Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

Hofstra University student who claimed she was raped recants story

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Joel

Oh man.  I heard about this case earlier this week from a coworker, and I was shocked.  A freshman college student lured into a dorm bathroom, and then viciously attacked by a gang of men. I was of course even … Continue reading →

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Time flies by so fast

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Joel

I remember back in high school when I thought the days would pass so slowly.  Sure, the months would seem to pass slowly, but the days themselves felt like an eternity.  I’d be sitting in study hall, and the clock would … Continue reading →

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The new Apple iTunes 9 is out

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Joel

The new Apple iTunes 9 is out today. I downloaded it and installed it tonight.  A couple of thoughts about iTunes 9, and why I’m supremely annoyed at the application in general. The file was just under 100 Mb.  Although … Continue reading →

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Another one of my high school classmates died

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Joel

I guess we’re getting to that stage that people my age are dying. Back in 1995, a great kid that I went to high school with died.  I remember getting that weird call from a former fellow student.  David Oransky … Continue reading →

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Why is everyone so friendly at the supermarket deli?

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Joel

Today, we had a nice family brunch at our favorite diner, and then went over to ShopRite for some weekend grocery shopping.  Geez, the place was wall-to-wall people.  I guess Sunday is a popular time for folks to go grocery … Continue reading →

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I rebuilt my PC with Windows 7

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Joel

I am the proud owner of a newly-alive, Dell PC, with a completely new engine and applications! I never found my missing Windows XP CD.  I debated briefly (briefly!) to buy a copy of Vista Home, but I fought off … Continue reading →

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Where is my Windows XP Home CD, Lily?

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Joel

I store all of my application, utilities, and game CDs (along with manuals) within a small shelf built into the right-side of my desk.  My daughter Lily enjoys walking over, grabbing and knocking over all of the carefully arranged CDs … Continue reading →

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My first near-60 days with Verizon FiOS

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Joel

It has been almost 2 months living with Verizon’s FiOS service.  Two months since I kicked Comcast to the curb, and used the power of the free market to let another company offer me a better product. If you remember, … Continue reading →

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Hot town, summer in the city

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Joel

Hot town, summer in the city. Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty. Been down, isn’t it a pity. Doesn’t seem to be a shadow in the city. All around, people looking half-dead. Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than … Continue reading →

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I’m fed up and I’m not going to take this anymore

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Joel

A few weeks ago, I realized that I was in a funk in a number of aspects of my life, but I had an epiphany, and I woke up. Actually, someone in the office took advantage of my good nature, … Continue reading →

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