The Bluegem Portal

Abstract

“Portal technologies” in recent times have become a catchphrase within information technology circles. The concept of the “portal” (more commonly termed Internet portal), has initially been used to refer to Web sites, which presented the user with the ability to access rich content, resources, and services on the World Wide Web (Kakumanu & Mezzacca, 2005; Smith, 2004; White, 2000). As such, the Internet portal provides its users with a one-stop entry point to the resources of the World Wide Web.

The Jacobinism and patriotism of Ernest Belfort Bax

“…102 Yet the patriots of '48 had compounded this problem by allying their patriotism to an' idea of ''nationality'' which implied that 'the political ''unity'' and ''independence'' of a certain territorial aggregateyshould be a primary aim of the party of progress'. 103 In the modern world, this 'impulse to the consolidation of nationalities' 104 could not serve as a liberating force. History proved the point.…”

“…the independence and unification of nationalities'. 106 In the process it had been stripped of its revolutionary universal appeal. In patriotism the 'national or imperial Stateythe ultima ratioy[h]umanity isya mere phrase'.…”

“…However, the reality of the modern state was more complex and individuals were bound neither by race, language, kinship or history. 108 Patriotism was one of the bureaucratic state's main pillars. 109 But it described a 'bogus and sham sentiment, no longer of any service to mankind, but on the other hand capable of being exploited by interested persons in a manner which renders it one of the most dangerous fraudsy'.…”