Month: November 2011
How much jargon we use everyday
27 November 2011
Love this hilarious piece – we’re not even aware how much jargon we use everyday! Graham and I had reached the unavoidable part of our road trip where we had nothing to talk about. Finally in an attempt to break the silence I say, “Gray, see how fast those cars are coming toward us? If
Read MoreHow to Use Google Search More Effectively
26 November 2011
Thought I knew a bit about Google searching but there’s so much here I’ve never seen before – excellent. fewer than 25% of students could perform a “reasonably well-executed search.” Wrote researchers, “The majority of students — of all levels — exhibited significant difficulties that ranged across nearly every aspect of the search process.” http://mashable.com/2011/11/24/google-search-infographic/
Read MoreA Facebook Tip
24 November 2011
Amazing what they can measure on the web! Tip: short FB posts, <85 characters, are read by more people.
Read MoreGetting back into the swing of things
23 November 2011
For a number of reasons we have been on hiatus from FB for a few weeks. Getting back into the swing of things now.
Read MoreWhite Ribbon Day – BPW Joondalup November Dinner Meeting
3 November 2011
We are all aware that November’s White Ribbon Day is fast approaching. At BPW’s November Dinner Meeting a support worker will talk about local programs that aim to prevent family violence. The Stirling Women’s Centre (SWC) provides emergency accommodation for up to five families experiencing family or domestic violence. They run the Safe at Home
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