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THE TOP 100
18/04/20 17:10
Write a list of the the Top 100 things that have inspired you during your life.
Then work on the list, like this:
"I wagged school to see Neil Armstrong walk on the Moon. What did you do?" Read More…
Then work on the list, like this:
"I wagged school to see Neil Armstrong walk on the Moon. What did you do?" Read More…
THE REASON TRUMP WON
13/11/16 14:58
I won money on Sportsbet, got on him at $5.00
How come the L.A.Times Poll was the only one to read it right from the start?You have to see Trump as the Americans see him. Read More…
How come the L.A.Times Poll was the only one to read it right from the start?You have to see Trump as the Americans see him. Read More…
I CAN SEE INTO THE FUTURE
07/08/15 14:12
‘It Was An Inferno. Before I Realised What Was Happening, The Whole Wall Went Up!’
As the world moves to collecting energy at its point of use, it is worth investigating what could happen when things go wrong. Home-sized lithium batteries make solar viable, collecting energy during the day and storing it for use at night in batteries. What could possibly go wrong when you bolt a battery to your most expensive asset? Read More…
As the world moves to collecting energy at its point of use, it is worth investigating what could happen when things go wrong. Home-sized lithium batteries make solar viable, collecting energy during the day and storing it for use at night in batteries. What could possibly go wrong when you bolt a battery to your most expensive asset? Read More…
GREECE NEEDS TO ...
17/12/12 12:07
Greece needs to start charging full retail.
Greece needs to recognise that it’s a six-month country. Just like Mt.Buller, Falls Creek and any other snowfield, (until mountain biking came along), the Greek Islands only work half the year, during the summer. It's tourists have to start paying full retail. Read More…
Greece needs to recognise that it’s a six-month country. Just like Mt.Buller, Falls Creek and any other snowfield, (until mountain biking came along), the Greek Islands only work half the year, during the summer. It's tourists have to start paying full retail. Read More…
BRILLIANT IDEAS
07/03/11 17:23
Free to a good home
Two free ideas for innovative businesses: a washing machine for clever people, and a toast holder for bachelors with sensitive fingers. Read More…
Two free ideas for innovative businesses: a washing machine for clever people, and a toast holder for bachelors with sensitive fingers. Read More…
RIOTS IN ATHENS
01/12/10 16:25
It's Christmas, it's Athens. There's always a riot.
Every year, after a few months of cold weather, and a couple of months since work on the islands ceased, the boys get frustrated and angry. Riots in Athens have become an annual pre-Christmas event. The fix is a creative plan to keep people employed all year —and come up with a plan to use that trained manpower over winter. Read More…
Every year, after a few months of cold weather, and a couple of months since work on the islands ceased, the boys get frustrated and angry. Riots in Athens have become an annual pre-Christmas event. The fix is a creative plan to keep people employed all year —and come up with a plan to use that trained manpower over winter. Read More…
TIME TO LEAVE AFGHANISTAN?
16/09/10 16:28
Armed Forces Vs Terrorists
In terrain that has defated every invader since time began, Australians are fighting, and dying, in Afghanistan. The futility of Armed Forces Vs Terrorists becomes apparent to anyone who has seen the geography. Read More…
In terrain that has defated every invader since time began, Australians are fighting, and dying, in Afghanistan. The futility of Armed Forces Vs Terrorists becomes apparent to anyone who has seen the geography. Read More…
AUSTRALIAN'S 1,000 MPH RECORD BID
13/09/10 16:22
It will end in tears.
Rosco McGlashan's attempt to travel at 1,000 miles an hour in 20 seconds —and live— will end in tears. Read More…
Rosco McGlashan's attempt to travel at 1,000 miles an hour in 20 seconds —and live— will end in tears. Read More…
AUSTRALIA'S AVIATION FUTURE
06/03/10 16:09
So, who would be a pilot in the future?
Pilot salaries and conditions have been steadily declining for years, which is why they have been flooding the Middle Eastern airlines that continue to pay higher wages in tax-free environments. Here's what we need to do to retain the talent. Read More…
Pilot salaries and conditions have been steadily declining for years, which is why they have been flooding the Middle Eastern airlines that continue to pay higher wages in tax-free environments. Here's what we need to do to retain the talent. Read More…
TAKEOFF “TOGA” CALL
22/12/09 15:43
Not happy? Call "TOGA!"
We should have a standard call in all aeroplanes for takeoff.
“TOGA” (It means Takeoff / Go Around)
Upon hearing it, from anyone on the flight deck ... even an augmenting pilot looking out the side window and noticing the runway lights are not speeding-up at the right rate ... just yells “TOGA!” and the operating pilot selects the full power settings.
Instant power, and ask questions later. Read More…
We should have a standard call in all aeroplanes for takeoff.
“TOGA” (It means Takeoff / Go Around)
Upon hearing it, from anyone on the flight deck ... even an augmenting pilot looking out the side window and noticing the runway lights are not speeding-up at the right rate ... just yells “TOGA!” and the operating pilot selects the full power settings.
Instant power, and ask questions later. Read More…
MELBOURNE'S NEW DAM
20/11/09 15:25
There is a great location for Melbourne's new dam.
It's off the coast of Cape Otway, in Bass Strait. Read More…
It's off the coast of Cape Otway, in Bass Strait. Read More…
SOLAR STREET LIGHTS
16/10/08 22:33
Become world leaders
Australia should lead the world by committing to a policy that all streets lights in the entire country must be replaced by combination wind and solar street lighting within three years, powered by energy captured at its point of use.
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Australia should lead the world by committing to a policy that all streets lights in the entire country must be replaced by combination wind and solar street lighting within three years, powered by energy captured at its point of use.
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AUSTRALIA'S EXPAT BRAIN POWER — FREE BUT UNTAPPED
16/10/08 11:26
With now over one million Australians living overseas, the Australian Government should draw on the brain power of some of the world’s best and brightest people to assist in making Australia successful.
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AUSTRALIA'S FILM INDUSTRY
01/10/08 11:31
Preserve our culture by giving it a market.
Australia should strengthen its film industry by demanding that 35% of all theatre screening slots be filled by Australian-made films. Read More…
Australia should strengthen its film industry by demanding that 35% of all theatre screening slots be filled by Australian-made films. Read More…
WALKERVILLE BOATS
26/03/06 16:38
The great divide.
There was once a fishing village called Walkerville in South Gippsland, Victoria. Unless they get some consensus in the art of beach-launching the boats, 'fishing' will be just a memory. Read More…
There was once a fishing village called Walkerville in South Gippsland, Victoria. Unless they get some consensus in the art of beach-launching the boats, 'fishing' will be just a memory. Read More…
NUCLEAR POWER
19/03/05 14:46
We must get smarter, and tougher.
The answer to the world's clean energy needs is probably going to be nuclear, but before we can embrace it, a few things need to be done.
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The answer to the world's clean energy needs is probably going to be nuclear, but before we can embrace it, a few things need to be done.
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SOLAR IS THE ANSWER
19/03/05 14:41
It’s just sitting there to be grabbed
Australia has the ability to be the world centre of excellence for solar energy in the future. Read More…
Australia has the ability to be the world centre of excellence for solar energy in the future. Read More…
WINDMILLS
15/03/05 14:51
How efficient are they?
Should we be using wind technology as anything other than a supplement to a solar, because it is only efficient ten percent of the time? Read More…
Should we be using wind technology as anything other than a supplement to a solar, because it is only efficient ten percent of the time? Read More…
UNDERGROUND SHARKS
02/07/02 22:17
You should pay for what you get.
When a tunnel company charges you full retail to drive across the city using their tunnel, shouldn't they give you a discount when the speed is reduced, or the number of lanes available?
Three lanes at 80kph = full retail.
Two lanes at 40 kph = a fair percentage less. Read More…
When a tunnel company charges you full retail to drive across the city using their tunnel, shouldn't they give you a discount when the speed is reduced, or the number of lanes available?
Three lanes at 80kph = full retail.
Two lanes at 40 kph = a fair percentage less. Read More…
REALISTIC ROAD SIGNS
27/06/02 22:02
Show it like it is
On one of Melbourne's private toll roads, there is an ever-tightening 270 degree corner, before traffic crosses the Bolte Bridge, northbound.
Shouldn’t the road's owners be expected to place a road sign indicating an upcoming corner that is commensurate with reality, rather than a standard, off the shelf, 'road curves' sign?
Two trucks have come to grief. Do their owners' lawyers have a case? Read More…
On one of Melbourne's private toll roads, there is an ever-tightening 270 degree corner, before traffic crosses the Bolte Bridge, northbound.
Shouldn’t the road's owners be expected to place a road sign indicating an upcoming corner that is commensurate with reality, rather than a standard, off the shelf, 'road curves' sign?
Two trucks have come to grief. Do their owners' lawyers have a case? Read More…
SMOKING VICTIMS
05/03/02 21:54
White Man's Magic?
How come all the chain-smoking journalists write stories about globalisation, decrying Gap, Nike and other companies for outsourcing manufacturing to sweat shops in third world countries, yet fail to tell the world what the cigarette companies are doing?
In Australia, we have banned smoking advertising.
As a result, all our scratched and faded hoardings and outdoor umbrellas have been sent to nearby third world island nations like Vanuatu and Tonga. Read More…
How come all the chain-smoking journalists write stories about globalisation, decrying Gap, Nike and other companies for outsourcing manufacturing to sweat shops in third world countries, yet fail to tell the world what the cigarette companies are doing?
In Australia, we have banned smoking advertising.
As a result, all our scratched and faded hoardings and outdoor umbrellas have been sent to nearby third world island nations like Vanuatu and Tonga. Read More…
AUSTRALIA'S IDEAL POPULATION
23/02/02 21:41
It's all been done before
Melbourne identity Steve Vizard rightly raises Australia’s population issue. This author is not against the concept of either raising public debate, or Mr.Vizard - who was recently described by an ABC talkback caller as ‘the thinking man’s Eddie McGuire’.
But when is a journalist or editor going to pick up on these two points:
1. This is a national issue, so why is a State Premier pushing it instead of handing it to the federal head of his party?
2. It has all been done before by Barry Jones’ Committee Investigating Sustainable Development which included many wise people and was science-based. Read More…
Melbourne identity Steve Vizard rightly raises Australia’s population issue. This author is not against the concept of either raising public debate, or Mr.Vizard - who was recently described by an ABC talkback caller as ‘the thinking man’s Eddie McGuire’.
But when is a journalist or editor going to pick up on these two points:
1. This is a national issue, so why is a State Premier pushing it instead of handing it to the federal head of his party?
2. It has all been done before by Barry Jones’ Committee Investigating Sustainable Development which included many wise people and was science-based. Read More…
REAL TIME 3D DESKTOP VIDEO CONFERENCING
29/09/01 21:25
Aircraft manufacturers should own this new technology
The aviation industry has been decimated, tourism flattened by 9/11. Airport throughput times blown-out because of 100% security screening. The USA policy of sterile flight decks has proven flawed.
Airports that have mistakenly imagined themselves as shopping centres are in for a shock.
Business travel needs a quantum leap. The last one was the birth of the 747 and Concorde generations ago ...
Perhaps the next quantum leap is nowhere near the airport. Coming instead in the form of upgraded video conferencing.
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Airports that have mistakenly imagined themselves as shopping centres are in for a shock.
Business travel needs a quantum leap. The last one was the birth of the 747 and Concorde generations ago ...
Perhaps the next quantum leap is nowhere near the airport. Coming instead in the form of upgraded video conferencing.
Read More…
PROCESS-IZE MEDICAL SERVICE DELIVERY
25/07/01 17:22
One day it will happen
If we delivered air safety the way the medical professions deliver service to their patients, there'd be a constant drizzle of molten aluminium from our skies. It's time to bite the bullet, pay the price, and arm the over-worked professionals with the tools and systems to save lives. Read More…
If we delivered air safety the way the medical professions deliver service to their patients, there'd be a constant drizzle of molten aluminium from our skies. It's time to bite the bullet, pay the price, and arm the over-worked professionals with the tools and systems to save lives. Read More…
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