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Pondering Batteries

Posted on February 18, 2019 by swabby429

During the last Arctic cold wave, the outdoor sensor for the weather monitor on my desk died. After the 60-miles-an-hour winds subsided, I disconnected the sensor from the outdoor mounting bracket and brought it inside the house. After cleaning dust, … Continue reading →

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Can Our Minds Be Hijacked?

Posted on May 7, 2017 by swabby429

Jorge asked an intriguing and somewhat scary question yesterday. Have our minds been hijacked? I fired back by saying, “Possibly.”  I continued my response by saying this is a question I’ve asked myself many times in the past, because we … Continue reading →

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The Electrifying Fall Of Rainbow City (Review)

Posted on December 4, 2016 by swabby429

The early world expositions are fascinating studies by themselves. The expos exemplified the dreams and ideals of high-minded, progressive people of their times.  Some of the fairs became parts of history that were completely unanticipated by their organizers.  It was … Continue reading →

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Obsolescence

Posted on November 5, 2016 by swabby429

A couple of minor incidents, this week, caused me to think about obsolescence and how it impacts people. While shopping for some craft supplies at the local Menards store, I made an impulse purchase of a Bell and Howell “Tac” … Continue reading →

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How We Got To Now (Review)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by swabby429

I may need to update my antenna and start to watch teevee again.  Well, only so I can begin to view “How We Got To Now” on PBS. Steven Johnson is the latest writer I’ve encountered who is connected to … Continue reading →

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The End Of Absence (Review)

Posted on October 16, 2014 by swabby429

I slid the book out of the shelf at the Norfolk (Nebraska) Public Library and immediately felt a connection. I had a feeling that The End Of Absence–Reclaiming What We’ve Lost In A World Of Constant Connection by Michael Harris would validate some of … Continue reading →

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The Fate Of The Species

Posted on November 5, 2012 by swabby429

Is the human race on the brink of extinction or will we survive by a stroke of luck and skill?  If you want to get beyond the politically correct talking points that plague the discussion, my latest read will be … Continue reading →

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