Author Archives: Joel

Bluetooth headsets have a time and place

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Joel

Don’t get me wrong.  I think Bluetooth headsets are very nice.  They’re neat and sure beat out corded headsets.  They make talking and driving more comfortable.  However, I believe they should be used in the car, and that’s it.  Or you … Continue reading →

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I’m sore

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Joel

So I’ve complete 5 workouts at the gym this year in the past two weeks.  My current workout regimen is upper body exercise (free weights and machines) Monday or Tuesday, then lower body exercises (machines) Wednesday or Thursday, and just cardio … Continue reading →

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I have plasma envy

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Joel

I know that I’ve been thinking about the 2008 Panasonic TH-50PZ800U,  yet mentally salivating over the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G10 (I blogged about the soon-to-be-released G10 series back on Jan 23rd), but the step-up V10 series looks even better.  The V10 … Continue reading →

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‘It’s a bird strike’

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

CNN posted the FAA-released audio (with accompanying video) from the US Airways Flight 1549 that crash-landed in the Hudson River on January 15 2009.  It is pretty amazing that everyone made it out in one piece.  I always raise an … Continue reading →

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MSN Autos: Top 10 car maintenance mistakes

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

As non-experts, it’s tough to know when you should fix with your car.  When is the mechanic being truthful, and when are they lining their pockets with your hard-earned Chicken McNugget money.  Here are MSN Autos’ Top 10 car maintenance … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Joel in the city?

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

I’ll be working in the city Friday and Monday.  I have lunch plans for Friday, but if anyone wants to get together for lunch on Monday, call me on the cell, email me, SMS me, or comment on my website.  The highest … Continue reading →

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Joel is lean and mean

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

I’m wrapping up my 2nd week back at the gym.  I’ve lost 3 lbs. so far, which isn’t that impressive, as it’s just the usual few pounds you lose after your body is shocked by the sudden change from a … Continue reading →

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Your recycling questions answered

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

Slate’s Green Lantern column (personally, never heard about it until today) answered some reader’s question about washing containers before throwing them in the recycling bin.  I never bothered, but I know my wife has done it on occasion when she … Continue reading →

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Study states obvious…. Women are hard to read

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Joel

A recent study by researchers at Indiana University reported that women are hard to read.  No shit. How much did they spend on this one? Researchers at Indiana University showed video clips from 24 different speed dates and asked male and … Continue reading →

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Autobots, transform into cufflinks, and roll out

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Joel

Now that’s cool.  Silver-plated Transformers cufflinks.  You get one Autobots logo cufflink and one that represents the Decepticons.  Too bad they’re sold out at finkstudio’s Etsy store. I would so buy these for use during special occasions.

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