Disappointed that Butler lost the NCAA men’s basketball championship I really liked the way ABC was able to work in minutes of the game between commercials.  … Microsoft technology is going to power technology in Toyota cars, which is sort of a scary thought. Just wait until the dashboard flashes, “Please wait while we install your updates, and then restart your car.” Apple plans to launch a line of cars of its own, powered by the Mac. But they will only run on fuel sold by Apple and can be purchased only at Apple locations. Read more...

The local YMCA had a health fair this week.  It had some of the usual stuff, bobbing for statins, a ride combining a merry-go-round with stress tests and a booth where you could win a prize by challenging the guy to guess your age, weight and chance of myocardial infarction. … Anticipating the worst from its nuclear power plant problems, some enterprising Japanese producers are planning a new line of glow-in-the-dark beef and seafood. It will be great for all those fancy places where candles aren’t bright enough to light up the menu Read more...

Applications for Russian visas are a more than a little detailed. Besides asking for parents’ full names, names of employers and colleges and addresses, it asks for very personal information.  “Did you put your left foot it and take your left foot out?” “Who was that lady I saw you with last night?” and “When did you stop beating your wife?” It also asked if I had training in nuclear matters or biological or chemical substances. Read more...