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AustinIllini said:
Why is it that society accepts that one sunglasses company has a dominant monopoly over the market?
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Did you mean eyeglass or merely sunglasses? From what I’ve read while Luxottica owns 30 well known brands it actually only controls about 20% of the eyeglass market. With your prescription you are free to shop anywhere you choose. Lucottica is successful yet doesn’t seem to qualify as having an eyeglass monopoly.
 
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Scepticalscribe said:
No, not particularly.

No, it doesn't scare me; if anything, it saddens me at times, and fills me with wonder and joy and cherished memories at others, that I have been privileged to share the lives of some wonderful people.

As it happens, both of my parents have passed away, - my mother as recently as last December, just before Christmas on the night of the winter solstice, at home, surrounded by myself and my two brothers, we three holding her hands. Actually, we were with them both when they each passed, - we held my dad's hands, too, as he passed away - and being with them, being able to be with them at that time is something akin to a privilege and an honour and what I would consider a blessing, - even though I am not remotely religious - in a way.

I have had friends die, - last weekend, I attended a ceremony to mark the passing of a college friend - and I have had work colleagues - people with whom I worked - killed. A colleague I greatly respected lost her life on that dreadful Ethiopian airlines crash last March.

Death happens. It especially happens if you live long enough, but it can happen anywhere, or at anytime.

You can be hit by a car, driven by an idiot, and die, stupidly, as a result, as much as you can die as a result of conflict, disease, or advanced age. You can slip on the wet bathroom floor.

As a child, I attended the funerals of each of my two grandmothers, my first experiences of death, and was accompanied by my parents, who were there to support and explain even though they themselves were losing people they had loved.

And, yes, I will readily admit that deaths I experienced as a teenager shocked me to the core; one I vividly recall was that of a young - much younger - sibling of a classmate who was killed in a tragic playground accident.

My view is to cherish the time you have with - and enjoy the company of - the people you love while they are with you. Let them know that you appreciate them, love them, cherish them - even if, at times, they may annoy you. That way, when they pass, there will be sorrow, but no regrets, grief, but no guilt.

And live life, instead of fearing death.
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First off, I'm sorry for all of your losses. Death has definitely played more of a role in your life than mine.

Being with them as they pass is an honor and a privilege. You are very lucky, and when my parents time comes.. I can only hope to be so lucky. I agree with your premise, enjoy and cherish those you love, and live your life in the moment. About a week ago I had the same mindset, and still do but I have a feeling that my issues stem from anxiety and therefore I have sought out professional help. Thanks for your reply.
 
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Gutwrench said:
Did you mean eyeglass or merely sunglasses? From what I’ve read while Luxottica owns 30 well known brands it actually only controls about 20% of the eyeglass market. With your prescription you are free to shop anywhere you choose. Lucottica is successful yet doesn’t seem to qualify as having an eyeglass monopoly.
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I don't have a prescription.

I'm simply remarking on the sunglasses market.
 
Matz said:
I hear you. And I think I understand your fear. Both of my parents passed quite awhile back, and I have to say there is no experience like losing a parent.

Much longer ago I lost my older and only brother, and in some ways that was far more painful to me. The difference with him was that it was sudden, completely unexpected, and while he was in his 30s. A plane crash.
Gone. And I still think about him sometimes, and regret not being able to spend more time with him.

But over time I came to accept their passing as part of life as I know it.

For me, at least, the best antidote to current fear and future regret is to be kind to them and to yourself, don’t refrain from letting your parents know that you love and appreciate them, and to be as fully present as you are capable of in all that you do. And if you make a mess of things, clean it up as promptly as possible.
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Thank you, this reply has actually put me at ease.
 
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Apple fanboy said:
Nil points for us. Can’t imagine Brexit will help the UK to do any better than normal! Too much tactical voting.
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Well, this year we have the guy who's responsible for Sandstorm. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that.

Then again, we also had the founder of KISS Army Finland who dressed up, along with the whole band, in weird monster costumes and lo and behold, they won. A first in Finnish history.

So I guess what I'm saying that literally anything seems to be possible in the weird, weird world of the Eurovision song contest.
 
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Mefisto said:
Well, this year we have the guy who's responsible for Sandstorm. I'm still trying to wrap my head around that.

Then again, we also had the founder of KISS Army Finland who dressed up, along with the whole band, in weird monster costumes and lo and behold, they won. A first in Finnish history.

So I guess what I'm saying that literally anything seems to be possible in the weird, weird world of the Eurovision song contest.
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The UK should have entered with "Brexiting is awesome".
 
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Ulenspiegel said:
I tried to like it twice, but it didn' work. Seems you can't cheat. What a nasty world! :D
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AngerDanger said:
Starting a new job today. Super anxious and excited. :eek:
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Good luck with the new job; I hope it is professionally fulfilling and personal rewarding.

Apple fanboy said:
What’s on my mind? How yesterday I updated my Mac and office software and today I’m sat here looking at a progress bar again!

I hate MS office on a Mac. I think they make it bad on purpose hoping people switch to Windows!
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These days, I am increasingly coming to dislike many thinks on a Mac.

The days of seamless, functional ease of use are long since past, I'm afraid.
 
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