Monthly Archives: February 2004

Code Complete 2nd Edition

Posted on February 27, 2004 by Karl

Steve McConnell’s Code Complete had an impact on my career early on. It’s great to see a 2nd edition coming, and he’s posting the draft online.

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Janet Jackson and Howard Stern – THERE IS A DIFFERENCE

Posted on February 26, 2004 by Karl

You would think by the tone of my site I’d say, “About time!”, to news that Clear Channel is suspending broadcasts of Howard Stern. You’d be dead wrong. 1. People who tuned into the Super Bowl got a half time … Continue reading →

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Yahoo! vs. Google

Posted on February 25, 2004 by Karl

Compare Yahoo! and Google search results. via Scripting News. Slashdot has a thread on a recent report covering Yahoo!’s keyword handling.

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 25, 2004 by Karl

Don’t be a hypocrite. Know someday you will die. Be brave enough face up to what you’ve done and reconcile. Do it with heart. Matthew 6 Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order … Continue reading →

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Dean on Nader

Posted on February 23, 2004 by Karl

Howard Dean has spoken strongly against the Election Spoiler. Dean just scored a few points on the integrity meter for me. via BuzzMachine.

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Once Around The Philly Weblogger Way

Posted on February 22, 2004 by Karl

Just like Alex I’m happy it’s Mr. Big too Chantlady asks Does everyone know the Clothespin?. I walk by it everyday and now know more then I ever did. Great post I gotta see My Architect now. Chris Puzak’s metal … Continue reading →

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Congrats and Condolences

Posted on February 22, 2004 by Karl

A late congratulations to Robyn and Todd on the birth of their baby boy, Nathan. Late congratulations on turning 41 Malcolm. Congrats to Mike Zornek who got a new job. Jim Cappozola is in trouble and is near homelessness. He’s … Continue reading →

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On Show Cancellations

Posted on February 22, 2004 by Karl

I don’t think of myself as a TV person. Yet I’m taken aback at how many shows I’ve watched thru the years are going off the air. “Angel”. “Sex and the City”. “Friends”. Speaking of “Friends”, Dave King speaks for … Continue reading →

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Around the Web About The Web

Posted on February 22, 2004 by Karl

Yahoo! had dropped Google for it’s search provider (Times) and has implemented it’s own engine. I actually like it. Good to see some real competition in the space for the first time in ages. I do think it’s a little … Continue reading →

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Around the Political Web

Posted on February 22, 2004 by Karl

Just as the Democrats are showing signs of having a spine and coming together (Philadelphia Inquirer) – Nader comes along and wants to steal the spotlight (Yahoo!). I’m disgusted. I look forward to the day of a strong third party, … Continue reading →

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