Yes, you read correctly: DPReview has been acquired by the worlds leading online retailer, Amazon.com. DPReview began in 1998 as hobby site, growing steadily to become the number one destination for everyone learning about digital cameras & photography. With seven million unique visitors (over 22 million sessions) every month, reading over 120 million pages, it's... Continue Reading →
Sixteen Quotes to Bring Out The Best in You
Here are sixteen of the most amazing quotes that will not only bring out the best in you, they'll also push you forward in your life-journey. ‘Our minds can shape the way a thing will be because we act according to our expectations.’~ Federico Fellini ‘Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building... Continue Reading →
The Gift of Giving
I have learnt that the only awkward gifts are those with no flavour, function or future. It's important to recognize that gifts lacking these essential elements may fail to make a meaningful impact and may leave both the giver and recipient feeling uncomfortable. Let's explore why how our choices can help us steer clear of... Continue Reading →
Interesting Sites Found Whilst in Recovery
The most impressive actor on television today. Considering what he has to pretend to be. If I had just one half of his knowledge, I’d be twice as smart as I am now. Wait. That doesn’t sound good does it? The simplest website on the internet. I like it. Immensely. For all you entrepreneurs out... Continue Reading →
Five Years of Asking
One of the most important things a parent can do for their children is encourage them to ask lot of questions. Just as importantly parents need to respond with logical and sensible answers. Ok, so all children need a lot of creative stimuli for their ever-so-active imaginations! But nothing hurts a child's education more than... Continue Reading →
Sixty Thousand People at AAMI Stadium: Where are your U2 Photographs?
Did anyone in Adelaide get any photographs like the Mexican's got at their U2 concert? Bono: "Wooh, Edge, He found photos of U2 at the Adelaide Concert!" The Edge: "Dang, he sure did. Check them out at flickr.com/"
Enjoying U2 in Adelaide, November 2006
Last night was the most fantastic night of my life. Other than my marriage-day, U2 was definitely a concert worth waiting for. Arriving at the stadium at 5.00pm, I thought it would be filled already - but no, not even a third full. Having a great seat on the Eastern side of the stand, our... Continue Reading →
Branding the Australian Brain
ACNielsen have determined some amazing facts about Aussie Males, specifically how men manage their appearance. In July this year they managed to convince a few million Australian men to confess their spending habits on clothing, accessories, hair care products, magazines and beer. Amazingly, the report shows nothing about their preference in women or anything about... Continue Reading →
Twenty Years Later
After waiting twenty years for their return, today I purchased GOLD tickets to see Bono, The Edge, Larry and Adam in Adelaide on November 16 2006 at AAMI Stadium is the greatest band on the planet: U2! Yes, I stood line for three hours on my day-off-work. Making 150 fruitless phone-calls whilst waiting in line... Continue Reading →