With snow on the ground and a chill in the air, not to mention the American Birkebeiner coming up, ’tis the season for cross-country skiing. Our guest gives us some tips on how to get started. We also check out virtual afterlives, as Facebook announces new plans for the accounts of dead social media users, learn about the new proposed regulations for drones and cover this years short sturgeon fishing season.
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FAA Announces Proposed Regulations For Drones
On Sunday the Federal Aviation Administration released proposed regulations for drones. President Obama also issued an Executive Order to address privacy concerns about unmanned aircrafts. An expert discusses the proposed rules and how they could affect the future of commercial and recreational drone use.
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Wisconsin Life: Cross-Country Skiing In Wisconsin
Cross-country skiing is a favorite winter pastime for Wisconsinites of all ages. We talk to an expert about how to get started, and where to explore the state’s abundance of well-maintained trails.
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Remembering The Dead–On Facebook
Facebook has a new policy for the pages of deceased users of the site–allowing designated people to manage their pages as memorials. An expert on virtual afterlives looks at what this means for the way we remember the dead.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Karl Christenson Producer
- Gregory S. McNeal Guest
- Chad McGrath Guest
- Candi Cann Guest
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