Year: 2009

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Moore College Exam Cram 09

It’s exam time. Last year I wrote a stack of posts as part of my prep. This year, I’m not sure if you’ll see any blog posts (other than this one) or not! However, yesterday I tried a little experiment on twitter. Here’s where it started: Yo #MTC Moore college peeps. Tweet what ur studying 2day & how ur encouraged by it. Use this hashtag thing: #MTCexamcram09 (from here). Check out the live feed below:

Here’s what I like about the experiment:

  1. I’m motivated to study because I see others studying
  2. There are gems among the quotes, reflections and bible verses being shared
  3. It’s a fun and maybe (?) useful way to use social media

Go join in if you’re using twitter and/or follow the live feed above – or here on twitter

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Goodbye October 09 | Hello November 09

Yesterday was October 31 – also known as Reformation Day. I think the Reformation is the goods. For the last few years, I’ve posted some reflections on the Reformation. Not this year. So here’s some links to the past 3 years: 2008; 2007; 2006. Today is November 1 – also known as the beginning of Movember. Last year I dominated in growing a Mo – this year I’m not allowed. If you’re growing a Mo – leave a link in the comments to let people know how they can give some coin. Hey hey – November is also Aus Music Month over at Triple J. Oh yeah and November is also exam month… grrrrr.

my fav from this month

Pic above is my pick of this month’s Smashing Magazine desktop calendars. (2nd place)

October 2009 blog stats

Keep it real.

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JOURNEY ON – Oakbridge featuring MC Shamrock

I went out with Mark Earngey (stage name MC Shamrock) on Friday night for some live Aussie Hip-Hop. Oakbridge was launching his new album. He was supported by Hoodsta Kidd and Broadkast from Brisbane. Earngey is featured on one of the album tracks, and so he performed that song with Oakbridge. Check out the video of Journey On:

The highlight of the night was Earngey owning the stage, closely followed by Broadkast and in particular their song Stay True. Check it on MySpace or listen for it on radio soon.

Most of these guys are hooked up with the Krosswerdz crew. Peaceout homies.

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10 Ways For Parents To Protect Their Kids Online

The internet can be used for great good, but also great harm. Most children know more about how to use the internet than their parents. Therefore it’s incredibly important that parents work hard at understanding the potential dangers and develop strategies to protect their children online.

Protecting kids online (pic taken in Newtown)

Here are 10 ways for parents to protect their kids online:

  1. Communicate, communicate, communicate.
  2. Work hard at understanding the online world
  3. Protect your computer
  4. Computer in public (e.g. lounge room not bedroom)
  5. Agree on a rules for Internet use
  6. Shoulder Surf – discourage secret keeping
  7. Remind to be cautious
  8. Learn the features of new devices
  9. Talk to teachers and Christian leaders about the latest useful websites for children
  10. Model how the internet can be used for good.

These are from a workshop presented at Hunter Bible Church. Listen to the talk (MP3).

Check out purity.davemiers.com for a growing list of resources