This is what happens when the contents of my address book converge: articulate pedants clash horns with highly-numerate engineers, with the philosophical questions answered by a classic Aussie. From: Mairead Doyle Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 3:27 PM Subject: The Eco-Friendly Google For those worried with energy consumption and all its downsides: When your … Continue reading blackle
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Blogging by Mail
I came across something really interesting on another blog today. http://www.bibliocook.com is a great food blog by a woman in Dublin. Following her link to http://www.thehappysorceress.blogspot.com, I have signed up for Blogging by Mail. Here's the idea: Food bloggers from all over the world swap treats and baked good, recipes and more, sending care packages … Continue reading Blogging by Mail
Culture Shock Update
Language The equivalent Aussie terminology for "like O'Connell Street/Piccadilly" is "as busy as Bourke Street Mall". Of course, as soon as Aly and Mena pointed this out to me, I remembered it. Another great phrase I heard in a meeting today (I had to stop the meeting to ask the context!) was "get a guernsey". … Continue reading Culture Shock Update
blogs we love
I’ve been getting more and more into blogs recently. Being the Queen of Surf (as y’all know I am) my web wanderings have led me to some weird and wonderful places, many of them blogs. I have shared some of my favourites with you below. Wandering Scribe This amazing story of a homeless London woman … Continue reading blogs we love
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