Random thoughts and observations
I mentioned on October 4 how I’d managed to sign up for Google Voice (USA) from Australia, but didn’t know what to do with it. Well, thanks to the assistance of regular American commenters Sue and Delmer, I’ve at least been able to play experiment with it. Delmer from Ohio left a voicemail on my [...]
Google Voice is currently available in the United States only, but being a determined fellow I managed to obtain a number and activate the service on my HTC Magic Android phone. Google Voice gives you one number for all your phones — a number that is tied to you, not to a device or a [...]
I use text messages sparingly. Usually it’s when I want to reach someone urgently (quicker than email), but I don’t want to disturb them or I know they can’t be disturbed. Sometimes I SMS staff if they’re out of the office on a job. Many people are addicted to SMS though. My 15-year-old daughter sends [...]
A story on The Age website talks about aggressive telemarketers acting for Telstra. TSA Telco Group has been contracted by Telstra to win back customers who have switched to a new telco. There are claims the company ignores the Do Not Call register and employees pose as Telstra staff. Tweet Pin It
I was reading on Sue’s website how Americans think Vegemite is uniquely Australian. It’s not really and it’s not a must-have daily item for most Aussies either. Anyhow, my brain turned full circle to the topic of penfriends. Remember them? Young readers probably have no idea what I’m talking about. Tweet Pin It
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