26 instant hot spots on Google

Google released its new instant search functionality today and while debate will rage about its usability and impact on the search industry, there is little doubt Google isn’t stupid enough to roll out a change to its core product (note core – not like wave which was a new product) without thinking through all the [...]

When politics needs influencing who you gonna call?

While the ultimate decision on who gets to govern Australia is still being made, the results are being measured on how digital / online activity had an impact on both Politicians and Voters. There are of course many ‘hustings’ online that relevant candidates had to consider, each with its own merits and bad points, each [...]

Are you listening, politicians? I didn’t think so!

There is a lot of talk about this election campaign and the fact it hasn’t been much of a ‘social election’, meaning the lack of Social Media involvement. Ever since the Barack Obama campaign team leapt whole heartedly into using social media and other forms of digital communications to promote issues, communicate and raise funds [...]

Welcome to the Lucky Country

Warning this post has an extreme overuse of bad clichés It has dawned on me that we have turned our back on our entire culture. The radios and TV channels are full of it, the newspapers covered in it. Apparently we are overrun with a plague of asylum seekers that threatens our very existence. Like [...]

How’s the iPad going?

4 weeks into my iPad ownership i felt it worth a quick review on how I am finding it. Firstly I am not a Mac fanboy. I do like my iPhone but am a long term PC user, and frankly have no need or reason to change that. Not sure if that makes me more [...]

It’s a team – from top to tail

Posted by darryl in Business, Misc. on Sep 17 | 3 comments
It’s a team  – from top to tail
What is a team? What makes some teams win over others, and how does that impact on our successes? This past weekend I have watched several sporting events which were big for their own reasons, but out of which I got to observe the real key characteristics of teams in action. Some things stand out:...
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What sort of Web Designer would Pablo Picasso be?

What sort of Web Designer would Pablo Picasso be?
So I will set the scene first. Tonight I attended a special presentation of Picasso and his collection, at GOMA, in Brisbane. This presentation was for people associated with Queensland Leaders and was presented to us by the GOMA Director, Tony Ellwood. Apart from the fact this unique exhibition of Picasso’s work and his own...
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Queensland Leaders – Month 2

Posted by darryl in Business, ireckon on Sep 08 | No comments yet
Queensland Leaders – Month 2
So last week was my second hit of Queensland Leaders. As discussed by previous participants, you definitely get more each time from it. This week we had presentations from a whole raft of people, but including ABN Amro Morgans (Philip Lee), McMahon Clarke Legal (Langton Clarke) and BBS (Amanda Newbery). Sometimes it is hard in...
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Is the end of SMS the end of Twitter?

Posted by darryl in Business on Aug 15 | No comments yet
Is the end of SMS the end of Twitter?
Readers of this blog will know I like Twitter. And there are many others like me out there. Yesterday I received my email advising me that because I don’t live in 1 of 3 countries, I would no longer receive the free SMS updates of the people I was following on Twitter. Part of the...
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Don’t forget where the future comes from

Posted by darryl in Business, Misc., ireckon on Jul 29 | No comments yet
Don’t forget where the future comes from
Ireckon has been a proud supporter of the Beacon Foundation, a national not-for-profit aimed at helping young people create their own future. They work with schools to provide positive influence and leadership to help young people avoid unemployment and to think forward. Today I got to experience first hand the work they do, and how...
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