We are heading off for a vacation over the next 9 days, skiing! During this time I will be virtually off the grid (no email, no IM, no cell phone, hopefully no PC) so do not look for any updates by me during this period. I shall return to my semi-normal routine around 30th July. Continue reading “Away for a week or so”
Category Archives: General
Reflection
Nigel James reflects on 20 years since he left school with an invitation to his 20 year reunion back in Australia. Yes I agree Nigel a 13 hour flight is shorter than 26, but when you are in the middle of a 9 hour flight anything over 2 hours makes you feel like a sardine!Continue reading “Reflection”
Do Not Call site falls over
The Australian Government today launched the much anticipated “Do Not Call” register allowing us in Australia to opt-out of being called by telemarketers. Good first step. The biggest problem right now is the site at http://www.donotcall.gov.au is not coping with the load of people trying to register. That means there are a lot of peopleContinue reading “Do Not Call site falls over”
My Rage Top 20
Richard Giles from Scouta tagged me in the latest meme going around the blogosphere, well at least the Australian blogosphere. This one was started by The Thinker’s Podium who was inspired by Rage’s Invade Rage competition. This is the stuff of my childhood dreams; to program a Rage playlist. Rage is having an ‘invade rage‘Continue reading “My Rage Top 20”
New search metrics
In the interest of finding out what my readers are looking for I have installed a new WordPress plugin, Search Meter. Search Meter keeps track of the search terms entered in the search box on the sidebar and provides me statistics such as popular terms today, last 7 days, last 30 days, unsuccessful searches (ideasContinue reading “New search metrics”
Blog Upgrade
Just a quick note to let you know that I am in the process of upgrading WordPress, things might will break so please bear with me. Update 1: Ok things are back but I need to upgrade many of my plugins so things will still look a bit strange for a while. Update 2: MostContinue reading “Blog Upgrade”
Best places to live
A while back Guy Kawasaki published a post about the 20 happiest countries in the world. The list was based on a study by Adrian G. White, a psychologist at the University of Leicester. The meta-analysis is based on the findings of over 100 different studies around the world, which questioned 80,000 people worldwide. ForContinue reading “Best places to live”
One hour that could save your life
Ok the title might be attention grabbing but the cause is worth it. There is a movement up in Sydney called EarthHour and the idea is for 1 hour everyone in Sydney should turn off all of their lights. It is being supported by the World Wildlife Foundation Australia and The Sydney Morning Herald (aContinue reading “One hour that could save your life”
Train issues in Melbourne
A couple of years ago, before our big move to Melbourne, I had to put up with the Sydney train system. I would spend 3 – 4 hours commuting in and out of work due to cancellations and delays. Eventually one person had enough and called for action, we all refused to pay for aContinue reading “Train issues in Melbourne”
Looking for a hosting provider
Hi readers! A quick question, if you can help, I am looking at my hosting provider and if I should change. Why just because I have had them since Sept 2005 so time just to review and make sure there is nothing better out there. I need:- Ability to host WordPress MU At least 10Continue reading “Looking for a hosting provider”
Michael Specht 