{"id":3508,"date":"2011-07-23T01:45:38","date_gmt":"2011-07-22T18:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=3508"},"modified":"2011-07-23T01:45:38","modified_gmt":"2011-07-22T18:45:38","slug":"inside-intel-upgrade-your-life-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/inside-intel-upgrade-your-life-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Intel: Upgrade Your Life Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n

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I have just returned from a \u00a02 1\/2 day trip to Santa Clara, CA, a short jaunt from Los Angeles by plane. \u00a0Intel invited me\u00a0to attend their “Upgrade Your Life” event at their headquarters with 13 other bloggers.<\/p>\n

I was looking forward to learning more about Intel’s innovation, which really impressed me when I saw their booth at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)<\/a> earlier this year. \u00a0Intel doesn’t just make computer chips, they innovate and forge new product categories, products, even industries.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Intel’s hospitality, the first night all of the bloggers had the opportunity to get to know each other over dinner before our full meeting the next day at Intel. \u00a0What a great bunch of technologically smart women and men.<\/p>\n

Who Attended:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Jessica Benton <\/strong>thattechchick.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Susan Carraretto <\/strong>www.5minutesformom.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Catherine Connors <\/strong>herbadmother.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lori Cunningham <\/strong>wellconnectedmom.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Stephanie Ellie <\/strong>www.bizziemommy.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mia Kim <\/strong>www.popgadget.net<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Michelle Martini <\/strong>about.me\/powerfulher<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Maggie Mason <\/strong>mightygirl.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Christen Rochon <\/strong>divasanddorks.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Jeff Sass <\/strong>dadomatic.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Sheehan <\/strong>www.hightechdad.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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Judie Stanford <\/strong>www.geardiary.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Annie Wang <\/strong>www.hercampus.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Alli Worthington <\/strong>blissfullydomestic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Upgrade Your Life Meeting Day Agenda:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Green is the New Black<\/li>\n
  • An Archaeology of the Present: Cars, Mobile Technologies, & Messiness<\/li>\n
  • Upgrade Your Life (or that of your parents, your\u00a0children’s’…)<\/li>\n
  • Speed Dating with Women of Intel<\/li>\n
  • Innovation Open House<\/li>\n
  • Intel Education Service Corps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To give you a glimpse of what the day was like, I took some notes to share with you. \u00a0I’ve included the Green is the New Black session in this article and will share another session in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

    Green is the New Black<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Intel bleeds green. \u00a0Conservation is a top priority\u00a0within\u00a0the company. \u00a0Being green cuts costs while reducing their\u00a0corporate environmental footprint. \u00a0Intel has largely focused their efforts in these three areas:<\/p>\n

    Energy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Intel is the largest voluntary purchaser of “green” power in the US (according to the US EPA.)<\/li>\n
    • Intel has built miles and miles of solar panels in the desert to gain over 3.8 million solar KWH per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Intel has saved over 40 billion gallons of water since 1998 due to their conservation actions and investments.<\/li>\n
      • Intel partnered with the city of Chandler, AZ to fund and build a reverse osmosis plant. \u00a0Intel uses the city’s “grey” water in their plants operations.\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Remarkably, Intel recycled 80% of their solid waste in 2010.<\/li>\n
        • Intel partners with others in the industry to make computers more green.<\/li>\n
        • Intel actually has an employee going through their waste and scraps at various plants and offices to find if an item can be reused or \u00a0recycled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Intel’s Energy Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Intel knows that in order for consumers to reduce their personal household energy consumption, they need to be\u00a0better educated on their current usage. \u00a0Intel is helping to lead this charge. \u00a0Their\u00a0chip sets\u00a0are inserted inside smart grids, homes, and\u00a0buildings. \u00a0Intel has created a home energy wireless system that utilizes a number of wireless sensors. \u00a0Plugging\u00a0these sensors into the home\u00a0energy\u00a0management system allows for energy consumption to be recorded. \u00a0Information gleamed from this system will empower consumers by educating them on their consumption and providing recommendations for reduced energy use.<\/p>\n


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          A Mom’s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n

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          What impressed me the most about Intel was that though our discussions greatly involved technology, not once did we\u00a0take a look at their current products. \u00a0The focus of the entire day was on understanding how people use technology and throughly investigating their needs.<\/p>\n

          Intel doesn’t wait for their customers (computer companies) to come to them with their needs, Intel often is already ahead of customer’s needs and preparing for them. \u00a0Intel is one of the most forward thinking companies I have ever come across. \u00a0And the way their employees are given leeway to innovate in their jobs, it’s no wonder why employees often have long careers at Intel.<\/p>\n

          If you were hoping for an explanation of the basic differences between Intel and AMD’s chipsets, we’ll have to save that for another post. \u00a0When that day comes for me to learn more, I’ll be sure to write an article on it. \u00a0Suffice it to say that yes, Intel sells products but they provide a lot more value as an organization than just the products they produce.<\/p>\n

          * Intel provided transportation and lodging during my 2 1\/2 day visit with them. \u00a0All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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