Monthly Archives: May 2007

icewm is not my favourite window manager

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Paul Tomblin

Update: I’m a fucking idiot. Turns out I was calling JFrame.setDefaultLookAndFeelDecorated(true); when I should have been calling JDialog.setDefaultLookAndFeelDecorated(true);. All fixed now. There is a complex interaction between X Windows window managers and Java’s look and feel manager. And it is … Continue reading →

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Kylie Bax???

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Paul Tomblin

I tried this site that attempts to find celebrities who look like you. Most of the ones it found I can find some resemblence, even if it’s only that we both have beards. But who is this Kylie Bax person, … Continue reading →

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Flying is about to get a lot more expensive

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Paul Tomblin

Over the last couple of years, the membership of the flying club has reduced by 25%. Maintenance is more expensive as ridiculous lawsuits have forced parts manufacturers and mechanics to spend more on lawyers and insurance, and stupid TSA rules … Continue reading →

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Dammit, NO!

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Paul Tomblin

Pilot dead A Snowbirds pilot has died. Their season only just started – I saw a story about their sign-off show only a week or so ago. Oh man, I know it’s terrible either way, but I selfishly hope it’s … Continue reading →

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Second paddle of the season. Overdid it a bit.

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Paul Tomblin

I went up the left branch of the creek after the weir, up to Old Browncroft Blvd. 4.4 miles round trip. The air was a little below 70 degrees and the water still a bit cold, and I wore my … Continue reading →

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