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Navigating through a space traffic jam

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  Navigating through a space traffic jam The Space Tourist Chronicles  podcast Trapped in a cosmic gridlock, navigating space felt less like an adventure and more like rush hour back home. Ahead, the opulent cruise liner, The Stellar Serpent, dominated the view, its countless portholes gleaming with the carefree anticipation of its occupants. We were surrounded by a frenzy of vessels, from elegant private yachts to bulky cargo freighters, all vying for position, their navigation lights impatiently flickering like agitated fireflies. Our Subi yearned to escape, but felt anchored. Katcha, usually composed, emitted a low growl. Our frustration mounted. This jockeying for position was proving expensive. The Subi’s guidance system incessantly blared “Collision Alert (Minor),” each warning was complemented by a blast of avoidance energy. Days seemed to crawl by, the euphoria of the Kepler Kiss now a fading memory. This wasn't the boundless exploration we'd paid for; nothing is worse...

This is an exciting time to teach with technology

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EXCITING TEACHOLOGY “ Tablets will change education this year and in the future because they align neatly with the goals and purposes of education in a digital age . Direct access to 24/7 information - anywhere anyplace take advantage of the many resources available through iTunes University a mobile learning solution a focus on accessing media-rich learning content and resources. its an gadget world - 150,000+ iPhone and iPod Touch apps Economics - Bloomberg Art - Brushes Astronomy GoSkyWatch Planetarium . Science The Elements: A Visual Exploration Early Childhood The Elements: A Visual Exploration Learn Spanish Hello-Hello.com Research WolframAlpha Dictionary Dictionary.com Scrabble Scrabble for iPad and then ANDROID & LINUX is yet to hit - more to come. these devices will succeed because: They are about productivity — Learning is about doing and, increasingly, about doing both in and out of the traditional classroom. In the 21st century...