In our age of a shrinking globe and a growing dependence on technology there are those who fear a small, uniform world and a massive computer crash.
These are valid concerns, but case after case is being made for our global communications infrastructure, and hurricane Katrina showed everyone that being in touch means being flexible with technology.
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