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Jamie L. Manser

Annie Banannie

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Sweet and ferocious Annie. We cared for her in her retirement, as her Daddy Brian Maloney moved to San Fran and wanted her to be in a loving home with a fortified yard. Annie was a renowned escape artist who managed to go on several adventures in our Armory Park neighborhood when a gate or fence was accidentally left open. She always got back home because our neighbors were excellent at helping returning dogs to their humans. We loved living in that 'hood.    ] … [Read more...]

Harmful Alcohol Use Rising During Pandemic, UArizona Health Sciences Researchers Say

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(Originally published by U of A Health Sciences on Feb. 15, 2021.) A study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry found hazardous alcohol use increased monthly for those under stay-at-home orders. TUCSON, Ariz. — The ongoing pandemic has had a significant and alarming trend of increased alcohol use and abuse – especially among younger adults, males and those who have lost their jobs – according to a new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences … [Read more...]

Solar Oven Construction with Scott Kerr

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Heya Scott, I’ve been digging into our shared experiences, and was excited to find this June 2012 article in Zocalo Magazine. You directed our collaborative solar oven building project – done in “the spirit of mathematical and culinary experimental fun!" Your carpentry and geometry skills were spot on! My written translation of the math, less so. But, I'm loving the last graf: Scott remarked, “I guess it would have been easier and less time consuming to buy one online.” I … [Read more...]