Monthly Archives: November 2005

Surf around. Write a little. Remember it all.

In my spare time, I like writing apps. Mac apps. Stuff that I’d use. Stuff that makes me even happier to have a Mac. In Cocoa, of course. But a lot of these apps never see the light of day. … Continue reading

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Eclipse tip: How to build features that require Java 5

So you’re trying to create an Update Site and you hit the Build or Build All button. This is depending on a feature which includes plug-ins that require Java 5. The build fails and it tells you that there are … Continue reading

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Changes I’ve made to help heal my carpal tunnel problem

Vik asked about my carpal tunnel problem: Just curious if you’re going to make any changes now. As in, mouse to touchpad/trackball, some special keyboard, some software aimed at CTS sufferers, etc. I’ve been forcing myself to use the touchpad … Continue reading

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Ruby on Rails Programmers Needed in Herndon, VA

Looks like Rails fever has spread to Northern Virginia. There’s two listings, though I think they are for the same position(s). They are both for 2+ months. Looks like it is paying $40/hour and telecommuting is an option. Here’s the … Continue reading

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Mac Programmer Meeting in Northern Virginia – November 17th

We’re having a meeting of the Programming SIG of the Washington Apple Pi, which is the big local Mac users group in the area. It should be fun. The group started rewriting a Cocoa app using Core Data and Bindings … Continue reading

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I’m feeling MUCH better

I’m back! Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. My hands are feeling great. I’d say about 70%. So I’m not going to be arm wrestling Sylvester Stallone anytime soon. But I am able to type and program and do … Continue reading

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