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September 2004 - Posts

MSDNAA
Thursday, September 30, 2004 1:24 PM

Apart from Microsoft Student Ambassadors, how many people in the student community actually knows about MSDNAA?The MSDN Academic Alliance is an annual membership program for university departments that teach and utilize technology, such as computer science,

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Thank you for your interest in ...
Thursday, September 30, 2004 1:21 PM

My first job application rejection letter :P *Sigh*Dear Mr OhAPPLICATION FOR A CAREER IN THE ____________We acknowledge with thanks your application to join ____.The overwhelming response that we have received from many qualified applicants has indeed

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Its time to go ... Bernard
Thursday, September 30, 2004 2:36 AM

BeforeAfter (can you notice the difference?)Each time someone leaves the Honours Room, we will take their name out of the list :)

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Monash University - Faculty of Engineering Seminar
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 11:47 PM

Professor Hussain Al-Shahristani, University of Baghdad, President of the Iraqi Academy of Sciences is presenting a Faculty of Engineering Seminar entitled 'Moral responsibility of scientists and engineers in the age of WMD'.For background information

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Bernard is sick ...
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 1:06 PM

Woke up with a nasty throat and a bad bout of flu. My nose is pretty much blocked. Charisse advised me to stay off gym today, unfortunately I think its good advice.Anyway, because Im home all day, I had more time to read the dotnet mailing list which

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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
Tuesday, September 28, 2004 3:30 PM

Today is Mid Autumn Festival, a festival celebrated in many Asian countries such as China, Taiwan, HK, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.The origin of this festival can be found here.

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Happy Melb Boy ... *almost*
Monday, September 27, 2004 11:48 PM

Finally there is broadband internet connection at home!That means I can listen to all my fav Aussie radio programs :)

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Only in Singapore ....
Monday, September 27, 2004 3:59 PM

Only in Singapore where you can find a government linked company (Singapore Telecom) creating a blog site and encouraging people to blog. You reckon the people can really blog freely :PCheck it out! It has features like SMS/ MMS blogging which is still

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Have the browser wars been reignited?
Monday, September 27, 2004 9:22 AM

News.com has published a feature on a Google-branded browser based on Mozilla code and heavy use of JavaScript (yuck!). Similar approach undertaken to the creation of Gmail (good stuff!). Check it out! :)Oh btw, Im whoring Gmail invites, if you fancy

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Looking for something new?
Monday, September 27, 2004 9:12 AM

Looking for a new software to download and explore? There are heaps of interesting stuffs to download at Microsoft Research. There are some interesting tools to play especially with MSIL. Who knows one of these stuff features be featured in the next OS

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AHM/ Sheares Bridge Run 2004
Sunday, September 26, 2004 3:55 PM

This morning I went to complete a 5km run on Singapore Sheares Bridge. It was an event organised by the Army. It brought back lots of old memories when I completed my first half marathon ... I was so young and fit then ... Click here for more info

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AFL Grand Final 2004 in Singapore
Saturday, September 25, 2004 9:25 AM

Port Adelaide 113 bt Brisbane Lions 73 Just returned from an afternoon trip to a local pub where they were showing AFL Grand Final here in Singapore. It was a very thrilling and ultra close game for the first 3 quarters, somehow the Lions switched off

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Last Evening Lecture
Friday, September 24, 2004 1:25 AM

Last evening I attended a public lecture "Islamising Indonesia" organised by Asian Research Institute. Initially, the increasing emphasis of Islam in Indonesian political parties is a disturbing trend. These days it is hard to spot the difference between

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Things to do during this time
Thursday, September 23, 2004 3:50 PM

Since I am not employed at the moment. I have began compiling a list of things to do. These include:a) Learn how to driveb) Train to run a longer distance beyond the present 5kmc) Catch up on my leisure readings. I have bought 4 books to read during my

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Win XP SP2 Pains
Thursday, September 23, 2004 6:31 AM

I have installed XP SP 2 on my Tablet PC and it worked like a charm. However I have installed SP2 on my sister's machine twice and SP2 killed her machine. Initially I refused to believe SP2 killed her machine the first time around. But on the 2nd attempt,

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Life with Dialup
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 2:51 PM

It's pretty hard to blog regularly with a dialup account. Plus it VERY expensive to be on dialup in Singapore ... on the note, what's cheap in Singapore? Mmmm .. air is still free .. but the quality is decreasing :(Nevertheless, I usually try to read

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Blah Blah Blah 22 Sep 04
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 9:29 AM

This afternoon I went to sign up for Sheares Bridge Run happening this Sunday, I had also registered myself for a public lecture organised by Asia Research Institute (NUS) this coming Thurday. The lecture is going to be presented by a former professor

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Coolie for the Day
Wednesday, September 22, 2004 8:56 AM

This afternoon I experienced how it was like to be a coolie, well kinda. My family trade is running electrical appliances such as radio, TV, washing machines etc. Well today on the way to pick up my freight from Changi Airport Cargo complex, I followed

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Introducing Monash Caulfield SA
Monday, September 20, 2004 3:31 AM

Just wanna introduce everyone to my good friend, Leona who has taken over my old position as Monash Caulfield Student Ambassador. Check out her dog ... I mean her blog and leave a nice comment, k :)

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Bjork's Medulla - Review
Monday, September 20, 2004 3:25 AM

The new Bjork's album just like most of her latter albums is not meant for the en mass. Medulla is Bjork's latest avant garde album. If you are drawn to her originalities in Vespertine and Homogenic, Medulla will reward you handsomely with its unique

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My Last 48 Hours in Melbourne
Monday, September 20, 2004 12:16 AM

These pictures are taken during my last 48 hours in Melbourne.Damn :P I forgot to take a picture of my excess luggage ticket! 14kg extra - $210 bucks!http://home.pacific.net.sg/~bernardoh/Last_48_in_Melb/

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19/9 Weekend Recap
Sunday, September 19, 2004 3:49 PM

It has been a very busy weekend. I have finally bought myself a gym membership at California Fitness @ Raffles (within Singapore Central Business District about 10mins from home by train). I was happy with the purchase but I had some lingering thoughts

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Friday 17/9 Blog Entry
Friday, September 17, 2004 11:12 AM

Today was another busy day. In the morning, I went to NTU (on the west end of S'pore) to use their lab facility. It is my sister's university. It is a big place as compared to Caulfield.I'm not sure how its size in comparison to Clayton campus. Later

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Visiting Fellow to NTU
Friday, September 17, 2004 3:08 AM

Alright, I have not quite earn the right to be referred as a visiting fellow. But that's beside the point. But the idea of being an academic ain't such a big idea. Being in an environment constantly intellectually challenged and visiting universities

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How was my day/ Day 1 in Singapore
Thursday, September 16, 2004 10:53 PM

Shit weatherShit furnitureShit lifestyle without a gym membershipShit communication cos Im on dialup and no mobile lineGreat audio system but in a shit location of the room,cant move the audio system because of the shit furnitures around. Hello people,

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A Foreigner in My Own Country
Thursday, September 16, 2004 10:38 AM

I feel like a foreigner in Singapore just like an expatriate in a new landexcept Im not enjoying a honeymoon period and experiencing a lot of stress.

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Last Blog Entry in Monash Caulfield CSSE Honours Room
Thursday, September 16, 2004 3:09 AM

Just returned from the gym. Say my farewell to the gym people too .. sighThis is my last blog entry from my desk here in Honours Room 172.19.75.36So long desk ... so long Honours Room.I gonna miss this place so much.12.52pm, B3.50 CSSE Honours Room

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Korean BBQ Niteout - 11 Sep 04
Monday, September 13, 2004 2:02 AM

Here are the pictures folks,http://www.eternalday.com/bernard/farewell/ Thanks for making it good nite out :) I hope everyone had fondmemories of that nite too. Domo arigato gozaimasu.Thanks Ah Ling san for hosting these pictures.

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Hi, how are you .. ti ti ti
Sunday, September 12, 2004 9:22 AM

Originally I want to entitle this post as "Caulfield CSSE Honours Student Spotlight #1". Then I thought it was boring and so decided to change its title.The first Caulfield CSSE Honours student to be put on theSpoke's spotlight is Shelvia Wijaya. As mentioned

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1.29pm in Honours Room
Sunday, September 12, 2004 3:46 AM

Last evening, I had a fantastic night out with a group of friends over in a Korean BBQ restaurant in the city near Chinatown.I think I should do some "advertising" for this restaurant cos the lady boss provides some nice touches, otherwise it would be

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Progressive Sounds Hero Spotlight
Thursday, September 09, 2004 10:58 AM

I was listening to Chris Fortier's album ("Compiled and Mixed" from the Bedrock label) doing my research on Windows Servers solutions. There is this particular track that really shine among the rest (very brilliant tracks on their own, thanks

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Bernard in the Media (in print and on screen)
Thursday, September 09, 2004 9:31 AM

Hey, your's truly was featured in The Australian - IT Business section on Sep 7 2004.http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,10665524%5e24170%5e%5enbv%5e24169,00.htmlDarn ... I wanted to say more but she cut me short ;)Yesterday morning, I (among

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Oh's Happy Day ...
Thursday, September 09, 2004 7:59 AM

Went to the gym this afternoon and ran 5km. Timing was not fantastic .. 19:13 but I was going for distance not time.Happiness is when you commit yourself to a new goal and work for it.

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The Journey of a Resume in Microsoft
Thursday, September 09, 2004 12:53 AM

Gretchen penned an interesting post on resume consideration submission in Microsoft. Quoted, "Once your resume is submitted to our database we are able to search for you for specific position to which you applied or positions that may be a match

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Thesis Submitted
Wednesday, September 08, 2004 9:30 AM

I have finally submitted my thesis this afternoon.What a relief ... now more projects to tackle.

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It is done ... 9.9/10
Tuesday, September 07, 2004 7:50 PM

Magnificat anima mea Dominum;Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo,Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae; ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen ejus,Et misericordia ejus

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Europe and Italy
Tuesday, September 07, 2004 1:08 AM

Not sure about your country ... but I think the Italians and Singaporeans are pretty similiar.Bar, can I have one grande skinny soy caffe latte with double shot of espresso thick form on the top.http://www.infonegocio.com/xeron/bruno/italy.html

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A NEW .NET Mailing List for Students
Saturday, September 04, 2004 1:13 PM

Recently, I have subscribed to a new .NET related mailing specially for students. It is a very new mailing list and I think many of theSpoke bloggers might be interested in this opportunity.Say hi when you are in the list so that I know

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I'm troubled ...
Saturday, September 04, 2004 7:38 AM

I just want to say I am very troubled by the whole Russian school hostage.Firstly, the involvement of school kids. We are not talking about teenages, 16-18 etc. We are talking about toodlers and young children. They should NEVER be put of such a situation

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Quiet time in office
Friday, September 03, 2004 1:58 PM

Currently listening to Dindi by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto from this album. It is a beautiful album, so smoothing, so situable for quiet evening reflection.Nights Of Quiet Stars by Antonio Carlos Jobim, part of Verve's Quiet Now series.

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Software Agents @ Work :)
Thursday, September 02, 2004 4:18 AM

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For Geeks Only :)
Thursday, September 02, 2004 4:08 AM

http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/frustrations/5aa9/Got it? 'Nuff said.

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How to find the Internet Explorer Binary
Thursday, September 02, 2004 1:51 AM

Need to launch a web browser (IE/Firefox etc) from your app?Raymond Chen has an short article about it here from his blog. Basically, it's about ShellExecute stuff and how to launch the user's default browser from your app.

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Microsoft Technical Recruiting
Thursday, September 02, 2004 1:50 AM

The Technical Recruiting Staff @ MS had a live chat session recently.Click on here for the transcript of the chat session.

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User Pay Model
Thursday, September 02, 2004 1:41 AM

Officially my honours candidature ended in last semester. But as everyone knows from my blog, I not quite done with it yet. Although I am still an official student of the University since I am not enrolled in any specific units, I am not entitled to any

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Bikutorii Beta 1 Release Candidate
Wednesday, September 01, 2004 10:49 PM

Last evening at 1909, I have just submitted the first draft of my entire thesis to both of my supervisors. Previously they have read each chapter individually, now they are getting the lot. It's strange but epiNole (are you psychic? what is my final

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Some of my fav blogs
Wednesday, September 01, 2004 10:48 PM

The Old New Thing http://blogs.msdn.com/oldnewthing/Rss.aspx - Raymond Chen Raymond Chen is a developer on the Windows team since 1992. In his blog, he talks aboutalot about the technical design process in MS. It is not a .NET blog. Good stuff notgartner.com

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