TABLET TRACKING

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Some say computer scientist Alan Kay envisioned a KiddiComp; and developed the concept as a Dynabook in his invention. 

A personal computer for children of all ages was developed in 1972 which outlines functionality similar to that supplied via a laptop computer, or (in some of its other incarnations a tablet or slate.

N.Y. SECRET SPOTS

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The Empire State offers  hundreds of small areas and towns nestled in the city or hills and lakes that offer a great escapes.

CHRISTMAS IS NEAR

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Just in time for a change of paste. Welcome America’s Christmas tree as it arrives from MA to The Big Apple in NY.

TOP US GROWTH CITIES

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The largest one-year population increases.  The largest five-year population increases

1. Silver Spring, Maryland (12.86%).             Buckeye, Arizona (46.41%)

2. New Braunfels, Texas (12.49%).               Atascocita, Texas (38.56%)

3. Glen Burnie, Maryland (11.82%).               Lehi, Utah (36.65%)

4. Georgetown, Texas (11.34%).                    Goodyear, Arizona (34.97%)

THE PRICE OF NEWS

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Paywalls are destroying democracy. companies no longer show the news is a public service with current events and public affairs.

They appear to be in it for the profit margin using paywalls or an excessive amount of commercial blocks on the evening news.

When a perfect world order prevails, is like a home shared by all. Leaders are capable and virtuous. Everyone loves and respects the larger family that can disagree without name-calling or violence.

NOAA SNOW SHOW

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A Map released by NOAA Shows The United States of America is going to be Getting the Worst Snowstorms This Winter!

U.S. Winter Outlook: Warmer and drier South, wetter North. Drought relief likely in the Ohio River Valley and Great Lakes regions due to La Niña.

THE OLDEST PROFESSION

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it has been said the world’s oldest profession is hunting or farming, but I like to say that it is teaching wisdom and sharing knowledge.

Some believe Greedflation is responsible for the hike in the cost of living in recent years, and teachers have felt the greatest squeeze.

Unfortunately, financial pressures have long affected adjuncts, and substitute teachers, whose pay often falls well below a livable wage. But even those fortunate enough to have a tenured position might find themselves safe from economic forces.

MUSICAL ARTS

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Hello, how are you feeling lately? Please feel free to let us know by sending us an email to CityImages3@gmail.com

Have you ever suddenly heard a familiar tune or remembered a song over the airwaves that you once thoroughly enjoyed listening to?

These songs used to be played on the radio quite a bit, but have vanished. This artistic sound may not get the attention it once did.

REAL CLIMATE CHANGE

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As we know it is easy to just chalk every extreme weather event up to climate change, but the data tells us we cannot ignore it

there is a meteorological phrase that we often refer to this time of year: "As November goes, so goes the winter."  Meaning, the weather in November can often be an indicator of how the winter will go.

This raises the stakes even more over the next several weeks.

TRAVELING MAN

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After arriving from Habana, growing up on the East Coast, then living in Miami for years, I moved out west, now to LA and back to NYC.

Some things were easy to adjust to, like the climate and the differences in public transportation.Other things threw me off, like LA's chill attitude and the slower pace of Miami.