July 24, 2008 presentation by Stephen Schneider for the Stanford University Office of Science Outreach’s Summer Science Lecture Series. Professor Schneider discusses the local, regional, and international actions that are already beginning to address global warming and describe other actions that could be taken, if there were political will to substantially reduce the magnitude of the risks. The Stanford Summer Science Lecture Series is a set of informal lectures about cutting edge research from four of Stanford’s most esteemed professors. Stanford Summer Science Lecture Series: oso.stanford.edu Stanford University: www.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com

Enough four play, let us have the fifth pillar
Either Graeme Samuel can’t bring himself to say a firm and final ”no” or Cameron Clyne can’t take a series of ”nos” for an answer. The competition tsar is under pressure. Samuel is fighting a bellicose campaign of leaks and relentless lobbying from the banks and hedge funds.

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Yesterday’s event of a Honda City catching fire all of its own on the Oberoi flyover in New Delhi is quite alarming in nature. The two occupants of the car perished in the accident, their bodies charred beyond recognition. It was visible from the scene that they had tried escaping the burning car but the central locking jacked up due to the heat.

The question now is that will Honda SIEL do anything about it? The bigger question is that will the government do anything about it? Like ordering an enquiry?

The Honda City has an unconventional position for its fuel tank. Did that cause the fire? I don’t know. It seems unlikely. But it did happen. And something should be done about it.

But will something be done about it? Highly unlikely. The Indian industry has never even done a proper recall for something as simple and in-your-face as malfunctioning tail-lamps of one of the best selling hatchbacks in the Indian market.

Not enough room for IPL spectators
Agencies Dharamsala, Apr 8: Around 20,000 cricket fans, most of them from outside, are expected for each of the two Indian Premier League (IPL) matches here this month, but they had better look for accommodation outside this small town.

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Retaining talent: Are companies doing enough?
A McKinsey survey shows very few firms focus on building the capability that adds the most value to performance.

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Carlyle’s Rubenstein: ‘Can’t Invest Enough’ In China
Carlyle’s Rubenstein: ‘Can’t Invest Enough’ In China

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Enough is enough, says R.R. Patil
MUMBAI: Ahead of All-India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Mumbai on Friday, the State machinery is geared to meet the challenge posed by the Shiv Sena.

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