Link Me Up, Scotty - Learn How to Act Edition

Ta -Nahesi Coates on the NFL, Michael Sam, and why people deserve a chance to define themselves rather than letting others do it for them.
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Isis the Scientist on the Barrio Rules for The Laboratory. Very similar to my own rules, even though I'm an upper middle class pasty white girl.
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Some interesting information about grief versus depression and how to manage both in a productive way.
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I can't get the video I wanted to post to embed, so instead here's a photo of Roo!, a rescue dog who took home the Best of Mixed Breed Award at the Westminster Dog Show's Agility competition. She's a good, good dog.