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Bonnie J. Buratti was working in Rome when we called to chat on International Women’s Day, which celebrates women’s accomplishments. She is certainly among Arroyoland’s (and the nation’s) superbly accomplished women. Buratti is a planetary astronomer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she is a senior research scientist supervising the Comets, Asteroids and Satellites Group. … Continue reading “JPL Senior Research Scientist Bonnie Buratti talks about traveling to the great beyond.”

Ihave a coffee problem. I love it. I drink too much of it. And I most surely have a caffeine addiction. But today I’m not talking about me (for once). My coffee problem has to do with you. You, America, and your obsession, addiction and love affair with the Keurig. Perhaps you thought that, since … Continue reading “Coffee pods are bad for you, your wallet and the planet.”

Apresidential budget is a statement of principle, a road map to an administration’s policy goals and its ideal funding levels for specific departments. And President Trump’s budget priorities would have a big impact on seniors in the coming decade if adopted by Congress. Here’s what you need to know: Trump’s proposal would reportedly cut funding … Continue reading “The president’s budget proposal will have a big impact on the elderly if Congress adopts it”