The Ranting Beaver

So yeah, I haven't posted anything new here for almost a month. A drought like that happens from time to time, but I think this time it is because I am debating on moving this blog elsewhere. Partially because I think Blogger isn't as good as it could be (and others are doing this MUCH better than a Google company, imagine that) and partially because I seem to be the only one posting anymore. I'm not even sure if people are seeing this anymore as we get little or no feedback/comments/etc.

Nothing is happening at the moment, but if I do move this, I will post a notice and go from there.

Thoughts? Comments? Whatever's clever.
- Ken

Finally, after 11 months of nonsensical debate, Google and DoubleClick are a done deal. Have to say it is about freakin' time.

Press Release from Marketwatch

Now comes the fun part - finding out where the chips fall. More to come on this one I am sure. For now, a bit of celebration.

- Ken

P.S. - In case you hadn't seen it yet, here's who I am voting for in '08 ...

Rich, a friend of mine, got a little crazy with Photoshop in celebration of the upcoming G/DC merger. Fantastic stuff. Something tells me this is not how Google will be recognizing the event when it is official (or, we just gave them an idea).

Feel free to let us know what you think!

This was pointed out to me ... The Church of Google.

Seriously? A search engine religion? I'm dumbfounded ...

Those that know me, know I am a fan of Google. I'm about to be a bigger fan -- as soon as the EU gives the old thumbs up for DoubleClick/Google entity (what can I say, it affects me personally), but I am by no means ready to join the "religion".

Also, anyone that knows me, knows that religion (or the notion of someone else's ideal of organized religion) and I don't walk the same path (once again, affected personally).

I hope that this is all in fun ... if not, then frankly, I am at a loss for words.

Here's a way to have Google help you find a certain file:

-inurl:(htm|html|php) intitle:"index of" +"last modified" +"parent directory" +description +size +([file_extension]) "[search_term]"

Simply use the string above, replacing the following:

[file_extension] with any file extension -- jpg, pdf, mpg, m4v ... and so on
[search_term] with a word you want to search for, such as naruto

For example, pasting the following in the search box in Google:
-inurl:(htm|html|php) intitle:"index of" +"last modified" +"parent directory" +description +size +(mpg|mpeg) "anime"

Will return you pages where there are mpg or mpeg files with the word anime in the filename. Try it!

First off Congrats on the acquisition I hope this is a great thing for you. If I know you it is beyond great. I hope to do business with Double Click in the near future. So what is the new name going to be? I can think of a few....... I will hold my comment..
Second When did they come out with the little beers. Beer is not to be cute while drinking it. It is like me turning to my boyz and saying. Hay you look cute Drinking that little Beer. Or did someone say hey lets make mini beers and see what people think. To me it is a night out on the town and saying that I am going to drink a little tonight.. NO To MINI beers ...Man Law!!

Apparently you CAN get to anywhere in the world easily. Just ask Google Maps for directions. Check out line 26 of the directions listed here. The directions look straightforward ... on paper anyway.

Additionally, Google made some jaws drop (and subsequently productivity for a couple of hours - I know firsthand) late on Friday the 13th (kinda creepy timing-wise) by announcing that they had purchased DoubleClick for a measly $3.1 billion. It's all just numbers on a computer somewhere in the Caymans when you start talking that kind of nonsense. Way to one up MSFT guys.

How the HELL are the Nuggets the hottest team in the NBA right now? Winning 8 in a row? Just doesn't seem natural somehow ...

Last thought for the day - I am going to start writing a book and title it "Everything Comes Back to that Movie Friday". Why not.