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Systm.org – Better than I had expected
I’ve been holding off watching any of Kevin Rose’s Systm – mainly because he’s a dork
However … I was pleasantly surprised! I watched their MythTV episode, and while their hands were hyperactive, it was totally watchable. The coolest thing about their show, that will probably bring me back every time, has to be… -
So, I went to the meet-up – and it was good!
Apparently I didn’t shut up about pod-catching…
Tejas, I’ve dumped all my podcast feeds into a Podcast category list in my sidebar. For general IT related feeds, IT Conversations has to be my favourite, with the Chris Pirillo Show in a close second. These are usually not podcasts in the ‘traditional’ sense – they’re… -
Hmm, Geek Dinners …
I used to go to geek dinners. Back in the day. When BBS’s were the blogs of the time.
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I just drooled a little…
[via Jake] Co-incidentally, my birthday is on the 18th and you can pre-order it starting on the 18th. It’s fate. So, who wants to buy me a shiny noo birthday present?
At nearly AU$570, there is no way I can even pretend to justify the purchase. 
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OPML
I’m trying to get my head around OPML right now, and it’s not going so well. I can see it’s worth for passing lists of non-time-based data (as opposed to RSS/Atom which is great for time-linear data lists). I’m just not sure what “Outlining” is right now … perhaps it’s just a little too late,…
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Site Updates and administrivia
Ok, so the default theme is out, Pirates are in!
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I feel dirty
I just pawned my personal information with 20+ vendors for the chance to win a 42-inch plasma display. Can it be worth it?
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Desktop Trebuchet – on the cheap
How to make a desktop trebuchet from popsicle sticks Gotta MAKE me one of these!
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Bribes…
I had to come to work on a Saturday – so i bribed Seb with $25 worth of Lego…
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I [heart] Skype
Skype. It’s closed. It’s prorietary. Yet it still manages to be cool…
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Ob-Blog: London Bombings
This time it’s personal…
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Why I love free software
Why do I love thee free software? Let me count the ways…
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I’m seriously addicted to PodCasts
Oh. My. God. OMG
Podcasts. I’ve been technically aware of them since they started mid last year, and impressed by the seemingly obvious extension of RSS and the subscription/syndication distribution model. Of course I say seemingly obvious, because everything is obvious in hindsight. Like the cat-flap. 
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Lego Goodness
I’ve been re-discovering the joys and delights of Lego for a while now, thanks (mostly) to my son and his natural inclination towards creative and imaginitive play. I don’t think people really give Lego enough credit for stimulating and encouraging children. Sure, everyone recognises the link with engineering but often don’t consider the versatility and…
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Excellent article on why network and computer security is so bad.
SecurityFocus has an interview with Marcus Ranum which details many reasons why network and computer security has not improved significantly in many years. The most appropriate line for me is at the end: “Blame the IT managers who overrule their security practitioners’ advice and put their systems at risk in the interest of convenience.”
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Now this is cool
http://osx.portraitofakite.com/ Tipster: Jason O’Donnell
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No Time…
The only time I get for blogging recently is when I’m on the loo … But that’s probably more than you wanted to know.
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Fiction
Found in the fiction section at Borders: PL/SQL Programming
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Bleeding Stats
Gave blood today: * 13 mins bleeding * BP 130/80 * Iron count 16 * Chocolate shake, cheese & crackers * 15 months late…
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Windows Administrator vs. Games
Why is it that so many apps and games require you to be an administrator?