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Author Archives: Jim deMaine
The future of drones is here
Two examples: firefighting and planting trees!
Posted in Science and Technology, Uncategorized
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The Smellicopter
Thanks to Ann M. – fascinating! One huge advantage of drones is that these little robots can go places where people can’t, including areas that might be too dangerous, such as unstable structures after a natural disaster or a region … Continue reading
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The ethics of cutting in line
Ed Note: Should we in independent living be at the top of the line to get the Pfizer vaccine? Probably not. How about the politicians or company CEO’s? I think we all need to take a deep breath, wait for … Continue reading
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An inspiration for us all
Thanks to Donna D.
The making of a metal tree
Thanks to Donna D. What a Christmas tree.
Posted in Art
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By Al Gore in the NYT This weekend marks two anniversaries that, for me, point a way forward through the accumulated wreckage of the past year. The first is personal. Twenty years ago, I ended my presidential campaign after the Supreme Court … Continue reading
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It was a Pun-demic
In case you missed the banter with Santa at the party – the more you groan, the better it is!
Look who cheered us up at the party
Please send your party pics to Jim deMaine – thanks.
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Jupiter And Saturn Will Be Together Again For The Holidays
From NPR by Colin Dwyer. Thanks to Mike C. for finding this! If popular culture has taught us anything about the holidays, it’s that this is a season of reunions: a time when people conquer great distances and lengthy separations … Continue reading
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What is an American?
Ed note: As a nation we tend to be pretty hard on ourselves–perhaps our own worst enemy. Other nations may be hard on us also, but some individuals still marvel and look up to how we’ve managed to have such … Continue reading
Dealing with grief
Great program on grief including speakers like Maria Shriver and Atul Gawande. Click here to watch.
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It’s party time – Friday at 2 PM on Zoom and 370
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The Candy Bomber at age 98 reminds us of the importance of NATO
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The Candy Bomber story with Tom Brokaw
Thanks to Sybil-Ann for this dramatized but true story
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These are your typical Christmas lights
Thanks to Donna D.
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T’was a month before Christmas 2020
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