Archive for the 'Infrastructure' Category
DDoS on Dyn’s DNS Infrastructure Cripples Access to Popular Websites
October 21st, 2016Update: Someone on Twitter Claims “Just a Dry Run” [???] Via: CBC: Could millions of connected cameras, thermostats and kids’ toys bring the internet to its knees? It’s beginning to look that way. On Friday, epic cyberattacks crippled a major internet firm, repeatedly disrupting the availability of popular websites across North America and Europe such […]
“Obama Administration Asks CIA to Prepare Revenge Cyber Attack Against Russia”
October 15th, 2016This is Dr. Strangelove level madness. Via: Independent: The White House is considering launching an unprecedented cyber attack against Russia in retaliation for their alleged interference in the US election, intelligence officials say. Current and former officials have said that the CIA has been asked to deliver options for “clandestine” cyber operations designed to “embarrass” […]
Shine Your Love – Tiki Taane – Greenpeace Stop the Solar Tax Petition Delivery
October 12th, 2016Disclosure: I sell solar power systems in NZ. — Here’s what the message to the electricity retailers and grid operators in NZ should be: You solar tax me, I disconnect from the grid. I signed the petition referenced in the video below, but the reality is that petitions typically don’t accomplish anything. How many petitions […]
A Few Solar Panels Turned Up…
October 7th, 2016This was the scene in Auckland yesterday at the company I work for. These are crates of the new 290 watt Trina Honey Plus panels. Monos. Top of the line from the #1 solar panel manufacturer in the world. To all the politicians, power company executives and complicit media that continue to lie about solar […]
Outage Knocks Out All Major Phone Providers on the East Coast
October 5th, 2016Via: Daily Dot: Every major phone carrier experienced outages on United States’ east coast this morning from about 11:00am local time until around 11:45am. DownDetector.com, which tracks technology failure, illustrated the precipitous collapse of major networks. More: Outage at Level 3
My First Solar Customer to Ditch the Grid
September 29th, 2016Disclosure: I sell solar power systems in New Zealand. — I just sold my first off grid system to a customer with grid power available at his house. He’s going pretty small (2 kW array, 4x 230AH 12V AGM batteries, 4kW/48V pure sine wave inverter), but he said he’s fed up with dealing with electricity […]
Power Outage Grips Entire State of South Australia
September 28th, 2016Via: Stuff: The entire state of South Australia is currently without power, with the region in the grip of what could be one of the most extreme weather systems to hit in 50 years. A mass blackout began on Wednesday afternoon, with the a “weather event” behind the unprecedented outage. Premier Jay Weatherill said the […]
Real Headline: “Get Ready for Freeways That Ban Human Drivers”
September 22nd, 2016Sure, they lead with the safety argument, but what you’re going to wind up with is something like this: Didn’t pay taxes? “Driving disabled. Would you like to pay overdue taxes, penalties, fees and interest now?” Didn’t pay parking fine? “Driving disabled. Would you like to pay your fine now?” Children not vaccinated? “Limited destinations. […]
Power Out Again
September 20th, 2016I was just working on an off grid proposal for a solar customer… When the power went out. It’s a sign! Anyway, I’m taking the night off from Cryptogon. Green tea: Check Phone state of charge 54%: Check Audiobook loaded on phone: Check
6 States Facing Possible Gas Shortages After Colonial Pipeline Spill
September 19th, 2016The number of eggs in one basket with this thing is insane. Via: ABC: Six states — Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and North Carolina — are facing possible gas shortages after a pipeline spill, officials said. The states have all declared states of emergency, citing concerns about “fuel supply disruptions” and “disruptions of […]
