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Q4 2019 (Oct - Dec)
How Do We Learn to Hate Each Other?
How Do We Learn to Hate Each Other?
Watching children play together in the playground is one of few places I’ve seen a world without hate. Why can’t we do the same?
Shon Ellerton
Dec 31, 2019
Of Handwriting, Cursive, Fountain Pens and Ink
Of Handwriting, Cursive, Fountain Pens and Ink
A little discourse on the art and mystique of handwriting and how we might be in danger of losing the ability to write by hand.
Shon Ellerton
Dec 18, 2019
Don’t Let the Trolls Discourage You from Writing
Don’t Let the Trolls Discourage You from Writing
Never let the trolls put you down on your writings. They do not write. You do!
Shon Ellerton
Dec 15, 2019
Four Little Words to Watch Out for and Use Sparingly
Four Little Words to Watch Out for and Use Sparingly
I try not to get caught out on using these four words too often.
Shon Ellerton
Dec 13, 2019
Is it Time to Get Rid of Ethnicity Checkboxes?
Is it Time to Get Rid of Ethnicity Checkboxes?
In a truly global integrated society, there will be no need for ethnicity checkboxes. But are we ready yet?
Shon Ellerton
Dec 12, 2019
Could English Become the One Surviving Language?
Could English Become the One Surviving Language?
Is it possible that, sometime in the future, all other languages will die in favour of English?
Shon Ellerton
Dec 10, 2019
Your GPS Secretly Wants You to Get Lost
Your GPS Secretly Wants You to Get Lost
Not being able to read a map and totally relying on your GPS giving directions can lead to interesting results.
Shon Ellerton
Dec 9, 2019
Bad Managers Can Do More Damage Than You Think
Bad Managers Can Do More Damage Than You Think
The undesirable behaviours and actions of bad managers can often be felt by many others including families, friends, and colleagues.
Shon Ellerton
Dec 4, 2019
Destination Drab: No Tourists Here!
Destination Drab: No Tourists Here!
Bleak outer suburbs, oppressive regimes and far out-of-the-way places can be your most rewarding vacation spots. Seriously!
Shon Ellerton
Nov 25, 2019
Did Anyone Actually Read the Paris Agreement?
Did Anyone Actually Read the Paris Agreement?
We can all do better to curb emissions, but will the Paris Agreement help?
Shon Ellerton
Nov 22, 2019
I Hate Subscription Software! However…
I Hate Subscription Software! However…
Greedy software vendors have milked the concept of subscription software; however, there is a silver lining.
Shon Ellerton
Nov 13, 2019
How I Got Blessed Today on the Train
How I Got Blessed Today on the Train
Many of us avoid eye contact and ignore anyone doing something weird or out of the ordinary.
Shon Ellerton
Nov 12, 2019
10 Reasons to Consider Contracting
10 Reasons to Consider Contracting
If you have always worked as a permanent employee, you could be missing out on some of the advantages of being a contractor.
Shon Ellerton
Nov 10, 2019
The Bliss of Not Driving a Car to Work
The Bliss of Not Driving a Car to Work
Many of us get tired and stressed before we step into the office just by driving their cars. Here’s my story. What’s yours?
Shon Ellerton
Oct 18, 2019
DIKW Pyramids and Car Crashes
DIKW Pyramids and Car Crashes
A very simple way to understand the DIKW Pyramid in terms of avoiding a car crash.
Shon Ellerton
Oct 15, 2019
10 Pitfalls to Avoid with Data Warehouses
10 Pitfalls to Avoid with Data Warehouses
Don’t get caught out on some of the pitfalls of data warehouse design.
Shon Ellerton
Oct 2, 2019
Our Ageing Computer Programming Workforce
Our Ageing Computer Programming Workforce
With each passing year working in IT, I’ve become aware of a growing ageing workforce of computer programmers and coders
Shon Ellerton
Oct 1, 2019
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