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California killing the electric car...again?: California killing the electric car...again?Well, I think we all have to take responsibility for killing the electriccar. California is not the only state in the union that could and should take action on this.kill it again Sam!!A simple announcement like "we are going green, America do your best" will not...; Tags: ROI/TCO, Electric Motor, electric car; Discussion threads 2008-03-29

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Electrical outtages make you appreciate mobile technology: I awoke this morning to the crackle and thunderous crash of a 100-year-old oak tree snapping and falling in my next-door neighbor's yard (iPhone picture above). We're lucky that no people or property were damaged, but the tree fell on a power line knocking out service for my...; Tags: Mobile, Apple MacBook, Battery, Engineering, Modems, Notebooks, RSS, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets, Internet, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-12
A new career: isotope designer: According to a Michigan State University (MSU) news release, 'Made-to-order isotopes hold promise on science's frontier,' nuclear physicists can now start a new career as isotope designers. These scientists can build specific rare isotopes to solve scientific problems and open doors to new technologies. The lead researcher says this approach...; Tags: Michigan State University, Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Professional Development, Productivity, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Career, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-10
SynapSense gets a grip on your data center's environmental profile: I was invited by a local hosting provider to give a presentation last Friday about green data centers. As I was gathering the data to illustrate some of the trends I wanted to highlight, I was astonished to discover that very few companies apparently measure their server power consumption very...; Tags: Data Center, Server, Wireless, SynapSense, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-05-07
I can take costly energy, rice shortages, pricier platinum, but not my beer!!!!: I can take costly energy, rice shortages, pricier platinum, but not my beer!!!!why........ not the beer, its the end of the worldits the end of the society as we know it man ....ill died from dehydration's.....WHY WHY WHY well i could turn toward red wine or...; Tags: American Ale, hop, American beer; Discussion threads 2008-05-07

Oil and the future of cleantech are NOT separable: Courtesy Gordon Murray & Mohr Davidow. I recently blogged about one VC's efforts in cleantech as it relates to finding renewable replacements for petrochemicals and coal-based products. That same company, Mohr Davidow, has invested in an auto design firm. Why? Because Gordon...; Tags: Oil, Duck, Clean Technology, Fossil Fuel, Jadoo, Oil Pit, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-04
10 reasons for IT failure: 10 reasons for IT failureThe number one reason...I still say the number one reason for failure is the mind set that in some magical way IT project management is different than other diciplines. (Engineering projects as an example.)One of the short comings I see in most curriculum for computer...; Tags: Strategy, Project management, information technology, IT Failure; Discussion threads 2008-05-02
Photos: Flying on a wing and a battery: As an electric glider is set to hit the market, progress is being made toward mass-produced, personal, electric aircraft that enthusiasts hope will become the greenest form of transportation. by CNET News.com; Tags: Battery, Photograph, Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Engineering, Manufacturing, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-05-02
Volvo recall due to airbag software problems: Volvo recall due to airbag software problemsInteresting FactoidFord Motor Company owns Volvo.Of course the airbags are almost certainly made by a supplier, so the question is: Who else has bad ones?Look up AutolivHere is a link to get you going:http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:bEEJ5ln-1G4J:www.patentgenius.comI believe (not certain, however) they worked with Mercedes and...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, software, Volvo; Discussion threads 2008-04-30
Two robotic jellyfish, AquaJelly and AirJelly: A Design News editor was lucky enough to watch two robotic jellyfish swim and fly at the Hannover Fair in Germany. These two robots, AquaJelly and AirJelly, made by Germany-based Festo company, are using 8 tentacles based on fish fins for propulsion. The AquaJelly has 11 infrared light-emitting diodes and...; Tags: Signal, AquaJelly, AirJelly, Festo, Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-23
Microsoft CRM Online: not so sharp: Microsoft CRM Online: not so sharpDisclosure?[i]But I can’t agree with Josh Greenbaum’s assertion last week that the product is going to be a big challenge for Salesforce.com this year [disclosure: Salesforce.com is a client].[/i]I'm afraid your whole post is compromised. What is the value of your opinion of your...; Tags: Sales force management, Tools & Techniques, Customer relationship management (CRM), Enterprise software, Microsoft CRM, razor, Microsoft Corp., CRM Online, Salesforce.com Inc., software, razor blade, CRM; Discussion threads 2008-04-22
A robotic crab to explore the seas: A researcher at the University of Bath in the UK has built a prototype of a crab-like robot with Lego Technic bricks to ensure simplicity. This robotic crab can work on land or under water. Even if this robot has been developed with technology used for toys, it could be...; Tags: Robots, Emerging Technologies, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Google (o)ogles solar: Courtesy: esolar From the Internet to solar energy is not a usual expansion of corporate ownership. But Google is now playing with the Big Boys, like General Electric that builds wind turbines, nuclear plant parts and owns numerous content websites. Through their investment...; Tags: Google Inc., Idealab, Esolar, Venture Capital, Telecom & Utilities, Internet, Web Site Development, Finance, Financing Startups, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-04-22
An Earth Day Valentine for smart metering technology: Welcome to my own personal Earth Day morning nightmare, in which I have just wasted all 10 minutes worth of water trying to get the hot water heater to trigger at my hotel. I have to run a three-hour-long panel session in a mere three hours, and I'm the sort...; Tags: Echelon, Haaser, Data Centers, Networking, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Can every day be Earth Day?: It's the annual attempt to make Earth Day important enough to get noticed. Amid the furor over Tuesday's Pennsylvania Primary and Americans' general sour mood about the country, the economy, the Iraq occupation, Earth Day will slide past with little notice from many folks here. In some...; Tags: Food & Beverage, Web Site Development, Manufacturing, Internet, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-04-20
Germany uses n-word to describe American policies: Germany uses n-word to describe American policiesNeed a big SUV for personal transport because you ate too much?Yeah the psychology is just too much me-me-me. It'll take a generation or two to sort it out IF action is even taken. But then, who wants to take action if it doesn't...; Tags: N-word, American Policy; Discussion threads 2008-04-19
Lawyer: Psystar may be 'very hard to stop': Lawyer: Psystar may be 'very hard to stop'Now we just need to see if the company is real!Ok, so if they are real, they may be able to get away with it. And if they are real, I think i may just pick one up. If it does break down...; Tags: isse, Apple Inc., EULA, Psystar; Discussion threads 2008-04-16
Hey, Toto, maybe we should be in Kansas? In Maryland wind turbines get banned!: Hey, Toto, maybe we should be in Kansas? In Maryland wind turbines get banned!The danger to birds is vastly overstated.One of the largest objections "that wind turbines kills birds" is also one of the least understood, and is favorite of people linked to oil profits.While wind turbines do kill...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, turbine; Discussion threads 2008-04-13
Attack of the Staples M3 Shredder: Attack of the Staples M3 Shreddergot itI've had this one for awhile, it sits on the counter and gets a nice feed every day from junk mail. Get the Staples warranty for once, trust me, it's worth the 6 extra bucks for if/when the motor overheats and dies, you...; Tags: Staples Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-11
(Images: IBM's racetrack memory): (Images: IBM's racetrack memory)Can you say TI Bubble Memory?This sounds a lot like the old Texas Instruments Bubble Memory chips out of the 80's. Nice idea, but speed was an issue (as was electrical spikes randomizing the data).RE: (Images: IBM's racetrack memory)Hi there Global folks and especially Stuart Parkin,I think...; Tags: Transportation, Semiconductors, racetrack memory, IBM Corp., memory; Discussion threads 2008-04-11