Monthly Archives: June 2004

Friendster Migrates from JSP to PHP

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Karl

Developer who works at Friendster spills the beans. Pun not intended. Discussion at Russell Beattie.

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It’s Genocide

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Karl

We use easier to digest phrases to hide the horror. But it’s happening again, and has been going on for some time: between 10,000 and 30,000 Sudanese have been killed in fighting between Arab militias backed by the government and … Continue reading →

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Major Republicans Turning On Bush

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Karl

“I would not have voted for [President Bush's] tax cut, based on what I know. . . . There is no doubt that the people at the top who need a tax break the least will get the most benefit. … Continue reading →

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Extremism

Posted on June 30, 2004 by Karl

Maybe Jeff Jarvis has started a discussion from the center. I hope so. Yesterday he posted a quote from a far left extremist. Yes, the far left has them too. And it’s important to recognize that their motivations are ultimately … Continue reading →

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Star Wars and Office Space?

Posted on June 28, 2004 by Karl

A great fan made movie that is just a little sick, but in a good way. I love it. Credit needs to go to local area weblogger gigglechick.

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The Design Patterns Java Companion

Posted on June 28, 2004 by Karl

Free online book I’ve missed that describes basic Design Pattern concepts and provides example Java code.

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Mockingbird’s Wish

Posted on June 28, 2004 by Karl

Nicholas Avenell has recorded and linked for download a recording of his reading Shelley Power’s Mockingbird Wish. Is it all about us finding our own songs or having our voice criticized as beeing just like everone else’s? I liked this … Continue reading →

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Irish Progressive Rock… From Philly?!?!

Posted on June 27, 2004 by Karl

Give a listen to The Helots. A local band that has a unique sound along with some killer chops and songwriting. And yes, it’s another band with a bass player I know and consider a great person. What?s up with … Continue reading →

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The More The Distance, The Easier The Violence, Or The Flame

Posted on June 27, 2004 by Karl

Mark Bernstein blamed the confusion and flamefest that occured in a particular weblog community on comment and trackback usage. He suggested turning off both and relying on weblog front pages for communication. I disagree. Flamefests, whether in user comments or … Continue reading →

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Model Rockets Don’t Kill People – People Do

Posted on June 26, 2004 by Karl

Not enough hobbyists to make bones over this but I just find it sad. Model rocketry was a great hobby to have as a kid and the couple summers my brother and me could do it, well it was special. … Continue reading →

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