Maureen Stabile

Grant Professional // Say STAH-bee-leh

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@WBEZ At least we'll still have a bit of @WBEZCuriousCity :'-(

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@kimrubio21 Put your ActBlue link in the bio so people can donate to your campaign!
https://t.co/l1KgqXwIkd
Good luck.
#KimforMayor

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@TonySandersSupt @ISBEnews @GovPritzker Next, I want to see the Gov go down the slide! 😁

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@HelloImRick1 Omnivores

[Voyageurs Wolf Project @VoyaWolfProject]

Virtually every wolf we are studying is spending copious amounts of time right now eating berries (primarily blueberries w/ some raspberries on the side). This behavior is very easy to identify from the GPS-location data as you can see in the maps below from 5 different wolves.

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Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color https://t.co/MRzWWwIlx5

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@SethRudetsky Holidays in musicals: Billy Elliot ("Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher"), Jesus Christ Superstar ("The Last Supper" aka Passover) and of course, all of "A Christmas Story")!

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@MerriamWebster I am willing to reconsider my position on this matter but would like to see all of the original quotes.

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I'M ON THE RADIO!
@WBEZCuriousCity @WBEZ
https://t.co/jwxUjUmRkD

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@nik_0713 @ianbremmer ...just like Subway's sandwiches 😝

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@CatWorkers

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

During the mid-20th century, cats played an important role on ships as skilled rodent catchers. Sailors realized that having cats aboard helped control the population of rats and mice, which were notorious for damaging supplies and spreading diseases. These ship cats became valued members of the crew and were even given passports to acknowledge their contribution and ensure their safety during international travels.

The passports for ship cats were a unique and lighthearted tradition. While they didn't serve any legal or official purpose, they were created to recognize the cats' role and provide a form of identification. The passports typically consisted of a small booklet with pages that included the cat's name, description, and an area for their paw print.

When it was time to depart or dock in a foreign port, the ship's captain or crew members would present the cat's passport to the authorities as a fun way to document the feline's presence onboard. The cat's paw print, obtained using ink or paint, was added to the designated page, providing a personalized and whimsical touch to the document. This practice not only amused the sailors but also showcased the camaraderie they shared with their feline companions.

While these ship cat passports were not legally recognized, they symbolized the close bond between humans and their feline shipmates. They served as a reminder of the cats' essential role in maintaining a clean and rodent-free ship, thus safeguarding the crew's provisions and health during long sea voyages.

However, as the mid-20th century progressed and maritime practices evolved, the reliance on ship cats diminished with the advent of more effective pest control methods. With the decline in the need for ship cats, the tradition of issuing passports gradually faded away. Nevertheless, the memory of these seafaring felines and their unique passports continues to fascinate and entertain those interested in maritime history and the unique relationships forged between humans and animals at sea.

[Maureen Stabile @MaureenStabile]

@Urrealism I've asked the Barrington Area Library to get the audiobook version for mobile app! Can I get a "like" endorsement for this request? 🙂

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@Jillhopkins I want to know what @RogersParkMan thinks about this.

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...and I missed my chance to visit! They went out of business in spring 2023. 😰
https://t.co/Ezlo49BeaN

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

The best commercial in all of history

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@TerribleMaps I don't know the logic here either, but there is clearly no correlation between alien invasion survival and state gun laws, if Illinois and Missouri are on the same list.

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@CNN Could have been much worse. Most treadmills now have auto-stop features, like a cord that you attach to yourself so that the machine will brake if you fall. But they only work if you use them.

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@HelloImRick1

[CNN @CNN]

Starbucks is bringing its line of olive oil coffee to more cities https://t.co/spjejfTe5U

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@zillowgonewild My childhood home had that clown painting! TIL the original is by Bernard Buffet (1955)

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Put the year of your birth in the GIF search bar as you write a Tweet and post what comes up!

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@sdu46 Congratulations @sUz46johnson !

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@buitengebieden