Monthly Archives: May 2003

Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2003 by Karl

Give thanks to those who have put their lives on the line for all of us. U.S. Memorial Day History and Information.

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The Young Hipublicans

Posted on May 24, 2003 by Karl

I’ve argued with my aging friends and family that this was the trend. Read the NYTimes story about the Hipublicans. I think they are about 3-5 years late catching on, but better late then never. Key quote comes from a … Continue reading →

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Java-a-rama

Posted on May 23, 2003 by Karl

CNet: Sun opens up Java process while it is about to release a new tool that is targeted at Visual Basic developers. Finally. But this maybe too little too late? Hopefully not. In the meantime checkout what’s in store for … Continue reading →

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Punk and churches in the Inquirer

Posted on May 23, 2003 by Karl

The Inquirer writes a great story on the growing scene in Philly. One of things that bugged me growing up (still does whenever I think about it) is the lack of places to go for music that were under 21.

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Compile Java excutables? How? It’s so confusing!

Posted on May 22, 2003 by Karl

Well someone made it easy! 1. Download and install this bundled build of GCC/GCJ 3.3 for Windows (MingW) and SWT. Follow the instructions to put into your path it’s bin directory. 2. Create your simple HelloWorld app as HelloWorld.java: class … Continue reading →

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After seeing “Hurt”…

Posted on May 20, 2003 by Karl

There seems to be so much pain in the world to take pause for just one individual, but over the past year, Johnny Cash has had a greater and greater influence on me. His songwriting is powerful, deep, and spirtual … Continue reading →

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Bye-bye Buffy

Posted on May 20, 2003 by Karl

Tonight’s the end. If you haven’t watched the series before I suggest not tuning in since its plot line will leave you spinning. Chuck it up to missing a TV show that when it was bad, it was good, and … Continue reading →

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I Believe In Miracles

Posted on May 19, 2003 by Karl

By The Ramones I used to be on an endless run. Believe in miracles ’cause I’m one. I have been blessed with the power to survive. After all these years I’m still alive. I’m out here kicking’ with the band. … Continue reading →

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Create native, cross-platform GUI applications

Posted on May 18, 2003 by Karl

IBMDeveloperWorks: An updated look at GCJ and the SWT, and something I am going to have to try.

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In promising trend, US poor exit high-poverty areas

Posted on May 18, 2003 by Karl

During the 1970s and ’80s, America’s poorest citizens lived ever more isolated lives. They were increasingly shunted into ghettoized neighborhoods where basic necessities, like good grocery stores and decent schools, were further and further out of reach. The 1990s began … Continue reading →

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