Monthly Archives: May 2023

Brief history of the NRA’s position on gun control

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Heather Cox Richardson May 7     Share   For years now, after one massacre or another, I have written some version of the same article, explaining that the nation’s current gun free-for-all is not traditional but, rather, is a … Continue reading →

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A little more behind the ears please

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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In Berkeley, a Library Protest Is a Fight for Anthropology in an A.I. Age

Posted on May 6, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. By Tim Arango May 2, 2023 in the NYT BERKELEY, Calif. — To kick off homecoming weekend last fall, the University of California, Berkeley, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new data sciences building, known as the Gateway. At … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Aging Well

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Looking to grow old gracefully? We can help. (from the NYT) Joint pain, stiffness and swelling aren’t always inevitable results of aging, experts say. Here’s what you can do to reduce your risk for arthritis. Getting older is inevitable (and certainly … Continue reading →

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Be prepared!

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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For those slippery grab bars

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

These are easy to apply to your grab bars which are, at times, slippery with soap or water. I found them to be inexpensive on Amazon. Also, they’re good for those sliding throw rugs which are, as you know, a … Continue reading →

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He bearily survived

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P.

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