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Pandemics. Pandemics have been discussed since 2003 and the SARS (South Asian Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak. Since the 1919 Spanish Flu Pandemic t he world has not seen such a deadly flu The Spanish Flu killed 50 million people or 1 in every 20 in the world. Pandemics. Pandemics.
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Pandemics Pandemics have been discussed since 2003 and the SARS (South Asian Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak Since the 1919 Spanish Flu Pandemic the world has not seen such a deadly flu The Spanish Flu killed 50 million people or 1 in every 20 in the world
Pandemics Source: Vancouver Sun June 12, 2013 Source: Wall Street Journal –June 26, 2012 ppA3
Pandemics Source: TC May 19, 2013
Pandemics H7N9
Pandemics Mandatory Flu Shots Resurgence of H1N1 Source: Epoch Times-May16-22, 2013 Source: Saanich News August 29, 2012
Pandemics Work At Staying Healthy Or Pay the Price Source: LA Times – April 25, 2013
Pandemics Desruptive Technologies Source; Globe & Mail – January 7, 2013
Technology Innovation Drives Demand Is This A Pen Collection?
Technology This will replace your PC in the near future
Technology Good-Bye Laptop
Technology 3D Printing
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Technology Source: TC July 2, 2013
Technology Obsolete It Required Moving Parts
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Technology Source: Popular Science July 2013
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Robotics Human Augmentation: Ekso Skeleton EksoBionics, a spin-off from Berkeley's robotics lab, has received research grants from the DOD and licensed technology to Lockheed Martin, in connection with its body-enhancing robot, Ekso Skeleton. Originally intended to help soldiers in the field in terms of strength, endurance, and surviving catastrophic wounds, Ekso Bionics markets its technology commercially as an aid to paraplegics. Assists Human Movement Provides Added Strength Suitable for Paraplegics
Robotics You think running a marathon is tough? Try running a marathon wearing a 40-lb exoskeleton strapped to your lower body. And try doing it without the use of your legs. It took her 16 days, but 32-year-old Claire Lomas has done it. On May 8, she crossed the finish line of a race that began on April 22, greeted by crowds of supporters as she emerged from under an arch of red balloons at the marathon’s end. Lomas, who is paralyzed from the chest down, wore a “bionic” suit designed to allow people with lower-limb paralysis to walk and stand, which helped her cover about two miles a day. The ReWalk suit, designed by Israeli firm Argo Medical Technologies, was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (and, TV watchers will note, featured on an episode of Glee) . It costs about $70,000
Robotics Source: L A Times 2013-05-06
Robotics Source: TC-2013-05
Robotics By 2015 Manufacturing Will Be returning to the United States But The Jobs Won’t Source: LA Times March 3, 2013
Robotics Source: LA Times March 3, 2013
Robotics Source: LA Times March 3, 2013
Economy Economic Impact Source: TC-2013-06-01
Economy Economic Impact
Economy Over 3 Years Jan 20, 2013 Source: TC-2013-06-01
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