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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>YES, Shelley! The Happy Hours are everything that Shelley said in her brilliant Shelleygram. If you are looking for a place where you can roll your eyes with impunity, come and join us! So many opportunities to do so </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>It\u2019s also a good training for having your voice heard when everyone talks at the same time \u2013 a must for public speakers!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>And of course a good place to let your hair down or comment on having \u201call of your hair cut\u201d.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Come and join the fun!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Paula \u201c#2 Laugher\u201d Oleska<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img width=98 height=128 style='width:1.0208in;height:1.3333in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.png@01D7F5D4.2618CB70"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Paula Oleska, President and CEO<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Natural Intelligence Systems, Inc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>646 554 3461<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.BrainUpgrade.biz<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.naturalintelligencesystems.com/">https://www.naturalintelligencesystems.com/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blending magic and science to achieve<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Radical Rapid Results\u2122<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Fredslist <b>On Behalf Of </b>Shelley Simpson, Esq<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 20, 2021 8:32 AM<br><b>To:</b> fredslist@gothamnetworking.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Fredslist] On EYES and AYES!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The ayes have it! Happy hour has become part of our Gotham culture. We are determined to keep going, to be nimble and resilient and meet needs wherever we see them. And so YES, there will be Happy Hour this week and next.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Perhaps the one thing we all can never have enough of is fun. And Friday happy hour is about FUN. It\u2019s about seeing an opening to crack foxy, see your way clear to laugh at something silly or just roll your EYES. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Last week at Happy Hour, the topic turned to EYES. First it was Fred\u2019s granddaughter\u2019s Lasik procedure. And the way things tend to go, the conversation turned to songs about EYES. Reliable Ray Walcott pulled a video of Ray Charles singing. Soon we were all sharing songs with \u201cEYES" in the title. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Leave it to our music archivist/aficionado Corey Bearak to supply a playlist <a href="http://coreybearak.com/links/files/The_Eyes_Have_It.pdf">http://coreybearak.com/links/files/The_Eyes_Have_It.pdf</a> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Two of my faves from the list are are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmkgQRmmeE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfmkgQRmmeE</a> Van Morrison and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGT0P0XJRFM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGT0P0XJRFM</a> CSN<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Seeing a need and finding a way to fill it is a characteristic of the Gotham community. And it has never been more important than during the pandemic. As a community we have kept our EYES on each other and found ways to say YES to staying the course - building business, building relationships and doing good.<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>There was a need to meet new people - Bring a Guest Days began. We wanted more meetings? No problem! A need to be updated on all things COVID, we had Tuesday briefings. Continuing education? No problem we started having business seminars. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>With an EYE toward making it easier for us to meet in small groups or pairs, breakout rooms and virtual one-ones were added to the calendar.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>We made the Battle of the Bands an international event. As our EYES turned to more social activities, wine tastings, a Beatles Tour, speakers and more, appeared on the calendar. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Music, magic and musing have been integral to our success in 2021. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>With an EYE towards giving, the Gotham Foundation drew our attention. We saw an opportunity to give and have fun in the process. All EYES were on the prize at our Holiday party as the winners were given checks for their favorite not-for-profits. Kudos to all who said, \u201caye\u201d and added to the Season of Giving Effort.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>There are plenty of new things coming in 2022, so keep your EYES open and don\u2019t forget, if you are available, join us on Friday at 5pm for Happy Hour. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>shelleygram\u2122\ufe0f<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>Be Well! <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=76 height=115 style='width:.7916in;height:1.1979in' id=B06A9DA1-4849-4102-9F89-4EFC1D4A2174 src="cid:image002.png@01D7F5D4.2618CB70"><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand";color:black'>Shelley Simpson, JD</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand";color:black'>Business Development & Success Partner </span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Snell Roundhand";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'>646-549-7217</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Inspiring healthy living, conscious giving and sustainable growing globally! <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'> <i> P.S. 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