Author Archives: Raoul

About Raoul

With a fairly unusual first name, this is where I have to stress VERY STRONGLY that these posts are my personal opinions and in no way reflect anything at all to do with my employer. For employer-approved content, take a look at my work blog.

Street Art in Bushwick

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Raoul

I was over at Third Ward last month (dropping my surfboard off for glassing with Dave Murphy) and had a conference call which meant I had to walk around the neighbourhood rather than jump onto the L train.  Found a … Continue reading →

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Updating my apartment

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Raoul

I have big plans for my very small apartment – but, of course, they are limited by funds, skill, and time available.  Still, I’m starting small and making some progress as I go – I upgraded my work desk and … Continue reading →

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All I want to do is watch Region 2 DVDs

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Raoul

I’m from England, I also travel a lot to other parts of the world – South America, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, and Asia.  Sometimes I buy DVDs in those places that are not available in the USA. Currently those … Continue reading →

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Back after a Hiatus

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Raoul

It’s been quite a while since I posted here – I embraced twitter, but that’s a very different forum for ideas So – I’ll be making a conscious effort to post more regularly here and post some pics, some achievements, … Continue reading →

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Winter in the UK

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Raoul

As a Brit, a Geographer, and someone has lived many places and traveled to many more; I am fascinated and puzzled by the British attitude to the weather. I could fill dozens if not hundreds of pages about various UK … Continue reading →

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NYC Marathon 2011

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Raoul

Well, the application is in for the NYC marathon next year and (unless I manage to screw something up), I should be in automatically with the 9+1 program through NY Road Runners.  I have run 6 races so far this … Continue reading →

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Embracing my feminine side?

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Raoul

According to urlai.com: “Text analysis raoulmiller.com is probably written by a female somewhere between 36-50 years old. The writing style is personal and happy most of the time.”

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Norway Run

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Raoul

And to make a change from the bitching about people like AT&T and AmEX – something positive. I finished the Norway Run last weekend in 16:07 which is a 9:28 / mile pace.  Granted that’s a short race, but I’m … Continue reading →

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American Express are thieves

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Raoul

In common with most of the rest of the parasitic “financial services” industry they don’t deserve to remain in business. Their latest bullshit is to inform me that the “membership rewards” I earned by charging over $100,000 in business travel … Continue reading →

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Sick while traveling

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Raoul

Always a pain.  Heading back to the US tomorrow and very much looking forward to getting home, rested and back to my usual diet, sleep habits and workouts.  I’ve been in Townsville, Cairns, back to Townsville, Melbourne, and now Sydney. … Continue reading →

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