much kudos and respect for the brave workers working to safely retire the reactors.while all the various news reports state some version of what they have heard or read, we won't know the entire truth of what is happening, since the updates and articles change by the hour. the sheer volatility in the markets (japanese market fall, solar companies rising, etc.) shows the entire picture isn't clear yet.
this is very true. while idle time is nearly erased with a smartphone, it's important to be cognizant to put down our device(s) when in certain situations, such as social outings, dates, etc. or it will begin to affect our perspective and paint a negative image.
this is really where all the location-based services are trending into - location-based deals, checking-in, real-time 'flash deals. It will be interesting how Grroupon, Living Social, etc. become more location specific / time sensitive to further customize the user experience. Another thought I wonder is what Where (http://where.com) might do about all of this given their location-based issued patent?