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Photos: MIT's solar house under construction

MIT works on its entry in a competition searching for a realistic, marketable house powered entirely by the sun.On the fringe of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge, Mass., volunteer students and advisers are building a home powered entirely by the sun. This 800-square-foot building, which started to...

Tags: Team management, photograph, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Solar Decathlon, MIT Solar 7, team, University of Colorado, Boulder, tube, nod, ceremony, daylight, solar energy, fluctuation, tile, deck, Washington D.C., advisor, Paris, Washington

Image galleries 2007-08-10

To Expedite the Successful Deployment of Novell Cluster Services, the City of Boulder Leveraged the Expertise and Knowledge of Novell Consulting

Nestled against the face of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado has become known for its unsurpassed beauty as well as its technology fueled dynamic economy. In an effort to better manage and utilize its IT resources, Boulder mapped out a plan to improve its customer service by consolidating its network...

Tags: Novell Inc., Knowledge, Boulder, Networking, Strategy, Management

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IBM lays claim to 'greenest' data center title, at least here in North America

OK, by the time this next week is out, you will be as weary as I am of all the "greenest" "more energy-efficient" data centers ever built news that I will report. The good news is that no matter WHICH claim to be the greenest is true, there is some...

Tags: Data Center, IBM Corp., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-06-19

Lego Indiana Jones: Original Adventures demo (exe)

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures combines the fun and creative construction of Lego with the wits, daring, and non-stop action from the movies Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. With a tongue-in-cheek...

Tags: LEGO Co., LucasArts Entertainment

Software downloads 2008-05-16

Small differences can make a BIG difference

I recently got a chance to talk with one VC firm that's focused some of its attention and money on cleantech. One of their investments is in OPX, which seems to have a unique approach to solving some of the energy and raw material supply issues facing the planet....

Tags: Chemicals, Clean Technology, Costs, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2008-05-15

Boulder Dash. Episode III: Final Blast (exe)

Boulder Dash. Episode III: Final Blast. The third and probably final episode of the Boulder Dash series. The ultimate challenge for die hard fans as well as for anyone else looking for a quality time waster and nostalgia inducer. New levels carefully selected from other Boulder Dash games. This version...

Tags: Episode, ZX Games, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2008-04-09

The Google Apps Appliance would make Microsoft sweat

Out of all other Google services, Google Apps is the product with the most potential to put a dent in Microsoft's earnings if it ever took off. As we've seen in the recent past, both companies will do almost anything to one-up the other -- and that should worry...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Apps, Microsoft Corp., Financial Accounting, Finance, Garett Rogers

Blog posts 2008-03-09

Solar company plans installations for non-profits through grant program

This is a photo of the 10.5-kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation on the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless... It seems ironic that some of the biggest supporters of the green tech movement, non-profit groups, might not have the moo-lah to invest in some of...

Tags: Green Technology, Photovoltaics, Manufacturing, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-03-09

Boulder Dash Episode II Jive-n-Cave (exe)

Boulder Dash Episode II Jive-n-Cave is the second episode of Boulder Dash series with 96 new caves and four new background music themes. Now with funky color palettes varying from level to level. A perfect sequel to Boulder Dash. Episode I: Dig The Past. Version 1.0.3 includes unspecified updates.

Tags: Episode, ZX Games, Boulder Dash Episode II Jive-n-Cave

Software downloads 2008-02-27

Lasers for analyzing our breath?

According to the Optical Society of America OSA, U.S. researchers have shown it is possible to use lasers to analyze our breath to detect diseases such as asthma or cancer. This technique -- hold your breath -- is called 'cavity-enhanced direct optical frequency comb spectroscopy.' It is based on research...

Tags: Breath, Laser, Molecule, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2008-02-19

How I introduced the Law of Universal Gravitation today

How I introduced the Law of Universal Gravitation todayNewton would have been surprisedto see that the organs attracted each other with a force inversely proportional to the distance between them, rather than to the square of that distance. But the pancreas is an unusual organ in any event....HenriRE: Now that's...

Tags: CAD, Web site development, Universal Gravitation, Universal Gravitation today

Discussion threads 2008-01-03

Colorado decertifies voting machines

Coming quick on the heels of a scathing voting machine report from the Ohio Secretary of State see Larry Dignan for details, the machines have been decertified for use in parts of Colorado. According to The Denver Channel: Secretary of State Mike Coffman cited security or...

Tags: Colorado, Audit, Ballot, Financial Accounting, Scanners, Finance, Hardware, Peripherals, Michael Krigsman

Blog posts 2007-12-18

I'm a weirdo, I live in The Cloud

I'm a weirdo, I live in The CloudWeb 2.0 in the EnterpriseI'd say there are two questions:(1) Are enterprises interested in the functionality provided by "Web 2.0" companies?(2) Are enterprises interested in trusting very small companies that tend to take an arrogant attitude with their information?Answers:1. YES2. NOKeep...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, software, Hewlett-Packard Co., weirdo, PC

Discussion threads 2007-12-18

Boulder Dash Episode I Dig The Past (exe)

Completely reworked version of the original Boulder Dash. Dig your way through 96 caves, enjoy four different background music themes. Animation, sound effects, and playing strategy inspired by the legendary game. Version 1.3.5 includes user interface enhancements and bug fixes.

Tags: ZX Games, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2007-12-03

On-Time Atomic Clock Sync (exe)

Synchronize your PC's clock with Internet atomic clock servers. Allows you to check your time accuracy to millisecond precision. Sync with the atomic clock server in Boulder, Colorado, or with any number of time servers around the world. Version 2 includes unspecified updates.

Tags: Clock, Internet, Servers, Hardware

Software downloads 2007-11-27

(Photos: From the moon to the Earth--in HD)

(Photos: From the moon to the Earth--in HD)Great photos, but not first "hi-def"Project Apollo carried a three man crew. The caption on photo 2 leaves out Bill Anders. These are the first hight def electronic photos from the moon. Don't forget that Hasselblad cameras were used on Apollo missions. Their...

Tags: NASA, moon, photograph

Discussion threads 2007-11-14

Paradise for tech tinkerers

Paradise for tech tinkerersThat would be sweet..Although the daily price is a little high to me. I think something around $10-15 for a day would be perfect. However, I guess $30 isn't too bad considering what it costs to rent tools from the hardware store.I have a couple...

Tags: tech tinkerer, Paradise

Discussion threads 2007-11-05

Skepticism on denial of a Microsoft-Linux suit connection

Skepticism on denial of a Microsoft-Linux suit connectionWhen you run out of ideas, you sue.Or in Microsoft's case, they try to get other groups to do the dirty work for them.Much like the Recording Industry that has lost sight of what it should be doing in getting products to the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., hill, SCO Group Inc., Microsoft-Linux, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-10-18

Solar Decathlon reigning champs look for repeat

The University of Colorado at Boulder has won the last two Solar Decathlon competitions, in which 20 universities build solar-powered homes and assemble them on the National Mall in Washington. This year, the University of Colorado team chose to focus on a highly modular and flexible design that could work...

Tags: University Of Colorado, Team Management, Management, Team

Videos 2007-10-11

Solar parking lots, the specs

This goes with the Envision CEO interview story. First: the Kyocera solar grove canopy above their San Diego headquarters parking lot: SYSTEM SIZE:235 kW AC CEC279 kW Solar Modules: 1400 KC-187GS200 KC-88CGSI Inverters: 2 SMA American Sunny Central SC125U Batteries:None Charge Controllers: None...

Tags: Colorado, Mph, Photovoltaics, Manufacturing, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2007-10-07