Powerbook Widget

I published this post via the new OSX Tiger dashboard widget for posting to blogger.com. I must say its very simple and slick, just what i needed to quickly post and keep my eye on other data data such as stock prices on my powerbook dashboard. This type of application really in my thoughts constitutes what a 'killer' application is all about, however i wont rave on about it until i have used the tool for a few weeks to evaluate its stability and full feature set.....for the time bein however i am very impressed.

wynn las vegas

I have just returned from a trip to las vegas, i stayed at the wynn hotel and importantly managed to win overall on my betting, my average bet was over $100 and i enjoyed the roulette, blackjack and poker the wynn offered. As an IT professional i was impressed by the wynn in room systems, the large LCD hidef tv was supplied with a wireless keyboard (with trackball) and provided me with internet access as i did not travel with my trusty 12inch powerbook. The in room systems allowed all sorts of things to be checked in relation to your account, select movies & music plus local TV access. I think these basic services could be improved by adding access to your betting trends as a 'marked' player and allow you to book the golf, spa or in house eateries. I was surprised that wireless access via wifi was not supplied but i guess security concerns are part of that issue. Overall i was impressed by the wynn, the casino was excellent, the golf course was truly in great condition and provided a real test, the in room facilities were top class and i won! You Can't argue with that.....

Pool Playing

As some of you out there may know i am keen UK 8 ball pool player, i am the captain of the Cue ball bakers pool team who are current champions of a local Essex league, the blog is here at http://bakerspool.blogspot.com

I would advise any player to read this book as its great for the mind game involved with pool in all variations of the game

I am off to pool practice now with a few team mates, i bet 'how' i practice tonight is different from them after reading the book.