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ToDoTrees Update: Version 0.50 With Sharing, Widgets, and More

The first ToDoTrees update is out, and I'm happy to announce a number of new features. While the updates are still rolling out, the service is ready to be used by anyone who needs a brain backup.

03 Jan, 2009

Written by Spencer Alexander

Announcing NPdesign.org

I am happy to announce a new pet project of mine: npdesign (non-profit design). It's been a long time in the works, but it's finally up and running, and people all over the world are smiling.

27 Dec, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

Compare Carbon Offset Plans

A review of carboncatalog.org, a website that allows users to compare the different options available for offsetting a carbon footprint.

14 Dec, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

Great Environmental Speech

A speech given at the 1992 Earth Summit. The speech quite touching, and it's impressive that it was given by a 12 year old girl.

12 Dec, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

Announcing ToDoTrees.com

I'm happy to announce a new site which was recently made available to the public: ToDoTrees.com. It's the first product that I've offered to the public, free to use, and I'm quite excited to see how it turns out. Yey free!

11 Dec, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

SmartGrid + Boulder = Happy Spencer

I recently found out that Boulder is going to be the first city fully wired up with a smart-grid; this is a huge step forward to increasing the efficiency of our utilities.

01 Dec, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

Book Review: The Lorax

While few Dr. Seuss books fall into the engineering and political categories, The Lorax most certainly does. A loud plea to those wasting our natural resources without a second thought, The Lorax is a great introduction to the idea of conservation.

30 Nov, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

You Should Switch to Ubuntu

I have been using Ubuntu, a distribution / versionof Linux, for the last eight months, and I've had no second thoughts about changing back to Windows or Mac OSX. I have compiled a list of eight reasons why you should switch to Ubuntu and never look back.

26 Nov, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

Detroit's Lifeline: The Volt

GM, currently facing huge financial problems, has shown the public how they plan on revolutionizing Detroit, and I am left very unimpressed.

23 Nov, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander

Renewable Energy Conference

Today, I attended a renewable energy conference in Denver, CO. Topics covered all of the major renewable technologies: biomass, wind, solar, and geothermal.

13 Nov, 2008

Written by Spencer Alexander