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Social network your photos

Social network your photos

I came across a great new site yesterday that is sure to be of interest to anyone who's into photography, no matter what  their skill level. It's so new, in fact, that it's still in beta. Whether you're a rank amateur after some inspiration to ta.. Read More

Uncategorized | 07.4.10 | 1 Comment

Da Vinci: a technology pioneer

Da Vinci: a technology pioneer

It's very easy to become complacent about technology when it has become such an integral part of our everyday life. However, yesterday I was blown away by  just how long ago the ideas behind many of the technologies we now take for granted were f.. Read More

Uncategorized | 06.23.10 | No Comments

Where's Gail been?

Where’s Gail been?

[caption id="attachment_1562" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A holiday happy snap of the Acropolis."][/caption] If you've been missing my posts the last few weeks and wondering whether I'd left the blogosphere, worry not. I've just returne.. Read More

Uncategorized | 06.4.10 | 1 Comment

Dream student digs courtesy of Microsoft

Dream student digs courtesy of Microsoft

If you're a cash-strapped uni or TAFE student living in less-than-glamorous shared digs, has Microsoft got a deal for you! To celebrate its Windows 7 operating system, Microsoft is offering to pay for seven months' rent in the house of your choice.. Read More

Uncategorized | 03.24.10 | No Comments

Reflections on 2009

Reflections on 2009

Well, the end of the year is almost upon us and as I wait for the Christmas pudding to finish cooking, I find myself reflecting on how my life has changed since leaving full-time employment mid-year — for a start, it's a lot of years since I've had.. Read More

Uncategorized | 12.24.09 | No Comments

What book should you read next?

What book should you read next?

If you're at a bit of a loss as to what book you should read next, this site should give you some inspiration. Just enter the title and author of the last book you read and the site searches the favourites lists of other site members who have read.. Read More

Uncategorized | 12.20.09 | 1 Comment

Left-handers' heaven

Left-handers’ heaven

If you're a left-hander struggling in a right-handed world, you can rejoice in this site that celebrates your difference. And right-handers should also check it out to get an appreciation of how difficult it can be for 'southpaws' to do everyday task.. Read More

Uncategorized | 10.21.09 | No Comments

Find bargains online

Find bargains online

There are gazillions of bargains to be found online, but the Web is so vast, there's no way you could ever hope to track them down all on your own. That's where sites like The Bargain Avenue can be a huge help. It's a social networking site for ba.. Read More

Uncategorized | 10.14.09 | No Comments

The ethics of image editing

Digital imaging software is a great asset to photographers, both professional and amateur alike — when it's used for good instead of evil, that is. While we all have great fun perfecting our photos and adding fun special effects, there are insta.. Read More

Uncategorized | 10.13.09 | No Comments

Great new Aussie cooking site

Great new Aussie cooking site

The Mealopedia site is a welcome addition to the host of great cooking sites on the Web — and it's Australian. From the get-go, it doesn't rely on the lure of glossy food shots — in fact, the home page is as plain as porridge, to use a culinar.. Read More

Sites, Uncategorized | 10.10.09 | No Comments

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