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Political Parties are not the Answer By Bob Branco   Since the founding of our country, we’ve always had political parties. For most of our history, our two main parties have been democrats and republicans. I am not going to explain my thoughts on what political parties are [ Continue to post page ]

From a Frustrated Red Sox Fan By Bob Branco April 6, 2019   When the equipment truck left Fenway Park for Florida before Spring Training, I am wondering if there was room in the truck for a big box of Pampers. Based on what happened during Spring Training and the first 9 [ Continue to post page ]

Electronics in the Classroom; How Much is Too Much By Bob Branco March 14, 2019   I have said this before, but I think it’s appropriate for me to say it again here based on this topic. Though modern technology is fascinating and helps many of us accomplish things in a [ Continue to post page ]

  Federal Bureaucracy at its Best By Bob Branco March 2, 2019   Within the year, we are required to obtain a new federal identification card. In my city, this ID card will be offered by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, as long as we give them the necessary paperwork [ Continue to post page ]

Federal Bureaucracy at its Best By Bob Branco March 2, 2019   Within the year, we are required to obtain a new federal identification card. In my city, this ID card will be offered by the Registry of Motor Vehicles, as long as we give them the necessary paperwork required. [ Continue to post page ]

Marty, the Robot; the Beginning of an Economic Armageddon By Bob Branco February 24, 2019   We’ve all heard about how robots are gradually entering the work force in order to perform many jobs, jobs that people do. I think robots are fascinating. They are fun to watch. [ Continue to post page ]

Political Parties are not the Answer By Bob Branco February 4, 2019   Since the founding of our country, we’ve always had political parties. For most of our history, our two main parties have been democrats and republicans. I am not going to explain my thoughts on what [ Continue to post page ]

The Perception of President Trump By Bob Branco January 25, 2019   I guess it depends on who you talk to. Most supporters of President Trump and his policies will tell you that he would never take any federal subsidies away from people who deserve them. After all, that’s [ Continue to post page ]

  LAWYER NETWORK PUTS NEW SPIN ON EMPLOYING THE BLIND by Bob Branco January 11, 2019   When it comes to the blind population, finding a job is a job in itself. This is why when something tempting comes along, some of us can’t help giving it a try.   On [ Continue to post page ]

New York Yankees and Yom Kippur By Bob Branco September 19, 2018   When I first heard about what the Yankees were planning to do, it was obvious to me that they have a high regard for the Jewish population in New York. I’m not saying that nobody else has a similar regard, [ Continue to post page ]

Saluting the Flag By Bob Branco July 13, 2018   Several days ago, there was a meeting of our local amateur radio club. According to what I heard, the President of the club administered the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag prior to meeting business. When one of the members [ Continue to post page ]

The Future of the American Economy By Bob Branco March 9, 2018   Are jobs going away? Think about it. Think of the professions that are going in the direction of automation. We keep hearing about driverless cars, robotics, automated ordering of food, self service cash [ Continue to post page ]

How to Prevent Mass Shootings By Bob Branco March 9, 2018   Every time a mass shooting takes place in this country, there is always a debate about how to protect ourselves from further violence. As I present both sides to this intriguing discussion, along with my own [ Continue to post page ]

Having Patience By Bob Branco February 17, 2018   As blind people, we are often asked by the sighted population about how we do things. While some questions are sincere, others are downright ridiculous. Never the less, we have to keep in mind that some people are [ Continue to post page ]

Discipline in Question By Bob Branco   I’m sure that when most of you were young children, you were punished by your parents from time to time. Punishment takes on many forms, such as spanking, time out, or removing something that the child enjoys. Though I don’t believe in [ Continue to post page ]

Internet Radio By Bob Branco   Many of you have read my recent articles about internet radio and how it’s believed that it will take over the radio industry. As you also know, I pointed out why that’s not possible, because there is a lot of work that goes into attracting a [ Continue to post page ]

Talk Show Host Suspended for Insulting Tom Brady’s Daughter   As the super bowl fast approaches, Tom Brady, the quarterback for the New England Patriots, decided to produce a video on social media called “Tom Vs Time.” The video allows you to be a part of Brady’s life beyond [ Continue to post page ]

No More Racism By Bob Branco   When God had everything else in place, He decided to create the human race. There are males and females, but that’s not all. Some are short, while others are tall. Some have straight hair, while others have curly. Most people are [ Continue to post page ]

Email Address, bobbranco93@gmail.com www.brancoevents.com/category/recent-news   The Best Video Camera for the Blind By Bob Branco   Before I describe this outstanding video camera, I want to make it clear that it wasn't designed for blind people. It just [ Continue to post page ]

Patriotism in Sports By Bob Branco   I’d like to think that I am a true American patriot. As early as Kindergarten, I learned some of the most popular patriotic songs. In a way, these songs were forced on us, but it didn’t matter. Though I didn’t know what some of the words [ Continue to post page ]

10 Pins and a Smile By Bob Branco   Since I was a child, one of my favorite sports that I knew I could participate in was bowling.  What helped in the beginning was that I had usable sight, so that when I rolled a bowling ball down a lane, I could see the pins fall.  At the [ Continue to post page ]

Chain Email By Bob Branco   I am totally amazed at the faith that some people have in chain emails.  Who originated them, and why?  This morning I received a forwarded letter which asked me to read it in its entirety and pass it along to 5 other people.  If I did this, my [ Continue to post page ]

Email address, bobbranco93@gmail.com Web site, www.brancoevents.com/category/recent-news   Ground Hog Day Means Nothing By Bob Branco   I'm sure most of you are familiar with the significance of Ground Hog Day. As the tradition goes, if the ground hog sees his [ Continue to post page ]