Midwest Chick's Place

(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)

–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

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  • Fantastic Idea from Germany

     B sent me the below video regarding fake bus stops in Germany.  They are placed outside of care homes for the elderly, many of whom have dementia.   The thought and practice is that when these folks, lost in the past, want to go home (most of the time doesn’t exist anymore) or to their jobs… Continue reading

  • Sunday Meme Drop

      Either that or English Leather…. Continue reading

  • Saturday Meme Drop

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  • Fun Movie Friday–The Fifth Element

     Another favorite!  Continue reading

  • Thursday Meme Drop

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  • Will the Claudine Gay/Harvard situation bring an end to the stranglehold of the Ivys?

     It’s now very clear that Claudine Gay is a plagiarist.   The four papers that include plagiarized material comprise a sizable portion of Gay’s academic work. Gay, who is Harvard’s 30th president, has authored just 11 peer-reviewed articles. “If this were a stand-alone instance, it would be reprehensible but perhaps excused as the blunder of someone… Continue reading

  • Well that's a sea-change

     St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame Indiana has reversed its newly revised policy that would have allowed men who are masquerading as women to enroll (St. Mary’s is an all girls school).  Of course they did it without seeking input from their community and got a backlash that they weren’t expecting. Apparently the alums as… Continue reading

  • Merry Christmas!

     Merry Christmas!  Some songs and videos for you today.  Hopefully you’re spending time with loved ones and are enjoying some cheer! Continue reading

  • A very Die Hard Christmas Eve

     And I’m not posting what you would expect from the title.  It’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza. And now it’s officially Christmas Continue reading

  • Sunday Meme Drop

    From the comments:   ETA:  Anonymous said… While remembering those who serve this nation, please keep a thought for those in the US Merchant Marine. They serve in peace and in war bringing the life blood of the nation to our fighting forces everywhere.   Continue reading