Author: George Fallar
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Trump Touts Background Checks Changes to Include Mental Illness
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In the wake of recent mass shootings, the debate over gun violence and background checks for weapons purchases in the U.S. is again prevalent. There is little legislative momentum for gun control, with the last significant legislation being the 1994 assault weapons ban. President Trump has indicated a potential shift in his position, suggesting an…
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A Big Day in Grammar School
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Week One Prompt:“Share some primary school memories.” I began my scholastic career at George Washington School in White Plains, NY. As you can see, it was easy walking distance from our house (now hidden by the tree canopy) on Todd’s Pond. When I was ready to head to fourth grade, Mom and Dad decided it…
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Arizona Teacher: I’ll Believe It When I See It
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The following is is the view of a teacher in Arizona with 15+ years of experience, one who has worked in multiple capacities in the Cave Creek Unified School District. The following are his words regarding the recent proposal from Governor Ducey in the face of the #RedForEd movement for more realistic salaries in Arizona…
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Debbie Lesko an Education Supporter? Not so much.
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Republican Debbie Lesko is running to replace her friend, disgraced US Representative Trent Franks, in the House of Representatives in an April 24 special election. Lesko enjoys the luxury of an extremely conservative District 8 that voted for the current president by a 21 point margin. Lesko’s Moderate Democrat Opponent Her opponent, Dr. Hiral Tipirneni…
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Signs of Corruption – Arizona’s 8th District
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The Debbie Lesko FEC investigation explained People are sick and tired of corruption, real and perceived, in Washington and local politics. Lesko Background Debbie Lesko is a politician running for congress from Arizona’s 8th district in a special election to replace Trent Franks. Her campaign is currently under investigation by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for an allegedly…
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Halo Smart Smoke and CO Detector
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UPDATE: Halo Smart Labs closed their doors in July, 2018. The devices are no longer for sale. The Halo Smart Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm is a hard-wired connected smoke and carbon monoxide detector. It has a rechargeable backup battery the manufacturer claims will last for ten years. If you need a battery ONLY detector,…
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Logitech Harmony Smart Control is a Home Run
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We’ve had our Logitech Harmony Smart Control hub and remote for a long time, long enough that it isn’t even for sale anymore in the configuration we have. The remote is so old the printing is wearing off the remote. What We Needed and Wanted Our requirements for a “universal remote” are: Having tried a few universal…
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Samsung SmartThings Hub (v2) – Really Good
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The most common challenge to automate a home is tying pieces together from multiple vendors and the Samsung Smarthings hub is up to the challenge. The SmartThings hub is the best combination of ease of use and interoperability on the market today. Installation and setup of the hub is simple, although your grandmother might need…