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POPSCanine Rabies Virus: Gone but Not Forgotten This is actually kind of a big deal from a biological/public health stand point--but it really doesn't change much as far as pet owner responsibility. I hope people don't read/hear this and think they can skip Fido's rabies vaccine. Also interesting to hear about the only known unvaccinated survivor from 2004. Previously, as I understood it, rabies was labeled the only infectious disease that, left untreated (via vaccination), had a 100% mortality rate.
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POPSArming the (Sometime) Enemy of My Enemy I've been thinking about this from all kinds of angles, and no matter how hard I try I can't find a good outcome resulting from this proposal. Er, unless like me, you derive some small, petty pleasure from the fact that Cheney might be the least bit irritated by the failure of Rice and Gates to focus exclusively on his suggestion (decree?) that the USA proceed with a military solution to the Iran situation.
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POPSThank Heaven for Little...Boys? Maurice Chevalier would be so disappointed. I *really* don't want to sit in judgement upon a culture about which I am largely ignorant, but this preference seems alarmingly short-sighted. On a biological level, it doesn't make much long-term sense. Let's say that parents depend on their son(s) to provide for them in their old age--is it crazy to imagine that their daughter-in-law would be a critical component in their care? How, precisely, do bachelor sons care for elderly parents. I'd love to be enlightened on this issue. Can anyone help me understand this?
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POPSFamily Values...Republican Style "It's a fun day. It's a family day...." That just kills me. The only promising thing about this is the fact that none of the candidates are going to attend.
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POPSJunk Mail Solutions! I hate going to the mailbox because the useless, unrequested, and ultimately unopened items out number my legitimate correspondence by a factor of at least 4 to 1. Certainly, it can't *hurt* to try the resources listed in this post....
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POPSDare to Be An Angel... This site has, quite literally, changed my life. For the vast number of you out there whose hearts are in the right place and are simply looking for the motivation to help change the world (with baby-steps), this wonderful woman has the inspiration (and the method) to speed you on your way. Give it a try.