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Virtual Solar Power Plants
Solar energy systems allow for distributed energy development. But its become too localized with . By providing a platform (or a virtual power plant) where users can track appropriate metrics we can begin to analyze the impact solar energy is … Continue reading
On Smart Sneakers
Schneier inspired: Basically, the kit contains a transmitter that you stick in your sneakers and a receiver you attach to your iPod. This allows you to track things like time, distance, pace, and calories burned. Pretty clever. However, it turns … Continue reading
Schwartzman On Spam
Neil Schwartzman has a fantastic piece up describing the state of the “spam war”. He gets it, the marriage of spammers and virus makers, the traditional black market, the potential for massive disruption. It’s all there. Update: Robb ties the … Continue reading
Updates
Sporadic posting due to a rapid fire vacation. Hitting 4 major cities (Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis) and a 2 day ski trip (Wisconsin) all in 13 days. It’s 38 in Chicago tonight, it was 78 in Austin yesterday. I actually … Continue reading
DoD Budget Sliding To A Halt?
Wiggins thinks so: There will be much nashing of teeth, but the overall defense budget’s growth is stopping. Also, the “emergency” supplimentals for OEF and OIF will have to come to an end soon. These trade-offs are going to become … Continue reading