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This is a history of the past three years @ the College of Saint Mary so if you are wondering just what my job entails you will now know. I have chaired web committee for the past two years and I have strived to pull the College in many ways and I think anyone who would like to know can find this information extremely informative. I have always exceeded my goals and I will continue to do just that.
Performance Goals 2003-2004
Performance Goals 2004-2005
Performance Goals 2005-2006
Well we have been hearing rumors of this fabled iPhone for along time now ThinkSecret is running an interesting article on the iPhone right now stating that the iPhone will most likely be supported by Cingular first which is not a big surprise. It is worth the read here are also some mockups of what the future iPhone could look like!
Video on the web is finally here! You can see the video on the web all over from CNN.com to YouTube.com there is no doubt over the fact that flash is the best medium to produce video for the web! Recently I came across an extremely interesting web site Neave.TV it is currently powered by Blip.Tv, GoogleVideo, and YouTube.com to supply users with experimental video! In short it kind of reminds me of some of those Andy Warhol Videos! It is worth a going to when you have the time!
Plant hope send a message to inspire hope in the hearts and minds of individuals dealing with cancer. This interactive masterpiece allows you to plant a virtual flower and send it to a loved one. This is another experimental flash site designed extremely well it is worth a look when you have the time!
Well I know now Windows vista isn’t that cool and I think my cat Franz is having mental breakdowns. He keeps chasing his shadow I really don’t know why… This house should be strictly Ubuntu and Apple maybe Franz will stop chasing his shadow… It’s a leap…
Well I have had windows Vista beta installed for sometime now and I must say I am very disappointed. It rarely works to begin with and it lacks new features. I can honestly say Vista is as disappointing as Windows Millennium or 95′ it is that bug ridden. I also had the unfortunate experience of waking up to find out it would no longer work with my KVM switch after an update:(. So obviously I am almost on the bandwagon to boycott it entirely. It is not a good product at all, I will however install the latest RC1 and give it a try.
I am also a big fan of Ubuntu Linux. It has numerous features that include auto updates of all or most software installed. It just works to put it simply. I would rate ubuntu over SUSE 10 and Red Hat. Ubuntu also has a large user base and you can even get some of those windows programs ported over! Ubuntu has been getting a great deal of good press and it is not hard to find! So if you have a chance install Ubuntu and give it a try it is well worth your time!
Here is the skinny you will be able to purchase a Wii November 19 for only $250! The Wii comes with a sleek interface that will supply channels the channels will allow you to interact with other nintendo fans, display photos, surf the web (with Opera that has flash enabled), create and avatar etc..
Mii Channel
Fun 3-D caricatured portraits of users, or Miis, created in this channel can be used on characters across a variety of Wii software. In addition to storing Miis on the Wii, several Miis can be stored in a user’s Wii Remote and taken to a friend’s house to play on another Wii console. Each member of the family can have his or her Wii Remote personalized with their own Mii.
Photo Channel
This channel allows users to retrieve digital pictures from an SD memory card inserted into the Wii console and display them on their television screen. Users also can manipulate the photos in a variety of fun and creative ways, such as zooming into details or creating mosaics, puzzles or slide shows. Users can even add an MP3 tune from their SD memory card to their slide shows. It provides a fun and easy outlet for people to edit and show off their digital pictures.
Users can access free local weather forecasts after turning on the Wii console. When connected to the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service automatically updates local weather information.
News Channel
Users can access the most up-to-date breaking news from around the world, organized into a variety of topical categories. When connected to the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service automatically updates this free channel.
Wii Shop Channel
This is where users go to download video game content, including classic video games originally played on the NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis and NEC TurboGrafx platforms. Here the users may buy Wii Points with a credit card or redeem a Wii Points Card purchased at retail to add points to their account, then redeem points to download these Virtual Console games. Users also can use points to download the Opera browser used in the Internet Channel.
Virtual Console Channel
After users download Virtual Console games from the Wii Shop Channel, each game will appear in the Wii Channel Menu as its own Virtual Console Channel. To play the game, users simply select the game’s channel.
Internet Channel
This channel dramatically changes the relationship between a user’s home, the television and the Internet. Users download the Opera browser with Wii Points. Then they can surf the Internet right from the comfort of their couch. They can do quick research while watching a television program ("What was that actor’s name again?"), or book travel plans and shop during commercials. The service is compatible with Macromedia Flash and also runs AJAX software.
Wii Message Board
Forget hand-scrawled notes tacked to the refrigerator door. Users can leave messages for other family members on a calendar-based message board. They also can use WiiConnect24 to send messages to people outside the home as well. Even better, people can trade photos and text messages with cell phone users. The service also allows for incoming messages targeted at software, such as a new map or weapon for a game. Games can constantly be updated, thereby extending their playability.
Disc Channel
This channel allows users to play either Wii game discs or any of the entire library of Nintendo GameCube discs.
Wii also has an excellent lineup!
Just look @ this video from Marvel Universe Ultimate Alliance just one of many titles to be released!
There is still some unanswered questions for example what are all the details on Connect24 other than it will be free? Nintendo has also left out the details of the Nintendo DS connectivity features! So you still have a great deal of information you still do not yet know.
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