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7 hours ago7h

Posted by OldGoat43

CANNABIS BUSINESS3/20/2023 HEXO Corp. reported quarterly net revenue of $24.2 million and a total net loss and comprehensive loss of $11.1 million. LINK: Lowell Farms Inc. is selling ...

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4 days ago4d

Posted by BDair

The official narrative is implausible.

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News & Links

4 days ago4d

Posted by barjoe

LINK2 organizations offer children books banned at schools

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The Best of Late Night & News

4 days ago4d

Posted by phxbillcee

Late Night with Seth Meyers - DeSantis and GOP Blame "Wokeness" for Bank Crisis After Gutting Dodd-Frank: A Closer Look

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Health & Happiness

5 days ago5d

Posted by towkneed

When I was in my 20s and early 30s I assumed everyone had gone through a lot of craziness in their lives. I grew up in poverty with parents who did not always "follow the rules", usually out of need ("following the rules" often takes more money than...

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6 days ago6d

Posted by glennlab

It aint me babe, no, no, no, it aint me babe.

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6 days ago6d

Posted by of-the-mountain

Hidden assets???

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Just for Laughs

1 week ago1w

Posted by Ryo1

Yes, they deserve much better. 😆

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Music, Movies & Books

1 week ago1w

Posted by FrayedBear

That there is such an Art, as that of Swimming, and what is to be observed before one enters on putting the Precepts of it in Practice. – Melchisédech Thévenot

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1 week ago1w

Posted by duchessa1

Remember your past every so often....to avoid repeating the wrong things you did. (Winston Churchill/ British P M)

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Science, Health & History Tidbits

1 week ago1w

Posted by gsiamne

New study focusing on 750,000 acres of US coastal areas finds mussels act as ecosystem engineers:

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Trump Pinata

1 week ago1w

Posted by chalupacabre

Trump Org trial: NY fraud case has so much evidence that defense complains they don't have time to review it Whats their next move? Move for a mistrial due to the overwhelming, damning evidence, their client can't get a 'fair' ...

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Just for Laughs

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by jeshuey

Entirely plausible...

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General & Hellos

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by Wander2023

Do you treat People like Books?

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Memes R Us

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by OldMetalHead

With all the books being banned, what will the kids read?

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News & Links

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by fishline79

Florida Man Seeks "Bible Ban" "Since July of 2021, more than 200 books have been banned in various school districts across Florida, the state with the third-highest number of school book banning incidents in the U.S. This comes as the Florida ...

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2 weeks ago2w

Posted by bobwjr

The only way to be

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Politics

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by snytiger6

LINKLibrarians in Louisiana at odds with conservative activists working to ban books | PBS NewsHour

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2 weeks ago2w

Posted by glennlab

Seldom does Karma come through.

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2 weeks ago2w

Posted by glennlab

If they want to ban books, I have a place to start.

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CLASSIC ROCK RULES

2 weeks ago2w

Posted by RhondaShotwell

I love watching the dancers! Can you guess who wrote this song? Jimmy Bo Horne - You Get Me Hot

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3 weeks ago3w

Posted by zeuser

And they are quite modest. LOL

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Introverts Unite!

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Killtheskyfairy

Looks right to me…

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3 weeks ago3w

Posted by snytiger6

LINKFlorida’s Book Bans Have Teachers Confused And Worried -- Buzzfeednews

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Flyingsaucesir

Hatchet job:

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Quotes

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Marionville

“Nothing is so hard for those who abound in riches as to conceive how others can be in want”…………….Jonathan Swift.

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Celebrity Pictures

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Sierra4

Jimmy Carter, the last Democratic presidential candidate to win Texas, and Willie Nelson, Texas’ longest living liberal(?). 😁

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Baby Boomers

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Appleriver

And it was the best playlist

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News & Links

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by FvckY0u

Interesting topic that is about to be ruled on regarding online issues. Is it that hard for tech companies to simply flag false, misleading or dangerous information as such and therefore not use it as part of their recommendations? Heck ...

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Politics

3 weeks ago3w

Posted by SpikeTalon

From the CEO at PEN America, which is known to favor progressive policies. Doesn't appear they are in favor of this... At @PENamerica we are alarmed at news of "hundreds of changes" to venerated works by @roald_dahl in a purported effort to ...

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General & Hellos

1 month ago1m

Posted by Pralina1

41/2 yrs later , here we are , snail made it to level 9. Doesn’t matter . But it does . Bcz I can look back in seconds , and I remember almost each and everyone of u , and how my last 4 and 1/2 yr were with your company . U think it’s a joke , ...

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1 month ago1m

Posted by St-Sinner

She is in the history books

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Academic (e.g., Science)

1 month ago1m

Posted by fishline79

“HISTORICAL IRONIES”: Fritz Haber, a Polish-born Jew and later German citizen, winner of the 1918 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for is work in the synthesis of Ammonia from Nitrogen and Hydrogen to be used in fertilizers such as Ammonium Nitrate, also...

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Philosophy & Meaning

1 month ago1m

Posted by K9JetLee999

"He strung these (words) together with other foolish remarks, all in the manner his books had taught him and imitating their language as much as he could. As a result, his pace was so slow, and the sun rose so quickly and ardently, that it would ...

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Just the Facts

1 month ago1m

Posted by BDair

Does a Florida Law Impose Felony Charges on Educators Using Unapproved Books? A new Florida law, HB 1467, places restrictions on what books can be displayed in a classroom library. Strictly speaking, the bill does not impose penalties on educators. ...

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Conservative Bashers

1 month ago1m

Posted by glennlab

The newly approved Florida and Texas history books are out, but they fail to mention the free housing and medical care the Africans received as well.

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1 month ago1m

Posted by glennlab

The people that banned and burned books have never been on the right side of history

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1 month ago1m

Posted by glennlab

It looks as if the whole of the GQP is trying to out Trump Trump

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Just for Laughs

1 month ago1m

Posted by RobertNappi2

Sign of the times...

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Religion & Spirituality

1 month ago1m

Posted by Sgt_Spanky

THE TENETS OF ATHEISM Recite this daily and believe it without question I don't believe that I'm being watched and judged by invisible magical people in the sky. I don't believe in invisible magical people at all. When I die, I'm dead. I ...

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Legalize Cannabis Nationwide/Worldwide

1 month ago1m

Posted by OldGoat43

STATE CANNABIS NEWS2/7/2023 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) discussed efforts to crack down on illegal marijuana cultivation in his State of the State speech. LINK: Maryland's attorney ...

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News & Links

1 month ago1m

Posted by snytiger6

LINKPublishing company will offer free Black history e-books, especially in Florida | The Hill

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Freedom from Religion Foundation

1 month ago1m

Posted by Robecology

Remember Charles Dickens? A 19th century writer who wrote many books... ...was also a bit of an agnostic! Here's his bio from Wikipedia; and here's a "Freethought" from Twitter by him;

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General & Hellos

1 month ago1m

Posted by mischl

Teachers in Florida have removed books from their classrooms or wrapped their bookshelves in paper so that students can't access them in order to avoid being charged with a felony—up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine—simply for providing ...

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Music, Movies & Books

1 month ago1m

Posted by towkneed

So I have been reading Dan Simmons Hyperion series. Loved the first book despite the quasi-religious themes. Second book was ok but the religious themes got even more overt. Now I just started Endymion, the third one, and the religion is very ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 3Feb 3

Posted by joy2love

LINKThe Meaning of Life

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Religion & Spirituality

Feb 3Feb 3

Posted by rainmanjr

LINKThat which must not be seen

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Trump Pinata

Feb 2Feb 2

Posted by Killtheskyfairy

I call it toxic republicanity…

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Feb 2Feb 2

Posted by Kurtn

I have often wondered about this.

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Pro Gun Rights

Feb 2Feb 2

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

Hell,,, as soon as he pulled out that gun with his left hand he would have been shot. Good on that store clerk for being ready though.

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Simple Thoughts

Feb 2Feb 2

Posted by Boomtarat03

Bit by bit | At least I don't wake up at 3|4 am last night 🥲 since I go to bed at 2 am 🐝| wake up at 6 am|

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 1Feb 1

Posted by fishline79

If they're going to burn books, start with the Bible. And while your at it, throw in the "Quran".

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Politics

Jan 30Jan 30

Posted by snytiger6

LINKRon DeSantis' 'Scary' Actions Will 'Exacerbate' Teacher Shortage: Educator -- Newsweek

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 30Jan 30

Posted by TOFERD

LINKThe Meaning of Life

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Memes R Us

Jan 30Jan 30

Posted by OldMetalHead

How do you know she's not into giving/receiving golden showers?

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LGBT+

Jan 29Jan 29

Posted by snytiger6

LINKThe Way We Were's Secret Gay Backstory

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This Day In History

Jan 28Jan 28

Posted by Marionville

28th January 1813…🇬🇧 Historic Publication: Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is published by Thomas Egerton in the United Kingdom. A novel of manners and character, Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of ...

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Jan 27Jan 27

Posted by rogerbenham

VOCES8 - Drop, Drop, Slow Tears - Orlando Gibbons

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Game of Thrones Fan Club

Jan 27Jan 27

Posted by ballou

I have often though about that those meetings between Ned Stark and Jaime Lannister in season one. Why did Ned have such disdain against Jaime? I found this answer on Quora and it made so much sense. I think this is why the books go into much more ...

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Jan 27Jan 27

Posted by of-the-mountain

Over due library book(s)!!!

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 26Jan 26

Posted by fishline79

TWENTY FIVE THINGS NOT TO TRUST: 1. Anybody who tells you they're blessed...2.Salesmen...3.Anyone who won't show their tax returns...4.People who wear bow ties...5. Rich people...6.Sure things...7.Anybody who invites you to worship with ...

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Politics

Jan 26Jan 26

Posted by snytiger6

LINKFlorida Teachers Cover Books in Classrooms Over Fear of Anti-”WOKE” Laws - Truthout

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LGBT+

Jan 24Jan 24

Posted by snytiger6

LINK'No Straight Lines' unearths the hidden history of queer comic books

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Silly, Random & Fun

Jan 24Jan 24

Posted by snytiger6

LINKProud Boys 'Rule Book' Revealed in Trial Sparks Flurry of Jokes, Mockery -- Newsweek

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World Music

Jan 24Jan 24

Posted by jackjr

I really love the Alexander McCall Smith books as there is so much African and Scottish information. Just read about this and had to look into it. An old Scottish song ‘The Parting Glass.’ IO sent this before but lost connection ...

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General & Hellos

Jan 24Jan 24

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

Morning all What's Up? Have a coffee fueled. Great day. Slip Mom some tongue during the goodbye kiss. Do be kind and let us know what Moms response/reaction was. Have a fantastic day ...

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News & Links

Jan 23Jan 23

Posted by silverotter11

And so it goes. Poor widdle fox news analyst A Fox News analyst was kicked out of a cafe, online hate ensued. What it says about us. Story by Jenna Ryu and Morgan Hines, USA TODAY • On Saturday in Miami, Fox News analyst Gianno Caldwell went for...

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Music Fans

Jan 21Jan 21

Posted by Julie808

For Fans of David Crosby Remembering David Crosby's Kauai Legacy Here's a link to a blog post written today by some acquaintances of mine (Editors of the Beat of Hawaii) about David Crosby's ties to Kauai over the years. It sounds like ...

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Politics

Jan 21Jan 21

Posted by snytiger6

LINKTexas school district cancels book events with author over social media posts

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ServiceMembersHangout

Jan 20Jan 20

Posted by glennlab

I saw a picture of some tail I used to work with on the internet, then I saw they had had some work done on their noses, All these birds are in the boneyard or static display now. Fairchild AFB, SAC, Spokane, WA

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Jan 20Jan 20

Posted by OldGoat43

CANNABIS CULTURE1/20/2023 After performing at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's (D) inauguration party, Wiz Khalifa urged attendees over 21 to smoke marijuana—even though recreational cannabis isn't legal in the state. ...

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Politics

Jan 18Jan 18

Posted by snytiger6

LINKMississippi Democrat files 'trigger' bill to bring prayer back to public schools

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Instrumentals

Jan 12Jan 12

Posted by WilliamCharles

Tryad - Waltz Into the Moonlight

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Trump Pinata

Jan 11Jan 11

Posted by TheoryNumber3

This song is dedicated to Kevin McCarthy, Matt Gaetz and George Santos

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Jan 10Jan 10

Posted by of-the-mountain

Male Sharks ahoy!!!

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World Music

Jan 3Jan 3

Posted by JackPedigo

I really love the Alexander McCall Smith books as there is so much African and Scottish information. Just read about this and had to look into an old Scottish song ‘The Parting Glass.’

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Music Fans

Jan 3Jan 3

Posted by puff

A song from Sting in the late '80's, when the USSR and cold war were in full swing. Gee, hasn't it aged well................unfortunately.

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Quotes

Jan 1Jan 1

Posted by Marionville

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning”……….Albert Einstein.

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News & Links

Dec 31, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKKirk Cameron is still telling lies to boost sales of his new Christian book

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Health & Happiness

Dec 29, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by Flyingsaucesir

Be well ya'll 😜

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AUTHORS, EDITORS, PUBLISHERS, AND READERS

Dec 29, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by JackPedigo

. Alexander McCall Smith and his book series. From this author has come numerous splinter groups as the ‘really terrible orchestras (which I have posted). Another, from his “Sunday Philosophy Club’ series, has come a site “Review of Applied ...

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Politics

Dec 29, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKList of George Santos falsehoods continues to grow amid apology tour | The Hill

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Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Dance, Punk, Alternative, Rock and Roll.

Dec 25, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by HankHunter13

LINKVince Guaraldi Trio - O Tannenbaum

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Dec 25, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by William_Mary

Timothy Snyder’s Bloodlands: Right-wing propaganda disguised as historical scholarship — Part One The false presentation of the Soviet famine as a “deliberate” policy of mass murder In April, Basic Books published a second edition of ...

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50s +

Dec 22, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by Killtheskyfairy

Aging with the actors…

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Just for Laughs

Dec 22, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by Lizard_of_Ahaz

Reviews for those books you would rather shit yourself than read.....

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Feline Fanatics

Dec 18, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKJoe And Jill Biden's Cat Willow Delights In First White House Christmas Video

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Bookwurmz

Dec 16, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by nerdburd

Hello fellow wurmz, just joined the group! Thought I'd answer those questions in the group bio. Best book I've ever read? Hm..it's a tough choice between Mistborn and The Name Of The Wind but I'd have to go with the latter. A book I've read more ...

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Dec 16, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by ecowellness

Hello, I am attempting to fend off an assault on the local library by anti LGBTQ people who claim these books are harmful to children. Some go so far as to say the books are pornographic and some religious claim the books are ruining society, anti ...

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News & Links

Dec 16, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKSC school district gives clergy members say in which books are banned

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Just for Laughs

Dec 15, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by St-Sinner

Books is the librarian's job

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Environment, Ecology and Sustainability

Dec 13, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by OldMetalHead

LINKFusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

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Just for Laughs

Dec 10, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by OldGoat43

Remember, next time you hate your life, it's all about perspective. I have a friend who reads 2-3 books a week, works out twice a day, and has people who want to have sex with him all the time, yet complains about how much he ...

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Dec 10, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by snytiger6

Just finished one of the best books I've read in a long time: "Lessons In Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. It's the story of a woman chemist who has to deal with misogyny, sexism and general unfairness due to her gender in the late 1950's, and who gets ...

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