Adam Howitt's Blog

Dec 14
2003

3026 lines of JavaScript and a Flash Communication Server

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Regardless of your opinion on NFL football, check out the incredible work over on the NFL Gamecenter Live site (and hopefully enjoy the Packers getting destroyed).

Not only do the scores update without the page refreshing but it also has audio alerts for the game you are currently watching. I think it is new this week but it scared the pants off me when I heard my computer spring to life as a voice yelled "TOUCHDOWN!". I took the source to seek the Wizard of Oz and it appears to be achieved with a flash swf file connecting for live audio.

This application of web technology works great and it helps me to track the fate of my Bears when all I get to see is Michael Vick having his tantrums because I live in Atlanta.

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  1. yes that's pretty cool. quite a bit better than the CNN/SI app. packers lose to chargers? hardy har har. you should count your blessings, at least the bears beat the vikings. and green bay always has trouble w/the falcons.

    Posted By PaulH : Posted At 12/14/03 7:37 PM
  2. There is always the hope that the Packers will lose but I was denied that pleasure yet again. Take a look at an old post of mine from September 30th... http://www.knowmysize.com/blog/index.cfm?mode=entry&entry=13C0557F-7E9C-B5BD-B3FDF8C3819D8538

    Posted By Adam Howitt : Posted At 12/14/03 7:42 PM
  3. bah humbug. the pack only sucks occasionally & hardly ever against the bears.

    Posted By PaulH : Posted At 12/14/03 7:51 PM
  4. Unfortunately I know how accurate that last comment is. I really thought we had you last week at 14 points unanswered before "fabulous" favre found his arm again. Grrr.

    Posted By Adam Howitt : Posted At 12/14/03 7:55 PM
  5. if his thumb wasn't broke, green would never have had such a breakout season. wait till both green & favre are on track. 4 passing touchdowns today, the 2 games left should be interesting.

    Posted By PaulH : Posted At 12/14/03 8:51 PM
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