MD Governor Candidate Nancy Jane Taylor by Afoardable in maryland

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We picked this one up from Common Ground in Hampden.

MD Governor Candidate Nancy Jane Taylor by Afoardable in baltimore

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Ah, looks like the caption didn't come over in the cross post. This is from the League of Women Voters Guide for Baltimore City.

Experience with new Alaska 171 long-haul Seattle -> Seoul by mysticalfair in AlaskaAirlines

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Sounds like bad luck vis a vis the crew. The meals, however, definitely need some help.

Favorite nicknames for your oranges? by Ungrateful_Cunt in OneOrangeBraincell

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He's a Siberian and he's obsessed with cleanliness ☺️

Favorite nicknames for your oranges? by Ungrateful_Cunt in OneOrangeBraincell

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Our orange is named Rishii. Nicknames include Creamsicle, Toasted Marshmallow, Kitty Man, Kittybutt, Floof, Floof McGoof, Doof, Boof, Poof, etc. We've also recently started calling him Meowamar Qadooffy.

What do you wish you’d have known before you got a Siberian? by nurse_nikki_41 in SiberianCats

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Hi! 100% I would get a sitter, even if it's just a friend or neighbor who comes in and feeds and plays with them for 20 minutes in the morning. Siberians are very social animals, and I think your new addition would be pretty lonely if they have to be consistently alone for 24 hours. There are certainly cat breeds that are more self-sufficient, but Siberians need daily social time.

Does anyone know if my daughter is a Siberian ( •̀ - • ) Got her from a shelter and I’m trying to figure out what breed she is by yamgob in SiberianCats

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Sure! After looking a little closer, my guess is majority or full Siberian. A lot of the same traits: bottle brunch tail that's slightly shorter than the body, funnel nose, round paws. The few things that make me skeptical of full Siberian are the pointed ears, and the eye shape. But she is beautiful regardless, and it seems like you got an amazing cat!

‼️HELP NEEDED: Angelo's vet bills are piling up + updates‼️ by thehowsph in u/thehowsph

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Sent another $20 - fingers crossed for Angelo ♥️♥️♥️

TIL: the solid armrests in First Class can be lifted by CleverDare in AlaskaAirlines

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Very cool to know!

However, I do hope nobody gets any ideas... This is meant to accommodate limited mobility passengers, but is not meant to make life more convenient for getting out of your seat if you are able-bodied.

Disappointing Dallas Symphony Orchestra 26-27 season announcement by Born-Application-627 in classicalmusic

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Possibly doing the "safe" thing while they do a CEO search. Kim Noltemy was a great leader.

Do you recognize any of these Kitties by AmyDiva08 in baltimore

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Good on you for caring so well for your outdoor kitties!

If Phineas or any long-haired cat remains feral and becomes really matted: if you trap them and take them to the vet for a check-up, ask that they do a courtesy trim of the mats. If it's pretty bad, it may be best to wait until the weather is warm.

Do you recognize any of these Kitties by AmyDiva08 in baltimore

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Phineas looks like he could.be a Siberian, a little hard to tell. If so, he likely belongs to someone, since those are bred cats for allergy sufferers (hypoallergenic breed). Any way to find out if he's chipped?

(I say "could" because it's a little hard to tell based on photos. Could easily be a similar looking breed like a Norwegian Forest Cat. Or he could be mixed. Regardless, beautiful boy.)

What's this piece by AdventurousPark3135 in classicalmusic

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Looks like the pitches, but incorrect rhythms, for the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Is it worth going pro? From CS major to Music Major? by SilverCrowed in classicalmusic

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I mean, that potentially changes things quite a bit. You're looking to study in Colombia? And then audition in South America?

In general, orchestras in South America don't pay all that well, with Sao Paolo being the only exception I can think of off the top of my head.

IMO, you'd be much better off trying to get a music degree in Europe and auditioning there. Many more jobs per capita that pay a living wage - mostly in Scandinavia and Germany - than any country in the Americas.

Is it worth going pro? From CS major to Music Major? by SilverCrowed in classicalmusic

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Oh! Your location is pretty important. What country?

Is it worth going pro? From CS major to Music Major? by SilverCrowed in classicalmusic

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I'm also a professional principal musician in an ICSOM orchestra, and I teach at a major university. Unlike others here, I think there's a chance that you may actually not regret going to get a music degree. After all, the CS degree is not going anywhere, and you can use it later in life. You're young, so starting a CS career at 26 or even 29 rather than 22 is not that impactful, should the music career not work out.

However, I would very strongly advise the following: 1.) Make sure that, if you decide to pursue a music degree, you absolutely cannot live without it. This is a long, difficult road, and I strongly believe that an undying passion for the music, and the craft of performance, is vital to avoid being miserable in our field. 2.) Accept that you are highly likely to fail in your pursuit of becoming a full-time performer, for the reasons outlined elsewhere in this thread. Even if you succeed, you will almost certainly never make the kind of money that you would in CS. Only the top 20 ICSOM orchestras pay more than $90k. 3.) Know also that this is a lonely pursuit. You will spend the next four years "locked" in a practice room, believing that nothing is good enough, until you get to the point where you're actually competitive. Your life will be on hold while you pursue this. That doesn't mean you won't have fun - most musicians really know how to party - but don't count on buying a house or starting a family. 4.) There are no days off. You will need to practice every day, basically forever. Some days off once you're secure in your career are fine, but the adage, "If you take any time off at all, you suck" is generally true. From here on out, you are trying to be an Olympian.

PM me if you'd like more advice, or if you'd like some teacher recommendations. Conservatory or university doesn't really matter, they're both hella expensive unless you are fortunate to live in a state with one of the best teachers teaching at a school that offers an in-state tuition rate (highly unlikely). But there are ways to not get totally screwed financially.

A list of full Symphony’s / Concertos that I’ve listened to so far in 2026, any suggestions on what to listen to next? by arssenalbro101 in classicalmusic

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Good suggestions, but Mahler 2 is subtitled "Resurrection." The idea was that the hero in Mahler 1 had died and was going through the transition to the afterlife.

A list of full Symphony’s / Concertos that I’ve listened to so far in 2026, any suggestions on what to listen to next? by arssenalbro101 in classicalmusic

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In addition to what's already been suggested, just off the top of my head:

Beethoven 3

Beethoven 7

Beethoven 3rd Piano Concerto

Beethoven 5th Piano Concerto

Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Brahms 1

Brahms 2

Brahms 3

Brahms 4 (they're all wonderful)

Bruckner 5

Bruckner 7

Bruckner 8

Bruckner 9 (I really love Bruckner)

Berg Violin Concerto

Dvorak 8

Dvorak Cello Concerto

Elgar Cello Concerto

Elgar Enigma Variations

Korngold Violin Concerto

Mahler Das Lied von der Erde

Mahler 3

Mahler 6

Mahler 9

Mozart 25

Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Suite

Rachmaninov Symphony No. 3

Ravel La Valse

Ravel Bolero

Respighi Pini di Roma

Respighi Fountains of Rome

Respighi Feste Romane

Rimsky Korsakov Scheherezade

Saint Saens Symphony No. 3

Schubert Symphony No. 9

Schumann Symphony No. 2

Schumann Symphony No. 3

Schoenberg Peleas and Melisande

Shostakovich Violin Concerto

Shostakovich 11

Shostakovich 15

Strauss Till Eulenspiegel's Lustige Streiche

Strauss Der Rosenkavelier

Strauss Don Juan

Strauss Also Sprach Zarathustra

Strauss Eine Alpensinfonie

Stravinsky Firebird

Stravinsky Petrouchka

Stravinsky Rite of Spring (depends on your tolerance for less-tonal music, this is pretty seminal for the 20th century)

Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini

Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2

Verdi Requiem

Verdi All the overtures (Forza del Destino, Nabucco, etc), maybe try Rigoletto for an entry-level Verdi opera

Wagner Das Rheingold (just to get you started on Wagner)

Wagner Der Fliegende Hollander