> Breaking the mould a bit on computer books, David has just had one of his stories short-listed for a well-known compilation of short stories, to be published in February 2008

> Check out David's blog on Builder AU, titled, "The .NET Effect" You can check out the latest postings here.

> Check out ZDNet's SQL Server 2005 MVP Series where David interviewed some of the leading SQL Server MVPs in Australia.

> And not to be out done, David also presented at the 2006 Business Objects Insight Americas conference, presenting on creating dashboards from web service data. You can find the supplementary files here

> Wonder what the Australian government is up to? Check out the latest edition of IT and Government Magazine for David's cover story on CRM usage in government.

> October held many fun moments, including presenting at the 2006 Business Objects Insight Asia-Pacific Japan conference in Melbourne. The topic of the presentation was on optimizing enterprise reports.

> Apple computers running Intel-- great for consumers, but do you think businesses will actually take a bit out of the Apple? Check out David's analysis of Apple's "bootstrap" announcement in the latest edition of Technology and Business Magazine.

> Want a look at what's new in the just released version of DB2? Check out David's review on Builder AU from here.

> Looking to buy an LCD but not sure where to start? The Sharp Aquos LC-32GA4X is a good entry-level LCD TV with integrated speakes and surround sound, perfect for your first home theatre setup. You can read David's review from here.

> May is turning out to be a busy month-- the annual Business Objects European User Conference is on in Cannes, France and David has been asked to present. You can find the complete agenda, including the abstract of David's session here.

> Are you setting up your first VPN? Need a hand? Check out the Help File section of the April edition of Technology and Business Magazine, on sale at Australian newstands now for everything you need to know about setting up your first VPN.

> It's head-to-head time in the CRM reviews, with RightNow CRM battling it out against Microsoft CRM 3.0. You can read David's review on ZDNet Australia here.

> The Xbox 360 has finally launched in Australia. Read David's review in the April edition of DNA magazine, on Australian newstands soon.

> If you are looking to deploy a wireless network at your work, check out David's "5 Steps to Secure your Corporate Wireless Network" in the Help File section of the March edition of Technology and Business Magazine.

> Looking for a new ADSL/VoIP router? The NB9W is a solid performer, combining a modem, router and VoIP gateway in one, making it an ideal solution for the home or office. Read David's review here.

> Sick of "bots" invading your chat room? Learn how to get rid of them forever in the March edition of DNA magazine, on newstands in Australia.

> Check out what to watch for when upgrading your current .NET applications to ASP.NET 2.0-- David will be presented at the VSLive! Conference in Sydney on 28 November - 2 December. You can find a copy of his presentation and supplemental materials here.

> Tired of carrying around your mobile phone and iPod player? Check out the review in February issue of DNA magazine of the Motorola Rokr phone, which combines an iPod player with a fully-featured mobile phone. Available on newstands in Australia soon.

> David presented at the 2005 International Business Objects User Conference held in Orlando, November 6-9. You can find out more details about the conference from here. A copy of the supplemental materials is available here.

> If you get lost in the parking lot at the mall, you may want to check out the latest issue of DNA magazine, on newstands in Australia to see David's write-up of the latest in GPS in-car satellite navigation.

> Are you a developer looking to use virtualization to make your life easier? Check out the August issue of Builder Magazine for David's head-to-head comparison of Microsoft's Virtual PC -vs- VMWare Workstation.

> Looking to create your own DVDs? Check out this handy tutorial from CNET Australia on using Sonic's MyDVD to do just that.

> Already dubbed the "iPod Killer", the Olympus M:Robe MP3 player is making a splash with audiophiles and common folk alike. Read David's review in the July issue of DNA Magazine, on newstands in Australia soon.

> Looking for an alternative to Visual Studio.NET? Check out this article from Builder AU, which originally appeared in Builder Magazine.

> It's all over but the shouting-- "Crystal Reports XI for Developers", a new book on report development and integration using Crystal Reports XI is complete and to be released by Charles River Media in December 2005.

> The April 2005 edition of Builder Magazine features a road test on five alternative IDEs to Visual Studio.NET

> Check out David's reviews of a range of digital cameras in the March 2005 edition of reFresh magazine, available on newstands in Australia.