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Introducing the V-Pole, a connectivity, electricity, utility pole mashup

Andy P — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:53:41 +0000

The idea behind the V-Pole — a concept utility pole and art project from the brain of Vancouver-based writer Douglas Coupland — is basically: make it transparent, design it well and it put it all in one place. Earlier this month Coupland and the Mayor of Vancouver Gregor Robertson, showed off mockups of the V-Pole (V for Vancouver), which contains multi-colored units of wireless connectivity stacked on a utility pole that’s connected to optical underground wiring, and paired with electric car charging outlets and an LED street light.

IBM stung by BYOD pitfalls

Andy P — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:48:44 +0000

Reblogged from GigaOM:

The whole bring-your-own-device trend may cause as many problems as it solves, according to IBM(s ibm) CIO Jeanette Horan.

BYOD, in which companies let (even encourage) employees to use their personal smartphone or other tablet of choice for work, was driven largely by the popularity of Apple’s(s aapl) iPhone and iPad devices and embraced by companies that saw it as a way to boost productivity and mobility of their workers.

BBQ fest booth, check out the lower left

Andy P — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:24:59 +0000

Reblogged from Matt on Not-WordPress:

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BBQPress... Mmmmm.

Bacon pecan waffles

Andy P — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:08:48 +0000

Reblogged from Matt on Not-WordPress:

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I tried these in seaside, they were delicious!

27 April, 2012 11:11

Andy P — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:00:24 +0000

Reblogged from Mark.:

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My Work Team

Andy P — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:20:29 +0000

Reblogged from Around the Hill:

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Janitorial Team at Automattic

Andy P — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:50:39 +0000

Reblogged from Matt on Not-WordPress:

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Back in Seaside, FL.

Vancouver Sun Run

Andy P — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:41:42 +0000

Reblogged from Quieter Elephant: So when I foolishly signed up for the Sun Run, I didn’t actually expect to have to RUN. But now both daughters, their associated beaus and the good lady wife have signed up it looks like … Continue reading →

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012: Mini Preview

Andy P — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:40:11 +0000

Reblogged from Connected:

The Spring Dance is upon us.

The Masters: Then and Now

Andy P — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:44:16 +0000

Reblogged from The Mindful Golfer:

More than any other golf tournament in the world, the Masters carries a mystique that elevates golf to the gods. This year Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer, three of the greatest who ever played the game, will hit ceremonial balls off the first tee to start the tournament. Can you name another tournament that starts like this? All past Masters winners gather for a dinner the night before the start to feast on a meal sponsored by last year’s winner.