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The problem with technology

Posted on June 10, 2010 by hds

A nice bit of insight from Magic Molly: One of the problems with technology is that its advancements eliminate opportunities for demonstrative revulsion. For example, it is not possible to slam down the receiver if you’re speaking on a cell … Continue reading →

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A short day

Posted on May 31, 2010 by hds

definition: Any day where I arrive at my station of departure1 less than twelve hours after arriving at the Autònoma FGC station. Uninteresting information: today wasn’t a short day. 1 Either Sant Joan or the Autònoma depending on whether I’ve … Continue reading →

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That sort of day

Posted on May 26, 2010 by hds

The weather here in Barcelona has started to warm up a bit, we’re having those first warm days of the year when no one can decide whether it’s too hot or not yet.

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Three things I did yesterday

Posted on May 20, 2010 by hds

Participate in an experiment to see whether I have current. Explain a valid example of a beginning to end dependency in my project management class (e.g. a situation in which one action is unable to end until another begins) – … Continue reading →

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You know you’ve spent too long working with computers when…

Posted on May 18, 2010 by hds

You’re using git to store your masters thesis. You use multiple coloured pens to ‘syntax highlight’ your notes.

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Home again

Posted on May 10, 2010 by hds

Well, I’m back in Barcelona again (been here almost a week now) and back into the thick of it. It was great to be back in Australia and catch up with all the family and all my friends from school … Continue reading →

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Oops, there goes some art

Posted on April 29, 2010 by hds

It was in the paper yesterday that a bit of stencil art by Banksy got painted over by council workers ordered to clean up a street. A quick search shows that this has happened before. For me the surprising part … Continue reading →

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Silly smile

Posted on April 27, 2010 by hds

Two fillings down, one to go. I can’t feel the right side (when you’re looking at me) of my face and this has resulted in a silly looking smile.

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Happy birthday

Posted on April 27, 2010 by hds

Birthday today, unfortunately it was the only day I could get a dentist appointment early in the day. Need three fillings so I’ll be back again a few times before the end of the week. Yep, happy birthday

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Bloody volcanos

Posted on April 19, 2010 by hds

So there’s this volcano playing havoc with air travel in northern Europe. Although I imagine everyone has heard about it by now. And there I was with my trip to Australia planned, leaving Saturday morning for London on an EasyJet … Continue reading →

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