http://www.caffination.com Caffeine Culture and Technology News Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:36:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Caffeine Culture and Technology News. Not just topics around here but twin passions that fuel this Podcast. Paul Rj Muller clean Paul Rj Muller caffination@gmail.com caffination@gmail.com (Paul Rj Muller) 2006-2010 Caffeine Culture & Technology News Coffee, Tech News, Technology News, Gadgets, Robots, Caffeine, Tea, opinion http://www.caffination.com/wp-content/uploads//powerpress/CaffiNation-rss.png http://www.caffination.com http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-329-never-surrender-1049/ http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-329-never-surrender-1049/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:07:09 +0000 pzul http://www.caffination.com/?p=1049 http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-329-never-surrender-1049/feed/ 0 Batman,Chess,Coffee,Ecology,Espresso,Fitness,Jaws,Jerky,Pandemic,Robots,Solar Cookin Today's Show:  Pandemic, Jaws, Chess, Ecology, Robots, Fitness, Batman, Espresso, Solar Cooking, Jerky, Coffee - Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - --- - It seems that no one ca... Today's Show:  Pandemic, Jaws, Chess, Ecology, Robots, Fitness, Batman, Espresso, Solar Cooking, Jerky, Coffee Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) --- It seems that no one can get a break around CaffiNation HQ, I'd like to thank everyone who sent well wishes over the various pieces of social media. Last Friday I came down with the same bug that was working its way through our house, and no it wasn't swine flu.  So you'll excuse me if this show is a bit more brief. Between worn out windpipes and a tattered immune system I'm not sure what I'll be called on to fend off when the Little man comes back home from daycare or I enter work once more. The news has been fertile these past few days. Some of the news is sensationalistic, other bits are salacious. Well stick to the facts and give you al the details about the serious problems, and the lighter side of the net as well. Enjoy the show and Stay Caffeinated! * CaffiNation Back Channel: All the Cruft, non of the Chaff (http://caffination.tumblr.com) * Where else can you find me? www.paulrjmuller.com (http://www.paulrjmuller.com) Quick Hits * Pandemic Response Guide, Links to real information (http://www.sans.edu/resources/leadershiplab/pandemic_watch2009.php) * Try to potty train Jr with Jaws lurking (http://nerdapproved.com/household/shark-head-design-toilet-seat/) * Like Chess, Like Star Wars, Have money? No Problem (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/star-wars-chess-set/) * Space Invader Fitness (http://www.themattcave.org/2009/04/final-project.html) * Biodegradeable sponges? Why are these not the norm? (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-sponge) * Batmobile, Why?  Why not! (http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/27/video-homebrew-batmobile-ready-to-fight-crime-compensate-for/) Geek Cruft: * Ecological photovoltaic speakers (http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-gadgets-solar-powered-speaker-brings-sustainable-music-to-your-tabletop/) * Or you could do it DIY Style (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m8fbnShPcw), Ti Foil, a Penny, and a Paper Plate * Muppet like robot to care for children, Probo (http://probo.vub.ac.be/press/persmap_en.htm) * Reuse old Nintendo Cart, and keep today's kids honest (http://dvice.com/archives/2009/04/fc-mobile-ii-is.php) * In theor this is neat, Nail Couch (http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-arts-nail-bench-recycled-sting-for-comfort/) is also quite nice to look at but flawed Caffeinated Bits * Espresso Does it Again, Thanks Dr MAS (http://www.coffeehero.com) * Terrorize your classmates with a screaming straw (http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/led-screaming-skull-straws-bring-terror-with-every-sip/) * Getting my appetite back but Gummy Bacon (http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2009/04/23/weird-candy-gummy-bacon/) doesn't even sound good, I like Crispy * Caffeinated marketing goes too far, Jerky? (http://www.energyfiend.com/2009/04/alien-energy-jerky-caffeine-laced-beefy-goodness) * Solar Cooker (http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/04/27/hot-pot-simple-solar-cooker/11261), Boy Scouts did this for much cheaper, Huge Resource (http://solarcooking.org/) for the interested Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People! Paul Rj Muller clean 30:21 http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-318-greener-965/ http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-318-greener-965/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:40:46 +0000 pzul http://www.caffination.com/?p=965 http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-318-greener-965/feed/ 0 Alarms,Coffee,Ecology,Green Beer,Irish Coffee,lemmings,Mario,nintendo,Recipes,Remix Culture,roomba,St Patrick Today's Show:  St Patrick, Green Beer, Irish Coffee, ecology, recipes, Mario, Steampunk, Roomba, lemmings, Nintendo, Remix Culture, Coffee, Alarms - Green isn't only about being ecologically minded these days, Today's Show:  St Patrick, Green Beer, Irish Coffee, ecology, recipes, Mario, Steampunk, Roomba, lemmings, Nintendo, Remix Culture, Coffee, Alarms Green isn't only about being ecologically minded these days, its also about celebrating  St Patrick's Day, Celebrating to coming of Spring in the northern hemisphere and hopefully trying to save some cash while you're doing all of the above. I have a list of awesome website with hilarious and intriguing content we're going to go over. What would a Caffination pre St Patty's day episode be without an Irish Coffee Recipe and explanation. I'll be putting my own derivation of the Irish coffee recipe out later later this week. Not too much different but I found it tastes a bit better. To top it off we have a metric ton of other content to fill your ears and spice up your dreams. No one i know can afford half of the outlandish gadgets and gizmos i see online, buts its always free to point, laugh or dream isn't it? So Please Enjoy the show and Stay Caffeinated! Sponsor: Try GotoMeeting free for 30 days! For this special offer visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) * Check the Back Channel: All the Cruft, non of the Chaff (http://caffination.tumblr.com) * Web Presence Index www.paulrjmuller.com (http://www.paulrjmuller.com) Follow Along with us as we talk about... * Coming soon Blog Design Guide: Content Writing * The Right Way to... (http://www.paulrjmuller.com/blog/the-right-way-to-24/) * Coming up, New Recipes, Caffeinated Product Review and So much more Geek Cruft * Mario Kart from Office Supplies (http://www.spritestitch.com/?p=1788) * Handy Guide to Laptop definition (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/03/13/miniature_computer_field_guide/), with saucy language * Buzzword Frustration is running rampant these days * A pogo stick for the damaged (http://www.geek.com/articles/gadgets/grab-some-serious-pogo-air-with-the-flybar-20090313/), expensive, dangerous * Bring me the severed head of a Care Bear (http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/14/stuffed-care-bears-head-is-a-perfect-phone-holster-complete-nig/), for my phone? * Impressive editing, 20+ musicians gathered into a new song (http://thru-you.com/#/videos/). * video link * Remix Culture (http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/policy/2005/02/24/lessig.html) * Scare your pets with this roomba cover (http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/03/roomba_horny_toad_wool_cosy.html) * NES Controller (http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/03/13/nes-nintendo-game-controller-soap/10275), worlds most awesome soap (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=22085020) * One day software will defend the Net (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,505159,00.html), proactively, Nueromancer lives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromancer) * Lemmings! loved the game, now see the knitting (http://www.spritestitch.com/?p=1791) * Steampunk Eyepod does it up right! (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2009/03/the-steampunk-eye-pod/) * Best Customer Service Sign Ever (http://cad-comic.com/comic.php?d=20090313) Consumable & Caffeinated Bits * Energy drink compound might increase estrogen levels (http://www.energyfiend.com/2009/03/is-your-energy-drink-turning-you-into-a-woman) * Coffee Mind Tricks (http://www.wordsaboutthings.co.uk/why-tea-and-coffee-tastes-better-they-way-you-make-it/) * Supergrill (http://i.gizmodo.com/5170204/intimidate-neighbors-and-cook-their-food-with-uber-manly-imperial-grill-xl), to compensate for not being able to cook on a real one * Best alarm clock concept ever! (http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/03/12/wake-up-to-an-alarming-juice-toast-and-coffee/) * Green Beer? Is that the best they can do? * Stateside Irish Coffee (http://thebuenavista.com/irishcoffee.html), Wiki concerning (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_coffee) * Mr Food's Recipe Paul Rj Muller clean 38:35 http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-227-green-weather-646/ http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-227-green-weather-646/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:30:24 +0000 pzul http://www.caffination.com/?p=646 http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-227-green-weather-646/feed/ 0 Biodegradable,Biodegradable things,bugs,Cigarettes,Coffee,Ecology,edible dishes,green tech,Robots,Tea,tech,tech news This show sponsored by GoToMeeting, Try it Free for 30 days For this special offer, visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - On Today's Show: Cigarettes, Tea, Coffee, Robots, Bugs, Biodegradable things - Apologies and a scare - Real News Bytes - ... (http://www.caffination.com/wp-content/uploads//2008/04/coffee-green-bar-300x93.jpg) This show sponsored by GoToMeeting, Try it Free for 30 days For this special offer, visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) On Today's Show: Cigarettes, Tea, Coffee, Robots, Bugs, Biodegradable things * Apologies and a scare Real News Bytes * CaffiNation Greens it Up Earth Day Style (http://www.caffination.com/news/greening-it-up-642/) * 7 Eco friendly links for web services (http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2008/04/your-earth-day.html) * Part of a grand larger plan, but the power source is awesome (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/off_the_grid_to.php) * Fire Hydrant means no parking with a twist (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/nopark_project.php) * Open Wheeled Electric car (http://www.gizmag.com/thorr-the-fully-electric-open-wheeler/9226/) looks old timey and fun Tech Cruft * Happy 18th Hubble (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/04/hubbles_18th_bi.php) * Steampunk Victorian workstation (http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/24/diyer-crafts-victorian-style-all-in-one-pc/) * Ashes to Ashes, biodegradable coffins (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopod-stay-green-even-in-the-afterlife) * Robot Buddies, Fire fighting bugs (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robots-the-oled-insect-firefighter) * A real page turner, Book scanner unmasked (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/04/24/digitizing-line-dl-3000-book-scanner-is-big-and-fast/) * Just a little FYI, Laptops are fully searchable by Customs now (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080423-laptop-searches-at-the-border-no-reason-no-problem.html)... # Bonus Link Caffeine & Food * Do we need Caffeinated Chips (http://www.energyfiend.com/2008/04/engobi-caffeinated-snacks)? * Tragedy and Red Bull (http://www.oxfordmail.net/news/headlines/display.var.2220935.0.red_bull_link_to_workers_death.php). Its not a sports drink moderation is the key * Edible Dishes! no more soap (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-picnic-ware-you-can-eat), Biodegradable, edible and washable! * Cigarette Tea (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-cigarettes-schnaider-brand)? * Combined they form MicroToaster (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/04/24/microwave-accessorizes-with-built-in-toaster/) * Burgeoning Beer Guide (http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080423-laptop-searches-at-the-border-no-reason-no-problem.html) PodSafe Music: * The Beat Assassins (http://www.myspace.com/beatassassins):Going Crazy Contact Me: * Phone Me (http://www.grandcentral.com): 215-240-1319 :: Email Me @ CaffiNation@gmail.com * Skype (http://www.skype.com) Me thecaffination :: Full Contact Details (http://www.caffination.com/about-the-producer) Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People! Paul Rj Muller clean 34:04