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Michael Kordahi , aka Delicate Genius , is asking for Geek Origin Stories . How can I not contribute to this worthy cause…… The year  was 1981, and my high school, CBC StKilda ,  got a fancy new Cromenco computer system. I was asked to man the computer lab by my math teacher, Mrs Fagin, and...

At Tech.Ed, I was interviewed by Builder AU about a bunch of different things. These interviews are now starting to see the light of day This first interview has me sharing my 'blog secrets' Talking blogs with Frank Arrigo It feels so long ago..... Technorati Tags: BuilderAU , Blogging , Frank Arrigo...

Gosh, I haven't posted since Thursday . Can you believe that? It's been a pretty crazy couple of days - so let me break it down for you. On Friday at Tech.Ed, I had a chalk talk session . I was going to use it to update folks on my next job , as well as tell a few stories, such as The Mambo Shirt A tale...

Those wacky Builder.AU guy are running around the TechEd expo hall, doing those 'funny' talking head videos. They caught me going to get a bottle of water from the fridge, and caught on video Nick Hodge , Trika and Rigo . Can't wait to see the results! Technorati tags: TechEd , Tech.Ed , BuilderAU

I got an email from a Tech.Ed attendee this week listing the Tech.Ed Parties (and believe it or not, his name is David ) 1995 - Sydney (Party in Conv Centre) 1996 - Brisbane (Movie World) 1997 - Melbourne (Crown Casino + Movie) 1998 - Sydney (Sega World) 1999 - Brisbane (Dreamworld) 2000 - Cairns (Mad...

A wonderful moment on the TechEd Expo floor. The three Guest Editors on TechTalkBlogs met for the first time and Nick Hodge was there to record the moment From left to right: Elaine Van Bergen Lorraine Young Bronwen Zande I still reckon they are like the PowerPuff Girls Technorati tags: TechEd , TechTalkBlogs

Folks have asked me to share the LOLCats from the opening Tech.Ed Keynote Here's they are Kick back Problem-solve Observe Get hands-on Discover Confront Concentrate Achieve Relax But try not to overdo it. Technorati tags: LOLCat , TechEd , Tech.Ed

Day 1 of TechEd is behind and Day 2 is about to start. (Picture by Damian Edwards - thx Damo, or should I say Tech.Ed ) Yesterday was a whirlwind, from the opening keynote , to hosting the blogging panel , a number of media interviews and then "Ask The Experts" in the evening. It's all a blur. Good thing...

Just getting ready before the final run through of the Tech.Ed Opening Keynote. I'm feeling nervous. Butterflies in the tummy kind of nervous. I have been given my Tech.Frank stickers for distribution I will be located at the Dev'Garten in the Expo Hall - so if you want a sticker of me, you have to seek...

For those who can't make it to Tech.Ed this year, we have something special - Virtual Tech.Ed For those attending, make sure you check out the FishBowl Technorati tags: TechEd , Tech.Ed , Virtual TechEd

Just in case there are any doubts Pretty cool, huh? Technorati tags: Frank Arrigo , Find Frank , TechEd , Tech.Ed

I have a special guest at Tech.Ed Some Rigo stories Proud Dad Moment Observing a new Windows Vista User Installing Windows Vista RC1 OMG - The router died 'Rigo will be happy Technorati tags: Frank Arrigo , Rigo , TechEd , Tech.Ed

MikeFitz has put together another Tech.Ed LOLCat . Thanks Mike Wait until you see what I have planned for the Tech.Ed Keynote on Wednesday, mwahahahah Technorati tags: TechEd , LOLCat , Tech.Ed

I'm getting ready to head to the Gold Coast for this year's Tech.Ed. I'm quite anxious and apprehensive at the moment. I have a number of duties at this year's event - I'm leading the panel at the Blogger Lunch , I am doing a Chalk Talk , I am working the booth, I'm doing some press interviews. It will...

Folks have asked me how do they register for the Blogger's Lunch . Follow these simple steps, and you can't go wrong. Log onto Commnet Select the My Profile menu item under MeetingPoint Home menu option Check "I want to attend the Blogger's Lunch" Don't forget to add your blog url It should look something...

This year at Tech.Ed AU we're holding a lunchtime panel on Web2.0 and Social Networking for attendees who are bloggers. The lunch is taking place Wednesday 8 August , at 12.45pm . Discussion would be highly interactive with the blogger audience and will cover: Web 2.0 and Social Networking panel What...

I couldn't have made something up like this. I wonder if the release will make it to the local Microsoft Australia Press Pass First time ever Tech.Ed AU sells out prior to doors opening Tickets to the hottest IT educational experience of the year snatched up three weeks in advance Sydney , Australia...

We warned you Technorati tags: TechEd , Tech.Ed

More data surfing. So far, we have looked at the Names of Tech.Ed 2007 and the male/female distribution , and comparing this year's Tech.Ed with the last 2. Now, let's look at where folks are coming from. 2007 2006 2005 ACT 12.84% 12.11% 13.25% NSW 27.21% 41.55% 23.39% NT 0.39% 0.43% 0.82% QLD 23.87...

More data surfing. On Friday, I looked at the Names of Tech.Ed 2007 I had a few comments for the top female names. Here's something even be interesting. The number of Ms, Mrs and Miss has slowly increased over the past 3 years. Title/Salutation 2007 2006 2005 Mr 90.0% 89.4% 93.2% Ms 5.0% 4.4% 3.8% Mrs...

I've been poking around in the registration data, as I have done for past Tech.Eds Here's a look at the top 10 names of registered attendees, with a comparison of the past 2 years as well. 2007 2006 2005 1 David David David 2 Andrew Michael Andrew 3 Peter Andrew Michael 4 Paul Peter Paul 5 John John...

We only have about 200 tickets left for Tech.Ed – We will sell out in the next few days Berno has an awesome post if you need any encouragement : Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Be At Tech.Ed 2007 Technorati tags: TechEd , Tech.Ed

Another video featuring me, with some more faux Shakespeare. macbeth.ed Video: macbeth.ed Is this a Tech.Ed I see before me, The mark toward my hand? Come, let me attend thee:-- I have thee not yet, and yet I see thee close. Art thou a feeding of the mind, a true creation, Proceeding from the geek obsessed...

See Frank make a fool of himself Hamlet.ed Hamlet.ed To Geek or not to Geek, that is the question. 'Tis nobler in the mind to be there And gather tools of outrageous fortune, To make your mark in a sea of learning By partaking, networking, growing To geek: to be Technorati tags: Frank Arrigo , TechEd...