The CaffiNation Podcast » Writing http://www.caffination.com Caffeine Culture and Technology News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:58:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.caffination.com/feed/podcast/ 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) 2006-2011 Caffeine Culture & Technology News Coffee, Tech News, Technology News, Gadgets, Robots, Caffeine, Tea, opinion The CaffiNation Podcast » Writing http://www.caffination.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/CaffiNation-rss.png http://www.caffination.com TV-G Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Weekly CaffiNation 319: Little Things http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-319-little-things-985/ http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-319-little-things-985/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:59 +0000 Paul Muller http://www.caffination.com/?p=985

CaffiNation 319: Little Things

Today’s Show:  writing, Irish coffee, power, coasters, oragami, robots, legos, solar power, geeks, nerds, dorks, Cake, Coffee Gadgets are fun, in fact there are more websites dedicated to tiny little technological trinkets than you could shake a stick at, or several sticks if the mood struck you. Gadgets are small little baubles that make eyes [...]

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]]> http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-319-little-things-985/feed/ 0 Cake,coasters,Coffee,dorks,Geeks,Irish Coffee,Legos,nerds,oragami,Power,Robots,solar power Today's Show:  writing, Irish coffee, power, coasters, oragami, robots, legos, solar power, geeks, nerds, dorks, Cake, Coffee Gadgets are fun, in fact there are more websites dedicated to tiny little technological trinkets than you could shake a ... Today's Show:  writing, Irish coffee, power, coasters, oragami, robots, legos, solar power, geeks, nerds, dorks, Cake, Coffee Gadgets are fun, in fact there are more websites dedicated to tiny little technological trinkets than you could shake a stick at, or several sticks if the mood struck you. Gadgets are small little baubles that make eyes light up and wallets open, a selection of small links with big fun is what is in store for today. Tight economic times call for frugal spending, but who couldn't resits just one more shiny object. Every show we focus on ways to save you money, in this case we are outing the plain silly products, while focusing on some winners along the way. I also give a quick rundown on how to streamline your writing for the web, make a new version of an old favorite hot toddy, and showcase a couple fun DIY projects. 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... * New Blog Design Guide: Copy Writing (http://www.caffination.com/design/blog-design-guide-copy-writing-976/) Geek Cruft * Power (http://www.holycool.net/2009/03/radius-tree-of-charge.html) doesn't grow on trees, does it? * Flat Stan, Coaster to the stars (http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/table_top_stan_saves_your_table_from_stains.php) * With Flat Mark you always know where you're at (http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/03/18/squashed-flat-book-mark/10489) * Get Star power with these cufflinks (http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/?p=12513) * Fold and Go (http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2009/03/15/origami-toilet-paper/), sorta * The arrow marks the spot, a sad mouse really (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2009/03/usb-arrow-optical-mouse-points-you-click/) * Robots now sense your fear (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2009/03/modified-roomba-detects-stress-runs-away-from-its-abuser/) * Solar power, from doughnuts, Vodka, and Passion Tea? (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/03/18/make-a-solar-cell-from-vodka-powdered-donuts-and-starbucks-passion-tea/) * Bats in Space (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/03/18/bat-ronaut-rides-into-space-on-discoverys-external-tank/) * Wireless, fan (http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT29169&type=2&code_lg=lg_us&num=0) * Eternal Question, Geek, Nerd or Dork (http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/18130) * Mad scientist in training (http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/1-3-years/b78f/?cpg=92H), might need to get these * Roadable Aircraft? or Jetsons Precursor (http://jalopnik.com/5173389/terrafugia-flying-car-makes-first-flight) * Now that just silly, just plain crazy people are amusing (http://www.mopo.ca/2009/03/dui-defendant-claims-that-hes-his-own.html) Consumable & Caffeinated Bits * CaffiNation's Irish Coffee (http://www.caffination.com/recipes/caffinations-irish-coffee-966/), you know you want it * The Colors of Cake? Art raised to a tasty new level (http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2009/03/13/colorful-cake-art/) * Lego Ice Cube trays (http://ther3al.blogspot.com/2009/03/lego-ice-cube-tray.html), fortress of solitude is only a step away * Scrap trap, great idea (http://www.7gadgets.com/2009/03/17/scrap-trap/10429) * Build your own smoker (http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/workshop/3372796.html?page=1) Thanks and Stay Caffeinated People Paul Rj Muller clean 41:14 Blog Design Guide: Copy-Writing form http://www.caffination.com/design/blog-design-guide-copy-writing-976/ http://www.caffination.com/design/blog-design-guide-copy-writing-976/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:30:17 +0000 Paul Muller http://www.caffination.com/?p=976

Blog Design Guide: Copy-Writing form

So you think you’re all set now that your blog is up, laid out and designed. Well you still do need to put some stuff up there for people to read. This isn’t about writing for SEO, writing for awards or writing for fun. This is about writing to inform. You have content, you feel [...]

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CaffiNation 284: Lego Crazy

Today’s Show: Writing, Lego, Star Wars, Lego, Coffee, Tea, lego, Logo, Love —- Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off —- A show in honor of Legos. I love the idea behind the lego concept. Make anything out of [...]

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]]> http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-284-lego-crazy-831/feed/ 1 Coffee,darth vader,john williams,kettle,LED,Lego,logo,Love,mindstorm,patent,Star Wars,Tea Today's Show: Writing, Lego, Star Wars, Lego, Coffee, Tea, lego, Logo, Love ---- - Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off - Today's Show: Writing, Lego, Star Wars, Lego, Coffee, Tea, lego, Logo, Love (http://www.caffination.com/wp-content/uploads//2008/11/bean-ss.png)---- Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off ---- A show in honor of Legos. I love the idea behind the lego concept. Make anything out of small simple parts. The mindstorms are a boon for inventors everywhere but it doesn't end there. These iconic childs toys are loved by people everywhere young and old. I have been inundated with lego stories lately so i decided to dedicate as much of a show as i could to the topic. I was stunned by the response and believe me the stories won't stop here. There is enough other content on both sides of the coin to keep the show fresh. * Back Channel Links Tumblr Blog Grinds (http://caffination.tumblr.com) * The RSS Feed for this Podcast (http://www.caffination.com/feed/) Tech Cruft * NaNoWriMo: Storm Draft Chapter 1 (http://www.paulrjmuller.com/storm/storm-chapter-1-7/)! * Lego Historical Caricatures (http://www.wackyarchives.com/featured/historical-figures-in-lego.html) * Scale Lego Aircraft Carrier (http://www.likecool.com/Lego_Aircraft_Carrier--Other--Gear.html) * Lego Security wristband (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/10/lego-security-bracelet-for-kids/) * LED Bathlight is smarter than people (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/11/led-bath-light-does-it-all/) * Lego Ferrari F1 (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/10/amazing-lego-ferrari-f1/) * Lego Radar Rings (http://www.gadgetvenue.com/lego-radar-rings-10305832/) * Lego Coffee Table (http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/ceo_lego_table_5611.asp) * DIY HDD Clock (http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/09/diyer-constructs-artsy-wall-clock-from-spare-hdd-parts-tells-a/) * Ye Olde Google (http://www.mopo.ca/2008/11/ye-olde-google.html) * Fish, Star Wars, (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/11/09/r2-d2-aquarium-what-cant-an-astromech-do/) and Christmas * Video Link: John Williams Tribute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk5_OSsawz4) Stunning work Caffeine & Food Section * Toast on the Dark Side (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/11/07/vader-toaster-starts-your-morning-off-on-the-dark-side/) * Lego's Make Coffee (http://www.singleservecoffee.com/archives/006055.php), is there anything they can't do? * Snack and Pack (http://foolishgadgets.com/200810/snack-stack-utensils/) Utensils * Lego Mindstorm assisted coffee (http://mindstorms.lego.com/nxtlog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=3ce3c202-776e-42dd-beb5-a6275110eeff) * Patent on Plastic? (http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/US-Patent-Office-Upholds-PG/story.aspx?guid={C3F772A9-6CAA-4C99-9BEE-2C8A14543F9F}) * Multitone teapot (http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/11/harmonica-kettle-plays-music/), i have one of these, sort of * Lego my Tea (http://mindstorms.lego.com/NXTLog/ProjectDisplay.aspx?id=d1cdd05f-12da-4789-b715-d44aa0d36f7d) * Confection from heaven? Pocket Coffee (http://edible-oddities.blogspot.com/2008/06/pocket-coffee.html) * Temp aware design (http://petitinvention.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/cup-to-see-temperature/), nice work * Kona on the way! 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 37:15 CaffiNation 283: Brimming http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-283-brimming-830/ http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-283-brimming-830/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:06:28 +0000 Paul Muller http://www.caffination.com/?p=830

CaffiNation 283: Brimming

Today’s Show: Writing, Twitter, Logo, Politics, Cthulu, Dinosaurs, Cloning, Robots, Pong, Coffee —- Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off —- A lot of things have happened here in the last week, from elections to news stories to interesting [...]

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]]> http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-283-brimming-830/feed/ 0 Christmas,Cloning,Coffee,Cthulu,Dinosaurs,logo,mammoths,nanowrimo,patent,Politics,Pong,potato Today's Show: Writing, Twitter, Logo, Politics, Cthulu, Dinosaurs, Cloning, Robots, Pong, Coffee ---- - Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - Today's Show: Writing, Twitter, Logo, Politics, Cthulu, Dinosaurs, Cloning, Robots, Pong, Coffee (http://www.caffination.com/wp-content/uploads//2008/11/bean-ss.png)---- Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off ---- A lot of things have happened here in the last week, from elections to news stories to interesting projects at work. The news must have been holding off until after the election because we have a ton of great content that just didn't make it into the show. Tonight's episode is truly some of the best and I think most interesting links and topics of the day. * Back Channel Links Tumblr Blog Grinds (http://caffination.tumblr.com) * The RSS Feed for this Podcast (http://www.caffination.com/feed/) * NaNoWriMo (http://www.nanowrimo.org/hownanoworks) continues Tech Cruft * NaNoWriMo Help: Write or DIE (http://lab.drwicked.com/writeordie.html)! * Discussion of Twitter & Social Media in General and Current events * A Small nod to some of the more Interesting Voting Stories out there * Past Election Gaffs (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/11/the_10_biggest.php) * Vote for Emperor Palpatine, CNN and Holograms (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/11/cnns_election_n.php) * Lego my Lever (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/11/the_case_for_le.php) * Joe Coffee For President (http://www.ineedcoffee.com/08/joe/)? * If all else fails why vote for a lesser evil (http://bookstoysgames.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/vote-cthulhu-for-president-on-tuesday/)! * Proto Dinosaur (http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2008/11/04/2409959.htm?site=science) found, Great Old One Indeed * Jurassic Park not that far off (http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE4A26NV20081103)... Cuthulu? * Robotic plant (http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200810/200810160007.html)... nuff said? * Some people were put here as a warning to others, crazy has a new name (http://virtuallyblind.com/2008/11/05/riches-warcraft-motion/) * Sorry you can't buy windows 3.x anymore (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7707016.stm) * Patently stupid (http://yro.slashdot.org/yro/08/11/04/2221208.shtml) * Interactive Whiteboard Pong (http://gizmodo.com/5077225/interactive-pong-may-be-most-fun-you-can-have-with-a-whiteboard) for fun * Robot Projectiles (http://www.gizmag.com/californian-prisons-employ-robotic-scouts/10306/) * So Simple, yet so Awesome for camera geeks everywhere (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/11/05/3-axis-bubble-level-keeps-your-camera-straight/) * Buy a spacesuit? (http://www.geekalerts.com/apollo-11-spacesuit-replica/) * Christmas here I come (http://www.hammacher.com/publish/75639.asp?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1528530-_-1650877-_-Hammacher+Schlemmer)! * Next show will be Lego-geddon Caffeine & Food Section * Move over potatoes Tomatoes are the new food battery of choice (http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-soup-battery-play-video-games-on-soup) * Some people had to ruin it for everyone, Free Coffee Gaff (http://www.needcoffee.com/2008/11/04/free-coffee-ice-cream-today/) * Franken Coffee (http://www.gizmag.com/coffee-with-a-healthy-spin/10313/) 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 39:57 CaffiNation 282: Settle Down http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-282-settle-down-828/ http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-282-settle-down-828/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:45:46 +0000 Paul Muller http://www.caffination.com/?p=828

CaffiNation 282: Settle Down

Today’s Show: Writing, Audiobook, Hearts, Pumpkin, Nethack, robots, legos, logo, opulence, coffee —- Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off —- Back to a sense of normalcy around here, so naturally some changes are brewing. For NaNoWriMo, national novel [...]

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]]> http://www.caffination.com/podcast/caffination-282-settle-down-828/feed/ 3 Audiobook,Coffee,Hearts,Legos,logo,Nethack,opulence,Pumpkin,Robots,Writing Today's Show: Writing, Audiobook, Hearts, Pumpkin, Nethack, robots, legos, logo, opulence, coffee ---- - Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts - Today's Show: Writing, Audiobook, Hearts, Pumpkin, Nethack, robots, legos, logo, opulence, coffee (http://www.caffination.com/wp-content/uploads//2008/11/bean-ss.png)---- Sponsored by GoToMeeting, Online Meetings Made Easy Try it FREE for 30 days! visit www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts (http://www.gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts) Also Try GoDaddy Code Blu84 for 10% off ---- Back to a sense of normalcy around here, so naturally some changes are brewing. For NaNoWriMo, national novel writing month, I'm going to be releasing a new podcast as a form of first draft audio book. We'll see how it goes. Looking for feedback on it and the first chapter should go live this week. In other news I have been working on a new logo for the CaffiNation Podcast and i think we have a winner, as it should be the album art for today's show, and most shows going forward. Not changing the site too much yet but i'm looking for feedback here as well. * Back Channel Links Tumblr Blog Grinds (http://caffination.tumblr.com) * The Everything Feed: Friendfeed (http://friendfeed.com/caffination) * The RSS Feed for this Podcast (http://www.caffination.com/feed/) * NaNoWriMo (http://www.nanowrimo.org/hownanoworks) Chapter 3 and moving right along Tech Cruft * Tin Men everywhere rejoice new artificial heart being tested (http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/02/prototype-artificial-heart-unveiled-expected-to-cost-192k/) * 10th annual Nethack Tournament started (http://games.slashdot.org/games/08/11/02/1734237.shtml), get in line! * Space Debrise (http://science.slashdot.org/science/08/11/01/2010247.shtml) * We have no clue where its going to land is not a good enough answer * Robofish unveiled, complete with CAD Files (http://hackaday.com/2008/11/02/robot-fish-cad-models/) * Trains for tots, will run you lots (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/10/31/hand-crank-locomotives-are-a-childs-dream-toy/) * Titanium for Trikes (http://gizmodo.com/5074289/titanium-tricycle-ensures-trust-fund-babies-break-the-bank-not-their-bike)? * Mac users can now use Netflix Watch Instantly (http://gizmodo.com/5074323/netflix-watch-instantly-for-mac-now-live-for-beta-users)! * Sound idea, Bonsai and Desktop Boomboxes (http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/10/31/oh-little-bonsai-you-like-my-music/) * Snow warfare just got serious (http://dvice.com/archives/2008/10/snowball_launch.php) * Chilly season, hot tunes (http://www.redferret.net/?p=11636) * Another Giant Lego Man Washes ashore (http://www.computerhaven.info/forum/tm.aspx?high=&m=83740&mpage=1#83809), TC Link * Another you say? Well there was this one (http://www.digphilly.com/portal/site/digphilly/menuitem.2435f4be62ac0f6627b80d3233b0a0a0?vgnextoid=fc579cdb2b144110VgnVCM1000006dc1d240RCRD) * Lego Disney land, no price gouging here (http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/weekend-update/815-lego-my-disneyland-weekend-update-november-1-2008.html) * Food Network Challenge, Pumpkin carving (http://www.geekologie.com/2008/10/knife_skills_champion_pumpkin.php) Caffeine & Food Section * Handpresso keeps popping up (http://www.energyfiend.com/2008/11/the-handpresso-portable-espresso-machine), Would love to review * Floating cutlery (http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/10/31/floater-cutlery-wont-sink-in-your-sink/)? * Green cold beer (http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/pedal-to-cold-beer.php) * Coffee rut * Joke: Drugs and spiders (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHa5cc1aaNU&eurl=http://eave.blogspot.com/2008/11/amazing-video-effects-of-alcohol.html) 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 38:25