Because of the time needed for a radio signal from Earth to reach the rover -- about 14 minutes at Mars' currentposition -- "We don't command the rover with a joystick or a steering wheel in real time, " Tompkins said.
We haven't quite returned to the company's early days, but its currentposition is an uncannily familiar one where RIM has to bet the farm on a new project.
Emily Amici may have a better understanding of business, but if she can't find a job in her field of study, she'll have to settle with her currentposition as a waitress until she does.