Archive for August, 2005
iBurst - Internet where it should be.. everywhere!
After trialling iBurst yesterday in Sydney and today in Melbourne, I’m enjoying the freedom to be online anywhere, without having to search for a Wireless hotspot. This post comes from a cafe at Southbank in Melbourne while waiting for my next meeting. Tonight i get to test it in Brisbane.
Posted: August 23rd, 2005 under Technology.
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Want to build Intelligent Documents?
Adobe’s LiveCycle Designer 7.0 is now available to trial. You have choices as well, you can download the 30 days trial and install it on your own PC, or if you have your PC locked down by your administrator and would still like to try, you can tryout Designer 7 online […]
Posted: August 19th, 2005 under Adobe.
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Adobe Acrobat & Reader 7.03 patch released today.
Either download the patch from Adobe.com or select “Check for updates now” from the Help menu in either Adobe Acrobat 7.0 or Adobe Reader 7.0
Posted: August 17th, 2005 under Adobe.
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Gold Licence, not gold status :-(
Picked up my new Gold Licence on the weekend from the local RTA. No, its not because i’m a bad driver, but i’ve only had my licence for the last 6 years. What’s dissapointing is that its not as exciting as obtaining Gold Frequent Flyer status with Qantas. No special lanes opened […]
Posted: August 8th, 2005 under Miscellaneous.
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Wow, I’ve been home 4 days already.
Qantas came good at the 11th hour and gave me an upgrade to Business Class as I boarded the flight. Managed to get 7 hours sleep! The new Skybeds rock, you actually lie flat. Thanks Qantas!
Highlights from the US
Buying a country music CD (Big & Rich) and cranking it while driving […]
Posted: August 8th, 2005 under Travel.
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Don’t tell people about plane crashes at airports!
Its always wonderful to hear about a plane crash just before boarding a plane. Luckily noone in Toronto was hurt. Hopefully I will make it to Sydney ok!
Posted: August 3rd, 2005 under Travel.
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10 flights down and only one remaining
the worst of all, overnight LAX to Sydney…
Currently sitting in the Qantas Lounge at LAX once again, with economy seats booked way down the back of the plane that is oversold.. oh joy.
Its been a great trip tho, mostly for work, little bit of fun in between but all up a […]
Posted: August 3rd, 2005 under Travel.
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Day 3 in South Dakota
Boy what a hot one.. 36 degrees! Nice day to enjoy it as we headed out first thing to The Badlands.
The Badlands are a series of eroded hills full of colours. They are right in the middle of Native American history and if you have watched movies such as Val Kilmers […]
Posted: August 2nd, 2005 under Travel.
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Yellow Duck Race
After waking up and departing from Deadwood, I drove to Rapid City with Ruth. After dumping our bags at the hotel, we went and participated in what i think is the funniest charity event i’ve seen for a while, the Rapid City Duck Race.
Essentially, you buy a little yellow rubber duck for […]
Posted: August 1st, 2005 under Travel.
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Day 2 in South Dakota
Tonight, Ruth & I spend our second night in South Dakota.
I flew back to LA on Friday, met up with Ruth and we spent the afternoon & evening walking along Venice Beach and dining in Santa Monica.
Yesterday we flew to Rapid City, South Dakota for a short 3 day holiday. Arriving […]
Posted: August 1st, 2005 under Travel.
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