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Dropbox Rocks

Recently I got a Dropbox account. It’s a great little service; you install a small client to your computer and it then automatically synchronizes a folder with its storage system. Oftentimes I use email to send myself projects at work. … Continue reading

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Inspired by “On Intelligence”

I’ve been listening to a fascinating book (recommended by TWiT and purchased from Audible.com) written by Jeff Hawkins called “On Intelligence.” In it, Hawkins presents his theory of what intelligence is by specifically describing how he believes the neo-cortex of … Continue reading

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Dreaming in Code: nice read

Last night I finished the book Dreaming in Code, a book I got for free when I subscribed to Salon.  If you’re really interested in reading this book I highly encourage you to subscribe to Salon, as it’s just a … Continue reading

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You Should Watch “God Grew Tired of Us”

Last night my wife and I rented “God Grew Tired of Us: The Story of Lost Boys of Sudan“. The film tells the tale of three displaced youths who walked hundreds of miles from their homes in Sudan to Kenya … Continue reading

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Go See The Simpsons Movie!

The Simspons Movie IMDB Year: 2007 Rating from MPAA: PG-13 Rating: 5 out of 5 After nearly five years of production, The Simpsons Movie has been released. This movie is everything I ever hoped it could be. It’s basically a … Continue reading

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The Age of Giant Robots!

Transformers IMDB Year: 2007 Writer: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman Director: Michael Bay Length: 144 min. Category: Action Media: Film Studio: Dreamworks SKG Rating from MPAA: PG-13 Rating: 3 out of 5 Yesterday I watched the new Transformers movie with some … Continue reading

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My Wedding

Many things have been happening lately in my life. (In order) I’ve moved from my home of the past four-plus years into an apartment; I’m now married; I’ve traveled to Canada and back for my honeymoon.

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Josh’s Reviews: Casino Royale

Casino Royale IMDB Year: 2006 Category: Action Media: Film Rating from MPAA: PG-13 Rating: 4 out of 5 Well, the James Bond franchise has yet another entry into it (making 21 movies all in all). Fortunately for the fans Casino … Continue reading

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Advice for Jerks

Guy Kawasaki reviews a book about being a more civilized employee and gives some excellent tips on being a better person. As usual, his advice can easily be applied in non-business areas, because it’s all about interpersonal interactions. The golden … Continue reading

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Scorsese does it again!

The Departed IMDB Year: 2006 Writer: William Monahan Director: Martin Scorsese Length: 152 minutes Category: Drama Media: Film Rating from MPAA: R Rating: 5 out of 5 Last weekend I saw The Departed, the latest release from director Martin Scorsese. … Continue reading

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