Bill Melendez, the voice of Snoopy and the animator mostly responsible for all the Peanuts cartoons, passed away on Tuesday.
He was 91 years old.
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Posted September 5th, 2008 by almartine
Posted September 4th, 2008 by almartine
This article ain Information Week reminded me of a question that popped into my head when I heard about the new Google browser (other than why would they make their channel relationships so difficult?) - Chrome? Like what’s on the outside of a car - it makes it look better but it is what is on the inside that really matters.
I think Chrome is more market research than actual foray into the browser wars. Google’s applications are okay within a browser, but they really need them to operate not just look in a similar manner to Microsoft’s, which means that no matter where I’m located (with ‘net or without) I can operate Google Docs and Apps. Chrome provides the structure for that move and as of now, it is providing valuable data on usability, duration, errors and other interesting activities that would be crucial for mission critical PC work.
The sleek browser interface also lends itself to SaaS layouts better than a normal Firefox or Microsoft browser - who needs my latest links when writing a memo? Again, the WAG (wild ass guess) approach to reporting, but this long term goal could also keep the Firefox relationship from becoming too strained. Google luvs Firefox so why become a competitor?
Chrome + Gears becomes an interesting platform for developers, but will it go that direction?
Google Chrome Will Challenge Some SaaS Providers — Google Chrome Web Browser — InformationWeek
Posted August 29th, 2008 by almartine
Tomorrow is kickoff.
Tomorrow the misery of the pit loss starts to diminish.
All the talk and the worry about a head painter instead of an architect leading the design will either start to be put to rest, or start the process of WVU finding a real coach. I will not change my mind until the data prove me wrong on my feelings that the latter is sadly true. It’s good to hear the players want to come to the stadium, but do they want to rip Villanova for 45 points with the cheerleaders playing the final quarter?
Should we expect a National Championship this year? Without seeing the talent on the field (especially those youngsters guarding our QB), I don’t expect an undefeated season regardless of the coach because there’s too many gaps from the previous year, but if we don’t thump ‘Nova, ECU (on principle), Marshall (thanks to the Board of Trustees for the state of West Virginia the teams will be playing for the coveted wooden pizza box), UConn, Cincinnati, Syracuse and Pitt. Seven wins. Seven blowouts. Period. Not real games. Rip their f#$king helmets off wins.
- Colorado, Rutgers, Louisville - we win these with equal or lesser talent and I’ll take a break on the painter
- (F) USF - A win and he’s my guy (along with the others) and he goes from Bob the Builder (I’m sure he paints) to da Vinci
- And, if we beat Auburn at our house (with all the other wins) - well I’ll publicly apologize for doubting the wisdom of a hiring committee that brought us Garrison.
I do like the idea that we’re back to underdogs and no one respects our team. And, hopefully by the end of the season - I’m no longer one of them.
In the immortal words of the late Jack Flemming - Let’s Bring on the Mountaineers!
Rivals.com College Football - West Virginia happy to have Stewart
