Over one-third (4.2 million or 38%) of Australians aged 25 to 64 years participated in formal or non-formal learning in the year to June 2007, according to a survey run for the first time by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australians embrace life-long learning
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Australians embrace life-long learning
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How to Have Less Awkward Conversations: Assuming Rapport
Assuming rapport. This is definitely one of the best social skill tips I have ever learned about. Unfortunately I’ve forgotten a bit about it lately. Maybe you have too. Or missed it altogether. So I thought I’d bring it up again.
How to Have Less Awkward Conversations: Assuming Rapport
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The Best ‘Best of’ Lists of 2007
Without further ado, here’s a quick compilation of some of the most interesting ‘Best of 2007′ lists I’ve come across during the frantic media recap of ‘What Was in 07′, before the manic, mad dash to xmas seasonal insanity, and the consequent post-holiday crash into 2008.
The Best ‘Best of’ Lists of 2007
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Top 25 Life-Improving Christmas Gifts for Under $10
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to give cheap but meaningful gifts. Yes, I’m a cheapskate, but I’m a happy one.
Top 25 Life-Improving Christmas Gifts for Under $10
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Friday, December 21, 2007
Why We do Dumb or Irrational Things
"I have been primarily interested in how and why ordinary people do unusual things, things that seem alien to their natures. Why do good people sometimes act evil? Why do smart people sometimes do dumb or irrational things?" --Philip Zimbardo
Why We do Dumb or Irrational Things
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The 23 Best iTunes Add-ons
iTunes may not be the best media player on the market, but let's face facts: with its tight integration with our iPods and its excellent playlisting tools, it's very likely the digital jukebox you're using every day to manage your music. With that in mind, it's time you take iTunes to the next level. We've already tackled the 20 Best iPod Utilities, so today we're taking a look at the 25 iTunes add-ons that can take your iTunes experience from good to great.
The 23 Best iTunes Add-ons
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10 Ways to Make Your iPod a Better Learning Gadget
The iPod can supercharge your learning. But it’s often a matter of finding the right software and content. Below, we’ve listed several new pieces of software that will let you suck more educational media (DVDs, web videos, audio files, etc.) into your iPod. And we’ve also listed some important pieces of content that will make your iPod a better learning gadget.
10 Ways to Make Your iPod a Better Learning Gadget
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Twelve tips to avoid seeming like an arrogant, know-it-all jerk.
A lot of people go through the motions of being humble, but you really have to mean it.
Twelve tips to avoid seeming like an arrogant, know-it-all jerk
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The Worst Band Names Of '07
Each year, The A.V. Club receives hundreds of albums, thousands of press releases, and several thousand more show listings for hundreds of venues around the country. At any given moment, our editors are besieged by information on bands, most of which we've never heard of. Sifting through all that info, we inevitably encounter questionable band names.
The Worst Band Names Of '07
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Top 10 Weirdest Guinness World Records!!
Since the advent of circuses and fairs, people have been fascinated by the outlandish. Freak shows have taken advantage of this curiosity and soon people were flocking to observe deformed people and other human phenomena.
Over time, tastes grew sharper and some have begun to attempt eccentric feats to satisfy public demand, while quenching their own exhibitionist desires. Records are now established and broken every day, in every walk of life. Here are the top ten weirdest records in the world according to Guinness, and based on the funhigh.com oddness meter.
Top 10 Weirdest Guinness World Records!!
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The Zen of Shaving: How a Double-edge Razor Can Change Your Life
If I told you a way you could improve your health, save money, help the environment, and feel better about yourself by doing something you already do every day, would you be interested?
The Zen of Shaving: How a Double-edge Razor Can Change Your Life
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Lifehacker Zeitgeist 2007
2007's been another fantastic year at Lifehacker, and in case you've missed any of it, today we've got the highlights reel.
Lifehacker Zeitgeist 2007
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You Have Been Warned
Another year, another group of winners in M-LAW's "Wacky Warning Label" Contest, which we featured in the The World Almanac 2008. The contest, which is sponsored by a Michigan anti-lawsuit group, highlights the questionable advice amending the labels or instruction manuals of consumer products. Last year's group of dubious winners, for instance, featured the instruction manual for a personal watercraft, with the following sage advice on its gas tank: "Warning: Never use a lit match or open flame to check fuel level."
You Have Been Warned
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
A tip for updating an unlocked iPhone in Australia
For the Aussies out there who have been brave enough to obtain an unlocked iPhone for use in Australia, I spotted a tip which might help you.
A tip for updating an unlocked iPhone in Australia
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Five ways to get an edge over other air travelers
Most travelers head to the airport, check in, and let the airline take care of the rest. That’s not good enough. Especially if anything goes wrong — and things DO go wrong. You need be your own advocate, and you need a game plan, backed up with information and technology.
Five ways to get an edge over other air travelers
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Australians still keen on sport
Australians are as keen on sport as ever, with more than a quarter of the population involved in organised sport or physical activity, according to a report released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
In the year to April 2007, 3.8 million people played an organised sport, and 1.6 million were in a support role such as coach, referee or committee member.
Australians still keen on sport
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Top 10 Viral Videos of 2007
2007 has certainly brought us some unique and bizarre viral videos, perhaps proving once again, anyone can become famours.
Top 10 Viral Videos
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Nielsen’s Top Ten Social Networks
Like many news outlets that cover the Web, each month we get a report from Nielsen Online, with their measurements of traffic at the top ten social networking sites. Some months there are trends worth reporting on, others there are not. Today’s report allows us to touch on some numbers relating to several different stories in the news this week, so I figured I’d share them.
Nielsen’s Top Ten Social Networks
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Don’t Break Your Back! Tips to Healthy Posture
When you were a child, you may have been told to “Stand up straight!” or “Don’t slouch!” from your parents and teachers. I remember when I was younger, my mother would poke my back out of nowhere to remind me to stand up straight. I hated this as a teen and was determined to rebel for no reason other than to be stubborn and go against what I was told. My purposeful slouching eventually turned into a habit and carried with me into adulthood.
Don’t Break Your Back! Tips to Healthy Posture
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Some Useful Condescending Phrases
Some useful phrases to use as an Evil Overlord as given by Steve Meredith. These humorous cuts were originally listed as useful phrases to use around work but they probably only work well if you are a Evil Overlord(TM).
Some Useful Condescending Phrases
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