Author Archives: Joel

One day, I’m going to Bora Bora

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Joel

One day, we’re going to take a vacation to Bora Bora, and stay at the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora.  One day, my friends.  One day.  I don’t know what the kids are doing that week, but if they need … Continue reading →

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The New Atlantis | Military Robots and the Laws of War

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Joel

I swear to you, people mock sci-fi, but sci-fi is often herald of the future.  People dream what the possibilities could be — what would be neat, what life could be like, what would be the consequences of misuse of … Continue reading →

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If I Were a Bro

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Joel

Sure it’s crass, but I liked it anyway. See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

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How do you get to Sesame Street?

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Joel

I’m trying to get my son into more of Sesame Street, instead of all that Nickelodeon cartoons. Don’t get me wrong, I used to watch Nickelodeon when I was young, but for his max 1 hour of television watching per … Continue reading →

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How long do I have to be on that treadmill?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Joel

You have to be kidding me.  I thought my 20-30 mins 3x time cardio a week on the treadmill or stationary cycle was good.  The American College of Sports Medicine is recommending 50 mins of cardio per session, 5x a … Continue reading →

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Fareed Zakaria and The Canadian Solution | Newsweek.com

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Joel

Wow, go Canada. We could learn something from them. Guess which country, alone in the industrialized world, has not faced a single bank failure, calls for bailouts or government intervention in the financial or mortgage sectors. Yup, it’s Canada. In … Continue reading →

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I am a Malayalee

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Joel

I don’t know why I am posting.  I don’t know why I’m sharing this video with society.  Maybe, just maybe, because they mentioned kappa and meen curry. I just don’t know.

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Joel

I finally watched Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD last night. Although it has been almost 20 years since we saw Indy in action back in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, it was nice … Continue reading →

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New Moblog photos, January photos, and home movies

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Joel

New moblog photos, the last of the January photos, and three new home movies (shot with our digital camera.) It’s a plethora, Jefe.

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Robot Chicken Presents: Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan, The Opera

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Joel

Wow, Robot Chicken has truly outdone itself. This adorable claymation rendition of an Italian stage translation of Star Trek II: Wrath Of Khan is fantastic stupendous. Especially the “lowering of the mind control eels”  song.

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