Notes, thoughts, links, videos and photos posted by me, Frank Gruber, while living a digital nomadic life in search of the latest tech innovations. I am building a company called TechCocktail.com, which offers tech startup events, news and resources. I am also the co-founder of a product called Thankfulfor - download the iPhone app - . You may be familiar with my old blog Somewhat Frank which I maintained from 2005 to 2010. I’ve decided to keep things going over here now and also on Tech Cocktail. Thanks for stopping by. Follow @FrankGruber Let’s Meet! My Office Hours #ohours{width:150px;font-family:”Helvetica Neue”,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;text-align:center;border:0px solid #3366CB; padding:0 15px 15px 15px;} #ohours p{color:#444444;font-size:14px;line-height:30px;height:30px;margin:0;padding-top:15px;background-image:url(“http://ohours.org/images/office_hours_otter.png”);background-position:98% bottom;background-repeat:no-repeat;} #ohours a{display:block;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;-o-border-radius:10px;-ms-border-radius:10px;-khtml-border-radius:10px;border-radius:10px;background-image:url(“http://ohours.org/images/button_overlay.png”);background-position:0 50%;background-repeat:repeat-x;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;color:white;text-shadow:1px 1px 0 rgba(51, 51, 51, 0.4);cursor:pointer;overflow:hidden;*zoom:1;background-color:#4caf52;padding:8px 10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:bold;border: 2px solid transparent;height:19px;} #ohours a:hover{border:2px solid #fafa3e; } Sponsors Other Projects Frank GruberTumblr (3.0; @frankgruber)http://frankgruber.me/Enjoying my last few hours in Florida (Taken with Instagram at...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzwspy6ZEF1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Enjoying my last few hours in Florida (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Monty’s)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/18195990011http://frankgruber.me/post/18195990011Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:01:10 -0500Scott Case (@tscottcase) kicks off the @startupamerica regional...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzum9jGr3s1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Scott Case (@tscottcase) kicks off the @startupamerica regional summit. #ideasummit (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at University of Miami)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/18128183710http://frankgruber.me/post/18128183710Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:46:31 -0500ideasummitOn the campus for the @startupamerica regional summit...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzum12CV571qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>On the campus for the @startupamerica regional summit #ideasummit (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at University of Miami)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/18128059282http://frankgruber.me/post/18128059282Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:41:26 -0500ideasummitLanding in Miami (Taken with Instagram at Miami International...<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzt21hjFAy1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Landing in Miami (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Miami International Airport (MIA))</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/18076766163http://frankgruber.me/post/18076766163Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:32:04 -0500O.A.R. performed live at LivingSocial last night at their new...<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/t5O8YkEWI18?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5O8YkEWI18&list=UUruASYaaaHAWAnQp7DSLMhg&index=1&feature=plcp" target="_blank">O.A.R. performed live at LivingSocial</a> last night at their new 918 F Street NW, Washington D.C. space. It was the first public show at the new venue.</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17957119746http://frankgruber.me/post/17957119746Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:27:00 -0500O.A.R.MusicLivingSocialAcousticwashingtonDCO.A.R. live at @LivingSocial’s new jam pad in DC #dctech...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzo3tfHPpE1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>O.A.R. live at @LivingSocial’s new jam pad in DC #dctech #startuplife (@oshy @abatalion) (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at LivingSocial 918 F)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17917729492http://frankgruber.me/post/17917729492Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:22:26 -0500startuplifedctechBrunch with @perrelli @wfuentes3 @eburfield #startuplife (Taken...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzngfenr971qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brunch with @perrelli @wfuentes3 @eburfield #startuplife (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Whitlow’s on Wilson)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17888596593http://frankgruber.me/post/17888596593Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:57:13 -0500startuplifeLunch with DC Mayor Gray & area CEO’s. #dctech (Taken...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjrv5WJfe1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Lunch with DC Mayor Gray & area CEO’s. #dctech (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Personal)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17771342896http://frankgruber.me/post/17771342896Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:13:53 -0500dctechTech Cocktail Stickers Ready For Action Tonight #dctech #smwdc...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lziczqBDhb1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tech Cocktail Stickers Ready For Action Tonight #dctech #smwdc (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Shadow Room)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17731753387http://frankgruber.me/post/17731753387Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:55:01 -0500smwdcdctechLooks like a winner. :) (via Westminster Best In Show 2012:...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzfwh2fD6N1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Looks like a winner. :)</p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/best-in-show-2012-westminster-dog_n_1277735.html" target="_blank">Westminster Best In Show 2012: Malachy The Pekingese Wins Dog Competition</a>)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17657928810http://frankgruber.me/post/17657928810Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:03:02 -0500Best In ShowWinnerDogWestminsterPekingeseMalachy"Happiness is a warm puppy."““Happiness is a warm puppy.””<br/><br/> - <em>Charles M. Schulz</em>http://frankgruber.me/post/17615569829http://frankgruber.me/post/17615569829Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:15:55 -0500QuotePuppySnoopyCharles M. SchulzThe State of Entrepreneurship 2012 (Taken with Instagram at The...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4zh12xMN1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The State of Entrepreneurship 2012 (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at The National Press Club)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17323735438http://frankgruber.me/post/17323735438Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:12 -0500State of Entrepreneur Address by Benno C. Schmidt CEO of...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz4yvgVUxj1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>State of Entrepreneur Address by Benno C. Schmidt CEO of @KauffmanFDN (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at The National Press Club)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17323305364http://frankgruber.me/post/17323305364Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:21:16 -0500Flying back to DC today spotted a full circle rainbow with...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyxyp2eXqK1qz4w6mo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Flying back to DC today spotted a full circle rainbow with multiple rings from an airplane! I have never seen anything like it. What does it mean? Apparently it is called a Glory and they don’t fully know how it’s produce in nature, but ice crystals and light are likely ingredients. There may also be a pot of gold in the center but that is not confirmed.</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/17118461261http://frankgruber.me/post/17118461261Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:34:13 -0500gloryrainbowcircle rainbowairplaneLove the new artwork at @CoCoMSP #coworking (Taken with...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyubjsa4Zx1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love the new artwork at @CoCoMSP #coworking (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at CoCo Minneapolis)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/16997113525http://frankgruber.me/post/16997113525Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:27 -0500coworkingDr. Mark Drapeau shares the NationalPiggyBank.org Project at...<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyow84lGL51qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dr. Mark Drapeau shares the NationalPiggyBank.org Project at #StartupDC Startup America kickoff (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/16847736526http://frankgruber.me/post/16847736526Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:02:27 -0500startupdcWatching US Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel & CTO Aneesh...<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyova7work1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Watching US Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel & CTO Aneesh Choprasharing business data news at #StartupDC Startup Americakickoff (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Geekeasy)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/16846450868http://frankgruber.me/post/16846450868Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:07 -0500startupdcListening to Steve Case share his thoughts on Startup America at...<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyo2ogApMz1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Listening to Steve Case share his thoughts on Startup America at the Startup Virginia launch event.</p> <p>(Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am/p/mhhwE/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at George Mason University Founder’s Hall)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/16818315248http://frankgruber.me/post/16818315248Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:24:00 -0500startupvastartupamericaSteve CaseVirginiaStartupsTechnologyListening to Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra talk about job creation...<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyo20eeshh1qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Listening to Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra talk about job creation at the Startup Virginia event. One of his last appearances as Federal CTO.</p> <p>(Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am/p/mhWit/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at George Mason University Founder’s Hall)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/16817957524http://frankgruber.me/post/16817957524Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:09:00 -0500startupvaStartup AmericaStartupAmericaAneeshChopraAneesh ChopraStartupsVirginia, Maryland & DC startup regional discussion at...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyo102AUf21qz4w6mo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Virginia, Maryland & DC startup regional discussion at @StartupVA for @StartupAmerica one year anniversary. #startupVA (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at George Mason University Founder’s Hall)</p>http://frankgruber.me/post/16817433366http://frankgruber.me/post/16817433366Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:48:00 -0500startupvaStartupsBusinessStartup AmericaStartupAmerica