Andrew Duff

“Self-powered data center” might be wishful thinking, but thinking in pseudocode helps me imagine how these systems COULD be better.

If datacenter.heat = true && solution = water.cooling && water.cooling = env.impact, then: a) rethink(server.materials), or b) siphon(heat) + use.less(water) => steam => power => self.powered(dc)?

/6 Then in 2008, The Police toured again and I finally had my chance to see them. Now, I’ve been spellbound by The Cure in concert. Revelled in the grit of Sloan performing live. But at that Police concert - I was 11 years old again, singing along with my heroes. So happy, I wanted to hug them.

/5 But I never saw them live, not at their height. I missed all the Police picnics, never asked Mom and Dad for the $ to go. Eventually, I started making my own $ and went to concerts, but too late for The Police. I saw Sting in concert many times - so close, but not the same.

/4 Over the (many) years I’ve rejected pop, obsessed over goth, connected with grunge, swooned over drum & bass and electronic, but always, sometimes secretly, I kept a flame going for The Police.

/3 But they always let me do it. Wincing and with forced smiles, they let me show them the love. Poor guys. Ha.

/2 I would throw my arms around all three of them - Andy, Stewart, Sting - squeeze them playfully, chuckle and say into our scrunched mass, “Aww, you guys! I love ya so much!” They would laugh awkwardly and push me away.

I had a vivid dream last night: I found myself backstage at numerous concerts for The Police, at different times, and different places. And before, after, even during breaks, I would hug them. 🧵🪡

Public Service Announcement: I am not the Andrew Duff who created Pusheen the Cat (adorable) or Andrew N. Duff, OBE (distinguished). Both are stellar humans, but I bring my own flavour of awesomeness. Curious? Discover it here. Long live all Andrew Duffs—it’s a great club to be in.