Posted by Jared Birbeck on Thursday, August 13, 2009,
I
know a lot of people that won't use it. I know a lot more people that do use it. i for one am a user. I play scabble, I check out what others are up to and I write a short story in my update. It's a great way to waste a bit of time.The waste of time aspect of facebook is one reason a lot of people don't use it. There is so much on the site that you can do that you could easily spend all day everyday just surfing there. But there is a novelty factor attached to it. Yes you can, and yes you w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Jared Birbeck on Thursday, August 13, 2009,
Another story out today about binge drinking and another story telling parents that if they let their child drink at home they are sending them on the path of alcoholism and binge drinking. Just one sip will do it according the headlines. Professor John Toumbourou has come out and said that parents that let their shild sip champagne at a relatives wedding, or have a glass of wine at dinner are setting that child up for binge drinking. Apparently, early exposure to alcohol enables the child to... Continue reading ...
Posted by Jared Birbeck on Wednesday, July 29, 2009,
It has been raining a bit here in Adelaide over the last few days and this has highlighted a problem with umbrella use. There are usually plenty of places to walk while it rains without getting wet. This is fantastic for people who often choose to go without umbrellas. However, there are increasing numbers of people that are walking under cover with their umbrella above their heads. Do you really need an umbrella if you are under cover? Probably not.But, this is not the worst of it. These inc... Continue reading ...
Posted by Jared Birbeck on Tuesday, July 28, 2009,
I've just come back from a rather brisk walk to the post office. Aside from the normal amusing sightings of individuals with no sense of how to dress, there were a higher than average number of individuals that have overdone the perfume or after-shave. Is it really necessary to do your best to over power every passer by with your scent of choice? Why do people do it?I'm not a big one for their use. I prefer the use of body spray to a minimal extent to ensure I don't smell too badly of B.O.. I... Continue reading ...
