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A barrel of fun?

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So, yesterday, we described Bigelow’s first space venture. (Yes, FIRST.) Because space still matters- as does recognizing the dreams of science fiction are just tomorrow’s science and technology realities. Even though we have a government that seems to have lost the concept that spending money on government R&D returns manifold benefits to the economy. Because, if the government helps with basic research,  private industry picks up the ball and makes these concepts everyday tools for you and me.

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Impulse buy?

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I always am amazed at the plethora of junk at the CVS checkout counter. (Yes, Rite-Aid and Walgreens also have the same gazillion candy bars and gums.) Not so much at the grocery store anymore. Oh, there’s the occasional National Enquirer, soda pop, and a few candy bars, but not as many or as wide a choice as before. This doesn’t include the fact that more and more folks are getting their groceries delivered (and don’t set foot into the store itself).

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