In a perfect world, the Internet would automatically shield children from contact with questionable content and dangerous people. Unfortunately, nobody exercises complete control over the online world in any centralised manner. What is considered illegal in one country may not even be considered an issue in another. This danger has been extended to free-for-all mobile…
movie The Sea Inside about the life of quadriplegic, Ramon Sampedro, who decided to end his life because of his physical disability. In the movie, he is brilliantly portrayed by Javier Bardem, one of my favourite actors. The director Alejandro Amenábar is a favourite of South African movie critic Barry Ronge, and when you see…
If you believe in the power and value that the internet can bring to your business, then try typing your web address into your mobile phone…..frustrating, isn’t it? The Web has revolutionised how we interact with and publish information; however, surfing the internet using one’s mobile phone, whilst being quite convenient, can be a very…
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk, he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father’s wisdom. He first came to my attention via the monthly Toastmasters International magazine. In this talk poetically…
The Jehovah’s Witness organisation, also known as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, has become known as a very secluded and insular organisation. It is one of the more controversial denominations of the Christian religion. From my earliest days in Uitenhage, I have been aware of their existence. And for the most part, they came…
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