Monthly Archives: July 2005

Blogs Tools for Public Service Announcements?

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

ol cranky has shared at Philly Future an intriguing idea whose time has come – I suggest blog PSAs (public service announcements) for missing persons; yes, I’m suggesting blogs become today’s milk cartons. My ultimate goal (with which I need … Continue reading →

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Hey – have ya noticed?

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

Tom Cruise is out of the news. Isn’t that interesting? “Batman” and “War of the Worlds” have come and gone – and Cruise is outta the news. Fascinating. Simply fascinating.

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30 second AJAX Tutorial

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

Rasmus’ 30 second AJAX Tutorial – A wanderer’s journal – a breath of fresh air in simplicity. Nice work.

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The SIMS are now under attack

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

This witch hunt is going too far. There are talks about banning The SIMS! Read about it at Gamespot. A women has sued the makers of GTA. And Hillary Clinton has already slid to the right in asking for $90 … Continue reading →

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Ice on Mars

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

Mind blowing. Check out the pictures: ESA – Mars Express – Water ice in crater at Martian north pole

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Starship Dimensions

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

An oldie, but a goodie, Jeff Russell’s Starship Dimensions is fun to geek-out with.

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What Blues to Check Out

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

Blues recommendations | Ask MetaFilter: I don’t know anything about the blues but really like the sort of pounding ferocity of Muddy Waters’ Mannish Boy. What else should I check out?

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Ultimate Boot CD for Windows

Posted on July 31, 2005 by Karl

If you’re an admin the UBCD for Windows sounds like it could be a lifesaver.

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No Learning Curve as the Most Important Feature of a Web App

Posted on July 29, 2005 by Karl

Bokardo: No Learning Curve as the Most Important Feature of a Web App: Jason Fried says that the most innovative software in the next 10 years will come from companies like his, those who build web-based applications for very small … Continue reading →

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Tucker Carlson: “Where would you rather vacation, Aruba or West Philly?”

Posted on July 29, 2005 by Karl

Has truth about the motivations of some media been revealed in how it is handling LaToyia Figueroa’s disappearence? Read Ol Cranky and Attytood on Carlson – you decide. For most of my readers, this won’t shock you. For others, it … Continue reading →

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