Would you like to charge your mobile phone without ever having to plug into an electrical outlet? The University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University are both developing materials to enable the storage of energy inside clothing. Smart Planet correspondent Sumi Das explores the schools' work on "smart" clothes.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Solar plane takes first 24-hour flight
A solar-powered plane has succeeded in its first attempt at a 24-hour voyage. Taking off from Switzerland, the Solar Impulse HB-SIA hit the skies on Wednesday powered only by the sun's energy. SmartPlanet shows you raw footage of the experimental plane in flight.
The WattStation: GE's new vehicle charging device
The WattStation: GE's new vehicle charging device
Product designer Yves Behar talks about the design aesthetic behind a new vehicle charging station he created for General Electric. Behar explains how users will interact with the device and connect to the smart grid to power their vehicles in the future. GE expects to make the new device available globally in 2011.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Foraging for a Highland feast
Foraging for a Highland feast
Off-grid living and foraging expert Emma Magenta shows Michael Tait how to gather and prepare a feast of shellfish, wild garlic and edible seaweed on Scotland's north west coast.
Music performed by Mairearad Green. For more information see www.mairearadgreen.com
TALKS Naif Al-Mutawa: Superheroes inspired by Islam
About this talk
In "THE 99," Naif Al-Mutawa's new generation of comic book heroes fight more than crime -- they smash stereotypes and battle extremism. Named after the 99 attributes of Allah, his characters reinforce positive messages of Islam and cross cultures to create a new moral framework for confronting evil, even teaming up with the Justice League of America.
In "THE 99," Naif Al-Mutawa's new generation of comic book heroes fight more than crime -- they smash stereotypes and battle extremism. Named after the 99 attributes of Allah, his characters reinforce positive messages of Islam and cross cultures to create a new moral framework for confronting evil, even teaming up with the Justice League of America.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Coming Collapse of the Middle Class
Distinguished law scholar Elizabeth Warren teaches contract law, bankruptcy, and commercial law at Harvard Law School. She is an outspoken critic of America's credit economy, which she has linked to the continuing rise in bankruptcy among the middle-class. Series: "UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures" [6/2007] [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 12620]
Sunday, July 18, 2010
The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Alain de Botton; renowned essayist, philosopher and founder of `The School of Life` examines the nature and function of work
(Apr 9, 2009 at the RSA)
Most of our waking hours are spent at work, and yet we rarely challenge the basic assumptions that lie behind this time-consuming, life-altering activity.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
iPhone 4
Apple Admits iPhone 4 Issues 7/16/2010 3:16:17 PM
Following an Apple event that had both iPhone and non-iPhone users alike waiting to see what the company would say about its recent spate of issues, WSJ's Geoffrey Fowler gives Simon Constable and Lauren Goode the highlights from inside the event. Did Steve Jobs' presentation remedy the problems? MarketWatch's Rex Crum also joins.
IPhone 4 Press Conference Reaction 7/16/2010 3:16:22 PM
Apple held a press conference to discuss "Antennagate" and the iPhone 4. Eric Savitz from Barron's gives his first impressions right after the event.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs: "Give Everybody A Free Case" 7/16/2010 3:53:22 PM
Apple CEO Steve Jobs compares iPhone 4 antenna performance to other smartphones, and offers a free bumper case to iPhone users.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Top Gear: BBC: Challenge to cross The Channel in Car Boats! - Top Gear
Hilarious challenge from the Top Gear boys as they attempt to cross the Channel to France in their brilliant but useless new model home-made amphibious cars.
Don't forget to hit 'view in high quality' at the bottom right of the video to get the best picture. Visit http://www.topgear.com for all the latest news and reviews.
Top Gear - Car-Boat Challenge - BBC
A chance to see the Top Gear boys famous car-boat challenge! Will any of their amphibious converted cars survive the Top Gear challenges? Find out in this BBC automobile video clip.
Jon Scieszka (The True Story of the Three Little Pigs)
Jon Scieszka (The True Story of the Three Little Pigs)
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Jon Scieszka (which rhymes with Fresca) is the playful and cheeky author behind "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales". In these exclusive audio and video interviews with Reading Rockets, Jon Scieszka talks about his "weird" style and his concern about boys and reading. For more author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
"Stand by Me" - Andy, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora & Friends
CREDITS:
STAND BY ME
Andy - Vocals
Jon Bon Jovi - Vocals
Richie Sambora - Electric Guitar and Vocals
John Shanks - Acoustic Guitar
Don Was - Bass
Patrick Leonard - Keyboards
Jeff Rothchild - Drums
Tiffany Madadian and Nikki Lund - Background Vocals
Produced by Don Was & John Shanks
Recorded and Mixed by Jeff Rothchild at
Henson Studio C, Hollywood, CA
June 24, 2009
Thanks to Faryal Ganjehei
Written by Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller
Farsi lyric by Paksima Zakipour
Video Edited by Gemma Corfield
Mastered by Stephen Marcussen
U2 - Stand By Me ft. Bruce Springsteen
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