From the monthly archives:

May 2004

Schumacher wins again

May 31, 2004

Schumacher wins again

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Gen. Zinni: 'They've Screwed Up'

May 31, 2004

Retired General Anthony Zinni is one of the most respected and outspoken military leaders of the past two decades. Read more @ http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/05/21/60minutes/main618896.shtml

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ATOM vs. RSS – Why can't we all just get along?

May 31, 2004

I can't believe we are arguing about a syndication protocol that's not even supposed to be human readable but we are and it seems like the whole RSS vs ATOM debate is going to continue.
Dave Winer just launched a new website called Really Simple Syndication, a site devoted to helping non-tech users learn about RSS. [...]

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OPML to HMTL using Informa

May 30, 2004

I've been having a few email discussions with a few of the blog readers about how I manage my blogroll and I decided to blog about it. Before I went out and purchased a copy of FeedDemon, a great RSS/ATOM feed reader, I had written my own crude feed reader. My feed reader used Informa [...]

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MU & ME

May 28, 2004

Ok – This is really bad. Marquette University is using my face to drive interest in their Masters in Computing program. Talk about scaring people away. . Then today I see this ad on OnMilwaukee.com.

Scary Stuff. At the end of the day, I think this campaign will end up costing them students

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Java theory and practice: The exceptions debate

May 27, 2004

When should you use checked versus unchecked exceptions in Java classes? The prevailing wisdom is to use checked exceptions in nearly all cases, but some Java luminaries have begun to think otherwise. This month, columnist Brian Goetz examines the exceptions debate and offers guidance on when and how to use unchecked exceptions.
http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/library/j-jtp05254.html?ca=drs-j2204

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FindBugs, Part 1: Improve the quality of your code

May 27, 2004

Static analysis tools promise to find existing bugs in your code without requiring much effort on the part of the developer. Of course, if you've been programming for long, you know those promises don't always pan out. Even so, good static analysis tools are a valuable addition to your toolbox. In this first of a [...]

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Rex Swain's HTTP Viewer

May 27, 2004

http://www.rexswain.com/httpview.html

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Free Java Books

May 27, 2004

http://www.dhruvaraj.com/javaBooks.htm

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BEA and Codehaus launch Controlhaus – Workshop Controls

May 26, 2004

Just found this blog entry on Bob McWhirter's blog entitled BEA + Codehaus = Controlhaus. According to Bob, aka Mr. Codehaus, BEA and Codehaus have started a new venture to put out Workshop control. The new site, Controlhaus already has pre-built controls for Amazon, eBay, Google, Paypal among others. The site is expected to become [...]

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The Cowbell Project

May 26, 2004

I've got a fever and the prescription is more cowbell. If you don't know this line, you need to download the MP3 of the Christopher Walken SNL skit at The Cowbell Project.

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Crash Testing: MINI Cooper vs Ford F150

May 26, 2004

Very interesting to see how well the Mini performed. Check out the article @ http://www.bridger.us/2002/12/16/CrashTestingMINICooperVsFordF150
Car Insurance for Fords and Minis – No matter what you're driving, you'll need insurance. Save money and time by shopping with InsureMe.

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BEA eWorld withdrawals

May 26, 2004

I'm getting eWorld withdrawals right now. I was hoping to make it to eWorld but didn't get to make it, as my wife and I are expecting our first baby soon and she's not doing well.
Having said that, I was hoping to live vicariously through all the attendees and their blogs but I am [...]

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A different take on Microsoft vs. Apple :)

May 25, 2004

Is Microsoft the whore with the heart of gold while Apple the girl you want to be with that could be your soul mate? Is Linux the plain girl down the hall or your mom? All interesting and distributing questions that are answered at The Fishbowl. Great blog entry by Charles entitled The Mac is [...]

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AspectJ 1.2 goes GA

May 25, 2004

Just read on Adrian Colyer's blog about the release of AspectJ 1.2. I've been playing with the release candidates and it's nice to get the final release. I'm downloading Eclipse M9 as well to play with the enhanced integration. I also need to figure out where to get the IDEA AspectJ plug-in. Let's hope the [...]

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Metallica Live

May 24, 2004

This is just awesome. Metallica is now offering downloads of their live shows, for a price @ http://www.livemetallica.com/. The first leg of the North American tour of 34 cities is now available for download as an MP3 or FLAC file.
Just purchased the 03/08/04 Cow Palace San Francisco, CA show – Downloading as we speak.

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White-collar jobs may be next to move overseas

May 24, 2004

Interesting article @ http://bostonworks.boston.com/globe/articles/051604_outsource.html

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Another great article by Thomas Friedman

May 24, 2004

Another great article entitled 'The search for P.M.D's by Thomas Friedman of the New York Times.
 

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Trulli winsl in Monte Carlo

May 23, 2004

Finally we get a Formula 1 race where Ferrari doesn't run away with the race. It was great to see Schmacher getting punted off the race track. Jarno Trulli wins the Moaco Grand Prix – Can't wait for the Nurburgring.

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Fucking weather reports

May 23, 2004

Don't you just hate it when your stupid retarded local channel cuts into network programming and spent 40 minutes babbling about the weather? Who cares? It's raining and I'm inside. I'm trying to watch Alias. Get off my screen!!!!

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