Monthly Archives: January 2006

Going to be quiet the next few days

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Karl

Have a lot of work to do – the Philly Future hosting situation needs to be resolved right away – work has been intense – big things happening personally – and the local journalism work group I’m helping to organize … Continue reading →

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Four Things

Posted on January 28, 2006 by Karl

I’ve been tagged! That never happens! Ok Dave… here goes… Four jobs I’ve had: Paper boy (me too!) 7-11 midnight-shift cashier Telemarketer Software engineer/Web Developer/Programmer/Database Admin (whatever you want to call it) Four movies I can watch over and over: … Continue reading →

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What is a friend? Dave and Andrea’s thoughts

Posted on January 28, 2006 by Karl

Go read both original pieces, I’ve only quoted parts that I relate to, but I’m sure you will find your own. snooble.dot.com: Friendship: I’ve noticed that most times in conversation I’ll mention a casual aquaintence and preface their name with … Continue reading →

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Can’t believe I wrote that last post

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Karl

Some people just take themselves waaayyy too seriously and don’t know how to chill out and be tolerant and accepting of others. I mean, some things are important, and some things just aren’t ya know?

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A special word to my umm… detractors

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Karl

*This* blog is a personal blog. Its for my friends, my family, my co-workers, anyone looking to learn a little bit about me, and anyone else who decides to hang out. If you have constructive criticism – please give it … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Katie!

Posted on January 27, 2006 by Karl

Katie, congratulations on earning your degree in practical nursing. You’ve overcome so much, worked your ass off and fought hard for your dream. You’re going to be a terrific nurse. A word for my brother Dante – you’re not just … Continue reading →

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Too much to do, too little time

Posted on January 26, 2006 by Karl

Check out the latest Philly Future news…

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Forgiveness and a P-Coat

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Karl

Great story in the Inquirer of how Kevin Johnson handled meeting one of the attackers who harmed him and put him in a wheelchair. They’re friends now. You can call me a Catholic, call me a hippie, call me an … Continue reading →

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“A Growing Web of Watchers Builds a Surveillance Society”

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Karl

NYTimes: A Growing Web of Watchers Builds a Surveillance Society: It is strangely fitting that President Bush’s no-warrant wiretapping came to light during the season of holiday gift buying, much of which took place online. As Washington huffed and puffed … Continue reading →

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Atrios’s Wankers of the Day

Posted on January 25, 2006 by Karl

Yep. I hate to agree on this one – I’m a Rendell fan. Albert has more on the subject and an alternative to the “party’s” choice.

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