The National Library of Australia holds a treasure trove of information on Australia's past and present in many forms, and it has done an excellent job utilising the Internet to make those resources accessible to ordinary Australians, wherever they l.. Read More
Coming up with a great idea for a special birthday celebration can be crucial to the ultimate success of the event. So, if you've got a party to organise and are struggling with details like what theme to go with, what to do when and so on, what b.. Read More
Sites | 04.28.10 | 2 Comments
It's well documented that positive reinforcement is a powerful incentive to success, no matter what your age or interests — everyone likes to know that they've done well and their achievements are appreciated by others. So, if you want to ackno.. Read More
If you suffer from a physical disability that makes using a computer difficult, or you know someone that is missing out on the wonders of the Internet for the same reason, you should head to the Disabled Online Web site. The US-based site has soft.. Read More
I've just spent a very pleasant few days in the country with an old friend from my uni days — note that the 'old' in no way refers to either of us, just the passing of more years than we care to remember since we first met on an orientation week at.. Read More
Sites | 04.25.10 | 2 Comments
One of the films I really enjoyed seeing at the movies not too long ago was Julie and Julia. It struck a couple of chords with me: I'm fairly new to blogging and I love to cook. So, needless to say, I really identified with the character of Julie. An.. Read More
If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy — something that you'll probably enjoy doing with them — during the colder months or rainy days when they're stuck inside, you should check out the Origami Club Web site. It has hundreds of.. Read More
Sites | 04.22.10 | 2 Comments
Whenever I'm looking for something a bit unusual and 'gadgety' to give someone as a gift, LatestBuy.com.au is one of my first ports of call. As well as a great selection of products, LatestBuy has oodles of great features that merit it a place in .. Read More
Gadget Reviews, Sites | 04.16.10 | 1 Comment
How often do you see great bargains online, only to be disappointed when you realise that they are on a US site and the cost of having them shipped to Australia is astronomical — that is, if it even ships to Australia at all! And when you compar.. Read More
Sites | 04.9.10 | 2 Comments
Regular readers of this blog will know that I just love 'deal of the day' sites — what the heck, I just love shopping, full stop! Well, here's another one I came across courtesy of Darren Yates' Deal Tracker program: Easy Toys. It's the same .. Read More
Sites | 03.28.10 | No Comments
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.
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