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Voyager 1 & 2 Are Still Flying!

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Do you remember the spacecraft Voyagers 1 & 2 when they were launched in 1977? After flying for over 40 years, both space probe’s goal is to study our solar system and beyond. They still communicate with NASA’s Deep Space Network on a daily basis and are expected to communicate for another 20 years. Many …

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The Age of Acceleration

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In 2007, the age of acceleration in technology happened practically overnight and changed the world forever. According to author Tom Friedman’s latest book “Thank You For Being Late,” three major acceleration forces included 1) market forces (globalization and price collapse of connectivity making the Internet and computers cheaper, 2) mother nature affecting our environment and …

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