Month: May 2006
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Yarra Burn – Pinot Noir (2001)
This drop, while in and of itself is not all that horrible, it has confirmed to me that I do not like wines made from Pinot. They seem too superficial with the fruitiness being nice and strong, but it is not offset well with its acid content. To me its just bam, in your face…
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Cleartype my backside.
What is with Microsoft’s current beta software – it seems to enable it for everything. Internet Explorer 7? beta – UnclearType enabled everywhere. Office 2007 beta – UnclearType enabled everywhere. I have a nice sharp LCD, this “Cleartype” or as I refer to it UnclearType is a step backwards, and renders it unusable for me…
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You are feeling sleepy…
MacZOT.com Fans want Pzizz because ‘According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep deprivation and its effect on work performance may be costing U.S. employers some $18 billion each year in lost productivity. Another study pushes this cost to over $100 billion.’ – link to full article We have another blogZot on our hands people! This…
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VideoHelp.com :: View topic – How to convert TV Series DVD episodes to DivX/XviD with ease using freeware
VideoHelp.com :: View topic – How to convert TV Series DVD episodes to DivX/XviD with ease using freeware A very useful guide on converting DVD’s to AVI’s/XviD’s. M
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Brokenwood – Shiraz (2002)
McLaren Vale, Padthaway and Beechworth the grapes from this passable Shiraz hail from. Together in the bottle and oak a decently spicy with fruity hints seem to remain. While its not something to rave over, it is enjoyable and goes well with good food. M
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Majella (Coonawarra) – Cabernet (2001)
This is one nice Cabernet, its earthy, deep even somewhat mushroomy with hints of bite. It would go well with almost any mediterranean food, or even standard european continental food. At 30-40 a bottle its not cheap, but well worth it. M nwld
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Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper Drake) CDs availbile from shipit free
ShipIt lets you request Ubuntu 6.06 LTS (Dapper Drake) CDs that will be posted to you free of charge. – I almost managed to get this one on digg before anyone else, so close but so far. None the less Ubuntu CD’s for everyone :D. read more | digg story
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Taking a screenshot within Media Player
Windows Media Player (WMP 9 and 10) can infact take screenshots. The standard windows “Print Screen” functionality which leaves you with a blank box when used is unable to take screenshots, because to speed up and make video playback smooth things like Media Player and most DVD software use something called “video overlay” which effectivly…
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Pangaea – Manuka, ACT
Post the exploration event today Nat, Clare, Dave, Belinda and I had a bite to eat at Pangaea in Manuka this evening. (We picked Belinda up on the way) The specials were all seafood and the regular menu had? a somewhat Italian inspiration, with a style all of its own (decidedly not Italian). The service…