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If your JSP code is almost 2/3rd pure Java code, then you’re doing something wrong. One easy way of knowing Java code from HTML/Snippets is to look at the PALE GREEN (see image for color tone). If
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Now, it’s becoming even more vivid. The Internet has grown beyond its abstract boundaries and further into reality. Iran election has started as may be yet another election, peaceful and hopeful. For all parties. With the spread of voter