Hi All, Got this message today from the San Francisco Chapter of the Association of Internet Professionals ( http://sf.association.org ). I'll probably be going to the event, but they'll be broadcasting it on CNet Radio, too (see details below). Jack ------ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jim Billings Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 4:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [AIP-SF] (AIP-SF Event 12/1) Web Standards Project Panel with Netscape and Microsoft Association of Internet Professionals-San Francisco Chapter Meeting, Tuesday, December 1, 1998 Tired of spending too much time making your web pages work in every browser? If so, then this may be the event you want to attend. It might also be your only opportunity to see Netscape and Microsoft onstage with founding members of the Web Standards Project discussing Standards Support (or lack thereof) in web browsers. This event, a special meeting of the SF Association of Internet Professionals, will take place at the Transmission Theatre and feature Glenn Davis (Project Cool), Dan Shafer (CNET's Builder.com), Jeffrey Veen (Hotwired's Webmonkey) along with representatives from Netscape and Microsoft. Fantasy: World Wide Web Wrestling Federation Tag Team Grudge Match Reality: WSP, NS, and MS in discussions of browser standards support live, unrehersed, on stage before a live audience and simulcast via CNET Radio to the world at large. Look for a lively night with audience participation so come armed with your browser war stories in hand. About our distinguished panel: Glenn Davis is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Project Cool, Inc. and a WaSP Ambassador. As one of the web's pioneers, Glenn has been monitoring and encouraging the growth of the web since 1993. He is often credited with helping to shape the way the web looks today and has been cited by Newsweek as one of the most influential people on the web. Co-author of two books on building web sites, Glenn is also the creator of the first search engine aimed at web developers, devSEARCH. Glenn believes that anyone can build a great website if given knowledge, guidance, and inspiration. Dan Shafer is the Editorial Director for the Builder Division of CNET Builder.com. Dan is highly regarded among the Internet community as a Guru of web development. Shafer has also authored more than 50 books. He defines the editorial vision of Builder.com's web site, community discussion area, and semi-annual technical conferences. A high-tech veteran, he's put in twenty years as a writer, documentation analyst, programmer, analyst, designer, and manager for companies such as Intel, Cisco Systems, and IBM. Prior to joining CNET, Shafer was the founding Webmaster and Director of Technology at Salon magazine. Jeffrey Veen is the Executive Interface Director for Wired Digital, the Web-based publishing division of Wired magazine. He specializes in the integration of content, graphic design, and technology, and is responsible for how the company's products work from a user-centered perspective. Jeffrey sits on the HTML and CSS Editorial Review Boards for the World Wide Web Consortium as an invited expert on electronic publishing. He is also a columnist for Webmonkey, and the author of the acclaimed book HotWired Style: Principles for Building Smart Web Sites. Jeffrey has been active in the Internet community since 1987. Netscape and Microsoft representatives to be announced. For more info, check out our web site at http://sf.association.org. This is a free event open to all interested professionals. 6:00 - 6:55 Networking, Table Top Vendors, Food and a No-Host Full Bar 6:55 - 7:05 Job Announcements 7:05 - 7:10 Panel Intro, Door Prizes and Virtual SIGs announced, Table Top Vendors introduced 7:10 - 8:30 Panel Presentations and Q & A with Glenn Davis, Dan Shafer, Jeffrey Veen and representatives from Netscape and Microsoft. 8:30 - 8:40 Announcements and Door Prizes Drawing Date Tuesday Evening, December 1, 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM Place Transmission Theater 314 11th St. (at Folsom), SOMA San Francisco If you can't be there, listen on CNET Radio at http://www.news.com/Radio/Index/. A/V projector equipment is provided by EIS Rentals, call them at 1-650-390-8677 Ex 101 or visit their Web-site at http://www.eis.com. DSL connection courtesy of DSL Networks, find them at http://www.dslnetworks.com or call 415-356-3800. Meeting facilities are graciously provided by Beyond Saturn Records, Inc,, the operator of the Tranmission Theater. The Transmission Theater is available for corporate parties, events and product launches, as well as blue screen, television and film productions; call 621-1911 for more information. Go to our Web-site to join our many SIGs to learn more about your speciality and to contribute your own unique knowledge. SF Chapter of the Association of Internet Professionals: http://sf.association.org. International Web Site: http://www.association.org or call 1-800-JOIN-AIP. Local contacts: Laurent Liscia 1-415-221-9800 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or Joesph Stein at 1-650.755.1712 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you know of anyone else who might be interested in the AIP-SF chapter, please forward this to them. 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