[Video] eHarmony's New Service: Minor Matchmaker

Can you spot the error?

import some.imaginary.package.MyService;
 
public class MyServiceFactory {
 
    private static MyService instance;
 
    String factoryName;
 
    public MyServiceFactory(String factoryName) {
        this.factoryName = factoryName;
    }
 
    public Object getService() {
// create if null...
    synchronized(this) {
            if(MyServiceFactory.instance == null) {
            MyServiceFactory.instance = new MyService();
            }
    }
    return MyServiceFactory.instance;
    }
 
    public static void main(String args[]) {
        Thread a = new Thread() {
            public void run() {
                MyService service = new MyServiceFactory("a").getService();
        service.doStuff();
        }
    };
 
    Thread a = new Thread() {
            public void run() {
                MyService service = new MyServiceFactory("b").getService();
        service.doStuff();
            }
        };
 
    a.start();
    b.start();
    }
}

The error is not a syntax one, so if I'm missing a semi-colon or something, please assume that's unintentional.

Well, it looks like the Brits stopped September 11th, Take Two. And, unlike certain recent busts here in the US where we arrested some stoner goofballs who were sitting around talking about stuff, this was the Real Deal

Whoa + Yay?

Thought #1: Team Bush is popping a huge boner over this and will somehow spin it that they and the Repubs were cornerstone in the "takedown" (Reality: They learned about it from cable news).

Thought #2: Shouldn't "Critical" be above "Severe?"

NPR: New Book Examines Christian Nationalism

Interesting listen if you want to better understand the madness behind Pudgy and his ilks' methods.

Just curious...who reading this is an experienced Java developer?

People I already know about: FortKnox, jawtheshark, RevMike(?)

If you aren't able to post due to commenting restrictions, feel free to email me.

YEAH, BITCHEZ

TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!!!!11oneone

Isn't it funny/sad what the Republican Base discusses when they think no one is looking?

Rapture Ready: Do you think we are beginning to see Ezek 38 and 39 unfold?

RELATED: The Daily Show: Heaven Can't Wait

And so begins "Grope-Gate."

It's a cult.

If Apple fans are Mormons, then the Ruby on Rails community is that Hippie commune farm on the outskirts of town. Your daughter goes there with some friends to hang out and before you know it she's changed her name to "Sunshine," always has a creepy smile on her face and tells you how happy she is with her new "family." And she says she feels sorry for you.

I found a promising article on The Server Side: Hibernate vs Rails: The Persistence Showdown. It has a comments section! Gavin King et. al. vs. the Rails fanatics. I'm giddy just thinking about the flame-wars possibilities.

Reply to: JoeBlow@someheadhunter.com
Date: 2006-07-10, 7:31PM EDT

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - JAVA DEVELOPER $200k - $400k

AS an IT Specialist, you will support a classified military intelligence system by acting as a "jack of all trades" performing quick-response Java code fixes and modifications to support analyst requests. You will need to interact with a very large database, via SQL to retrieve mission information on an ad-hoc basis, and you may be called upon to assist with other areas requiring creative IT problem solving - from server setup to networking.

The software system that we are developing processes for a large volume of digital systems. The binary data streams will be parsed and used to populate a very large database. Then a front-end tool that is being developed will explore the data; and then plot the data points in many different visual displays such as maps with overlays representing time, frequency, etc. This system will help analysts efficiently visualize and explore large amounts of data.

Description: Develop Java/J2EE Applications in a secure environment.
Applications include: Signal Processing, GIS, and supporting overseas efforts.
Experience Required: Java/J2EE development experience
Experienced Desired: SQL, Spring, Keel, Struts, Hibernate
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI or Secret
Salary: Commensurate with experience; also included Per Diem, hazard and bonus pay Start Date: ASAP
Location: Iraq; exclusively in the secure "Green Zone".

You will be both living and working exclusively in the secure Iraq "Green Zone".

Please send your resume in word or text format to JoeBlow@someheadhunter.com A.S.A.P.

(Original Listing)

Now that's what I call "Extreme Programming!"

I had already heard about some 9/11 "Truth" movements - the first being that French tract The Big Lie. But in the last few weeks I've had several people mention that "Loose Change" movie, so I decided it was worth a JE.

Here it is:

The people behind the "Loose Change" video and other "9/11 Truth" groups are a few notches below Holocaust Deniers, in my opinion. For all their conspiracies to be true and all the FACTS to be wrong would require the complicity of hundreds - if not thousands. It's just not sustainable.

Popular Mechanics: 9/11: Debunking The Myths

Salon.com: The 9/11 Deniers

Loose Change 2nd Edition Viewer Guide

The only difference between them and the Holocaust Deniers is that of scale, really.

Looks like slashdot reduced its user bio to just 255 characters, so I have to put my updated action items list here:

I get mod points about every two days. I guess that makes me a moderator - you know, one of those guys you're always whining about.

Before you whine about "bias," consider: Pudge is an editor with unlimited mod points. So STFU.

Yes, I do regularly mod down my foes and freaks. Sucks to be you guys. Maybe you should consider going somewhere else?

Action Items:
MrsVR
DoggyVR
Fencing
Java
Comic books
"People who are raping my childhood (i.e. "Bryan Singer w/Superman Returns")
IntelliJ IDEA > Eclipse
Battlestar: Galactica
Frontline
BoingBoing.net
LifeHacker.com
Futurama
Gundam|SEED
Instant Messaging
Did I mention Fencing?
Chicago Cubs - World Champs 2004!^W 2005!^W 2006^W 2007!!!!1one
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Great Cthulhu
Deep Thoughts
Irony
Self-loathing
[ACTION ITEM DELETED]
My life - as in: not your life.

Note that I didn't list "politics." That's because I hate arguing about politics. Politics are stupid.

My karma ran over your dogma.

MS Access/VBA: 2001 ~ 2005 RIP...OR IS IT? - UPDATE: it is.

Are you living in IDIOT AMERICA ?

Blah blah posting a Liberty-related quote on July 4th is corny as all hell.

HEY BABY FIRE UP THAT BARBEQUE LET'S GET SOME STEAKS ON THAT FUCKER!!!

I've waited my whole life for this movie. They better not fuck it up.

I started crying a little. That's how serious I am.

Common digg comment:

"ur st00pid that link is not kewl i like that other link better then the 1 u showed me the other day"

Other common digg comment:

"Who is the n00b that wrote this article? Here's some advice: stop being a n00b."

Finally, almost all their headlines read like spam:

"Microsoft will be LATE with Visa!"

"L@@K - new Nintendo Wii PICS"

"Download 1000 games FOR FREE"

Nope - the death of /. has been greatly exagerated. Long live Taco!

(this entry plagiarized from one of my own comments)