There’s Sand(y) in the Machine
Well, the good news, as I survey the neighborhood on the day after is that we survived. Boston had its moments with more than a quarter million homes without power, but it is nothing compared to the reality of New York City and environs. We were relatively lucky on this one. As I write this [...]
With great power comes great responsibility – or, Cloud companies need to get on-board
With great power comes great responsibility This great quote from the movie Spider-Man, is just as true for technology, as it is for superheroes. Technology has made possible tremendous changes in our quality of life in the last couple of decades. Everything from surgery to transportation, education to construction, space exploration and most other fields [...]
BP CTO and innovative technology around the Gulf spill
One of the most enjoyable case studies I wrote for the book was about the BP CTO group. It is a remarkable band of 12 professionals (yes, just 12) that has over the last decade pioneered – typically years ahead of mainstream adoption -the application of innovative technologies such as sensory networks and predictive analytics [...]
Grid Watch: smartgrids meet smartcomms
We have pointed to the ongoing convergence of wireless communications and smart grids before, for example in this video about Tropos Networks and in Tom’s stump pitch on sustainability and mobility, but some news from this week throws the trend into stark relief. Carbon Trust investments, the VC arm of a non-profit organisation working to [...]
2010 and what about the bees?
Over the weekend out with the camera I came across this little guy working away and I realized it’s been quite awhile since I’ve heard anymore about the issues with “bees” that we are having. Do you remember those issues? CCD is still an issue and has not gone away and frankly if you have [...]
The Answer is Taxes
Image via Wikipedia The Merc ran a story today that I have seen run twice already in the Chron about how sponsors of commemorative license plate programs are coming up short, pathetically short, of their goals. But a proposed plate that would feature a small image of the Golden Gate Bridge and whose proceeds would [...]
Bees (The Golden Company)
It’s been awhile since I blogged about CCD and bees but I’ve not stopped paying attention. Yesterday in Twitter James (@monkchips) posted a link I wanted to share with everyone.
“We want to give them support right now, as you probably know they are having a bit of trouble; worryingly they are dying out at an [...]
