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Guo Nian Hao!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Joel

So, for all those celebrating, Happy New Year of the Ox.  I hope it is a prosperous and wonderful time for you.  Since that is all there is to say about that, I’ll share.  I was born in the Year … Continue reading →

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Joel is getting healthy

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Joel

On Friday, I had not one, but TWO doctor appointments.  In the morning, I had an appointment with my dentist for a checkup.  I should have gone for more cleanings regularly.  Live and learn. In the afternoon, I went to … Continue reading →

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Joel wants a Panasonic G10 plasma TV

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Joel

If this is the year we get a new TV, I am putting all of my electoral college votes toward one of the new 2009 Panasonic G10 plasmas. 50″ TV, naturally.

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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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Console wars in my head

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Joel

Call me crazy.  Ok, stop calling me crazy. I’ve been considering the pros and cons, benefits and disadvantages, wants and needs, should I or shouldn’t I of buying a console game system.  Specifically, an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.  I … Continue reading →

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CNET – The ultimate tech nightmare: time to clean out the wire box

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

The ultimate tech nightmare: time to clean out the wire box | Digital City Podcast – CNET Blogs. My wife can attest that I also have a wire box.  I don’t know if I should be proud to have this … 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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3-day weekends are awesome

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Joel

Honestly, every weekend should be a 3-day weekend.  Your regular weekend is just two days long, and goes so fast.  The first day is all about cleaning, mailing, washing, drying, packing, folding, driving, etc.  By the time you are ready … Continue reading →

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It was lost, but now has been found

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

It’s been missing for almost an entire month, but we have found it.  I found our beloved Canon digital camera.  I found it under the couch cushions, deep in the corner.  It must have fallen, and many butts have come … Continue reading →

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Is the show ‘Ghost Hunters’ for real?

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Joel

Anybody watching this show Ghost Hunters on Sci-Fi channel?  Is it for real?  How much is real, and how much could be exaggerated?  I’m watching Ghost Hunters International at the moment.  Real or fake, you couldn’t pay me to visit … Continue reading →

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