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June 30, 2008
I can't afford the Monster Cable
When I bought the PlayStation 3 on Wednesday, the salesman managed to sell me Monster Cable branded HDMI cable. His point: that is the only HDMI cable I should have as it is the only one ‘certified’ to deliver 1080p....(read this blog entry)
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June 29, 2008
the week it was 29th June 2008
The former lawyer for Schapelle Corby has confessed that he faked the baggage-handler implementing drugs story. Surgeon Jayant Patel agreed to return to Australia to face trials. Jane McGrath lost her battle against breast cancer. Here's the weekly The Week...(read this blog entry)
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June 28, 2008
photo of the day
Today, the Rankwick Council and République Française celebrate the close ties between Australia and France - “La Perouse • World War 1 • Today” in Memorial Park, Matraville. I went there with Laurent. Here are some photos of moi. Photo...(read this blog entry)
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June 27, 2008
I got a Blu-ray player (a.k.a. PS3)
Finally, I got a Blu-ray player for the Sony Bravia 52-inch LCD TV delivered two weeks ago. With a 52-inch LCD TV in Full HD (1080p) resolution, it seems a bit silly not get get a Blu-ray player. And...(read this blog entry)
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June 26, 2008
Don't like chicken?
What if you don't like chicken? Firstly, don't let Rev. Dr. Wu Yi know. Secondly, watch the short clip below. It appears that Ingham has some solutions for those who don't like chickens. There's another chickenmercial. The video clip is...(read this blog entry)
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Spaceman in a Crater, Bones
Bones is on Channel 7 at 8.30 pm tonight. Tonight on Bones (Season 2 episode 19, Spaceman in a Crater) Agent Booth and Dr Brennan are called out to the desert to investigate a strange crater. They find the...(read this blog entry)
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June 25, 2008
workshop @ Apple Store
Many of you know that I queued for Apple Store (Sydney) opening last Thursday. That evening, I booked myself into one workshop. The workshop I attended tonight was Brochure Workshop, which is mainly on Pages '08 software, part of...(read this blog entry)
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Seven Seconds @ Criminal Minds
New episode of Criminal Minds is back to Channel 7 tonight, and from this week, there are two episodes of Criminal Minds each week. Good news for Criminal Minds fans. For some reason, I forgot Criminal Minds was on Monday...(read this blog entry)
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I See Me, I.C.U. @ Ugly Betty
Tonight on Ugly Betty: (Season 2 episode 8: AI See Me, I.C.U.) In the wake of the disastrous Meade-Slater nuptials, Wilhelmina plots her next move, and Betty tries to make things right with Daniel. Meanwhile, Henry uses his charm...(read this blog entry)
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June 23, 2008
No more desperate Mondays
Last Monday was the biggest Monday night, season finale of Desperate Housewives. I, for the first time, watched Desperate Housewives on a Sony 52-inch LCD TV in full-HD resolution. Until Season 5 starts, there will be no exciting Mondays. I...(read this blog entry)
posted by Antony at 9:36 PM | read this blog entry
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June 22, 2008
the week it was 22nd June 2008
Geoff Mills who saved two truck drivers from a flooded river in WA will be nominated for brave awards. ‘All Saints’ and ‘It Takes Two’ star Virginia Gay was attacked by two men on the weekend. Those two men later...(read this blog entry)
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June 21, 2008
iPhone 3G news update
Well, Thursday's Apple Store Sydney grand opening was a big news. What is the next? iPhone 3G to be released in Australia on 11th July. I received an email response from Vodafone regarding my pre-registering of iPhone 3G. Basically, it...(read this blog entry)
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June 19, 2008
Apple Store Sydney Grand Opening
Most of you should know that I went to the grand opening of Apple Store Sydney today, and I was there with Laurent since 3.30am this morning. Actually, I was not there for the entire hours. I came back...(read this blog entry)
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queuing
For the important Apple Store Sydney opening, how could I not be there? Photo of Antony behind the bars ;-) (actually, queuing for Apple Store.) I don't usually wake up this early, but for Apple Store Sydney grand opening, I...(read this blog entry)
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June 18, 2008
there are quite a few people worship Apple
Remember this people do worship Apple blog entry? SillyDog701 member Pedro Saraiva (Pu7o) even wrote a nice Prayer to Apple. There are some news clips regarding to the Apple Store opening tomorrow night. (To Don: please make sure you watch...(read this blog entry)
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Scared to Death @ Criminal Minds
New episode of Criminal Minds is back to Channel 7 tonight, and from next week, there will be two episodes of Criminal Minds each week. Good news for Criminal Minds fans. Tonight on Criminal Minds (season 3 episode 3, Scared...(read this blog entry)
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A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding @ Ugly Betty
It was only a matter of time before fashion icon Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham dropped in to Ugly Betty, one of TV's most flamboyantly fashionable comedies. Tonight on Ugly Betty: (Season 2 episode 7: A Nice Day for a...(read this blog entry)
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367-373 George Street
The weather is not looking at this stage, and I will be there tomorrow night. I guess Rev. Dr. Wu Yi and Don are not surprised at all. Gary Allen the guy who runs ifoAppleStore providing news on Apple...(read this blog entry)
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June 17, 2008
Nespresso Lattissima
If you've been reading my blog, you should know that my Aeroccino broke down early this month. Since then, my morning has been a hell. It's not really that bad, except that I have to get a coffee from 2...(read this blog entry)
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June 16, 2008
Housewives Season Final, Free
It is the biggest night of the year. Tonight is the season finale of Desperate Housewives (season 4). Due to Writers Guild of America strike, Desperate Housewives the episodes of season 4 was shortened to only 17. Some names have...(read this blog entry)
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June 15, 2008
everybody loves coffee
It has been a busy week for Laurent and I. We went to a number of shopping malls during the past two weeks. Mainly looking for a TV, then getting the accessories for the TV, then, getting the replacement for...(read this blog entry)
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the week it was 15th June 2008
Brisbane-braced troops returned home from Iraq. Perth was hit by tornado. The Australian Olympic Committee announced that Nick D'Arcy's membership is terminated. Apple announced iPhone 3G and will be available in Australia on 11 July. Here's the weekly The Week...(read this blog entry)
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June 14, 2008
Samsung L730
Well, I can't resist the compactness and the price of Samsung L730. I bought one yesterday from Dick Smith Electronics. There's nothing special about this tiny Samsung L730 digital camera, besides the compactness and the manual mode is surprisingly...(read this blog entry)
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June 13, 2008
Sony Bravia LCD TV
As mentioned on Tuesday, the new television has arrived today this lucky Friday the thirteenth at 4:15 pm. It is big (to me anyway), and the picture quality (HDTV) is amazing. Much much better than previous CRT TV (30-something inches,...(read this blog entry)
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Apple Store, Sydney, breaking 19 June
Apple has announced the grand opening of Apple Store, Sydney, the first Apple Retail Store in Australia and the first one in the southern hemisphere on 19th June at 5.00 pm. The first 2,500 customers will get a free...(read this blog entry)
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June 12, 2008
Belkin CushTop
Last month, I bought Belkin CushTop. If you use the laptop on you lap for a long period of time, you should consider getting one like this....(read this blog entry)
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a real unicorn was born
Not a centaur, not Pegasus, not a minotaur, and not a sphinx, but a real unicorn was born in Italy which is not that far from Xena's hometown Amphipolis. It is not sure if this nature born unicorn would...(read this blog entry)
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June 11, 2008
iPhone 3G is coming to Autralia, finally
Apple announced the next generation iPhone yesterday morning, you can read more about iPhone 3G's features here or in Apple's iPhone website. The important part, it will be available in Australia on 11th July. It will be available from Vodafone...(read this blog entry)
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two hours of Criminal Minds
Channel Seven will air two hours of Criminal Minds, but repeats. The Popular Kids was first aired on 2 October 2006 on Channel Seven; Blood Hungry was first aired on 9 October 2006. Tonight on Criminal Minds (season 1 episode...(read this blog entry)
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Something Wicked This Way Comes @ Ugly Betty
Tonight on Ugly Betty: (Season 2 episode 6: Something Wicked This Way Comes) Betty and Henry continue their romance and plan a secret date to go see the new musical, Wicked. But Daniel assumes Betty is going with Gio...(read this blog entry)
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June 10, 2008
a new TV is coming
Well, not really a breaking news, but it's a breaking news from Antony. Antony and Laurent have bought a new television this afternoon, and it will be delivered on Friday, ready for Monday's very important Desperate Housewives season finale....(read this blog entry)
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it's confirmed: 5pm 19th June
According to yesterday's article on The Sydney Morning Herald, Apple's Australia store will open at 5pm on 19th June (Thursday). So naturally, I will be there on the opening day. The Sydney store will be the first Apple Store...(read this blog entry)
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June 9, 2008
The Gun Song @ Wisteria Lane
Happy Queen's Birthday. Only two more episodes to go, and tonight is the part 1 of season finale. Wisteria Lane (set) is safe from Universal Studio fire. Last week on Wisteria Lane, Edie threatened Bree back because she knows...(read this blog entry)
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June 8, 2008
the week it was 8th June 2008
Australian troops are coming home from Iraq. Northern Beaches faced one of the biggest king tides. Barack Obama became Democrat's nominee for US President. Hollywood's Universal Studios had a massive fire. Wisteria Lane set was safe. Here's the weekly The...(read this blog entry)
posted by Antony at 11:22 PM | read this blog entry
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June 7, 2008
my Aeroccino stops working
Bad news. My Aeroccino stops functioning yesterday. Some of you may know that I am a big coffee drinker, and I love Nestlé's Nespresso machine. (I know Rev. Dr. Wu Yi is jealous about my Nespresso machine.) Aeroccino is the...(read this blog entry)
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June 6, 2008
happy birthday Laurent
Today is Laurent's birthday. Like last year, I bought him a birthday cake. Actually an ice cream cake from Australia's famous ice cream outlet - Wendy's. (Sorry Don, it is not Wendy's (hamburgers fast food restaurant))...(read this blog entry)
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June 5, 2008
The Boneless Bride in the River, Bones
Bones is on Channel 7 at 8.30 pm tonight. Tonight on Bones (Season 2 episode 16, The Boneless Bride in the River) Booth has interrupted Brennan's vacation to investigate a body found in a river. Arriving at the crime...(read this blog entry)
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Miss Man on Australia's Got Talent
Tuesday night's Australia's Got Talent Semi-Final 2 featured Miss Man's performance. Here's the video clip: (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Enjoy the drag queen show! Just for those who don't know, Dannii Minogue is Kylie Minogue's...(read this blog entry)
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June 4, 2008
Criminal Minds: In Name and Blood
Last Wednesday, Criminal Minds was back with season 3. Another new episode of Criminal Minds tonight. Tonight on Criminal Minds (season 3 episode 2, In Name and Blood): In Milwaukee, a series of women have been found murdered with...(read this blog entry)
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A League of Their Own @ Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is on 7 at 7.30 tonight and as usual Betty has new trouble. Criminal Minds follows Ugly Betty at 8.30pm tonight. Tonight on Ugly Betty: (Season 2 episode 5: A League of Their Own) Much to Henry's distress,...(read this blog entry)
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June 3, 2008
Mauve, Rust, Chocolate, Sage, Mink, Slate Blue, Stone, White and Foam
Another post about furniture again. You might recall that Laurent and I got the couch on 17th May, few days later, I bought four Pinto 2 cushions from Freedom Furniture. Photos of the four cushions can be seen in Grumpy...(read this blog entry)
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June 2, 2008
Mother Said in Wisteria Lane
Last week on Wisteria Lane, Bree kicked Orson out, Edie had him. Lynette finds out who was responsible for starting the fire at Rick's restaurant. Meanwhile, Bree gives Orson an ultimatum and Susan reconnects with her ex-husband, Karl. Susuan...(read this blog entry)
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June 1, 2008
the week it was 1st June 2008
Mercedes Corby, the sister of drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, won the defamation case against Channel 7's Today Tonight. Nick D'Arcy lost in the appear to go to Olympic Games. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip...(read this blog entry)
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