Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Oppose the Rudd / Conroy Internet Filter
The Internet censorship filter of Rudd and Conroy is against Australia's long term business interests .
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Ebay Fined
LMVH vs. eBay : brand spanking for the small seller
by Sue Bailey
photo credit: Gavin Gilmour
Strike another one for LVMH. As m’colleague’s posted, the Jarndyce and Jarndyce of ecommerce, eBay vs. LVMH, has seen eBay fined some more pocket money for allowing, or not stopping, the sale of products LVMH didn’t want sold on the site.
by Sue Bailey
photo credit: Gavin Gilmour
Strike another one for LVMH. As m’colleague’s posted, the Jarndyce and Jarndyce of ecommerce, eBay vs. LVMH, has seen eBay fined some more pocket money for allowing, or not stopping, the sale of products LVMH didn’t want sold on the site.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Australian Emissions Trading Scheme ( ETS ) - Skeptics and Others
( 28 Nov , 2009 ) According to the government broadcaster , the ABC , these are the twelve members who have put their personal positions above the interests of their party , the nation and indeed the World . Their actions would suggest opportunism , a high level of scientific naivety and an interest in doing the bidding of the coal industry etc. . ( Links to their official web pages as shown on 42nd Parliament: List of Members by Political Party and List of Senators by Political Party are shown in brackets , email addresses are shown where available . It is interesting to note who will only allow contact through online forms . ) They have had two years to get this right !
Tony Abbott ( Abbott, The Hon Tony, Member for Warringah )
Nick Minchin ( Minchin, the Hon Nick - Senator for South Australia )
Sophie Mirabella ( Mirabella, Mrs Sophie, Member for Indi , Sophie.Mirabella.MP@aph.gov.au )
Stephen Parry ( Parry, Stephen - Senator for Tasmania )
Eric Abetz ( Abetz, the Hon Eric - Senator for Tasmania )
Michael Johnson ( Johnson, Mr Michael, Member for Ryan , Michael.Johnson.MP@aph.gov.au )
Tony Smith ( Smith, The Hon Tony, Member for Casey , Tony.Smith.MP@aph.gov.au )
Judith Adams ( Adams, Judith - Senator for Western Australia , senator.adams@aph.gov.au)
David Bushby ( Bushby, David - Senator for Tasmania )
Mathias Cormann ( Cormann, Mathias - Senator for Western Australia )
Mitch Fifield ( Fifield, Mitch - Senator for Victoria )
Brett Mason ( Mason, the Hon Brett - Senator for Queensland , senator.mason@aph.gov.au )
Others , such as ( Robb, The Hon Andrew, Member for Goldstein ) are also involved , as are those whose parties refused to negotiate on the ETS :
The Nationals - House
Chester, Mr Darren, Member for Gippsland
Cobb, The Hon John, Member for Calare
Coulton, Mr Mark, Member for Parkes
Forrest, Mr John, Member for Mallee
Hartsuyker, Mr Luke, Member for Cowper
Hull, Mrs Kay, Member for Riverina
Neville, Mr Paul, Member for Hinkler
Scott, The Hon Bruce, Member for Maranoa
Truss, The Hon Warren, Member for Wide Bay
Australian Greens - Senate
Brown, Bob - Senator for Tasmania
Hanson-Young, Sarah - Senator for South Australia
Ludlam, Scott - Senator for Western Australia
Milne, Christine - Senator for Tasmania
Siewert, Rachel - Senator for Western Australia
( There is some sympathy for the position of the Greens , the ETS really is a work in progress , a small step at best . It is also fair to say that the federal government has been occasionally caught out playing politics . )
The Nationals - Senate
Boswell, the Hon Ronald - Senator for Queensland
Joyce, Barnaby - Senator for Queensland
Nash, Fiona - Senator for New South Wales
Williams, John - Senator for New South Wales
The Queen's speech at the opening of CHOGM, 27 November 2009
" And on this, the eve of the UN Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change, the Commonwealth has an opportunity to lead once more. The threat to our environment is not a new concern. But it is now a global challenge which will continue to affect the security and stability of millions for years to come. Many of those affected are among the most vulnerable, and many of the people least well able to withstand the adverse effects of Climate Change live in the Commonwealth. "
Tony Abbott ( Abbott, The Hon Tony, Member for Warringah )
Nick Minchin ( Minchin, the Hon Nick - Senator for South Australia )
Sophie Mirabella ( Mirabella, Mrs Sophie, Member for Indi , Sophie.Mirabella.MP@aph.gov.au )
Stephen Parry ( Parry, Stephen - Senator for Tasmania )
Eric Abetz ( Abetz, the Hon Eric - Senator for Tasmania )
Michael Johnson ( Johnson, Mr Michael, Member for Ryan , Michael.Johnson.MP@aph.gov.au )
Tony Smith ( Smith, The Hon Tony, Member for Casey , Tony.Smith.MP@aph.gov.au )
Judith Adams ( Adams, Judith - Senator for Western Australia , senator.adams@aph.gov.au)
David Bushby ( Bushby, David - Senator for Tasmania )
Mathias Cormann ( Cormann, Mathias - Senator for Western Australia )
Mitch Fifield ( Fifield, Mitch - Senator for Victoria )
Brett Mason ( Mason, the Hon Brett - Senator for Queensland , senator.mason@aph.gov.au )
Others , such as ( Robb, The Hon Andrew, Member for Goldstein ) are also involved , as are those whose parties refused to negotiate on the ETS :
The Nationals - House
Chester, Mr Darren, Member for Gippsland
Cobb, The Hon John, Member for Calare
Coulton, Mr Mark, Member for Parkes
Forrest, Mr John, Member for Mallee
Hartsuyker, Mr Luke, Member for Cowper
Hull, Mrs Kay, Member for Riverina
Neville, Mr Paul, Member for Hinkler
Scott, The Hon Bruce, Member for Maranoa
Truss, The Hon Warren, Member for Wide Bay
Australian Greens - Senate
Brown, Bob - Senator for Tasmania
Hanson-Young, Sarah - Senator for South Australia
Ludlam, Scott - Senator for Western Australia
Milne, Christine - Senator for Tasmania
Siewert, Rachel - Senator for Western Australia
( There is some sympathy for the position of the Greens , the ETS really is a work in progress , a small step at best . It is also fair to say that the federal government has been occasionally caught out playing politics . )
The Nationals - Senate
Boswell, the Hon Ronald - Senator for Queensland
Joyce, Barnaby - Senator for Queensland
Nash, Fiona - Senator for New South Wales
Williams, John - Senator for New South Wales
The Queen's speech at the opening of CHOGM, 27 November 2009
" And on this, the eve of the UN Copenhagen Summit on Climate Change, the Commonwealth has an opportunity to lead once more. The threat to our environment is not a new concern. But it is now a global challenge which will continue to affect the security and stability of millions for years to come. Many of those affected are among the most vulnerable, and many of the people least well able to withstand the adverse effects of Climate Change live in the Commonwealth. "
Monday, November 16, 2009
OT - Copenhagen Dec 7 - 18 , 2009
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As I see it , this is not a political debate , it never was . It is science , it is nature . Most people do not understand these things and many of those who do can not communicate their knowledge . This is a failure of educational systems to teach the basics of the Scientific Method :
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As I see it , this is not a political debate , it never was . It is science , it is nature . Most people do not understand these things and many of those who do can not communicate their knowledge . This is a failure of educational systems to teach the basics of the Scientific Method :
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The method applies in most situations , the military mind calls this making an appreciation , the philosopher looks at logic . In the supermarket , I end up with dinner , etc. . Spin doctors hate these things , the public should not think , it is to listen .
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When money is involved , as in this case with climate change , logic goes . In the U.S. , it is the oil industry , in Australia , it is the coal industry , etc. that is doing most of the spinning .
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Anyway , do your own research and if you see my point , take action , use your telephone and computer .
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To start with , here is what David Attenborough , had to say a few days ago :
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David Attenborough Joins The 7.30 Report ( ABC , Australia ).
Transcript , Video - ( Windows Media ) Broadband , Dial-up , Extended Interview - ( Windows Media ) Broadband , Dial-up
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Australia has the most to loose if something concrete is not done after Copenhagen , already extraordinary climatic events have occurred and extreme events at previously recorded levels but now over a few years , not decades . If you want to see the Great Barrier Reef , I would suggest doing it now , etc. .
The method applies in most situations , the military mind calls this making an appreciation , the philosopher looks at logic . In the supermarket , I end up with dinner , etc. . Spin doctors hate these things , the public should not think , it is to listen .
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When money is involved , as in this case with climate change , logic goes . In the U.S. , it is the oil industry , in Australia , it is the coal industry , etc. that is doing most of the spinning .
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Anyway , do your own research and if you see my point , take action , use your telephone and computer .
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To start with , here is what David Attenborough , had to say a few days ago :
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David Attenborough Joins The 7.30 Report ( ABC , Australia ).
Transcript , Video - ( Windows Media ) Broadband , Dial-up , Extended Interview - ( Windows Media ) Broadband , Dial-up
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Australia has the most to loose if something concrete is not done after Copenhagen , already extraordinary climatic events have occurred and extreme events at previously recorded levels but now over a few years , not decades . If you want to see the Great Barrier Reef , I would suggest doing it now , etc. .
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Last year both the U.S and Australia had a change of federal governments , they have mandates . Hold them to account now , prior to Copehagen .
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Official site provides news and information about the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen . Includes calendar , facts , blog , forum , ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Geekversity !
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I went to a Geekversity seminar today - it was about internet marketing and it was great! They started off with a really creative video presentation and continued with some incredibly useful and practical information - can't wait to apply it!
There's another one coming up in October, which you should definitely try to get into (I'm thinking of going again). Today, we began to learn about affiliate marketing and how to leverage various social media communication channels, and there's more great topics planned for tomorrow's agenda. Our homework assignment even has the potential to generate real money too!
Anyway, CLICK HERE for a link so you can take a look at the Geekversity site. These Geeks rock!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Another SPAMMER Gone
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today's quota of sundry other Nigerian generals, bankers,
engineers, attorneys and relatives of dead dictators.
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The account you reported is now terminated, along with
today's quota of sundry other Nigerian generals, bankers,
engineers, attorneys and relatives of dead dictators.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
WordPerfect Helpline
This is a true story from the WordPerfect helpline. Needless to say the help desk employee was fired: however, he/she is currently suing the WordPerfect organization for "Termination without Cause."
Actual dialog of a former WordPerfect Customer Support Employee: "Ridge Hall computer assistant; may I help you?" "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect." "What sort of trouble?" "Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away." "Went away?" "They disappeared.""Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?" "Nothing." "Nothing?" "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type." "Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?" "How do Itell?" "Can you see the c:prompt on the screen?" "What's a sea-prompt?" "Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?" "There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type." "Does your monitor have a power indicator?" "What's a monitor?" "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?" "I don't know." "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?" "Yes, I think so." "Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it'splugged into the wall. "Yes, it is." "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?" "No." "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable." "Okay, here it is." "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer." "I can't reach." "Uh huh. Well can you see if it is?" "No" "Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?" "Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it'sbecause it's dark." "Dark?" "Yes, the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window." "Well, turn on the office light then." "I can't." "No? Why not?" "Because there's a power outage." "A power....A power outage? Aha!
Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the box and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?" "Well, yes, I keep them in the closet.""Good! Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from.""Really? Is it that bad?" "Yes, I'm afraid it is." "Well, allright then, I suppose. What do I tell them?" "Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer!"
Actual dialog of a former WordPerfect Customer Support Employee: "Ridge Hall computer assistant; may I help you?" "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect." "What sort of trouble?" "Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away." "Went away?" "They disappeared.""Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?" "Nothing." "Nothing?" "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type." "Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?" "How do Itell?" "Can you see the c:prompt on the screen?" "What's a sea-prompt?" "Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?" "There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type." "Does your monitor have a power indicator?" "What's a monitor?" "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?" "I don't know." "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?" "Yes, I think so." "Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it'splugged into the wall. "Yes, it is." "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?" "No." "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable." "Okay, here it is." "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer." "I can't reach." "Uh huh. Well can you see if it is?" "No" "Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?" "Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it'sbecause it's dark." "Dark?" "Yes, the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window." "Well, turn on the office light then." "I can't." "No? Why not?" "Because there's a power outage." "A power....A power outage? Aha!
Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the box and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?" "Well, yes, I keep them in the closet.""Good! Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from.""Really? Is it that bad?" "Yes, I'm afraid it is." "Well, allright then, I suppose. What do I tell them?" "Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer!"
.... Jokes Galore.com
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