Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

The day Joel bought a $10 chicken salad sandwich

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Joel

Today will be the day infamously known as when I bought a $10 chicken salad sandwich. So I’m working in NYC, and a number of us have a 1pm meeting.  We decide to go downstairs to the cafeteria to grab … Continue reading →

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Quick update on the PS3 and the Bold

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Joel

I thought I’d give a quick update on my latest gadgets/toys/devices/acquisitions — the PlayStation 3 and the BlackBerry 9000 (the Bold.) My new PlayStation 3 is pretty nifty. It’s beautiful, it’s sleek, it’s quiet, and it has wonderful features. The … Continue reading →

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I now own the BlackBerry Bold

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Joel

I visited the AT&T store today to see a man about a phone.  My phone, actually.  I had them take a look, but their unsophisticated eye told me the phone was toast.  Unfortunately, AT&T doesn’t offer repair services like Verizon … Continue reading →

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The PlayOn Digital Media Server is way cool

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

I downloaded and installed Media Mall’s PlayOn Digital Media Server software for my PC.  It’s a neat little media server that runs on your PC, and allows you to stream internet video from your PC to your PS3, Xbox 360, … Continue reading →

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My phone, my phone

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

Argh, something is wrong with my BlackBerry Curve.  Last week, the camera component stopped working, and I’ve tried multiple solutions posted online, but have had no success.  Starting this past Sunday, the phone has lost connection to the AT&T network, … Continue reading →

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The PS3 is here

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

It arrived.  Like the large metal monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey, it is a gleaming tower of ominous beauty. First thoughts: It’s pretty. Second thoughts: It didn’t take me long to set up, except for learning how to type … Continue reading →

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February and March 2009 photos posted

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Joel

Well, doesn’t the post title say it all? We’ve got some random photos from February, the Joshua birthday weekend celebration, and Teena’s wedding, all for your amusement.  Are you not entertained?

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Amazon.com has really pissed me off

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Joel

So…… I ordered my PlayStation 3 Wednesday night.  Yes, that’s right.  You read that correctly.  I ordered the 80 Gb console, component cables, and Half Life 2 (a la The Orange Box) from my favorite retailer in the whole galaxy….. … Continue reading →

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Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Joel

On Tuesday, through my company, I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity at a site in Somerset.  I signed the waiver and showed up for my first ever Habitat event.  I’ve wanted to do it for years, and finally took a … Continue reading →

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The first northeast snowstorm of 2009

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joel

This snowstorm truly snuck up on me.  I knew there was snow coming this weekend, but we’ve only received an inch or two all winter.  Meanwhile, I’m sitting at Supercuts in the waiting area to get a haircut, and a … Continue reading →

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