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Putin’s War – There is No Place for Violence in a Modern World

Posted on April 6, 2022
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Yesterday, watching a special presentation of Mr. Zelinskyy’s comedy show Servant of the People (on Vision TV Tuesday to Thursday at 10:00 PM or streaming on VisionTV.ca and Netflix). Lyn and I lamented at the stark differences in Kyiv then and now. Though life imitates art in this case, Putin...Read more

Developing Robotics Skills for 2022 FRC Season

Posted on October 26, 2021
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A few days ago, I read a post that another team was developing skills to build a telescoping climber. I find this interesting because we too have been developing a telescoping climber. (I’ll add pictures to this post later…) We are using three tubes, two PCV of larger diameter and...Read more

Broken Wheel Award

Posted on October 9, 2021
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Many of the robotics team members have graduated so this is a rebuilding year for our team — for many other teams too! Regrettably, the STEMley Cup competition is again cancelled (would have been November, 2021). So, our focus shifts to the 2022 season, we do want to engage team...Read more

Afghan Girls Robotics Team

Posted on August 18, 2021
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“Our neighbours thought I was the reason for my father’s death. They said that if I had not been on the robotics team, this might not have happened to him.” “I always listen to my own calling. I think I must represent not only my own voice and beliefs, but...Read more

Video Production and Camtasia Studio

Posted on August 11, 2021
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Though I was reasonably competent in the use of (earlier) versions of Camtasia Studio, I did take advantage of the certification courses accompanying the upgrade to Camtasia Studio 2021. This week, I completed two Camtasia 2021 certifications (1, 2). I learned much by doing so and expect to continue to try some...Read more

Robotics for 2021-2022

Posted on August 1, 2021
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I look forward to the upcoming academic year teaching Grade 9 and a Grade 11 Robotics courses and with the anticipated return to First Robotics (FRC) competitions. There is much for the team to do both before the kit-and-kickoff on January 8, 2022 and after. I long ago realized that...Read more

Covid-19 CRAAP Analysis – What Constitutes Credible Data?

Posted on July 19, 2021
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No, the Earth is not flat because a Flat Earth society says it is. Nor are vaccinations infused with microchip tracking devices as legions of crazies assert. Too many people are informationally off the grid, willingly accepting of the pseudoscience or outright false science promoted by various sources. Regrettably, too...Read more

Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada’s First Indigenous Governor General

Posted on July 7, 2021
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CBC News, www.cbc.ca This is fabulous news indeed! My fervent hope is that she also advises the Government of Canada on improving matters relating to the land, preservation of natural resources and improving the lives of all Canadians, particularly those in remote places of the North and Indigenous Canadians....Read more

You would have been 36 today…

Posted on April 24, 2021
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Nichole, we all miss you. You left us too soon. I wish you had reached out more so we could help with your internal struggles. When I read this, I am reminded of you. When I die Give what’s left of me away To children And old men that wait...Read more

Global Warming — Time to Act is Now!

Posted on April 7, 2021
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Two eloquent speakers — the time to heed their message is now…Read more