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1. Superficiality or Substance

   mivision | 01 February 2012

   Too often we judge a person by the city they hail from or a city by the attractions it promotes. Yet when you look beneath the surface, there’s often plenty of substance to appreciate, writes Geoff Lawson. Its official, Melbourne has vaulted long-time... Read More

   

2. All for the Good of Golf

   Geoff Lawson | 28 November 2011

   It is possible to do good for others while you're out doing something for yourself that you love, writes mivision's roving columnist, social commentator and optometrist, Geoff Lawson. Being an outdoors sort of guy (who likes to read in his spare time) I am... Read More

   

3. We’re all Good Sports, Aren’t We?

   Geoff Lawson | 27 October 2011

   Geoff Lawson says in the highly competitive world in which we operate, it's best to step back and remember that regardless of where our business or sports endeavours take us, we must remain civilised and retain our humanity. Sometimes I watch the way people... Read More

   

4. Ydych chi'n siarad Saesneg?*

   Geoff Lawson | 05 October 2011

   Travelling the world has given mivision's roving columnist, social commentator and optometrist, Geoff Lawson cause to consider the importance of language and communication in building relationships... and reading maps. Last month I wrote from Dhaka, the... Read More

   

5. Stuck in the Poverty Trap

   Geoff Lawson | 27 August 2011

   Natural talent may abound in Bangladesh, but for millions scrambling to break through the poverty trap, a shortage of fundamental services like eye care prevents those talents from ever being realised, writes Geoff Lawson. This month the travelogue comes from ... Read More

   

6. Living in the Nanny State

   Geoff Lawson | 25 July 2011

   Taking life too seriously? Geoff Lawson says it's time to lighten up and live up to the fun loving image we've promoted overseas. You just gotta love this country. We take ourselves so seriously, yet send the message to the rest of the world that cries out... Read More

   

7. Who Needs a Carbon Tax?

   Geoff Lawson | 29 June 2011

   Being a science graduate, I am always  ready to listen to well argued science.  Which is probably why I am struggling  to see how the redistribution of income,  via the carbon tax, will have a bottom  line effect on global warming.... Read More

   

8. Optom In Sight of bin Laden

   Geoff Lawson | 18 May 2011

   World history is never dull, just sometimes it is a tad more crowded with 'sensational' events. The concept of 'time' itself is a confused and misinterpreted one , the old Chinese proverb "may you live in interesting times" was originally delivered  as a ... Read More

   

9. A Liberal Dose of Political Perspective

   Geoff Lawson | 30 April 2011

   As we Australians cry out for instant solutions to traffic turmoil, Geoff Lawson suggests as we consider this year's budget, to spare a thought for those in India who daily do battle with a wall to wall, poly-laned, donkey carted, taxi strewn road system. I... Read More

   

10. The Human Planet

    Geoff Lawson | 31 March 2011

    Australian social commentator, optometrist and sporting great, Geoff Lawson provides his unique insight into the world around us - the devastation we have faced around the globe and the generosity from individuals that continues to shine through. It's been... Read More