Yesterday I creamed News Limited for fake and political reporting, targeted at influencing the outcome of the iiNet trial currently underway. They used non-empirical data and ancient quotes from an misnamed organisation all designed to create FUD. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. That’s what the media these days considers is what is necessary for [...]
Most empires not based on Religion only last the lifetime of the empire builder. Historically, very few last more than a hundred years – unless the urge to procreate and defend the empire is instilled in all the peons through the fear of heavenly retribution. News Limited is a publishing empire. Unfortunately, News Limited [...]
A few years ago, I accepted a commission to write a sustainable development policy document for the little island nation of Nauru. During my all too brief time there (great climate and all the fresh Blue Fin Tuna you can eat – Free – normally $75.00 per kilo in downtown San Francisco) – I [...]
The other day I said that it was an American recession and not an Australian problem. Three things happened yesterday that radically altered my perception. One involved my neighbour, Ron the second involved my uber geek friend from Europe and the third, an Australian edict to stockpile food. . Stockpile Food For a [...]
There was a popular word in the 70’s – antidisestablishmentarianism. It was used for two things – spelling tests and Time Magazine articles about spelling tests. It’s also a most excellent word for explaining the current occurrences worldwide. Newspapers are Closing due to lack of readership and advertising sales. Free to Air Broadcasters [...]
Before I start today, I need to disclaim any religious bias. I will admit to being a science fiction fan, but references to sci-fi are for comparative understanding purposes only. Today's editorial is only for people that have read George Orwell's Book, 1984. Or are familiar with Revelations Chapter 13. If you haven’t [...]
In the beginning was the Internet and the investors wanted to know – “But from where will we make our money?” (Sounds more authentic when said with a yiddish accent….frum vere vill ve mak our money?) So Business to Business E-Commerce became the catch phrase of the day. B2B will give the investors a [...]
ts amazing how much one can see the waves of public opinion forming with social media. I think it must have been about two years ago that I first started reading about the risk of a sub prime meltdown in the US. There are a lot of people who have built significant businesses from promoting [...]