Worldsong: Archive

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Dummy's Guide to AutoHotKey

How did I live without this? Ever had a program or job that required pressing six keys every time to accomplish one thing? AutoHotKey is the answer! This well-known free utility lets you sets up “macros” - you hit one key, and it generates all those six key strokes for you. (Mouse clicks are also supported). Notice though that I didn’t say “easily lets you set...

Jan 17th

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Dec 21st

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Dec 21st

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"A Dent in the Universe"

Enjoyed a really interesting evening discussing life with Seton Bailey from F.I.L.M and Robert, Chris and Sabrina from the ITU in Geneva.

Dec 14th

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My first "Idea Workshop"

I’m running my first “Idea Workshop” for the Bandwidth Barn. Over the next three days I will be teaching aspirant entrepreneurs how to find a great idea, refine it, and take it further. Looking forward to sharing the magic!

Dec 8th

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What I'm Watching: "Super 8"

A bunch of kids in a small town in the 70’s set out to shoot a movie about zombies on Super 8 film - and end up uncovering something far more frightening… With superb storytelling from writer/director JJ Abrams, the genius behind series like Lost, and great cinematography and performances by the young cast, this film holds your attention from start to finish (and don’t miss...

Dec 6th

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Dec 5th

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Dec 4th

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What I'm Listening To: "Joyous Celebration"

I heard this in a coffee shop in Cape Town and was blown away by the sheer jubilation of this South African gospel music: I was intrigued to discover that “the Joyous concept has always been enigmatic to a lot of people because of its format. We have been referred to as a Gospel group or Gospel Choir. We prefer to be referred to as a Gospel Project or a Gospel Concept. The reason being...

Dec 1st

I'm at Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week

I’m exhibiting at Cape Town Entrepreneurship Week this week, if you’re around please drop in and say hello.

Nov 17th

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What I'm Reading: "Little Brother"

I’ve just finished reading Cory Doctorow’s novel “Little Brother”, which was an interesting experience for a number of reasons. Firstly, it’s a great story. In the aftermath of a 9/11 type attack on San Franciso the the Department of Homeland Security institutes draconian measures for spying on American citizens, using technology to track their every movement and...

Nov 14th

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Nov 13th

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What I'm Watching: "How To Make It In America"

Two young guys and their friends trying to make it in New York - not family viewing, but very stylish (check the credits sequence), stunning footage of New York, and sublimely funny - especially the incomparable Luis Guzman … … How To Make It In America is one of the best series I’ve watched in a while.

Nov 12th

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What I'm Watching: "Downton Abbey"

Gripping story of a large English estate, both family and servants, on the eve of the First World War, Downton Abbey is superbly acted and filmed. Cannot wait to see the next season…

Nov 6th

Nov 2nd

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Holy Spirit Weekend

We’ve been running an Alpha Course for teenagers at our church, and this weekend we all went away for the Holy Spirit weekend. We had a great time braaiing, worshiping together, playing games, making banners… …and getting to know the very friendly reindeer on the farm!

Oct 22nd

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A cold day at our kids church

It was freezing when we arrived this afternoon at our kids church in the township - and not a kid to be seen anywhere… …but soon enough kids started straggling in, and we had a great evening singing, listening to a Bible story, and colouring in… …and had get the teenagers to go home at the end, after we’d fed everyone!

Oct 19th

Back at the Barn!

I’m back in Cape Town working with my favourite client, the Bandwidth Barn, a great incubator for startups. I spend a few days a month with them helping their startups to create successful strategies. I will see a number of people a day… …usually only leaving late in the evening, after a fascinating day of interesting work with wonderful people.

Oct 12th

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Oct 11th

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Oct 5th

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Sep 25th

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The month of new technologies

August was an auspicious month, ushering three new technologies into my life. First was a Livescribe pen on long loan from a friend. I spend a lot of time each month in strategy sessions with clients, which are usually very fast-paced and intense with lots of interaction. Afterwards (sometimes long afterwards, if it’s been a busy week) I then need to write up detailed notes on the...

Sep 2nd

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Freshly baked - welcome to my new blog!

I’m making a fresh start with blogging on Tumblr ! (You can still read my old blog posts here).

Sep 1st