How close is Star Trek tech from reality? Part 4

In 1966 Captain James T. Kirk and the Starship Enterprise began to boldly go where nobody has gone before. The show was groundbreaking. Not only was it a rare case where a Hollywood studio asked for a second pilot but its cast broke racial and gender barriers. Key to what the crew of the Enterprise […]

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Why are they called cookies?

Cookies are one of the most popular treats during the holiday season and chances are when you say cookie this is what people think of most. But there are other cookies, particularly on your computer. So as you sit back during this holiday season we will explain where this term comes from. First, what exactly […]

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How close is Star Trek tech from reality? Part 3

In 1966 Captain James T. Kirk and the Starship Enterprise began to boldly go where nobody has gone before. The show was groundbreaking. Not only was it a rare case where a Hollywood studio asked for a second pilot but its cast broke racial and gender barriers. Key to what the crew of the Enterprise […]

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Computers and the Space Race

The space race of the 1950’s and 1960’s was one of the most pivotal events in the history of our planet. Mankind broke the bonds that held us on this world and set foot on another world. The best and the brightest of the United States and the Soviet Union competed to see who could […]

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Net Neutrality and the brave new world

Just in case you have been living under a rock or some remote location in the world one of the cores principles of Internet usage here in the United States has been repealed. On December 14 the FCC voted to repeal net neutrality regulations enacted under the Obama Administration in 2015 with a 3-2 vote […]

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How close is Star Trek tech from reality? Part 2

In 1966 Captain James T. Kirk and the Starship Enterprise began to boldly go where nobody has gone before. The show was groundbreaking. Not only was it a rare case where a Hollywood studio asked for a second pilot but its cast broke racial and gender barriers. Key to what the crew of the Enterprise […]

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The government is watching you

The CIA is an organization shrouded in secrecy. People either like them or hate them. They have been the subject of movies, TV shows, novels and video games and yet no one is really sure what their capabilities are. They are masters at lying and manipulation while at the same time are making an attempt […]

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Driving with Pokemon

A few years ago Pokemon Go took the world by storm. Though it has cooled off in recent times it is still a popular source of entertainment. Unfortunately not every user has used common sense while playing and what is doubly unfortunate is that some people have chosen to play the game while driving their […]

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How close is Star Trek tech from reality? Part 1

In 1966 Captain James T. Kirk and the Starship Enterprise began to boldly go where nobody has gone before. The show was groundbreaking. Not only was it a rare case where a Hollywood studio asked for a second pilot but its cast broke racial and gender barriers. Key to what the crew of the Enterprise […]

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