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COMPUTERS 
September 6, 2019 Raspberry Pi computer looks down on Earth
This is a neat image of Planet Earth, showing another beautiful day in the Mediterranean. The outlines of Italy, Corsica and Sardinia are unmistakable. The view to the west includes the Balearics. What’s interesting about the picture is that it was taken with a commercial off-the-shelf Raspberry Pi computer and camera. The UK satellite company […]
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ELECTRONICS 
June 14, 2019 The Sun Can Release ‘Superflares’ Which Could Disrupt Electronics on Earth. Should You Be Worried?
Superflares erupted from the Sun could disrupt electronics across the Earth, causing widespread black outs and shorting out communication satellites in orbit, scientists warn. Astronomers probing the edges of the Milky Way have in recent years observed superflares — huge bursts of energy from stars that can be seen from hundreds of light years away. […]
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ALL DEALS 
April 25, 2017 Earth Day 2017: All the Best Freebies and Deals
The latest in the never-ending lineup of days with freebies and deals is Earth Day, celebrated this Saturday, April 22. As you’d imagine, the promotions and giveaways have an eco-friendly twist—with most offers emphasizing healthy, sustainable products and practices. Evos: All customers get a free organic milkshake on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., […]
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COMPUTERS 
January 4, 2017 IT Computer Support of New York and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Bring Cloud Computing Down to Earth
New York, NY (PRESS RELEASE – July 18, 2010) – The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsor IT Computer Support of New York will present a seminar called “Technology Essentials for Small Business” on Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The seminar will be divided into four tracks. One will include […]
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NEWS 
April 13, 2016 Series of Supernovae Showered Earth With Radioactive Debris: Study
An international team of scientists has found evidence of a series of massive supernovae, or explosions after a star runs out of fuels and leads to creation of many radioactive heavy elements, near our solar system which showered the earth with radioactive debris millions of years ago. Debris that includes radioactive iron-60 in sediment and […]
