"Rick, Hi, You might be interested in this video in regards to your blog "Places" It is a bit "doomsday" but still informative.
http://youtu.be/IZEdPnSbRjc"
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What are your Diabetic Gifts?
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Thinking of seeing a great film?
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What colors do you suggest for pumps?
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lotsofshots commented on rick phillips's blog post 'Places'"I was watching a documentary on these "ghost towns" that have lost population due to jobs moving overseas. It stated in the documentary that it is also difficult to get food in these areas as well. Most people either eat fast food, or…"
rick phillips left a comment for Mari_in_France"Mari, you get to be named a featured members, when the site administrators meet once a week and one of them nominate a person., they are nominated for one or more wonderful responses, showing kindness, or doing something to benefit the community.…"
rick phillips commented on bufbuffalo's blog post 'How do I break this bottle?'"I am so sorry to hear of these difficulties. I could say things w2ill be ok, and they might. Or I could suggest you see your family doctor and they will give you some antidepressants. This might be a good option.
But what I will suggest is the thing…"
rick phillips left a comment for Kathy"Kathy, sorry you could not watch, but i have to tell you it was BOORING. LOL
Rick"
shoshana27 commented on rick phillips's blog post 'Places'"i applaud you for your message/blog & your ideas."
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PlacesToday Gary Indiana has a population of around 80,000 people, that is down from the 1960 population of approximately 180,000. Detroit had a population of approximately 1.85 million in 1950 today it has a population of approximately 714,000. In Newark the peak population of approximately 439,000 occurred in 1950, and today it is estimated to be 277,000. St Louis went from approximately 453,000 in 1980 to 318,000 to in 2011.What is often forgotten is the population that is left. These people…See More
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- At 5:39pm on June 19, 2013, lotsofshots said…
Rick, Hi, You might be interested in this video in regards to your blog "Places" It is a bit "doomsday" but still informative.
- At 2:53am on June 19, 2013, Katy80K said…
I appreciate you nice welcome and thank you so much. It will take me some time to explore this site and I'm glad you're there!
- At 10:37pm on June 18, 2013, Mari_in_France said…
Thank you Rick! I feel flattered and motivated to be one of te featured members of the week but how are we chosen?
- At 8:09pm on June 17, 2013,
mike3point0 said… Thanx... though I am kinda miffed this evening, as I note my insurance company doesn't cover any of the cost for the pens my doctor keeps trying to prescribe...
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Meesh said… Thanks Rick!
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- At 4:41am on June 13, 2013,
Linda G said… 
You are a FEATURED MEMBER!!! BRAVO Rick!!
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- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
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- nothing really
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- June 21, 1974
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Places
Posted on June 19, 2013 at 5:33am 2 Comments 1 Like
Places
Today Gary Indiana has a population of around 80,000 people, that is down from the 1960 population of approximately 180,000. Detroit had a population of approximately 1.85 million in 1950 today it has a population of approximately 714,000. In Newark the peak population of approximately 439,000 occurred in 1950, and today it is estimated to be 277,000. St Louis went from approximately 453,000 in 1980 to 318,000 to in…
Continue Graduation - Part 3
Posted on June 13, 2013 at 7:00pm 7 Comments 2 Likes
Graduation – Part 3
Graduations are for families. On Sunday I will graduate as a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Davie Florida. I live in Indiana but choose NSU for three reasons. First I was granted a wonderful scholarship from the school to attend. Second I could the vast majority online and third they offered admission to their program for school business managers. At the time I was admitted, I was a school…
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Posted on June 13, 2013 at 4:18am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Graduation Part 2
Graduations are for children? Perhaps the pageantry of graduation is meant for children? I have three magnificent grandchildren, ages 2, 3 and 5. Each will attend the graduation ceremony and each is precious to their parents but also my wife and I.
Graduations are associated with accomplishment. They mark the occasion with pageantry designed to impress as well as launch the graduate from the…
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Posted on June 12, 2013 at 6:25am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Graduation Part 1
Graduations are for parents. The reason school administers say this is because the graduate themselves have already completed the emotional investment in getting the degree and we figure most others do not really care. Because of that the ceremony is designed to mark the public end of a designated education process. In marking the end, the institution is acknowledging that the graduate made it. The graduate themselves have…
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Posted on June 11, 2013 at 5:20am 2 Comments 1 Like
Dogs and Endocrinologists
A few dogs who chosen to live with us over the years. Festus the Bassett Hound used to lay in the back yard with his snot submerged in his water bowl up to his nostrils and occasionally take a slurp in order to get a drink. While he laid in the shade with his snot somewhat submerged he would allow rabbits, squirrels, and other rodents to run past, while he barley flinched almost like he sort of…
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