Monthly Archives: June 2009

Blog – Catching up a bit

Posted on June 21, 2009 by shhhog

As usual things have been busy so I am a bit out of date.  I have already blogged on my China trip, getting back on Wednesday 10th June but it was a night flight so I couldn’t get to hash.  … Continue reading →

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Watch what you install Part 2

Posted on June 15, 2009 by shhhog

Further to my previous post on this topic, one of my team members tells me today that Google synch actually updates a registry setting to turn OFF windows search on the desktop (without telling you or giving you a choice).  … Continue reading →

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Living in a fool’s paradise – Apple and Security

Posted on June 15, 2009 by shhhog

I read with interest this article in the Sydney Morning Herald today, about malware targeting Apple computers.  The claim for the longest time from the Apple Community has been that Apple computers are immune to viruses, trojans, worms and other … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Beijing

Posted on June 9, 2009 by shhhog

Is it just familiarity, or is Beijing getting easier and easier to travel to as a westerner?  I flew up on Sunday and was lucky to get a new fit out SQ flight – you know the ones with lounge … Continue reading →

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Watch What You Install

Posted on June 7, 2009 by shhhog

Just installing Skype in China because I forgot to install it before leaving and noticed this: Please make sure you carefully read the instructions and agreements when you install any software.  Make sure you get what you asked for and … Continue reading →

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Super 14 is over, but the Rugby is just starting

Posted on June 6, 2009 by shhhog

I finally got to watch the Super 14 final this morning, not having had time to watch it last weekend.  History now that the Bulls won by a country mile.  South Africa really look very good.  Today, the first Australian … Continue reading →

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Chris’ Birthday Dinner – Saint Pierre Singapore

Posted on June 6, 2009 by shhhog

I took Chris for dinner at Saint Pierre in Singapore.  This is a French restaurant in Singapore.  It isn’t cheap but the food and wine were absolutely fabulous and worth every cent.  I thoroughly recommend the degustation menu with matching … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Hash – Lorong Sesuai

Posted on June 6, 2009 by shhhog

Last Wednesday’s run was near Bukit Timah.  The run site is a popular spot but it has one down-side – what goes down must come up, or more precisely if you start a run at the top of a hill, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Brunch at the Fairmont Hotel

Posted on June 6, 2009 by shhhog

After a quiet (with a bit of shopping) day last Saturday, we went to brunch at the Fairmont on Sunday, arranged by one of our long term hashers.  He had half priced tickets and we found the brunch to be … Continue reading →

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Catching Up – the last couple of week’s hashes

Posted on June 6, 2009 by shhhog

We have had a few good hashes recently but I haven’t had time to keep up. Wednesday 20th May was at Riding for the Disabled near the Bukit Brown Cemetery and MacRitchie Reservoir.  The original run site was over the … Continue reading →

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