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Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:44 PM

For some strange reasons, this week’s my Hotmail/ Live Mail account was literally bombarded with spam. At one point, I was getting like 8 pharmaceutical/ prescription drugs related spam. Mind you these are not lexicon engineered and image embedded

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Still Running ...
Sunday, July 30, 2006 5:01 PM

In case anyone is wondering, I still kept my passion for running and fitness in general. This month, I will be running the the City to Surf event on Aug 13. It is a 14km journey from the City CBD to Bondi. I plan to use the City to Surf as my warm

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Jesper is Leaving the Building
Sunday, July 30, 2006 3:11 PM

(Via Kleefy's blog) Last Friday, Jesper Johansson announced his decision to leave Microsoft to join Amazon as the Principal Security Program Manager. Tech.Ed Australia 2006 will be our last chance to see the dynamic security duo - Jesper and Steve in

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Tech.Ed 2006 Agenda Online
Sunday, July 30, 2006 3:10 PM

(Via Kleefy's blog) You can preview the Australia Tech.Ed 2006 agenda via RSS.

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Student Day Akan Datang!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:31 PM

Student Day is getting closer day by day ... I have approved the comms concept, storyboard and artwork and I can't wait for the site to go live and publicise it. Meanwhile I have been busy with the logistic side of event management like getting arranging

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Hey Stalker! This is Where I Work!
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:37 PM

Hey stalker, thanks to Windows Live Local, now you get aerial shot of my work place. Don't forget to check out the new Live Local features now available in Australia! Street address lookup Driving directions Detailed street network

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Consumer Culture in Higher Education
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:35 AM

The general theme for this week's The Australian Higher Education (HE) is on the increasing trend of user-pay model towards HE as the Govt reduces its contribution to cost of a tertiary education. Students demand value for money Fees bring customer

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Positive Work Ethics Quote
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:55 PM

Man is happy only as he finds work worth doing -- and does it well. -- E. Merrill Root (1895-1973) American Writer

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A Weekend in the Country - Gloucester Chill Out Day 2006
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:23 PM

Last weekend, I was over in the country NSW - Gloucester for their annual winter fair - Chill Out Day. Valda, our Microsoft receptionist organised a raffles ticket draw to raise funds for the local Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital invited me to come

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Student Day Draft Agenda dtd 240706
Monday, July 24, 2006 4:14 PM

D R A F T · A G E N D A Time Session Speaker 0920 Registration 0950 Host Welcome - Housekeeping Berno 1000 Opening Address - Title TBAAgenda: Graduate employment overview, trends, changing job landscape, market forcast, roles

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Meet the AU DPE Tech.Ed Meego Family
Monday, July 24, 2006 3:50 PM

Meet the AU DPE Tech.Ed Meegos Family (now in a wmv format near you)

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Movin' to the Country
Friday, July 21, 2006 6:04 PM

Movin to the country,Gonna eat a lot of peachesMovin to the country,Gonna eat me a lot of peachesMovin to the country,Gonna eat a lot of peaches Presidents Of The United States Of America - Peaches

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Where's Gretchen?
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:31 PM

There she is .... JobSyntax and this is where it all began! How this blog slipped past my radar in the first place?

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Work-Life Balance
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:26 PM

Maintaining a work-life balance is tough and it's more tough if you are doing something you love and at the same time evaluating one's career options. Does anyone have any guiding rule in making such decisions?

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Linked In
Wednesday, July 19, 2006 6:22 PM

I have just joined the LinkedIn bandwagon after I learnt that someone got hired into Microsoft (read: FTE) recently thru this site. If you are on it, let's make the connection. Search for Bernard Oh and see you on the other side.

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Buying Your Competitors Keywords
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:06 AM

From The Australian IT "Rivals ring the bell on Dell ads": Toshiba says it's unethical and Acer is threatening to sue over Dell's latest Google AdWords campaign. The two notebook vendors allege Dell is directing customers searching for their brands to

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Students Upbeat on IT Jobs Opportunities
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 10:48 AM

Ber: With the current IT bloom and skills shortages, fresh Australian IT graduates are looking forward to better employment opportunities and higher remunerations. Choose and remain in IT, 'nuff said --- From the Australian IT: ROD McCutcheon, in his

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Who is Wolfgang?
Tuesday, July 18, 2006 9:20 AM

I really wonder who is Wolfgang? Is he a person? A codename for a social commentary project? A blog based urban art?The author of this blog whines all day about his fleas infested apartment and how the world and everyone else seems to against him.

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Good luck, Leona
Monday, July 17, 2006 3:45 PM

Leona Teng, my good friend from Uni has accepted a role in Canberra, following the end of her internship in Microsoft Solution Development Centre. Her last day in Microsoft was last Friday (14/7). Good luck in Canberra, Leona. I'm positive, we will

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OZ IC Team News in AU Chinese Daily
Friday, July 14, 2006 10:13 AM

The success of the local Imagine Cup Finals made it into the Australian Chinese Daily on 11 July 06. Well done, boys! Go make us proud!

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Get Your Personalised Tech.Ed 2006 Meego
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 9:42 PM

Tech.Ed 2006 is around the corner and tickets are fast selling and limited! Get your personalised free Tech.Ed Meego here! T e c h . B e r n o

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'Wanna trade a paper clip for a house?'
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 11:31 PM

My friend Siewling recently forwarded me this incredible blog 'one read paper clip'. It narrates how a guy was able to trade a simple red paper clip for a house. Amazin'! Related: Blogger asks, 'Wanna trade a paper clip for a house?' (News.com)

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Am I in Australia or England?
Monday, July 10, 2006 12:54 PM

This morning, I noticed that I have been working along side lots of British nationals since I started my job here in Sydney. Now I am able toconfidently detect and understand a British accent when speaking to someone new. Such is an added bonus

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Beautiful People Head Start in Brainpower Tests
Monday, July 10, 2006 8:26 AM

A study indicates that good-looking candidates do better in exams than their more homely rivals, write David Smith and Will Iredale (The Australian). Berno: I must admit I was caught by surprised by the findings, what about you?

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Proposed Student Day Agenda 090706
Sunday, July 09, 2006 11:39 PM

Have you heard about this year's Student Day? Student Day will be held on 22 Aug 2006 in Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre (Windows Live Local), Darling Harbour. It is a free event specially created for the students and academic staff (teachers,

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Don't Look Back in Anger
Sunday, July 09, 2006 9:52 PM

If you ever feel intense moments of disappointment and anger over certain setbacks, I recommend you take a step back and read this article "Setbacks are for Comebacks" before you continue "feeding" your anger.I reckon you will feel more calm, able to

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FY07 Company Kick Off
Thursday, July 06, 2006 11:47 PM

Today I had the opportunity to attend the company FY07 kick off held at the Star City Ballroom. It was an amazing sight to see so many MS Australia staff members (including branches) gathered under one roof. It gives you a perspective how many the company

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Bernard Oh - First 100 Days in DPE
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 1:57 PM

Today (July 4) marks America's Independence Day celebration and it also coincides my 100th Day in Microsoft as an intern. So far, my first 100 days adventure in the Microsoft Australia DPE team can be grouped under four themes: Win, Drive, Grow and Great.

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Robert Scoble's Exit Interview
Saturday, July 01, 2006 3:58 PM

Wireds News has just published an interview "Scoble, the Exit Interview" following Robert Scoble's departure from Microsoft.

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My Syndication Details Updated
Saturday, July 01, 2006 3:34 PM

I have just set-up a feedburner account for this blog. I highly recommend that you update your subscription to my new Feedburner syndicated feed to keep up with the latest changes to this blog. Subscribe to Another Day in the Antz Farm today

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A Global Village and a Positive Customer Experience
Saturday, July 01, 2006 3:28 PM

This afternoon, I went to a Rockport retail store with a particular shoe in mind and with my freshly minted credit card. My previous cards were supplementary ones from Dad. The sales personal who assisted me was Anthony, the store manager. Anthony was

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Inside the "Evil" Empire
Saturday, July 01, 2006 10:07 AM

(Via Alfred's Blog) Interested to know more about "campus" and Microsoft college recruitment? Check out this funny video from the Microsoft College Recruitment.

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