Tag Archives: hobbies

For one group of men, Arthur Ashe Jr. is more than a tennis superstar and internationally recognized crusader for human rights and bringing awareness and resources to the AIDS epidemic. For them, he is also the boyhood pal they went … Continue reading →

Plane contrails have been found to increase heat in the upper atmosphere. NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images By Katie CameroJun. 28, 2019 , 11:20 AM The aviation industry has long been criticized for its large environmental footprint, particularly its climate-warming carbon emissions. But … Continue reading →

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Members of a model plane club are taking their love for their hobby to new heights. The River City Radio Controllers have an airfield at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park called Bill Fluke Field. More than 150 … Continue reading →

Photo: James Loesch (Flickr) The climate impact of flying isn’t just about carbon emissions. The contrails that airplanes create also influence the temperature of our atmosphere—and a new study finds that impact is set to grow in a big way. … Continue reading →

This is an exciting time for public libraries as we increase our program offerings to meet the seasonal interests and needs of our communities. For children’s librarians, this means keeping kids reading during the summer both for the simple fun … Continue reading →

Filson‘s ‘Above Alaska’ film highlights the meaning behind this land for those who live and work here, and the reasons why so many make the move north. Bush Pilot Michael Gold joins this conversation by sharing with us his story … Continue reading →

Robert Hatfield Judd April 17, 1927 – May 29, 2019 Longtime Marin resident, Robert “Bob” Judd died peacefully in his sleep at his Mill Valley home on May 29, 2019. The retired consulting engineer, UC Berkeley graduate, and member of … Continue reading →