Author Archives: Joel

The 2009 U.S. presidential inauguration

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

A number of us who were in the office today watched Obama’s inaugural speech via live CNN streaming video at 12pm today.  Good speech, but let’s see what gets accomplished.  I watch expectantly, hopefully.

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Announcing Sara Jacob

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

Born January 18, 2009 at 12:55 AM weighing in at 6 pounds and 6 ounces. Congrats to Jimboy, the proud father. I’m very happy for you kids.  Now you’ve joined the zombie parent club. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimboy/3205224369/ Send me a nice pic … Continue reading →

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3-day weekends are awesome

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

Honestly, every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.  Your regular weekend is just two days long, and goes so fast.  The first day is all about cleaning, mailing, washing, drying, packing, folding, driving, etc.  By the time you are ready … Continue reading →

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I Have a Dream…

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand … Continue reading →

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Sideways (2004)

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

We watched the latest film in our queue, the 2004 comedy-drama Sideways. My wife didn’t quite like the movie, and stopped watching about halfway, but I soldiered on until 2am.  The move stars Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, … Continue reading →

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Wired.com – 2009 Movie Guide: Where the Wild Films Are

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joel

I had not realized that there are many interesting movies are coming out in 2009.  I knew a few particular movies were being released that I would be interested in, but looks like I have more options to choose from.  See … Continue reading →

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The Killers – All These Things That I’ve Done

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Joel

When there’s nowhere else to run Is there room for one more son One more son If you can hold on If you can hold on, hold on I wanna stand up, I wanna let go You know, you know … Continue reading →

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Ricardo Montalban dead at 88

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Joel

I can’t believe Ricardo Montalban died.  The man was Mr. Rourke.  AND who could forget Khan Noonien Singh, the greatest villain that Star Trek ever came up with.  And he could rock the unbuttoned shirt like it was nobody’s business. … Continue reading →

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Next big PS3 price cut set for April? | Crave – CNET

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Joel

Sony plans to cut the PlayStation’s 3’s price tag by $100 in April? Microsoft will chop $50 off the Xbox 360 Pro?  All in time for my next birthday?  Please let it be.  Their desperation would be way cool. Next … Continue reading →

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The Dukes of Hazzard movie (2005)

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Joel

I watched the first 30 minutes The Dukes of Hazzard remake on cable tv, until I could take no more.  Starring Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, and Jessica Simpson, that movie was absolute trash. The casting was terrible, and Burt … Continue reading →

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