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Comment on This was a man… by Max Coster

Max Coster — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:31:17 +0000

I was looking to see if a submission I had made to a public inquiry had been acknowledged but found this poem by Hannah instead. Thanks Nick for keeping a record to a great fellow - my dad certainly inspired me (often when I was searching for a way forward over some problem). His memory continues to inspire me, even though I am now officially old.

Comment on Facebook. Who would’a thought. by Dr Love

Dr Love — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:24:39 +0000

I’ve been invited a few times and really have nothing I want to share on it and thus my only reason for joining up would be because a friend asked me to. Which isn’t an appealing enough reason. Hope you don’t get swallowed by those addictive little micro emotions.

Comment on Facebook. Who would’a thought. by Ciaran

Ciaran — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:17:45 +0000

Interesting. I had the same reservations, mostly based on an intense dislike of MySpace in my case I think. My experience so far has been very much along the same lines as yours. I’m pleasantly surprised - so much so that I am now feel saddened when I consider the inevitable prospect that sooner or later they will do something to ruin the whole thing.

Comment on Brief update…. by nick

nick — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:37:56 +0000

Well 8km is a great distance to start with.
The secret (that I learned the hard way) is that if you are running longer distances don’t try to run fast. Just run so that you are able to talk comfortably as you go and have fun!
See you in the office!
–nick

Comment on Brief update…. by Beverly

Beverly — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 01:31:35 +0000

OMG!!! So cool, I sit near you but haven’t met you yet I just got started with the whole fitness thing too - I’m starting at ground zero (ie. never been to the gym before) and just did my 8km run last weekend.. clocked in at 63mins which is a bit embarassing

I’m doing the Asics 8km one this weekend, so nowhere near a marathon yet (might die)

Comment on Running again. by Tony Coster

Tony Coster — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:05:41 +0000

Go Bro - I hope you get into NY

Comment on Identity Blogging by Tom Coster

Tom Coster — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:33:31 +0000

Hi Nick,

Most interesting discussion. I think your definition of the issue :

“All of these things tie right back to ‘identity’ (as the industry insists on calling it). Who am I? Who are you? And how do we prove it to each other in such a way that it doesn’t get in the way of what we were trying to do in the first place.”

is spot on.

Learning it (the problem definition) by heart might keep a researcher (even Bill Gates) properly focused.

Comment on Online Banking thoughts on future trends by nick

nick — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 07:06:36 +0000

This was not really meant to be a sci fi look at the online banking industry. It is more an extension of the effect of what is happening right now. I’ll have a think about a post for what Online banking may be like in 3-5 years time.
Thanks for dropping by.

Comment on Online Banking thoughts on future trends by deep

deep — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 06:33:07 +0000

i did n’t find ur comments as really futuristic. this is sthg which z already happening. put some good news on it something which is really futuriistic.

Comment on Spyware Rant by nick

nick — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 20:51:29 +0000

I didn’t fill in any details for you but your browser probably did. This is just a helpful feature that Internet explorer and Firefox both use. This is not a sign of spyware.
Use an anti-spyware application. I like the Microsoft one, but I also like the Lavasoft Adaware one too.

Ironically the people who are likely to be worst effected by a fraudulent attack are non-internet bankers. This is because of the possible reaction time between the actual attack and the discovery of the incident. An internet banker may notice a discrepancy the same days while someone who waits for their statements will not find out for a month (if they check them at all).

So despite my belief that the banks can offer more security, knowledge is still the very best defense and access to internet banking helps provide that knowledge.

–nick

Comment on Spyware Rant by Tom Coster

Tom Coster — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:28:32 +0000

Nick,
You filled in my details for me, or was it spyware. That was a bit nifty.

I read you discourse with interest. I find the concept of someone looking in on my computer as repugnant. I am sure this is happening as outgoing data volumes are sometimes large relative to what I am doing. But what to do?

That Westpac clause just confirms that online banking is not for me.

Check ‘www.flickr.com/photos/tomc’ for some photos. I need some help with flickr.

Love Dad

Comment on My First Day in Paris by Tony Coster

Tony Coster — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 04:59:12 +0000

Glad you had a great time - it does bring back many great memories of when me and mum were there.

Comment on My First Day in Paris by Tom Coster

Tom Coster — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:05:19 +0000

Hi Nick and Adrienne,

We just got home and checked into your blog.
You may be home by now but from your photos and commentary you were obviously having a good time.
Thanks for the dinner and chat when we were in Sydney.
I caught up with Tony again before we left. Very good value. The fitness program is under way. with early results.

Love
Dad

Comment on My First Day in Paris by Judi Archer

Judi Archer — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 12:16:12 +0000

Hi Nick & Adrienne,
Enjoyed the photos very much. Brought back memories of wonderful Paris !
I have had a very happy day today ‘cos I’m going to be a Director again !
Continue to have a wonderful holiday,
love
Mum

Comment on City to Surf 2005 by nick

nick — Sun, 21 Aug 2005 23:09:53 +0000

Thanks Mum!! (you did it, Yay!)
I just checked the official results site to find that Adrienne’s official time is 110mins 30sec!.
Neville made it through the gate a bit before us and finished ion the 94min 42sec time. Fantastic for everyone I think.
Luv ya. Thanks for posting.
–nick coster

Comment on City to Surf 2005 by Judi Archer

Judi Archer — Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:14:42 +0000

Enjoyed the photos and the report of the day. 94 minutes sounds pretty good to me!
Love
Mum

Comment on podcasting by Idlemind - nickcoster.com » Sydney Marathon 2005

Idlemind - nickcoster.com » Sydney Marathon 2005 — Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:20:54 +0000

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Comment on A New Hope by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Hi Nick Pa calling.
I see the new directions have begun. It is great to see you so envigerated. You are sure going into an area that needs a big rethink and overhaul. The convential banking interface is all but destroyed and nothing of a user orientated nature has taken its place. I know I will still not use the internet for banking transaction as I am not convienvced my banking details are secure. I can also relate some unreal stories about trying to deal with banks these days but I won't do so here.

I do hope they cut you some slack so you can imlpement some real inovations.

Dad and Doreen

Comment on Moving on. by nick

nick — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Well that worked! Cool. Thanks for visiting here Dad. I’ll have to remember to say nice things.

Comment on Moving on. by Dad

Dad — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Yes Nick the format has changed since this morning. I will get to read more of the entries in the next few days. This a bit like “you have mail”.