Archive for May, 2009
Thursday, May 21st, 2009
Recruitment Ethics
My work-place is currently looking to fill several IT positions.
This means my manager has spent the last few weeks interviewing, and dealing with recruitment agents.
Today I received a phone call from one of them.
“Hi Michelle, this is Damian from BackStreetIT. How’s it going at Sofahome?”
“Good, good”, I reply, wandering if I know him.
“Yeah Sofahome is [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in IT by michelle
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Glimpse
On my way to work there is a large four level apartment block.
It epitomises leaky building.
It is mono-clad, with no eaves. It has balconies, none of which are level despite being subsequently reinforced by tacked on pieces of 2 by 4 timber. The walls are streaked with black mouldering water stains down [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Auckland by michelle
Sunday, May 17th, 2009
How to: Repair a Muntin
A muntin is the middle glazing bar of a sash window. It separates the two panes of glass.
In older-style villas, the muntin is a very thin piece of timber, with a curved contour on the inside.
Alas, over the years glass will break, and careless glaziers may gouge out the muntin putty with a spade. A [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Uncategorized by michelle
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
House of Pleasure
As part of Telecom’s XT promotion, the Auckland Town Hall was lit up with an impressive light-display.
There were twelve themes all up, all complete with subliminal advertising, some with intricate and dazzling animations, and others looking rather delectable and covered in candy.
Seems Telecom and Vodafone finally sorted out their squabbles.
View all photos here.
No Comments » - Posted in Auckland by michelle
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Picturesque Reserves and Caravan Parks
In two weeks I intend to run the Huntly half marathon. Training began in earnest today.
Having explored most of the more interesting inner city routes, we decided to head further afield. Using Google maps, we planned a 12km track that would take us to Dave’s house for a refreshment stop, followed by another 8 [...]