Monthly Archives: January 2009

Joel wants a Panasonic G10 plasma TV

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Joel

If this is the year we get a new TV, I am putting all of my electoral college votes toward one of the new 2009 Panasonic G10 plasmas. 50″ TV, naturally.

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NBC Nightly New: Living a lonely American dream

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Joel

There’s a really nice new development near us that we really do like. Beautiful houses, nicely-sized lots, great amenities, sales still going strong between $700-900K. I would have thought that the housing slowdown would have affected the area around, and … Continue reading →

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Console wars in my head

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Joel

Call me crazy.  Ok, stop calling me crazy. I’ve been considering the pros and cons, benefits and disadvantages, wants and needs, should I or shouldn’t I of buying a console game system.  Specifically, an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.  I … Continue reading →

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CNET – The ultimate tech nightmare: time to clean out the wire box

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

The ultimate tech nightmare: time to clean out the wire box | Digital City Podcast – CNET Blogs. My wife can attest that I also have a wire box.  I don’t know if I should be proud to have this … Continue reading →

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The 2009 U.S. presidential inauguration

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

A number of us who were in the office today watched Obama’s inaugural speech via live CNN streaming video at 12pm today.  Good speech, but let’s see what gets accomplished.  I watch expectantly, hopefully.

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Announcing Sara Jacob

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

Born January 18, 2009 at 12:55 AM weighing in at 6 pounds and 6 ounces. Congrats to Jimboy, the proud father. I’m very happy for you kids.  Now you’ve joined the zombie parent club. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimboy/3205224369/ Send me a nice pic … Continue reading →

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3-day weekends are awesome

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

Honestly, every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.  Your regular weekend is just two days long, and goes so fast.  The first day is all about cleaning, mailing, washing, drying, packing, folding, driving, etc.  By the time you are ready … Continue reading →

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I Have a Dream…

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand … Continue reading →

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Sideways (2004)

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

We watched the latest film in our queue, the 2004 comedy-drama Sideways. My wife didn’t quite like the movie, and stopped watching about halfway, but I soldiered on until 2am.  The move stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, … Continue reading →

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Wired.com – 2009 Movie Guide: Where the Wild Films Are

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joel

I had not realized that there are many interesting movies are coming out in 2009.  I knew a few particular movies were being released that I would be interested in, but looks like I have more options to choose from.  See … Continue reading →

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