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Hello Android

I recently gave my iPhone to my wife and went out and bought the new HTC Desire Andriod phone.  Telstra finally came up with some fair phone deals and data plans.  Seeing that Android phones outsold iPhones last quarter in the US, I thought I’d see what the fuss is about. What’s an Android phone? [...]

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New Directions Presentation Notes

Today I was given the opportunity to give a presentation to around 80 real estate agents here on the Sunshine Coast at Remax Property Associate’s New Directions event. I shared on a simple and effective approach to using social media to build connections and grow relationships.  I then followed up with some info on trends [...]

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Let’s talk internet numbers. A sweet little video.

This sweet little video gives us a snapshot on the state on the internet at the moment.  Some of the numbers are staggering. Kudos to the creator. Nice graphics and music too! JESS3 / The State of The Internet from JESS3 on Vimeo.

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Poreto’s Principle in Web Design

Poreto’s Principle is also known as the 80/20 rule.  It can be used observed in almost all fields of effort. e.g.  In a company, 20% of the staff do 80% of the work.  In a garden 20% of pea pods hold 80% of the peas.  At a party 20% of the people will eat 80% [...]

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New Apple iPad Video

If you haven’t yet seen or heard much about the new Apple iPad due for release in Australia this year, here is your chance. It looks quite amazing and should price at under $1000AUD If you  can’t see the video click here There is a heap more info on it here (Guess it’s a good [...]

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Creating iPhone Apps

It’s been a great start to 2010. I get the feeling that the Sunshine Coast economy is picking up and businesses are making the most of the “New Beginnings” that a fresh calendar year brings. A lot of my clients are bringing fresh ideas and concepts to me. It’s great! As my web design and [...]

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Merry Christmas

I want to take this opportunity to wish all my readers, clients and friends a merry Christmas and the best new year. If you don’t mind, I’m naming next year 2010sen. I’ll be working across the break excluding the public holidays so please don’t hesitate in contacting me with any requests. This is posted from [...]

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Not going away

It’s been an exciting week for me moving into some new office space in Maroochydore and establishing a new business identity (to be revealed soon).  As with most moves there are always phone and internet connection challenges and we’re reminded on how much we rely on the internet in our everyday lives. A local real [...]

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2 Key Thoughts from 2009

There are 2 key lessons I’m going to take out of 2009.  I’d say I’ll carry them with me for the rest of my life because they’ve proved invaluable already. These may not apply to you but I’d thought I’d share them anyway. 1.  It’s extremely important to discern the difference between Responsibility and Concern. [...]

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NO.VEMBER

My wife and I have the privilege of leading the missions department of our local church.  It’s a role that keeps us grounded and focused on the important things in life and allows us to bring some hope and help to others in need – both locally and globally. I’m not sure if you buy [...]

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