Ooooooo yer... she's my grammar girl (twangy guitar bit) Ooooooo yer... she's my grammar girl..(twangy guitar) ( repeat to fade)....
I cannot claim to be 'at one with my grammar', as I make loads of errors when I am trying to get my jumble thoughts into some sort of coherent, logical and hopefully informative manner, touched with a slight humorous slant.
(Get off! This turn is rubbish! Send on the dancing girls!)
Ah! but Grammar Girl (aka Mignon Fogarty)..she does it for me..those sultry tones, that sensual pronunciation and attractive accent...
Erhum!...Anyway!
These examples of the ever-changing use of words and how this is interpreted by the grammatical model of language study are audio files which can either be streamed or downloaded as a podcast.
I use my fave RSS reader Netvibes as it has a built-in player, but access is also available on the website, along with a transcript of the cast and comments.
Check out the podcast on young people's use of 'Yo' as a pronoun..you never knew that grammar studies could be so entertaining.
Or so hot!!
Grammar Girl
Tuesday, 15 January 2008
Grammar Girl ! Quick & Dirty Tips
Sunday, 13 January 2008
Floundering in the Doldrums
Over the past few days I have found myself to be floundering in the doldrums of my thoughts, as though, I have lost my original purpose in starting to publish my writings on the net, and have become more like an automaton, mindlessly clicking for traffic exchanges and less of a writer.
I had also forgotten that Helium is not only a great place to publish and earn for your effort, but it is also a fantastic resource of information, largely born of experience rather than any corporate sales pitch.
It was reading through these Helium articles which provided the initial spark which drove me to start The Tao of Blog.
So, it is back to a bit of reading and to fill in some of the many holes in my cyberdike with all of these spare hands that I seem to have discovered.
Helium - Where Knowledge Rules
Thursday, 10 January 2008
Selfish Pricks Only..Go Away You Nice Person You!
As I mentioned in previous articles, I have been experimenting with Traffic Exchanges in a attempt to increase readership and links.
It is very boring but pays more than Adsense!!
But sometimes it can raise a laugh..like this offering....
Welcome to Green fodder
Nice, easy to read and informative article on the use of Tags in assisting search engines find your content.
Welcome to Green fodder
Copyscape - Website Plagiarism Search - Web Site Content Copyright Protection
Recently Divinyl from Ceci n'est pas un blog chatted to me about finding some copies of her work on the net.
As writers, we spend hours, if not, sometimes weeks in crafting our thoughts into a polished article.
What we don't spend is that time crafting our words for them to be directly copied and used elsewhere without our permission.
Though Copyscape will not stop this practice, it is a useful tool in combating the problem.
Copyscape - Website Plagiarism Search - Web Site Content Copyright Protection
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Rape-convictions - epetition response from PM
Listen...what's that noise?...It is the sound of rapists across the nation..laughing like drains ...it is the sounds of victims being used, abused and then neglected.
I have commented several times upon this type of crime and it's impact and repercussions not only for the victims, but the effects it has upon family, friends and society.
Who do You Trust?
Why Do They Do It?
What Happens if They Get Caught?
These measures which HM government, (a term used in it's most loosest sense), are far too little and far too late.
There is no strong deterrents to dissuade any would be rapist from embarking on this role, and even when there is an unlikely conviction, punishments can be as little as a caution or community service.
Millions of tax payers money are spent on these low impact, insubstantial 'punishments' (again, forgive me for using such loose terminology), and these half arse, cheap, little sticky plaster remedies are not going to make one iota of difference.
All of this genders an attitude that rape and sexual crime can be 'managed', like it is a staff dispute.
Total Crap.
rape-convictions - epetition response
Nanny Knows Best
This is a great site if you are interested in some of the more bizarre decisions and actions of the authorities of this rather small and dysfunctional island just off the European Continent.
If my North American chums are feeling a little marginalised because this is a UK site, I can wholly recommend tuning into Alex Jones, who provides a similar service.
Nanny Knows Best
Sunday, 6 January 2008
How I Received 850 Visitors Without Using Social Media Sites | Guest Blogging, Guest And Ghostwriter Services - PiggyBankPie
You know when you come across an article which makes you think, 'Wow, so that is what I am supposed to be be doing!, I remember now!'
Well this is one such article. Read, digest, apply.
How I Received 850 Visitors Without Using Social Media Sites | Guest Blogging, Guest And Ghostwriter Services - PiggyBankPie
Saturday, 5 January 2008
One Laptop Per Child review by PC Advior
The One Laptop Per Child program is a great way of empowering remote communities with access to technology.
It provides the opportunity for change and growth in education and employment opportunities.
Moreover, I know a couple of kids would love to have a couple!
As PC Advisor points out, it is not perfect and does have a few flaws but by in large the technology and software do what they are supposed to do.
Pity they didn't announce the Give One, Get One Scheme earlier, perhaps they were concerned about being able to met demand, or maybe treading on corporate toes too much..
A great way to bring up your kids on a Microsoft free diet if you ask me!
XO laptop review - PC Advisor
The website has a nice, intuitive feel, very simple icons with sub-menus.
One Laptop index page
Wow! Take a look at those specs!!!
And the targeted end users…
Friday, 4 January 2008
Hello and a very happy 2008 to you all!
Sorry if I have not been around over the holiday season but I decide to extend my break as I seldom see my immediate family,
It has also taken a couple of days to get over the travelling the 500 mile round trip to see them all.
Since getting back, I have spent some time sorting out my pc’s files, putting stuff in folders that sort of thing, the boring maintenance stuff but it has to be done if one is to stay on top of it all.
Now I am keen to get back to blogging in earnest, though I cannot seem to find Earnest on the map, it must be the place!
Well must keep this a short posting as my none-virtual life demands some attention.
