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Using date functions in Dialogue Manager

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 November 2011 19:07

WebFOCUS Functions can be called from DM (with some restrictions). This allows dates to be manipulated or converted.

Apple TV owners lost legal movie playback

Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 21:02

Due to a sever fault Apple TV owners were unable to play content they legally paid for.

What the World Looks Like, If You Move Backward in Time

From Scientific American - Gavin Crooks at Lawrence Berkeley Labs showed this brilliant short film by Rocketboom.

Mac OS and Java Deprecation

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 February 2011 16:25

As a Java and Flash developer, I have to wonder why Steve Jobs hates me so much?

Dear Stephen

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 23:19

Senator Stephen Conroy
Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
Level 4, 4 Treasury Place
Melbourne Vic 3002

Dear Stephen,

Queensland - Oct 2004

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:23

This is the diary of my holiday to Queensland and the north coast of NSW at the end of October 2004. I hope you do not have as much rain on your holidays as I did.

How to capture Focus Master files for Focus Hold files

Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 November 2011 19:15

Using WebFOCUS 7.6 the Focus Master files can be captured when a Focus Hold file is created.

Science Videos

Last Updated on Friday, 26 August 2011 20:58

See, geeks can dance!

RIP: Google Toolbar for Firefox

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 July 2011 16:19

Earlier this week, Google announced it was killing Google Toolbar for Firefox, and would not be updating the add-on to support Firefox 5 or future versions of the open-source browser.

Internet filter finally dead?

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 23:18

Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey announced that the coalition will oppose any move to legislate mandatory internet censorship in Australia.

Snowy Mountains - Mar 2004

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:23

This is the diary of my holiday to the south coast of NSW and the Snowy Mountains at the end of March 2004. I hope you have as much enjoyment reading it as I did on the holiday.

Review of EJB 3.1 Cookbook by Richard M. Reese

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 July 2011 16:25

Review of EJB 3.1 Cookbook by Richard M. Reese, Packt Publishing Ltd., June 2011, ISBN 978-1- 849682-38-1

Where is my warp drive?!!!!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 11:23

Forty two years after man first walked on another world what have we achieved?

Java - Strip extension from file name

Last Updated on Thursday, 14 July 2011 11:20

A quick Java method to strip the extension from a file name.

Danby reply

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 23:18

I finally received a reply from Michael Danby.

Flinders Ranges - Oct 2003

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:24

This is the diary of my holiday to the Flinders Ranges at the end of October 2003. I hope you have as much enjoyment reading it as I did on the holiday.

The Quantum Universe

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:56

The Quantum Universe by Brian Cox - out soon

Dear Tony

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 23:22

The Hon Tony Abbott MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Dear Tony,

Danby letter #4

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 22:25

I received a newsletter from Michael Danby lauding Conroy as a visionary, which was just a bit to much to take.

Jokes from Brian Cox

Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 20:28

Jokes from Brian Cox's twitter feed.

Is Conroy the worst ever Communications Minster?

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 23:32

Is Senator Stephen Conroy the worst ever Communications Minister?

Libel Law Case Against Simon Singh dropped

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 21:50

The British Chiropractic Association has dropped its libel case against Simon Singh.

Abstruse Goose

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 July 2011 11:10

A webcomic......... that is all.

Send email from Java using Gmail

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 February 2011 18:05

Sending an email from Java using Gmail is easy.

Danby letter #3

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 22:56

I wrote to Michael Danby (MHR for Melbourne Ports) to find what his views on the filter were. I finally received the same form letter reply that Senator Conroy sent, so I have written again with basically the same response that I sent to Conroy.

Patent Absurdity - How software patents broke the system

Last Updated on Thursday, 06 May 2010 21:58

Patent Absurdity explores the case of software patents and the history of judicial activism that led to their rise, and the harm being done to software developers and the wider economy.

Java tutorials at Mkyong.com

Last Updated on Thursday, 14 July 2011 10:54

This site has a number of great Java development tutorials.

Day Against DRM

Last Updated on Thursday, 06 May 2010 21:22

Tuesday May 4, 2010 will be the international Day Against DRM.

Danby letter #1

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 22:57

I wrote to Michael Danby (MHR for Melbourne Ports) to find what his views on the filter were.

Eclipse Java Tools

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 February 2011 17:50

Some of my favorite Java development tools.

Conroy letter #3

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:09

Still waiting for Senator Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) to reply to my last letter about the proposed Mandatory Internet Filter. It was quite a long letter and given the level of opposition to this fatally flawed proposal (Study casts doubt over net filter support) he should have quite a few letters to read.

Pentax K7 and tethering

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 May 2010 22:16

The Pentax K7 does not support tethering - huh?

AmaterasERD

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 February 2011 17:50

AmaterasERD is an Eclipse plug-in to draw ER diagrams.

Apple vs Adobe vs freedom

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 May 2010 22:04

Apple and Adobe go head to head while the development community are the ones that suffer.

Conroy letter #1

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:00

I wrote to Senator Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) expressing my concerns about the proposed Mandatory Internet Filter.

FileHippo Update Checker

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 February 2011 16:59

The FileHippo Update Checker will scan your PC for outdated software and offer to download the latest version.

Internet filter could scupper NBN speeds

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:08

An internet service provider (ISP) says the Federal Government's proposed filter has the potential to cause bottlenecks and webpage blackouts, making its high-speed National Broadband Network less viable.

Doctor Who - The Eleventh Hour

Last Updated on Saturday, 17 April 2010 22:09

The new series of Doctor Who, staring Matt Smith as the eleventh Doctor, will be commencing on April 18.

Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 February 2011 16:42

The Secunia PSI is a free security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated PC programs.

"Access Denied", Monday 10th May, 8.30pm on ABC1

Last Updated on Saturday, 08 May 2010 05:53

Four Corners looks at the proposed Mandatory Internet Filter.

Your New Geek: Care and Feeding Guide

Last Updated on Thursday, 14 July 2011 10:34

Congratulations on your recent acquisition of your very own Geek! You will find this newest addition to your life will provide many years of satisfying companionship, very appealing amounts of income, and overall improved happiness. Best of all, your Geek requires very little maintenance. You have joined an elite group by adding Geek to your family!

Readability - An Arc90 Lab Experiment

Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 20:40

Readability™ is a simple tool that makes reading on the Web more enjoyable by removing the clutter around what you're reading.

Net filter laws haven't even been drafted yet

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 May 2010 22:05

The proposed Mandatory Internet Filter legislation has not yet been drafted.

Robert 'Noddy' Belzer

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:20

ROBERT 'NODDY' BELZER
UNION LEADER, PIONEER COMPUTER PROGRAMMER, PHOTOGRAPHER
24-12-1941-16-12-2009

Comodo TrustConnect

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 November 2010 16:28

I have been using the free security tools from Comodo for some time and can not recommend them enough (http://www.comodo.com/products/comodo-products.php).

How to easily bypass Australia's internet filters for free

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:05

This article explains everything you need to know about how to bypass the proposed Mandatory ISP Filter. Any eight year old could do it.

It's alive!

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:20

Hooray! My new site is up. Now to add some content. Hope you enjoy it.

VueScan saves the day, again!

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 22:58

VueScan is the best scanner software I have ever used and when I recently upgraded I found yet another reason for using this great application.

Conroy's internet censorship agenda slammed by tech giants

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:08

It seems that no one is happy with the proposed Internet Filter.

Why I won't be developing for the iPhone/iPad

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:22

I love my iPhone. It is a brilliant piece of technology; so easy to use and the big screen with 'soft' keyboard is so much better than the tiny 'hard' keyboards on some of the other smart phones - especially with my big fingers. But, I have 'issues' with the approval process for the iTunes Store.

Extract Plus filter for Photoshop

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 November 2010 16:21

Download the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Optional plug-ins pack including the Extract Plus filter.

Danby letter #2

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:02

I wrote to Michael Danby (MHR for Melbourne Ports) to find what his views on the filter were. I did not receive a reply to my first letter so I have written again.

JAutodoc and EclEmma - Eclipse tools

Last Updated on Monday, 17 May 2010 20:37

These are a couple of really useful Eclipse tools for Java development.

Conroy letter #2

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 23:03

I wrote to Senator Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy) and got a form letter reply. This basically ignored my objections and spent three pages explaining how wonderful the filter was going to be.

RiP: A remix manifesto

Last Updated on Thursday, 06 May 2010 21:24

A true movie for the digital age with adrenaline-fueled performances by mash-up phenomenon Girl Talk.

Useful links about the Internet Filter

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:13

These are some useful links about the proposed Mandatory ISP Filter.

Photobooks by albumworks

Last Updated on Sunday, 02 May 2010 22:05

Photobooks by albumworks

Mandatory ISP Filtering

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 06:15

Many of you will of heard of the current proposal for Mandatory ISP Filtering. The stated objective is to prevent access to Refused Classification (RC) material, particularly child pornography. It is my position that this proposal will not achieve this objective, while significantly reducing the rights of citizens to lawfully use the Internet.