Java2D gets a scene graph... also:
Java Today: Scene Graph project unveiled, using Runnables, and JSR-322 (Java EE Connector Architecture 1.6)
Weblogs: Scene Graph importance, adding GlassFish to app server comparison, and GlassFish book review
Forums: GlassFish update center plugin contest extended, remote participation in ME developer days, and CodeMash 2008