This article was born after listening to an interesting phone call earlier today. I don't envy anyone whose name is the contact-point for job-applicants who then ring in to get more information. When applying for jobs, have a simple email address. Corporations dislike dealing with obscure email addresses. 1. Be aware that UPPER-case is irrelevant.... Continue Reading →
Pelicans on Kangaroo Island
Every time I go over to Kangaroo Island , the number one thing I love to photograph is the Pelicans at Kingscote. Here are the latest photographs from early this year. (January 2010) These first two shots display the man, John Ayliffe, who willingly spends his evening feeding the pelicans whilst teaching the tourists about... Continue Reading →
Making Changes, Slowly and Carefully
Over the last ten years things have changed immensely in my life. In the early days of my internet life I spend many days and nights hacking, stripping and rewriting code - it's how I've learnt. I no longer spend so much time writing code, though it is still a passion. I still enjoy coding... Continue Reading →
Shooting the Glenelg Ferris Wheel
I've uploaded three more photographs from yesterdays walk at Glenelg onto my Redbubble gallery. Here are a few shots of the Ferris wheel at Glenelg, each available to purchase upon cards, canvas, posters, laminated and framed. Below they are displayed framed Large (406mm x 610mm), within a box-style frame (20mm wide x 40mm deep). Follow... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Photo-Walk at Glenelg
Sarah and I went for a walk to Glenelg beach today. Initially I went to check out the Adelaide Porsche Club cars on display at Wigley Reserve, but it turned out to be a non-event for me. Mostly because I had not brought a wide-angle lens, but after you've seen one modern Porsche, you've seen... Continue Reading →
Smoking. It wouldn’t kill you to QUIT.
If it offends you to be told what and how you are killing yourself,you shouldn't read this article. My wife and I are ardent anti-smokers. Oh, we know, some of our friends choose to kill themselves slowly by this method, we understand how hard it is give up an addiction. I know because I am... Continue Reading →
Dont Ignore the People
Dear Mr Country-Leader, Corporate-Boss, Telco, Senator of Communication in Australia, etc: The general public don't care if you do not implement their ideas. Most voters have come to expect that - they see through all your promises made days before each election. But they do care if you don't ask for their opinions, ideas and... Continue Reading →
City of Blinding Lights (Part 2)
To understand where this article began, please read 'City of Blinding Lights (Part 1)' Back in my mid-20's I started looking at property as a viable money maker. But I was unemployed, non financial and, most importantly, didn't have a credit rating at any bank. So it was a pipe-dream that I kept to myself,... Continue Reading →
City of Blinding Lights (Part 1)
First let me explain the choice of title: Yes, it is U2 song. I started listening to it just as I was putting this article to paper. It is so apt, at least the title. Reason 2 explains how and why. Often the city lights blind us from seeing the right way. But sometimes they... Continue Reading →
Altercation on Adelaide Train
Tuesday is normally a normal day, with normal events happening in a normal order. But today that was not to be the case. Let's start at the beginning. After a short night of sleep, I awoke at 6.45am. The usual formalities followed, including showering and dressing for work. A hearty breakfast to put some weight... Continue Reading →
Photo Opportunity: Adelaide Government House
Adelaide Government house is open only a few times each year for special occasions. Whilst the entry is free, your gold coin donation will go to the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia, South Australia Branch Inc). WHEN: Sunday 28th February 2010, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. INCLUDED: Refreshments will be available for purchase, benefiting... Continue Reading →
9 Helpful Tips to Survive & Succeed a Job Interview
For some reason I felt compelled to compile a list of important tips to surviving a job interview. No, not the job, just the interview. Step #1 is succeeding getting your application read, Step #3 is getting the job - But Step #2 is surviving and succeeding at the job interview! So I have searched... Continue Reading →
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…