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UofM Summer Camps

Posted on May 12, 2026 by dkohn96

The University of Memphis is home to more than 30 unique youth summer programs and camps serving children from age 3 through seniors in high school. They include sports, music, dance, STEM and other academics. They are a tremendous opportunity … Continue reading →

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K12 Robotics

Posted on May 11, 2026 by dkohn96

Editor’s Note: The following is my PERSONAL opinion on the state of K12 Robotics and does not reflect any organization, institution or entity other than myself. If you have been reading the news from FIRST Robotics and Lego and now … Continue reading →

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VEX Response #2

Posted on May 11, 2026 by dkohn96

May 11, 2026 Dear Teams, Effective immediately, the official platform for all VEX Robotics event registration, team management, and competition administration is: https://events.vex.com While the web address has changed, this is still the familiar registration platform and experience you have … Continue reading →

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VEX Response to RECF

Posted on May 11, 2026 by dkohn96

May 10, 2026 Thank you for the extraordinary role you play in delivering VEX Robotics competitions for students, coaches, schools, volunteers, and communities worldwide. Event Partners are the foundation of the VEX Robotics ecosystem, and we are genuinely grateful for … Continue reading →

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How to Run ChatGPT Locally on Raspberry Pi with Ollama – RaspberryTips

Posted on May 11, 2026 by dkohn96

https://raspberrytips.com/chatgpt-ollama-raspberry-pi/

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Link-A-Link | The 3D Printable Modular Arm Mounting System by 3D Printing Builds — Kickstarter

Posted on May 11, 2026 by dkohn96

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dprintingbuilds/link-a-link-a-3d-printable-modular-boom-arm-system

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RECF announcement

Posted on May 11, 2026 by dkohn96

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AivGMmmVJ/ For nearly twenty years, the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) has worked in close partnership with VEX Robotics to build a strong foundation for STEM education and competitive robotics. We are incredibly proud of what has been accomplished … Continue reading →

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REC Foundation no longer runs vex events – VEX V5 General Discussion – VEX Forum

Posted on May 10, 2026 by dkohn96

https://www.vexforum.com/t/rec-foundation-no-longer-runs-vex-events/146301 I have not been able to verify this email independently, but will post further when I can verify.

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Allan J. McDonald – Wikipedia

Posted on May 10, 2026 by dkohn96

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_J._McDonald

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CBS News Radio: A beacon of broadcast journalism signs off – CBS News

Posted on May 10, 2026 by dkohn96

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-radio-a-beacon-of-broadcast-journalism-signs-off/

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