Together, microprocessors and the equipment they control have helped stimulate growth in the demand for electricity well beyond previous expectations. Information technology is the fastest growing market for electricity and now accounts for 10-13% of the electrical energy consumed in the U.S. * Given the growth in the Internet's direct and indirect usage of electricity, the equivalent of 30%-50% of today’s US power production may be needed to serve the needs of the … [Read more...]
Transformative ERA of Digital Society and Power Requirements I
July 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Report on once or twice in a century, "enabling sectors" of the economy emerge which are so profound in their impact that they transform all other sectors of the economy. There are typically a few key "disruptive" technologies that underpin these enabling sectors and the creation of new economic structures. In this vein, the steam engine and telegraph transformed the 19th century through the creation of new transportation and communication networks. In the 20th … [Read more...]
Resume Tips, Cover Letter Advice for Design Job
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Without designers there probably wouldn't be an Internet, or at least there wouldn’t be an Internet that looked this good. Many skilled hands go into creating the websites that we know and love, but designers are usually the ones held responsible for how it looks. They put together everything from flashy logos to image banners to drop downs and font choice. Getting a job is usually a daunting experience regardless of the field. It can be all the more intimidating … [Read more...]
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