Author Archives: Joel

Man brings iMac to Panera Bread to play WoW

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joel

I read this on Gizmodo today [link] earlier today, reposting picture here. This man brought his iMac to Panera Bread.  And he’s playing World of Warcraft no less. And he’s older. That’s just odd.

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Hey Verizon, let’s kick it up a notch

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joel

When we initially signed up for Verizon’s FiOS service, there were a number of features that had us interested.  The additional channels (including HD), the higher bandwidth, and the ability to save an extra $50 a month for two years. Of … Continue reading →

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My reflections on the year that was 2009

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joel

Another year, and another look back on the year that was. Man, I’ve done one of these every year since 2002. It’s certainly a tradition that I enjoy. Unfortunately, as I look back at each set of goals and hopes … Continue reading →

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The first Iron Man 2 movie trailer is out

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joel

The first Iron Man 2 movie trailer is out.  Hey, Whiplash don’t look half bad.  For a brief second, you get to see War Machine at the end. Cool. http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/ironman/

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is funny

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Joel

Below is the first six minutes of 2009’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.  I haven’t seen this movie yet, but if the intro is any indication, this looks to be a damn funny movie.  Nice cast listing too.  Man … Continue reading →

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UNC Coach Roy Williams has fan escorted out during game

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Joel

Well, this is interesting. Last Saturday, UNC Coach Roy Williams had a fan escorted out of the arena for cheering for the competition during a game against Presbyterian College. I’m not a fan of hecklers, nor could I hear what … Continue reading →

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Chevy is introducing Autonet Mobile WiFi routers to seven models

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Joel

I read on Engadget today about Autonet Mobile, and how GM will be rolling it out as an option this year on seven Chevy models — the Equinox, Traverse, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche and Express.  This is the first time … Continue reading →

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Virginia is for…. baptisms and traffic

Posted on December 12, 2009 by Joel

Saturday night, we returned from a whirlwind trip to Virginia.  Num’s friend Barb and her husband John welcomed their first child Jack earlier this year.  Months later, time for a baptism.  On account that we haven’t visited them in a … Continue reading →

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Airline seat FAIL

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Joel

Dang.

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Dante’s Inferno

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Joel

There’s a new game coming out February 2010 called Dante’s Inferno, inspired by the first portion of Dante Alighieri’s early 14th century work The Divine Comedy. I remember reading this in college.  I thought it was certainly interesting, and have … Continue reading →

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