AntBlog701: February 2004 Archives

February 29, 2004

Windows-less laptop from Dick Smith

Why do you need to pay for Windows license if you are not going to use it or you hate Windows so much? For those computer want to install Linux or other operating system themselves, a laptop without Windows pre-installed...
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February 28, 2004

police stop Michael Jackson at Wal-Mart

Edward sent me this interesting news, Police Stop Michael Jackson at Wal-Mart (Foxnews, 27 Feb 04) An employee called police after the masked man shopped in the store Tuesday, police Lt. Bill Kimminau said. The employee gave a description of...
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posted by Antony at 5:16 PM | read this blog entry and Talkbacks (0)

February 27, 2004

best domain in town

Introducing the best domain in town - (www.)ant.geek.nz And before you ask, it's not a sub-domain, but a second level domain (.geek.nz) for technical enthusiasts, just like .co.nz, .gen.nz, and .maori.nz ant.geek.nz will have its website soon, still configuring. Not...
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posted by Antony at 10:47 PM | read this blog entry and Talkbacks (0)

February 25, 2004

accessibility?

Accessibility? What is that? I received an email today regarding my website, SillyDog701. It was asking for accessibility statement. No, I don't have that in my website. Then suggested adding keyboard shortcuts for some links on my site. It was...
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February 24, 2004

a queer ire for the garbage guys

Kate Jones reports on News.com.au (24 Feb 2004) Gay couple Jason Lawrence and Paul Donoghue say their sexuality led to a breakdown with the local council over rubbish collection. They are taking legal action against their local garbos over claims...
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February 21, 2004

two's better than one, part 2

This is the second part of Two is better than one series, last time, I showed two GameCubes. Presenting Sony Ericsson T610... One is my tee six ten, the other one is not mine. It's a cool and good phone....
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February 20, 2004

Microsoft targets ISPs

According to this news report, Microsoft is targeting ISPs for its leaked source code. The email to ISP said, "Since you own this IP address, we request that you take appropriate action against the account holder under your Abuse Policy/Terms...
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February 19, 2004

asylum seekers come to Australia, Aussies flee to US

Asylum seekers come to Australia, Aussies flee to US! Yes, it is official, according to this 'Persecuted' Aussies flee to US (By Mark Dunn, News.com.au, 19th Feb, 2004) Privacy reasons prevent authorities detailing specific arguments used by Australians for asylum,...
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February 17, 2004

looking for permanent hair removal?

Are you one of the unlucky one with unwanted body hair? Looking for permanent hair removal? If you live in Sydney, Jessica Reid of Advanced Electrolysis Centre is the only person you should talk to. For all hair types, in...
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February 16, 2004

Sydney riot last night

"A day of racial tension spilled over into an evening of violence on the streets of Redfern in inner Sydney last night." Racial tension? What? It said, on Saturday, one 17-year old Aboriginal youth was chased by police when he...
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February 15, 2004

drivers license, religions, debate

Last year, Lorraine brought us something quite interesting, Drivers License Photo Dispute. It was a court case of a woman who refulsed to have her driver's license to show her face because of religious reasons. She even wanted to drive...
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February 14, 2004

twas all John Kerry's fault?

Okay, not really John Kerry, but it started with the US Presidential Election (2004) thread. A while back, Josh posted a poll about US Presidential Election. Three days later, one of SillyDog701 member, Ryan, informed us John Kerry supports gay...
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February 13, 2004

Ken and Barbie to split?

Okay, I know most boys don't play Barbie, and might wonder who Ken is. Ken is, actually was, Barbie's boyfriend for 43 years. Who do blame? Blaine the Aussie boogie boarder perhaps. So, like most celebrities, Ken and Barbie are...
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February 12, 2004

I got two nuts customised!

Yes, I was looking for two nuts today. They did not fit, so I have them customised. Let me start again. I need to fit the screws of parallel port connector. I didn't have the nuts for those two tiny...
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February 11, 2004

the perfect job every kids dream

The 22-year-old Johnathan is making an average of US 50 grand a year. He travels around the world, free. He has all the latest computer gears, free. His job? Play computer games, "professional tournament gamer" I shall call him. A...
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another update this patch that time from Microsoft

I received following email from university's network admin, To Microsoft Windows Fans and Users: Please take note of the vilnerabilities on MS Windows reported on Microsoft Windows Security Bulletin Summary for February 2004 (see Forwarded Message below:) Please update your...
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February 6, 2004

WinExposé?

In early January, I reported a software called WinExposé that does exactly the same thing as the most popular feature in Apple's Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) operating system. (also in this forum thread.) One new member in SillyDog701 kindly...
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February 4, 2004

buying a Mac laptop to run Win apps?

That's exactly what I was doing. I talked to a salesperson today regarding the new Apple PowerBook I ordered today. I need 1GB of RAM. He said 1GB is a lot. I then asked, how long would 1GB be plenty...
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AntBlog701 - February 2004 Archive