Author Archives: Mark Glossop

Humour of the Day: AFL Grand Final

Posted on 25 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

Received this in an email a couple of years ago. Seems appropriate to repost given my impending excursion to Melbourne for Round 1 of the AFL Premiership Season 2009… Ah – 4 games of live footy in a weekend [plus … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on IT jobs and Working Conditions

Posted on 20 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

Had an interview recently. Overall the interview itself was relatively positive, and I think the challenge that was offered was something that I’d have been quite up for, but I had some reservations about the work environment – more than … Continue reading →

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Humour of the Day: Bill Payment FTW

Posted on 18 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

I wonder how long it will take for the bank to cash this cheque… Bill Payment Win » FAIL Blog:

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WWDC 2009

Posted on 4 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

From a source that I can verify as being accurate for (at least) the last two years, WWDC 2009 will be held in San Francisco at Moscone West. The dates? Monday June 8 – Friday June 12 I wouldn’t go … Continue reading →

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Freeview TV – The Real Advert

Posted on 4 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

OK so it’s no secret I’ve got a fair bit of pent-up animosity towards Australian network TV…so it shouldn’t be any surprise that I found this little gem on YouTube quite in line with my sense of humour. Note: if … Continue reading →

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Australia Day ODI

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Mark Glossop

One-Day International, Australia Day 2009, Australia v South Africa Apparently there was a huge crowd of supporters

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Hiring for IT Positions

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Mark Glossop

Being in the job market at present, I found this article rather appropriate at present; especially given my thoughts regarding some of the recruiters I’ve had to deal with: Hiring For IT: What We’re Doing Wrong & How To Fix … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Waste

Posted on 4 February 2009 by Mark Glossop

So – despite those of you who know me as a Unix junkie and who only touches Windows when he has to as part of his professional life – I thought I’d grab a copy of the Windows 7 beta … Continue reading →

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Warren Buffett Wisdom

Posted on 1 February 2009 by Mark Glossop

The article is from 2006, but it’s a good read. Were you aware that you were part of an ovarian lottery? Oracle of Omaha offers words of wisdom I think my favourite quote is item #2 in the following list … Continue reading →

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[NSFW] For those against Daylight Savings…

Posted on 30 January 2009 by Mark Glossop

I just wanted to be clear where I stand on DST. Thanks to Mr. Skippy for the YouTube link [although I have no idea which side of the fence he’s on w.r.t. the DST debate.] If you don’t like DST … Continue reading →

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