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Got 100 bucks to spare?
Monday, May 31, 2004 11:52 PM

My site of the day is ... WholesaleFossils.comI want my own fossils (of other animals lah) one day ...

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Donald Byrd @ the Half Note Cafe
Monday, May 31, 2004 12:18 PM

A classic album. A good buy for everyone. Everytime I listenthese classic albums, it reminds me of the moment when Im in the business class cabin on the super express train from Kyoto to Nara on the way to Kizugawadai. It's magic ... as I swished away

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One day down ... Six more to go
Monday, May 31, 2004 8:20 AM

Monday is almost over. Aftering working overhaul over the weekends, I got some work done to show to my supervisor. She asked how was I at the end of the meeting, I showed her my list of engagements for the week. She mentioned Im still not stressed enuff.Win

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一分钱一分获 (WAS: 1 cent money 1 cent gain)
Monday, May 31, 2004 5:18 AM

The above is a Chinese saying but I am unable to spell itin hanyu pingyin. Can anyone spell it in hanyu pinyin for me?Anyway, I went to this place in the city (near Vic Market, close to the Adult Entertainment shop) for a cheap haircut. Haven't been there

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Good bye healthy me .. good bye gym
Thursday, May 27, 2004 1:35 AM

I didn't realise but this morning visit to the gym is going to be my last one until I complete my thesis."Bernard, you got about only 4 more weeks to finish up the whole thing. You need to start look like a real Honours student, all stressed up and worked

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Lame Site of the Day
Wednesday, May 26, 2004 9:00 PM

Found this link from theOnion's newsletter.http://www.seewhogotfired.com/Ok, I was a bit bored so I checked out the link :P

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Too much coffee
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:53 AM

I hate coffee. I hate things that makes me substance dependent. I am drinking about 1 cup of coffee each day, just to be in the frame of mind to work.Why? Times like these, I hate IT ... IT (Technology) energises and interests me a lot at leisure but

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Werid Dreams
Sunday, May 23, 2004 10:39 PM

I don't usually dream but last night I had two. These are JUST dreams!One is about someone who is unsure how to break out the news that my family members had met with an inflight accident. It was really scary for me becos my family members are returning

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Is IT a Young Person's Game?
Saturday, May 22, 2004 11:21 PM

There have been a lot of media discussion about the quality and quantity of fathers' involvement in their family esp with their young children.One statement made in this article ("Father time" - The Age),a father working in the IT industry commented,

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Sat Afternoon @ the Park
Saturday, May 22, 2004 10:47 PM

Yesterday afternoon was spent in Andrie Park with the company of some friends. Pictueres here http://home.iprimus.com.au/bernardoh/theSpoke/Andrie_Park ;)

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An update on a Fri afternoon
Friday, May 21, 2004 5:13 AM

Haven't blogged for awhile but Im still reading everyone's blog with SharpReader.Thesis progress has halted becos of teaching, coursework studying, other uni admin responsiblities and the training stint in Queensland. And now, my supervisor is not too

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Rest Room
Tuesday, May 18, 2004 1:31 AM

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Queensland Pictures
Sunday, May 16, 2004 9:20 AM

Pictures from my recent Queensland trip. http://home.iprimus.com.au/bernardoh/QueenslandI have reduced the file size of these pictures by 90%.Best view with a broadband connection or in a LAN environment.

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Sunday morning in office
Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:43 AM

<whinging>Cant seem to snap out of a current phase of "feeling under the weather". Rest of the family is heading to China and Hong Kong for a short holiday.Currently alone in the office. There ain't anyone in office since Fri evening ... very unusual.

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Back from Gold Coast
Saturday, May 15, 2004 11:48 PM

I'm back in Melbourne after a long week of training in Gold Coast. There have been some travel dramas along the way. Sometimes I whined about things but I have to admit I have been rather blessed with opportunity to experince how it is like to be a road

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Sat morning in office
Friday, May 07, 2004 10:15 PM

Should be working hard on my CV, which is due in less than 2 hours time. But Im not :PPlaying Zero 7- “When it falls” on the earphones but removed it soon after ... nevertheless it is still playing on my desktop. I can still hear murmurs from my earphones.The

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MSDN Connection in Caulfield
Friday, May 07, 2004 8:42 AM

Gory details :)See http://home.iprimus.com.au/bernardoh/MSDN%20Connection/

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Sunday School
Thursday, May 06, 2004 10:07 AM

Little Mary was not the best student in Sunday School. Usually she slept through the class. One day the teacher called on her while she was napping, ''Tell me, Mary, who created the universe?'' When Mary didn't stir, little Johnny, an altruistic

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Odd spot
Monday, May 03, 2004 10:17 PM

A quarter of British couples interviewed about their big day said they did not have sex on the wedding night. Some put the lack of action down to alcohol, others blamed staying up too late.(Adapted from www.theage.com.au)Any comments?

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FASHION POLICE ;)
Monday, May 03, 2004 10:15 PM

Obasan catwalk .... kawaii ni =) *it looks like its from Taiwan, see the writings in the 2nd picture*

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The weekend that went by
Monday, May 03, 2004 12:58 AM

Spent the weekend (Sat and Sun) marking and remarking CSE3211 assignments, twice. There have been changes to the marking guide. Earlier, I left that I marked too hard on a particular section after a discussion with another tutor. Then there is the task

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Saturday in office
Saturday, May 01, 2004 11:43 AM

Spent the entire Saturday marking CSE3211 (Handheld App & OS) assignment ... 6 more to go.Went for mass in my parish church, a Sth African priest was celebrating mass this evening. Wah! First time, received communion from an African priest. This

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Last evening (30/4)
Saturday, May 01, 2004 1:53 AM

Last evening had our first get-together dinner with fellow Honours "squatters". Afterwhich, some of us went on and caught Kill Bill Vol.2 in Jam Factory.I cant wait for the combined DVD set of Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2For "gory" pictures of the dinner >>

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