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How Bluetooth Got Its Name

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

The origin of the term "Bluetooth" has nothing to do with color or teeth. More like a Viking King. The Word Nerd explains...

Who I Am/Words and Technology

How Facebook Can Be Used for Good

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Facebook can cause trouble, but for my family, it's been a blessing this week.

How to encourage reading/Words and Technology

How Technology Has Changed How Children Discover Reading

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Technology is a blessing and a curse; on the plus side, it's made reading more accessible for many kids. Learn how.

Words and Technology

Are Emojis a Good Thing?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Are emojis threatening our language? The Word Nerd ponders...

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

How Kaya Thomas Used Technology to Solve a Bookish Problem

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Learn how one young woman used her brains and coding to solve a problem for readers.

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

Is Amazon Prime Worth It: 2015 Edition

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Should I renew my subscription to Amazon Prime? The Word Nerd does a cost analysis. (Not very wordy or nerdy, but I've gotta know where my money goes...)

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