Australians making odd choices for Funeral Songs

A large cemetery and crematorium in Adelaide, Australia reports that Frank Sinatra's "My Way" has become the most-played funeral song. Second on the charts is "Wonderful World" sung by Louis Armstrong. Only two traditional Christian hymns are in the top 10.
Australians making odd choices for funeral songs

20 Ways to Attack Shyness

Can you remember the last time you stepped into a room full of strangers and felt that self-conscious and awkward feeling rush over you? Or that heart thumping moment when you wanted to ask someone on a date, but were too shy to do so? Or wanting to approach someone for business, but was too hesitant to actually do it? That anxiety in the pit of your stomach in social situations? Does it always feel like something is holding you back?
20 Ways to Attack Shyness

The Secret to Ultra-Sharp Photos

The following post on The Secrets to Ultra-Sharp Photos is by San Francisco based photographer Jim M. Goldstein.
The Secret to Ultra-Sharp Photos

Pranks: Just Say 'Yes' To Telemarketers

Want to drive a telemarketer crazy and amuse yourself at the same time? Here's an example of how to do it.
Pranks: Just Say 'Yes' To Telemarketers

7 Most Unhealthy Carnival Foods

There are few things in the universe more evil than carnival food. Why do they feed us deep-fried sugary food before we get on rides that spin us around and around? Why is it that carnies aren't all 500 lbs.? Must be the meth. Check out Newsweek's list of the 7 most unhealthy carnival foods.
7 Most Unhealthy Carnival Foods

How to get the most from Qantas' new Frequent Flyer program

Qantas today unveiled major changes to its Frequent Flyer program, adding options to fly on any day where seats are available and an expanded range of other products to its traditional use-points-and-fly-if-you're-lucky approach. Where can the best deals be had and how can you ensure you get the flights you want?
How to get the most from Qantas' new Frequent Flyer program

10 Essential Sites for Tips and How-To’s

The advent of the Internet and social media have spawned a number of how-to sites, which has made finding tips and resources easier than ever before. We’ve put together a list of 10 essential sites where you can find or in some cases contribute tips and how-to’s on a wide range of topics. And the eleventh is The Black Stump!
10 Essential Sites for Tips and How-To’s

The iPhone gets a price and Telstra joins the party

It turns out the rumours were true: Telstra will begin selling the iPhone 3G on July 11, joining Optus and Vodafone. Telstra has also become the first company to reveal any Australian pricing for the iPhone.
The iPhone gets a price and Telstra joins the party

Access Your Computer Remotely

Afraid you'll be bored on the Big Island this summer? Nervous about seven mind-numbing days on Nantucket? Thanks to virtual network computing, you can access your home machine from anywhere.
Access Your Computer Remotely - Wired How-To Wiki

Cutting Email Down to Size

IBM’s Luis Suarez is the latest social networker to argue for reducing your dependence on email as a productivity tactic. Tired of spending hours a day on email, Suarez worked to stop the cycle of emails generating emails, reducing his incoming stream by 80% in a week.
Cutting Email Down to Size «

How To Write an Effective Thank You Note for Any Occasion

Thank you notes can be a big source of anxiety for many people and it’s often something that’s put off until later because of that anxiety. To help get through that anxiety, here’s a guide to thank you notes, covering when they’re appropriate to send and how to assemble an effective one.
How To Write an Effective Thank You Note for Any Occasion

Pictures From the Sky

As it says, an eclectic mix of pictures from the sky.
Pictures From the Sky

How to Get a Lot Done – 7 Tips to Achieve More

Have you ever written out a list of goals you’d like to achieve and thought, ‘How can I get all this done’? Or seen an opportunity that you’ve had to pass by because you are just flat out? Life is a torrent of choices and possibilities, and often it’s hard to let them go. Should you compromise? Or do you just need a better game plan?
How to Get a Lot Done – 7 Tips to Achieve More

10 Free MS Word Alternatives You Can Use Today

While many people believe that they are “locked” into using Microsoft Word for all their document creation needs, it simply isn’t true. There are many free alternatives to the costly application from Microsoft, many of which are free. Today we’re going to talk about ten alternatives to Microsoft Word that you can quickly and easily start using today. Some will be online and some will be downloadable applications that can be installed on your local computer, but all will enable you to wean yourself off of Microsoft Word and still be productive.
10 Free MS Word Alternatives You Can Use Today

How Can I Find Out If a File Really Has a Virus?

I love my AV app, but is there a better way I can verify whether or not a file really contains a virus?
How Can I Find Out If a File Really Has a Virus?

Australian Population by Age and Sex

This issue contains estimates of the resident population of Australian states and territories as at 30 June of each reference year. Estimates up to 2006 are final, based on the results of the 2006 Census of Population and Housing, and 2007 estimates are preliminary.
Population by Age and Sex, Australian States and Territories, Jun 2002 to Jun 2007

10 tips to help relieve insomnia

Having trouble sleeping? Here we list 10 favoured remedies.
10 tips to help relieve insomnia

Recorded Crime - Victims, Australia, 2007

This publication presents national crime statistics relating to victims of a selected range of offences that have been recorded by police. These statistics provide indicators of the level and nature of recorded crime victimisation in Australia and a basis for measuring change over time.
Recorded Crime - Victims, Australia, 2007

French Kissing Confusion Over…

Have you ever been to France and felt awkward when one of them kisses you on the cheek?
French Kissing Confusion Over…

All The Best Tips on Getting In Shape, In One Handy List | Zen Habits

A bunch of articles about health, fitness, and the challenges of getting in shape.
All The Best Tips on Getting In Shape, In One Handy List | Zen Habits