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Over Christmas break, Amateur Radio HAM enthusiasts are experimenting with the International Space Station (ISS), sending “fuzzy” images to HAMs throughout the world as the ISS zip’s around the earth every 90 minutes. You can tune in using only a web browser! Retirement offers more time to explore time consuming hobbies. In my teens I […]
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Turns out that having some Neanderthal genes in my DNA is a good thing! The Neanderthal influence on our world was brought to my attention when I learned from a 23 and me DNA test, that I have a higher than average percentage of Neanderthal in me, coming in at a little less than 2%. […]
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Until recently, I had never delved into the whimsical world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. However, when I discovered that a local theatre group was staging a performance of this iconic tale, I decided it was time to explore it more deeply. Written by Lewis Carroll in 1865, the story offers a fascinating glimpse into the […]
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I was intrigued by an offer for free land that came with a random bottle of single malt Scotch Whisky that I picked up recently. Not only did Laphroaig (pronounced “La-Froig”) turn out to be my new favorite Scotch, with a lovely smokey taste that I favor, but the land offer led to a fascinating […]
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We made the decision to switch to an electric car after our reliable 14-year-old Suzuki SUV stopped working. Although I had my heart set on a pure electric vehicle like a Tesla, the charging infrastructure in our area doesn’t work well with the 400 km electric range they offer. While it would be suitable for […]
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In the Halifax, Nova Scotia (HRM) area, a Volunteer organization plays a crucial role in establishing Comfort Centers during regional emergency situations, such as forest fires or flooding incidents that have occurred in recent years. If you’re keen on volunteering during emergencies, consider joining a JEM Team to contribute to community safety and well-being. JEM […]
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This “one of a kind” zoo has amazing sculpted jungle backdrops of authentic Asian / African settings that are part of the Bioparc zoo-immersion experience in the town of Fuengirola, Spain. It feels like an exciting Indiana Jones style jungle exploration experience with Indonesian temples and ruins throughout. Many of the exotic animals are visible […]
Continue ReadingMy old vintage Electronics Hobby Photos In the mid 1970’s, during my teen years, my interest in electronics resulted in my building of a totally “home brew” computer. It was based around the RCA 1802 microprocessor. I started with a basic circuit diagram as published in “Popular Electronics” magazine, who referred to it as the […]
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The popular TV series “The Last Kingdom” tells the story of a Viking ancestor in the UK during the 1000 AD era. The real life “Uhtred of Bamburgh” turns out to be an ancestor of the Canadian van Nostrands, back 29 generations ago! The TV series is historical based fiction, so it tells a somewhat […]
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I was amazed to discover a chain of Royal ancestors in my distant family history from 34 generations ago (1000 CE). The current “internet based” genealogy uses a SINGLE really big family tree which allows the work of many families to co-exist and be combined in a natural way, which is documented and supported by […]
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