skyfire mobile browser

a few weeks back, i downloaded skyfire to my motorola q9c digital compadre. i didn't like the features during my first few runs of the product, and reset preferences to go back to the limiting mobile internet explorer platform as default browser.

a couple weeks past by, and i ventured over to the dusty skyfire and gave it another whirl. a bit more persistent this time around, I was pleasantly surprized with the functionality & speed of the user-friendly product.

it is back on top shelf as the mobile go-to & it continues to please. another nudge in the skyfire direction was a response from their client services when i tweeted a lackluster review: http://www.twitter.com/spenservillwock

all-in-all, skyfire rises to a 7 of 10 review. ie mobile sits at a lowly 4 of 10, in my book.

(posted via skyfire vis-a-vis opposable thumbs)

solar collection from 22,000 miles above the surface

solaren corp wants to collect solar energy from space, orbiting the earth.

interesting concept, but a number of concerns come to mind:

• transport the technology to space, how?
• physical space the system(s) require
• maintenence
• energy storage and transmission back to earth, how?
• etc.

regardless, it would be a thrilling install project for a solar company.

clinton in copenhagen

sec of state clinton speaking at copenhagen yesterday. the effort may have swayed the drifting interests of several countries back toward a place of common ground.

copenhagen online conversation

the new york times is hosting an online conversation on the climate change debate and the international conference on global warming being held dec. 7-18 in copenhagen. you can participate here.

charlie brown christmas, full-length vid

charles shultz's 1965 classic.
a charlie brown christmas

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rudolph the red nosed reindeer, full length

the 1964 classic with burl ives, in full puppet animation!

do-it-yourself energy efficiency

a quick video, featuring tips from david snell from this year's annual national homebuilder and remodeler show.

is your facebook persona the real you?

according to a university of texas study, facebook personalities are remarkably kindred to a person's real-life characteristics.  from neurotic to extroverted, the study showed that your fb self is a strong reflection of the same.  take a peek at the nyt article for a brief overview.  honestly, the outcomes of this are a bit comforting--let the real you shine through, and post it on your wall.

metrics on sustainability measures and building performance

the usgbc's greensource magazine featured a succinct argument on the growing need for metrics to determine outcomes of leed measures.

the country, and the world, are in desperate need for tracking and reporting this data to illustrate return on investment for individual measures.

sean has moved his blog

fellow vegan, cyclist, and life-enthusiast sean has relocated his blog at http://porchbound.blogspot.com/. always an interesting and thought provoking (or laughter provoking) read from sean. i've reflected this location change in my blog roll sidebar for those of you who access from there.

using co2 to clean clothes

let's face it, dry cleaning compounds are noxious, carcinogenic chemicals that should be banned.  an innovative northeastern us company is using carbon dioxide for their green dry cleaning solvent.  here's a brief story from time magazine.