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July 16, 2011
by James Reyes
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Not-so-starry night over Dubai

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Here is a really great photo today at NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day site. Click to enlarge. A starry night over the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is really not so starry. In fact, the Moon is the only celestial beacon to … Continue reading →

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Categories: Architecture, Photos, Science, Technology | Tags: Astronomy, Dubai, Khalifa Tower, Moon, United Arab Emirates | Permalink

July 15, 2011
by James Reyes
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My initial impressions of Google+

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I have been using Google+ for a couple of weeks now. Although I have reservations about Google being my one-stop hub for everything Internet, on its own Google+ is far better than Facebook for managing interactions with different groups of … Continue reading →

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Categories: Technology | Tags: Blogging, Facebook, Google, Google Plus, Social Media, Twitter | Permalink

June 21, 2011
by James Reyes
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Rocketplane could fly from Paris to Tokyo in 2.5 hours

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… and it’s clean. Read more at Discovery News.

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Categories: Technology | Tags: Aviation | Permalink

December 30, 2010
by James Reyes
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Some things cost more than you realize

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When we shop at Wal-Mart or any other mass discount retailer in pursuit of low prices we are paying below the true cost of the item.  The difference in cost is passed on to a worker who is in many … Continue reading →

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Categories: Civil Rights, Education, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Politics, Technology | Tags: Child labor, Global trade, MTV, Wal-Mart | Permalink

December 20, 2010
by James Reyes
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Al Franken: The Most Important Free Speech Issue of Our Time

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I applaud Senator Franken for his leadership on the critical issue of net neutrality. This issue is not getting the visibility it deserves, considering what is at stake. This Tuesday is an important day in the fight to save the … Continue reading →

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Categories: Politics, Technology | Tags: Al Franken, Net Neutrality | Permalink

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