LSD Inventors Letter To Apple’s Steve Jobs . “Ryan Grim hangs a short overview of psychedelic use among computing luminaries around a letter from LSD-discoverer Albert Hofmann’s letter to Steve Jobs, asking for the Apple founder’s support of Dr. Peter Gasser’s MAPS study project: ‘Hello from Albert Hofmann. I understand from media accounts that you feel LSD helped you creatively in your development of Apple computers and your personal spiritual quest.

« Dragon Noodle Co.’s wacky Asian invasion | Main BlackBerry shares its love for U2 in a spot that’s mainly footage of the Irish rockers on stage. Most of the Web buzz has centered on the band—long associated with the iPod and Steve Jobs—eschewing Apple for this RIM promo. As if Bono really cares who signs his checks. The Edge probably texts LG constantly seeking an endorsement deal; there’s already an LG Edge phone, and guitarists can be greedy bastards.

For some months now, the propriety of Eric Schmit’s seat on the Apple board of directors has been questioned with some saying he should step down as the two companies compete in more and more areas. Now, the news that the search giant plans to release an operating system has lead to increasing [...]

We’ve got an interesting story today that firefighting jobs are highly sought in this bad economy. But I hope all those applicants realize that fighting fires has become the smallest part of their job. It would probably be more accurate (though less glamorous) to refer to them as “mobile medical technicians.” I was surprised to learn last year that 70 percent of all calls to Dallas Fire Rescue are for medical emergencies. Thanks to improved safety and construction, we just don’t have as many fires as we once did.

Jul10 admin Dear Mr. Steve Jobs,Hello from Albert Hofmann. I understand from media accounts that you feel LSD helped you creatively in your development of Apple computers and your personal spiritual quest. I’m interested in learning more about how LSD was useful to you.I’m writing now, shortly after my 101st birthday, to request that you support Swiss psychiatrist Dr. Peter Gasser’s proposed study of LSD-assisted psychotherapy in subjects with anxiety associated with life-threatening illness.

Some time ago, Steve Jobs was quoted as saying, “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower;” and that statement has never been more meaningful than it is today. At a time when the even the most fundamental elements of business success are being reevaluated and redefined, one thing becomes increasingly clear: innovation is no [...] Related posts: A Simple (and Workable) Definition of “Innovation” The word “Innovation” has earned the dubious distinction of being…

Apple Inc’s launching its iPhone 3GS in Asian Market. Maxis Communications Bhd will be bringing Apple Inc’s iPhone 3GS to Malaysia later this month. While, Singaporeans will be getting the new, faster iPhone 3GS this evening.Hong Kong has finally announced details on the new iPhone 3GS, which is going on sale tomorrow (July 10, 2009) at its major retail outlets.

Fast Company has a long article on Amazon, distribution, and the future of publishing. Jeff Bezos is trying to do to book publishers what Steve Jobs of Apple did to the music industry. With its iPod and iTunes Store, Apple carved out a largely virgin market so fast that it was able to wrest control of the digital-music distribution system and thus dictate what the record labels could do.

Clean Energy Act will create jobs – blogs.kansascity.com 07/10/2009 Agriculture and energy policy are linked, which is why the federal debate about climate change matters so much in rural Missouri. Congressman Ike Skelton voted for the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) because it provides an opportunity for farmers to increase their income while safeguarding their livelihoods and the nation’s food and energy supplies. Show Me Energy Cooperative in Centerview has developed a biomass fuel from sustainable agricultural residues.

Consider this… What if instead of the compact and featherweight mobile phone that you use today, you had to carry around one of those huge phones prevalent in the early 1990’s? You can heave a sigh of relief that it was just a thought; courtesy of the innovators who spent many years of their lives, [...] Related posts: A Simple (and Workable) Definition of “Innovation” The word “Innovation” has earned the dubious distinction of being…