Author Archives: Joel

Transformers 2: ShoWest Reel

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Joel

Michael Bay has posted the ShoWest sizzler real for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen online. Check out the action compilation at the end. Whoa. I just caught a glimpse of the real Devastator. *Exclusive* Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Footage from … Continue reading →

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Home alone with the kids

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joel

This is an interesting week, and a complete reversal of sorts. Next week, I’m on the road, as I have been in the past during my career, and she’s managed on her own to take care of the home, then … Continue reading →

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Killzone 2

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joel

My other redeemed-rewards-points PS3 game arrived today: Killzone 2.  I installed it this evening, but I haven’t had an opportunity to play it yet.  Too many other things to do around here than to play videogames.  I have played the … Continue reading →

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Indian cookies are funny

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Joel

I’m not sure why I find Indian cookies amusing, but I do.  Let’s be accurate.  It’s not the actual cookies — they’re delicious.  I find the packaging and marketing of them amusing. I love the wholesome boy on the Parle-G … Continue reading →

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Yahoo Japan plans facial recognizing, content personalizing billboards

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Joel

Dang, tell me this doesn’t sound familiar?  Yahoo Japan and a Japanese billboard manufacturer are collaborating on electronic signage that photographs the faces of a passersby, analyses it using NEC’s facial analysis technology, and estimates his or her age. Once … Continue reading →

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Gizmodo – Attack of the Card Skimmers: It’s Happening Right Here, Right Now

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joel

Identity theft scares the bejeezus out of me. I’ve been reading a lot about card skimmers being snuck onto ATM card slots. Freaky.  Gizmodo has an article about one found at a Chase ATM in NYC. Gizmodo – Attack of … Continue reading →

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Fast & Furious (2009)

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joel

I went to see Fast & Furious with my friend Doug who came over to visit me today.  He wanted to see a movie, and this one ran a little over 1.5 hours, which fit the window of free I … Continue reading →

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New January, March, and April 2009 photos

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Joel

Major announcement.  With a little help from my sister, and some time set aside for catching up, I have quintupled the number of photos online. What does that mean? BOOM! More January photos! BOOM! More March photos here! And here! … Continue reading →

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Hulu Redesign (Spring 2009) – PC Magazine

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Joel

Wasn’t I just writing about Hulu a few days ago?  I haven’t been to the actual URL recently, but it turns out they’ve been redesigning it with additional features, according to PC Magazine. Hulu (Spring 2009) – PC Magazine

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10 T-Shirt Retailers for Every Geek – PC Magazine

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Joel

PC Magazine listed their top 10 geeky/nerdy t-shirt online stores.  I’ve always wanted a funny t-shirt from stores like BustedTees.  One day, my friends.  One day. 10 T-Shirt Retailers for Every Geek – PC Magazine

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