June 18, 2001 Dear SearchDatabase Member, Sometimes, change isn't a bad thing. If you haven't visited searchDatabase in the past few days, then you haven't seen our newly redesigned home page. We've worked hard to create a home page that makes it easy for you to quickly and easily navigate the vast amount of online resources we've amassed for you. We urge you to spend a minute or two today and take in the new look and feel of the site - we think you'll like it. * New Homepage, Same Database-Technology Content * Featured Topic: IBM-Oracle Battle Ignites * BI Steps Out of the Shadows of IT * Best Web Links: Business Intelligence * Against the Grain: XML Data Management * Best Web Links: XML * Book of the Week: XML Bible, 2nd Ed. * Buyer's Guide: XML * Ask the Database Design Expert: Pat Phelan * Upcoming Event: SQL for Smarties with Joe Celko * Featured Destination: searchHP.com NEW HOMEPAGE, SAME DATABASE-TECHNOLOGY CONTENT Have you seen our newly enhanced home page design? 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