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A view from the fridge
One of the all-time classic American sitcoms was The Honeymooners which debuted in 1955. Way before television was in color, this black and white peek into the world of Ralph Kramden was a big hit in … more
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Tech Mess
In Stanley Kubrick’s film, 2001: A Space Odyssey he took us on a journey from ancient civilizations to far into the future. It introduced a concept that Artificial Intelligence might someday … more
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Welcome to the rumble
Ever since there’s been paved roads, communities have constantly tried to upgrade the safety factor of driving. I imagine it started with painting the lines, so you stayed on your side of the … more
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Code Mode
Have you ever wondered how billionaires spend their money? Many of them are philanthropic and contribute to charities. A few others also like to develop projects that interest them. Jeff Bezos and … more
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You Had Mail
  The universe may have started with a Big Bang. However, the way we communicate with friends on the internet had a more humble beginning. The use of a computer to connect with people all over … more
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A productive pause
Over the years, the idea of taking a nap was seen as a sign of laziness and sloth. Upon further examination, napping is a biological behavior that turns out to be a very powerful tool. It forces both … more
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Dialing up what's new
Manufacturers of cell phones are constantly tinkering with the myriad of things you could do on the new phone to keep driving sales. The alterations, at first, seem very evident. They made this one … more
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App-Trap
Before the development of cell phones, I became addicted to playing video games. Back in those Roaring 70s I would go to the mall to play iconic video games. Armed with a pocketful of quarters, I was … more
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In distill of the night
Growing up in New York City I often heard that the water from the faucet was the purest, safest water to drink. Most of the drinking water came from reservoirs in our neck of the woods that we used … more
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It doesn’t make cents
Over the past few years, I’ve written a number of columns about US currency. Mostly I delved into the examination of paper money to point out the secret messages left by the designers of the … more
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Summer night lights
I always enjoyed summer nights that gave me the opportunity to witness nature’s light shows. I enjoyed scanning the constellations as they shimmered against the dark sky. Occasionally, I would … more
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The puck stops here
This is a very busy time for sports watching. The baseball season started months ago. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is in the midst of its playoffs leading to the eventual winner. Their … more
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Emote Ease
Based on the cave drawings left by our ancient ancestors it is evident that verbal communication has always had a written counterpart. Early mankind left simple drawings to let us know that it was … more
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The Nose Knows
This column we’ll delve into how companies are monetizing the sense of smell. Companies begin integrating aroma and scent into their advertising thanks to the exploration of the science back in … more
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Crow’s Feats
A few columns ago I described how remarkable starlings are with their synchronized flights. It has come to my attention that there is another bird species that is even more remarkable. The species … more
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“Let’s eat, my friend”
The title of this column contains three punctuation marks; an apostrophe, the comma and the quotation marks. The whole intent of the phrase has a completely different meaning if the comma was not … more
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Not So Fine Print
There is a commercial running on television that has inspired me to write this column. It claims to offer people who have sleep apnea an easier option than the cumbersome CPAP machine with its head … more
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Birds of a feather
The title of this week’s Random Thoughts is lifted from an old English proverb. The complete proverb says that birds of a feather flock together. It means that people who share similar … more
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Ordering a Large Pi
Last Friday was Pi Day. It is a day where math lovers celebrate a concept that has roots going back to the astronomer Archimedes in 250 B.C. The simple way to express Pi is 22/7. However, when … more
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Daylight Come
Less than a week ago we experienced an event that many of us think is unnecessary. In fact, it throws some of us for a loop. It is called daylight saving   time and it throws me off kilter for a … more
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Get My Drift
Many years ago, I had an aunt who dated a guy that enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge of subjects that most people found odd. But he had a captive audience with me. I was open to hearing his theories … more
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Everyone Knows Its Windy
If you read the title of this column and the jukebox area of your brain that stores song lyrics has you humming the 1967 hit song:” Windy” by The Association; I apologize. Your brain … more
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Boxed In
Years ago, if you were inclined to place a wager on a sporting event you might have looked for a bookmaker. Hopefully you knew somebody who knew one that could be trusted to pay off if you won. But … more
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Forget Me Knots
One of my earliest memories was the morning I mastered the art of tying my shoes. Learning how to tie your shoelaces is not just a practical necessity. It is a big step in developing hand-eye … more
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Paper Cuts
This year I stayed up long enough to watch the ball drop for New Year’s in Times Square. Within an hour after the countdown, the news channels began another New Years Eve tradition. As the … more
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