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Re: My note-taking journey: From Google Keep to Evernote to Notion

Christian Biggins — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 01:55:07 -0000

Reading this was like a portal into my brain. My likes and dislikes on keep and Evernote matched yours perfectly and I too have moved to Notion.

I was particularly annoyed with the aggressive marketing by Evernote, especially as I was a paid used for a long time and when I bumped back down to free it was not as I remembered. The free Evernote used to be brilliant and good enough for most people but clearly that has changed.

Thanks for the post.

Re: In 2021, it’s time Aussie drivers let each other in

Christian Biggins — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:14:57 -0000

So much this. Great post I hope it changes even just a few attitudes.

Re: Android Auto now supports Google Voice messages w/ proper playback, replies

Christian Biggins — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 22:58:21 -0000

I've had this functionality for at least a year.

Re: Aquarium Invertebrates: A Look at the Ophiuroids: Brittle, Serpent, and Basket Stars

Christian Biggins — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:31:19 -0000

I witnessed my green brittle star (roughly 12" in diameter) on his back with his tentacles in a bulb shape (think an upside down orgasmatron - http://www.orgasmatron.com.au/ [Safe, I promise!]). I was watching it and wondering why it was in this position, then two small chromis swam into this 'bulb' and he really quickly wrapped his tentacles around both fish and started squeezing. I've never read or seen of this behaviour with stars and I was stunned to have been watching my tank at that moment to catch this. Also irritated I didn't have my phone to record it.

Believe it or not, I got into the tank quick enough to release the two, very beaten up, chromis who lived on for a while after. The brittle star now shares a cube with some H. Crispas and a cranky damsel who all seem to be happy together.

*EDIT* - I fear I need to expand on the 'orgasmatron'. Its a device that you push on your head which feels amazing and super relaxes you. Nothing to do with porn or sex.

Re: On the trail of the SuperRugby ‘heist’

Christian Biggins — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:39:47 -0000

Thoroughly impressed by this post. Thanks to all involved.

Re: How to create a Rest Resource in Drupal 8

Christian Biggins — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 03:04:08 -0000

He's only trying to help. Dont be so rude.

Re: 5 Things I Miss About Being A Hardcore Meditator

Christian Biggins — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 02:09:03 -0000

Loved this as much as "becoming a hardcore meditator."

Your writing is brilliant. I have a hard time reading blogs usually, have mad brain (and eye) fade by the 2nd screen but I just read both of yours back to back (like reading 'The Stand' in a single sitting, right?)

Thanks for this. Much appreciated.

Re: 5 Realities of Becoming a Hardcore Meditator

Christian Biggins — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 01:44:32 -0000

This is unreal. A great read. Thanks Brent!

Its amazing how much of this I can effortlessly relate to. From no free time, to liking a drop or two of grog when I get home.

As an offer of thanks, I am willing to explain the rules of cricket, if you'd like.

Thanks again.

Re: Embrace Challenge

Christian Biggins — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 21:51:01 -0000

I love this! So beautiful!

Re: Embrace Challenge

Christian Biggins — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 19:33:58 -0000

I make BJ my own by using only a few bullet styles. I'm a simple guy and I need a simple way to journal. I'll bring more bullets in over time, but for now its just the essentials.

I have everything in my journal, the most important to me is my drawings and plans. The UX of an online media player on the left and the tent/tarp design for our camping trip on the right.

I use it mostly at work, but because I'm using it 'at work' doesn't mean that there is only work stuff in there.

Re: Did Google Reverse The Panda 4.2 Update?

Christian Biggins — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:09:28 -0000

Its really worrying me now. I have no messages, its all perfectly healthy but crawl stats are terrible.

Thanks for the bug info.

Re: Did Google Reverse The Panda 4.2 Update?

Christian Biggins — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 20:24:59 -0000

Where can we see the details of this bug?

Re: Did Google Reverse The Panda 4.2 Update?

Christian Biggins — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 23:59:30 -0000

This may explain the issues I've been experiencing. My index and search clicks have fallen over. See graphs and more info in my SE question; http://webmasters.stackexch...

Re: Are Developers the Future of Technology?

Christian Biggins — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:50:19 -0000

Nice post, bit hard to read with the lists having no context or styling in them.
THanks.

Re: How and why you should update PHP to PHP 5.5 with Drupal

Christian Biggins — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 22:40:05 -0000

Awesome post, thanks very much.

Re: Calling all Drupal Devs: Write better code with EntityMetadataWrapper!

Christian Biggins — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:25:38 -0000

This is a great post, thanks very much!

Re: Developing A Custom Drupal Entity

Christian Biggins — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:00:04 -0000

I think there may be an extra 'uri callback' key in the entity declaration?

Re: Video: The Record Breaking TT Zero Run Of John McGuinness

Christian Biggins — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 23:39:30 -0000

Oh my god that's awesome.

Re: Wednesday’s Rugby News

Christian Biggins — Tue, 27 May 2014 21:37:54 -0000

They were young and needed the money.

Re: Wednesday’s Rugby News

Christian Biggins — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:19:23 -0000

A second 'leader' type on the field would be extremely beneficial to the mostly young playing group.

Re: Time to call it: Reds Succession Plan a Failure

Christian Biggins — Fri, 16 May 2014 01:49:51 -0000

I'm not a coach-knower. Of course, I know various head/assistant coaches in various Australian roles, but I've not followed coaches or even pretended to know the who's who of the coaching world.

That being said, I could never understand why Richard Graham was chosen for this position. It was beyond me. It seemed obvious (even to a non coach-knower) that he lacked any real 'win' in his career. I'm still baffled by it.

Re: Video: Australia go down in London Rugby Sevens Final

Christian Biggins — Sun, 11 May 2014 22:22:42 -0000

Absolutely awesome effort!

Would have loved to see them beat England at Twickenham. Awesome!!

Re: Build a New Drupal Homepage With Panels - OSTraining

Christian Biggins — Thu, 08 May 2014 20:45:26 -0000

Great videos, thanks.

Re: How To: Tidy Up and Reorganise Your Digital Photo Collection (Part 1: Folder Reorganisation)

Christian Biggins — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:06:04 -0000

Hi Terry,
I'd love to know what your workflow is when adding new files to this new structure. Do you have to use BMFM to 'import' your files?

Also, do you use an app such as Picasa to handle the viewing/editing of files within this structure?

Thanks for a great post!

Re: Wednesday’s Rugby News

Christian Biggins — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:09:25 -0000

Man, what I would give for mid-week 7's... (Should note that I have a big tv with fox sports next to my desk at work.)