Posing like Jasmine Star

100 songs in 100 days

http://100sketchesinsong.tumblr.com/ If I understand it correctly a friend of mine is planning on writing 100 songs in 100 days. That's quite a feat so it will be great to see how he goes and how he develops. If you're keen to tag along for the ride check out the link below: http://100sketchesinsong.tumblr.com/

Auckland Panoramas

I am now selling some of my work as large canvases. They are available for purchase from my website using the link below: http://pattenmakers.co.nz/prices/canvases-and-prints/auckland-panoramas-and-landscapes/

School ball season

http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2012/04/06/150057877/not-your-average-prom-portraits?sc=fb&cc=fp

Wellington Falshmob - NZSO

SEO mistakes - Following the wrong signals

A lot of people stress out about SEO. Here Matt Cutts of google reminds us that your SEO efforts make less of an impact than having compelling content does. Remember, if you're optimising for the current search algorithm but not thinking about users you will not be around long term.

IRD Scam - 2012 tax refunds

Note: This is a service message with information related to your Inland Revenue account(s). It may include specific details about transactions, products or online services. If you recently cancelled your account, please disregard this message.

File for your tax refunds now. Click start below to fill your inland revenue form in seconds and get your return in 48hours. Do disregard this message if your refund has been received.To start the filing process click Start Filing. © Copyright 2012 Inland Revenue

It's the end of the financial year which means it time for another phishing scam targetting people interested in getting a tax refund. If you have received the message above don't follow the link that is inlcuded in the message, it will end in tears and you will lose money rather than gain it.

If the IRD ever did send you anything via e-mail they wouldn't send the same e-mail to various undisclosed recipients then use a link to send you to a website that they didn't own.

Google's Self Driving Car