We could save a lot of money if Xi helped Joe in setting up the process for collecting and then parsing the information. After a while it will be dirt cheap, compared to the benefits of how the info is used. I guess we will also need more cameras everywhere. Xi helping comrade Joe. Has kinda a ring to it, eh?

Thanks, Jolly. Interesting summation. I was not aware of campus' sizes nor all of the universities. So. . . nothing changed? And, does the governor have that much power in statute to make such changes against public opinion, if he wants? Where was the legislature in this consolidation attempt, and where were the boards? Hope I'm not missing too much of the big picture, but this kind of stuff really interests me.

The number one way to be less white would be to apply some sort of dye to your skin, especially your face, to appear less white. But that's not on the list. Fake news.

Stellate ganglion blocks have been around for a long time. I may have done one, about 40 years ago. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17507-stellate-ganglion-block

It's interesting because at our place, when we started doing heart surgery, there was an exclusive contract with one group of surgeons (from University of Chicago) to do OHS (open-heart surgery), and no one else could - even though they were on staff and could do other procedures. When the relationship with U of C soured, another group had exclusive contract. After about 10 years, others were permitted to do OHS. And, speaking of "economic credentialing," my (old) group had its exclusive contract not renewed in 2017, and everyone was out of a job in 90 days. Administration thought it could find similar coverage for less money. Thought....

It was tough watching President Carter at the funeral. His time is short.

https://www.washingtonian.com/2013/04/04/anatomy-how-to-book-an-elephant-for-an-indian-wedding/ https://www.brides.com/indian-baraat-5075885 The baraat is meant to bring the groom to the wedding venue with much pomp and fervor and is a custom that originated in North India but is adopted by other Indian communities as well today. The groom, decked in traditional Indian finery, is usually seated on a ceremonial horse (or an elephant, chariot, or vintage car) as his guests lead the way, dancing. At destination weddings where all functions take place within a hotel, the baraat typically starts at the hotel entrance and ends at the lobby or banquet hall entrance.

Welcome to the jungle.

@George-K said in Gavin vs Ron: I gather there's going to be a "debate" "mud wrestle" between Newsom and Disantis tomorrow night. (scare quotes might be appropriate) It'll be interesting to watch these guys defend their records.

@George-K Thanks for the review followup!

Sounds like some great holidays! Enjoy!!

RIP. He was 54 years old when he became vice chair of Berkshire Hathaway. And had the job for 45 years.

@Doctor-Phibes said in Rubbing Elbows at Olive Garden: @Renauda said in Rubbing Elbows at Olive Garden: @Doctor-Phibes said in Rubbing Elbows at Olive Garden: By 'mix', is the assumption that I'd socialise with people I don't know in one of these places? Just being in the same room isn't really mixing. I wonder if Hyacinth and Richard Bucket (pronounced Bouquet) frequented such venues? Where else would they have met Onslow? Yes, of course.

And, 60 years later, the LCS were a horrible failure.