Monthly Archives: December 2005

Is Java Bad for Computer Science Programs

Posted on December 29, 2005 by Doug Porter

Joel Spolsky just put out another fantastic article. This time it is on The Perils of Java Schools. It talks about how the ease of use of Java (feature of the language) tends to not weed out those that don’t … Continue reading →

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December 2005 Free Credit Report – Experian

Posted on December 26, 2005 by Doug Porter

As many of you may know, you are entitled by law to a copy of your credit report from each of the 3 credit bureaus once per year. It is a good idea to spread these out and request one … Continue reading →

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Free 411 Service

Posted on December 20, 2005 by Doug Porter

If you have every used the normal phone company or cell phone company 411 service for directory assistance, you were probably surprised when you received your bill to find out how much they charge for this simple convienence. There is … Continue reading →

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Review – Butch Walker Live at Budokan DVD

Posted on December 14, 2005 by Doug Porter

I just received and watched Butch Walker’s live DVD Live at Budokan and in a word it is awesome. There are two live sets on the disc. The first set is the concert at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan from March … Continue reading →

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The Don And Mike Show

Posted on December 5, 2005 by Doug Porter

Let me tell you a little story. All through college I enjoyed listening to an awesome afternoon radio show based out of Washington D.C.’s WJFK 106.7 called the Don and Mike Show. This show was syndicated via the Westwood One … Continue reading →

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