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Sun Certified Java Programmer
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Mobile, AL, United States
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Category Archives: Misc
Bone Marrow Donor Registration
I have been meaning for a long time to sign up for the bone marrow donor registry. A friend of mine was in the registry since college and was selected a couple years ago as a match for a patient … Continue reading
Yugoslavs in Louisiana
Below is an excerpt from a book detailing an experience of the Yugoslavian people in Louisiana back in 1893 during the Chenière Caminada hurricane (also called the Great October Storm). It mentions one of my wife Casey’s relatives, Matthew Kuluz, … Continue reading
Interesting Blogs I Follow
Wanted to highlight a couple of blogs that I follow and find interesting. They focus on pretty specific areas and may not be very useful to most. In The Pipeline – Chemistry related: This blog written by Dr. Derek Lowe … Continue reading
2007 Toyota Camry In-Dash Navigation Unit Repair
Casey bought a 2007 Toyota Camry 3 years ago from the dealership. At the time she added the GPS navigation package which included an upgraded stereo, satellite radio, and GPS touchscreen navigation. This upgrade was not cheap by any means, … Continue reading
Alvin T. Simmons 1922-2010
A couple of weeks ago, I received word that one of the most amazing teachers I ever met had passed away. His name was Alvin Simmons and he taught me high school Chemistry and Physics at Mobile Christian School. But … Continue reading