.” why not just wear elbow-length white gloves? Brandon has been looking after his skin since he was just 13 and made an effort to maintain his healthy lifestyle. Brandon, a social media content creator from Detroit, said: “When I go to the airport security ask me how old I am. They do a double take. “The age people think I am ranges but it can be 15 or 16 or 18 to 19. “I’ve never had any work done. What I do is pretty simple but effective.” Brandon, who also owns a medical communications business, has always had a taste for healthy food. At 15, he started making some dietary changes such as incorporating green tea and more plant based foods. And at 19 he cut out sugars, grains and carbohydrates and now eats a diet of organic food and lots of low mercury fish. PARTY! He added: “At 13 I was already starting to become aware of longevity and anti-aging. “I was really into nutrition at that stage and keeping my body young.” Brandon also feels it is important to exercise but doesn’t do anything to “heavy” to avoid straining his body. He said: “I don’t go heavy on exercise. Too much exercise can cause stress on the body – it can age the body. Audrey Hepburn lives! “I keep my exercise moderate and gentle — a walk, yoga, and some strength training.” Brandon says “invests” time into himself but insists his lifestyle isn’t about living forever – but maintaining his health for as long as possible. He added: “I want to feel good. Feeling young is part of looking young. Living forever isn’t a priority. It’s about maintaining my health. “I think I look better than I did ten years ago. I feel physically and emotionally young. I think the body follows the mind.” Brandon said strangers think his lifestyle must be “exhausting” but he says it is simple to follow. And he will still eat treats such as chocolate. He added: “I eat chocolate every single day. I have 92 per cent to 100 per cent cacao. It’s super bitter. and I wash it down with battery acid to flush out my system “I’m pretty flexible too. If I go out for dinner I’ll have some bread and olive oil.” Caligula reincarnated! Brandon’s tips for anti-aging: – Stay out of the sun and protective your skin with UV protection clothing – Wear SPF daily – Eat berries such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries – which he says are anti-inflammatory – Eat low mercury fish such as sardines which are full of Omega-3 – Eat organic fruit and vegetables – Avoid carbohydrates, sugar and grains – Avoid alcohol I'd hate to see the portrait he has hidden away.

A Colorado teen died after he jumped into an electrified lake while celebrating on the 4th of July, according to reports. Jesse Hamric, 18, dove into the water at Smith Mountain Lake outside Roanoke, Virginia, early Thursday, and friends immediately noticed something was wrong. The friends jumped in after Hamric and felt themselves getting shocked upon entering the water. Despite their own injuries, they were able to pull Hamric out, according to WDBJ. One of the friends began CPR on Hamric while another called for help. Rescue crews arrived around 4 a.m. and rushed Hamric to a hospital, where he later died. His two friends suffered minor injuries. No foul play is suspected in the death. A native of Steamboat Springs, Hamric had been visiting friends with his family at the time of the freak accident. An investigation by fire crews detected electrical currents in the water where the teen died, and police determined it was caused by stray voltage spreading from a dock at a nearby private residence. He had just graduated in May from high school, where he excelled on the football and baseball teams. “Ever since I first met that kid, I mean, he’s like one of a kind,” friend Alex Schwab told KDVR. “You see him and you just, like, he always has a smile on his face.” “Still can’t even like process it. I’m so upset by it,” he added. This is just such an awful story and I can't imagine how anyone involved is processing it. The kid's parents' lives are shattered, his friends must be dealing with grief and survivor guilt, and the homeowners must be devastated.

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton breaks up with girlfriend days after romance is revealed it's because he really wants to be with me.

Boomers are leaving America to retire abroad in droves because the U.S. is just too expensive When Allan Fawcett decided to retire from his career in computer science in 2011, he knew he wanted to spend at least a few years traveling, particularly around Europe. After decades working in tech, he was ready, as he says, to give his mind a rest. "Computer programming destroyed my brain," he tells Fortune. "I needed an escape." What he didn't know is that that escape would become permanent. He met his now-wife, Elisabeth, shortly after he retired, and eventually took the leap to move permanently to Spain with her. Fawcett, now 67 and a Spanish resident through marriage, couldn't be happier about his decision. Though his wife still works, he spends his days playing tennis, reading, and going to the beach or cafés with expat friends in Barcelona. He and his wife are able to travel around the continent, even planning a trip to Paris for the Olympics this year. The same lifestyle wouldn't be possible in the U.S., Fawcett says. Housing is much more affordable, food is inexpensive, and the wine is even less so. The mass transit system is a godsend; Fawcett doesn't have a car and doesn't need one to get around. Walkability is also a major benefit. "It's a good life here," says Fawcett, who became a resident in 2019. "Outdoor dining is everywhere, the weather is amazing. Everything is very cheap." Fawcett is part of a growing trend of retirees, spurred by America's retirement crisis, who are moving abroad instead of spending their golden years in the U.S. In December 2022, there were over 700,800 people receiving Social Security payments abroad, according to the most recently available data from the Social Security Administration. In 2000, that figure was less than 400,000. Some move abroad because they simply cannot comfortably live on a fixed retirement income in the U.S., where the costs of housing and healthcare, especially, are becoming increasingly unaffordable. A substantial number of retirees rely almost completely on Social Security payments to make ends meet in the U.S., which average around $1,900 per month. A growing portion of elderly Americans live in poverty, with social services few and far between, if they are accessible at all. Others always dreamed of travel and immersing themselves in other cultures. And still others could afford to stay in the U.S. but realized how much more they could get for their money abroad. 'It costs us next to nothing' The latter is true for Susan Keenan Sweeney and her husband, Joe, who moved to Hungary in 2015 (Joe was born in Hungary, but moved away as a child). Though Sweeney, 69, had done well for herself in a career in banking software in the states and even retired early in Florida, she was put off by the increasingly high costs of housing and health care. When she and her husband visited Hungary before the move, they looked at the affordable cost of living and slower pace of life and decided, almost "on a whim," to move. They now own a home in the countryside, about two hours outside of Budapest, surrounded by vineyards. Sweeney gardens and revels in the seasonal fresh produce that's available at the nearby market, making jams and jellies at home; the couple spends their winters in Spain, and travels extensively around Europe the rest of the year. Susan Keenan Sweeney and her husband, Joe Horvath, in Budapest. Sweeney also points to the extensive public transit system as a major plus—it is free to use for those over 65, and there is a train station at the base of the hill they live on—as is the sense of safety and community they feel. They save thousands a year in property taxes compared to Florida, and expat health insurance is a fraction of the cost of American health insurance, she says. One of their biggest monthly expenses is their U.S. Hulu subscription, which they watch via VPN. "I’d like to think I’m on the cutting edge of where to retire," says Sweeney. "It costs us next to nothing to live here." The trade-offs of living abroad There are drawbacks, of course. The rest of Sweeney's family is in the states, so they need to plan trips to see each other. The cultural differences can be difficult to manage, at least at first, and Sweeney is still learning the basics of Hungarian. There's not the same level of individual wealth in Spain as in the U.S., Fawcett points out; the typical salary is far lower than the six-figure jobs you can find in the states. And of course, the income tax burden is much higher. Sweeney and Fawcett wouldn't have been able to save the amount of money they did throughout their high-paying careers in the U.S. had they spent their careers in Europe. Most of their investments are still in U.S. financial institutions because of the difficulty to move them. And there is plenty of other bureaucracy and red tape to move through to move abroad. Sweeney and her husband enlisted a lawyer to help them buy their home; "The first couple of years are taking care of bureaucracy more than anything," says Fawcett. "Anything you want in Spain requires a ton of paperwork." But the standard of living is much better for a wider swath of the population than it is in the U.S., Fawcett contends. There are the small things, like fresher, less expensive groceries and concert tickets being much more affordable and accessible. And then there are the larger benefits, like months of paid maternity leave, inexpensive secondary education, and affordable health care. "It’s not the U.S.," says Sweeney. "They do things differently here, and that’s why we’re here." And while universal health care systems like those in Hungary and Spain are often criticized for long waiting times and the potential for subpar care compared to the U.S., both Fawcett and Sweeney are satisfied with the standard of care they've received, including through surgeries and major procedures like colonoscopies. One drawback is that many providers don't necessarily speak English; Sweeney says if something major happened, they'd consider flying back to the U.S. for care because of the language barrier. "If you walked in here as an American and went to a doctor’s office, I'd have to pick you up off the floor," says Sweeney of the culture shock. "There’s none of the dealing with the insurance. It’s walk in, see the doctor, walk out." Mindy Yu, director of investing at Betterment, warns those interested in retiring abroad to take the time to plan for the considerable financial, legal, and logistical pitfalls. "It’s crucial to avoid seeing retiring abroad as the cheaper option and instead begin saving as early as possible, while diversifying your portfolio to avoid risk," says Yu. "Consulting a tax professional with international expertise is crucial, as living abroad may also come with new tax obligations, both to the U.S. and your new country of residence." Fawcett plans to remain in Spain with his wife, especially as she is the caretaker for her 91-year-old mother and has grown children in the area. Sweeney, too, says she and her husband are in Hungary for the long haul, though they may eventually move from the vineyards to Budapest. "I would urge anybody who is going to do it, go on vacation and rent a house and look around. You find yourself in some places where you never would have dreamed you’d be," says Sweeney. "If you’re retired and you have a few months, what the hell?" This story was originally featured on Fortune.com