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600,000 Words from Oxford English Dictionary – Use Them, Choose Them and Don’t Wear Them Out!

When I use a word,’ Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, ‘it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.’ (Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland) A worthy hint from Open Culture website, … Continue reading

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A Christmas List of Open Access Gifts – No Money Necessary

“Twinkling colored lights are nice and so are plastic Santas and reindeers and nativity scenes, but let me tell you something. There’s nothing like the sight of a beautiful, black-as-pitch raven to get you in the Christmas spirit.” (Chris in … Continue reading

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Singin’ ‘Bout the Open Access Blues

Christmas is coming, and with the weather indulging in brittle convulsions of cold for many of us here in the northern hemisphere, it seems like a good time to write something to bring a little warmth to our hearts. As … Continue reading

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Creative Commons – Become Their Superhero

Today, Creative Commons team invites you to join their fight for openness and innovation and to become a CC Superhero. “A legion of Creative Commons (CC) Superheroes is already at work, using our amazing tools to save people from failed … Continue reading

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