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Iridescent eve

Iridescent eve

The photographs in this gallery were taken on the 12th May 2012 looking west towards Nebo from Figtree. I had the feeling given the cirrus clouds and the sunset that there mighty be iridescent clouds and luckily my prediction proved true.

Autumn sunset #2

Autumn sunset #2

The photographs in this gallery were taken on the 5th May 2012 looking west towards Nebo from Figtree. Another brilliant sunset. There have been many.

Autumn sunset #1

Autumn sunset #1

The photographs in this gallery were taken on the 28th April 2012 looking west towards Nebo from Figtree. This Autumn is proving to rich with incredible sunsets.

Zendogs ride in Malaysia

Zendogs ride in Malaysia

A couple of Sundays back I went for a bike ride with a group of friends in Johor, Malaysia. We rode from Pengerang to Sungei Rengit. We rode through small kampongs, past the homes, gardens and local makan places. No rush, no traffic, no hustle, no bustle.

On ya bike!

On ya bike!

Bought a new bike. It is a Giant Cross City hybrid bike. Basically a flat bar road bike. Recent bike riding experiences in Singapore and Malaysia convinced me it was time to purchase a new bike.

Ulu Ubin Ride

Ulu Ubin Ride

Riding a mountain bike around Pulau Ubin on a hot, steamy day. There is a gallery of photographs for you to check out. People, flora, fauna, boats and signs.

The End of an Era

The End of an Era

I think I know how Singaporeans must feel as the places they know well are torn down and swallowed up in the name of progress. Their kampongs, favourite eating places, schools and homes.

Technology OCD

Technology OCD

When it comes to computers, iPods, iPads and all that guff I, and seemingly many others, have been caught up in this unbelievable crazy black hole of needing to purchase the latest and greatest. What gives? What has happened? What has changed?

Mac OSX Links & Tools

Mac OSX Links & Tools

In support of a Mac workshop I thought I would gather together these resources and links in one place… Mac sites, maintenance, handy apps and installing OS X Lion

Walking NTU

Walking NTU

Photographs taken during my morning walk on the campus of Nanyang Technological University. The sun had just risen and the morning heat had not as yet set in.

Understanding technology

Understanding technology

Decision makers must understand the technology. They need to know the technology. Not simply use it.

80 Days

80 Days

The ABC has recently launched a site rich with media archives that are simply ideal for the teaching of Australian history. It is entitled “80 Days That Changed Our Lives”.

Practical WP plug-ins

Practical WP plug-ins

Read a review of four practical Wordpress plug-ins that make the creation and management of a multi-user web site a straightforward process.

Generation Now

Generation Now

Listening to the old vinyl album and browsing through those YouTube clips of Iggy and The Stooges live in 2011 was uplifting. One generation passing the baton to the next.

iPad Sharing Solutions

iPad Sharing Solutions

Sharing iPad files is challenging. This post shares a number of solutions collected by the author as well as teachers from across the globe.

Story of 2 POWs

Story of 2 POWs

Charlie Edwards’ detailed description of life as a POW, a period of time he shared with my father Frank Larkin. They were both prisoners of the Japanese during WW2.

Shih Lin Taipei

Shih Lin Taipei

Shih Lin District, Taipei, Taiwan. Images of the town, traffic, architecture and the surrounding mountains.

Singapore Memories

Singapore Memories

Links and resources for the Nanyang Girls’ High Parent Workshop.

Luzhou – Taipei

Luzhou – Taipei

I alighted at Luzhou MRT and explored the area a bit. A little off the beaten track. I took a few photographs and dodged the rain as best as I could.

Design in Asia

Design in Asia

These icons of design and similar are appealing to me because they are aesthetically simple and clean. The design is uncluttered.