TweetMost, if not all regular net surfers would be familiar with the “LOLKatz” meme, whereby pictures of cats are accompanied by a funny caption, first invented on 4Chan, and popularised on the I Can Has Cheezburger site. Now that we’re … Continue reading
TweetApple has just launched an updated version of the Safari web browser. One of the key features is an in-built “reader”, that identifies an article (of any type) and displays it in a floating screen, free from clutter, advertisements and … Continue reading
TweetI’m a big fan of data visualisation, as I’ve said many times before. I’m also a passionate observer and participant in politics. I’ve made a career out of communications and marketing. This is a wonderful example of all of the … Continue reading
TweetAustralia’s Minister for Communications, Senator Stephen Conroy, also known as the Global Village Idiot, has launched a scathing attack on Facebook. Conroy, the man who with his boss Kevin Rudd, decided to censor and slow Australia’s internet access, and spend … Continue reading
TweetThis email is doing the rounds at the moment – I’ve received it from a number of people (Liberals and non-Liberals alike). It speaks of a greater groundswell of negativity around Kevin Rudd and his useless Government. SORRY KEV’S SORRY … Continue reading
TweetKevin Rudd has a new priority every week. His priorities are defined by a heady mix of political opportunism and media tactics. Rarely (never) are they a product of “what’s best for Australia”. The Daily Reckoning has set a priority … Continue reading
TweetThere’s a lot to be said about simplicity. It’s the sign that someone “gets it”. The simpler, the better. As Albert Einstein said: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler”. Alan Siegel gave this speech about … Continue reading
TweetI shan’t say too much about what will in the future be regarded as a famous interview, I think it’s better that you see the interview written up in graphic form and form your own judgements…
TweetA wonderful piece from The Daily Reckoning, about former U.S. President Warren G. Harding. ¬†Our current leaders could learn a thing or two from him. ¬†My favourite passage: Warren Harding may never have been the brightest bulb on the White … Continue reading
TweetJust when we thought the ridiculous and draconian internet censorship laws created by the Rudd Government were enough, now there’s a suggestion that¬†iPhone and gaming apps will require Federal Government classification. This shows a complete lack of understanding and a … Continue reading