July 2011
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Solar Powered Weapons
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Heavy Advertising
All I see at the moment on TV here is advertising for a heap of different insurance products. It seems like the insurance industry really wants more people to get life insurance or income protection insurance. Seeing so many ads is actually making me want to not do it.
May 2011
1 post
20 stunning green homes →
I love architecture, and saving the environment is fairly high up on my list of things to do too. These 20 homes are, for me, aspirational - the kind of home we all dream to live in.
January 2011
1 post
Are We Nearing Peak Silver?
There’s an interesting post on Money Choices, the Australian home loan comparison service, about the production of silver around the world. What’s interesting is the price of silver really took off around about 2004. So while everyone talks about peak gold and peak oil, have we missed the rise of silver? How high will the price go? Who knows, but to my eyes it looks like it’s...
June 2010
2 posts
Long time between drinks!
I will blog more often. I will blog more often. I will not abandon Tumblr.
October 2009
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August 2009
4 posts
Some worthwhile credit tips →
What If Apple's Tablet Doesn't Exist?
After reading AppleInsider’s latest rumour, I wondered whether it’s possible that the tablet doesn’t actually exist? It certainly wouldn’t be the first time Apple have come close to releasing a product only for Steve to nuke it at the last minute. I hate to say it, but this could happen again all too easily.
Free Money (Without Magical Trees) Is Possible
It seems like everyone has realised the value of having cold hard cash now that it’s much more difficult to get credit. But just in case you’re running low on funds, here are some ways to get free cash you may not have tried! [via Tipd]
July 2009
1 post
2009 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London’s Hyde...
Check out design crave for pics of the 2009 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion.
June 2009
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May 2009
4 posts
How to Save During a Recession?
Have been reading some PF advice: Top 5 Money Saving Tips For Recession Survival on the One Dollar More blog.
Credit Cards: Not Always Your Best Friend
When you’re going on a trip, everyone will tell you to always take your credit card. And I would have agreed with that, until I read this article about the culture of credit cards around the globe. Who knew that in Japan (where there’s a gadget for everything) that hardly anyone pays for goods with plastic and that there are very few ATMs and merchants who take anything but cash!
Listening to Peter Schiff Weekly Broadcast
Just started listening to Peter Schiff’s weekly broadcast. He’s the investor who foresaw the GFC coming way back in 2006 - 2007. Watch him on Fox News et al as he was laughed at and mocked for his spot on financial foresight.
April 2009
8 posts
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TRouBLe Remembering CSS Orders?
CSS is far from new, but that still doesn’t mean it’s any less confusing to use unless, of course, you are writing it every day. If you do struggle with the CSS shorthand order, like what to change to increase the padding to the top of an image, then remember this: TRouBLe, or Top Right Bottom Left. Thanks Char!
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10 Books For Marketing Your Blog
Everyone is looking to make a little extra cash, especially in these tough economic times. One way to make secondary revenue (that is assuming you still actually are employed) is through blogging. If you are one of the many who are blogging for money, then this list of books about marketing your blog will come in particularly useful.
Hummer H3 Is An Unlikey Green Vehicle
Toyota’s Prius has been lighting the way to greener personal transport, but who’d have thought Hummer would step up to the plate! Their new H3 gets an amazing 100 MPG thanks to it’s electric engine, which is apparently enough to trump the mightly Prius. It even looks like a proper Hummer.
Where To Dodge The Crowds On Your Next Trip?
Who doesn’t love getting some time off work and doing a little exploring? Almost everyone loves it, which is exactly the problem! That’s why I found this list of off the beaten track backpacker destinations quite interesting as they offer stunning scenery and something really different minus the crowds. That is, of course, until even these remote spots become easily accessible and...
Stay Healthy With At Home Remedies
With all this talk about a swine flu pandemic, I found this article particularly pertinent. They have some great tips in here about foods to eat that boost the immune system, some of which I had never even heard of. Do yourself a favour and check it out.
Setting a Home Budget: Download Budget...
Need help getting your budget set for you and your home? Why not down a personal budget spreadsheet and get a handle on where you’re money is going.
Gold & The Many Ways It Can Be Eaten
The value of gold has gone through the roof as the worldwide economy has gone through the floor. But that’s not to say you’ll only find gold reserves safely stored away in a locked safe. Au contraire! For there are people who actually eat gold in everything from schnapps to champagne and cake. I think I’d rather keep mine for a rainy day. ;)
Ten of the best April Fools day!
Business Pundit blog have put together a fantastic list of April’s Fools day pranks put together by big companies.
March 2009
8 posts
New Petrol Price Saving Tool
Billshrink from the USA has put together a masterful mashup of Google maps and petrol prices which allows the user to plot their daily journey, nearest gas station with lowest prices along the route.
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Manage Your Money Online
Budgeting and boredom go hand in hand, but it’s one of those tasks that has to be done, especially if you are a shopaholic. But with new Web 2.0 technologies and social networking, it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out these web-based budgeting apps.
Best Job in the World?
With much fanfare and some controversy the Queensland Tourist board launched their Island Reef Job back a few months ago. They now have a short list of hopeful video applicants all seeking to get the job of Island Caretaker of a Great Barrier Reef tropical island. At the number spot on votes is Julia from Russia, who is entertaining to say the least.
Writing A Strong CV: It's Easy
We keep hearing so much negativity on the news about job cuts, recession and stock market drops. What it all means is that there is less money out there and fewer jobs. But the supply and demand equation has been skewed heavily towards the employer, so getting your CV right is more important than ever. Here are 50 CV writing tips.
Free WiFi for Sydney
The Sydney Free Wireless group is hoping to encourage residents and shops to set up their own Meraki to extend the network across Sydney.
Australia's Wine Industry In Steep Contraction
It seems like there is literally no industry not affected by this downturn. Although not yet officially in recession, the Australian wine industry saw an 18% drop in exports last year as the UK and US market dried up while demand from China failed to materialise.
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Travel 101: Avoid Losing Your Identity!
It’s bad enough to lose your wallet when on the road, but losing your identity is even worse! Here are some tips to keep your identity your own when travelling.
February 2009
15 posts
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Cubicle Relief: 10 Heavy Surf Spots
I love to surf: who doesn’t in this country? But this list of surf spots just makes me want to pack up and book the next flight. Desert Point makes a deserved appearance, as does our very own Shippies and Ours.
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CO2 Scrubbing Forests In The Sky
This is an interesting idea that could help improve air quality and scrub the air of CO2: forests in the sky. It sounds ludicrous, but maybe these are the sort of bold steps we need to take?
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Slightly Strange Wallets: Another Way To Customise...
Bored with quirky t-shirts with vague statements about robots and cities? Customise your look with one of these weird and wonderful credit card holders, with everything from a Dr. Who themed card holder to a wallet that looks like it came straight out of Soviet Russia!
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Skillz To Pay The Recession Billz
J.D. Roth can do no wrong. His latest post on 10 Essential Money Skills for a Bad Economy for Zen Habits is timely, insightful and well worth a read.
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Obama & The $3.6tn Budget
All eyes were on Washington DC today as Pres. Obama dropped his $3.9tn budget, which will see incredible spending on healthcare reform, the wars in Iraq and Afganistan and $250bn in reserve to bailout dodgy banks. I need a bailout too Barack ;)
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USD$500,000 World Home Comparison
In the wake of the global economic crisis, as many property markets have tanked, check out this impressive list of properties for sale across the world and see just what you now can get for US$500,000.
Take A Break Under The Radar In Sea Isle City, NJ
There are some parts of the USA that everybody and their dog knows about, has been to, would like to visit or is planning a trip. But one spot that a friend recently told me about that’s off the radar, for us foreigners at least, is Sea Isle City in New Jersey. Don’t let the name fool you: Sea Isle City has endless miles of open beaches, fantastic summer weather and lots to do. So get...
Mod Pre Fab Home
Most home owners or prospective home owners don’t usually consider a prefabricated home. Sometimes thats justified because it just wouldn’t look right on their vacant plot of land or the local climate and it just requires something a lot more robust. Anyway, check out Talieisn Mod.Fab one-bedroom, 600-square-foot prototype residence made elegant, and sustainable living in the desert.
Valentines Day Post
For some great last minute ideas on how to have a nice valentine’s day with your sweetheart without breaking the bank check out Get Rich Slowly’s post on the topic.
When Travelling In Australia, Pick A Nice Airport...
I have to travel quite frequently for work and occassionally for play. Therefore, I’ve seen a fair few of Australia’s airport hotels. Rather than finding out where best to book in for your next overnight stop, check out this list of the best airport hotels in Australia.
Eco-shelters: Portable, Green & Cheap
With all the constant media attention given to greening our lives, it isn’t surprising to see some massive strides forward in innovative green architecture. I found this list of eco-shelters, complete with portable labs and shelters made from recycled paper, particularly interesting … especially given the current economic outlook!
Social Music Recommendation Is Hawt!
Before the RIAA came down on them like a ton of bricks, I loved Pandora. It was an awesome service that seemed capable of tuning into exactly what type of music you want to listen to. It has been hard to replace, and Last.fm is pretty good, but it’s still not Pandora. Anyway, if you’re in my boat then check out this list of recommendation services.
VoIP On Nokia Phones: It Is Possible
Mobile phones: they’re notoriously expensive. Especially if you are making calls to other networks or international contacts. There is a way round it though: just load up on one of these Nokia phones with VoIP and start cutting back on those expensive calss.
Green Technologies That Have Vanished
Some say that the current heat wave sweeping the south and west of Australia has everything to do with global warming. If only some of these vanished green technologies were actually being used then we could achieve energy independence, security, stability in pricing and emission reductions. Australia is a nice country, so why not try and protect it? After all, on a per capita basis we are pumping...
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Buying a Sweet Pad Down Under
Looks like the Australian house prices fell again for a third quarter in the three months through December as the threat of the nation’s first recession since 1991 eroded demand for property. And by the looks of it there are plenty of really nice, average-priced houses across Australia which are up for sale…. if you’ve got the money.
January 2009
12 posts
Dream Villas
Sure you can’t afford it but you can dream … right? Check out some of these dream villas across the world.
Australia's Housing Unaffordability
There has plenty of chatter about Demographia’s housing study which came out a few days ago. It turns out that Australia has three of the most “severely unaffordable housing markets”. What this means is that the housing bubble in Oz is yet to burst - which is great for first timers.