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On this day, May 21, 2001, in Seattle, Wa., members of the Earth Liberation Front torched the Univ. of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture causing about $6 million in damage. An Oregon tree farm owned by Jefferson Poplar Farms was also burned. four people were later convicted of taking part in the firebombing. One later committed suicide in prison.

Also on this day, May 21, 2002, The George W. Bush administration said it will allow new mining to resume on nearly one million acres of the Siskiyou region.

Also on this day, May 21, 2006, demolition crews destroyed the 499-foot cooling tower of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. Demolition of the containment dome was scheduled in 2008.

Also on this day, May 21, 1998, 15 year-old Kipland Kinkel killed one classmate and wounded 19 more at Thurston High School. His parents, William and Faith, were found shot dead at home and a 2nd student died the next day. He had been expelled from school the previous day for bringing a gun to school. Kinkel dropped an insanity plea in 1999 and pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and 26 counts of attempted murder. He was sentenced over 111 years in prison.




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National Women Physicians Day
Elizabeth Blackwell celebrated as first female doctor

Today, Feb. 3, is National Women Physicians Day, and is also the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, born February 3, 1821. She became the first female medical doctor in the United States. The day honors the courage and accomplishments of female doctors who paved the way for so many, and who continue to set an example for younger generations. In 2017, for the first time in history, women made up more than half of all medical school students in the U.S.

Blackwell played an important role as a social awareness and moral reformer promoting education for women in medicine. She went from schoolteacher studying the anatomy to seeing the prejudice her sex endured receiving medical care, which inspired her to apply to medical school. She was only accepted by one, Geneva Medical College, where the male students voted to accept Blackwell. So, in 1847, she began her career in medicine.

Blackwell is known for her lectures to female audience on the importance of educating girls, and organized nurses during the American Civil War. Her name is still recognized on the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to a woman who has made a significant contribution in medicine.

When you see a female physician, please remind her she's appreciated!


--Ritch Hanneman

Post Date: 2023-02-03 11:45:44Last Update: 2023-02-03 17:23:02



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