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Posts from 2004 to 2017. This was a personal blog during a fairly chaotic decade in independent publishing — some of it tech commentary, some of it Australia, some of it ephemera. It’s kept here in full for anyone who arrives via an old link.
Current writing lives at SiliconANGLE.
Hitting the Reset Button on your Life
Before I start, let me say that the following comes with a warning: I’m not a lifestyle guru, nor am I a life coach, any sort of guru, or any of the god knows how many sites who are promising you the world based on an idea. But here’s the catch: I have an idea. […]
I need to be more selfish
One of the biggest failings in my life, personally, in business and even in a gig, is that I’ve been way to trusting. The reality is that over and over again I get screwed for being so trusting. I should theoretically be in Melbourne as I write this; I’m not. I’m in Chiang Mai. […]
XXXVIII
“… and the sea will grant each man new hope, as sleep brings dreams of home.” XXXVIII and greetings from Kuala Lumpur.
Newly Launched Blogs: My Response
I honestly didn’t wake up a week ago and decide to take shots at my former business partner Darren Rowse: we can/ do disagree on a range of things (in a good way..indeed I valued him as a business partner way back then, working through different ideas is the BEST way to get the BEST […]
Dick Smith Kitsch Banned…Wrongly
I’m the first to admit that I don’t have a lot of time for Dick Smith…I mean he’s not Gerrard Harvey (of Harvey Norman) bad but he tends on the xenophobic anti-internet side at times. That said free speech should be extended to all, and despite only very tame innuendo’s in this video, it’s been […]
To Catch a Thief, the Thifty Sue Edition
I’m all for a more liberal version of copyright, but where a site steals every single post you write at 4aus.com, even when you work your arse off for it to find those offers…well, that’s a different kettle of fish. Let me introduce to you “Thrifty Sue.” And before you say “there is no proof” […]
What Do Prices “Know” That You Don’t?
Great clip from Duke University explaining how market pricing mechanisms work for the greater good. (via Catallaxyfiles)
Traides life
There’s a Coles supermarket and small shopping centre being built not far from where I live. There has been absolutely no one onsite for the construction since before Christmas…its now January 11. I can’t help but think this.
Apparently 4aus.com is being confused for Roger David
The alternative title was going to be “this guy is a f&*kstick” but I try to keep the blog PG 🙂 2 points: you don’t need “authorization” under Australian law to give away tickets…unless it’s a game of chance, then you need registration in some states…noting though that you still don’t need “authorisation” from the […]
Chris Berg on Voluntary Voting
The IPA’s Chris Berg puts up a solid argument in favour of voluntary voting on The Panel. The only argument he missed is the most obvious one: if we are a free and democratic society, shouldn’t our democracy give us the freedom to choose not to vote?
The “Baby Milk Scam” that isn’t a scam unless you write for News Ltd
News Ltd papers have been running a number of stories in the last week claiming that there is a huge “baby milk scam” involving Chinese nationals buying baby formula in Australia, shipping it back to China, and selling it for a profit. Here’s one recent article Chinese milk it in baby formula scam (News.com.au 5/1/13) […]
LOL: Twitter Bios Show Exponential Increase – to 181,000 – Self-proclaimed Social Media Gurus
LOL: Twitter Bios Show Exponential Increase – to 181,000 – Self-proclaimed Social Media Gurus
Something Wrong with the UK
Something must be surely wrong with the UK if this is acceptable. George Orwell must be turning in his grave.
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