Monthly Archives: January 2006

fossil fuels aren’t the only things we’re depleting

This article justifies one purpose of my research. Since my research is to make a less efficient air-conditioner that more efficiently utilisies metal resources, I’m going to use this article as a reference in my next report. New study raises … Continue reading

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jordan d’arsie – unfriendly by design

I love seeing my friends in the media, and Jordan was in the Adelaide newspaper, “The Advertiser”, on Monday 30th January 2006. Spotted by Sven. Click to enlarge. Unfriendly by design By TIM LLOYD 30jan06 JORDAN D’Arsie believes in anti-user … Continue reading

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report of the weekend and australia day cricket

This was my weekend! Friday night: Drinks at Meags to welcome Anna back to Australia. Saturday morning: Rang up Jesse’s mum to say sorry, I have a hangover (was meant to be going to install a modem for her that … Continue reading

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small speakers for the office

Just got myself some small speakers for the office It was a reward to myself for getting a numeric model finally working! There were heaps of different colours you could get, but they only had the white ones in stock, … Continue reading

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sunset at mt lofty with smoke from mt gambier

Today there was lots of smoke over Adelaide, due to fires in Mt Gambier. The photo below was taken from Mt Lofty using a polaroid lens on sunset. Click on the image to go to the complete gallery of sunset … Continue reading

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the word ‘reckon’

An associate pointed out to me today that I use the word reckon a lot. He is from Perth, and apparently they say “I think…” at the start of their sentences instead of “I reckon…” which he ‘reckons’ he hears … Continue reading

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australian standard backyard cricket rules

1. GENERAL RULES 1a. Can’t Get Out First Ball: Curious rule introduced to give the token unco d!ckhead a reprieve. Smart-@rse batsmen use it to hone their reverse sweep; which becomes interesting when smart-@rse bowlers use it to hone their … Continue reading

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what fruit are you?

Thanks to Arie for this one. Don’t spoil it….just do it! Which fruit will you pick if you were handed these: Orange Apple Banana Coconut Pineapple Papaya Mango Cherry Black Grapes Peach Custard Apple Pear What is your pick??? Click … Continue reading

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debugging website

It was pretty funny to read this comic from phdcomics.com whilst I was debugging some small things on my website over breakfast!

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mess with msn messenger

Mess with MSN Messenger This seems to be a genuinely good way to get rid of all the crap in msn. You can download the utility from the link above.

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