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Blogs and Browser Stats
Early last week Claire and I launched a new blog for parents called Kiddley. It focuses on activities, projects and fun ways to spend time with your kids. The response so far has been terrific, and if you have kids you might want to check it out.
The browser stats made me do a [...]
Ning!
Ning has launched! Ning is a playground for building and sharing social apps. Go check it out! Don’t forget to make a confession. Yes, I’m now working for them full time.
Switch-tastic
Yesterday I got a G5 iMac. It’s really nice. Really. Except for the mouse, which is total rubbish. I’m bumbling around OSX a bit, but between Dan and Ben I’m getting excellent support coverage.
I also start an awesome new full-time job next week. I’ve been at my current job for [...]
Please put your trays to the upright position and prepare for middle age
I had a birthday yesterday; I turned 36. I’ll pause here for a moment while those of you who are under 30 can fearfully imagine the ghastly physical and mental deprivations associated with being in your mid-thirties, and those of you who are above 40 can fondly remember the vigour and energy of your early [...]
Citizenship Update
Last night I also got my Australian Citizenship. Don’t worry, I’m still Canadian though. The ceremony was equal parts boring, moving, fun and unintentionally hilarious. My favorite part was when the certificates started being given out to the wrong people. I took some ridiculous photos, mostly out of boredom. There [...]
Python Sidebar
A great Python Sidebar for those using Mozilla or Firefox.
Holiday Update
We’re in Mildura at the moment, checking out the 2004 World Hot Air Balloon Championships. It was pretty amazing yesterday to get up and see a sky full of hot air balloons. Unfortunately the weather is threatening to be crappy all week. I’ll try to put some photos up in the next [...]
Wafer thin
I’ve just discovered Planet Python, which aggregates a huge mess of Python related feeds into a single site.
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