Having just voted for as many of the Webby’s as I deemed legitimate (ie. I didn’t donkey vote), this is what my voting apparently says about me:

Nav Nerd – For you Simon Turner, a seamless User Experience is Nirvana and a 404 Error is a nightmare. No one at your job listens to your pleas for a site redesign even though it looks like could’ve been built before you were born. They might not understand but you know that wasted clicks are wasted opportunities. Fear not Nav Nerd, in time your voice will be heard.

Here’s some links that I’m liking this week.

- The Roll-Out Bridge in London (that could be used anywhere)

- There are plans for this waterfront, Queenslander home in Hervey Bay to become an eco-resort. Now all that’s needed is a buyer!

- The world’s most expensive hotels and packages – can you imagine paying $1 million?

- I have a reasonably dark sense of humor so I love these Mean Cards.

- A couple of great recipes: Prawns in Orange Baskets and Impossible Pies

- This weeks eMagazines from Marquette Turner Luxury Homes – July 7, 2009 issue & July 10, 2009 (don’t forget to subscribe)

- Never one to mince words, Michael Marquette’s “View from the Bridge” this week looks to see who should be blamed for our economic troubles.

- The launch of Google Maps in Australia will help even-out property prices by reducing advertising expenses.

- There are many good causes that I like and respect, and Annie Lennox’s SING Campaign is one of them.

- The Australian Federal Government is now giving pretty good insulation rebates – good for the environment and good for your hip pocket!

- I always wondered what made Islamic Finance different to the Western Style that I’m used to. So I researched it.

- And, finally some great quotes from Michael Jackson, Zig Ziglar, John Maxwell and a great, anonymous one about any alligator!

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These are the links I’m liking this week!

Movie: “The End of the Line” – described as the “Inconvenient Truth of the Ocean” this documentary looks at the devastating effecet over-fishing is having on the oceans to the point that there may be no more fish by 2048.

Current Affairs: Social Media Revolution – the ongoing happenings in Iran bring to light the evolution of revolutions.

Green: Top Eco-Projects Around the World – 5 actual and conceptual projects in the world.

Social Media: When People Don’t Follow Me – I shouldn’t care but I do

Music: Desert Rose by Sting – this remix with Cheb Memi is soulful and haunting.

Design: Cairo Expo City – Egypt takes a leaf out of their ancient days with a truly outstanding architectural plan for the 21st Century.

The Cost of a By-Election – Michael Marquette’s perspective on why by-elections should not be encouraged.

The Top Cities in the World – Tyler Brule, he of Wallpaper* fame, has produced the Quality of Life survey for 2009.

Music: Madonna & Goro Bordello – I watched this live at Wembley Stadium for Live Earth and it was outstanding.

2009 June 19 Marquette Turner Luxury Homes eMagazine – all the usual luxury & lifestyle articles.

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These are the top ten links that I’m enjoying right now:

Pearl, Will Ferrell’s landlord:It’s funny because it could be true (if Pearl was a little older)

Lifehouse & Prof Chris O’Brien: It was sad to learn of Prof Chris O’Brien so please recognise his work and his legacy

Designer Goods by Regenesi They’re stylish, everyday objects and most importantly they’re recycled.

Shaun Micallef sketch Just How Low Can the Credit Crunch Go?

National Men Health Week One of the way to stop the women ruling the world is to ensure that Men get healthier

June 16 Marquette Turner Luxury Home eMagazine Of course it’s one of my favourites! Despite the fact that I contributed, the articles on real estate, recipes, luxury and lifestyle are always interesting.

The Flowing Gardens There seems to be no stopping the Chinese enthusiasm for interesting design and architecture.

Michael Marquette’s “View from the Bridge” Frank as ever, Michael’s this week looking at the media’s apparent confusion when it comes to talking about the real estate market.

BBQ Rum & Coke Ribs Christine always comes up with some great and easy recipes

SALT Village A stunning, quintessential beach house – I’d love to live here!

My web guru has inspired me to this week create my first Link article as I begin to start headway with my personal blog (MarquetteTurner.com and ClearTheAir.com.au being the others).

So here you go – 10 articles on various subjects (something for everyone I hope).

1. 25 Visionaries Who Created Empires From Virtually Nothing – never stop being inspired! read here

2. International Missing Children’s Day – the 25th May is the day to celebrate those children that have made it home, and those who haven’t – read here

3. Villa Panorama Cleverly uses Architecture to blend in with the Dutch Landscape in an environmental manner. read here

4. Stuff White People Like – a social commentary site that’s going from strength to strength read more

5. The 10 Types of Social Media Sites You Need to be on and Why – great overview of social media that allows you to dig further read more

6. An 800 acre plantation on Koro Island in Fiji is exactly the place you’d want to live (especially on a Friday). read here

7. Algae-Powered Locomotive – clever innovation featured on TreeHugger read more

8. The “Ocean Emerald” – The Super Yacht currently berthed in Italy read more

9. Winter time is risotto time – recipes galore read more

10. Stunning, cliff-side real estate with headland views – Sapphire Beach, Coffs Harbour, NSW read more

“Shearwater” Headland Luxury Mansion: Sapphire Beach, Coffs Harbour, NSW from simon turner on Vimeo.

Enjoy Your Weekend!
Simon Turner