Author Archives: Joel

A Former Nun’s Memoirs Rock India’s Catholic Church | Time.com

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

I’m posting, because it’s about my family’s home state of Kerala, India. After 26 years as a nun, Jesme Raphael gave up her robes and walked out of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel, the Catholic order in Kerala, … Continue reading →

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How Obama Really Became President

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

I found this on Gizmodo.  Funny, in a nutty sort of way. How does a one-term US Senator become President of the United States and enter office with crazy approval ratings? Previously unseen footage reveals Obama‘s secret: the Autobot Matrix of … Continue reading →

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Star Trek: TNG Reunion on Family Guy

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joel

Nerdgasm alert.  In the upcoming March 29th 2009 episode of Family Guy, Not All Dogs Go to Heaven, the show will feature the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Lending their voices and likenesses will be Patrick Stewart, Levar … Continue reading →

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Watchmen’s faithful film adaptation may prove that Alan Moore was right after all | SCI FI Wire

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joel

Oh come on, I was looking forward to this movie.  Don’t tell me that the movie doesn’t work.  I hope this is a one-off situation, and others like it.  Even then, unless the reviews are horrible, I’ll most likely still … Continue reading →

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PS3 price cut may be on the way very soon, says analyst

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Joel

Argh.  Wait.  Don’t wait.  Wait. Don’t wait.  The price may be cut in a few days?  In April?  By June?  More here at PC World.com. Brain…..suffering…aneurysm.  Must….finish……last…..cookie…….ACK!

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There is so much good music out there

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Joel

There is so much good music out there. Do you realize how much music is out there?  I’ve been listening to my music collection this week, and while I enjoy the popular music that you hear on the radio, I … Continue reading →

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So there I was in warrior pose

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Joel

This past Friday, I attended my first yoga class through the campus gym.  It wasn’t bad.  The class consisted of relative beginners and more advanced folks who were very limber.  The instructor who comes in was very nice, and told … Continue reading →

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Woman reports jewelry stolen; police say she stole it in the first place

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Joel

To keep more than $50,000 in jewelry safe, a woman named Robin Griffin hid it inside a teddy bear at her house in Renton, Washington. When she discovered her jewelry missing, she called the police. In a strange-but-yet-I’m-not-surprised case of … Continue reading →

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Pinki brings a smile to the Oscars | CNN.com

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Joel

I’ve seen the ads on TV and newsprint about the Smile Train, with Jessica Simpson as spokesperson.  We should really donate to that charity.  I’ve got to talk to my wife about it.  Anyway, there is a documentary, “Smile Pinki,” … Continue reading →

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Did you know that Stephen Fowler sucks?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Joel

Maybe I’m just out of the loop on reality TV, but I just found out that Stephen Fowler, a recent participant on the ABC TV show Wife Swap, came across as a jerk.  His performance has inspired a Web site, … Continue reading →

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