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October 31, 2009
Sculptures by the Sea 2009
It was warm weather yesterday, instead of staying indoor, I went to Tamarama Bay and took some photos of Sculpture by the Sea. This year's Sculpture by The Sea is on display from 28th October until 15th November. (as...(read this blog entry)
posted by Antony at 10:23 PM | read this blog entry
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October 30, 2009
very expensive pumpkins
Can you believe, a pumpkin is cost AU$25? Yes, that's right. If you live in certain suburbs (i.e. high class areas), you can buy one (1) Halloween Pumpkin for AU$25 in Woolworths supermarkets. Laurent and I stopped in Woolworths in...(read this blog entry)
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October 29, 2009
This Is It
Michael Jackson's This Is It movie starts now for two weeks worldwide. If you haven't ordered your tickets for This It It, you can still order the tickets now from This It It official website. Alternatively, you can buy Michael...(read this blog entry)
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October 28, 2009
pictures of me
Well, I haven't been posting photos of me for quite a while, so, there are photos of me last month in Singapore. (one more photos follows...)...(read this blog entry)
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October 26, 2009
vending machine
I am sure Don would have approved this vending machine, except the fading aspect. (as usual, 1 more photo follows...)...(read this blog entry)
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October 25, 2009
pouring rain
Initially, I planned to take part of today's Seven Bridges Walk. I registered it. However, the sky (or the god, to Catholics) said that I should stay at home. Not long after the breakfast on the bridge event, it...(read this blog entry)
posted by Antony at 8:14 PM | read this blog entry
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October 24, 2009
got the Plus
Finally, I got the Wii Fit Plus. Since I am not as fit as Don, and the Wii Fit has been pretty fun for us. We have been trying to beat each other with Wii Fit scores (related entry)....(read this blog entry)
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October 23, 2009
new Channel 7Two
Seven Network has finally followed all other four Australian free-to-air channels by offering a second channel (with different content). Like Channel Nine's secondary Go! (channel 99), Channel Seven is launching an entertainment channel - Channel 7Two on midday 1st...(read this blog entry)
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October 22, 2009
Windows 7 is out
Big news from Microsoft today, Windows 7 is officially launched today. Similar to the very complicated editions used in Windows Vista almost 3 years ago, Microsoft Windows 7 is going to have Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows...(read this blog entry)
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October 21, 2009
new iMac, new Mac mini, new MacBook and new Magic Mouse today
Apple release a few new hardware, including new 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs, the beauty of it is that the new iMac uses LED-backlit display with built-in SD slot, as well as up to Intel Core i7 quad-core processors. On...(read this blog entry)
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October 19, 2009
Seven Bridges Walk this Sunday
The Seven Bridges Walk is back again this Sunday. You can walk all 7 bridges around Sydney this Sunday 25th October. The total distance for all those seven bridges is 25km, the event is open to all, and registration...(read this blog entry)
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October 18, 2009
Monopoly in Canberra
During the past week, I had a road trip to Canberra to visit my friends. The highlight of the trip was simply: Monopoly game. Our American friend Don has a number of trips back and forth between beautiful Boston...(read this blog entry)
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October 17, 2009
still not allowed
I've been trying very hard on telling Don that race is still a big issue (which he refuses to acknowledge that). Here's the latest news from United States of America: an interracial (black and white)'s marriage license was denied. AN...(read this blog entry)
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October 16, 2009
Wii Fit Plus is out
iTWire tested the new Wii Fit Plus, an updated game to the popular Nintendo Wii Fit. And it costs only AU$30 for those who already Wii Fit (and Wii Balance Board). Laurent and I have been playing Wii Fit. Although...(read this blog entry)
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October 15, 2009
finally, contactless payment is coming to Australia
According to this news article, after an 18-month trial, the contactless payment will be available in Australia for transactions less than $100 (AUD). About 2,000 contactless terminals from Commonwealth Bank, 2,500 terminals from National Australia Bank and 350 units from...(read this blog entry)
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October 14, 2009
my first Carl Zeiss
Presenting my first Carl Zeiss lens: For those who are into photography, they should know what Carl Zeiss is. I finally bought my first Carl Zeiss lens the other day at a very good price. (as usual, more photos follow...)...(read this blog entry)
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October 13, 2009
sunset
I haven't seen the sky so red for the sunset in Sydney for quite a while. (Don't worry Don: no where a beautiful as beautiful Boston, picturesque Quincy and historical Rochester.)...(read this blog entry)
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October 12, 2009
it costs $14,000 to die
Got ripped-off? Prepare to get R.I.P.ed -off. We all know that living cost is not cheap these days, but can you believe it costs quite a fair bit just to die? According to this news report, it costs more than...(read this blog entry)
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October 11, 2009
a sad news to Boyzone fans
Today's important entertainment news: Boyzone member Stephen Gately has died suddenly while on holiday in Spain. According to the news report, Gately went to sleep after a night out but failed to wake up. Stephen Gately publicly announced his...(read this blog entry)
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October 10, 2009
so much ado for nothing
Well, I planned for days that I would visit Castle Towers (a shopping centre) in Castle Hills today. To see Harry Connick Jr performing live to be exact. Connick's scheduled appearance in Castle Towers was well announced before the recent...(read this blog entry)
posted by Antony at 10:22 PM | read this blog entry
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October 9, 2009
horrible weather
Unlike beautiful Boston, the weather has been horrible here for week. The daylight saving has started last Sunday, but the weather feels like we were back to winter. Last week I put my winter clothing away, somehow, it was...(read this blog entry)
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October 8, 2009
Woolworths' new logo look too Apple-ish?
Recently, Australia's supermarket giant Woolworths has gone through rebranding, this includes the change of logo. Somehow, Apple Inc. (the Apple Inc. Don hates) thinks that the new logo is too similar to Apple's logo. Apple has lodged a complaint...(read this blog entry)
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October 7, 2009
Kindle is coming to Australia
According to iTWire, Amazon's popular Kindle e-book device is coming to Australia (and more other countries). Americans have enjoyed the digital era or reading on devices such as Kindle, it is finally making its way to Australia. Many of...(read this blog entry)
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October 6, 2009
colourful Mountain Dews
No wonder Don loves his Mountain Dews so much. Presenting colourful Mountain Dews: (Obviously, the photo above is joined from 6 shots in Photoshop. However, each photo is real, no colour agents were added, no other manipulations to the photo.)...(read this blog entry)
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October 5, 2009
new Mac mini without optic drive?
Well, it's time for some speculations. There are indications (rumours) that Apple is updating iMac, MacBook, and Mac minis. Although I don't usually read the rumour news as bible, I will add my two cents to this rumour. So, there's...(read this blog entry)
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October 4, 2009
whatever they are called
I am not really sure what they are, but I guess they are some sort of mold (or mould). I don't have a proper name for those. (Don knows that I don't speak English.) (as usual, more photos follow...)...(read this blog entry)
posted by Antony at 11:23 PM | read this blog entry
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October 3, 2009
daylight saving starts in eastern parts of Australia
Just a gentle reminder, the daylight saving starts earlier this year. People in New South Wales (NSW), ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will have one less hour of sleep tonight. The clock will move forward to 3am at...(read this blog entry)
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October 2, 2009
Michael Jackson was healthy
Today's important headline - Michael Jackson was healthy at time of his death, despite of some frail looking photos. According to this morning's Sunrise, his weight was in the normal range for his height, his heart was strong. There was...(read this blog entry)
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October 1, 2009
old fashioned referencing method
Without a doubt that many today's modern edge kids do not buy (many) printed books. They have access to digital books or e-books, and they love the digital/electronic way. I got myself two O'Reilly reference books few days ago: It...(read this blog entry)
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