Quick note for anyone using the Nokia 5800 (which I highly recommend) - get the browser Opera Mini as a supplement to the built-in browser. I've found the built-in one is often fine, but on some sites (e.g. Livejournal, gmail) it works on wireless but not on 3G whereas Opera works always. It doesn't do Flash as well as the built-in browser, though ( Read more... )

I'm about to sign up for iiNet naked DSL over in Melbourne - do any of you iiBorgers get any, like, advantage from signing someone up, or should I just click 'buy now' on the website? Dan :)

I just did an ENTIRE job application for a fairly serious Vic government job in 24 minutes beginning to end ( Read more... )

omg I'm actually really excited about this one - I don't know the result yet, and I hate daylight saving with a passion - and I have a simple faith in the ability of West Australian voters to go "NO! We don't want change!". Which for once counts in my favour ( Read more... )

Cheers prk :)

I'm delighted to report that I've found a place to live :) It meets all the requirements I set out in proper manifestation style 6 months ago in Perth, including a view of the city ( Read more... )

I occasionally muse about the rhythm of the research process. It's particularly present for me at the moment with my research assistant job at RMIT (see ** below for a quick summary of what I'm up to ( Read more... )

I'm wanting to get internet at home. Which is now in Melbourne, of course. Can anyone recommend a good provider/plan for home broadband? I have *no* interest in having a landline phone, just want fast internet and a fairly decent limit (>20G). Cheers, Dan ( Read more... )

Went to a great Tibetan restaurant in Northcote last night - the one on High St, just up from the corner of Separation St. Great food, great vibe, cheap wine. It's my new favourite place.

Of course, I also had some very spicy dishes there, and today I've got a touch of the Dalai Lama's revenge ;) Now you know.

I think that the greatest privilege I tend to squander is the ability to tell the truth with little consequence ( Read more... )