Best blonde joke going around
Posted by Tim Riley Wed, 04 Jan 2006 05:48:42 GMT
I’m not one to normally link to jokes, but this one is probably the best I’ve ever come across. Worth a look!
Suggestions for new books
Posted by Tim Riley Thu, 15 Dec 2005 05:44:00 GMT
When I left Commander, my co-workers kindly gave me a Dymocks voucher as a parting gift. So, this weekend, I am looking to pick up some new books.
Besides Old Twentieth, a science fiction novel by Joe Haldeman, and perhaps the latest Matthew Reilly novel, I don’t really have many other specific ideas about books I would like. So, I would be happy to hear any suggestions; please educate me!
In Melbourne
Posted by Tim Riley Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:40:00 GMT
I’m in Melbourne at the moment, coaching an Unley High team in the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup. Results for the school are available and updated regularly on the web, including those for my own team. I’m looking forward to a good week!
I'm such a poptart
Posted by Tim Riley Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:16:00 GMT
A couple of weeks ago I pre-ordered Per Gessle’s new album, Son of a Plumber, from some Swedish record store. It arrived a couple of days ago, and I am impressed! It is subtler, more textured and nuanced than anything he’s produced, while still retaining some decent bubblegum lyrics and tunes. It is like one big warm hippy embrace. I recommend you ask your local DJ to spin some of this! Read the dailyroxette.com review here.
Cyclists of the world, unite!
Posted by Tim Riley Thu, 01 Dec 2005 11:14:00 GMT
One thing I have noticed since I have started riding my new bicycle to work is that there is no camaraderie between cyclists like there is between motorcyclists. On the motorbike, it’s common to give (and receive) a nod to any other passing bike riders (with the exception of Harleys and motorscooters). Pulling alongside another motorbike at stop lights, there are always some good words to share. The bikes are a common bond, a link that transcends age, race, and gender.
On the deadly treadly, however, every morning I pass a lot of other cyclists and I haven’t yet to receive any sort of acknowledgement, despite my hardest efforts to establish eye contact. So I am going on the offensive! Everytime I see a cyclist while I am on my trusty two-wheeled steed, I will be sure to give him or her a concerted nod and a knowing smirk. Cyclists out there, share the love!
Cousin Pisano's Spinach & Tuna Salad
Posted by Tim Riley Tue, 29 Nov 2005 04:57:00 GMT
Docpi says: If you are such a tuna fan, I suggest you consider spinach & tuna salad once:
- Take the best raw spinach you can get. It must be prime quality and spotless.
- Dump a can of whole tuna filet in olive oil over it.
- Very slightly (I mean it) fry some pine nuts and sprinkle across the landscape.
- Add olive oil, a hint of vinegar or lemon juice, salt, pepper.
- Have at it!
- The pine nuts are optional, the pepper and olive oil are not.
- And man, that stuff is uber-yummy.
New Job
Posted by Tim Riley Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:37:00 GMT
It’s been a couple of weeks now since I have left my position at Commander.
I have sinced moved on to work as a developer at Boxen Systems, an Adelaide-based internet software company. Among other things, I’ll be doing Ruby, Rails, and Linux systems development focused around the NetFox product and other offerings. So far it has been a challenging and exciting ride, and I am looking forward to where we can take the company over the next few years!
CDDB
Posted by Tim Riley Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:22:00 GMT
I have been reencoding some of my music into AAC since getting an iMac. Whenever I do this I am reminded about how awfully corrupt some of the CDDB/GraceNotes database is. For someone picky about his metadata, the misspellings, inconsistent capitalisation, and wrong track titles are terrible. I shared my true feelings with my friend Vidar:
Safari_Al: Using CDDB is like walking into a bar and saying, “Pour me a cheap beer into a used glass! And hey, throw some old needles in there while you’re at it!”
Vidar: “You want broken glass with that?”
Safari_Al: “Only if it’s bloodied.”
Adelaide Breaks Collective Spring Jam!
Posted by Tim Riley Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:12:00 GMT
This is where the party will be at next Friday night! It should be a top night with some really good music. Get out there if you’re keen.
New CDs
Posted by Tim Riley Sun, 06 Nov 2005 15:54:00 GMT
Yesterday I bought three CDs. First was the album Road Apples by the The Tragically Hip. I sought this one out based on a last.fm suggestion linking it to Hawksley Workman. After a first listen I would pen it as unremarkable early-90s Canadian Rock, but I will give it a few more chances.
The two other discs I picked up were much more satisfying. The store had a bin full of cheap classical music, so I chose a couple of pieces that I really should know: Handel’s Water Music and Royal Fireworks Music, as well as Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty suites. I have immensely enjoyed these from first listen, and will be sure to listen to them a number of times over as I spend this week cooped up studying for my final uni essay.