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- Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:44 am
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- Topic: Gratuitous pics of your horse(s)
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- Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:18 am
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- Topic: Duck Dilemma
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Duck Dilemma
Yet another animal neglect thread. Ugh. Our neighbors down the road have a long history of animal neglect. I'll spare you the details, suffice to say we've seen a lot of calves die, small animals, and the horses......(I intervened with the last horse and the county got involved. It was a very smart ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:42 am
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- Topic: Horse abuse and vet behavior
- Replies: 8
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Re: Horse abuse and vet behavior
Thank you everyone for your thoughts. And Quelah, that's a good nugget of advise.... Someone got a horse rescue to come look at the horse. Apparently they had a good county connection and took it away..... Someone said it might only be temporary, so the story is not over yet. I'm hoping the owner wi...
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:54 pm
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- Topic: Horse abuse and vet behavior
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6131
Re: Horse abuse and vet behavior
Well, this horse is going to have a happy holiday season. She's been "rescued"!
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:15 pm
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- Topic: Horse abuse and vet behavior
- Replies: 8
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Horse abuse and vet behavior
I appreciate that this could be a "delicate" topic, but here is the story: On our community FB page, a thread popped up yesterday with a picture of a horse in a ~30x20 wire enclosure. There was no shelter, although the horse was wearing a blanket. This is the Seattle area and it's rainy se...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:17 pm
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- Topic: Covid 19
- Replies: 155
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Re: Covid 19
An interesting paper, regardless of how it plays out. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586- ... r8s35mqcfA
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:23 am
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- Topic: UDBB Cookbook CD
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4780
Re: UDBB Cookbook CD
Yum, tis the season for that amazing Creme Brulee French Toast recipe (angfreda) and a Cranberry Baked French Toast (use the cranberry topping) recipe. They've sorta hybridized and morphed over the years, chopped pecans and a few raisins have been added. I don't know who the 2nd recipe belongs to, I...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:56 pm
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- Topic: Kirby (1998-2020)
- Replies: 23
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Re: Kirby (1998-2020)
Kirby's Keeper wrote: I feel selfish in saying a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Robyn - You set Kirby free from his body which had taken away his quality of life. You did the right thing, even knowing it would cause you great pain. Wishing you well, may the memories soon bring you only joy. KK
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:23 pm
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- Topic: Oh thank the powers that be!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9123
Re: Oh thank the powers that be!!
Well, for ~48 hours I thought we'd found a way forward. Tell me it's going to be alright.
He's the center of the universe, yet again.........
He's the center of the universe, yet again.........
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:18 am
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- Topic: Whose watching election night?
- Replies: 23
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Re: Whose watching election night?
DH was smart and has curled up under the covers in the dark. Perhaps to sleep. . . .
Unfortunately, I stayed up late enough to watch DJT's announcement from the East Room......


Unfortunately, I stayed up late enough to watch DJT's announcement from the East Room......


- Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:25 pm
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- Topic: My rescue kitty got a home
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3663
Re: My rescue kitty got a home
Beautiful cat with a wonderful name! Well done!
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:46 am
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 245
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
We catch awkward moments in nature now and again. That's not the first elk that hasn't quite cleared the jump, but they always seem to do alright. In general, we leave the gate open on that side of the pasture (no horses up there), they chose to jump for whatever reason. On the other side of the pas...
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:09 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
SnowHorse - You're watering hole is quite the hit! Nice footage. Are all your coyotes as reddish as the young one? Ours are decidedly gray.
Just a couple of pics I thought you might enjoy, a slice of life!
Just a couple of pics I thought you might enjoy, a slice of life!
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 6:39 pm
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- Topic: Will This Do It?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11265
Re: Will This Do It?
Then those who voted for 44 owes many apologies. And even more who voted for 42. 44 who started the caged children and allowed the next guy to take the fall for the program. This is patently false. Obama did NOT "cage" children (and then blame it on 45). Child separation was NOT a policy ...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:49 pm
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- Topic: Divorce- how did you get through it
- Replies: 44
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Re: Divorce- how did you get through it
Just want to join the line of concerned well wishers. I went through a divorce ~45 years ago (it was practically a child marriage - 19 yo, LOL). Although I initiated it, it was not without "provocation" and even then, it was very hard to disentangle our 2 lives. You have my sympathies. A c...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:18 pm
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- Topic: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
The post is gone that I was responding to. . . but I'm going to clarify a point anyway. Obama did NOT "cage" children (and then blame it on 45). Child separation was not a policy in the Obama administration as it was with Trump (thank you Steve Miller). There was a huge surge in unaccompan...
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:27 am
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- Topic: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
I live in a rural area outside of Seattle. The militia types (including Proud Boys) are all out on the community FB page tonight, flying their flag with the Stars and Stripes. Unbelievable......at least until now.
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:09 am
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- Topic: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
heddylamar wrote:Eeek!! We quit watching HT late 2018/early 2019 because it is too on point.
It now is entirely fitting and proper to say, "Under HER Eye", in RBG's honor. . .
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:36 am
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- Topic: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
As am I.
Probably couldn't have picked a worse time, to watch Handmaidens Tale, LOL.
Probably couldn't have picked a worse time, to watch Handmaidens Tale, LOL.
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:29 am
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- Topic: A Life Well Lived
- Replies: 6
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Re: A Life Well Lived
A wonderful tribute/remembrance from her friend, Nina Totenberg:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/she-r ... eer-of-rbg
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/she-r ... eer-of-rbg
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:36 pm
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- Topic: A Life Well Lived
- Replies: 6
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A Life Well Lived
So sorry to hear this, she was an icon. RIP, notorious RBG. (And well, you know. . . . damn.) https://www.npr.org/2020/09/18/100306972/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-champion-of-gender-equality-dies-at-87 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=you+tube+rbg&view=detail&mid=A3F148F3F6B862FAF2A7A3F1...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:18 pm
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- Topic: Will This Do It?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11265
Re: Will This Do It?
A pandemic like this has been predicted. In fact, there were high level "war games" vis a vis pandemics in Oct (if I remember month correctly) of 2019. And of course, as widely reported, there was a high level pandemic task force in WA DC. I do not hold Trump responsible for the pandemic,...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:51 pm
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- Topic: Will This Do It?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11265
Re: Will This Do It?
A pandemic like this has been predicted. In fact, there were high level "war games" vis a vis pandemics in Oct (if I remember month correctly) of 2019. And of course, as widely reported, there was a high level pandemic task force in WA DC. I do not hold Trump responsible for the pandemic, ...
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 7:20 pm
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- Topic: Cataract Surgery. I'm having it.
- Replies: 17
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Re: Cataract Surgery. I'm having it.
Thanks for this Rockabilly, I'll be very interested to hear how it goes. Coincidentally, DH and I were discussing our deteriorating eye sight this morning. I have a cataract smack dab in the middle of the right eye, I've known about it for ~10 years. Doctors want it to be more "obstructive"...
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:05 am
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- Topic: New horse! : Connor
- Replies: 13
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Re: New horse! : Connor
What a sweet, kind eye he has! He looks very happy under saddle, too. Have fun in your journey together!
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:55 pm
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- Topic: Neither rain, sleet, snow, nor . . . .
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Re: Neither rain, sleet, snow, nor . . . .
I assume you mean accent - interesting you should hear that (it is Australian), I've never heard that from anyone, nor do I hear it. Regardless, true story. . . and information about how to vote, it's not just satirical fluff.
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:25 am
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- Topic: Neither rain, sleet, snow, nor . . . .
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- Thu Jul 23, 2020 3:24 am
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
- Replies: 245
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Hello Snowhorse - We do have the video option, and use it now again, but DH prefers the photos. I'm a bit of the same mode, although I think your videos are remarkable, you capture their day to day much better. I can tell you though, DH's screensaver montage is awesome! I know what you mean about th...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:01 pm
- Forum: Dressage Training
- Topic: Biomechanics stuff
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11613
Re: Biomechanics stuff
This is a great book The Riding Doctor Beth Glosten, MD After leaving horses behind for many years to pursue her medical career, Dr. Beth Glosten decided it was time to ride again only to discover that, as a middle-aged woman, she struggled with tension, awkwardness, and an aching back. Dr. Glosten...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 8:44 pm
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- Topic: Ride Like a Girl
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5511
Re: Ride Like a Girl
Have you seen, "Lean on Pete"? Another horsecentric movie that's quite good.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Le ... ORM=VIREHT
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Le ... ORM=VIREHT
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:18 pm
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- Topic: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
- Replies: 60
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Re: Is anyone else having a hard time with all of this?
Heddy - I'm with you on this. I'm done arguing/debating, and am looking to find a way to "actionalize" my beliefs/hopes for our society. Hopefully, it is a more productive way to use the time/energy. The arguing/debating (for me at least) creates negative energy, the other I suspect, will ...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:17 pm
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- Topic: Ride Like a Girl
- Replies: 6
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Re: Ride Like a Girl
Not new (apparently it came out 3 yrs ago... jeez time flies)-- but for a feel-good no-drama horse movie, I loved Down The Fence: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6277748/ Tuffytown has a connection to this ^ one! The Rider is a terrific movie too, with a family of "non actors" doing an amazi...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:37 pm
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- Topic: Happy Birthday, Shirley!
- Replies: 3
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Re: Happy Birthday, Shirley!
Josette wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aj2qW_nQfs&feature=youtu.be
Beautiful sanctuary for these gorgeous animals.
Loved the Life is Good! throwing hay over the shoulder!
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:35 pm
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- Topic: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
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Re: Bobcat on my trailcam (video!)
Great owl footage, SnowHorse, they are such cool birds. In the early years here, we had great horned owls and barn owls, but neither have been around for the last 10 years or so. The barred owls may be crowding them out or too much development/clearing pastureland. Ditto the tiny western screech owl...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:43 am
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- Topic: Happy Birthday, Shirley!
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Happy Birthday, Shirley!
Remember Shirley and Jenny? Shirley is 72 years old today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Z_vRYQ_Sg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Z_vRYQ_Sg
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:17 pm
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- Topic: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
- Replies: 19
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Re: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
Hello Rockabilly - I just wanted to let you know that the post I saw yesterday was a reminder all day of the power of forgiveness to bring us inner peace and make the world a better place.
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:49 am
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- Topic: Some Good News
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Re: Some Good News
Congratulations!
(Toto, we're not in Kansas. . . ?)
(Toto, we're not in Kansas. . . ?)
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:17 am
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- Topic: Fire Danger
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Re: Fire Danger
Glad to hear that. I've been hearing about a big fire around Mt. Lemmon (Bighorn Fire) and wondered if anyone here was threatened by it.
Informational link: https://wildfiretoday.com/
Informational link: https://wildfiretoday.com/
- Tue Jun 16, 2020 6:25 pm
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- Topic: New Neighbors
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Re: New Neighbors
I would talk to the neighbors and say to them something like, "you probably didn't know this but that storage shed you put up is not allowed by the HOA. I wanted to let you know before the HOA gets any complaints." Something like that. Make it that you are doing it for THEM not for you. A...
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:49 pm
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- Topic: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
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Re: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
I have to admit, not surprised by this outcome. This would require her to take some sort of action in a bit of a vacuum (if that makes sense). I appreciate your feelings in this regard as to contact, but IMO, the most likely way to get the coat back would be one which requires little/zero effort fro...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:14 pm
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- Topic: Godspeed, LaurieB
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Godspeed, LaurieB
It has been reported on FB that LaurieB has died due to breast cancer. This is from "Tell Us About You" from above. Cookie wrote: I was LaurieB on UDBB. Mid 40's veterinarian (small animal). From Maine but live in Columbus, OH. Rode somewhat seriously as a kid. Had many years out of the sa...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:56 pm
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- Topic: Tell us about YOU.
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Re: Tell us about YOU.
I was LaurieB on UDBB. Mid 40's veterinarian (small animal). From Maine but live in Columbus, OH. Rode somewhat seriously as a kid. Had many years out of the saddle, and began riding again in 2004-ish? Have had my pony for almost 10 years. Dimitri.jpg I still suck at riding but am getting better. :...
- Sun May 31, 2020 8:56 pm
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- Topic: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
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Re: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
Thanks for the suggestions, we'll try them! Canyon, I think we're going to go with the plastic dispensers also, the day that ceramic container breaks and scratches something would be a very sad day. . . 

- Thu May 28, 2020 5:14 pm
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- Topic: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
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Re: Tile shower shelves vs. shower baskets
FINALLY the bathroom is done! The worst part was the lockdown that started at the end of March (WA state) when they were just a few days away from being done. And they hadn't put in the shower curtain rod so we couldn't use it! So it sat unused for six weeks. . . . They came in last week and finally...
- Mon May 25, 2020 5:19 pm
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- Topic: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
- Replies: 19
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Re: "Never a lender or borrower be" is good advice.
I will just accept it as it is, but really wondering about asking for it back. This "family" is so fractured and dysfunctional that it will never be fixed. I'm sorry to hear this, Rockabilly. Regardless, you have such a good hearted nature, I know you can send a note that would kind and a...
- Tue May 05, 2020 7:18 am
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- Topic: Baby Giraffe Turns 4!
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Re: Baby Giraffe Turns 4!
I remember Miss Some Day I Might Grow Into This Head! Indeed she has, she's lovely!
- Sat May 02, 2020 10:28 pm
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- Topic: The Slowest 8 Minutes in Sports
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Re: The Slowest 8 Minutes in Sports
Moutaineer wrote:#4 makes me want to sneeze:)
LOL. Your comment made me see it as a sneeze! Given the context, an artistic statement, perhaps.

- Fri May 01, 2020 4:51 pm
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- Topic: Bizarre graduate degrees
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Re: Bizarre graduate degrees
You may consider this arcane, but the pure pursuit of knowledge for it's own sake (or for the sake of understanding history, which would be important if we would bother to learn from it's lessons,) rather than every form of education having to be vocational, doesn't seem so wrong to me. Realizing i...
- Fri May 01, 2020 3:07 am
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- Topic: The Slowest 8 Minutes in Sports
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- Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:44 am
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- Topic: Covid 19
- Replies: 155
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Re: Covid 19
Thought some might find yesterday's interview with Scot Gottlieb, former commissioner of the FDA (2017-2019 - although his association is much longer), on Firing Line interesting:
https://www.pbs.org/video/scott-gottlieb-ibuhbd/
https://www.pbs.org/video/scott-gottlieb-ibuhbd/