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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.
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A little ABC/ Australia Network/ AFL conspiracy theory
Australia Network was supposed to close down 18 September 2014. SMH back in June. I started seeing ads on Australia Network saying they’re going to cover every part of the AFL finals series. But wait, the Grand Final is 27 September 2014. Turns out magically that the Australia Network will now close September 29. […]
XXXIX
“The countenance is the portrait of the soul, and the eyes mark its intentions.” Sage advice I should have followed in years gone by. Marcus Tullius Cicero.
The Unbearable Likeness of Thai Living
As I walked down the street from one of my 3 local 7-Elevens tonight I was nearly hit by a car. This car came probably in under 1m away from me. I never flinched once nor cared. I’m in Thailand. It was way close, but it was never going to hit me. And if one […]
RIP Rick Mayall 1958-2014
A man who inspired a generation of kids with your comedy.
Thoughts on Chiang Mai and being accused of “Running Away”
I’ve been accused by quite a few people of running away from my problems. I’m not, as opposed to saying fuck it all and lets live somewhere where I can be happy and content. I would never have thought about moving to Chiang Mai accept this bloke I know, who’s maybe a bit crazier than […]
Why the Australian Government Should Keep Funding The Australia Network
It has been reported in the news today that the Australian Government is going to get rid of The Australian Network in next weeks budget. I actually don’t believe that they should… and yes, those who know me may find that surprising. The contract under the Gillard Government was a joke; Sky News won it […]
Anzac Day 2014
Australia takes her pen in hand, To write a line to you, To let you fellows understand, How proud we are of you. From shearing shed and cattle run, From Broome to Hobsons Bay, Each native-born Australian son, Stands straighter up today. The man who used to “hump his drum”, On far-out Queensland runs, Is […]
Protesters
You’re home early
Food for Thought
so that’s where kittens come from.
baby camel
When folks representing the RSPCA ask you to game Google
So anyone who knows me knows I hate email.. I even had an email from someone who spammed this blog recently who (and I’m not making this up) complained that having had second thoughts, he couldn’t delete his spam comment. I probably should publish those emails at some stage, but some dopey prick promoting Sri […]
3 common myths about Thailand which are BS
Thailand is often referred to as the “Land of Smiles” but surprisingly many people have a pre-conceived notion of the country, particularly if they haven’t been there. Here’s 3 common myths about Thailand which are completely BS. 1. Thailand is all about sex tourism This comes to mind in terms of the mythOne of the […]
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 […]