Monthly Archives: February 2009

Joel is lean and mean

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

I’m wrapping up my 2nd week back at the gym.  I’ve lost 3 lbs. so far, which isn’t that impressive, as it’s just the usual few pounds you lose after your body is shocked by the sudden change from a … Continue reading →

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Your recycling questions answered

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

Slate’s Green Lantern column (personally, never heard about it until today) answered some reader’s question about washing containers before throwing them in the recycling bin.  I never bothered, but I know my wife has done it on occasion when she … Continue reading →

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Study states obvious…. Women are hard to read

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

A recent study by researchers at Indiana University reported that women are hard to read.  No shit. How much did they spend on this one? Researchers at Indiana University showed video clips from 24 different speed dates and asked male and … Continue reading →

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Autobots, transform into cufflinks, and roll out

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Joel

Now that’s cool.  Silver-plated Transformers cufflinks.  You get one Autobots logo cufflink and one that represents the Decepticons.  Too bad they’re sold out at finkstudio’s Etsy store. I would so buy these for use during special occasions.

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25 Things I Didn’t Want to Know About You

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Joel

On Facebook, it seems like everyone and their mother has been filling out one of those “25 Random Things about X.” I want everyone to know right now that, good for you, but I’m not doing one. Time magazine writer Claire Suddath … Continue reading →

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Wife seeking job for husband

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Joel

Uh, listen, I know marriage is a contact sport.  Wait, besides that.  Let me start again. I know marriage is all about being a team.  My wife has got my back all the time, and I generally try not to … Continue reading →

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Masdar City’s driverless podcars

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Joel

Wow, that’s neat.  In Masdar City, an “eco-utopia” under development in Abu Dhabi with no real roads.  The city is deploying an electric and fully automated taxi system set to shuttle people around the city.  That’s pretty neat.  Wasn’t the machine … Continue reading →

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The Movie “9”

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Joel

I just heard about the movie 9 this week. It is produced by Tim Burton, story and directed by a fellow named Shane Acker. It looks phenomenal. All-star cast. I really dig the music in the trailer (“Welcome Home” by … Continue reading →

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Hark, is that WordPress 2.7?

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Joel

Dang. How did I ever live without WordPress all these years? The management console / dashboard is great, and the multitude of themes is like a god-send. I had some time this evening, and Lily & I upgraded to WordPress … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Images Reveal McG’s Terminator Salvation Vision – Wired.com

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Joel

“New types of killer robots and a science-inspired conception of post-apocalyptic Earth are helping McG turn Terminator Salvation into an eye-scorching sci-fi flick.” Cool! See lots of new information (and concept photos) below. Exclusive Images Reveal McG’s Terminator Salvation Vision … Continue reading →

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