$100m spent to cut costs? One hundred million??? That's a lot of potential research funding.

Not in the US, but I imagine a lot of people who could really use some unemployment benefits and/or assistance would be trying to stay out of sight of govt eyes for fear or being targeted.

Partner and I both had older siblings and we suspect we got the version suitable for parental ears 🙃

Jingle bells, Batman smells, Robin flew away. Batmobile lost its wheel and landed in the hay. (Victoria, Australia, 1970s)

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Seems pretty clear that enough of the military are happy to oblige. Those doing the killing, and all those around them keeping quiet about it. No outrage or significant push back from the military machine. Not enough to slow these killings down.

I live 2 hours away but it has always been special: the librarians helped me study for a uni place (older student, 40 yrs ago), working in Parkville and needing space for quiet work that's where I'd be (20 yrs ago). Now when I have a chance I visit a book I have a longterm relationship with (6 yrs).

Yikes! They are pretty resilient though and it is early in the season still. Good luck!

So, how much did this stunt cost us all? How many senators sitting waiting to get to work while she held up proceedings? If only she could be expected to reimburse the country.

Still scraping the sludge off the bottom of the barrel and pretending its policy. Not even new sludge!

Thanks for the alert... I had not heard of this. The State Library is a treasure!

The picture of the old, frail man jabbering away with the youthful, upright bloke looking composed is perhaps not the look the WH is going for.

About 5 years ago my NY resolution was not to buy any new clothes for the year. It was not a challenge at all. I do sew, which helped. I kept it going with a few exceptions (forgetting to pack PJs on a trip, sports bras, bathers...) challenge remains to source ethically produced fabrics.

Beautiful font choice and layout! (Super envious of your press)