Talk of the Towns 9/24/10

Producer/Host: Ron Beard, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Topic: Maine’s Invasive Species
In general, what are invasive species? When did we begin to take notice of them?
How do they find their way here, and why do they persist?
What are the broad implications of the various invasive species for Maine or other locales?

Guests:
Lois Berg Stack, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Ellie Groden, University of Maine Professor of Entomology
Roberta Hill, Maine Volunteer Lakes Monitoring Program

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Notes from the Electronic Cottage 9/23/10

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

A good day for some catch up to see what has developed on topics we’ve
discussed on past programs, like…

Does making your whereabouts known on social sites tell thieves you’re not
at home and effectively says “please rob me”? A case in New Hampshire sure
seems like it does.

Will an obtuse software court case deciding whether you actually own or only
license software you purchase make any difference in our lives? Hint: yup.

How do you feel about robots that can deceive humans as well as other
robots? Better decide because they are in labs now and may be coming to the
rest of the world soon.

Happy autumn!

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