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Innovation, The Suits and Google
I watched the documentary Google: Behind the Screens on SBS tonight. The privacy issues and the discussion on the monopolisation of information by one organisation were interesting, but I really got the impression from the Google interviewees that they were genuinely just engineers trying to solve interesting problems and provide "cool" services. The issue is…
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Motorola V3x
I finally purchased a new phone last week – a Motorola RAZR V3x . Telstra's decision to cut its $30 prepaid recharge expiry from 6 months to 2 months was the trigger for the change, but I also wanted to explore the expanded features available with a modern phone and 3G service. I considered Vodafone,…
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The Terminal – Trapped in an Airport
Just finished watching Steven Spielberg's The Terminal for the second time on DVD. It's a great little film with a gentle storyline, just as engrossing upon a second watching. John Williams' soundtrack is perfect, a real departure from his more famous fanfares. Inspired by the Merhan Karimi Nasseri 's real-life story of a life lived…
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Bill Gates to concentrate on his charity work
I can see it now… once Bill starts concentrating on his foundation you will find a push to make all contributions to charity go through the Gates Foundation. You will still be able to send money to other charities, but will be "encouraged" to do so through Gates' Charity Explorer, bundled for free with all…
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A farewell flight for Australian Airlines?
As I walked to the bus stop this afternoon I saw an Australian Airlines 767-300 fly low overhead, descending towards Sydney Airport. I can find no scheduled flight for that time of day, so I wonder if the plane was arriving for maintenance, or to be repainted. I will miss the Australian Airlines colour scheme…
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Music is the cure
When I'm feeling tired, sick or frustrated, or, as is the situation tonight, a combiination of all three the solution is often to play some music. I sit down at my Yamaha PSR-400 electronic keyboard and play. A real piano would be better, but the PSR-400 has lasted me for 14 years now as a…
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