Steve Jobs Arrives at Costco

The new Steve Jobs book arrives at Costco in Mountain View. They positioned it just inside the entrance, and in the 30 seconds I watched, a few copies got picked up.

Radiation Exposure Risks

Another about the risks associated with radiation released from nuclear plants.

Why I am not worried about Japan’s nuclear reactors. (via Morgsatlarge – blogorific.)

Informative post about Japanese nuclear reactors.

**Update** Latest update: Mar 14, 7.30 am EST. Thanks for your interest. Follow Josef on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/josefoehmen Short link to this page: http://bit.ly/joehmen There exists a copy of this post on Barry Brooks excellent blog, where you can still use the discussion function: http://bravenewclimate.com/2011/03/13/fukushima-simple-explanation/ Barry does an excellent job of keeping up with current events. Make sure to check for upd … Read More

via Morgsatlarge – blogorific.

Tokyo Buildings Swaying

These are not small buildings.

Japan Earthquake Building Motion

About half way through the video you can see the motion of the building as it sways. Pretty amazing flexibility.

 

Reaction to Japan Earthquake (NSFW)

This guy’s reaction is funny.

Khan Academy TED Talk

Salman Khan’s 2011 TED talk. He give an update on where the Khan Academy has evolved to, including a demonstration project ongoing with Los Altos schools.

Blue Economy Breaks Down

A post by Walter Russel Mead on how he believes we are moving from a ‘blue’ economic model, and some of the changes that will occur.

The Horsemen Cometh: Mustangs

http://www.rightnetwork.com/flash/RIGHT_VideoPlayer.swf?videoID=860061766&contentType=Episode

Northwestern Class

Controversy over sex toy demonstration during Northwestern Class.

The optional presentation last Monday, attended by about 120 students, featured a naked non-student woman being repeatedly sexually stimulated to the point of orgasm by the sex toy, … [1]

Other suprising details:

The 600-person course, taught by psychology Prof. John Michael Bailey, is one of the largest at NU. [1]

Interested attendees were warned five to 10 times about the intense nature of the demonstration, said McCormick senior Nick Wilson, who was present for the after-class event. He estimated at least 20 students began “trickling out” due to the warning. [1]

No mention of the formerly named Dyche Stadium.