Friday, October 9, 2009
Organise
The Pomodoro Technique Fights Deadline Anxiety With A Timer
11:30PM Kevin Purdy | We’ve known for some time that working with timers can get help procrastinators jump past those imposing first steps. The Pomodoro Technique takes that further, offering a cyclical system aimed to beat deadline-related anxiety. More »
Travel
4:00PM Angus Kidman | I’m a fervent believer in booking my own travel online, and for most single-hop or return journeys it will get you the cheapest deals. However, when it comes to more complex round-the-world routes, a travel agent will often score you a better deal. More »
Travel Agents Can Still Find Better Deals On Some Routes
4:00PM Angus Kidman | I’m a fervent believer in booking my own travel online, and for most single-hop or return journeys it will get you the cheapest deals. However, when it comes to more complex round-the-world routes, a travel agent will often score you a better deal. More »
Fix
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Lots of recipes call for extra-virgin olive oil, but can any old producer just whack an “extra virgin” label on their wares? The answer is “not any more” with the introduction of a binding definition for olive oil sold in Australia. More »
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Now Legally Defined
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Lots of recipes call for extra-virgin olive oil, but can any old producer just whack an “extra virgin” label on their wares? The answer is “not any more” with the introduction of a binding definition for olive oil sold in Australia. More »
Communicate
1:30PM Angus Kidman | QR codes—essentially square bar codes that can easily be read by mobile phones, amongst other devices—could potentially make information exchange much easier, but haven’t really taken off. Are their benefits being overlooked? More »
The Benefits Of QR Codes
1:30PM Angus Kidman | QR codes—essentially square bar codes that can easily be read by mobile phones, amongst other devices—could potentially make information exchange much easier, but haven’t really taken off. Are their benefits being overlooked? More »
Money
12:00PM Angus Kidman | The Australian mania for property investment means that many of us have to grapple with the concept of capital gains tax, but it’s commonly misunderstood. The Australian Taxation Office has a useful primer on capital gains. More »
Capital Gains Tax Explained
12:00PM Angus Kidman | The Australian mania for property investment means that many of us have to grapple with the concept of capital gains tax, but it’s commonly misunderstood. The Australian Taxation Office has a useful primer on capital gains. More »
Organise
10:30AM Angus Kidman | If you’re leaving home for an extended period, there’s always an extensive list of tasks to complete before you go. A free template for Word users covers all the main points you’re likely to need to cover. More »
Checklist Template For Before You Go On Holidays
10:30AM Angus Kidman | If you’re leaving home for an extended period, there’s always an extensive list of tasks to complete before you go. A free template for Word users covers all the main points you’re likely to need to cover. More »
Work
Build An Uber Job-Search Dashboard With iGoogle
9:30AM Adam Pash | With an unemployment rate hovering around 5.7% in Australia, every little thing you can do to improve your job search helps. Weblog Freelance Folder details how to create a seriously streamlined job-finding dashboard using iGoogle. More »
Money
9:00AM Angus Kidman | eBay is celebrating 10 years operating in Australia this week. The big giveaway for consumers was the free listing day earlier this week, but some data on eBay’s most popular local categories also offers food for thought for bargain hunters and garage sale clearouts. More »
Music And Jewellery Dominate eBay.com.au Sales
9:00AM Angus Kidman | eBay is celebrating 10 years operating in Australia this week. The big giveaway for consumers was the free listing day earlier this week, but some data on eBay’s most popular local categories also offers food for thought for bargain hunters and garage sale clearouts. More »
Fix
Reduce Wear And Tear By Using Outdoor Furniture Inside
9:00AM Azadeh Ensha | If you’ve got kids, rowdy roommates, or find you’re just spill-prone, odds are your furniture sees some serious wear and tear. Personal finance weblog Wise Bread suggests getting more mileage out of your indoor furniture by buying outdoor pieces. More »
Work
