Monthly Archives: October 2006

Beware, I see politicians and pundits!

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Karl

And my server keeps going down. Not good. Not good!

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Philly Future’s up

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Karl

Causes are still being investigated by our hosting provider, but one thing they promise me is to move us to more robust machines this weekend.

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Philly Future’s down

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Karl

We’re aware of the issue and are working on a solution. Will post updates as they occur. Things should be fine once we’re back up and running. Apologies to all effected.

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Happy Halloween Tomorrow

Posted on October 30, 2006 by Karl

Emma looks at her ducky kinda the way I feel

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The Sad Irony of Layoffs at the Inquirer and Daily News

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Karl

Last week a prime example of the utility and the need, for news organizations like those in our newspapers, played out in the pages of the Philadelphia Inquirer as it reported on mismanagement in Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services. Mismanagement … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it sucks being an Eagles fan

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Karl

You know what I’m talking about. Damn that was like a punch in the gut.

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Condolences

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Karl

To Susie Madrak, who said goodbye her father last weekend. Read her tribute to him. If you don’t know her, you are missing out on knowing a special, passionate soul. Her part in running the Norgs unconference was central to … Continue reading →

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Congrats

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Karl

To Philly blogger Antonella Pavese for getting a new job at a certain large search firm that just bought a certain large video community. To Philly blogger and Philly Future volunteer, and friend, Albert Yee for his well deserved raise … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Angels 2006 fundraiser

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Karl

Sleeping Angels held its 2006 Beef & Beer fundraiser on Saturday. It was terrific hanging out with so many friends for a good cause. Pictures at Sleeping Angels and over at my brother Dante’s blog “The Mountain View”. If you … Continue reading →

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Norgs Stories for October 10th

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Karl

Whadda week! Google acquires YouTube for $1.65 billion in stock and everyone’s hearts are a flutter. There’s been much grousing about what this means (see Memeorandum), but like damn near always, I find what’s missing is a historical perspective. Google … Continue reading →

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