Roadside Attractions: Im ur.com launches as bulletin board hub
DAVID FARRELL syndicated column notes that im ur.com bills itself as The Billboard of the World with 4 000 discussion areas. Posts appear as newspaper editorial pages and readership metrics determine prominence while ads remain optional and targeted by interest. The site aims to attract users with a crowd driven display and minimal advertising.
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Expectant mothers dominate Mamma com search trends
Mamma com and Maramia com released a health term survey showing baby as the top search with 936 queries and pregnancy next at 2736. Viagra appears at No 6, reflecting rising interest in reproduction. Analyst Elon Merensic notes user interest tracks rising rates among women in their thirties and forties.
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Computer Geeks Pass on College in Tech Boom
High school seniors like John-Thomas Ginetto skip college for tech jobs as demand soars. Students argue four years in college lags behind fast moving field while salaries offer quick pay. A growing number cite startups and networks, balancing work hours with classes and doubt whether college is essential.
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Demand for tech workers outpaces graduates and unfilled jobs rise
A survey of about 320,000 U S companies shows demand for 1.6 million new technology roles this year, including 214,000 programmers, yet 843,000 tech jobs will go unfilled due to a lack of qualified applicants. Salaries remain high, with computer analysts earning about $1,008 weekly and programmers $898 weekly in 1999.
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United States
Steve Hipple
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Census Department
History as Ads through the ages and dating violence notes
A dense collage lists Duke Ad Access Project with thousands of ads and categories. several public health and time zone links, space sites, student resources, and employability tools. Compiled by Jan Dempsey, start researcher.
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Endangered Web Sites and Auction Sniping Tools
A catalog of web resources covers hurricane science, endangered species games, and EPA pollution tools from teen perspectives. It also reviews auction sniping programs Cricket Jr and AuctionTamer, noting design flaws and data security concerns with esnipacom.
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Christ Auctiontamer
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