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Rick LeCouteur
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Mutualism: Children’s picture books inspire cooperation (#325)
A mutualistic relationship is when two organisms of different species work together, each benefiting from the relationship.  Organisms...
Rick LeCouteur
May 233 min read
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The Myth of Being the Best: What does #1 really mean for Vet Schools? (#324)
Graduation season is upon us. Across campuses and live streams around the world, proud deans will take the podium, look out at rows of...
Rick LeCouteur
May 112 min read
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The Great Deception: When ‘independently owned’ means ‘corporate controlled’ (#323)
Walk into a veterinary hospital in your neighborhood and you might be greeted by warm staff, a comforting logo, and a sign that proudly...
Rick LeCouteur
May 112 min read
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The Unseen Teacher: The Animal as the Fourth Educator (#322)
Over the past decade, a quiet revolution has taken root in early childhood education: animals are increasingly being recognized not just...
Rick LeCouteur
May 93 min read
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Wildlife, Wilderness, and the Wrecking Ball: Undoing decades... (#321)
A Relentless Retreat from Environmental Protection and Wildlife Conservation  The first 100 days of the current administration’s return...
Rick LeCouteur
May 44 min read
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The Chewy - PetSmart - BC Partners Saga (3 of 5): Who is BC Partners and does it matter? (#320)
Parts 1 and 2 of this series of posts on the Chewy - PetSmart - BC Partners Saga examined how Chewy evolved from a niche online pet...
Rick LeCouteur
May 34 min read
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In Praise of the Contrarian (2 of 2): When animals defy the norm (#319)
While contrarianism  is a human concept rooted in reasoning and culture, certain animals behave in ways that resemble contrarianism :...
Rick LeCouteur
May 22 min read
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In Praise of the Contrarian (1 of 2): A Case for thinking differently (#318)
In a world that often rewards conformity and consensus, the contrarian walks a different path. Â Whether in science, politics, art, or...
Rick LeCouteur
May 23 min read
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Veterinary Medicine for Sale: When profit replaces purpose (#317)
Increasingly, private equity firms  and  multinational corporations are in charge. Not veterinarians.  In the U.S., U.K., Australia,...
Rick LeCouteur
May 13 min read
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The Chewy – PetSmart – BC Partners Saga (2 of 5): Raymond Svider & the billion dollar bet (#316)
In the world of private equity, convention is king: borrow big, slash costs, and squeeze profits. Â But Raymond Svider , Chairman and...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 303 min read
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The Chewy – PetSmart – BC Partners Saga (1 of 5): Pet food to power play (#315)
In a previous Rick’s Blog  post, titled Chewy’s Big Play , we looked at how Chewy evolved from a niche online pet retailer into a...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 303 min read
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Restoring Columbus Day: A step backward for America (#314)
Columbus was a skilled navigator and undeniably changed world history by linking Europe and the Americas. Â But when you look closely at...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 284 min read
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Memory, Dream, & Longing: A Soft Collision (#313)
A memory, a dream, and a longing. Â At first glance, they seem like separate phenomena, each belonging to its own corner of the mind. Â ...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 273 min read
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Silent Collapse: The Global Coral Crisis (#312)
Imagine a forest suddenly turning gray, its vibrant life vanishing without a sound. That’s exactly what’s happening beneath the waves...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 273 min read
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Who Are Indie Authors? Part 2: Indie Bookstore Day 2025 (#311)
Saturday April 26th 2025 is Indie Bookstore Day! It’s a nationwide celebration of everything we love about independent bookstores. Their...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 252 min read
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Lest We Forget: The Spirit of ANZAC (#310)
Every year on April 25th , Australians and New Zealanders come together to commemorate ANZAC Day, a solemn occasion that honors the...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 242 min read
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Who Are Indie Authors? Part 1: Why do writers choose this path? (#309)
Over the last two decades, the publishing landscape has undergone a quiet revolution. Â No longer solely the domain of large publishing...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 244 min read
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Microscale, Mega Impact: How tiny robots are changing neurosurgery (#308)
What if a robot the size of a grain of rice could transform the way we treat brain tumors, navigate the labyrinth of the human brain with...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 233 min read
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AI in Vet Med: Record keeping do's and don'ts (#307)
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into veterinary medicine has transformed many aspects of clinical...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 233 min read
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The State of Our Planet This Week: Insights from Inside Climate News (#306)
Inside Climate News  was founded in 2007 and provides unbiased, non-partisan reporting on climate change to inform the national...
Rick LeCouteur
Apr 193 min read
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