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I was born in Scotland and migrated to Australia, when I was little, grew up (some would say I never have), went to University in New Zealand. After a brief stint in the Army, I started work in IT as an Computer Operator.

I then spent a few years as a Technical

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Business > Sales Tips for writing business bids: 3 of 4
When confronted with the prospect of tendering for work, remember the golden rules. 1. Get a copy of all tender documentation from the client. Ensure that you understand exactly what they are doing and who the end users will be. Understanding everything about both your client/customer and end users will allow you to precisel... More..
Jobs & Careers > Layoffs & Firings Job layoffs: Clues that your pink slip may be on the way: 8 of 10
Over the years, I have been laid off, sacked, retrenched and just plain kicked out. I've always see it coming and now I would like to pass on my wealth of experience. 1. Your car parking space is turned into a bike rack. 2. Your personal assistant is asking you to get them a coffee and be quick about it. 3. Your clients and ... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2008 BMW X6: 4 of 5
This is meant to be a review of the 2008 BMW X6. The only question that keeps popping into my mind is BMW - WHY? What was the reason that BMW, decided that the brilliant 6 series needed an SUV version. Wasn't the X5 enough for BMW, did their reseach show that there was a demographic population of millionaire rednecks waiting... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) With so much water apparently available on the planet, how can there be so many shortages of drinking water?: 17 of 21
"Water, Water everywhere and not a drop to drink", so laments Coleridge's character in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Fast forward some few hundred years later, and the very same lament, is the cry of people from Algeria to Zanzibar and every letter in between. Where has all the water gone, it is as if it has evaporated be... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry DeBeers and its impact on the world's diamond trade: 5 of 6
I will be the first to admit, I have never had a fascination with diamonds. To me they are just a shiny rock, cut into funny patterns, they look nice, but I was never into shiny things. To my wife, they represent something else, they make her fingers look nice, but only the smaller ones, her small hands have never looked nic... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the UK Should Britain attempt to grab land in Antarctica?: 5 of 6
If land in Antarctica was purchased in blood then Britain would probably have the strongest claim. Many sons of this small island lay dead in this frozen continent, or died there, only later to be repatriated and buried in the soil of their homeland. When you look at the history or exploration, a lot of the areas on the maps... More..
Arts & Humanities > William Shakespeare Shakespeare's impact on the literary world: 6 of 7
Education time, when the world is very strange, yet electrons on this screen cause my words to arrange. Forsooth, verily, but the great Bard, has had an impact on the literary world. For where else would be get the scripts for, the 20th century greatest form of entertainment, the Soap Opera. How many of the writers of these ... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Automobile charisma: Does it really matter what type of vehicle a man drives?: 8 of 9
We live in world where perception is reality. Your immediate thought will be "no its not, reality is reality. Unfortunately, I will beg to differ. Our fast paced, 21st century, instant communication, instant gratification, instant identification world has very little time for contemplative decision making. Decisions must be ... More..
Sciences > Astronomy 57 alien species: Are we alone in the universe?: 106 of 116
Are we alone in the Universe? This question has been posited by nearly every intelligent being. Before we answer the question, let us ask why we need to ask the question. Is it due to the insecurity of the human creature, after all we have millions of creatures already sharing our world. Are we looking for intelligent life l... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles A guy's take: How to confront a man with his faults: 18 of 19
Why is it that only men have faults? Where does it say that women are perfect and that men have faults and issues? I admit no man is perfect, (well with the possible exception of Brad Pitt and George Clooney according to my wife), but she married me. Poor woman. I'm no oil painting and certainly don't claim to be the richest... More..