The Future is Made of Vibraphones

Let There Be Robots

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:34:34 -0500

Sorry for the lack of posts, but I have been working on a new project that launches right about...now.

Grok Robots is a place for me to collect all sorts or robo-goodness. Some techie stuff, yes, but mostly offbeat stuff pulled from the depths (or in some cases the shallows) of pop culture. Movies, music, fashion(?!) and other such miscellany.

Today's featured post celebrates Mr. Roboto, a song which turns 25 years old today.

Link on over when you have a moment and let me know what you think.

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Trek Time Approaches - Help!

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:13:15 -0500

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With all the snow and ice and cold I've been biking in lately, fair-weather cycling seems a distant dream. And yet, the Trek Across Maine is just 16 weeks away!

I had such a good experience last year, I immediately signed up for this year's ride. I've been riding in all sorts of weather to train all winter, but now I have to get busy on the fund raising aspect. This is less fun, but more important as the purpose of the ride is to raise money for the American Lung Association of Maine. If you enjoy breathing, this is a cause you can support!

To help sponsor my ride this year, just click! (You can do it all securely online). I will be thinking of you in the next few months and your generousity will help drive my training, ride through the snow and eventually climb mountains. And your sponsorship will help the American Lung Association bring us healthy air.

A sincere thank you to all who donated last year, and to those who will this year.

In case I rambled on too much, THIS HERE IS THE LINK YOU WANT TO BE CLICKING :)

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President's Day

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 09:03:32 -0500

Check out the web stylings of George and Abe, and the musical stylings of Loudon Wainwright:

George-and-abe

Presidents' Day

Loudon Wainwright III

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Snowy Rides

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:24:56 -0500

Snow Parking

It's been a snowy couple of weeks here in Maine, which has made the biking challenging. It's raining and 40ish today, so good day to be off from work while some of the snow melts.

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Welcome To Serfdom

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:08:10 -0500

Microserf

Microsoft to buy phone maker Danger

"In a telephone interview, Microsoft General Manager Scott Horn said the company isn't ready to announce its specific plans for Danger, but said the company plans to continue operating its existing Sidekick business."

They are waiting for the lasers to be fully powered up.

" Horn said Microsoft will look at ways of bringing the two businesses--and the two operating systems--more closely together."

Don't cross the streams!

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Bubble Tea Success!

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:08:01 -0500

Yum

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Black Perl 300g

nobody@vox.com(mikepop) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:02:02 -0500

Making some boba/bubble tea. Prepping the tapioca pearls in advance of tonight.

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