My tech education gap from a family of young coders
Samantha Perry, Lifestyles editor of the Daily Telegraph, recalls watching her 12 year old nephew assemble a new computer while she lagged behind in tech. Her relatives, including Rusty Shawn Jennifer Jason and April, navigate html bitmap motherboards and MP3s with ease. She notes how the kids surpassed her in desktop publishing online file transfer and general digital savvy, while she learned later at work.
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Bluefield man helped spark space race for moon landing
Tazewell Virginia native Bill Greever, an engineer with the Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Alabama, helped develop early U S space capabilities after Sputnik. He worked on Juno I and II projects and contributed to nose cone design and unmanned moon shots while collaborating with Wernher von Braun and Hermann Oberth, recalling Kennedy’s 1961 moon pledge and the race to build a vehicle to reach the moon.
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United States
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Moon
Earth
Back yard inspiration for photographers by Rick Sammon
A AP Special Features piece argues that photographers struggle to find fresh images in familiar hometowns. It uses Key West and Boston as examples, noting that photographers travel abroad for exotic subjects yet can train their eye locally. The article encourages overcoming shyness and simply going out to shoot nearby scenes for practice and discovery.
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National Geographic
Galapagos
Africa
Thailand
Indonesia
Nepal
India
Fiji
Europe
Make the most of air conditioning
Family Circle advises efficient cooling by placing window units on shade sides or adding an awning, pruning vegetation, keeping vents clear, and using clean or disposable filters monthly. Use a timer to pre-cool rooms and pair with fans to direct or distribute cooled air effectively.
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Family Circle Magazine
Tropical splendor graces Rio fashion show dresses
A model wears a flowing halter dress in vivid tropical colors during Rio de Janeiro's spring summer fashion show on July 16. Designers showcase clothes from their summer and spring collections at the annual event, highlighting bright palettes and tropical flair.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
YM Fall Fashion For Teens From YM Magazine
YM Magazine highlights top fall styles for teens including animal prints fake furs and crocodile textures. Corduroy becomes bold with studs bright stripes and techno tees. Sport inspired gear pairs with leg warmers and disco accessories. Plaid tartans mix with rocker tees. Patchwork textures and shiny accents complete the look.
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Plaid Power
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