Australia Day threw this week's weigh-in out by a day. Not to mention going camping meant huge temptation with Ice Creams, Donuts, Bacon & Eggs, and of course, beer, cider, and rum. Still last week was also a huge week for exercise. 3 sessions of...

Late breaking news: I’ve managed to secure some places for UG Leads and MVPs at the Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) Summit Welcome Reception to be held on Tuesday 29 th January . The Summit presents an opportunity for you to meet and connect...

Some of you may know that like many people in our industry, over the last couple of years (well, ok, decade) I've struggled with controlling an increasing mass. That's body mass. So, in the spirit of the new year, and taking total accountability for the...

My 2nd to last post was about my great new laptop, the Toshiba Portege R500. You'll remember I commented on all of the features it has which the new Macbook Air is missing. That despite the marginal difference in thickness, and less weight. Yet, of course...

So on Tuesday night we had a true Geekfest. No agenda, no presentations, no plan, simply a bunch of enthusiasts with their favourite toys. In this case mobile gadgets. The theme was "Nostalgia Swap Meet." As ever in these types of meetings,...

On Monday I took delivery of my new work laptop. A Toshiba Portege R500 . Despite being ridiculed by my boss for getting a 'wimps' machine, I chose this computer because of certain irresistible promises: Low weight - good for all the flying and travel...

The "2008 Wave Launch" aka Heroes Happen Here 2008, is almost upon us. There'll be Customer and Partner events at all of the major cities, beginning with Sydney at the end of February. However, I want to direct you to a greater happening, with...

The HTC TyTN II is still the best phone/PDA I've used to-date, and without it I feel like I'm simply incomplete. More so at the moment as my watch is (not) in for repair, so I need the PPC even to tell the time. Unfortunately I left it in my car on NYE...