Windows Live Writer (Beta)

I downloaded this little application and am writing my first test. I will need to test in before using it more, but so far it isn't too bad! 

Wow!

Thailand plans 1 free laptop per child

BANGKOK, Thailand - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has announced that an ambitious project to provide low-cost laptop computers to all of Thailand's millions of elementary school students will begin in October.

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Is it a crime?

I was emailed this during the course of last week. Any comments?

a festival to remember

We returned from the Edinburgh festival unscathed. Loved the whole experience and would recommend it to everyone. Having young kids around does, however, change your perspective. We did alot of street watching (i.e. sitting around buskers), which the kids loved and ended taking them to scotty & lulu. If you have a 1 year old and a 4 year old, they will love it, but otherwise give it a skip. Can't wait until the kids are older and we will return.

Off for the week...

We are off the Edinburgh to stay with my Aunt for a couple of nights. Should be very good and hoping the weather will play ball for a lot of outdoor activities and theatre. I will catch up again at the end of the week.

Missed the first one!

The BBC are showing a new series about the Miracles of Jesus. I missed the first episode, but hopefully someone from church recorded it or the BBC will make it available for download soon. Note to self: watch next weekend. This is what it is about...


"The Bible says Jesus fed a crowd of 5000 with a few loaves and fishes, stilled a storm with a word, healed the sick and lame, walked on water, turned water into wine and brought the dead back to life.

This new series uses drama, special photography and computer generated images to bring the miracles of Jesus to life, whilst Rageh Omaar is our guide in Israel as he tries to decipher the meaning of the miracles of Jesus."

For my next birthday please!

Transparent Canoe-Kayak

"This kayak-canoe hybrid has a transparent polymer hull that offers paddlers an underwater vista of aquatic wildlife and waterscapes unavailable in conventional boats. Seating two people, the sturdy canoe hull is made of the same durable material found in the cockpit canopies of supersonic fighter jets. Easy to maneuver, the wide canoe displaces a greater amount of water for more surface stability, and the paddlers sit lower to the deck, resulting in better balance. Adjustable seats allow paddlers of different heights to personalize their leg room. With a lightweight anodized aluminum frame, it can be easily stored or transported to and from the water. Includes two double-headed paddles, a water bailer, and two flotation devices."

This is a must! So please please please it is only $1,500 plus P&P. Benjamin & Anna would love it! - link