Thursday, June 02, 2011
TEDxVancouver - Jack Horner - The Shape-Shifting Skulls of Dinosaurs
"The Shape-Shifting Skulls of Dinosaurs" will focus on our latest discoveries concerning how dinosaur skulls changed as they grew to adult hood, and why it is that some dinosaur species are actually juvenile growth stages of other species. I will illustrate how it is that scientists got it wrong to begin with, and how we figured it all out. The talk will concern field work, studies in morphology, and osteohistology (the microscopic study of bone)
Jack has published more than 170 professional papers, 9 popular books, and more than 100 popular articles. His book Digging Dinosaurs was described by New Scientist Magazine as one of the 250 most important science books of the 20th Century. Jack also directs the largest dinosaur field research program in the world. He was the technical advisor for Steven Spielberg on all of the Jurassic Park movies, and has worked with National Geographic, and The Discovery Channel on numerous dinosaur specials.
Jack is the Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies, and Regent's Professor of Paleontology at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian Institution, and an Honorary Research Fellow with the Natural History Museum in London.
About TEDx, x=independently organize event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-
organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep
discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized
events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event.
The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but
individual TEDx events are self-organized.*
(*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Microsoft Windows 8 for Tablets - Detailed Demonstration
A detailed demonstration of the new Microsoft Windows 8 for tablets at Computex 2011 in Taipei
HP May License webOS
At the D9 conference today, Hewlett-Packard CEO Leo Apotheker says the company is planning to make it available to its partners to provide mobility services to their customers
Andrew Mason Demos Groupon Now
Onstage at D9, Groupon CEO Andrew Mason demos Groupon Now, which is location-based offers that consumers use instantly, and talks about how it's different than what Google announced yesterday with Offers.
Fanhattan Demo
Fanhattan, formerly known as Vuze, is a cloud-based app trying to aggregate the Web's many scattered video sources into a single location.
Square CEO Jack Dorsey
Kara Swisher jokes that he's the James Franco of the Internet, but given that he's CEO of Square and Product Chief at Twitter, the joke isn't too far from reality. Here he talk to Kara about how he spends his time
Jonathan Kaplan on the Death of Flip
Jonathan Kaplan, creator of the popular Flip camera, doesn't know why Cisco bought his company and then abruptly shut it down.
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop flew several thousand miles to get to D9, but jet lag is probably the least of the ailments plaguing him. He sat down with Walt Mossberg to talk about Nokia's ailing stock price, trying to catch up in the smartphone race, and the company's relationship with Microsoft.
Alibaba CEO Jack Ma
Alibaba's CEO Jack Ma tried hard not to turn his entire interview at the D Conference to be all about the company's ongoing negotiations with Yahoo about the fate of Alipay. He talked with Kara Swisher about Groupon, Yahoo, and advice for Carol Bartz.
Google's Eric Schmidt
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt kicked off the D9 conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. In this highlight reel he talks with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher about the "Gang of Four," his biggest regret from his tenure as CEO, and his unique retirement plans, among other things.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Marc Andreessen on Browsers, the Bubble and Silicon Valley History
Marc Andreessen helped kick off the first Web wave, and now he’s as deep in the second one as you can possibly get. And he speaks very, very quickly. Here’s a condensed version of his wide-ranging chat with Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher from the D9 conference.
BlueStacks runs Android OS and apps on Windows PCs
BlueStacks runs Android OS and apps on Windows PCs with instant switch between Android and Windows - no reboot is required. End consumers can now enjoy their favorite Android apps on Windows PCs. Android apps can appear either as icons on the Windows desktop, or within a full-blown Android environment.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
IdeaJam: Education Live Stream - Q&A
Students show and tell how technology and creativity can be combined to create an ideal learning environment that allows for a legacy in learning, led by top education consultant Alan November.
The opening discussion of this event was presented before an audience and was also broadcast on the Web so that educators from around the world could take part in the dialogue. The recordings of this live broadcast our now on the Web and available to all.
IdeaJam: Education Live Stream - Alan November's Introduction
IdeaJam: Education Live Stream - Q&A Part 1
IdeaJam: Education Live Stream - Eric Marcos' Class
IdeaJam: Education Live Stream - Skype Sessions
IdeaJam: Education Live Stream - Q&A Part 2
Teton Freedom Ride
Almost Spring 2011 from Andrew Whiteford on Vimeo.
Video of the Day by one of our favorite GoPro Fans Andrew Whiteford! Way to ROCK the riding, filming AND editing, Andrew! Be sure to check out his GoPro snow edits too!
Sean Maloney on Moving Intel Faster & Growth in China
Sean Maloney is executive vice president of Intel Corporatio, responsible for architecting, developing, and marketing Intel's platform solutions for all computing segments including data centers, desktops, laptops, netbooks/nettops, handhelds, embedded devices, and consumer electronics. As co-general manager, Maloney is focused on business and operations.
Prior to his current role, Maloney served as chief sales and marketing officer. He has been with Intel since 1982.
Maloney began his Intel career in its European headquarters where he spent nine years, first as Intel UK's manager of applications engineering, then as country manager of Intel UK, and director of marketing for Intel Europe.
From 1992 to 1995, Maloney served as technical assistant to the chairman and chief executive of Intel, Dr. Andrew S. Grove.
In 1995, Maloney moved to Hong Kong to manage Intel's sales and marketing activities in Asia Pacific. In 1998 he returned to the United States to become head of Intel's worldwide sales organization. He was promoted to senior vice president in 1999 and executive vice president in 2001. He took over as head of Intel Communications Group (ICG) later that year and became co-manager with David Perlmutter of the Mobility Group in 2004. In July 2006 Maloney was appointed chief sales and marketing officer and co-general manager of the Intel Architecture Group since September 2009.
Maloney is a member of the board of Autodesk Inc. and Clearwire Corporation.
Monday, May 30, 2011
THE COLLEGE CONSPIRACY
Alex Jones: NIA's COLLEGE CONSPIRACY 1/5
A 15 minutes intro :
Full version:
College Conspiracy is the most comprehensive documentary ever produced about higher education in the U.S. The film exposes the facts and truth about America's college education system. 'College Conspiracy' was produced over a six-month period by NIA's team of expert Austrian economists with the help of thousands of NIA members who contributed their ideas and personal stories for the film. NIA believes the U.S. college education system is a scam that turns vulnerable young Americans into debt slaves for life.
NIA tracks price inflation in all U.S. industries and there is no industry that has seen more consistent price inflation this decade than college education. After the burst of the Real Estate bubble, student loans are now the easiest loan to receive in the U.S., and total student loan debts now exceed credit card debts. The government gives out easy student loans to anybody, regardless of grades, credit history, what they are majoring in, and what their job prospects are. NIA believes it is illegal for the U.S. government to be in the student loan business because the U.S. constitution doesn't authorize it. Just like how the U.S. government created Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make housing affordable, but instead drove housing prices through the roof; the U.S. government, by trying to make college more affordable, is accomplishing the exact opposite and driving tuition prices to astronomical levels that provide a negative return on investment.
The U.S. has been experiencing 5.15% annual college tuition inflation this decade. Despite this, 70.1% of high school graduates are now enrolling into college, a new all time record. 2/3 of college students are now graduating with an average of $24,000 in debt. There is nothing special about getting a college degree if everyone else has one, and it is certainly not worth getting $24,000 into debt to camouflage yourself into the crowd. NIA's President is friends with hundreds of CEOs of mid-sized corporations who tell him that someone who skipped college is a lot more likely to stand out amongst the hundreds of applicants who apply for each job available.
A 15 minutes intro :
Full version:
College Conspiracy is the most comprehensive documentary ever produced about higher education in the U.S. The film exposes the facts and truth about America's college education system. 'College Conspiracy' was produced over a six-month period by NIA's team of expert Austrian economists with the help of thousands of NIA members who contributed their ideas and personal stories for the film. NIA believes the U.S. college education system is a scam that turns vulnerable young Americans into debt slaves for life.
NIA tracks price inflation in all U.S. industries and there is no industry that has seen more consistent price inflation this decade than college education. After the burst of the Real Estate bubble, student loans are now the easiest loan to receive in the U.S., and total student loan debts now exceed credit card debts. The government gives out easy student loans to anybody, regardless of grades, credit history, what they are majoring in, and what their job prospects are. NIA believes it is illegal for the U.S. government to be in the student loan business because the U.S. constitution doesn't authorize it. Just like how the U.S. government created Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make housing affordable, but instead drove housing prices through the roof; the U.S. government, by trying to make college more affordable, is accomplishing the exact opposite and driving tuition prices to astronomical levels that provide a negative return on investment.
The U.S. has been experiencing 5.15% annual college tuition inflation this decade. Despite this, 70.1% of high school graduates are now enrolling into college, a new all time record. 2/3 of college students are now graduating with an average of $24,000 in debt. There is nothing special about getting a college degree if everyone else has one, and it is certainly not worth getting $24,000 into debt to camouflage yourself into the crowd. NIA's President is friends with hundreds of CEOs of mid-sized corporations who tell him that someone who skipped college is a lot more likely to stand out amongst the hundreds of applicants who apply for each job available.
Hopscotch: the browser for the offline world
Hopscotch hooks your mobile phone to the physical world via QR codes. Here's a first look at how it works. http://www.usehopscotch.com/ has more.
A visit to On24, leading webcast company
As part of my goal to visit all tech companihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifes that make world-changing technology here I visit http://www.on24.com/ which makes webinar/webcast service for big enterprise companies. I learn about the business and see that they are building social software into their service through a developer SDK.
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