Category Archives: News

The Movie “9”

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Joel

I just heard about the movie 9 this week. It is produced by Tim Burton, story and directed by a fellow named Shane Acker. It looks phenomenal. All-star cast. I really dig the music in the trailer (“Welcome Home” by … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Images Reveal McG’s Terminator Salvation Vision – Wired.com

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Joel

“New types of killer robots and a science-inspired conception of post-apocalyptic Earth are helping McG turn Terminator Salvation into an eye-scorching sci-fi flick.” Cool! See lots of new information (and concept photos) below. Exclusive Images Reveal McG’s Terminator Salvation Vision … Continue reading →

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Lost In Translation: 20 Baffling Foreign Movie Posters – Cracked.com

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Joel

I used to read the gag magazine Cracked when I was growing up.  My parents would drop me off at the local New City library on weekend afternoons, and I would spend a few hours there reading Starlog, Cracked, and … Continue reading →

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Leapfrog unveils ‘baby BlackBerry’ for tots – CNET

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Joel

Now I know what I want to get Joshua for his birthday.  A baby Blackberry.  Too bad it’ll be offered in the summer at the earliest.  Maybe Christmas? Leapfrog unveils ‘baby BlackBerry’ for tots | Crave – CNET.

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Return of the $339.99 PlayStation 3 – CNET News

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Joel

Dell is offering the PlayStation 3 new for $399.99.  It’s not quite out of the stratosphere, but it’s at least a bit more reasonable. Return of the $339.99 PlayStation 3 | The Cheapskate – CNET News.

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NBC Nightly New: Living a lonely American dream

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Joel

There’s a really nice new development near us that we really do like. Beautiful houses, nicely-sized lots, great amenities, sales still going strong between $700-900K. I would have thought that the housing slowdown would have affected the area around, and … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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