Mixed blessings of progress in American tech history
Mike Deupree notes the PC tops a 30 year breakthroughs survey, but warns progress brings drawbacks. He cites copier, microwave, fax, ATM, digital clocks and more, arguing modern devices save time by keeping us waiting for fixes, while preserving links to past language and habits.
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Nobel laureate Menchu praises Native peoples in Saskatoon conference
Rigoberta Menchu addressed about 400 attendees in Saskatoon praising indigenous peoples and urging peace dignity and justice for the continents aboriginal populations. She spoke through a translator about clarifying the way for aboriginal and all people. Debbie Gibson donated 5000 to Gail Shollars family after the New Jersey kidnapping and murder. Prince Charles marked his 44th birthday at home. Diana continued solo duties in Paris. A Michigan white supremacist group urged Detroit area theaters to ban Malcolm X, arguing the film would incite racism.
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Lend Me A Tenor at Old Creamery Theatre Amana
Theater listings include Lend Me A Tenor by Old Creamery Theatre Company at Price Creek Stage Amana Visitors Center 3 p.m. Tickets 12.50 seniors students groups 10.50 children 6.50. Also Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up presented in Cascade High School gym 8 p.m. and A Christmas Carol at Center Point Urbana High School 2 p.m. with admission 3/2 dollars.
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Busy Week of Public Meetings Across Linn County
Linn County boards and city councils schedule sessions this week including the Board of Supervisors work sessions and luncheons, school boards in Marion and Cedar Rapids, zoning and planning commissions, and city council meetings in Mount Vernon Hiawatha Fairfax and Robins. Highlights include the Linn County Zoning Commission and the Linn-Mar Community School District merger forum at Linn-Mar High School.
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Linn County HRS Budget Committee Meeting Notice
Friday at 1 p.m. the Linn County Department of Human Resources Management Budget Committee meets in the second floor conference room Witwer Building. The notice lists the meeting time and location for public attendance and input.
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