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new space locations

Posted on May 29, 2013 by peter bell

The phrases “NewSpace” or “new space” are catch-all descriptors that refer to a set of ideas and a collection of companies that are revolutionizing the way humans view space travel by privatizing space exploration for entrepreneurial advancement. The proponents of NewSpace are as varied in their ability, intention, and methods as any other nascent industry, but […]

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The Life and Locations of Nikola Tesla

Posted on February 24, 2012 by peter bell

Nikola Tesla was a genius who spoke eight languages, had over 300 patents, and whose work fundamentally changed the nature of technological society.  He also died alone and penniless in a New York hotel room.  While this blog post can’t possibly explain how his story ended up this way, we can take a brief look […]

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Steve Jobs Locations: Part 2: Starting a Global Corporation 101

Posted on January 6, 2012 by peter bell

After returning from India, Steve Jobs settled into the culture of computing in a burgeoning Silicon Valley.  Steve Wozniak had taken a job at Hewlett-Packard (HP), while simultaneously working on his design for a new computer that would become the Apple I.  Both Jobs and Woz were attending meetings at the Homebrew Computer Club at […]

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Steve Jobs Locations: Part 1 : The Wonder Years

Posted on December 22, 2011 by peter bell

There may be a need to clarify the Steve Jobs entries that have been showing up on popturf lately.  In the interest of brevity, I will cut to the chase.  Steve Jobs has had a profound impact on all of the categories covered in this website. The transformative effects that the iPhone, iPod and iTunes […]

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