Monthly Archives: January 2009

First look: Palm Pre and WebOS

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Joel

I think it’s a good lookin’ smartphone.

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Liberty Science Center

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joel

Today, Josh and I made a father-son trip to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ.  This was our first trip to Liberty Science Center, but I’m a big fan of science museums for kids.  I once went to … Continue reading →

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It was lost, but now has been found

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

It’s been missing for almost an entire month, but we have found it.  I found our beloved Canon digital camera.  I found it under the couch cushions, deep in the corner.  It must have fallen, and many butts have come … Continue reading →

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Is the show ‘Ghost Hunters’ for real?

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

Anybody watching this show Ghost Hunters on Sci-Fi channel?  Is it for real?  How much is real, and how much could be exaggerated?  I’m watching Ghost Hunters International at the moment.  Real or fake, you couldn’t pay me to visit … Continue reading →

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King Kong (2005)

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

I finally watched Peter Jackson’s King Kong, the 2005 remake of the 1933 original. That was an interesting movie.  I liked it, but it was a long 3-hour movie, clocking in at 188 minutes.  Don’t get me wrong.  I thought … Continue reading →

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CNN.com: “How I got taken by a work-at-home scam”

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

I once sold knives for two months one summer when I was in college.  What an unrewarding experience, but I was desperate for cash, and had found one of those promising flyers in a lecture hall during Finals week. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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CNN.com: Porn industry seeks federal bailout

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

Oh come on. Are you kidding me? Now I want a bailout too. CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive – Porn industry seeks federal bailout « – Blogs from CNN.com.

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‘Jealous wife’ charged in fatal genitals fire

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

Ouch.  It’s nice that she cared, but seriously? ‘Jealous wife’ charged in fatal genitals fire – Criminal weirdness- msnbc.com. BTW, looking back at the title of the posting, I’ve finally accomplished my long-unfulfilled dream to write about a “fatal genitals … Continue reading →

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Anjulie gives you the “Boom”

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

I regularly visit Download.com for their Free MP3 of the Day feature.  Free music, no DRM — what’s not to love?  Some of the rap music they put up, I don’t like, but I like the indie rock and pop … Continue reading →

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In Gaza, living with anger and fear – CNN.com

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

I’ve been reading and viewing the various photographs on the news sites about the fight in Gaza.  I’m not calling anyone blameless in this latest installment of the bloodshed and misery that Israel and the Palestinians are putting themselves through.  … Continue reading →

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