Have you ever wanted to quickly send a POST request to a HTTP server? It's pretty easy to do using curl. For example to send XML via a POST request, you coul…

Living near by Seattle, you get used to the fact that the local pro teams always seems to come so close, but never actually go anywhere. Well, not this time….

I use IDEA for most of my development, but since I work with many different companies, I often have to use Eclipse too. Every couple months or so, I make a p…

[@917] Java Trademark Infringement I just received the following: Dear Erik Thauvin: While reviewing your company's application , we noticed a potential misu…

[@155] The Pulse Erik's Pulse has been published. [@528] Cingular IM & Mail Cingular introduced a couple of free J2ME clients for Instant Messaging and Mail….

[@966] HSUS Plea for Help ************************************* Humane Society of the United States DISASTER UPDATE: ASK PRESIDENT BUSH, OTHER OFFICIALS TO H…

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