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Matt Downen

@amdownen

Dad. Husband. Doctor. Illini. Thoughts unoriginal. Jokes are dad quality. Reserve the right to change my opinion over time.

เข้าร่วม Nisan 2011
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Dan Fuentes
Dan Fuentes@FixnBones·
The loan forgiveness is the grift. The capsure for some, but employment for most is their play from the get-go. The new partners that we brought in gave zero shits about their loan debt. They wanted autonomy and freedom, and a chance to become more than an undervalued W-2. When you front load your career with monetary promises, often the back end of your career is less desirable. “That” system we see now was devised, calculated & launched through the ACA. To those that think this “unAffordable” Care Act is and was a failure are sadly mistaken. It’s come to fruition for the creators. Those who have profited( hospitals/ insurers/ politicians) sit at the table. Doctors / patients remain on the menu. Recently, I have seen many here that have cut their employment ties and have gone Private. I love it. We all need more of this to actually fight back.
Dr. Gripesalot@pgipe

@FixnBones True-but the ability to get massive loan forgiveness is a hard benefit for new grads to pass up. I get it. Some likely don’t even get private offers. It’s as much a systems as individual issue.

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Trevor Sheatz
Trevor Sheatz@TrevorSheatz·
You honor Christ at your job by: • Arriving early and ready • Working hard without grumbling • Being a person of your word • Treating coworkers with patience • Avoiding all forms of gossip
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Greg Laurie@greglaurie·
I heard a story about fish suppliers who couldn’t get cod across the country without them spoiling. Freezing didn’t work. Shipping them live didn’t work. Finally, they tried something different—they added a catfish to each tank. Since catfish are natural enemies, the cod stayed alert the entire trip. When they arrived, they were alive and healthy. There’s a spiritual lesson there. Sometimes God allows “catfish” in our lives—people who challenge, question, or even oppose our faith. Why? Because it keeps us alert, focused, and growing. If you’re facing that right now, remember: 👉 It may be a sign you belong to God. 👉 It will drive you closer to Jesus. That’s a win-win. This world isn’t your home. Stay strong—Heaven will be worth it all.
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Matt Downen@amdownen·
@jeffborzello Good. I think all the upper classmen should go through the process if available.
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Jeff Borzello@jeffborzello·
NEWS: Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic has entered his name into the NBA draft, sources told ESPN, leaving open the option to return to the Fighting Illini. He was an All-Region selection during Illinois' run to the Final Four.
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Joel Berry@JoelWBerry·
I never understood the search for the ark. Noah and his family would’ve almost certainly dismantled it and used the lumber to build their first settlements. Anything left would’ve rotted away. We don’t need this stuff, folks. “Blessed are those who have not seen, yet believe.”
Wes Huff@WesleyLHuff

So this whole Noah’s Ark discovery… yah it’s not legit. If we could deal with reality for just a moment and suspend what a lot of people *want* to be true rather than what is true — pretty much everything about the facts coming out of this story are embroiled in sensationalism and non-credible archeology. I believe there was a Noah and an Ark. But the formation in the Anatolian Mountains is almost certainly not the remains of that.

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Matt Downen@amdownen·
@RobertMSterling There are restaurants where people pay to get slapped or drinks thrown at them. There’s probably a market for this too! “For $5 a month I’ll have fourteen burners berate you in your DMs like a twelve year old playing COD”
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Robert Sterling@RobertMSterling·
“The real magic is in the DMs”
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Frank Turek
Frank Turek@DrFrankTurek·
Whatever you currently believe about Jesus of Nazareth, you owe it to yourself to investigate Him thoroughly. It makes little sense to ignore the one solitary life that continues to impact you in eternity if His claims are true.
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MJ👑
MJ👑@iam__Jezreel·
Satan got Adam and Eve to focus on one fruit when God had given them a whole garden. That's how he works. He gets you to focus on that one thing you don't have. Instead of all the blessings you do have. Trust that God knows what you need, and will supply it when you need it.
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Daniel Berk 🐝
Daniel Berk 🐝@danielcberk·
Spotify needs to release a “kids” setting so I can play all the songs my kids listen to without it affecting my own Discovery algorithm. Insane that I can’t do this already. My Discover Weekly is just nursery songs and Moana. @Spotify please fix this.
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Vulture trades 🦅
Vulture trades 🦅@vulturetrades·
I’ve only seen this setup 1 time in 6 years 👀 I’m putting $200k in this SINGLE stock Very similar to $CAR that made millionaires $100 → $100,000 overnight $300 → $300,000 in a single day This is the third time. Comment “Trade” and I’ll send it. (Must be following to DM)
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Matt Downen@amdownen·
@neoavatara How are you supposed to get your pharma checks if you don’t prescribe?
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Champaign Problems
Champaign Problems@ChiefIlliniVic·
Why are people saying Illinois has no plans to add another player? It makes ZERO sense to have $4-5M ready for Blackwell and then just do nothing with it when he goes elsewhere Expect Illinois to get another solid piece for 2026-27 #TheAddition
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Matt Downen@amdownen·
People: How deep does your Illini fandom go? Me:
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Freedom 250
Freedom 250@Freedom250·
A shot rang out at Lexington. Americans returned fire at Concord. Ordinary citizens turned a British march into a fighting retreat. They showed up ready and changed history. April 19, 1775. Day 1 of the American Revolution. 🇺🇸
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Vulture trades 🦅
Vulture trades 🦅@vulturetrades·
As you all know, I’m officially restarting the $500 to $1 Million 2026 Challenge on Monday! I’m opening a FREE private X group where you’ll see my exact entries & exits live. To be added: Like + Comment “$SPY” (You must be following)
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Frank Turek
Frank Turek@DrFrankTurek·
Why did God create Adam and Eve knowing they would sin? Well, we could ask that same question about us. Why do we as parents have kids knowing they will sin? Because we know that, despite the fact that our kids are going to do evil, they can still do good.
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Matt Downen@amdownen·
@The_Sports_Dr1 Isn’t the incoming WR planning to be a two sport athlete? How does that factor into the roster?
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Nick Robert
Nick Robert@The_Sports_Dr1·
🚨 Updated 🚨 Illinois 2026-2027 Roster * = pending announcement 1. Stoja 2. Mirk 3. Tomi 4. Z 5. JD 6. Stefan Vaaks 7. QC 8. Lucas Morillo 9. Ethan Brown 10. Landon Davis 11. Zavier Zens 12. Jason Jakstys* 13. Blake Fagbemi* 14. Open 15. Open #Illini 🔶🔷🔶🔷🔶🔷🔶🔷🔶🔷🔶🔷
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