There would not be many presidents of the USA that would inspire the voters, singers, artists and writers to collaborate and participate in a video clip that incorporates the words used in Barack Obama's opening speech made straight after winning his election. This amazingly produced song-clip not only tells us that the general population have... Continue Reading →
Christmas Gifts, I Don’t Want
Whilst some people consider lists the lamest cop-out for a blog entry, under the current circumstances I find them ideal. It's nearing Christmas ... everyone's writing their lists, checking them twice, checking if they've been naughty or nice, then remembering that they haven't hung out the washing they promised they would do ... bugger it.... Continue Reading →
Sen. Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech
Read and enjoy Barack Obama's entire speech in Chicago, Illinois, Wednesday, November 5, 2008 12:02 AM.
Meet & Greet
Your mission , should you wish to accept, is relatively simple. Yet we have devised 3 stages to allow the shy to also participate. Stage 1. Smile at someone new today. Maybe just nod. Men, tip your hat. Ladies, your smile will be enough for any man! Stage 2. Say Hello, loud & proud, so... Continue Reading →
Through Rain, Heat & Doubt
Looks like my trusty mobile , the Nokia 3210 , is on its last legs: This morning a message of failing memory displayed across its little window. With a hint of a sigh, the little device said "Get lost! Do I look ready to think about your problems? Your contact list? Take a freaking number... Continue Reading →
Generation Gap
I heard an interesting quote today from a female in her 20's. "We're not stupid, we just don't produce. We are generation-Z." It took me a minute to comprehend what she might have meant by this, and came to this conclusion: The current generation of younglings are too young to breed, therefore are not adding... Continue Reading →
Say Uncle, Say Lego
Prelude This article was first published in 2008, back when image hosting links felt permanent and the internet seemed a little less fragile. Over time, the photographs that originally accompanied this piece disappeared, leaving references to images that no longer exist. Rather than let the article age awkwardly, it has been lightly amended to remove... Continue Reading →
From Ideas to Action
I’m what you’d call an "ideas person". Not in the corporate buzzword sense, but in the way that my brain never seems to shut up. It’s a swirling mix of mild eccentricity, a bucket of entrepreneurial activity, and a gigalitre of optimism that keeps me sane and insane simultaneously. Starting Your Entrepreneurial Day I don’t... Continue Reading →
Amazing Canon Accessories
Quite by accident I went hunting on Amazon for Canon parts. Here's what I found that I really really really really really want!! Understanding the Canon Speedlite 580EX / 430EX As an owner of the 580EXii, I am often amazed by the features that are so difficult to draw out of it. It allows the... Continue Reading →