http://retherford.org Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:49:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I am now posting on cloud related topics at: http://incirrus.com -PaulShare This http://retherford.org/2008/11/19/cloud-computing/ I've been thinking a lot about distributed applications lately, in particular, those that make use of distributed data stores and XMPP. What began as an experiment with application log monitoring and retention using log4j and XMPP has grown into an idea for presence at the application or service level. What if your ... http://retherford.org/2008/09/04/application-presence/ "What is needed really is a higher level of consciousness." "a change in committment.." "a new sense of urgency.." -Al Gore TED March 2008 Share This http://retherford.org/2008/08/01/not-just-with-the-lightbulbs/ In spite of the undeniable improvements that Google brings to this new connected age, I struggle to accept the cost vs. benefit of trusting them with my data. Even with their recent entries into the renewable energy space, it still worries me that "organizing the world's data" includes making money ... http://retherford.org/2008/01/28/secrets/ Notice that Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, West Virginia, Tennessee have no plans to enact a Renewable Energy Portfolio standard (REPS). I'll try to find a map of clean energy investment to superimpose. My guess is the same white states would be empty. Update:Here is a link to the DOE version of ... http://retherford.org/2008/01/02/no-renewable-energy-portfolio-for-indiana/ Or it should. Do you ever argue about things that neither you nor the other person have enough information to actually know? Does the act of measuring actually affect change? -Paul's random thought of the day *quote Fred GleeckShare This http://retherford.org/2007/10/12/measurement-eliminates-argument/ At 5P.M. yesterday Mayor Hutton became the 10th mayor in Indiana to sign the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. I attended and was heartened by the Mayor's comments that the city will look closely at its energy profile, commit to buying only Energy Star products, reduce environmental footprint of ... http://retherford.org/2007/08/29/whereas-mayor-hutton-signs-us-mayors-climate-protection-agreement/ I saw THE POLICE with David a couple weeks ago. It was great. As Bode says, "REALLY [H]UGE Daddy!" In some ways it was like having my head spun round in a complete circle. Twice. Don't get me wrong, this reunion tour thing is monumental. Many many resources ... http://retherford.org/2007/08/08/its-so-deep-its-so-wide-youre-inside/ Funny cartoon by "Fighting Words" author Ben Smith. Share This http://retherford.org/2007/07/06/the-skeptics/ Today is my Mom's birthday. In a perfect world, I would be escorting her up the ramp of cruise ship leaving on a journey to distant ports. Or taking her out to dinner and show. Or dropping off my son for a stay at Grandma's. But I'm ... http://retherford.org/2007/05/22/5-favorite-mom-moments/