I just picked up a new book from John Hagel III, author of Net Gain and Net Worth. This one is titled “Out of the Box: Strategies for Achieving Profits Today and Growth Tomorrow through Web Services”. Web Services is the TCP/IP of the Integration world. Where TCP/IP allowed a variety of computers to connect via the browser, Web Services Continue Reading
After doubling in his season opening at-bat, Griffey strikes out on a pitch head high with the bases loaded and one out, thus starting the fans grumbling. If he can stay healthy, this won’t be the norm. But I sure was frustrated that he couldn’t capitalize on that great opportunity to begin some fan PR by getting a big slam Continue Reading
This sports page will remain Blue in honor of the Kentucky Wildcats of 2003, and the Tennessee Titans, who just fell short of another SuperBowl Birth. Both teams overcame discouraging starts to end the season on amazing streaks (Titans went 11-1 until losing to Oakland in the AFC championship, and Kentucky won 26 in a row after starting 6-3, before Continue Reading
Used to be the Reds made a good showing opening day, even in not so hot years. I was about to say, “Maybe the Reds offense can come alive and make a game of it yet, just before Adam Dunn grounded out to the pitcher after jumping ahead 3 balls and no strikes. I thought that was usually a hitter’s Continue Reading
Reds opening day starter signals ominous beginnings for a questionable rotation in 2003. See “Reds stinking up Great American Ballpark early”.
2003 starts off just great for the Reds. Haynes gives up a 2-run homer ro ex-Red Reggie Sanders, then after issuing a 2-out walk to opposing pitcher Benson, gives up a 3-run homerun to Kenny Lofton? The pathetic pitching already killing us. Before I can get another sentence complete, Jason Kendall jacks another for back-to-back homeruns, the third in the Continue Reading