GymAndGarden

GymAndGarden t1_ja9ds0r wrote

Reply to comment by GlassWasteland in A cougar was observed swimming 1.1 km (0.68 miles) to an uninhabited island in Pugent Sound. Researchers find other records implying mountain lions can swim even farther to hop between islands, likely >2 km. “We are redefining the mountain lion in our minds as an animal that can swim.” by TR_54

Nope, the one in Seattle is called Puget Sound.

Kidding, cause OP didn’t copy and paste, and fucked the spelling.

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GymAndGarden t1_j30yr53 wrote

Reply to comment by Bob_Sconce in College admissions scam mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years in federal prison by RaffyGiraffy

No. I personally know some of the families who were involved (not close friends, just acquaintances in the beach town I live in, so we’d be at the same parties).

The reason this guy developed a side door was that for even very wealthy people, donating does not (in today’s times) guarantee a spot. People have donated millions, only to see the university pull an ethical move and deny their kid a spot.

Thats why this guy’s side door through sports spots was so enticing and very effective. The rich kids who bought buildings were too high profile and direct to be all let in, every time.

But the sport spots were guaranteed.

The FBI even mentions this misconception in their PDF’s for the case, these are public and posted online at the Justice Department.

You’ll have fun reading the investigation!

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