Roger Chambers
Roger Chambers is a regsitered nurse, working in geriatric nursing for over 30 years. Since 1997 he has tended a large organic garden at his urban home. He has traveled widely in the US and Canada, Europe and Latin America..
He has had several articles in hobby publications on shortwave radio, and several poems in local arts journals and newspapers. An avid fan of birds and the Adirondack Mountains, at present he is largely focused on natural seasonal changes, holidays, and associated local fairs and festivals.
Roger resides in the beautiful Mohawk Valley of Upstate New York.
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He has had several articles in hobby publications on shortwave radio, and several poems in local arts journals and newspapers. An avid fan of birds and the Adirondack Mountains, at present he is largely focused on natural seasonal changes, holidays, and associated local fairs and festivals.
Roger resides in the beautiful Mohawk Valley of Upstate New York.
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Graduate of Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY with an A.A.S. in Nursing, 1979.Interests
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What Do Democrats Believe In?Compromise is needed between Republicans and Democrats. But how can compromise come about with an opposition that implies (or shouts) that liberals are anti-American and evil? To succeed, Democrats need to more effecively state their case.
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What Do Republicans Believe In?Because the Republican Party is a broadly based party, the party platform is couched in generalities, with few specifics so as not to offend anyone. But what do Republicans really believe? And who is most likely to be a Republican?
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What is a Libertarian?Libertarians and Tea Party Activists both generally support smaller government, less regulation, and lower taxes. However, socially conservative Tea Party supporters are not truly Libertarian.
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The Rent is Too Damn High Debate for GovernorA diverse group of candidates for New York's Governor met in a rather unusual political debate two weeks before the election. Was this democracy at work, or political farce?
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Food Preparation for BackpackingCareful planning, with a mixture of ready to eat and dehydrated foods can assure being well fed while on a wilderness camping trip. -
Solo BackpackingSome say, "Never camp alone . . . it's too dangerous." Others prefer to hike or camp alone, at least on occasion. Using these common sense guidelines can help make your next solo trek a safe experience.
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Cascade Lake and the Perseid Meteor ShowerCascade Lake, near Eagle Bay, New York, provides opportunities to enjoy the Adirondack wilderness year round. The trail is easy, the swimming is great, and there are open skies perfect for viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower of mid-August.
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Redeemer Cup Soccer Tournament Celebrates Community DiversityWorld Cup fever was celebrated in Utica, New York with the first annual Redeemer Cup in mid-June 2010. This tournament brought the international love of soccer to the community with 16 teams from the diverse local immigrant population.
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Backyard Astronomy Without a TelescopeTo see the night sky the same way the ancients did - without magnification - can still be a very rewarding experience. All one needs is a little planning, patience, and luck.
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Origins of Arbor Day, Earth Day, and May DayThese three spring holidays have merged in the public mind into a combination of spring clean-ups, tree plantings, flower festivals, and environmental awareness.
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Turkey and the European UnionWill Turkey soon become a full member of the European Union? Perhaps a "privileged partnership" as suggested by Germany would be mutually beneficial to the European Union and to Turkey, and perhaps better than the alternatives.
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General Casimir Pulaski DayPulaski Day, on October 11, commemorates General Casimir Pulaski. This Polish cavalry officer provided important assistance to Colonial forces during the American War for Independence.
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Should College Textbooks Be Free?While not exactly "free,' textbooks should be available to college students in an electronic format through the school-run digital library. This should be included in tuition fees.
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The Origins of May DayObserved on May 1, this mid-spring folk holiday is a fusion of Ancient Roman floral festivals and Celtic traditions celebrating the beginning of summer.
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Modern Earthquake TheologyDoes a happy medium exist between the fundamentalist view that earthquakes are the "wrath of God" and the Taoist's shrugged shoulders saying "Shit happens?" A look at the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 provides a clue.
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Earthquakes in Chile: A Brief HistoryLocated on the fault line of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, and part of the Pacific Rim "Ring of Fire," Chile has had more than its share of devastating earthquakes.
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Snow Shoeing at Rogers Environmental CenterThe Rogers Environmental Center in Sherburne, New York proved to be the best place to snow shoe in Central New York in the winter of 2009 - 2010.
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Queer Lake and the Perseid Meteor ShowerA trip to remote Queer Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York is an ideal place to observe a meteor shower away from city lights. -
Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival, Little Falls, NYA review of the Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival, held annually in September at Canal Place in picturesque Little Falls, New York.
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Molly of the MohawksA review of the premier of this opera by Augusta Cecconi-Bates as well as a brief description of this important regional rural theater in Earlville, New York.
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The Iroquois Origins of Maple SyrupHistorical references to Indians knowing about maple sap / syrup, including legends of its origins. Methods of Indian collection of sap and distillation into syrup. This legacy lives today with Maple Weekends in New York State.
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March Maple Weekends in New YorkA review of a visit there during Maple weekends in March 2009 with brief review of their operations and maple syrup production
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St. Patrick's Day ParadeA brief history of this parade going back over 30 years, including brief comments about parades in 2008 and 2009
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March Maple WeekendsThe significance of maple sap and syrup production in New York State, leading to statewide celebration of the season with maple weekends.
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The Vernal Equinox and the Moon of the WormA summary on spring's variable weather, the equinox's relation to Easter, daylight saving time, cabin fever and spring fever, the indian moons and a short poem.
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Prague: A City of Opera and Classical MusicClassical music in Prague, with an emphasis on opera, Mozart, Dvorak and Smetana.