Category Archives: News

The Reader’s Digest Association ain’t what it used to be

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Joel

When I first changed my major in college back in 1997, I was desperate to find a good job in the technology space. I was starting from square numero uno, with no real world experience in IT, apart from a semester … Continue reading →

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Mom and Baby Die During Labor, Revived

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joel

This is pretty amazing.  A pregnant mother in Colorado went into labor, but she and the baby seemingly died.  Later after the baby was born via C-section, she revived.  Furthermore, the doctors were able to revive the baby too. Crazy.

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NYC’s Tavern on the Green is closing???

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Joel

Tavern on the Green is closing on Dec 31st? It’s world-famous, and yet I’ve never eaten there. That sucks.

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Roomba saves child from deadly viper

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Joel

Read about this a while back. Pretty neat accident, but I think there’s a market for security robots in the home. In Israel, a couple came home to find that their Roomba had killed a venomous snake that snuck into … Continue reading →

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The first snowstorm of the season to hit the Eastern seaboard

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Joel

We’re expecting the first big snowstorm of the season this weekend. Looks pretty bad — 12 inches of snow. I can tell, because we’re in the purple portion of the map illustrating NJ below. Normally, I’d be more excited, but … Continue reading →

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WSJ: How Facebook Is Making Friending Obsolete

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Joel

Uh, hello, fellow Facebook members. Do you remember how Facebook rolled out the new privacy changes earlier this month? Do you know why?  Facebook has completed distribution deals with both Google and Microsoft to distribute your FB data (wall postings, etc.) Don’t … Continue reading →

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UNC Coach Roy Williams has fan escorted out during game

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Joel

Well, this is interesting. Last Saturday, UNC Coach Roy Williams had a fan escorted out of the arena for cheering for the competition during a game against Presbyterian College. I’m not a fan of hecklers, nor could I hear what … Continue reading →

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Chevy is introducing Autonet Mobile WiFi routers to seven models

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Joel

I read on Engadget today about Autonet Mobile, and how GM will be rolling it out as an option this year on seven Chevy models — the Equinox, Traverse, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche and Express.  This is the first time … Continue reading →

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The Dalia Dippolito case just amazes me

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Joel

I know Dalia Dippolito was arrested earlier this year, but the brazeness of this con artist still astounds me.  I’m not saying the intended victim (her husband) has a clean slate, besides having met his future wife when he hired … Continue reading →

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NY Post: Homeless beggar jars are a sham, NY AG files suit

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Joel

I knew it! Those UHO jugs and hawkers begging for your donations is a scam! If you work or visit NYC, you will often see these people standing on street corners next to a large table with a banner for the … Continue reading →

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