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Steve Jobs Arrives at Costco

3in8 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:29:03 +0000

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

3in8 — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:18:09 +0000

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

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

3in8 — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:15:15 +0000

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

3in8 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:56:27 +0000

These are not small buildings.

Japan Earthquake Building Motion

3in8 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:51:03 +0000

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)

3in8 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:48:57 +0000

This guy’s reaction is funny.

Khan Academy TED Talk

3in8 — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:07:38 +0000

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

3in8 — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:58:52 +0000

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

3in8 — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:38:53 +0000

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

Northwestern Class

3in8 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:53:33 +0000

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.