We Need a New Solution: Adelaide’s Smoking Bins Are More Hazardous than Helpful

I sent a stern email to the Adelaide City Lord Mayor Michael Harbison this evening. Being an ardent anti-smoker, and a photographer of all things that "get on my bloody nerves", I took the time to compile a message that not only asked for a solution, but also was considerate of the recipients position in my... Continue Reading →

April 12, 2007

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 →

February 2, 2007

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 →

January 30, 2007

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 →

November 24, 2006

U2 Fans – Unite!

Latest news about U2: U2 frontman Bono has topped a survey of the most influential pop stars of the last 25 years, commissioned to mark music channel MTV's quarter-centenary. Two more U2 sites worth visiting regularly! U2 in Adelaide in 2006

November 13, 2006

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 →

November 4, 2006

Marketing to the Masses

In the fast-paced world of business, it's easy to get caught up in the latest technological advancements, product innovations, marketing strategies, financial planning, and manufacturing processes. While all these elements are undoubtedly crucial for a successful business, it's important to remember that at the heart of it all, business is about people. "Business is all... Continue Reading →

October 21, 2006

Where Will Your Computer Be in 2020?

Editor's Note (2026): I wrote this back in October 2006, long before smartphones became part of everyday life, before cloud computing went mainstream, and before AI became something we could all use. I've lightly edited the grammar and readability, but left the ideas and humour largely untouched. Reading it now, it's amusing to see which... Continue Reading →

October 21, 2006

1 Good Reason Why I Don’t Smoke

Smoking is one of the most self-destructive habits we've ever normalised. Every year, tobacco kills more than 8 million people worldwide. That's more lives than many wars, disasters and other drugs combined. I've never understood the appeal. When did it become logical to deliberately inhale toxic chemicals into the very organs designed to keep us... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2006

Why the Internet Wins

Ken Olsen, one of the early pioneers of computers, was quoted in 1977 of saying "There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home". In the early days of computing, when the Internet was still in its infancy, there were skeptics who couldn't fathom its potential. At times, it seemed... Continue Reading →

September 6, 2004