Instant Messengers and Interoperability in Cyberspace
A column by Eric Spellmann surveys major instant messengers AIM ICQ Jabber Odigo and MSN IM, noting AOL’s dominance and lack of cross compatibility. It highlights Odigo as the only interoperable option and comments on Microsoft Passport privacy concerns and the need for webcams microphones and speakers for voice and video. The piece promotes Buddy Vision and previews next week’s tips on Net Folders and Web Folders.
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Eric Spellmann
Eric
Ericspellmann
US Postal Service
America Online Instant Messenger
AIM
Microsoft Instant Messenger
Aol.com
AOL
Microsoft
Icq
Mirabalis
America Online
Odigo
Spellmann & Associates
Reflections on Brownfield Unity and Shared Worship
In Brownfield 1902 1904 two men laid out the town and a schoolhouse became a communal center. A Union Sunday School united Methodists Baptists Church of Christ Presbyterians and others in weekly gatherings and fundraising. The piece calls Christians to unity in worship and service under God, despite denominational differences.
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Jesus
Brownfield
M.W. Brownfield
Church of Christ
God
Jesus Christ
America
Harvest prospects rise as Texas cotton near 2.25 million bales
Half the 2001 high plains cotton crop is off the stalk. Lubbock and Lamesa classing offices project about 2.25 million bales, up from earlier forecasts. TASS still predicts 2.6 million, with November 1 numbers due. All Ag All Day radio launch covers ag markets from Amarillo to Lamesa. Plains Cotton Growers expands Washington presence to push a quick farm bill before 2002 crop year.
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Shawn Wade
High Plains
Lubbock
Lamesa
Texas Agricultural Statistics Service
TASS
Senate
All Ag
KFIP
Roger Haldenby
Tony St. James
KFLP
Radio Floydada
Amarillo
Clovis
Crowell
St. James
Texas
Larry DaSha
Miki McRee
KGNC
Melanie West
KKY
PCG
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc
Ronnie Hopper
Ben Barnes
Entrecorp
West
U.S. Senate
Agriculture Committee
Bush
Hopper
Flag Retirement Ceremony Leadership in Brownfield Sought
A letter to the editor asks who conducts flag retirement ceremonies in Brownfield. Veterans and community groups such as Boy Scouts or American Legion may perform this service, with readers urged to identify the official organizer for Brownfield and share details.
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Brownfield
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Dan Decker
U.S
J.S
Defense secretary unveils troop surge to Afghanistan
Billy Tankersley cites past wars and warns of protests as the Defense secretary announces sending 1 2 3 thousand troops to Afghanistan. He recalls Naam conflicts, LBJ era troop levels, and 60 Minutes remarks by McNamara to frame current events.
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Afghanistan
Naam
LBJ
Sec
Def
McNamara
America
Middle East
Billy Tankersley
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