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WebReference Update: September 29, 2005
New this week on WebReference.com and the Web:
1. FEATURE: Firefox Web Developer Extensions2.OTHER VOICES:
- Displaying RSS Feeds: A Look at RssFeed Version 1.9
- Use Stored Procedures for Java Persistence
- Starting Your Own E-Business, Part 2: Choosing a Platform
4. NET NEWS:
- US Broadband Breaks 60% among Active Internet Users
- Dish Network Web Site Wins Standard of Excellence Award
- U.S. Insists on Keeping Control of Web
1. FEATURE: Firefox Web Developer Extensions
Firefox has become a formidable adversary in the browser wars.
According to stats from W3Schools, it's used by 26.3% of all browser
users. In this article, I take a look at some of the extensions
available for Web developers.
[Read the entire article ]
2.OTHER VOICES
- Displaying RSS Feeds: A Look at RssFeed Version 1.9
This article takes a look at RssFeed, a custom, compiled, ASP.NET server control used to display syndicated content on the Web.
4 Guys from Rolla, September 28, 2005, - Use Stored Procedures for Java Persistence
Find out why you should use stored procedures to build your Java persistence layer instead of embedded SQL, entity beans, or tools such as Hibernate. Then learn how to do it.
DevX,com, September 26, 2005, - Starting Your Own E-Business, Part 2: Choosing a Platform
Selecting which software you'll use to build your online store is a critical decision. It's like laying the foundation: all the other tools, from your credit card account to your marketing plan, will be influenced by this one decision. So choose carefully. Very carefully.
ECommerce Guide, September 26, 2005,
3. SIGHTINGS AROUND THE WEB: Extreme Ironing
Want the thrill of skydiving AND a perfectly pressed shirt? Check out
the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme
outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt. There
is a picture gallery showing people participating in this sport in all
kinds of activities. There's also news, reviews, downloads, and links.
(What's next, extreme dishwashing?) Enjoy!
[Visit the Web site! ]
4. NET NEWS
- US Broadband Breaks 60% among Active Internet Users
US broadband penetration broke 60% for the first time in August 2005 rising to 61.3% among active Internet users. However, broadband penetration growth is slowing according to a recent study. Britons enjoy a commanding lead over the US with nearly 75% of UK Internet households reporting a broadband connection.
OptimizationWeek.com, September 29, 2005 - Dish Network Web Site Wins Standard of Excellence Award
EchoStar Communications Corporations DISH Network satellite TV service Wednesday announced that its Web site has won the 2005 Standard of Excellence WebAward from the Web Marketing Association (WMA). The Web site won for its design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use, according to WMA. EchoStar competed among 2,100 entries from 33 countries, and was one of four companies to receive the Standard of Excellence honor in the broadcast industry category.
http://www.dishnetwork.com/ - U.S. Insists on Keeping Control of Web
A senior U.S. official rejected calls on Thursday for a U.N. body to take over control of the main computers that direct traffic on the Internet, reiterating U.S. intentions to keep its historical role as the medium's principal overseer.
Yahoo!/AP, September 29, 2005
That's it for this Thursday. I'll have more for you next time.
Lee Underwood
Newsletter Editor, WebReference.com
lunderwood(at)jupitermedia.com
Created: September 29, 2005
URL: http://www.webreference.com/new/050929.html
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