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allthingsd.com: Steve Jobs Was an Awesome Flip-Flopper, Says Tim Cook (Video)

“He would flip on something so fast that you would forget that he was the one taking the 180 degree polar [opposite] position the day before,” Cook told Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher. “I saw it daily. This is a gift, because things do change, and it takes courage to change. It takes courage to say, ‘I was wrong.’ I think he had that.”

I find this an interesting contrast to what takes place in politics. In politics, instead of admitting that you’re wrong, you just try to spin things until it seems like you’re right. That’s why positions are so hardened that it’s impossible to come to agreement.

Mushroom House in Hyde Park for sale! They’re asking $349,000. I guess I’m a little late to the game on this one since it’s been on sale since the beginning of the month and has gotten some national coverage.

Free Kindle book on Amazon: iFailed The true, inside story of NeXT

This is the true, inside story of NeXT from the viewpoint of a company executive who worked with Steve for five years. He spent almost 100 hours with him, most of it alone on the way to and from numerous Wall St. customer meetings.

I don’t know if this is any good or not, but it’s about Steve Jobs and it’s free.

ESPN’s 8 minute short film of Pete Rose’s daily life signing autographs in Las Vegas. Pretty sad.

Listening to Adam Savage of Mythbusters obsess over the details in the creation of his replica Zorg Industries ZF-1, reminds me that passion is what makes things great.

Another World Order video- always creative and entertaining.

From CNN.com: The Dalai Lama on China, Tibet, and withstanding temptation

On Wednesday, “Piers Morgan Tonight” welcomed His Holiness The Dalai Lama for an hourlong exclusive interview, touching upon such topics as religion, politics, and temptation.

In the video in the link above, Piers Morgan asks the Dalai Lama:

“Do you ever feel temptation when you see a woman?”

The question seems a little disrespectful, but the Dalai Lama doesn’t have a problem with the question and answers it in a humorous way. But, I wonder if Piers Morgan would ask the Pope the same question.

Forbes.com: 5 Horrifying Facts You Didn’t Know About the Space Shuttle

With the retirement of the Space Shuttles, comes a stream of retrospective articles. This article is a little different, taking a look at some of the flaws of the Space Shuttle- safety, cost, technological obsolescence.

While the retirement of the Space Shuttles leaves the United States dependent on others to get to space for now, it seems like a necessary move to build a more sustainable space program.

Forbes.com: Food’s Biggest Scam: The Great Kobe Beef Lie

You cannot buy Japanese Kobe beef in this country. Not in stores, not by mail, and certainly not in restaurants. \

An interesting, eye-opening article.

BoredPanda.com: Creative Dad Takes Crazy Photos Of Daughters

Very creative and fun photos.