Author Archives: Doug Porter

FruCall is Fru-Cool

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Doug Porter

Have you ever been out at a store and seen an item that you consider purchasing, but you really would like to know what you could get it for online. Now some of you super hi-tech folks have the fancy … Continue reading →

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Sun Second Shot Program for Certification Testing

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Doug Porter

For a limited time, Sun is offering a free second chance to pass some of their certification tests. Get the full program details here: Sun Second Shot Promotion The summary is: Limited Time Offer Purchase a voucher for most Java … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Zoo – Memorial Day 2006

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Doug Porter

A bit belated, but over Memorial Day, Casey and I made the trek up to Birmingham, AL to visit with friends. Rob was in from Sacramento, CA along with Christian from Atlanta, GA. We stayed with the ever gracious hosts … Continue reading →

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Meetup with Old Friends

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Doug Porter

Got a call last week from a friend I hadn’t seen in about a year with an invite to dinner with another long lost friend. Holly Miller (former University of South Alabama Volleyball extraordinaire and CIS graduate), now Holly Hunt … Continue reading →

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Run Don’t Walk to Consolidate Those Student Loans

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Doug Porter

Come July 1, 2006 the rates on student loans will be jumping around 2 percent so now is the time to consolidate and lock in your existing rate. That increase is almost a 50 percent jump in interest for most … Continue reading →

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