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The Lynne Show
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A Christmas Moment (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - One of the presents my mother bought for me was a Brita Pitcher. When I said that I didn't really need one because I like the way my tap water tastes (yes I am rude like that), my brother said that he... |
Meerkat: An Open Wire Service
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Giftmas 2004 Photoset on Flickr (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - Given my complete disinterest in writing anything interesting for the next day or few, I've created a Giftmas 2004 photoset on Flickr. I'll probably be adding more pics over the next few days. The shots are coming from a mix of my Philips KEY010 wearable digital cameara and my Canon PowerShot S400. I really don't bother with my Motorola V710, since it takes such nasty pictures. Speaking of Flickr photos, my Flickr photostream is at http: |
Meerkat: An Open Wire Service
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Open Source Derby database development with Apache (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - Apache Ant is one of those rare tools that every developer must absolutely have in their development toolkit. Apache Derby is an open source high quality, pure-Java embedded relational database engine that is file-system based, highly portable, and lightweight making them ideal for distribution. This article introduces a handful of Apache Ant tasks that make it easier to incorporate the building and distribution of Derby databases into an application's build process. |
Funjunkie
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Nearly Chrimbo... and we're back! (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It is I, the one they call Taz. Yes, Taz and Curls are back from a rather harrowing adventure in South America, with approximately fuck all to show for it but the after effects of some kind of tropical illness. No, we didn't have a bad time... in fact we had a fucking superb holiday, and I don't mind gloating about it. |
TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime
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Holiday Open Thread (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - It's Christmas Eve. Everything is closed but the Internet. If you'd like a place to talk, here it is. I hope all of you readers have a wonderful holiday. A special thanks to TChris for posting today... |
Secular Blasphemy
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The 2004 Google Zeitgeist is ... (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - The 2004 Google Zeitgeist is in That was a rather boring report, wasn't it? Britney Spears is still the top query. The interactive edition is still worth a look, though. |
PR Web: Volunteer
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Penny Pinching Pays Off (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - Penny pinching paid off in a major way for the Pennies from Heaven fundraiser sponsored by news radio KVOR740. The students and staff at Pima Medical Institute, 370 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs, pinched pennies and prodded others to join the radio station’s philanthropic effort and won the award for the most funds collected. [PRWEB Dec 24, 2004] |
PR Web: Volunteer
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Food Drive Proves Successful: 1,696 Pounds Collected (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - In a spirited competition, TRIMSPA employees participated in a 2-week Holiday Food Drive for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of America’s Second Harvest. Collecting more than 1,696 pounds of food, results exceeded not only TRIMSPA’s expectations, but also those of the FoodBank of New Jersey. [PRWEB Dec 24, 2004] |
PR Web: Volunteer
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4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training Slated In Lubbock (Dec 25 2004 00:52 GMT) - Texas Cooperative Extension will offer a 4-H shooting sports leader and coaches workshop Feb. 25-27 at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension at Lubbock. Local 4-H shooting sports clubs are open to all youths aged 8 and in the 3rd grade to 18. 4-H teaches shooting sports to more than 300,000 youngsters nationwide each year. Volunteer leaders help county Extension agents coordinate local 4-H clubs. |
Baseball Musings
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Merry Christmas! (Dec 25 2004 00:50 GMT) - From my family to yours, have a very merry Christmas! (Click picture for a larger image.) Jason Varitek is Melinda's favorite player. She's very happy he's staying with the Red Sox. Phoebe the schnoodle doesn't have a favorite player, but... |
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