This weekend we are in Melbourne trying to find a house for the big move, which has been no easy feat. Due to most real estate agents only being open on Saturday we spent yesterday looking at 15 different houses between 10:30am and 2:30pm. Lucky we think might have found one. Completing the application formsContinue reading “Finding a house”
Author Archives: Michael Specht
BBC article on blogs & work
The BBC has this interesting item on blogging and work. UPDATED: Blogger seems to have done something very strange with my post, I think it is now fixed.
UK blogger sacked (dooced)
From the Guardian in the UK is a story of Joe Gordon being dooced by his employer Waterstone for keeping a blog. Joe was sacked on 6th Jan a week ago, so far he has been interviewed several times, discussion has raged over in the UK, he has had over 180 comments in the lastContinue reading “UK blogger sacked (dooced)”
No iTunes story?
The 12th has been and gone (at least in Australia) and no mention of an iTunes store in Australia, I guess we just all need to wait a bit longer.
can 43 Things promote online learning?
Here is an interesting goal that I found on 43 Things, the comments provided me with some great “food for thought”. 43 Things is a “newish” social site where people create and share goals and experiences. A similar tool could be put to work within a corporate learning/mentoring environment or even objective planning. Thinking furtherContinue reading “can 43 Things promote online learning?”
The Moon Gals no more
Zoe one of the Moon Gals on the Technical Careers @ Microsoft blog is leaving Microsoft to pursue other opportunities. Hopefully she will continue blogging in her new role.
Live slowly
I started thinking about this while we were at Jonah’sfor our wedding anniversary in November, they had a number of brochures in the room with a message essentially saying something like “relax quickly” or “live slowly”. This got me thinking about how we rush around so much and do not spend enough time reflecting onContinue reading “Live slowly”
IT support
one for those who have been on the other end of a support line
iTunes music store in Australia?
Richard over at the Gadget lounge has an interesting lead (possibly the hottest yet) on the pending (I am hoping for a when not if) launch on iTunes music store in Australia. According to Des tomorrow Jan 12th is the announcement date, even if it is not and it is later in the month itContinue reading “iTunes music store in Australia?”
More on Google riches
Angus Logan has a couple of interesting snippets on the wealth at Google. Following yesterday’s post on Googles potential hiring issues it all makes sense that they might be having a small hiring issue. I for one would probably find it difficult to work in the same cube as someone who has $1 million inContinue reading “More on Google riches”
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