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Trillian fix-it already available Hi, great to see that Trillian fixed this problem in no time. No fuzz made about the issue, you can download the patch from this page: http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/downloads/ Great work, Cerulean Studios! Rgds Heike Philp [url=http://www.letstalkonline.com]let's talk ... From Kolabora.com on June 27, 2004 at 9:53 p.m..


Shared Spaces Briefing, Jun 28 Today's highlights: NextPage Project Chrome; NSW Roads and Traffic Authority Goes with Sun; Ipswitch IM Switch; Booz Allen Hamilton embraces Microsoft for IT collaboration; NextPage's Project Chrome is a document-management system "for the masses", which uses metadata embedded within documents... From Kolabora.com on June 27, 2004 at 9:53 p.m..


AOL and Yahoo Exit Enterprise IM, Jun 28 Why all the fuss about AOL and Yahoo exiting the enterprise IM market? Some of the coverage that I've read during my two weeks of parental leave make it sound as though the "sky is falling" on enterprise IM. That's... From Kolabora.com on June 27, 2004 at 9:53 p.m..


OA initiatives in India Raja Simhan, Take it, it's free, The Hindu Business Line, June 28, 2004. An overview of OA, especially in India, based on interviews with Leslie Chan, Leslie Carr, and Subbiah Arunachalam. Excerpt: "While even well endowed institutions in developed countries find it difficult to retain journal subscriptions, the situation in developing countries, including India, is worse. Besides, researchers in the rest of the world do not really read much of the work that Indians do. Further, if Indian scien From kuro5hin.org on June 27, 2004 at 9:45 p.m..


Cleaning directions A guy on a mailing list sent this around saying that it came from a friend of a friend of an n degree friend. It's supposedly the clothing label from a small American company that sells its product in France. Translation: Wash with warm water. Use mild soap. Dry flat. Do not use bleach. Do not dry in the dryer. Do not iron. We are sorry that Our President is an idiot. We did not vote for him.... From Joho the Blog on June 27, 2004 at 8:49 p.m..


Don't hit UNDO in a form in Safari I've had this happen several times, so I guess it's pretty repeatable... From D'Arcy Norman's Learning Commons Weblog on June 27, 2004 at 8:45 p.m..


Experiments in collaborative weblogs I'm trying a little experiment over on the Decentralists Weblog for the NMC 2004 Summer Conference... From D'Arcy Norman's Learning Commons Weblog on June 27, 2004 at 8:45 p.m..


Getting ready for NMC 2004 Road Trip The Norman family is just about ready for the big trek across the Rockies... From D'Arcy Norman's Learning Commons Weblog on June 27, 2004 at 8:45 p.m..


WWDC 2004 Coverage Looks like there may not be a satellite feed for the Stevenote this year... From D'Arcy Norman's Learning Commons Weblog on June 27, 2004 at 8:45 p.m..


EU suspends Microsoft sanctions Order requiring Microsoft to sell Windows without media player software gets put on hold. From CNET News.com on June 27, 2004 at 8:45 p.m..


Deschidere Weblog Timsoft Dragi vizitatori, V... gasi in acest spatiu resurse, comentarii referitoare la eLearning, care vor veni sa completeze paginile Resurse si Linkul Saptamanii de la Timsoft. Ii invit cu ... From WeBlog.ro feeds on June 27, 2004 at 2:56 p.m..


Despre Weblog-uri in comunitati de practica Semnalat in mai multe Webloguri, un articol interesant, pe tema utilizarii weblog-urilor in companii: Blogging with the boss's blessing, aparut in BusinessWeek. ... urma cu cateva zile, ... From WeBlog.ro feeds on June 27, 2004 at 2:56 p.m..


Nou articol in eJurnalul eLearning In eJurnalul eLearning, editat de Timsoft si e-Learning Centre UK, a fost publicat studiul de caz "System of Distance Learning based on Internet Technology" de Dr.Dragica Radosa, de ... From WeBlog.ro feeds on June 27, 2004 at 2:56 p.m..


Weblog e-Learning Centre UK Jane Knight, de la e-Learning Centre UK, a deschis un Weblog in urma cu cateva zile, comentand noutatile Centrului. Weblog-ul lui Jane se regaseste in colectia de Weblog-uri educationale ... From WeBlog.ro feeds on June 27, 2004 at 2:56 p.m..


Anne Henry joins Workflow Institute Former Microsoft marketing manager Anne Henry has joined the Workflow Institute as Director of Client Relations. She will assess the needs of learning organizations & vendors and suggest opportunities for us to work together. Her immediate priorities are promoting the Worfklow Learning Symposium and the new series of focused reports that are rolling out of Sam's studio. In addition to her BA from Harvard, Anne's MFA from New York University of Fine Arts and M. Architecture from Princeton uphold the Institute's tradition of enlisting only polymaths. Make her day by calling (757) From The Workflow Institute Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:56 p.m..


Bookmarklet für das BildungsBlog! Nachdem Thomas ein Bookmarklet zum posten in Antville/Twoday-Blogs entworfen hat, habe ich an diesem weitergearbeitet und eines für das BildungsBlog entworfen: --> From BildungsBlog on June 27, 2004 at 2:55 p.m..


Jane Knight's e-Learning Centre I am following Jane Knight's e-learning centre website almost since I came to this industry. Recently Jane stared a blog too for quick updates. Now (drum roll please!) - Jane published the 2nd edition of Guide to e-Learning. It's just a great resource kit with lots of useful links. Organizations, which are planning to try out e-Learning or mid way through the change management in learning strategy, should read this. The online version is a free resource; you can also purchase the e-Book version here.... From soulsoup on June 27, 2004 at 2:54 p.m..


SkypeOut: Call globally for free?Outed: Skype proj ... SkypeOut: Call globally for free?Outed: Skype project to dial real phone numbers shouts the Register. [HeadShift] From on June 27, 2004 at 2:53 p.m..


Friendster is desperate; viral marketing failed (d ... Friendster is desperate; viral marketing failed (danah boyd)Many-to-many, "Friendster realizes that it has lost the attention of its earliest adopters. This morning, Friendster sent a message to a select number of people that they labeled as ??SuperFriends.?? It??s a usability survey where they are asking for users?? advice on an email campaign. There are four different potential emails that they sent out as screen shots." From on June 27, 2004 at 2:53 p.m..


July Learned Publishing The July issue of Learned Publishing is now online. Here are the OA-related articles. Only abstracts are free online to non-subscribers, at least so far.

  • Turid Hedlund, Tomas Gustafsson, and Bo-Christer Björk, The open access scientific journal: an empirical study
  • Alma Swan and Sheridan Brown, Open Access News on June 27, 2004 at 2:53 p.m..


    The self-archiving initiative 10 years later Stevan Harnad, The 1994 'Subversive Proposal for Electronic Publishing' at 10. A note cross-posted to several OA-related lists on the 10th anniversary of Harnad's first posting on what he later called self-archiving. Excerpt: "[S]o 'subversion' too misses the mark: The objective of OA is not to subvert or reform the publication system (either toward online-only or toward OA publishing). It is to maximise research impact by maximising re From Open Access News on June 27, 2004 at 2:53 p.m..


    Feds urge secrecy over network outages 2004-06-25 11:18 :: thanks jeff -- securityfocus From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    "It did not help matters that the first driver to collide with the train was a local television reporter." 2004-06-25 13:06 :: thanks jmp -- NYT From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Economy still relatively sluggish. Gee willikers, say economists. 2004-06-25 13:38 :: thanks jmp -- NYT From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    7 of 9 takes out a Republican senatorial candidate 2004-06-25 17:48 :: thanks permagoof -- New York Times From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Ronald McDonald charged following nuclear bunker armed siege. Really. 2004-06-25 18:12 :: thanks jeff -- scotsman From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Had your string theory today? "The Myth of the Beginning of Time" 2004-06-25 18:15 :: thanks jeff -- sciam From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Javascript trojan through IIS getting more attention 2004-06-25 21:37 :: thanks jeff -- bbc From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Outsourced Superhero 2004-06-26 00:42 :: thanks coffey -- /. From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Israel embarassed by embarassing behavior of soldiers in Hebron. So, obviously, they shoot the messenger. 2004-06-26 08:40 :: CNN From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    You know what sucks about running for president? Your high school garage band gets dug up. 2004-06-26 08:41 :: Cruel From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    How much do you suck if you piss the Dali Lama off? 2004-06-26 12:33 :: Fark From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Duude, did we, like, forget something? 2004-06-26 12:33 :: Fark From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Nader loses Green Party nomination, Cheney heard swearing again 2004-06-27 00:44 :: thanks jeff -- abcnews:reuters From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Space elevator. Music for space elevator likely to be old REM songs. 2004-06-27 00:54 :: thanks jeff -- rednova From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    Judge offers his "profound regret" for comparing Bush to Mussolini and Hitler 2004-06-27 02:55 :: thanks hlh -- CNN From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:52 p.m..


    American Indian Health, sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, is designed to bring together ... American Indian Health, sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, is designed to bring together health and medical resources pertinent to the American Indian population including policies, consumer health information, and research. Links are provided to an assortment of documents, Web sites, databases, and other resources From Peter Scott's Library Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    MATRIX, working in cooperation with the African Studies Center at MSU, and in partnership with premi ... MATRIX, working in cooperation with the African Studies Center at MSU, and in partnership with premiere research institutions in Africa, is pioneering the African Online Digital Library. The goal of this fully accessible online digital repository is to adopt the emerging best practices of the American digital library community and apply them in an African context From Peter Scott's Library Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    Emerald's Journals of the Week for June 28, 2004 are Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management ... Emerald's Journals of the Week for June 28, 2004 are Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management and International Journal of Operations & Production Management From Peter Scott's Library Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    The British Library has consolidated its business and intellectual property collections with the ope ... The British Library has consolidated its business and intellectual property collections with the opening of a new Business & Intellectual Property Centre From Peter Scott's Library Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    Seven Steps To Increase Newsletter Subscriptions Newsletters are still one of the main distribution and loyalty-building channels for much of the content published on the Internet. Their value for keeping an open channel with your readers and their potential for expanding your loyalt reader base is... From Robin Good's Latest News on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    After The Blog Is Gone: SnipSnap Plays Bliki If you haven't heard about Blikis yet, it is now time you do. A bliki is a blog that also has wiki capabilities. That means, an easy-to-use online publishing tool, that a non-technical person can operate, and that integrates the... From Robin Good's Latest News on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    Freeway Blogger Enjoying the Freeway Blogger this morning...... From Joho the Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    Free art! Then 50% of the profits Andrius Kulikauskas' lab is initiating a new way of selling art that gets around the annoying fact that artists don't get any cut of the profits speculators make when selling and re-selling their work. According to the new plan, the artist gives the artwork to someone who agrees to give her 50% of any future sale, and promises to sell only to someone who agrees to the same terms. More here.... From Joho the Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:50 p.m..


    Seb's mailbox It has just dawned upon me that part of my email might as well be shared with the wider world, so I'm publishing some of it (with the permission of correspondents, of course) on a new blog called Seb's mailbox. (I use Blogger's email-to-blog feature and slight editing.) Here's the feed. Latest additions (click here if you don't see 'em below) : From Seb's Open Research on June 27, 2004 at 2:48 p.m..


    NYT registration bypass bookmarklet NYT registration bypass bookmarklet. Stephen's recent post on website user registration prompts me to spotlight (yet another) nifty bookmarklet, on Aaron Swartz' site. Drag it to your bookmarks and click it when you get the New York Times "Sign up! It's free!" page instead of the article you wanted to read. You will get a link to that same arti From Seb's Open Research on June 27, 2004 at 2:48 p.m..


    Sun and the Java Franchise Scott McNealy, chief executive at Sun Microsystems, has heard the question many times: Given that Sun's Java technology contributes little direct revenue, and has cost a bundle to develop and maintain, what exactly has the programming language and environment done for his company? He says it's about community, technology alternatives and mind-share. The larger Java ecosystem, McNealy says, has helped Sun remain one of the viable choices for buyers of large-scale computing systems. More... From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on June 27, 2004 at 2:48 p.m..


    No Shred of Decency

  • NY Times: Hitler Reappears in '04 Campaign, This Time in Bush Ad. President Bush's campaign Web site is featuring an advertisement casting Senator John Kerry and his allies as a "coalition of the wild-eyed," blending clips of former Vice President Al Gore, former Gov. Howard Dean of Vermont and the filmmaker Michael Moore shouting about Mr. Bush. Interspersed twice are images of a shouting Hitler, drawn from a Web From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on June 27, 2004 at 2:48 p.m..


    Calif. Senate approves bill giving tighter deadline for e-voting paper trail - Associated Press Electronic voting machine manufacturers, already facing a July 1, 2005, deadline in California to make touch-screen machines that provide paper backup copies of votes, would face an even tighter deadline under a bill that passed the state Senate Tuesda From Techno-News Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    New Virus May Steal Data - Reuters A mysterious Internet virus being spread Friday by hundreds and possibly thousands of infected websites may be aimed at stealing credit card and other valuable information, security experts warned. The infection appears to take advantage of three separ From Techno-News Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    The next big thing is actually ultrawide - Hiawatha Bray, Bostong Globe The space shuttle videos looked almost better than the real thing. They were high-definition videos, on display earlier this month at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. And though there's nothing unusual these days about high-definition television, these two v From Techno-News Blog on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Ohio virtually booming with cyberschools - Scott Stephens, Plain Dealer The state has 41 cyberschools - schools in which students complete their coursework online using home computers. Many more public school districts and private firms have applications pending, meaning that the number is likely to rise sharply this f From Educational Technology on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Teachers: Limited time, access cut school tech use - Corey Murray, eSchool News Classroom teachers are using technology more than ever before to improve teaching and learning. But even as their sophistication with computers and the internet grows, other barriers are keeping them from using technology to its full potential, accordi From Educational Technology on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Porter Memorial nurse earns bachelor's degree via Internet program - AZURE COLLIER, Northwest Indiana Times Linda Hazelgren earned her bachelor's degree in nursing without sacrificing time away from her home, family or job. Hazelgren, 42, a nurse at Porter Memorial Hospital, completed her degree online through a program at the University of Wisconsin-Green B From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Support Services in E-Learning - an Eevaluation Study of Students' Needs and Satisfaction - Torstein Rekkedal and Svein Qvist-Eriksen, EURODL English Abstract: The article reports from an evaluation study among NKI Internet students. The main aim of the study was to examine students' need for support services in Internet based distance study and examine the students' satisfaction with suppor From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    The Role of Tutors as a Integral Part of Online Learning Support - Maggie McPherson and Miguel Baptista Nunes, EURODL Abstract: This paper discusses the changing roles of tutors when engaging with e-learning. Understanding the importance of these roles and identifying necessary tutoring skills is paramount for the success of e-learning solutions. Since online tutors p From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Study debunks online courses; local schools disagree - ROBERT L. STEINBACK, Miami Herald A study concludes that the predicted boom in online college study has fizzled -- but local colleges report that the popularity of 'e-learning' is soaring. The popularity and potential of online college courses -- the so-called ''virtual college'' -- h From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    UW-Madison to lead expansion of online health care education The threat of national nurse shortages and the growing promise of convenient online learning, especially for working-adult students, are continuing to change the way nurses are educated. The UW-Madison School of Nursing is leading six nursing schools i From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    HHS Announces Innovative Partnerships With Universities to Make Courses Available Through 'HHS U' HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced agreements with five universities to provide in-state priced courses to HHS employees through the Department's new HHS University (HHS U), which serves all 67,000 employees of the Department and its agenc From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Supporting Students by Telephone: a Technology for the Future of Student Support? - Anne Gaskel and Roger Mills, EURODL Abstract: Student support by telephone has a long tradition in open and distance learning, but most recent research and discussion has concentrated on support by electronic means. Some recent findings however provide evidence that the telephone is stil From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Florida Virtual School Partners with Stetson University to Increase Access to Online Courses - Converge A new partnership announced today by Stetson University and Florida Virtual School means increased opportunities for students throughout the country to take award-winning courses online via the Internet. By offering this education venue for all student From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Successful online learning " the five Ps - Jim FLOOD, TOJDE Many of you will be familiar with the three (or more) Ps of marketing and even if not, as trainers or teachers you are likely to have used mnemonics as an aid to retention and recall. Mnemonics are especially useful when you need to get the key points From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    University of Wisconsin team creates learning games - DeeDee Wojtal, University of Wisconsin-Madison The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Educational Psychology has teamed up with the UW System From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Kerry Plan to Create Millions of High-Tech Jobs - US Newswire Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry Thursday unveiled his plan to unleash the productive potential of the American economy by investing in technology, research and education.... building a high-tech workforce is needed for economic growth. Ke From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Defining and Measuring Quality in Online Discussions - Alexandru Spatariu, Kendall Hartley, and Lisa D. Bendixen, NCOLR Abstract: In support of research examining relationships between learner characteristics and the quality of online discussions, this paper surveys different methods for evaluating discussions. The paper will present coding methods used in our own resea From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 p.m..


    Distance Learning for Teacher Training in Brazil - Alvana Maria Bof, IRRODL Abstract: Proformação is a distance teacher certification course aimed at providing training to 27,000 uncertified teachers in 15 Brazilian states. This innovative program organizes human and technical resources for delivering distance education in a c From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    A comparison of Female and Male Students The purpose of this study was to compare female and male students From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    ADULT LEARNERS AND HYPERMEDIA ENVIRONMENTS - Rick Reis, Tomorrow's Professor The posting is an extensive discussion on how to promote effective online, e-learning . It is from Chapter 5, From Text to e-Text - Message Design, in E-ffective Writing for e-Learning Environments, by Katy Campbell. "....The instructional paradigm is From Online Learning Update on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    National Learning Network (Becta's FERL) Conferenc ... National Learning Network (Becta's FERL) Conference 2004 Dates: 29-30 November 2004 Venue: G-MEX and Manchester International Conference Centre, Manchester, England Added: 27 November 2004 EVENTS: November 2004 e-learning conferences From e-Learning Centre What's New Page on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Quantum dots, self-assembly, and Nanofear "Researchers from the University of California at San Diego, US, have investigated the toxicity of semiconductor quantum dots to cells. Under certain conditions, quantum dots with a core of cadmium selenide (CdSe) proved to be acutely toxic."2004-02-01 06:00 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Laundromat Laundromats. Yes, clean clothes, but are the horrors worth it? I'm doing mine in the kitchen sink from now on.2004-02-11 16:09 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Branded to Kill by Seijun Suzuki Suzuki pioneered Hard-Boiled. American Noir and French New Wave was absorbed and then spat back with a rice fetish.2004-02-16 14:34 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    The Studs Terkel Party Test Why waste time trying to find a decent conversation at a party when you can just let Studs do it for you.2004-02-23 23:12 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    The Geeking of America Not so very long ago any knowledge of the pronunciation of Elvish, how to shoot things in cyberspace, how to get information from one place to another quickly, fantasy novels, sci-fi, buying a TIVO, were instant indications of a misplaced, socially dysfunctional, and ... :MORE2004-03-09 13:08 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Richard Stallman, aka RMS Sitting down in front of a Thinkpad with Emacs running, RMS straps his arm into a device standing next to the desk that bends his arm up and down at the elbow. "I broke it. I slipped on some ice", he says.2004-03-29 22:17 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    We Suck "We are not an evil empire", says Rumsfeld in front of a congressional hearing on the torture of Iraqi prisoners.2004-05-07 21:57 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    The Man Who Kicked Blue Team's Ass Millennium Challenge was a war game held in August 2002 pitting US forces against an "unnamed" middle east state controlled by a megalomaniac dictator. General Paul Van Riper played against the US, and hit them so hard they changed the rules ... :MORE2004-05-09 12:23 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Nick Berg: Conspiracy 101 Whatever the truth is about this incident, this very politicized gruesome incident, it is a perfect example of how missing pieces, lack of credible first hand information, political agenda, and sketchy motives all around, can lead to conspiracy theory. This does not mean a ... :MORE2004-05-17 17:29 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Bad Bad isn't enough of a word to describe these websites.2004-05-29 22:22 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Dutch Reagan was disliked as a matter of course. Not necessarily seen as an evil moralizer with a messiah complex with clutches on land and culture like our dear Bush Jr., Reagan came off as the old man who was closed-minded and hardcore anti-Commie. You could laugh about him and ... :MORE2004-06-06 14:54 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Office Paper clips. Bic pens. Post its. Sneers. Back stabbing. Territorial disputes. Alcoholism. Expense reports. Dick swaggering. Welcome to your office.2004-06-10 21:26 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..


    Reagan Vs. Mothra Who would win? And why? Both have distinct advantages in the realm of combat. Both have innate super-powers to use in a deadly battle over a densely populated metropolis.2004-06-13 17:19 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:45 p.m..


    100 Years of Bloomsday "I declare to God, if I hear that name Joyce one more time I will surely froth at the gob." -- Flann O'Brien2004-06-16 00:24 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:45 p.m..


    Porn Right, like you've never smacked it while looking at porn.2004-06-20 20:14 From mcgeek.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:45 p.m..


    Week ahead: Tigers on the loose Comdex is off, but the Vegas glitz lives on, as both Apple and Sun get ready to unleash separate products code-named "Tiger" in San Francisco. From CNET News.com on June 27, 2004 at 2:45 p.m..


    The Smell Of RFID Tags "What happens when RFID tags are placed on everything from your razor (as Gillette is already doing) to your tires (Michelin is experimenting with this) to your shirt (as Benetton planned, until swayed by consumer protest)? You will walk around... From Robin Good's Latest News on June 27, 2004 at 5:50 a.m..


    "Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook" Called the Most Effective and Empowering Breast Cancer Book Both by Patients and Healthcare Professionals Hospitals and cancer centers across the country provide "Your Breast Cancer Treatment Handbook" to their newly diagnosed patients. Across America thousands of women with breast cancer have gained the support needed to be a survivor thanks to educational and support systems pioneered by Judy Kneece, RN, OCN, author and breast health specialist. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004] From PR Web on June 27, 2004 at 5:46 a.m..


    Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. Launches Touch Screen Tablet PC Sand Dune Ventures, Inc. introduces the Sahara Touch-it Tablet PC, a true touch screen only slate Tablet PC for field sales and service, entertainment, kiosk, healthcare, education, and government mobile computing needs. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004] From PR Web on June 27, 2004 at 5:46 a.m..


    Caring For Our Commons: Awareness Is First "The less conscious we become of The Commons, the less real it becomes, the less we care about it and for it, the more threatened our lives become. As the Commons degrades, individual suffering begins to increase, but we may... From Robin Good's Latest News on June 27, 2004 at 4:49 a.m..


    SavvyeNGine CCNA 640-801 Exam Simulator has been released! SavvyeNgine CCNA 640-801 Exam Simulator is the only practice test you only need to pass your Cisco Certified Network Associate 640-801 exam. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004] From PR Web on June 27, 2004 at 4:46 a.m..


    Students Learned More Than Basic Math; Electromath Proved to be The Correct Answer for a Basic Human Equation. Thanks to a competitor's request, this full-screen, animated, three-level, on-line educational tool got a new name but it is still in a class by itself. By changing the program name this school practiced what it teaches; using moral values is good sense, a concept which seems to have lost its appeal judging by the headlines lately. The students of G.L.A.D. have witnessed a bad situation turn to their advantage by choosing to improve the program they created rather than fight for the name of it. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004] From PR Web on June 27, 2004 at 4:46 a.m..


    Want to be Edited by an Experienced New York Author? Charles Patterson, Ph.D., is an experienced New York editor and author who helps people get their manuscripts ready for publishers and agents. He edits non-fiction, fiction, and memoirs, as well as short stories, essays, articles, reviews, theses, and dissertations. Dr. Patterson is the award-winning author of ten books, including the internationally acclaimed book "ETERNAL TREBLINKA: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust" (New York: Lantern Books, 2002). [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004] From PR Web on June 27, 2004 at 4:46 a.m..


    Recognized National Leader in Executive Coaching Joins Rapidly Expanding eLearning Firm Natalie Manor has joined the faculty of Top of Your Game Performance Institute (TYGP), an on-line sales and management training program for small businesses and the self-employed. [PRWEB Jun 27, 2004] From PR Web on June 27, 2004 at 4:46 a.m..


    How to make that something goes if nothing goes So, you want to build your business. But sometimes it happens that nothing seems to work. No sales. Nobody calling. Something wrong but you can not put your finger on what exactly you need to do to get everything moving again. From CPads.com Newsletter for Small Business Owners and Network Marketers on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    How to handle "I have no money and other fairy tales" The person you contact says:"Sorry, I have no money to buy the products." The wording may vary, but basically they give you the idea that they have no money and you should leave them alone. It may very well be that the person has little money but no money is always a lie. From CPads.com Newsletter for Small Business Owners and Network Marketers on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    How to make people buy on the phone A lot of things can be wrong. But lets start with the most important point: You have not really gotten the interest from your potential customer. How do you get their interest? From CPads.com Newsletter for Small Business Owners and Network Marketers on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Do You like Customers? What a silly question. Sure you do. You want lots of customers and they should order, order and order. Maybe a better question is: Do your customers like you? From CPads.com Newsletter for Small Business Owners and Network Marketers on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    How Watching TV Helps to Grow Your Business Now you thought you got it made, huh? You think sitting in front of your TV helps to grow your business? Nope. It helps to grow the business of your competition. From CPads.com Newsletter for Small Business Owners and Network Marketers on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Beware of telemarketing scams Offers of amazing investments and too-good-to-be-true offers are warning signs of telephone fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, telemarketing fraud now costs Americans at least $40 billion a year. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    How to avoid being crammed Some consumers are being billed for telephone services they did not order. This practice is called "cramming" and it affects telephone consumers nationwide. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Beware of telephone scams It is illegal. It is deceptive and It is costly. But getting "slammed" (having your long-distance telephone carrier switched without your permission) is becoming an increasingly common occurrence. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Choosing a long distance provider Choosing a long distance telephone provider can be a tricky business. Not only are there hundreds of long distance companies, but each company offers numerous long distance calling plans. With so many options, it can seem overwhelming when trying to find the long distance plan to best fit your needs. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Afford-A-Phone: A Lifeline Assistance and Link-Up America Outreach Campaign The Lifeline telephone discount program, also known as "Lifeline Assistance", gives people with low incomes a discount on the basic monthly telephone service for either their wired phone or wireless phone. The Link-Up America program pays for a portion of your wireline or wireless installation or activation fee excluding the handset. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Tips for Lowering Your Long Distance Telephone Bill If you think your long distance company is charging you too much - in flat fees, monthly minimums or per-minute charges -- the Better Business Bureau, along with the Federal Communication Commission, offer the following options which may help lower your monthly bill. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Explanation of Charges on Your Telephone Bill Many consumers do not understand the various charges and items on their monthly phone bills. Here is a quick reference that describes some of these charges. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Top Ten Telecom Tips Understand your own telephone calling patterns. Do you make most of your telephone calls during the day, night, or on weekends? If you don't make frequent residential long distance telephone calls, perhaps a long distance telephone dial-around service ("10-10") is the right plan for you or a plan with no monthly minimum fees. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    VOIP Internet Phone and Internet Telephony FAQ Internet Telephony, also known as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), is a technology that allows you to make telephone calls using a broadband Internet connection instead of a regular (or analog) phone line. Some services using VoIP may only allow you to call other people using the same service, but others may allow you to call anyone who has a telephone number - including local, long distance, mobile, and international numbers. Also, while some services only work over your computer or a special VoIP phone, other services allow you to use a traditional phone through an adaptor. From TheLowestRates.Com, LLC - Useful Consumer Information and New Products on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Friday, June 25, 2004 From RHPT.com on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Saturday, June 26, 2004 Emily surprised me with balloons and candy yesterday, and she took me to Mambu – where I had one to many chocolate raspberry martinis – for a birthday dinner. From RHPT.com on June 27, 2004 at 3:01 a.m..


    Create Virtual Workspaces with WebNote I found this neat little tool called WebNote. With the tool you can create a 'virtual workspace' in which you can easily post sticky notes to yourself. The website touts that this would be a perfectly convenient mechanism for leaving... From Couros Blog - Frequent Rants from an Ed. Tech'er on June 27, 2004 at 2:59 a.m..


    censorship From Blinger: A linguistics and ESL Blog - ESL in Korea on June 27, 2004 at 2:55 a.m..


    New Blogs From Blinger: A linguistics and ESL Blog - ESL in Korea on June 27, 2004 at 2:55 a.m..


    Politics Deciding Science

  • LA Times: Administration Tries to Rein In Scientists. The Bush administration has ordered that government scientists must be approved by a senior political appointee before they can participate in meetings convened by the World Health Organization, the leading international health and science agency. Shabby stuff. But par for this crowd's course... From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on June 27, 2004 at 2:47 a.m..


    In Free-Spending Roslyn Schools, Missing Money Isn't Easy to Find As school officials and state auditors pore through the district's bills, it is apparent that spending on items like limousines and restaurants was often out of bounds. From New York Times: Education on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 a.m..


    Parents Join Effort to Help Pupils Reach Fourth Grade New York City's largest educational volunteer program is helping third graders who are at risk of being held back under Mayor Michael Bloomberg's promotion policy. From New York Times: Education on June 27, 2004 at 2:46 a.m..


    WWDC 2004 Coverage Looks like there may not be a satellite feed for the Stevenote this year... From D'Arcy Norman's Learning Commons Weblog on June 27, 2004 at 2:45 a.m..


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