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Google and their black bar

Kimberly — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:55:21 +0000

Well, I’ve seen a lot of people bitching on twitter over the last few days. Google seem to be finding out that “You can’t please everyone all of the time”

Google has unleashed what some think is the “Black bar of death” Now, not everyone has this bar and I only have it on my business Google Apps account. But I kinda like it. It’s clean and easy to read. Yeah, I like black but hell it could be worse. It could be fluro yellow or green..

Anyway, I fail to see where the problem is, Why do so many dislike it?

What are your thoughts? Do you like the black bar or not. I for one hope it sticks around.

History information

Kimberly — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:51:40 +0000

Having received a few of my grandfathers items. I’m finding myself on a bit of a history mission.

The photos below are a couple of booklets I receiced. One being a film catalogue of 16mm films, which I can’t find a publication date on. The other is, I believe to be a settlers booklet which has a date of 1923 on it.

If you have any information about either of these. I’d love to hear from you or if you could put me in touch with an historian who may have further information.

Things You’d Love To Say Out Loud At Work!!!

Kimberly — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:00:02 +0000

1. I can see your point, but I still think you’re full of sh*t.
2. I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you?
4. I see you’ve set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in
public.
5. I’m really easy to get along with once you people learn to see it my
way.
6. Who lit the fuse on your tampon?
7. I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message.
8. I don’t work here. I’m a consultant.
9. It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a word you’re saying.
10. Ahhhh. I see the f*ck-up fairy has visited us again.
11. I like you. You remind me of myself when I was young and stupid.
12. You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
13. I have plenty of talent and vision; I just don’t give a sh*t.
14. I’m already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
15. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
16. Thank you. We’re all refreshed and challenged by your unique point
of view.
17. The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist.
18. Any resemblance between your reality and mine are purely coincidental.
19. What am I? Flypaper for freaks?!
20. I’m not being rude. You’re just insignificant.
21. It’s a thankless job, but I’ve got a lot of Karma to burn off.
22. Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
23. And your cry-baby whiny-*rsed opinion would be?
24. Do I look like a f*cking people person to you?
25. This isn’t an office. It’s Hell with fluorescent lighting.
26. I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left.
27. Sarcasm is just one more service we offer.
28. If I throw a stick, will you leave?
29. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed.
30. Whatever kind of look you were aiming for, you missed.
31. Oh I get it. Like humour, but different………
32. An office is just a mental institute without the padded walls.
33. Can I swap this job for what’s behind door ……..1?
34. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
35. Nice perfume (or aftershave). Must you marinate in it?
36. Chaos, panic, and disorder. My work here is done.
37. How do I set a laser printer to stun?
38. I thought I wanted a career; it turns out I just needed the money.
39. I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being more intelligent.
40. Wait a minute – I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.
41. Aren’t you a black hole of need.
42. I’d like to help you out, which way did you come in?
43. Did you eat an extra bowl of stupid this morning?
44. Why don’t you slip into something more comfortable? Like a coma.
45. If you have something to say raise your hand……..then place it
over your mouth.
46. I’m too busy, can I ignore you some other time?
47. Don’t let your mind wander, its too small to be let out on its own.
48. Have a nice day, somewhere else.
49. You’re not yourself today, I noticed the improvement straight away.
50. You are as pretty as a picture, I’d really like to hang you.
51. Don’t believe everything you think.
52. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of no-one caring
53. "I’ll never forget the first time I met you…but I’ll keep trying!"

#30daysofme – Day 23 – Craving

Kimberly — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:07:00 +0000

Day 23- Something you crave for a lot

Short and sweet this one is.

I honestly don’t think I crave for anything as I have everything I need / want

#30daysofme – Day 22 – Different

Kimberly — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:56:00 +0000

Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else

Given the fact I don’t personally know “everyone else” trying to describe my differences is hard. Do I think like everyone else? probably not but then I may have the same opinion as a lot of other people. I don’t think I look like anyone else. Maybe I have an evil twin look a like in the world but as yet have no knowledge of them, probably a good thing.

So what makes me different from everyone else?

Well, I’m me!. No one else is me. No one else can be standing in the exact same spot, at the exact same time I am.

#30daysofme – Day 21 – Happy Happy Joy Joy

Kimberly — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy

Not limited to just this, but playing in the pool with in the middle of summer and spending time with my family. Along with having bbq’s is definitely up there on the list of things that make me happy. Summer overall makes me happy though. I don’t like cold so could never live anywhere that get’s snow.

#30daysofme – Day 20 – Soul mates

Kimberly — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

I am already with the person I see myself being with in the future. My best friend, my rock, my lover, my partner, my sanity when everything seems insane.

I’d post a picture, but I keep getting told off.. opps.

#30daysofme – Day 19 – Nicknames

Kimberly — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them

I wouldn’t consider myself as having nicknames, I get called Kim, which is just shortened from Kimberly. I also get called Kimmy which is just a variant that I picked up somewhere along the line. I don’t know whether not having some outrageous nickname is a bad thing or not.

No matter which way you look at it though, calling me Kimberly is more likely to get my attention over calling me anything else.

#30daysofme – Day 18 – Dreams are free

Kimberly — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:06:00 +0000

Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have

Dreams, well I have a dream of winning the big one but that has yet to come to me.

My main goal is to build my primary income from the work I do with in the New Media area.

Planning for the dream house is up there which kind of goes hand in hand with my goals of living comfortably and with in our means.

I think this area is probably due for a sit down and revisit what needs to be prioritised and re-establish target dates to get there.

#30daysofme – Day 17 – Switching Places

Kimberly — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:04:00 +0000

Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Why on earth would I want to switch lives with anyone. I like my life very much and don’t think there is anyone I would like to live in their shoes.

Having said that though. Does switching lives with my cat for one day count? I wouldn’t mind see just what it is she gets upto. Oh, hang on. Sleep, eat and sleep some more followed by chasing things around the house and being waited on hand and foot.. Well, Maybe I could do that for a day.

#30daysofme – Day 16 – Too many photos

Kimberly — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:02:00 +0000

Day 16- Another picture of yourself

How many photos does one want of me.. As I said early on in the game, I do not consider myself photogenic. Therefore avoid being in them.. Is this challenge trying to tell to drop my inhibitions of having my photo taken or what?

Well, here you go. Yet another photo of me for all your amusement.

#30daysofme – Day 15 – iPod Shuffle

Kimberly — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:45:00 +0000

Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play

Well, This is an easy one for a change. I don’t even have to think for it.

Pink Floyd – The Great Gig In The Sky
Joe Satriani – Crystal Planet
Aerosmith – Helter Skelter
Faith No More – We Care A Lot
Megadeth – Trust
Billy Idol – Mony Mony
My Chemical Romance – House of Wolves
Golden Earring – Back Home
AC/DC – Burnin’ Alive
Metallica – Phantom Lord

So there you have it. The first 10 songs that played today on my iPod.

#30daysofme – Day 14 – My Family

Kimberly — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:49:00 +0000

Day 14- A picture of you and your family

Well, there’s always someone missing from photos and I keep getting told off for posting pics with my partner in them. hehe.. opps.. but here’s one of me and the kids at North Head. Seriously need to get into the habit of just pulling the camera out and taking more photos.

#30daysofme – Day 13 – Hurtful

Kimberly — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:16:00 +0000

Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

Well, I must be lucky. I can’t think of anyone who has hurt me. I think this entry is going to be a fail for me.

Although, I can’t complain really. I like not having people around me that hurt me in any way, shape or form. If I did, I sure as hell wouldn’t have them around for long afterwards, maybe just long enough to dig my stiletto heel in to cause some pain in return. hahaha

#30daysofme – Day 12 – Blogger?

Kimberly — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:58:00 +0000

Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one

Well, I found out about Blogger after I found WordPress. So needless to say. I don’t and never will use blogger. I stumbled across WordPress in late 2008 while looking for a replacement blogging plugin for the e107 CMS I was using.

I wasn’t happy with e107 and upon further investigation on WordPress.com and having setup an account there I found it too limited to what I wanted to do. I found WordPress.org. Woohoo, A self hosted WordPress installation sounded like me. So I setup a development site and played with it.

I use WordPress for both business and personal sites as it gives me the flexibility to do pretty much everything I need it to.

#30daysofme – Day 11 – Best Friends

Kimberly — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:06:00 +0000

Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends

You what? You want another picture of me and friends.. Yeah, ok then. I’ll see what I can do, considering cameras don’t tend to be out much and I actively avoid being in front of them.

Now I know why I avoid being in front of the camera. haha..

#30daysofme – Day 10 – Songs for the mood

Kimberly — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:37:11 +0000

Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

Ok, my playlist for music is varied and I don’t really have specific songs I listen to when I’m in any one particular mood. Although I tend to focus on genres.

When I’m happy, I play anything from easy listening through to metal. To give you an idea though, it can range from Areosmith, AC/DC, The Animals, The B52’s, Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Bangles, Queen, Boney M, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Def Leppard, The Eagles, Men at Work, Cyndi Lauper. Led Zeppelin. The list goes one..

Pretty much the same for when I’m Sad or Bored . I just load up RadioDJ and put it into Auto DJ mode and let the system select tracks.

If I’m mad, I tend to limit the playlist to the heavier stuff, 8 Foot Sativa, Judas Priest, Anthrax, Slayer, Megadeth

When I’m hyped, it’s pretty much the same as when I’m happy. I guess there would be a bit more Joe Satriani, Guns ‘n Roses, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Queen, AC/DC, Avril Lavigne, Bloodhound Gang etc in there.

I really don’t take to much time creating customised playlists. I like a variety of artists no matter what mood I’m in, and generally really can’t be f’d picking individual tracks out of the list.

#30daysofme – Day 9 – Proud

Kimberly — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:21:00 +0000

Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days

This ones a tough one. I am not sure I have done anything extraordinary, in the past few days that I’d say I’m proud of.

Well, I’ve had Live Writer open all day and come back to this a few times.. What can I say. This one’s a Fail. I honestly can’t think of anything.

I guess I’m proud of the fact I’ve managed to keep this up daily, but this entry is not that great. meh..

Hopefully future ones will be more on to it.

#30daysofme – Day 8 – She shoots, She scores!

Kimberly — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:45:06 +0000

Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why

Hmmm, short term goals for this month. Don’t know if I have any specific goals for this month. Unless you count completing the 30 days of me challenge.

Ok, I think I just corrected myself. I’m working on a couple of projects which I’m going to be launching next month that I aim to get completed. One is going to be a re-launch of something I already have established and the other is something new. You’ll have to watch this space, in order to find out when I launch things.

#30daysofme – Day 7 – Impact image

Kimberly — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:04:24 +0000

Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

My partner Sarah, is the person who has the biggest impact on me.

#30daysofme – Day 6 – Super Heroes?

Kimberly — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:02:26 +0000

Day 06- Favourite super hero and why

I don’t really have a favourite super hero, never got into the whole super hero thing too much. Although, having said that. When I was younger I always wanted to grow up and be like Wonder Women. So I guess that would count wouldn’t it.

Why? Well, I always thought she was pretty and she could do anything. Looking back, that was probably pretty cheesy

#30daysofme – Day 5 – Somewhere I’ve Been

Kimberly — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:22:12 +0000

Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to

Well, a picture of somewhere I’ve been. Well, I’ve been Back to the Future. Actually Universal Studios

One of the many places we visited in the United States, way back in 1990.

#30daysofme – Day 4 – Bad Habits

Kimberly — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:07:00 +0000

Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have

You mean I have to only pick one habit I wish I didn’t have? I have a couple of habits I wish I didn’t have.

The major one is smoking. Yeah, I know “Not our future” and I do have plan of quitting (again). I’ve given up a couple of time but somehow each time has ended in disaster and me smoking again.

In fact, thinking about it. I might run a blog series of my progress once my final quite date arrives.

#30daysofme – Day 3 – Me in photos?

Kimberly — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:44:21 +0000

Day 03- A picture of you and your friends

Me in photos is a rare thing, Usually because I’m taking them, but mostly due to avoiding being on the wrong side of them. Don’t really consider myself that photogenic.

#30daysofme – Day 2 – What meaning?

Kimberly — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:08:41 +0000

Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name

hmm, not sure there is a meaning behind my blog name as such. No real creativity went into the name of it. It’s just my blog. Although there is a bit of background to go with my tag line.

My Insignificant Little Webspace came about for the reason, that in the greater scheme of things Internet related. My blog is really just an insignificant spec of microscopic dust when you think about how little space my site has online with all the content around the net today.

As with a lot of blogs around, I thought yeah this is cool, I’ll blog every few days but that never really eventuated and it’s pretty sporadic on the entries. Who knows, over the duration of doing this 30 days of me challenge I might just get into the habit of blogging more often.

My blog has been through a couple of domains since landing where it is now, and somewhere along the line I did loose the original posts I had prior to 2008. Initially it was on e107 CMS before I stumbled across WordPress.org.

#30daysofme – Day 1: Interesting? Maybe!

Kimberly — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:14:58 +0000

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

A recent photo of me? hmm well, there tend not to be too many of me.

15 Interesting facts about me. heck this one is going to take some thinking. Don’t know how interesting you’ll find them, but here goes.

I was born in Hastings but only spent about 5 years of my life there before my family moved to Wellington, followed by a move to Auckland in 1989 where I spent my teens.
I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I love what it can do but I also hate what it does.
While I listen to most types of music, I’m primarily an old school metal head. preferring the likes of Pantera, Anthrax, Slayer and Judas Priest.
In late 1996 I moved from Auckland to Palmerston North to be with my partner whom I met through a mutual friend.
In 2004 while working in the field of I.T. I co-founded Massage.co.nz with my partner, primarily my role was back office / I.T.
In 2006 I enrolled into a full time Massage course at UCOL. I graduated in 2007 with a Certificate in Relaxation Massage & Certificate in Therapeutic Massage.
I have one heck of a sweet tooth and drink way to much coffee
I use to run a dialup BBS (Bulletin Board Systems). Back in the days before the Internet is where it’s at now. When addresses were all about Fidonet and looked like 3:772/1000 for Inter-BBS messaging board
Along with technology, I also love Music. I play the guitar (albeit not well) my preferred instrument is the drums. Yes I have a drum kit. A 7 piece double kick Premier, which is currently packed away in my server cupboard as I have no where to set it up.
I have been over seas a few times, however I have never been to the South Island and hope to one day change that by doing a road trip around our lovely country.
I’m not religious, I do believe in aliens and I am sure ‘they’ are a damn sight more intelligent than we are.
I got my drivers license in 1991 and my very first car was a Mini Estate. 850cc of pure power.. hahaha
I was born on the 13th of November and my lucky number is 13.. ohh. look and this is No. 13
I am apparently stubborn.. My partner just told me so.
Growing up I spent a lot of time out doors, White Water Rafting, Boating or camping. Now I spend too much time inside.

There you have it. Interesting? Well, you tell me.

30 Days of Me Blogging Challenge

Kimberly — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:14:53 +0000

Ok, I stumbled across this challenge in passing on twitter about a month or so ago. When I say ‘in passing’ I mean, the tweet was more or less initially overlooked.

While having a general nosey around twitter and actually taking notice I figured, why not jump on the bandwagon albeit probably too late

I found some rules/guidelines over at Pebble’s Blog

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 03- A picture of you and your friends
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Your favorite song.

So, Yeah, I figure why the heck not. Might get my butt into gear and actually give me the drive to pay more attention to my blog and even give you some idea of who I am. That is of course anyone really cares and actually reads it.

First entry for this will be 13th October 2010.

Me on Dads 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700cc

Kimberly — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:21:54 +0000

Up in Auckland, I took dads little LF 250 for a ride for a few hours. About 140km covered. Had an awesome time on the 250.

A picture of me on dads 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. This is a very comfy bike and would look great in our driveway, hint hint.. haha.. One day.

Brothels next to schools

Kimberly — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:14:26 +0000

Over on the New Zealand Herald website there is an article about a Brothel that has been setup directly opposite a school.

The Club Red Door has opened across the road from Henderson Intermediate School, angering parents, staff and residents who say brothels should not be located so close to children.

Source: NZ Herald

While, personally I have no problem with people running Brothels, there is obviously a market for them. I do how ever have an issue with these pricks using ‘Massage’ to advertise their whore houses.

As a co-owner of a Professional Massage Therapy business in which we are sick of getting phone calls from morons looking for a thrill It really makes my blood boil when I see a whore house with a sign that simply says ‘Massage’ out the front.

As a Qualified Massage Therapist and having spent a lot of time training in the Human Musculoskeletal systems in order to provide a professional health service to clients, It is hard enough forging a professional image when for so long the term ‘massage’ has been used for ‘happy endings’ or Brothels.

This country needs to move forward and start regulating the massage therapy industry. Unfortunately it would appear the National Body (Massage New Zealand) is not doing anything in regards to getting the industry regulated. In fact, it would seem they are only collecting membership fees to line their own back pocket.

Yes, I’m fuming over a sign. But there is a difference between a Massage Clinic and a Brothel. It’s hard enough re-educating the general public to that fact as it is!

Trialing Ubuntu Linux on Podcast Studio Systems

Kimberly — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:53:16 +0000

I’m looking at moving the Podcast studio computers permanently to Ubuntu Linux.

I’m currently running the studio systems on USB key installs of Ubuntu. So far everything seems to be working well. I’ll be testing the recording software over the next few days and will be recording this weeks XTN on Ubuntu. Still deciding if I should use a Windows backup recorder just in case, and that probably won’t be a silly idea really.

Still have a little issue with the Linux blogging clients. I use Windows Live Writer which for a Microsoft application works really well in conjunction with WordPress. Also, I used iTunes to write the ID3 tags and insert album art so I’m also going to be playing with the ID3 tag editors under Linux.

I’m writing this on Lekhonee which is a gnome WordPress client. Anyway, all going well this time in a couple of weeks all the systems will be re-installed with Ubuntu.

If anyone is running Linux software for podcast production, I’d love to hear what software you use.

Once I get everything sorted on the Linux side, I’ll post a writeup with what I decide to use software wise.

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