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TheDebbieDee

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5. Research is so much easier now - the hardest part is determining which sources

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri May 12, 2017, 09:16 PM

May 2017

are credible and which sources are junk. Apparently younger people (and maybe many of us older folks) don't realize that some of the sources that they use on the internet are sources of commentary and propaganda...

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Anyone Remember the Dick Cavett Show?..Betty Davis on that show? [View all] Stuart G May 2017 OP

I was in college in the late 60s GP6971 May 2017 #1

You know, it is incredible. As I was writing this, I thought back. Stuart G May 2017 #3

Today, you hear GP6971 May 2017 #9

Card catalogues. The Dewey Decimal System. Scratch paper. Microfilm. VOX May 2017 #8

Hard copy books GP6971 May 2017 #11

You dont even have to type anymoe itsrobert May 2017 #2

I guess you are right..Mr. Spock, please find this info on the computer.. Stuart G May 2017 #4

Except now, this inquiry is added to your dossier :) Donkees May 2017 #6

I don't know about my dossier, but.. Stuart G May 2017 #7

Research is so much easier now - the hardest part is determining which sources TheDebbieDee May 2017 #5

i happened to catch this on AMC or puter, can't remember. pansypoo53219 May 2017 #10

That's the Decades station TexasBushwhacker May 2017 #12

My sister-in-law has a whole sarcastic routine she goes through... Iggo May 2017 #13