First look: Mozilla Fennec takes browser fight to handhelds (Ars Technica)

Mozilla has released a pre-alpha prototype build of its new mobile browser, codenamed Fennec. Ars Technica tests the prototype and interviews Mozilla Mobile director Jay Sullivan.

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Yahoo buddies up with Google in effort to boost value, thwart Microsoft (Network World)

Facing a hostile takeover by Microsoft, Yahoo Wednesday said it will begin a limited test of Google AdSense for Search service in a bid to maximize stockholder value.

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How new technology keeps the flame burning (Reuters)

The tradition of the Olympic flame is rooted in Greek sporting heritage dating back thousands of years but new technology keeps the fire burning whatever the elements -- or modern-day protester -- can throw at it.

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How to Survive Dinner with a Wine-Snob Boss (BNET)

So, you invited your boss over for a big holiday dinner of prime rib. The problem? Your boss is a total oenophile, a cork dork, a wine geek. And everything you know about wine could fit inside a thimble. In summer, you could probably get away with beers and brats, but this is holiday (read: bonus) time and the stakes are high.

First, attend the BDPA Philadelphia Wine Tasting Event. Then...

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April 16th Program Meeting

Topic: Financial Management 101-6 Steps to Financial Success
Presenter: Camari Ellis

Camari Ellis is a Senior Associate with the First Genesis Financial Group, an affiliate of Creative Financial Group. Formed in 2005, First Genesis is an African American owned wealth management firm that specializes in building financial freedom for business owners and individuals through a comprehensive suite of financial services expertise, strategies and concepts.

Date: April 16
Time: 6:00
Location: CIGNA, 2 Liberty Place - 16th and Chestnut Streets, Phila. PA 19101
RSVP Now: Click here to register for the April 16 Program Meeting

Web, PHP, MySQL Instructors Needed for SITES Program

We are always looking to increase the number of SITES instructors in our program. This program works hard to expose and inform youth about current computer technology. The program is designed to promote team building, problem solving, self-esteem, leadership, and self-development through structured group activities.

HTML &PHP

• Understand PHP commands and program structure
• Use PHP to process HTML forms
• Read and write files with PHP
• Build database driven applications
• Web Design & Development
• Design simple HTML forms with simple clientside validation
• Recognize the components of an HTML file and create such a file
• Evaluate Web page design and consider design issues that affect web pages

MySQL

• Understand relational databases
• Understand the role of MySQL
• Understand data structure and entities
• Use the MySQL command line
• Understand concepts of data processing
• Know how to initiate and terminate a database connection

To volunteer, contact Hayward West at hscc@bdpaphilly.org.