I’m back in The Hague this week for a security workshop – only two weeks after my last trip. I’m becoming increasingly comfortable with the city – I was able to give basic getting-around information to a couple of folks with the State of Louisiana that were on the train from the airport with me – so it was a pretty uneventful trip over. I did manage to fight off jet lag enough to see the World Cup finals. It wasn’t exactly stellar play, but it was a decent match until the overtime. I hope that FIFA changes its policies to allow additional substitutions or something for overtime. Once you’ve played 90 minutes on the field, your team just doesn’t have energy left. It really makes for dull play. (Well, until you put your bald head into the Italian’s sternum.)
Also, I wanted to tip folks off to the IM client of choice I use these days. Meebo is a great startup that provides web-based access to all of the major IM networks, and includes some nice usability features. I’ve used it for a long time now, and the big draw for me is that I can access it easily from anywhere. Check it out.
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Glad Amsterdam’s less cumbersome. Saw in the paper there’s a handheld gadget that’s translating spoken languages on the fly. Maybe one for Dutch would be helpful?
Didn’t see the head bashing, but have heard about it on BBC radio, then CNN. Must have been blatant.
Had my first frappaccino at Starbucks Saturday – I’ve always gotten latte. It was coffee/vanilla – with whipped cream, of course. 470 blissful calories…
M/G
Meebo was mean to me the last time I used it and kept knocking me offline. Of course, that was many months ago so I guess I should give it another chance. Someday, since I generally hate using IM since it sucks me into its powerful grip and doesn’t let me go. Much like reading blogs keeps me from painting like I should be right now…
Meebo’s interface is really cute! i love the emoticons. i’m trying it out. if only i can get MSN to work… i somehow lost my password. DOH!
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