Mar
08
How Apple Brainwash
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The title might lead you to believe that I don’t like Apple when in fact it’s the complete opposite. I would love someone to send me a MacMini lol.
The thing is I have no doubt that Mac’s are a superior machine when compared to a Windows machine. I am also a fan of the closed system for developers. Steve Jobs is brilliant and they changed the world with the iPod.
However when they introduced the iPhone (which I own) the tide changed. Apple had built an almost awe inspiring following so the success of the iPhone was a certainty. The iPhone introduced a new generation of navigation and a simply awesome reliable system. The true credit is that the iPhone has massive market penetration and has rocketed towards the top end of brands in phones. They have done this not like most mobile phone companies who flood the market with hundreds of models but with one phone. Steve Job’s you are a master at marketing.
But Apple really have brainwashed us. Us iPhone owners will defend our phones like nothing else and yet for $39 you can purchase a phone with a far better camera. You can purchase phones for under a hundred dollars that give you much better features such as a much better quality camera including a reverse camera, OLED screens, expandable memory and easy file storage and sharing to name a few. Yet here we all are getting excited about the 4G release in a few months with thoughts of how lucky we will be if we get a reverse camera and a 5MP camera at that. We would be excited if we could pick our own custom message tone. A lot of the things users are hoping for are already standard on most cheap phones. The funny thing is all the things that are hoped for if you talk to most are pipe dreams and a wish list. They don’t really expect a lot of them lol.
The thing is even though it is not up to scratch with many features it is still a great phone with a great operating system. I have used the alternatives and they really don’t measure up. The iPad will soon be released and it to will be lacking in a lot of features that you would expect standard but because it’s Apple people don’t care.
Oh, how they have brainwashed us lol.
Mar
07
St George the Town & Suncorp
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There is a lot of crap that goes on in this world and two of the recent things that have disappointed me or even pissed me off I needed to mention.
Firstly for those that are unaware, we here in Queensland have been going through a strange bout of rain. In fact it hasn’t stopped raining in about a week. I actually don’t remember this ever happening lol. However in amongst this is a little town a little bit further west called St George. Over the years I have spent a fair bit of time in St George but at the moment it is going through some pretty major flood conditions.
What is sad about this is those who have little are struggling trying to save their belongings whilst the wealthy land owners seem to only be concerned with the fact that their land has water. Don’t get me wrong, I’m pleased that their has been some rain when we have been in drought for so long. I just find it difficult when I find people acting in a way that is so selfish. I know I shouldn’t be surprised but I still am. Unfortunately as someone pointed out “these are the same farmers who won’t give jobs to the local indigenous but will hire the backpackers that pass through town”.
It reminds me of another situation going on at the moment. What I am about to say is what I have heard and I’d be happy to be corrected. Suncorp one of banking/insurance companies who I have supported for a very long time have decided to move some of there operations from Brisbane to Sydney. Now I’m not sure why they are doing this considering they are a Queensland organisation but it probably has to do with the huge business it has down south with GIO etc. So ok, they decide to move to Sydney which I understand. What I find difficult is that they have given a few weeks notice of redundancy to a lot of the staff in Brisbane and told them if they want to apply for the jobs in Sydney they will just have to wait until they are advertised and apply like anyone else. So much for corporate responsibility. The only reason I can see them doing this is so they don’t have to pay relocation costs for those who would be willing to go to Sydney.
All I can say is I hope that maybe one day people will look at what is right and not just at what is good for them.
Mar
06
Skins Connects
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I am a huge fan of Skins. To date there can’t be an episode that has resonated with me as much as the latest episode which is Episode 6 from Season 4 which screened this week in the UK (Bless Torrents).
This weeks story revolved around JJ and it really did concentrate on his aspergers. There was so many elements to this episode that I recognised. Things such as the frustration that people think you are mental, or the frustration of trying to sustain meaningful relationships. What was good about this episode is that it actually covered off many of the frustrations that you go through in life when you have this issue. Even though it was dealing with several of the more negatively perceived attributes of someone with ASD, it also handled them in such an awesome way. Not dumbing them down but dealing with them. That is one of the things that really resonated with me.
But it wasn’t just the ASD that made this episode excellent. Throughout the episode several relationships were put under the spotlight and several dynamics. Whether it be the loyal friendships between characters, the love of an ASD teen when trying to date, a married couple who have hit a slump or a young couple trying to heal and cope with past betrayal.
A lot of the things that made this episode special were subtle in their execution and even though we all take something different from entertainment, this was for me one of those shows that hit home on so many levels. I hope when you get to see the episode that you take something from it.
Feb
22
New Policy
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I’ve implemented a new policy. With everything going on in my life which is so busy and full on at the moment, I realised that I have to look after myself. Otherwise I will just get stressed and not achieve anything.
Now, I don’t care what is going on I have implemented a No Drama policy. That goes for every part of my life. For a long time I have had a belief that I won’t bring high maintenance into my life. Like anything it is always subjective. But for me it was the right decision.
I won’t deal with drama if it has any emotional strain on me. I don’t care whether it’s work or personal, I deserve a break. People generally describe me as a strong person and I think that is a load of crap. I think for the most part I have just been able to cope better than a lot. I think the reason for this is that I recognise my own limits and know when I need to rest.
Unfortunately sometimes I think I really don’t get that chance to rest. So I have to be much for careful.
For everyone, take the time to give yourself the rest that you need. Implement a no drama policy. Since I got serious about no drama I feel better. I don’t let others who want to create it affect me. I’m seriously learning a lot about myself and I love it.
Over the past year my life has been rid of those who are selfish and those who don’t really care. I have rid myself of high maintenance and am slowly giving myself those things and people I deserve. Take stock and rid your life of drama now.
