Category Archives: News

Netflix drops Qwikster plan, says it moved ‘too fast’

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Joel

I’m glad management recognized that they screwed up. It’s one thing to raise the subscription fees by 60%, because naturally customers are going to hate it. I dislike it, but I still perceive a value in the service. To raise … Continue reading →

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MSNBC: Obama mocks Trump and self at gala dinner

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Joel

President Barack Obama got back at Donald Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner. Amen, brother. Knock Trump on his butt. President Barack Obama exacted his revenge Saturday after weeks of attacks from his would-be Republican challenger Donald … Continue reading →

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Picking up an AA refugee at the Philadelphia airport

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Joel

Wednesday morning in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, an American Airlines 757 slid off the runway in snowy conditions (additional info here and here.) My friend Mike (who is also my friend Doug’s older brother) had been vacationing in Wyoming for two … Continue reading →

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Alberto Contador’s 2nd failed drug test

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Joel

The news this week is that cycling champion Alberto Contador failed not one, but two drug tests back in July. This is all very disappointing. I’m not a fan of Contador — I found him to be self-centered after witnessing … Continue reading →

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Katy Perry and her usual wardrobe on Sesame Street

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Joel

I’m not a prude by any means, but couldn’t Katy Perry wear something a little less revealing for her appearance on Sesame Street this season? I mean, was anything else available? I suppose the stay-at-home fathers aren’t complaining.

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CNN.com video: NYC 9/11 memorial progressing slowly

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Joel

Progress toward building a 9/11 memorial in New York has endured years of battles and negotiations. The president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum expects it to open in a year’s time. I think it’s ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Jupiter Loses A Stripe

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Joel

Sometimes, you forget that the universe is in a constant state of flux. For example, take Jupiter. This gas giant in our solar system is known for the colorful red bands of clouds encircling the planet. According to New Scientist, … Continue reading →

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Deploy the Whoppers! Wait, pull back the Whoppers!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Joel

I read that the U.S. military would be removing commercial restaurants on U.S. bases in Afghanistan, such has Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Dairy Queen. To a degree, I understand the point of view that it’s a mission, and the troops … Continue reading →

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Felix Baumgartner plans to break the sound barrier in the craziest way possible

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Joel

I have never heard of Felix Baumgartner.  Have you? He’s apparently crazy. Crazy like a fox crazy? I’m not so sure. Mr. Felix Baumgartner plans to ride a pressurized capsule connected to a helium balloon, to the height of 36,575 … Continue reading →

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Kids and yoga

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Joel

Last year, my wife introduced Joshua (and Lily via the trickle-down effect) to yoga for kids. Before I had even tried yoga myself, she bought this yoga-for-kids DVD set, featuring yoga instructor Marsha Wenig.  Joshua enjoys it a lot, and … Continue reading →

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