Monthly Archives: September 2009

Hofstra University student who claimed she was raped recants story

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Joel

Oh man.  I heard about this case earlier this week from a coworker, and I was shocked.  A freshman college student lured into a dorm bathroom, and then viciously attacked by a gang of men. I was of course even … Continue reading →

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Are outlet malls for suckers?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Joel

Read an interesting article on MSN Money about outlet malls, titled “Are Outlet Malls for Suckers?” Hmmmm, it was a thinker, but it confirmed some of my suspicions.  Back in college, I once worked at an outlet store one summer, … Continue reading →

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The day I ran over my laptop

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Joel

Today was one helluva day. So much happened today, but I’m just going to write about one particular event.  Today will be known as “The Day I Ran Over My Laptop.” I was heading out the door this morning, and … Continue reading →

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Time flies by so fast

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Joel

I remember back in high school when I thought the days would pass so slowly.  Sure, the months would seem to pass slowly, but the days themselves felt like an eternity.  I’d be sitting in study hall, and the clock would … Continue reading →

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The new Apple iTunes 9 is out

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joel

The new Apple iTunes 9 is out today. I downloaded it and installed it tonight.  A couple of thoughts about iTunes 9, and why I’m supremely annoyed at the application in general. The file was just under 100 Mb.  Although … Continue reading →

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The movie 9 debuted today and I want to see it

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joel

The movie 9 has finally debuted.  It’s getting decent reviews, and I would love to see it.  i09.com posted their review of 9. I don’t have any free time (sans kids) so I’m not sure what I’m going to do. … Continue reading →

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That was a fun-filled and busy Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Joel

That was a fun-filled and busy Labor Day weekend. To summarize: My wife took the kids for lunch with her parents Saturday afternoon at some new Indian restaurant, where there was a special Onam (South India / Kerala state Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Joel

After work on Thursday, I drove up to visit my friend Doug for dinner and maybe a movie. His mother passed away about a week ago, and he needed some cheering up. I met up at his house, and we drove over to … Continue reading →

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The Los Angeles wildfires can be seen from space

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Joel

Yeesh.  How big are the LA wildfires?  So big that you can see the effects from space. Check out the photo below.

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The kids came to the office this week

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Joel

At the end of August, and the beginning of September, our daycare provider closes down for “in-service days”, which must mean something, but I have no idea.  Maybe it’s to get ready for the new school year.  Maybe it’s to retrain … Continue reading →

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