The SquizLogKeith Pitty takes a squiz at the world. |
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The SquizLogKeith Pitty takes a squiz at the world. |
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Yes, the much anticipated Ashes series is almost upon us. Tomorrow at the Gabba in Brisbane the speculation can stop and the cricket can start.
It's a shame for Shane Watson that his hamstring injury will prevent him from playing but in a way I'm glad. I don't think he should have been selected in the first place. If Australia are going to play an all-rounder he has to be geniunely capable of taking wickets. And I'm not convinced that Watson is. If the imperitave is to give the team more chances to take wickets then why not play five bowlers? After all, Gilchrist is more than capable of batting at six and Warne and Lee are both very handy with the willow. Having said that, I'm a Michael Clarke fan and hope that he returns to the Test team in emphatic fashion.
Anyway, that's enough talk from me. Let the Ashes begin!
It would appear that this junior cricket match in Hyderabad was just a little one-sided!
The Open Source Developers' Conference in Melbourne is fast approaching.
I've submitted the final version of my paper and my presentation has been scheduled, thankfully at a civilised time: 10 o'clock on the morning of day two.
In the remaining few weeks I have the chance to refine and practice my presentation. I've already received valuable feedback from my colleagues Neville and Alan. As guides to improving my presentation I have the excellent "Conference Presentation Judo" (thanks Alan) and Kathy Sierra's "Better Beginnings: how to start a presentation, book, article...".
Now here's a question for all you experienced conference presenters out there: what tips do you have for making a successful presentation to a very bright technical audience?
I'm outraged!!! My favourite television show has been axed.
What a coincidence? A couple of weeks after the ABC, presumably under pressure from the Howard federal government, announced strict new guidelines "to address alleged bias", The Glass House has been given the boot. Not that ABC boss Mark Scott will admit to any bias in making the decision. How ironic.
I've come to depend on Wil, Corinne and Dave's superb, uproariously funny satire on Wednesday nights to help keep me sane throughout the week. How on earth will I survive next year?