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July 2005 - Posts

Is America the World's 97-lb. Weakling?
Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:20 PM

I was browsing the magazine aisle in Kinokuniya this morning when I glanced upon this headline article on Fortune Magazine ("Is America the World's 97-lb. Weakling?"). I think it's pretty interesting read. The article discussed about the current

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Martin Fowler's Blog
Sunday, July 31, 2005 10:46 AM

Just found out Martin Fowler is mantaining a software enginnering focused blog. Martin Fowler is an author and a famous speaker on software architecture, specialized on Object-Oriented analysis and design, UML, Patterns, and agile software development

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Sunday Afternoon Listen
Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:18 AM

This arvo as I was mucking around ABC Classic Online as usual, I picked up a repeated broadcast of Margaret Throsby's interview with Petria Thomas (windows media audio). Petria Thomas won last year's Olympic 100m butterfly, 4x100m free relay

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Fri Read
Saturday, July 30, 2005 2:16 AM

Anyway, I have the question in my mind and I hope you guys would pick up this thread and response to it. When it comes to newsletter or emails, do you prefer text only or HTML (and other rich mediums esp Rich Text etc)? I prefer plain old text. What about

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Go LJ and Team
Friday, July 29, 2005 12:21 AM

Good luck LJ and her team from Taiwan! Your team has proven once it's among the best with credentials from Imagine Cup (IC) Philippines Final 2004, IC Taiwan Finals 2004 and this year's IC Taiwan Finals 2005 ...Next stop, Yokohama, Imagine Cup 2005

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有苦難言
Thursday, July 28, 2005 4:40 PM

For times like this, I hope to find solace in the phrase below."For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11I think I will need to "meet" the Big

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Bumper Blog Entry
Thursday, July 28, 2005 12:43 AM

Interesting Microsoft/Software Enginnering Articles/Sites Freshly Picked For Your Enjoyment and Personal Improvement1. Protecting passwords (The Age) The increase in identity theft has prompted two Stanford University professors to develop software

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Taking a Step Back ... Before Moving Forth
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 3:47 PM

While I was in the showers, so much technical links and other content I was to share with you guys. Instead of just typing them out as it flashes in my mind. Which would result in incohesive piece of writing and would not make much sense. I'm going to

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Offbeat News
Sunday, July 24, 2005 9:23 AM

Sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction.Finger food not so tasty for US inmate (ABC News Online)A California prison inmate has sued a Florida food packager after biting into a human fingertip in one of its packaged vegetarian meals.Blair's beauty

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Melbourne - A Place of Diversity
Sunday, July 24, 2005 6:46 AM

(The Age) The faces at Flinders Street Station, Wednesday lunchtime, reflect a diverse city whose history is marked by migration. Photo: Cathryn TremainWith the recent migrant communities related social tension at the back of my mind. I found this article

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Blog Kenna Hacked!
Friday, July 22, 2005 11:55 PM

Xiaxue's blog (Wendy Chong) a much publicised Singaporean online journal hosted on Blogspot was recently hacked. See "My blog got hacked". The local daily quoted her saying "I felt so helpless. My blog is my biggest achievement in life, and losing it

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From the Catholic Liturgy
Thursday, July 21, 2005 4:41 PM

I attended mass this evening. It was one of those days that I had a strong desire to worship God and I had to attend mass. Anyway, today the priest used one of my favourite mass prefaces that goes like this, "You have no need of our praise, yet our

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Half Marathon 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005 5:40 AM

7.50am - Flipping the papers at home leisurely until I saw an advertisement for this year's Singapore Marathon. The registration roadshow is held at Raffles Place from 8am. Dashed to the train station.8.01am - Hopped onto a packed MRT train to Raffles

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Another Day in the Antz Farm
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 5:46 AM

Junge, war heute ein langer und eifriger Tag. Aber ich, den schließlich ich die Anweisung entfaltet erhielt, der, ist eine andere im Beutel. Weiß ich nicht wirklich, was zum blog über. Ein guter Freund verläßt Singapur. Ich denke

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Price of Coffee @ Starbucks
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:35 AM

A tall skinny latte in Singapore's Starbucks cost $5.00. That seems like a lot of money when a regular mixed rice meal cost $2.50. Btw, have you heard of the Economist's Latte Index (CNN Money)?

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What Kind Coffee Are You?
Monday, July 18, 2005 11:50 PM

You are a Black Coffee At your best, you are: low maintenance, friendly, and adaptableAt your worst, you are: cheap and angstyYou drink coffee when: you can get your hands on itYour caffeine addiction level: high What Kind of Coffee Are

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Today's Practice Run
Monday, July 18, 2005 1:25 AM

Got up at 5am this morning. Spent a good part of the morning chatting with LJ on Messenger. Left for Sentosa about 7am. There was already a good crowd amass at the meeting point. My rough estimate was a crowd of 50+. The training event setup was pretty

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US students get a feel for IT research at Monash
Sunday, July 17, 2005 3:09 PM

Five science undergraduate students from the US are spending their summer holiday exploring the use of IT in scientific research as part of an international collaboration with Monash. Full story

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The Real Run?
Sunday, July 17, 2005 3:16 AM

New Balance Real Run 2005 - 6k road, 1.6k sand, 2.4k trailI am thinking, should I register for this event? Its only 10km,I have done 10ks a couple of times. I am just a bit apprehensive about doing it because I had suffered a case of bad injury on

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Your Training Starts Tomorrow ...
Saturday, July 16, 2005 9:31 PM

Yup! Thanks for your kind words and support even from the couch :) I have registered for the event. Hey, it's only 10k! What's the worst that can happen? If I can't run anymore, just walk back all the way to the finish line.I hope that wouldn't happened.

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Attractive Single American Male Seeking ...
Friday, July 15, 2005 10:37 PM

No prize for guessing who's the next Class 95 Blind Date participant?...........scroll down................on second thought, are you sure?.................this is your last chance to look elsewhere.....ok! you had your chance to turn back ..........presenting

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0512
Wednesday, July 13, 2005 9:53 AM

Got up at 0512 this morning and headed of to gym for a 7k run. It was a decent run with my new shoes. During my run I was thinking about my career path. Should I go for a 100% developer position, since I really enjoy software enginnering? I wished I could

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Enterprise Library June 2005
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 3:24 AM

The June Update to Enterprise Library has just been released. Find out more details and download the June 2005 Enterprise Library. What is the Enterprise Library? Enterprise Library is a collection of seven reusable and extensible application blocks

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A Surprise Visit
Monday, July 11, 2005 11:54 PM

This evening, Charisse and myself meet up with LJ for dinner before she heads back for Taiwan tomorrow afternoon. It was a last-minute arranged event. We had wanton noodles for dinner and had our after-dinner drinks and dessert at Coffee Bean and Tea

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Winkey Shortcuts
Sunday, July 10, 2005 12:54 AM

I have complied a short document of some very useful Windows Key (winkey) shortcuts which I have used. Hope they can improve your Windows experience.Winkey ShortcutsHave a good weekend.Now listening:Net Classics with Bob Maynard

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Aftermath of the London Bombing & VB .NET Position in AU
Friday, July 08, 2005 2:52 PM

"This was not a terrorist attack against the mighty and the powerful; it is not aimed at presidents or prime ministers; it was aimed at ordinary working class Londoners, black and white, Muslim and Christians, Hindu and Jew, young and old, indiscriminate

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One that Got Away
Friday, July 08, 2005 2:49 PM

Thunderbird spam detection had so far worked perfect for me. But this evening, one spam managed to get away from the detection and landed in my inbox.I just laughed *I acknowledged that I have a werid sense of humour* when I saw that mail. I was thinking,

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Singapore Enters Into A Heightened State of Alert
Thursday, July 07, 2005 11:01 PM

With aftermath report of the tragic London transport network bombing (see London rocked by terror attacks - BBC), Singapore's city centre enter into a heightened state of alert (see Singapore enhances security after London blast - Xinhua).

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Bush challenges EU on farm subsidies
Tuesday, July 05, 2005 4:15 PM

Bush challenges EU on farm subsidies (ABC News)George Bush has thrown down a challenge to Europe on the eve of the G8 meeting in Scotland, promising to drop America's farm subsidies if the European Union does the same....Ber: Mr Bush, as the President

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Another of the Twelve Apostles Falls
Sunday, July 03, 2005 10:36 AM

Ber's Background: One of the Twelve Apostles, a much loved attraction along the famed Great Ocean Road of Victoria has just crumbed.Another of the famous Twelve Apostles limestone structures off Victoria's coast has collapsed, leaving only eight still

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Congrats Ms Williams!
Sunday, July 03, 2005 12:41 AM

Venus Rises Once Again in WimbledonCongratulation, Ms William. I was barracking for you during the match.Venus Williams became Wimbledon champion for the third time with an epic win over Lindsay Davenport in the longest-ever women's final. Read "Williams

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Dynamics of Consumption
Saturday, July 02, 2005 4:02 PM

Recently I have been buying quite a few new items. This recent consumption spree is partly influenced by the recent Great Singapore Sale. If you really think about it, buying an item is really consist of several processes, at least for me :)Anyway on

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Introducing a new member in the family
Saturday, July 02, 2005 2:46 PM

Mizuno Wave Mercury IVHoped I made a right choice. I wanted to buy the ASICS Kayanox XI @ $166 (seems like a steal) but Lim Leong (a mate since army bootcamp days) urged me to try out Mizuno. He said that Mizuno shoes are better value for money. Well,

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Melbourne 774
Saturday, July 02, 2005 2:54 AM

It's Saturday! It's footy weekend!For some strange but pleasant reason, the current ABC Classic FM live stream is broadcasting ABC Melbourne 774 (local radio, which is usually not avaliable on the Internet). Right now, the footy show is now on and the

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En Hao and Selena Wedding Dinner
Saturday, July 02, 2005 2:01 AM

Last evening was a joyous occasion for the entire family as Selena (the first grandchild) married her university sweetheart, En Hao after many years of relationship. I was performing the MC duty together with Shuxian (one of Selena's close junior college

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Great Stuff from ABc Classic FM Online
Saturday, July 02, 2005 1:26 AM

Those who have been reading my blog for awhile knows that I love classical music. It is my heartfelt pleasure to share with you two new precious resources from ABC Classic.1. Australian Chamber Music Competition From Thursday 30 June until Sunday 3 July

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Hacker cracks Google's video code
Friday, July 01, 2005 5:59 PM

The Norwegian who became a hacker hero for developing software to unlock copy-protection codes on DVD movies said he needed only one day to crack Google's new video viewer. .. check out "Hacker cracks Google's video code" from The Age IT Section.

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Watch out, Google! Here comes Microsoft
Friday, July 01, 2005 5:56 PM

...Last November Britain's New Scientist magazine reported that Microsoft's new search engine, which is currently under development, had caught up technically with Google. Its software experts gave MSN Search high marks for quick retrieval of data, for

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Mr Bill Gates - Welcome
Friday, July 01, 2005 12:40 AM

http://www.microsoft.com/singapore/billgateslive/default.mspxWelcome to Singapore, Mr Gates.

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