http://redqueen.com.au project management, seo, animals and friends Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:12:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I stopped blogging over two years ago and for a long time had no inclination to come back and write anything at all. But suddenly in the past few weeks I have had a few thoughts that I have wanted to share and realised this space was still here, ... http://redqueen.com.au/2008/10/23/two-years-and-two-months/ Luke has been involved in the area of social development for some years now and has incorporated his IT background into this field that has allowed him to undertake unique opportunities working with communities to enhance their economic, social and political futures. Luke left for Mongolia in April to work ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/08/15/mongolia/ Yeah sure I have been working hard but I know you all do. So why? Why have I been so quiet? I like to think of my blog as an evolving creature that has long periods of virtual standstill, ‘punctuated’ by episodes of very fast development. This will probably ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/08/10/fits-and-starts/ Russ recently presented some of these ideas at Webstock in New Zealand. His presentation was called “Let go and allow users to control their own experience”. Fortunately for those who could not make it we get to see and hear Russ, plus have his slides. Check it out along with ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/06/19/webstock-presentation/ I have been there now for two weeks and I am really enjoying working with the team. I promise this is not an obsession with the colour red… http://redqueen.com.au/2006/06/18/red-on-red/ Unfortunately, I didn’t see one but thanks to a Yosemite National Park Guide I know exactly what to do for next time: What should you do if you meet a Mountain Lion? Don’t run. Stay calm. Hold your ground or back away slowly. Do all you can to appear larger: grab a stick, ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/04/28/mountain_lion/ Originally when I told a few people I was going to the US for a month they were surprised I would spend so long there. All I can say is I wish I was there for longer – the landscapes, cities, hospitality and of course the people were fantastic! ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/04/24/usa-baby/ Everything I had heard about SXSW was true - the panels are good, the people are great and the parties are fantastic! I have to agree with Cam regarding presentation highlights. Kathy Sierra’s “How To Create Passionate Users” was great - if you get the chance to see her do ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/03/25/sxsw06/ I need to get on top of my packing – everything is piled into my case and I really need to refine some of my choices. I am a dreadful packer – I always want to take everything I own. I also need to go and charge my laptop, ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/03/10/taking-off/ Ever since I can remember I have loved animals. My childhood cats copped the brunt of this affection until our Labradors joined the family when I was six. Early on my career options seemed clear: Vet, Zoologist or Palaeontologist. I find it amazing now how closely I have stood ... http://redqueen.com.au/2006/02/24/dinosaur-list/