Saturday, May 28, 2016
The Real Clubhouse - South of the Border
A typical day in our south of the border homestead? Ay dios mios!
Zipline International
A Silicon Valley startup is using drones to deliver medicine and blood to patients in Rwanda, and it plans to expand to other countries by the end of the year. The company, Zipline International, announced this week that it will begin flying its drones in Rwanda in July, under a partnership with the government. the un-piloted autonomous vehicles will ferry supplies to hospitals and health centers across the tiny East African nation, forming what Zipline describes as the world's first drone delivery system to operate at a national scale. see more:
http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/5/11367274/zipline-drone-delivery-rwanda-medicine-blood
The news said that first responders could send a text request, and within minutes, medical supplies and blood could be delivered onsite by GPS, whether there were roads nearby, or not. Technology being used for very good things.
http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/5/11367274/zipline-drone-delivery-rwanda-medicine-blood
The news said that first responders could send a text request, and within minutes, medical supplies and blood could be delivered onsite by GPS, whether there were roads nearby, or not. Technology being used for very good things.
Friday, May 27, 2016
Poetry, and Words to Live By
Sent to me from Beejay:
She received this poem as an insert in a memorial card, upon the passing of a former boss and a long-time respected friend. She felt it was something worth sharing. I agree. It is a wonderful reflection, and an amazing poem.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
New Above Ground "Subway" to Debut in China
Have you seen this? New transportation set to roll out in China in the second half of this year. The main innovation of this "straddling bus" is that it runs above cars and under overpasses.
The TEB has the same functions as the subway, while the cost of construction is less than one fifth of building the infrastructure of a subway, according to the engineer in charge of the project. Construction is quicker and easier and can be finished in one year. It is predicted that it could reduce traffic congestion in large, congested cities by as much as 30 per cent.
Personally, I would freak out if it came up from behind and rolled over the top of me!
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Piggy Video
Every respectable short girl knows that you open the door, and climb up the shelves. This is so cute, and made me laugh. Persistence does pay off!
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Seven Word Collaborative Short Essay Writing Project
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The rules:
1. You write 7 words. No more... no less.
2. No limits, however, you have to wait until someone else writes before you can write again.
3. Be creative. Be silly. Have fun.
And the story starts here:
And continues, here: https://therealclubhouse.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-story-continues-chapter-2.html
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The :)short:) story continues... and has a life of its own.
Anna woke with a gasp. Her hair...
The rules:
1. You write 7 words. No more... no less.
2. No limits, however, you have to wait until someone else writes before you can write again.
3. Be creative. Be silly. Have fun.
And the story starts here:
And continues, here: https://therealclubhouse.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-story-continues-chapter-2.html
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The :)short:) story continues... and has a life of its own.
Anna woke with a gasp. Her hair...
Weekday Funny
They said we hit record temperatures today, but watch out for
Thursday.... it looks like we might get a bit uncomfortable!
Monday, May 23, 2016
TRC Data: May 16 - 22, 2016
They are making this easy on me. Nice little chart comes in the email weekly.
Have you noticed we already have over 1,700 page views?
Way to go!
Sunday, May 22, 2016
‘Sleepbus’ Provides Homeless Australians a Safe Place to Sleep
‘Sleepbus’ Provides Homeless Australians (and Their Pets) a Safe Place to Sleep: An Australian man has raised $100,000 to convert buses into mobile shelters, that can each give 22 people and their pets a safe, comfortable night's sleep.
I found this website that posts good news: http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
This story is amazing. Funded by donation and supported by a Go Fund Me page. Why is the U.S. so far behind in humanitarian measures? Is our media to blame for this? The constant fodder of negative? Someone posted a comment that constant negative news impacts ones social view of the world. I couldn't agree more. If we all really cared about each other, we could do amazing things.
Community
We've been through a transition. A surprise transition. A sad transition. More than just a name change or web URL. With this change came growth, and strength. We have a choice. We have a voice.
I'm asking you to consider picking one of your friends. A close friend, an internet user friend. Someone who might be open to finding new friends. Send them a personal invitation to come see our new site. Ask them to leave a comment. Let them know that we are willing to accept them. New people bring new ideas and new life.
I have been amazed when looking at our data. (you know that has always been my job) We have been off the charts. We have already had 1,500 pageviews to the new site. We are stable, despite the shakeup. It is all because of you, and the common friendships we've built over the last 8 years. I am also so thrilled to have some people return, who had been less visible in the recent past.
And now for new and exciting business: Let me personally introduce you to my friend, Greg. We've farmed together and chatted via Facebook for years. We've never met in person, but he is like a brother to me, true blue and a great guy. Say hi to him... he is funny and smart and I'm sure if he chooses to stay, you will like him as much as I do. Thanks, Greg, for being brave enough to jump in the pool!
Now it is your turn... we are willing and waiting.
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