Little Australia vs. Big Social Media
The Web is about connectivity and linking. Hyperlinking. The value comes from the constant curating of content generated by everyone - for everyone.Much of the content is generated by people who are paid to do so - and for them to continue to create that content someone needs to pay them. ...
How medical cannabis changed Jason Jordan’s life
Nicky Lefebvre from the Margaret River Mail wrote a short piece about my experience with medical cannabis.
The Pandemic
Real numbers, analysis and commentary on the Global Pandemic. Information was accurate as of late August 2020.
Scarcity
Am I worried? Damn straight I'm worried.I'm terrified.I have Multiple Sclerosis. I'm on a medication that suppresses my immune system. I've heard rumour this could be an advantage with CoViD-19, but somehow I think that's another job for Snopes.As a result, I'm at a higher risk of severe symptoms or death. Whilst that scares me enormously, what scares me more is leaving my family behind in this current climate. Especially if things ...
Clarity in Communication
So far the messaging from the Government during this crisis has been abysmal.Inaccurate, condescending, shouty, conflicting and in many cases, just plain absent.A good example is telling us to "practice social distancing".It's a nebulous, weasel phrase that doesn't actually tell you anything. If anything it should be "Practice Physical Distancing" because I've never been more social in my life - albeit online.There's no reason why we shouldn't ...
Bluff & Bluster
The semi-rural Community I live in has already reported an increase in the amount of strangers looking for "opportunities".I figure putting this sign on the front gate might help.Might not. But it's worth a try.
Desperation
Bad people do bad things. But Good People can do bad things too when they're desperate.It's just 3 months in and the World has changed.Today, the Australian Government announced draconian laws to try and help "flatten the curve" of the growing infections across this Country. That's in addition to the unprecedented laws which are now being implemented here in Western Australia. Things I never thought I'd see in my lifetime.Rottnest Island is ...
