There have been a few Slashdot submissions here and here. They’re concerned with an article published by two professors from NYU that assert that Java (and similar high-level languages) are damaging to teach as the “first language” of a Computer … Read More
I’m not a big fan of government (see Ron Paul posts below). I’m also sick and tired of the police state. Today on my way to work I was pulled over for using the HOV lane. Foolishly, instead of letting … Read More
It’s 2008 and about time I say! I have high hopes for this year. Having resolved to not make resolutions I don’t intend to carry through with (keep up with the double negatives there) I simply intend to continue to … Read More
I just moved all my archived email going back to 1998 (when I really first started saving emails) into my Gmail account. There are probably two standard ways of responding to this: 1) Cool 2) Oh knows! Google can read … Read More
I just found the following in a local church‘s bulletin for the prayer of confession: God of the future, You are coming in power to bring all nations under Your rule. We confess that we have not expected Your kingdom, … Read More
With three boys now, I’m seeing a fair amount of filth around us. If it’s not an excreted material, it’s a pulverized food product, or some sticky conglomerated mass composed of items A and/or B combined with other household objects. … Read More
Is it just me, or do others notice a lot of people around them who are: 1) Pretentious 2) Obvious about it? I think everyone’s a bit pretentious (myself included — notice the pedantic use of alliteration and long words … Read More
Ron Paul is on a roll! Today, he’s raised more than $1,348,377. And it’s only 11:15am EST… It’s part of a grass-roots movement — This November 5th… Faithful blog reader! Donate now! http://RonPaul2008.com Here are some charts and graphs… He’s … Read More
Our washer machine didn’t work on Monday. I smelled what seemed to be that electrical burning smell and freaked out. This week has been BUSY and although normally I poke and prod dying electronics of all shapes and sizes I … Read More
That’s how I feel these days. There’s always been “overhead” stuff that I have to do. You have to take showers and dress and clean up after yourself (at least somewhat). You have to spend time getting ready for work … Read More