Author Archives: Joel

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Video Documentary 2

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Joel

Oooh, man, I can’t wait.  I hope my PC can handle it.

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Duplicity (2009)

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Joel

Friday night, my wife and I had a few free hours away from the kids, so we went out for dinner and a movie.  Well, an early movie and then late dinner.  We both did the big rush to get … Continue reading →

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PNC Center Now Charging $6-A-Head Parking | NBC New York

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Joel

Now this is disturbing, and I’m worried that this will start an ugly trend among arenas.  Just when you thought the arenas were gouging you before with $7 popcorn and $5 bottles of water, the PNC Bank Arts Center will … Continue reading →

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Quick update on the PS3 and the Bold

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Joel

I thought I’d give a quick update on my latest gadgets/toys/devices/acquisitions — the PlayStation 3 and the BlackBerry 9000 (the Bold.) My new PlayStation 3 is pretty nifty. It’s beautiful, it’s sleek, it’s quiet, and it has wonderful features. The … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Family Guy episode – “Not All Dogs Go to Heaven”

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Joel

Fox has released an image from “Not All Dogs Go to Heaven,” the Sunday, March 29 episode of Family Guy. Here’s how Fox describes the episode: The Griffin family heads to the annual Quahog Star Trek convention, but Stewie blows … Continue reading →

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I now own the BlackBerry Bold

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joel

I visited the AT&T store today to see a man about a phone.  My phone, actually.  I had them take a look, but their unsophisticated eye told me the phone was toast.  Unfortunately, AT&T doesn’t offer repair services like Verizon … Continue reading →

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The PlayOn Digital Media Server is way cool

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

I downloaded and installed Media Mall’s PlayOn Digital Media Server software for my PC.  It’s a neat little media server that runs on your PC, and allows you to stream internet video from your PC to your PS3, Xbox 360, … Continue reading →

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My phone, my phone

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

Argh, something is wrong with my BlackBerry Curve.  Last week, the camera component stopped working, and I’ve tried multiple solutions posted online, but have had no success.  Starting this past Sunday, the phone has lost connection to the AT&T network, … Continue reading →

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The PS3 is here

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

It arrived.  Like the large metal monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey, it is a gleaming tower of ominous beauty. First thoughts: It’s pretty. Second thoughts: It didn’t take me long to set up, except for learning how to type … Continue reading →

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February and March 2009 photos posted

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

Well, doesn’t the post title say it all? We’ve got some random photos from February, the Joshua birthday weekend celebration, and Teena’s wedding, all for your amusement.  Are you not entertained?

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