Twitter
The Twitter landing-page for Smiffy's Place. This is the page linked from my Twitter profile (@smiffytech) to explain, in brief, who I am and how/why I use Twitter.
Published:
Sunday, 19th July 2009;
last updated on Monday, 11th January 2010
Smiffy's Adelaide Adventure
An two-day trip to Adelaide: comments on transport, food and accommodation.
Audience:
Anyone thinking of staying and/or dining in Adelaide.
Published:
Sunday, 19th July 2009
Smiffy's Further Rules of Following
This sequel to the article, Smiffy's Rules of Following, discusses triaging Twitter followers, Evil Robots, and the benefits of pruning.
Audience:
Those who use, are contemplating using or are interested in the use of the Twitter social networking tool.
Published:
Sunday, 7th June 2009;
last updated on Saturday, 15th August 2009
BADD Headline: Dress as a Disabled Person
My post for BADD 2009 comments on an ill-advised 'disability dress-up' day.
Audience:
BADD participants; those with an interest in social inclusion.
Published:
Friday, 1st May 2009;
last updated on Sunday, 3rd May 2009
Rudd Stimulus Package lets down struggling small businesses
The Rudd Government's Economic Stimulus Package is letting down struggling small businesses.
Audience:
Australians - especially small business owners.
Published:
Monday, 27th April 2009;
last updated on Tuesday, 28th April 2009
Serendipity and German Popular Music
How my horizons have been broadened with regards to popular music from Germany.
Audience:
Music lovers who would like to hear something different.
Published:
Friday, 24th April 2009;
last updated on Tuesday, 29th September 2009
Dear Oracle...
Oracle to buy Sun Microsystems. Smiffy wants stuff.
Published:
Tuesday, 21st April 2009
Smiffy's Random Tech Tips
The first in a series of irregular and infrequent collections of tips relating to (X)HTML, Perl, MySQL, Un*x and other technologies.
Published:
Wednesday, 15th April 2009
Accessible Twitter, Accessible Tweets
The Twitter web application leaves much to be desired from a usability/accessibility standpoint. However, the API allows others to provide alternative interfaces, such as Accessible Twitter. But just how accessible is the actual information conveyed in Twitter messages (tweets?)
Audience:
Twitter users, those interested in communications and the accessibility of the Social Web.
Published:
Friday, 3rd April 2009;
last updated on Saturday, 15th August 2009
Cider Farm For Sale!
A rare opportunity to own your own boutique cider business in rural South Australia.
Audience:
Anyone interested in cider/wine making or just a new business venture with a difference.
Published:
Wednesday, 1st April 2009