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Me on Fox 5 DC

About a month ago, I appeared on Holly Morris’s segments of the Fox 5 DC morning news.  After a little wait for the clips people to do their work, we were able to get the footage.  So, here is the complete broadcast segments about the Museum and the USPTO!

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New Exhibit at Work

Here is a couple of weeks, a new exhibit is being installed at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum.  So, I thought that I would share its blurb … Exercising Ingenuity in Fitness and Health is an exhibition highlighting the historic advances, current trends, and future technologies relating to a healthier body and mind.  … Continue reading »

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Been busy …

Okay, I have not been very good at keeping my blog updated recently. Well, I do have an excuse the last two weeks … I got a job! I am now working at the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum here in Alexandria, Va.  I am enjoying the new job and I got really … Continue reading »

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Recent Reads … dogs, history, politics, food, and more

Amazon.com Widgets Whether it is a book about understanding dogs, the food system, the history of the AK, or something else, I enjoy reading a vast array of nonfiction. Here are my recently completed volumes, in no particular order: (Beware, it is not a short list.)

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Is Mike Rowe correct? Are we waging a war on work?

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-udsIV4Hmc As noted over on GRS, Mike Rowe does have a point.  In his words: We’ve declared war on work.  As a society.  All of us. We didn’t set out to do it [...] but we’ve done it. While I could continue to recap what Mike says, I would just recommend that you watch the … Continue reading »

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Jill’s ESA Blog Post | A case of extremes …

Just wanted to provide a quick link to Jill’s post over on the ESA blog.  She has written a nice article on some research that she heard at a briefing about the possible effects of a hurricane on the oil spill in the gulf. For some of the animation that she mentions, click here.

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Duke goes to the Final Four!

And, a great photo showing why this team has been so great! Rebounds, defense, and intensity!

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Founder’s Feast Images

A few photos from Founder’s Feast …

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Viva Day …

Yesterday was one of the last steps on my journey to earn my doctorate!  I had my viva and it went well.  I have two weeks to make my minor corrections and return the finalized document.  So, I am that much closer to be done! Before the Viva … After the Viva …

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Been busy …

Just wanted to update quickly … it has been a busy last week or so. I have been working hard at College to get all of the new students settled. Plus, we are trying to sell as much stuff as possible before our vacation. Too much to do … too little time!

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