Author Archives: Joel

King Kong (2005)

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

I finally watched Peter Jackson’s King Kong, the 2005 remake of the 1933 original. That was an interesting movie.  I liked it, but it was a long 3-hour movie, clocking in at 188 minutes.  Don’t get me wrong.  I thought … Continue reading →

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CNN.com: “How I got taken by a work-at-home scam”

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

I once sold knives for two months one summer when I was in college.  What an unrewarding experience, but I was desperate for cash, and had found one of those promising flyers in a lecture hall during Finals week. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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CNN.com: Porn industry seeks federal bailout

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

Oh come on. Are you kidding me? Now I want a bailout too. CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive – Porn industry seeks federal bailout « – Blogs from CNN.com.

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‘Jealous wife’ charged in fatal genitals fire

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

Ouch.  It’s nice that she cared, but seriously? ‘Jealous wife’ charged in fatal genitals fire – Criminal weirdness- msnbc.com. BTW, looking back at the title of the posting, I’ve finally accomplished my long-unfulfilled dream to write about a “fatal genitals … Continue reading →

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Anjulie gives you the “Boom”

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

I regularly visit Download.com for their Free MP3 of the Day feature.  Free music, no DRM — what’s not to love?  Some of the rap music they put up, I don’t like, but I like the indie rock and pop … Continue reading →

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In Gaza, living with anger and fear – CNN.com

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

I’ve been reading and viewing the various photographs on the news sites about the fight in Gaza.  I’m not calling anyone blameless in this latest installment of the bloodshed and misery that Israel and the Palestinians are putting themselves through.  … Continue reading →

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Momma’s Boys – Monday nights on NBC

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Joel

Has anyone seen Momma’s Boys?  It’s a new reality show on NBC.  I caught the last 30 mins of this show.  Anyone care to comment?  I was mostly shocked at the racist undertones from two of the mothers.  Isn’t it … Continue reading →

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LG gets official with Netflix-enabled Broadband HDTVs

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Joel

Engadget’s Darren Murph is reporting that LG is debuting new LCD and plasma HDTVs this Spring that will allow you to stream movies instantly from Netflix directly to your HDTV.  No need for a Roku box, Xbox 360, or other … Continue reading →

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Switcher’s lament: The case against Mac | Apple – CNET News

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Joel

I was at a Best Buy store today, waiting for my friend Doug to show up, and I walked by a mini Apple in-store kiosk, where they had a 24″ iMac.  Those things are absolutely gorgeous.  I’ve been wishfully thinking … Continue reading →

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World’s Greatest Hobby Model Train Show

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Joel

I have always loved trains, and especially the miniature train sets that look so real.  The neighborhood train set on Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood with Trolley going past, Gomez Addams train set on the Addams Family…  I also loved watching up … Continue reading →

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