Daily Archives: October 15, 2026

A Writer’s Life: Beware of Scams

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Jim deMaine

By David Williams (thanks to Mary Montgomery) Frequent Skyline presenter David Williams writes about the scams “offered” to bolster his book sales. Click here to read.

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Trill seekers: can scientists use AI and tutors to help birds remember lost songs?

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Jim deMaine

A rufous-collared sparrow. The bird’s songs, some of which are no longer heard, have been recreated with a computer from annotations made in the 1960s. About 4,000 of the world’s 10,000 bird species are songbirds, such as finches, sparrows and … Continue reading →

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Nationwide NO KINGS March to Support Early Voting

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Linda Turner 1.   NEXT NO KINGS MARCH:  On Saturday, Oct. 17, there will be a nationwide march to support early voting.  ***(See below for organizers’ statement) —12:30 pm :  Seniors at the Crossroads will gather at 12:30 on 8th … Continue reading →

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