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Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411

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© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 10 May, 2009 Will Google ever stop amazing me? Introducing Goog/411 I was introduced to Google when I went back to work as an assistant in a law firm in Ottawa. It was then she introduced me to Google. Recently, a temp worker at my job gave me another Google tip. Introducing Goo.

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Different spellings: British, Canadian and American

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Thank goodness for Google , I use it all the time to get answers. This time I came up with a site called Karens Linguistics Issues. It gives the proper spelling for British, Canadian and American words and is very user friendly. (for If you find some are outdated please let me know so I can remove them from this list. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Warning! Warning! Incoming text message.

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Sometimes I wish I had something to warn me when I am with someone with a cell phone so I can know that we are going to be interrupted. I find it frustrating when people either text while in a conversation or are constantly taking phone calls. Apparently not, when its by phone. In an emergency, the cell phone is a useful tool.

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Where's the remote thingy for the PowerPoint?

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So I did what I normally do when I want an answer -- I Googled it! When I looked on Google different companies were calling it different things, but PowerPoint Remote or Presentation Remote does help. Here we were, professional assistants talking about the thingy for the PowerPoint. And guess what? Thanks Patty. 23, 1 p.m. (for

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We did it Canada!

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CountryCode.org is a comprehensive guide to make phone calls from anywhere to any country in the world. Hello Patricia, You have some great resources at [link] Given your interest in country codes, I wanted to make you aware of my site, [link] for possible inclusion as well. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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Go with your gut feeling!

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Will Google ever stop amazing me? The importance of having someone to talk to Psst! I'm in a bad mood, pass it on. ► June (3) ▼ May (7) Go with your gut feeling! Word and Outlook 2007 tips Grrr! moments Public speaking. Introducing Goo. Getting your foot in the door. When taking initiative isn't the best thing.

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Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time

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I breathe a sigh of relief when I get someones assistant on the phone or receive an email from them. If I hear from the assistant I know I am going to get answers and the process of setting up a meeting will go smoothly, but should I try to develop a working relationship with them? They are a valuable resource and I appreciate them.