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"There is no idea so stupid
or hackneyed that a sufficiently-talented writer
can't get a good story
out of it."
- Lawrence Watt-Evans
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Please feel free to peruse the examples of published work below.
Click on the heading to view the full text. You may also download this selection as a zipped folder by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
Please note that this is just a small selection of published items and further examples are available upon request.
Articles
A Sting In The Tale?
(published in Fair Lady magazine)
We use fairy tales like Cinderella and Snow White to entertain and socialise our young children, but are they the innocent fantasy stories we think they are? Some researchers suggest that they contain powerful hidden meanings and messages that could be harmful to children. Yet others suggest they impart important cultural and psychological lessons. An examination of the debate reveals the fascinating role these stories play in our lives.
Power To The People
(published in Brainstorm magazine)
Heralded as one of the most dramatic political side effects of the digital Information Age, enthusiasts argue that eVoting will become a powerful democratic tool and offers us a chance to bridge the digital divide and rejuvenate electoral participation at the same time. The fundamental theory might be sound, but could this enticing vision really be anything more than a pipedream?
In Good Form
(published in Fair Lady magazine)
The martial arts are known more for their ability to harm our bodies than heal them, but Tai Chi continues to surprise Western scientists with its restorative powers. Malcolm Stone investigates this ancient form of exercise and the astonishing health benefits being discovered in its graceful, flowing movements.
Body Talk
(published in Brainstorm magazine)
Technological systems based on biometrics - measurements of parts of a human body - appear destined to become an increasingly central part of our lives as South African citizens, but do the possible benefits outweigh the threat to our privacy as citizens and the substantial costs involved?
The Real Convenience Store
(published in Intelligence magazine)
By 2012 Utility Computing will be commonplace and you will purchase your IT services in the same way that you currently buy your electricity: flip the switch and receive an itemised bill at the end of the month. Malcolm Stone investigates the theory behind 'pay-as-you-go' IT services and the implications for South African business.
Take These Two Sites, Twice A Day, With A Pinch Of Salt
(published in Longevity magazine)
The Internet has mushroomed into an amazing medical library and powerful self-diagnosis tool, but is also an easy channel for potential misinformation and the modern equivalent of "old wives' tales". Malcolm Stone investigates how best to navigate this sea of self-help mega-sites, medical encyclopaedias and personal 'health tests' to find credible information about your ailment or complaint.
Press Releases
Will Local Golf Estate Prove 'Home Is Where The Cart Is'?
(Example Press Release 1)
First South African Lady's-Signature Golf Course Offers Community Lifestyle To Gauteng Families And Commuters Fed Up With 'Crime And Grime'
Will Cape Offer 'Good Hope' Or 'Storms' To Sailors In Epic Race?
(Example Press Release 2)
Top International Sailors Race To Cape Town For Christmas On First Leg Of Epic Round The World Event.
White Papers
An i5 Group Guide To Intranets
(Example White Paper 1)
Intranets were big business back in the mid-90s, this new buzzword had the corporate world rushing to realise the alluring productivity benefits that bringing the power of the Internet within the organisation offered. But the heady promises seemed to tempt decision makers . . .
An i5 Guide To eCommerce
(Example White Paper 2)
Post the expensive YK2 crisis, the enlightening Dot Com crash and, most recently, the ineffective ERP revolution, business is far more cautious and sceptical about the lucrative returns offered by e-commerce. Most organisations and their CIOs are ignoring the hype and insisting . . .
Downloads
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