January, 2008

I admit, I've gone a bit gadget crazy since I've been here.

I have picked up

Wifi Photo Frame

Chumby

Kindle

Pleo

and last week, I got my latest addition - an XO

And this isn't counting the 4 computers, 2 game consoles and assorted networking gear.

Yeah baby - we're living the digital lifestyle

I got the following email this week. I wonder if it is due to Some Recent Departures

From: Caroline De Kimpe 
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:08 PM
Subject: TRC Technology - Job Notification - Permanent Sr .Net Position.
Importance: High

Hi,

As an existing or previously registered candidate with TRC International, we believe you may be interested in hearing about this exciting new unique opportunity for yourself or a colleague. 

Ambition to become an MVP?

Have you ever hacked into systems just to see how difficult it would be? Did you download VS 2008 to experiment? Are you involved in the .Net Community?  Do you have a blog / website? 

Read on this might interest you.

My client, a Microsoft Gold Partner, is seeking in Australia talented Sr .Net Developers / Consultants with a track record of achievements which can be professional, personal or academically, as long as they illustrate your passion for Microsoft.Net. 

Things that make the difference are…

- Involvement in the .Net community,

- Having a blog, …

- Having a Website,

- Worked on prototypes

- Downloaded / Experimented with Beta Versions, (3.0, Silverlight …)

…

Anything that has to do with your interest in new .Net releases.

They are an established name on the market, known as professional experts in Microsoft. 

As No.1 in Australia they are listed as one of the Top 100 fastest growing companies in Australia.  They are looking for people that want to make a difference. 

Why join them? 

- Training, more than 20 days paid training

- Work from home

- More than just development, following training/ giving training, consulting and application development

- Have access to the best Microsoft network and knowledge there exist

- Work together, side by side, with MVP’s,

- Great rewards

- Competitive salary between 80K and 120K base (depending on your technical knowledge, experience and skills) 

- And much more !

I hope this information convinced you to apply, you can send your resume to cdekimpe @ trcinternational.com , please outline your achievements, community involvement, … or call me to address these by phone. My direct line is +61 2 8346 6717. 

Kind regards,
Caroline De Kimpe

___________________________________

Consultant

TRC Technology

Part of the TRC Group, incorporating TRC Search and TRC Technology.

Level 7, 275 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

P: +61 2 8346 6700
D: +61 2 8346 6717
F: +61 2 8346 6777

www.trcinternational.com

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I am a fan of the rich mobile application, you know the one. You install the software and it can work offline and online as needed.

Well I am running 3 of the more popular ones at the moment

Windows Mobile Live Search

Google Mobile Maps

Yahoo Go!

They all have their good points and bad points.

One thing they all do is provide mapping. They all connect to a GPS

I thought I would see how it mapped where I live.

As it so happens, my street has a dead-end. It is blocked off

Funnily enough only one of the 3 map show that the street is closed. Do'h!

Now, this isn't limited to the mobile maps though, as both VE and Google Maps show the street to NOT be a dead-end.

Good thing *I* know it's a dead end

Time for another look at the stats, so far I have looked at what operating system is visiting? and where are my readers coming from?, as well as looking at Keywords

This time, I'm getting a browser breakdown. Remember, this is looking just at browsers visiting my blog and doesn't include RSS subscribers

First, a breakdown of them all

Now a roll up of the main players

Yowzah!

Today, I thought I would look at the operating system stats of my blog readers.

These stats, as do the previous ones, represent those browsers coming directly to my little blog and not folks subscribing to the rss feed.

Who would have thought folks are still running Windows 2000? or even Windows 98??

I continue to be a bit self reflective.

Today, I look at where people are from, and it's good to see my Aussie friends are still interested in my ramblings

Perc. Country Name   35.00% United States 25.00% Australia 6.49% United Kingdom 5.14% Unknown - 4.19% Canada 2.97% Germany 2.03% Hong Kong 1.49% India 1.49% Singapore 1.22% Netherlands 1.08% Sweden 0.95% Romania 0.81% Norway 0.81% Korea, Republic Of 0.81% Malaysia 0.68% Japan 0.54% Poland 0.54% France 0.54% Spain 0.41% Kuwait 0.41% Taiwan 0.41% South Africa 0.41% New Zealand 0.41% United Arab Emirates 0.41% Greece 0.41% Italy 0.41% Ireland 0.41% Portugal 0.27% Hungary 0.27% Austria 0.27% Denmark 0.27% Switzerland 0.27% Belgium 0.27% Brazil 0.27% China 0.27% Sudan 0.27% Pakistan 0.27% Turkey 0.14% Croatia 0.14% Thailand 0.14% Egypt 0.14% Israel 0.14% Slovakia 0.14% Iceland 0.14% Mauritius 0.14% Viet Nam 0.14% Russian Federation 0.14% Indonesia 0.14% Bulgaria 0.14% Lithuania 0.14% Cyprus 0.14% Ukraine

My wife sent me an email this morning about a tv program called The Librarians which was shown on the ABC.

I went to the site and poked around and found this

I had to click ....

woohoo!!!