Author Archives: Joel

Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Joel

On Tuesday, through my company, I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity at a site in Somerset.  I signed the waiver and showed up for my first ever Habitat event.  I’ve wanted to do it for years, and finally took a … Continue reading →

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Amazon.com selling U2’s No Line On The Horizon for $3.99

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Joel

Get it while it’s hot. Amazon.com – No Line On The Horizon for download…..just $3.99.  I’m listening to the snippets, trying to figure out if I like the new album.

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The first northeast snowstorm of 2009

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joel

This snowstorm truly snuck up on me.  I knew there was snow coming this weekend, but we’ve only received an inch or two all winter.  Meanwhile, I’m sitting at Supercuts in the waiting area to get a haircut, and a … Continue reading →

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Terminator Salvation theatrical trailer 2 is out

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joel

Terminator Salvation theatrical trailer #2 is out today. Faith and begora, it looks interesting. This is certainly a movie I’m looking forward to with high expectations this summer.

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Be Kind Rewind (2008)

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joel

After waiting two weeks, we watched Be Kind Rewind, a movie my wife added to our Netflix queue.  I had heard of the movie’s premise.  A couple of video rental store employees lose the inventory, and recreate each movie using … Continue reading →

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Virgin Megastores Sacrificed, Report Says | NBC New York

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joel

Wow.  I’ve never purchased any item from a Virgin Megastore, but I’m still shocked.  All five remaining Virgin Megastores in the United States — including the location in Union Square, — will close by summer of 2009. I thought it … Continue reading →

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9 phrases women use

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

I got this as a joke email at work yesterday, and I thought I’d share it for fun.  Don’t get offended.  I chuckled at a few, because I got a few of these in the past week.  I’m not easy … Continue reading →

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The weight is making its great escape

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

I’m proud to announce that I’ve lost 4 lbs. in 4 weeks, which (if you can’t do the math) is 1 pound a week.  That is sustainable, doable, inscrutable, and not bamboozle-able. I’m really happy for myself, and I’m gonna keep … Continue reading →

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Disney characters as Star Wars characters

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

Ok, what is up with George Lucas? The man has been merchandising everything under the sun related to the Star Wars franchise.  As the owner, it’s his right, but shouldn’t he draw the line at the most ridiculous ones?  Case … Continue reading →

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U2’s new album “No Line on the Horizon”

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

The first review is out on U2’s new album, No Line on the Horizon.”  The review is not that good.  It’s not terrible, but the reviewer felt the album was “mostly restless, tentative and confused. ”  🙁  I’ll wait for a … Continue reading →

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