December 2011
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A 'Five Iron Frenzy' Story →
Bringing a Dead Band Back to Life
Two weeks ago today, Five Iron Frenzy announced that they were coming back to the music scene. After months of waiting to see what the band’s website countdown was about, weeks of teasing social media posts, and a scavenger hunt that was more hype than substance, the two words that fans had been waiting years for hit the web “We’re Back!” There was a...
November 2011
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Zombies Worth Over $5 Billion to Economy →
Zombies may be the walking undead, but their contribution to Main Street’s economy is very much alive. In modern times, the zombie genre has evolved from a cult following to a highly popular theme. 24/7 Wall St. estimates that the today’s zombie genre economy is worth billions of dollars. Read more: Zombies Worth Over $5 Billion to Economy - 24/7 Wall St.
October 2011
3 posts
How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Screen... →
Qwikster is Dead... For Now →
Netflix Abandons Qwikster DVD Plan
In the latest twist in the Netflix saga, the company has backed off a plan to offer a separate service for DVDs under the Qwikster name.
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced the change Monday on Netflix’s blog, stating, “It is clear that for many of our members two websites would make things more difficult, so we are going to keep Netflix as one place to go...
Apple's Oct. 4 iPhone Event: Live-Coverage Options
Waiting for official new on today’s Apple announcement? Here are a few places live-blogging the event for your enjoyment:
Mashable: http://joelg.us/17l Engadget: http://joelg.us/17m Gizmodo: http://joelg.us/17n MacRumors: http://joelg.us/17o New York Times: http://joelg.us/17p Mac|Life: http://joelg.us/17q MacWorld: http://joelg.us/17r PC Mag: http://joelg.us/17s Wired:...
July 2011
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Anyone have a Google Plus invite to share? I'm...
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June 2011
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At the #ChicagoCubs game. What the heck are these...
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I just found an old @STARBURST_MAG at a thrift...
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May 2011
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Driving down #route66 (Chicago to LA) while on...
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Pitch Black Mountain Dew
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Don't try this at home kids:
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April 2011
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MakeIt.So auction update. We are losing:
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Whoa. @Twitter has a new front page look:
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The new #iOS @Facebook app update makes it...
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Okay @Gowalla, don't get into too much detail when...
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Watching the #Chicago #Cubs win... So far.
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March 2011
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Listening to #IanMorganCron speak.
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Was at #Encounter11 in NYC today. Anyone want to...
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February 2011
4 posts
About to see "Ethan Frome" at the @gglasstheatre.
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Hey @GoDaddy, why do I still see this #Google ad...
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I would LOVE to work here Mr. Abrams:
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January 2011
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Coffee time at the @LemonTreeGrocer.
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December 2010
4 posts
Outlaw Preacher
I got to hear Jay Bakker speak this past weekend in Memphis, TN. Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
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Lunch in Memphis
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November 2010
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oogavé sodas
my favorite soda company right now. Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
October 2010
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guess who i just met?
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August 2010
3 posts
This is where I start most mornings
the nifty little coffee maker at work. Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
go #cubs go!
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The Smell of a New Computer
I really do love the smell of a new computer. Its just too bad this one is work’s and not my own. Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
July 2010
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@ourfriendphoebe after a bath
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The Countdown Begins
Today is July 1st. That means Abigail and I are entering the fundraising deadline countdown phase. As of today we have 62 days of fundraising left to raise $4,749. We need to raise about $76 a day for the next two months in order to go to India this October. Can you HelpSend.Us? Donate now. The goals of our trip to India include: 1.) Encouraging the local ministries already at work. As...
June 2010
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i heart playing cards
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GoldenEye on Wii - Nov 2, 2010
Excited about #goldeneye coming to the #wii? Preorder it now & @helpsendus to #india at the same time!http://amzn.to/cy8fuO
look at what i just got in the mail...
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May 2010
4 posts
Valparaiso University
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this is what happens...
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Fuel India
Please pray for us. We started a home for children who lost their parents and who are in great need. Pray that God should use greatly Dan and team among tribal people of India in the month of October. May God bless you. - Pastor in India This is a message I was forwarded from our contacts in India a few days ago. They have recently started a children’s home in India and have ministry...
#Chuck
talking #Chuck at Subway with Nerd Herd members. Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
goodnight chicago - #owlcity
encore song and goodnight. hello seattle? Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
Owl City
at the Aragon in Chicago. Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »
April 2010
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Denver 2010
A couple weeks ago Abigail & I took a weekend trip to Denver, CO for a screening of “The Rise & Fall of Five Iron Frenzy.” This was my third trip Denver. The first was for Five Iron Frenzy’s final show and the second was for an independent documentary that, to my knowledge, was never finished. We met some really awesome people while there and visited Scum of the Earth for the first time. ...
call me an addict
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i heart ny
my ‘i heart ny’ tshirt is in need of some help. its getting old and should be retired soon. guess i have a good reason to go back to nyc, it needs to be replaced! Posted via email from joel gratcyk’s posterous | Comment »