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Rick LeCouteur
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RIck LeCouteur
2 days ago3 min read
Mars Veterinary Health’s Sustainability Pledge: Progress or PR spin?(#253)
Mars Incorporated is a global powerhouse in the pet care, confectionery, and food industries, owning brands like Pedigree, Royal Canin,...
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RIck LeCouteur
3 days ago2 min read
If It Fits, I Sits: The mystery of cats and cardboard boxes (#252)
If you've ever left an empty cardboard box sitting around, chances are your cat has claimed it as their own. Whether it’s a shoebox, a...
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RIck LeCouteur
3 days ago3 min read
Zwitterions in Action: The science behind hydromorphone’s potency (#251)
Zwitterions are unique molecules that possess both positive and negative charges simultaneously, yet remain overall neutral. Â This dual...
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RIck LeCouteur
5 days ago2 min read
Humane World for Animals: A new era in global animal protection (#250)
In February 2025 , the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society International (HSI) unified under a new name:...
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RIck LeCouteur
Feb 92 min read
Abbondanza: A word rich in meaning and history
If you’ve ever traveled through Italy or dined at an authentic Italian restaurant, you may have come across the word abbondanza . Rolling...
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RIck LeCouteur
Feb 53 min read
Déjà Vu: Unraveling the mystery (#243)
Have you ever walked into a room, met someone new, or experienced a moment so oddly familiar that you swear it’s happened before?  It’s...
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RIck LeCouteur
Feb 33 min read
Curiosity: The Key to the Future (#241)
Curiosity is the spark that ignites discovery. It is the restless whisper in our minds that asks: What if? Â Why? Â How? From childhood...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 313 min read
Tardigrades: Nature’s indestructible wonders (#240)
The toughest creature on Earth is smaller than a grain of sand, thrives in the vacuum of space, and can cheat death for decades? Â Meet...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 261 min read
Folding the Umbrella: The power of perspective (#238)
This cartoon uses irony and metaphor to depict how people often create their own problems or fail to see the bigger picture. Â The people...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 265 min read
A Silent Shift: Corporate ownership in dentistry and veterinary medicine (#237)
In recent years, the dental landscape has undergone a significant transformation as privately-owned dental practices are increasingly...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 255 min read
Is Your Mail Safe? The security risks of USPS arrow keys (#236)
When we think about the safety of our mail, most of us trust the robust systems put in place by the United States Postal Service (USPS) ....
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 193 min read
Wood Burning Kitchen Stoves: When the kitchen was king (#233)
In many Australian rural homes during the 1960s and 70s, the wood burning kitchen stove was more than just a cooking appliance; it was...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 163 min read
Being Enough: Finding balance in a demanding world (#232)
In a society that thrives on hustle culture and endless comparisons, the idea of being enough can feel revolutionary. Â We're constantly...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 132 min read
Academia vs. Private Practice (2of2): Non-traditional avenues for veterinary discovery (#231)
If specialists increasingly leave academia for private practice, the dynamic of where and how discoveries in veterinary medicine are made...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 131 min read
Academia vs. Private Practice (1of2): The research divide in veterinary medicine (#230)
A specialist in academia is more likely to engage in basic research in veterinary medicine compared to a specialist in private practice....
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 133 min read
The Purrfect Fit: How cats master tight openings (#229)
When it comes to squeezing through narrow spaces, cats often defy our expectations, seeming to flow like liquid through apertures that...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 103 min read
A Dual Font Approach: Boost creativity with a font shift  (#228)
When it comes to creativity, the tools we use can have a surprising impact on how we think and work. Â For decades, designers have used...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 53 min read
Cicero Meets Social Media: Redefining friendship in the digital age (#220)
In an age where the term  friend  is often reduced to a click, a follow, or a like, it's fascinating to imagine how Marcus Tullius Cicero...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 54 min read
Friendship According to Cicero: The Path to Meaningful Connections (#219)
Friendship has been a cornerstone of human existence since time immemorial. But what does it truly mean to be a friend? Few thinkers have...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jan 53 min read
Cicero’s Wisdom: The subtle power of long-distance friendships (#218)
Cicero (1)  considered friendship to be among life’s most valuable possessions. This bond is built on the pillars of mutual respect,...
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