Author Archives: Joel

Apple’s Puritanical Review System Kills South Park iPhone App

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Joel

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of South Park (can you believe it’s been 12 years now?), created a great looking app for the iPhone, where you could watch free streaming clips, and download other stuff like wallpapers.  However, Apple … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com has really pissed me off

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Joel

So…… I ordered my PlayStation 3 Wednesday night.  Yes, that’s right.  You read that correctly.  I ordered the 80 Gb console, component cables, and Half Life 2 (a la The Orange Box) from my favorite retailer in the whole galaxy….. … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s birthday weekend

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Joel

My son’s birthday is this weekend.  I’m not sure how it happened, we are celebrating it over the course of the entire weekend.  On Friday, we had a party with cake, clown, grab bags, balloons and everything else in his … Continue reading →

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Automaker Chrysler subpoenas Harold St. John’s body at his own funeral

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Joel

Local news around here — A fellow died in the midst of his lawsuit against Chrysler, believing his mesothelioma, a fatal asbestos-related illness, was related to the brake linings he used to install. His lawsuit was due to go to … Continue reading →

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‘Boy crazy’ Dora?

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Joel

I watched this, and just started laughing.  LMAO, actually.  Are we going to see Dora join the Bratz dolls? HA!  Just seems so toy company corporate boardroom decision.  “So Jenkins, Dora will move to the city and be fashionable?   And … Continue reading →

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Gizmodo interview with David X. Cohen

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Joel

For those of you who are part of the unenlightened portion of our society, Futurama was/is a smart and funny animated show from Matt Groening and David X. Cohen.  One word: Hee-larious, and just as good as the Simpsons (Groening’s other creation.)  Futurama … Continue reading →

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New Facebook 1.5 app coming for BlackBerry users

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Joel

Boy Genius Report (BGR) is reporting a new Facebook 1.5 application is is being worked on. It will feature enhancements to the message, calendar, and contact features. Neat, can’t wait.  Facebook is an enjoyable time-waster.

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All Circuit City stores closing permanently on March 8th

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Joel

March 8th is D-Day for Circuit City.  The last day to find unreasonable prices, bad inventory, and uninformed staff. All Circuit City stores closing permanently on March 8th.

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Video Killed the Video Store | Wired.com

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Joel

The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Blockbuster Video, whose shares are trading below $1, is seeking advice on how to file for bankruptcy.  Blockbuster counters it’s only trying to get help to restructure its debt. I’m not surprised about … Continue reading →

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Florida Woman Calls 911 After McDonald’s Runs Out of McNuggets – FOXNews.com

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Joel

A Florida woman called 911 three times after she paid for a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets at a McDonald’s but the fast-food restaurant ran out of them and refused to give her a refund. I can not understand when this makes … Continue reading →

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