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WebLogs

Gleamings from my web ramblings: (See also WebLogLinkList)

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OnThresholdOfSymanticWeb
A Man and His Vision for the Browser
This interview with Tim Berners-Lee (inventer of the WWW) on the future of the web and browsers points towards just the kind of web-application I see TWiki and other advanced wikis becoming. Some of his final comments points to some of the same issues I'm trying to sort out with EpiData. Here's a quote:

"Unlike Web pages when you have data that can be joined with other data across the Web, it means that the number of views you have of the data are mind bogglingly different. I think that we've got this huge explosion of interest in the user interface which comes with the Symantec Web which comes with the challenge of allowing you to cruise through the time and space dimension of it all."

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GuidelinesForHtmlEmails
Create compatible HTML Email
I'm had to design several html emails and have always had lots of questions about what works and what doesn't. This looks like a good guide. more...

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YahooPatternLanguageCaseStudy
Boxes and Arrows: Implementing a Pattern Library in the Real World: A Yahoo! Case Study
This is a very good case study of implementing a PatternLanguage KnowledgeManagement process in a corporate setting. Provides extensive detail about their workflow, pattern template, tools, incentives for submitting patterns, etc. more...

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WikisAsDisruptiveTechnology
Motley Fool: Wiki Project One for the Books
The market sleuths at Motley Fool get a glimmer that wikis (specifically, the open-culture values they both embody and empower) may be the ultimate disruptive technology. Great quote: "But the consequences of Wikimedia's constant stream of disruptive innovations could make it one of the greatest destroyers of market value the public markets have ever seen."

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WikisAsEverymansApplicationPlatform
JotSpot Opens Wiki APIs to Developers > September 9, 2005
JotSpot is the most visible wiki-based web service that has positioned itself as a easy-to-use application platform. Now they are trying to tap some of the creative energy of an open source project. TWiki is way ahead in that department and, not surprisingly, already provides a much more powerful foundation for custom web applications. Still, JotSpot is providing market proof of the idea that putting simple application tools in the hands of regular users is a great idea. Here's a good quote from a JotSpot user: "The advantage wikis offer over traditional software development platforms is that the resulting applications require far less expertise to maintain and modify." more...

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OnLineModeratorRole
The role of the online instructor/facilitator
A fairly detailed breakdown of what all an on-line moderator might do or be concerned with. A bit acedemic in style and focus, however lots of good basic points that could be expanded on. more...

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CheatSheets
Cheat Sheet Roundup - Over 30 Cheatsheets for developers
Great list of links to "cheat sheets" on a wide range of web development topics. more...

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WhenIGoAway
The Band: Video Clips
A good friend recently showed me this great site about "The Band" with a sizeable collection of video and audio clips from throughout their long career (or at least the respective members). But what really prompted this post was one particular clip, "When I Go Away"(Real Audio), a gospel number that just blew my doors out! The Dixie Hummingbirds (a gospel group celebrating their 75th anniversity!) are backed by two members of the original Band (Garth and Levon) and musicians from Dylan's current backing band. For this one, turn up the sound a bit and hold on to your seat! more...

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Idiosyncratic obsessions:

• TonyRice - My musical hero!
• BlowingRock - My favorite place in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• PatternLanguage - Every man's KnowledgeManagement.
• TWiki Development
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  • WikiManifesto - A deeper look at what makes wikis different.
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