It is common knowledge in the wood paneled halls of Warner Bros Records that I, the head tech guy, have an unhealthy addiction to Diet Pepsi. I think its part of my heritage in technology. Anyhow, when my mini-fridge runs out, I resort to pillaging the conference room supply.

And then I saw the mug.

This mug is from REM's "In Time" release, where the band did a video for Bad Day, lampooning CNN. These "Morning Team" mugs were a popular item.

This mug travels between the refrigerator, where it is always full of water and in a puddle of water as well, and the cabinet. Pictured here, in the puddle of water. And pictured here, in a cabinet. It migrates....

I heard word after posting these pictures that an REM office staff member spotted a homeless man in Athens, GA with a WBR mug, so we now consider karma balanced.

Rachel has taken to enjoying her lunch while standing in front of the paste up artwork for the Sex Pistols "Nevermind The Bollocks" album, giving her the ability to channel the energy of the good ole' days at WBR.

The Cribs take the stage for their performance on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' last night. The Cribs new record "Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever" came out yesterday.