August 2010
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Top 5 Worst Terms in the World of the Cloud →
Take the survey on RWW to see the full results, but my top 5 are:
Cloud in a Box - wtf? this doesn’t even exist!
Private Cloud - is that the same thing as cloud in a box?
Cloud-Oriented Architecture - how can your architecture be oriented toward the cloud? either it is in the cloud or it isn’t, right?
(Fill in the blank) as a Service - Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service,...
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Digital Devices Deprive Brain of Needed Downtime →
When people keep their brains busy with digital input, they are forfeiting downtime that could allow them to better learn and remember information, or come up with new ideas.
Okay, stop reading this post, turn off the computer, leave the cell phone on the counter, and go outside. Yes, outside, to get more of that thing we call fresh air. Break time.
Study Shows People Are Clueless About Energy... →
It’s more efficient to leave CFL lights on if you leave the room for 15 minutes or less. If you leave for longer than that, make sure to turn them off….and switch out old bulbs in the first place.
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New Official "Tweet" Button →
I just updated the Codesion blog with the new official Twitter button. Previously I used Tweetmeme, but decided to give this one a go. Plus, I’m kind of partial to the birdie ;)
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Media Companies Try Getting Social With Tumblr →
Tumblr is catching on fast! With 6.6 million users, New York based Tumblr says they’re adding 25,000 new accounts a day and serving up 1.5 billion page views.