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Saturday, June 29, 2024

What Ancient Romans Used Instead of Toilet Paper

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-ancient-romans-used-instead-of-toilet-paper

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Inside the US government’s brilliantly boring websites: You may not notice it, but your experience on any US government website is a carefully crafted experience.

https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/06/26/1093656/us-government-website-design-accessibility/

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Pooping on the Moon Is a Messy Business: If humans are to return to the moon, space agencies and governments need to figure out the legal, ethical, and practical dimensions of extraterrestrial waste management.

https://www.wired.com/story/pooping-on-the-moon-is-a-messy-business/

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I have a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Brigham Young University. In addition, I have a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Affairs from Virginia Tech. I have another Master's degree. This one is in Library Science (M.L.S.) from Emporia State University in Kansas. In my public administration studies I emphasized administrative ethics and administrative law. In library school I emphasized reference, especially using government documents and legal materials.
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