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Indiana has actually had an NFL 1st pick... Corbett Davis...not sure if the year... And Walt Bellamy

Jamarcus Russell <snicker>

Michigan Webber, Cazzie Russell Jake Long

1st one is Bill Russell Last one I remember is Dave Cowens

Yes, congratulations @Leathernecks! Very cool!

We expect pics!

Yes...I think her screen name is @Reacher 😁

If we hadn't been stupid with the development of our own energy resources for years, we'd have never had to answer to OPEC for anything.

Just a part of many theories as to who wanted JFK gone and why... CIA Military industrial complex Mafia Castro Russians Take your pick...

Along with 9/11 one of the saddest days for the US in my lifetime...

3 Stones songs on 3 different LPs...first a favorite from @mrflynn03 aforementioned "Exile on Main Street" A more "country" rendition of "Honky Tonk Blues" called "Country Honk" off of "Let it Bleed" (which is my personal Stones favorite LP) And "Prodigal Son" off of Beggars Banquet." Keith Richards showing off his acoustic skills...

Not necessarily that I don't, it's just I've seen our government in action (not just during the pandemic) and I'd hate to spend time, effort, and money martialling resources at the expense of rolling out a vaccine, which most people see as the "nirvana" here. Maybe we can do both, and that would be a good thing. But I think the goal is in sight, though I'm not optimistic enough to believe that we'll be able to return to any semblance of normalcy before Christmas, no matter what we do.

"a program that could turn the tables on the virus in weeks, as we are now seeing in Slovakia—where massive screening has, in two weeks, completely turned the epidemic around." Did they even read the article they cited? "An initial 3-day pilot testing scheme in four regions in the north of the country that have become infection hotspots began on Oct 23, 2020, ahead of mass testing of the rest of the population on the two weekends of Oct 30–Nov 1, and Nov 6–8. But questions remain about the effectiveness and safety of an operation that was only announced 2 weeks before it was due to begin, with some infectious disease experts warning that the plan could put people's health at risk and undermine public trust in measures to contain the virus's spread." And if you read the rest of the article, it's not really leading to any conclusions just yet...and certainly "not completely turned the epidemic around." I'm also very skeptical of this... "if we act today, could allow us to see our loved ones, go back to school and work, and travel—all before Christmas." @tdhoosier I'm not trying to crap on the article, it's got some good info, but the minute I read... "There is no question that if 1,000 Americans were dying each day in a war, we would act swiftly and decisively. Yet, we are not. This should not be about politics—it is about human beings—and we should be acting like it. So far, the U.S. government has put most of our eggs in the vaccine basket" Which kinda contradicts itself right off the bat. First, you really can't equate war and a virus. Again, man against man is one thing...man against Mother Nature is something quite different. How WOULD we stop 1,000 deaths a day due to war? Surrender? Armistice? What "swift and decisive" action would we employ? Nukes? Very poor analogy... It IS all hands on deck at this point though...if we can figure out the logistics, and get people on board, it might be a huge success...But at this point, where SHOULD we be putting "all of our eggs?" Getting the vaccine out, or deploying rapid antigen tests? I know the answer is "we can do both" but do you really think so effectively and efficiently?

My wife is getting in the holiday spirit...hence, "The Brat" had to wear a string of poinsettias...she looked thrilled... And this guy my middle daughter rescued from a kill pen...18 hand high Percheron...he's underweight, so no riding for a while, but she wants to make him a trail horse...

Had to bring this one back if for nothing more than to give props to Mr Donavan... Never underestimate a Marine with a shillelagh...Even an 81 year old Marine...

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A couple from one of my favorite singer/songwriters...Gone way too soon...Simple music is so good... And anyone that grew up in the 70s remembers "Midnight Special." Watched it every Friday night...

What player is credited with making the first 3 point shot in NBA history?

Hormones wins over health every time...

Spud!

I'm in a spare bedroom which has a ceiling fan that positions just over the top of my head on Zoom meetings. looks like I'm wearing a beanie. If I turn on the light, it looks like I have a halo and a beanie... So the room is pretty dark... Which has earned me the nickname among my peers as "Emperor Beanie of the Dark Side."

The retail places around here demand it. At the entrance of the New Caney Walmart, a polite lady checks everybody coming into the store. If you don't have your mask on, she asks you to don one... Doesn't hurt that she's got another Walmart guy standing beside her who looks like the Missing Link...and I don't think he's there for window dressing... Texas does have its charms...

One of the great cruising songs of all time...