As a result of the recession, there is increased demand for construction of new, more reliable, and redudnant infrastructure. Can you believe it? I smirked when I read this claim but it makes sense. Seems centralization, and in some cases outsourcing to off-site hosted facilities, has fueled this trend bringing a greater amount of technology into the data center facility.
All this "togetherness" can pose a problem for current computer facilities, so there is an increased need to build "bigger and better" data centers. Check out the article by Steve Kolbe and Eric Silve here.
You'll also find helpful tips for "greener computing" on the greenercomputing site. Not sure if I believe in the science behind global warming... or guess the current terminology is "climate change" to be more PC. I do believe we should all do our part to minimize our impact on our beautiful, bountiful planet. Being environmentally concious never hurt anyone! Plus, makes me feel good when I put out my huge pile for recycling collection!
Bottom line on this trend toward centralized computer facilities is more equipment + more power consumption = more heat generation. It's important to think about server room cooling. Want to keep your server room cool? The article on How to Keep the Server Room Cool has some good ideas. Let me know what you think.
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I'm not always thinking about portable air conditioning applications. Even though I often dream about solutions for server room cooling and special event air conditioning, my life revolves around food, drink and travel. Right now, I wish I was in New Orleans celebrating Mardi Gras. This is one of those "has nothing to do with the world of HVAC" blog posts. Enjoy!
New Orleans has much to celebrate this Mardi Gras. For those of us who can't be there, it's not too early in the afternoon to whip up a batch of Emeril Lagasse's Hurricanes. (Somewhat surprised they haven't renamed those, considering.)
Ingredients
12 ounces light rum
12 ounces dark rum
10 ounces grenadine, or passion fruit syrup
10 ounces fresh orange juice
10 ounces sour mix, or fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons superfine sugar, or more to taste
1 large orange, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
Directions
Mix all the ingredients in a tall pitcher or large pot and stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour into a punch bowl and add the ice cubes and orange segments. Serve in tall glasses over ice with straws.
Whether you call it Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Fastnacht Day, Fausnaught Day, Pancake Day or Mardi Gras.....how will you celebrate? Let me know.
Because of its compelling mission and achievements, The Fishing School was chosen for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and received a new, state-of-the-art facility in August 2009. The philosophy of The Fishing School is inspired by the adage, "If you give a man a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime." By teaching youth to fish in the rivers of their minds, The Fishing School is changing generations.
More than 7000 people from the DC metro are signed up to volunteer for The Fishing School's makeover. This massive joint effort brougjt together a host of government agencies and local corporations. AirPac's portable air conditioners were used to cool a cafeteria tent, workshop and the VIP tent for volunteers. We were glad to provide spot cooling for this TV production location and honored to be a part of the amazing transformation!
We're having a VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY! Celebrate the success and spread the word about this youth development organization serving DC public school students.
You can help. Watch the episode on ABC, Sunday, February 14th at 9pm EST. Comment on this blog post to let us know your favorite part of the makeover. For each comment we receive by midnight, Friday, February 19, 2010, we'll donate $1 to The Fishing School. The Fishing School has a goal of 500 Viewing Parties. We set a goal of 500 comments. Will you watch the episode this Sunday? Comment here and let us know.
Just got word that ABC will air The Fishing School episode one hour later at 9pm EST, on Sunday, February 14th. Be sure to tune in.
You can check out details on the Fishing School makeover before you watch the episode on prime time. The episode airs on Valentine's Day .... very appropriate since it's sure to tug at your heart strings.
AirPac's portable spot coolers aren't likely to get any screen time but you'll want to tune in to see this incredible transformation. We're so proud to have able to cool this TV production location and played a small role in building a facility that will change young lives in Washington, DC.
We're working on details for a special viewing party. More on that tomorrow. Do you plan to watch the show? Comment and let us know!
We're psyched! Can't help ourselves.... we're actually giddy. We can FINALLY let you in on an upcoming episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to air on ABC Sunday, February 14, 2010, at 8/7c.
The AirPac COOLIT portable air conditioners didn't end up with any screen time and we didn't get a leading role in the episode. The AirPac spot coolers were used behind the scenes of a production location at The Fishing School, a DC Community Center, to cool a cafeteria, a workshop and the VIP tent for the volunteers.
Just imagine the scene... the dog days of summer in Washington DC. Hot, hazy and humid come to mind! AirPac donated portable air conditioners to keep the volunteers and craftsmen cool and comfortable in mid August. We may not be winning a Grammy (or whatever the award is called for excellence in TV) for our performance but you can bet we were a much appreciated supporting cast member.
The general contractor on the project was Burch Builders Group and you can check out the project info here. Less than 10 days till show time! Tune in to ABC on February 14th from 8:00pm - 10:00pm to watch the episode. Find out how The Fishing School will continue to change lives in our nation's capital.
Can we count on you to tune in to see how The Fishing School transforms young minds through education, collaboration and inspiration? Let us know if you'll watch the show on February 14th. Comment here.