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March 31, 2009
Sony Super Quick Charger
Time to talk about batteries again. Still, I don't like to use AA/AAA rechargeable batteries. However, I bought a new AA/AAA NiMH charger - Sony Super Quick Charger with LCD Screen (BCG34HRMF4). You might remember that I mentioned Energizer Rechargeable...(read this blog entry)
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March 30, 2009
the un-reliable power in Sydney
There's the latest proof that Sydney's power is not as reliable as beautiful Boston's. In fact, this is tonight's news headline. Started at 4.45pm (AEDT), four major power cables have faults which affected northern CBD, the city's east and...(read this blog entry)
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Me and My Town @ Wisteria Lane
Last week on Wisteria Lane, Fairview had a fire. Dave set up a fire to burn Dr. Heller's body. Dave's psychiatrist Dr. Heller followed Dave to the pub as he discovered Dave, Carlos, Mike, Tom, and Orson are performing...(read this blog entry)
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March 29, 2009
the week it was, 29 March 2009
Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had his first official meeting with US President Barack Obama. Barack Obama praised Kevin Rudd during the talk in White House. However he asks for more military forces. Nick D'Arcy has avoided jail sentence after...(read this blog entry)
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March 28, 2009
Earth Hour tonight
Earth Hour: 8:30PM local time, wherever you live on planet earth. Saturday 28 March 2009. Well, this event started in Sydney in 2007 (sorry, not from Boston). In 2008, a few countries followed. What do you have to do during...(read this blog entry)
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March 27, 2009
whingeing pom
For the last two or three months, I've been calling a certain person who shall remain nameless on regular weekly basis. And the telephone conversation? Whining and whingeing from this person. Thanks to last night's Today Tonight, there's a Whingeing...(read this blog entry)
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March 26, 2009
another book on photography
I first saw this book in a public library a while back. I read some chapters in the library, and decided to get it. Now I have it. Photography is all about lighting as many would agree. The Complete Guide...(read this blog entry)
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March 24, 2009
a day in Royal Botanic Gardens
Finally, I managed to find some time today to visit Royal Botanic Gardens. The main motivation was to take some photos. Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens is full of foxes, unfortunately. Here's the photo of flying foxes: I know they look...(read this blog entry)
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March 23, 2009
City on Fire @ Wisteria Lane
Last week on Wisteria Lane, Bree and Orson fired an employee for stealing $200, then the fired employee stole a video tape and decided to blackmail Bree. Bree gave Andrew permission to use whatever means to get the tape...(read this blog entry)
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March 22, 2009
the week it was, 22 March 2009
Last Sunday, The Sunday Telegraph published raunchy photos claimed to be young Pauline Hanson. Hanson denied. Yesterday Queensland had an election, Pauline Hanson did not win the seat. The Sunday Telegraph finally apologised to Pauline Hanson today. Australia lost the...(read this blog entry)
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March 21, 2009
train, photos from archive
Just some photos from the archive. A vintage steam train in Queenstown, still running. Obviously, the technology down here is nowhere as advance as beautiful Boston's (or actually anywhere in the States). (As usual, more photos follow...)...(read this blog entry)
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March 20, 2009
remember to wear undies
If you are one of those today's fashion teenagers who like to wear pants low (or baggy pants), remember to wear underpants. The cost of being caught not wearing undies? $250 fine. A Sunshine Coast (Queensland) teenage boy was...(read this blog entry)
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March 19, 2009
a work of art outside a gallery
This interesting work of art is likely to get sued immediately if it is placed in America. Many Americans know very well on how to make a fortune by suing someone or some companies. Reported by Seven News last night....(read this blog entry)
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March 18, 2009
testing Macro lens, and it's tasty
Just posting two photos from Laurent's Petit Fours workshop. I was testing my Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro lens. I know I should have been out to some gardens and take some photos in Macro, well, the weather has not been...(read this blog entry)
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March 17, 2009
a poor man's accessories
This is a promised entry, I know it's a bit late. Well, better late than never. On my short trip to Tasmania at the beginning of this year (30 Dec 2008 - 14 Jan 2009), I took a few gadgets...(read this blog entry)
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March 16, 2009
What More Do I Need? @ Wisteria Lane
Last week on Wisteria Lane, Carlos accidentally gives a wealthy client (Mrs. Hildebrand) an orgasm! She asks if Carlos can accompany her to Europe. Carlos declines, but Gaby agrees after she offers to bring Gaby and the kids. Jackson...(read this blog entry)
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March 15, 2009
people do camp for Jacko concert tickets
From this morning's Weekend Sunrise, Michael Jackson has announced that he's play 50 shows at London's O2 Arena starting in July. There were tents, sleeping bags everywhere just want to get a ticket. Michael Jackson's ‘This Is It’ concert...(read this blog entry)
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the week it was, 15 March 2009
Queensland faced attack by Cyclone Hamish. A fishman was rescued. Rugby League start Brett Stewart has been charged with the sexual assault before the DNA test results were returned. And the DNA test results showed negative. Copying the US shooting...(read this blog entry)
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March 14, 2009
Google's new advertising move
Google, comparing to other major search engines, is without a doubt the preferred search engine of open-source extremists. Google also paid millions to open-source extremists' beloved Mozilla foundation. Here's the latest news regarding the world's biggest search engine company. Google...(read this blog entry)
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March 13, 2009
Epson Perfection V30 scanner is back
Laurent uses scanner a lot. His old Canon scanner (parallel port) was dead time long ago, and I let him use my Canon scanner (USB port, CanoScan N670U). There is nothing wrong with my Canon scanner (as in not broken...(read this blog entry)
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March 12, 2009
Sydney Royal Easter Show next month
The Easter Show is coming next month from 9th until 22nd of April. There's the deal, if you want to save a few dollars, you can pre-purchase the show tickets online and save 10% (or 15% for family tickets)....(read this blog entry)
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March 10, 2009
Sydney Mardi Gras 2009 photos and video
Laurent and I were to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras on Saturday afternoon, sitting under the the scorching sun (to Don: this means Antony is now very dark.) waiting for the parade to start. Well, we got to...(read this blog entry)
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March 9, 2009
There's Always a Woman, Desperate Housewives
Last week on Wisteria Lane, Dave suggests that Edie throw a party for Karen McCluskey's 70th birthday and that Susan host so it will be a surprise. Gabrielle notes her period is late, and learns that Carlos wants another...(read this blog entry)
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March 8, 2009
the week it was, 8 March 2009
Terrorists attacked Sri Lankan cricket bus Pakistan. The driver was shot dead. The Reserve Bank has decided not to change the interest rates. Prime Minister admitted that open economic like Australia can not escape the global impact of a global...(read this blog entry)
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March 7, 2009
the good old naming and shaming work
This is an exciting news, the good old naming and shaming still works, and against big banks. In recent changes to charging system for ATMs, many banks introduced ‘disloyalty fees’, that is the money paid to your bank for using...(read this blog entry)
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March 6, 2009
King of Pop is back
Haven't had many good news recently, King of Pop Micheal Jackson made a comeback tour announcement at the O2 Arena in London where the concerts will be held. There's the news clip from this morning's Sunrise:...(read this blog entry)
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Sydney Mardi Gras tomorrow
If you live in Sydney or just visiting Sydney, don't miss out tomorrow's big event - Mardi Gras Parade. The Parade starts at 7.45pm and will finish around 10.30pm. Early entertainment begins at 5.30pm but you’ll need to be...(read this blog entry)
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March 5, 2009
Seven Million Dollar Home joins Crumpler family
Many of you may remember that I bought a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home last March. Since then, I have expanded my camera gears. In fact, the Six Million Dollar Home is getting a bit small for my Sony...(read this blog entry)
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March 4, 2009
very green new Apple desktops
Today's big news - new Mac Pro, new iMac, and new Mac mini. The new Apple desktops do not feature clock speed bump, however, new improved designed, energy efficient and the greenest Mac Pro, iMac and Mac mini ever! Mac...(read this blog entry)
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March 3, 2009
mobile phone and internet access are more important than having a partner
Here's an interesting survey from Germany. In the age group of 19 to 29, 97 percent said that they can't live without a mobile phone, and 83 per cent would let go their partner or a vehicle than forgo the...(read this blog entry)
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March 2, 2009
Mirror, Mirror @ Wisteria Lane
Desperate Housewives hasn't felt this lively since its first season. If you long ago gave up on the series, now is the time to jump back in. Last week on Wisteria Lane, Bree's new successful cookbook has the women of...(read this blog entry)
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March 1, 2009
the week it was, 1 March 2009
Pacific Brands, the mother company of the well known Bonds, Holeproof clothing brands decided to shift all workforce to China, resulting 1850 job losses. Sue Morphet (CEO of Pacific Brands) received a huge pay raise when she took the job,...(read this blog entry)
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