As one who develops web content for a living, I've always thought Real
Audio was "kinda cool." But when it came to actual business, Real Audio
(and Shockwave audio) was nothing more than a toy that had few practical
purposes.
 
Given the low-quality of RA (even with a T1... *sigh*), I've never been a
huge fan. Then along came all the good folks delivering RA broadcasts of
college hockey games.
 
Wow, did this help this Boulder-bound college hockey fan get back into the
sport.
 
Adding to this excitement tenfold comes along Adam Wodon, and "Around The
Rinks." Now I can sit here at work, and listen to his fine program. Best of
all, I can stop and rewind the bloody thing! Wheeeee!
 
 
But these two however, have paled in comparison to the pure FUN I just
experienced while reading mail here on Hockey-L. Eric Carlson, in a quick
posting, ushered in what I consider to be a major step in moving the 'net
(and Hockey-L) towards a "total interactive experience."
 
In writing/asking about the most powerful shot in college pucks, Carlson
mentioned that Jeff Trembecky has heavy blast. But without needing to go
into explanations of a recent Trembecky victim, he was able to put a quick
link to a Real Audio clip of Trembecky's goal.
 
One quick click, and I continued reading the thread of posts about heavy
shooters, listening to a couple of announcers who were totally floored by
Trembecky's shot.
 
 
Wheeeeee! Thanks, Eric!
 
 
ps: I know others have posted RA links before, but was the first one that I
followed immediately upon seeing the link, and the first one that appeared
in the message to be good and short -- and best of all, appeared to truly
add to the reading experience. It did!
 
 
 
greenie
 
S P O O N ! !
(go BU)
 
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