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What’s in a Name? (Gulf Ed.)

Josh — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:27:05 +0000

Remember when we were in Dubai and we said how they refer to the Gulf as “the Arabian Gulf”?

Well it appears that Google has found itself in the midst of that debate now: “Iran: Map Sets Off Dispute With Google“.

Life and Death

Josh — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:22:24 +0000

Since becoming a father I’ve taken a hard look at my views on war and capital punishment. I have found myself in a deep sanctity-of-all-life place. Everyone is somebody’s child. Everyone deserves love.

And then I read this story, and I want to hang the motherfucker by his neck until he is dead:

“Father admits to squeezing, throwing infant son, police say“.

Class #2 Final Grade

Josh — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:33:40 +0000

Looks like I got a 3.70 (A-) for my final grade in the Health Communication Masters program class!

I’ll take it!

Class #2 Further Update

Josh — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:46:54 +0000

No word on my final grade yet, unfortunately I did get an 80 on my final paper (oops!) but got a 100 on the presentation, with these notes:

Excellent presentation, Josh! You had a thought-provoking, well planned presentation, with a strong purpose and sufficient context. You were very engaging and delivered your presentation with ease and charisma. You paid excellent attention to detail and did a terrific job thoroughly answering questions. Congratulations!

So that’s something!

Class #2 Update

Josh — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:51:31 +0000

My professor just emailed me asking if it’d be possible for her to share my slide presentation with some colleagues.

Wow!

I’m in a very, very good mood after this class!!

Class #2 Done

Josh — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:25:40 +0000

I had my final presentation for my online BU Health Communication class tonight. Five slides in five minutes. Present in a webinar online.

I did how the environments we live in can cause obesity.

The facilitator of my group thought I did a good job, then the professor came on and talked at great length at how important this is and how I did a great job getting so much information across in such a short amount of time. She suggested a book for me to read, even though I had covered many of the points already.

I really hit it out of the park tonight. I am so thrilled!!

100 Years of Fenway

Josh — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:00:50 +0000

Here’s a photo from the Baseball Hall of Fame of Opening Day of Fenway Park on April 20, 1912:

Another DLRP Picture

Josh — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:42:02 +0000

I like this publicity shot from the 20th anniversary of Disneyland Resort Paris yesterday:

20 years of DLRP

Josh — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:22:12 +0000

I have had quite a few amazing experiences in my life, but one of the the most amazing, “Holy shit” moments was when Liz and I went to Disneyland Resort Paris in 2007.

The park opened my Sophomore year in high school and from Day One I wanted to go there. But I never figured that I’d get the chance. I mean, when do I randomly find myself in Paris?!

When I marry a crazy lady who lives in crazy Dubai, apparently.

Anyway, today Disneyland Resort Paris turns 20 years old.

Here’s a photo from the construction of the park, since I love Disney theme park construction photos:

Gas

Josh — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:21:25 +0000

I filled up my gas tank yesterday for the first time in over a month.

Living 3/4 of a mile from work is one of the smartest moves I’ve ever made …