by JAK | Aug 4, 2013 | big ideas, culture, music, TEDx
The talks and other performances at TEDxAuckland 2013 this year were of a very high standard and a great day was had by 2000+ people at the event plus many more tuned in from around the world for the live stream. A TEDx event is a bit like the conference equivalent of...
by JAK | May 17, 2013 | culture, music, TEDx, video
Omar Musa gave an electric poetic performance at TEDxSydney 2013. What I loved most about his talk is that his poem sounded like a conversation at first but then with the skill that only comes from a master wordsmith he worked up a series of vivid pictures as he...
by JAK | Dec 29, 2012 | big ideas, culture, music
We are in the last week of 2012 which is a great time to reflect on the year that has past and think about doing better for the 2013 year. Why be good when you can be great? Christmas is a time for relaxing with family and catching up on my reading and reflecting on...
by JAK | Dec 21, 2012 | culture, music, TEDx
Here is the 2min TEDxAuckland highlights clip. 17 talks and now its up to you share these ideas with your friends as you see fit. And here is the full music clip free to download if you like it. While checking out Rhian Shian I heard the next clip in that list Enjoy a...
by JAK | Nov 19, 2012 | culture, music
Mainstream TV in New Zealand seems to think that besides cooking shows, building renovations and talent shows we need to see X factor, Idol, the Voice and various other talent shows. Luckily there is lots of great music around and if you have ears to hear it is easy...
by JAK | Oct 12, 2012 | culture, music
This week in New Zealand and 149 other countries around the world it is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year is : Depression: A Global Crisis For very many reasons it is tricky to talk about mental health because many people don’t know what is...
