Author Archives: Joel

The new camera has arrived

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Joel

The new camera arrived, just in the nick of time. It’s pretty decent for a little over a $100. The shutter lag is probably going to annoying over time, but for now, this is good enough. What’s even better? My … Continue reading →

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Bungling burglars disguise themselves in black marker

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joel

Stories of dumb criminals warm my heart. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

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Did you hear that Stu Rasmussen is running for Mayor of Silverton?

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joel

Did you hear that Stu Rasmussen is running for Mayor of Silverton? I happened to have been browsing this evening, and completely and utterly stumbled onto his…. uh….. her website. Check out his Reality Check page.

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Pretty cool countermeasures being added to merchant ships to combat modern day piracy

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joel

I just watch this news video about the pretty cool countermeasures being added to merchant ships to combat modern day piracy.

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People are living in cages in Hong Kong?

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joel

If you are really down on your luck in Hong Kong, you can live in a “cage” for dirt cheap rent.  $150 USD for a bottom bunk, and $100 USD for a top bunk. Crazy. People are living like this?  … Continue reading →

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Our camera is broken

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Joel

Ah, our beloved Canon Powershot S80.  We knew ye well.  Yes, it is dead.  And now, for a little background history. Many moons ago, we used to own a a Sony Powershot camera, and it was our first digital camera.  … Continue reading →

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Green Lantern: First Flight (2009)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joel

This week, I rented Green Lantern: First Flight, a 2009 direct-to-DVD animated movie about DC Comics Green Lantern superhero. Basically, an origin story for the Hal Jordan version of Earth’s Green Latern. Good cast: Christopher Meloni, Tricia Helfer, Michael Madsen, … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Date (2005)

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Joel

Last week, we watched The Wedding Date, a 2005 rom-com movie starring Debra Messing and that Dermot Mulroney fellow. The plot itself was the usual romantic comedy BS that you see these days, but you have to remove more of … Continue reading →

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Wired.com: Inside Peter Jackson’s Heaven On The Lovely Bones Set

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Joel

Wired Magazine takes us behind the scenes and shows us how Jackson is transforming Alice Sebold’s novel into unforgettable visuals. This looks to be a fantastic movie. I can’t wait to see it. There’s more about the movie here.

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CNN: Mom accused of DUI as kids walk looking for help

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Joel

This is just nuts.  This could have ended so badly, but by the grace of God it didn’t. I hope this woman gets some help fast. Embedded video from CNN Video

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