Category Archives: Life

Expensive love

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

I received several copies of this email from Apple, and clearly there is a disconnect between my idea of appropriate Valentines day gifting behaviour and Apple’s: I understand flowers, I understand dinner, and even a small gift, but isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Do you feel assured?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by

I imagine there is some ancient research backing up the use of the “be assured” strips across toilets in a certain class of accomodation. I for one feel it really is a waste of money, as not only is it … Continue reading →

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Why Wellington is great

Posted on August 8, 2009 by

Here’s how I got to WordPress camp this morning.

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5 Recent posts that I like – and a new page

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

I’ll be on Kathryn Ryan’s Nine to Noon program on Radio NZ at about 9:20am Monday 22nd. There are a few potential topics to cover – including why NZ is a good place to be right now, what businesses can … Continue reading →

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Brass Monkey 2009 – a photolog

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

The reprobates meet for another Brass Monkey Tying down the bikes in the Ferry Glassy smooth crossing. A good sign – we could have forgone tying those bikes as well.. South of Blenheim – it was cold. We live in … Continue reading →

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Brass Monkey Time

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

I’m off tomorrow (Wednesday) on the Brass Monkey – an annual event where… well damn it – let me bow tothe description writen by Mod from the incomparable Mod’s Motors: This weekend some of the more fanatical of New Zealand’s … Continue reading →

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Let’s make it happen

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

On Tuesday last week I was lucky enough to listen to an interesting range of cool people give 5 minute talks on the topics of their choice. (ok – only one person hit the 5 minute market exactly, and he … Continue reading →

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Uncovering the truth behind “50% of teens post senstive information”

Posted on May 12, 2009 by

Last week we saw a plethora of New Zealand headlines bemoaning the poor behaviour of ‘kids today’ – this time in how they handle their sensitive information online. The punchline was that one in two students had posted sensitive information … Continue reading →

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The spectrum of blogging engagement

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

While I may not agree with it entirely, Mikearauz has come up with a useful way to look at the way casual interest can turn into advocacy online. Since I don’t agree with it – I decided to have a … Continue reading →

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2 shots were fired

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

I am immensely proud to live in a country where, when faced with a well trained and armed guy fortressed in a house, the police acted in a responsible manner. Even after the provocation of seeing one of their number … Continue reading →

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How to write a promo email – Apple sets the standard

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

It’s a great product – but I really don’t think my Mother will use an iPod touch, and I really don’t think Mothers day in an economic downturn is the time for Kiwis to give expensive presents. However  the email … Continue reading →

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Flirting 2.0

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

Via Jesspiration is a simple look at how flirting works these days. Note that if I start following you on twitter it doesn’t necessarily mean that I am flirting with you.

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Guilty – but what about the Police organisation?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

The Policeman who turned to chase a motorcyclist on Buller gorge, blocking the road and causing two other motorcyclists to be seriously injured, has just been found guilty of dangerous driving causing injury. He is no doubt haunted by the … Continue reading →

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Five ways to increase your free time

Posted on February 10, 2009 by

This is Indexed once again sums up a complex thought on a card. Most people are in the middle of this curve, and would really like to be at the far end. But why not move the curve? Why not … Continue reading →

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Alcohol and driving: make it 0.0% or forget it

Posted on January 7, 2009 by

Good news  - the NZ Government wants to look at reducing the drink driving limit from 0.8 g/l to 0.5 g/l.  It’s been 0.5g/l in Australia for years – folk over 40 will remember Peter Brock always had had 05 … Continue reading →

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