I've turned on the PING module...  however, does this work?

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Perhaps, albeit dated 1954...

What had happened today, 3 interesting news in one day? My last observation - ladies and gentlemen, the next generation of iPod

太空升降機15年內建成 | Space Elevator Concept Undergoes “Reel” World Testing

Never thought about this option for space travel.  I know the kind of creativity that I lack now…

估值780億 智利小島發現史上最大寶藏 | Robot reveals $10bn treasure haul

The greatest loss of Robinson is not his 4 years of captivation in the island, but his oversight of the world's greatest treasure just beneath his feet...

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The article doesn’t really provide an answer but just some random thoughts and facts as of this point in time.  However, it at least points out with some statistics showing that our perception of a tougher work life nowadays is real.  Previously, I was still wondering would it be simply selective memory (the old days in the 90’s are always better) that made us feel this way.  There was also a possibility that in the younger days, we were working in less important positions and thus less pressure.