Last night Seattle artisan software developers Jackson Fish Market launched their latest web application, Carbon Grove. Sponsored by Microsoft as a demonstration of Silverlight, the web app allows you to sign up to receive periodic tips on how to become more carbon neutral, and every time you respond to the reminders, you cause your virtual trees to grow on the Carbon Grove site. The only downside is that it only runs on IE, so firefox users will need to launch Internet Explorer to give it a try.
Microsoft is legendary for having a challenging interview process. Candidates are typically tested both socially and mentally, with questions designed to either knock the applicant off his or her game, or provide a window into the applicant's thought processes.
Video of Microsoft's new WorldWide Telescope. This idea seemed a little overblown to me originally, but seeing it in action helps demonstrate why this is fairly exciting. I think the appeal won't be as wide spread as Google Earth. Particularly since I can't see pictures of my house when I look into space. That said, anything that can help us get a better sense of how we fit into the universe is worthwhile. The power of technology to spread ideas is immense and this is will be a step forward in spreading understanding
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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