Monthly Archives: June 2002

Java Dead? Three articles…

Posted on June 29, 2002 by Karl

At ZDNet, there is an opinion piece must read titled Tempest in a Teapot. A brutal indictment of Java on the desktop. In this NetworkWorldFusion article some of Java’s biggest names question it’s chances for survival, including a Boland survey … Continue reading →

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RSS Workshop

Posted on June 29, 2002 by Karl

This looks like a good introduction and tutorial on RSS.

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The Pledge of Allegiance A Short History

Posted on June 29, 2002 by Karl

A much linked to

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Philadelphia is the place to be July 4th

Posted on June 28, 2002 by Karl

Here goes the week long calendar of events to Philadelphia’s Welcome America celebration.

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Killing Monsters

Posted on June 28, 2002 by Karl

Virginia Postrel defends comic books and the make-believe violence they portray against the idiots that would like to deprive kids of this imaginary outlet.

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U.S. national mottos – background

Posted on June 27, 2002 by Karl

Excellent background information into the history of our mottos. “E Pluribus Unum” A huge reference on the seperation of Church and State. Quotes from America’s founding fathers.

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Some content management links

Posted on June 27, 2002 by Karl

Blogs as Disruptive Tech – How weblogs are flying under the radar of the Content Management Giants PAID: the economics of content via Ken Layne Companies Overpaying For Content Management Technology, Reports Jupiter Research via cam

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Big step forward in Apache/Sun Agreement

Posted on June 27, 2002 by Karl

Sun and Apache are now officially engaged Apache has signed a newly formed (and much improved) TCK License covering all the JSRs on which it’s active, allowing Apache to continue participating in the JCP. This new TCK License is becoming … Continue reading →

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Edison’s Failing Grade

Posted on June 27, 2002 by Karl

Investors and school districts are ditching the country’s leading public education privatizer Edison’s improper bookkeeping practices may come back to haunt the company, as was the case with Enron. But there’s more to the Edison story than an accounting scandal. … Continue reading →

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The Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional !

Posted on June 26, 2002 by Karl

wow What’s interesting is the takes in different message board forums. Contrast and compare: Yahoo! Metafilter

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