Author Archives: Joel

Sci-Fi or SyFy, this network really bugs me

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Joel

If you had a TV network called the Sci-Fi Channel, you would expect programming in the science-fiction genre. Science-fiction is a rich genre, and there’s a lot you can program for. Imagine my surprise to find horror and other questionable … Continue reading →

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Kick-Ass (2010)

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Joel

I met up late Saturday night in Parsippany with my best friend Doug to see Kick-Ass. It came out two weeks ago, and it’s had some pretty good reviews. In honor of my birthday, Doug suggested that we meet up, and … Continue reading →

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Princeton Communiversity 2010 and other Saturday events

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Joel

What a fun-filled and eventful Saturday. Sometimes the weekends are more hectic than the weekdays. Big breakfasts, gym classes, street festivals, and a night at the movies. After I cooked a big breakfast, I took Josh to his Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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This is how a champion sleeps

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Joel

A champion doesn’t always follow societal norms. This is how a champion sleeps.

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My 34th birthday

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Joel

I celebrated my 34th birthday this week. The day itself was nice. Beautiful weather, it was a quiet day in the office, and I even got a free cookie from my local Quizno’s. I had been discussing what to do … Continue reading →

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They’re cute kids, aren’t they?

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Joel

This kids are cute, aren’t they? Man, they are growing up fast. Time flies.

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Leonard Nimoy sings “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins”

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Joel

Given the following facts: I’m a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Hobbit and LotR mythology. I’m a fan of Leonard Nimoy. I know the 1960’s was a trippy era. After acknowledging those three facts, I still can not explain The Ballad … Continue reading →

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I went riding today for the first time in two years

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Joel

Another beautiful spring day to appreciate today. It was so nice, I had to ask myself why I wasn’t making plans to go appreciate it? I had not yet picked up by bicycle from the bike shop Wednesday or Thursday. … Continue reading →

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Molly Wood interviews TiVo CEO Tom Rogers

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Joel

CNet Executive Editor Molly Wood (one of my favorite tech journalists) interviewed TiVo CEO Tom Rogers. The 22-minute interview is embedded below, but Rogers didn’t go into too many specifics. There apparently will be a DirecTV model, as Rogers stated the … Continue reading →

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How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Joel

I elected to take Thursday and Friday as vacation days this week. Historically, I’ve been terrible at taking vacation days timely, so I want to rectify that situation this year. I’ve realized that vacation time taken at the right times throughout the … Continue reading →

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