Monthly Archives: April 2003

Abstractions, abstractions, abstractions

Posted on April 30, 2003 by Karl

An abstraction is a boundary with two sides. On the top side, the abstraction presents a simplified view. Below, there is something more complex and more real. The purpose of the abstraction is to obscure what is really going on. … Continue reading →

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Apple gets it

Posted on April 28, 2003 by Karl

The iTunes Music Store is launching with a library of 200,000 tracks, with participation from all five of the major record labels. In addition, the store will list exclusive tracks from 20 artists, including Bob Dylan and U2. The songs … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on April 28, 2003 by Karl

…”let’s be clear: The ’90s were not normal . The thing I am most certain of in this world is that the technology universe will not see that ’90s type of growth explosion again — not in our lifetime. This … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Vote

Posted on April 24, 2003 by Karl

“People don’t need more opinions, we already drown in data. People need clarity. Drill down.” That’s from my mission statement. This is a perfect opportunity to put that to practice and give you cynics out there a civics lesson. What … Continue reading →

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Fellow weblogger needs help

Posted on April 23, 2003 by Karl

Go here for details on helping one of the best online writers keep her site alive.

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And the news moves on…

Posted on April 20, 2003 by Karl

Jeff Jarvis noted it yesterday and a CNN poll confirms it today: the news public has moved on. Number one news story at CNN? The Laci Peterson case.

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“Urbi et Orbi”

Posted on April 20, 2003 by Karl

“It’s not your standard bus tour. For three hours, passengers on the Drug War Reality Tour ride through North Philadelphia’s neighborhood of Kensington, seldom disembarking to see the sights on this trail of smuggling and addiction. A short ride from … Continue reading →

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XEmacs vs Emacs

Posted on April 15, 2003 by Karl

I’ve finally switched to the better editor. I wonder what took me so long…

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Last week was a great week

Posted on April 14, 2003 by Karl

You had to be moved by what was accomplished last week. Those on the far left and far right need to re-think things. Salon: Liberation Day and “It’s a catastrophe for tyranny. It’s a great day”. USAToday: Iraqis share graphic … Continue reading →

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Drinking coffee and meeting other Philly bloggers

Posted on April 7, 2003 by Karl

Nicole of “go fish” is organizing a get together of Philly bloggers April 12th. I’ll be playing paint ball that day so I won’t be able to make it. I’m bound to get my ass kicked (I’m way out of … Continue reading →

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