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Seven Things You Didn't Know About Steve Jobs

The respect that Steve Jobs commanded didn't stem exclusively from his corporate position as the co-founder of Apple and a visionary CEO. A man of diverse interests, hailed as a revolutionary, Jobs strictly kept his personal life to himself. However, he always stood by what he believed in and wouldn't care much about his public-perceived image. Here are some little known facts about Jobs, whose personal life was marked by experiments with the obscure.

What is ARkStorm?

ARkStorm is a hypothetical winter storm scenario created by USGS's Multi-Hazards Demonstration Project for Southern California (MHDP) where experts have tried to forecast and assess the scientifically plausible physical event of a disastrous storm and the consequential secondary hazards as well as physical, social, and economic consequences.

What are atmospheric rivers? Do they threaten California?

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) issued a statement over the weekend saying a phenomenon called atmospheric river (AR) caused disastrous high winds and rains in northern California in October, but the information inadvertently touched a sensitive chord among anxious residents, triggering a flare-up of fears about massive natural calamities waiting in the wings.

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