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Memories of a much simpler time

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Everyone that knows me knows I love technology – and I love it a lot.

I’m the type of person who is always chomping at the bit to see what new innovation pops up next to make our lives easier or more fulfilling.

But truth be told, as awesome as modern technology is, it has some serious downsides as well. And in my humble opinion, one of the most serious downsides of the bunch is how it has impacted the lives of today’s children.

When I was a youngster the world of technology revolved around a “dumb” TV that had no remote and picked up just three channels, a staticky AM radio, a “turn-table” record player (or if you were lucky, a cassette tape player/recorder) and a landline rotary telephone that was tethered to the wall by a short cord…  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: (Literal) desert storm over Tucson

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When most people think of Tucson, Arizona, the climate of the desert southwest comes to mind – very hot and very dry weather with very little rain to speak of. And of course they are right.

In fact, Tucson only receives a whopping total of 11 inches of rain per year on average. Some American cities get that much or more during a single rain event.  [Read more…]

Modern cars sustain more damage in accidents than older cars (and that’s actually a good thing)

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Have you ever witnessed an auto accident in which one or more cars was so badly damaged that you just knew it had to be fatal, only to learn later that the passengers sustained only minor injuries.

Well, that happens a lot these days, and there’s a simple reason why…

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Video: Danny MacAskill rides the famous rooftops of Gran Canaria

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If you’ve been following my posts for a while you’ll probably remember this post showcasing the amazing cycling skills of Scottish daredevil Danny MacAskill.

Well, today’s video is even more incredible…

One of the most-visited of Spain’s Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is famous for its distinctive closely-packed buildings and rooftops.

In this video you’ll see Danny riding the edges of those rooftops and jumping from building to building – without ever dismounting from his bike.  [Read more…]