Friday, December 08, 2006
Me and the Seagull
This has got to be the funniest thing that could happen. There we are (Dad & I) sat in our hotel room, downtown Vancouver, waiting to Skype are partners. When Dad turns to me and says have a look at this, pointing wildly towards the window. So being as nosy as I am I had to see what it was. So I look over and sat in the window is the very large bird, staring into the room. So carefully, I asked Dad to pass me the camera that was next to him on the table. He cautiously passes the camera over to me, and I cautiously take a few pictures of this bird. I eventually get a bit more daring and stand up and so does Dad. The bird just sits staring back at us. I think this bird will go home tonight to it's family, sit down quietly and tell the whole family the story of standing watching these two stupid humans pointing and laughing and taking pictures. Well of all the things that you could do in Vancouver. You can look at the mountains, go shopping or walk around the beautiful city. But not us, we are in hysterics over a bird sat on our window ledge!
Friday, November 17, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
One Huge Bed
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Thursday, October 12, 2006
When Things Go Too Far!
I have just read a blog posting at zdnet.com about Muslims being offended by Apple 5th Ave store, due to it resembling the Ka'ba in Mecca. I do not ascribe to any religion for many reasons, that does not mean I hate people who believe in a religion, I just do not ascribe to worship of a higher being. Now I do believe that there is something greater than us. So this post is not intended to offend anyone.
I feel this is going a little too far. For some people this is the Holy Grail of stores, the Mecca of Apple Stores. People in general use these religious symbols or places to convey the feeling they have for this place. I would also bet that the designer did not think "I am going to rip off the Ka'ba so I can offend Muslims". There are many structures that are square in design. Why be offended about something that most people would not know resembles the Ka'ba.
The basis of this is that people need to stop being so sensitive. I believe that everyone can live together, just a little bit of understanding and loss of the belief that "I am right" would go along way.
Full Article
UPDATE!!
Maybe I was wrong to react. I maybe I was too sensitive. Have a look at this blog post.
I feel this is going a little too far. For some people this is the Holy Grail of stores, the Mecca of Apple Stores. People in general use these religious symbols or places to convey the feeling they have for this place. I would also bet that the designer did not think "I am going to rip off the Ka'ba so I can offend Muslims". There are many structures that are square in design. Why be offended about something that most people would not know resembles the Ka'ba.
The basis of this is that people need to stop being so sensitive. I believe that everyone can live together, just a little bit of understanding and loss of the belief that "I am right" would go along way.
Full Article
UPDATE!!
Maybe I was wrong to react. I maybe I was too sensitive. Have a look at this blog post.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Slide Share
This looks like a great online app to share presentation. This would work well for trainers.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Apple iPhone
I was looking through Digg.com under the Apple section. And found this great post. I think the iPhone is so close to its unveiling. It would be amazing. Accept I am becoming more and more annoyed with phones that do 101 things. If they where compatible then it would be great.
Now that the iPhone is so close, I think that it will work seemlessly with my brand spanking new Macbook Pro 17". An all-in-one device would be gret as long as it worked and was not the size of a breeze block.I hope this will happen soon, due to the fact that my contract will finish soon.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Steve Irwin's Embarassing Mistakes
It is such a pity a man full of life was stopped in full flow. What a great man? He was a really environmentalist.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Amazing Shot
I found this on You Tube via Digg.com. This is the most unbelievable shots I have ever seen.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Black Telephone Box
I have had my first trip to London to have a look at the tourist attractions. I have been to London to go to Oxford Street, however, have never been to see the Houses of Parliament or The Tower of London.
Palm at dawn
One very beautiful morning in Orlando out the back of the villa. I loved having a swim in the morning.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Saturday, July 01, 2006
England Go Out!!
Apple Discount Announce Winners
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Nike+iPod (Nano)
This looks to be the most amazing combination that I have seen in a long time. Ok maybe the Mac move to Intel was good but this is amazing. I love it because I love sport and studied Sport Science at University. What an amazing way to use your iPod!!!!
It has a wireless module on the bottom of the iPod Nano that reads the info from the sensor in the shoe. You can then sync your information with iTunes and NikePlus and get analysis of your workout. Go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/ or http://www.nikeplus.com/ for more information.
This looks to be the most amazing combination that I have seen in a long time. Ok maybe the Mac move to Intel was good but this is amazing. I love it because I love sport and studied Sport Science at University. What an amazing way to use your iPod!!!!
It has a wireless module on the bottom of the iPod Nano that reads the info from the sensor in the shoe. You can then sync your information with iTunes and NikePlus and get analysis of your workout. Go to http://www.apple.com/ipod/nike/ or http://www.nikeplus.com/ for more information.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
I was absolutely horrified when I read this article from 'The Consumerist' website:
One detail that we missed in the on-going Bausch & Lomb eye fungus scandal is that the Health Ministry of Singapore had reported several cases of a corneal fungus since November 2004. Commonality between sufferers? Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc Multi-Purpose Solution for contact lenses.
Still, because the ReNu formula wasn’t currently causing American customers to go blind, Bausch & Lomb decided to just ignore the problem. Which, as we all know, has led to 109 people almost going blind as their eyes are replaced with a socket full of itchy, flesh-eating fungus.
What was Bausch & Lomb’s justification for ruining the lives of people who put their trust in them? According to B&L, they didn’t feel they needed to initiate an American recall because the Singapore solution was made in a different plant
God, we hope these scumbags get taken for billions in the upcoming class-action lawsuit.
Article Source: www.consumerist.com
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Wooden Computer Mods
Monday, May 01, 2006
New Japanese Red Maple Bonsai
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Bonsai
I have finally got a Bonsai tree. I have looked at Bonai's for a long time now and finally I have received one for my birthday.
It is a lovely 12 years old Chinese Elm. It has two trunks with a rock in between them. From what I have read it is a Moyogi Dai. Moyogi means 'informal, upright, trunk changing direction' and Dai means my tree is 24 - 40'' from base to apex.
As soon as I have pictures that will do my Bonsai justice, I will upload it ASAP.
**UPDATE**
It is a lovely 12 years old Chinese Elm. It has two trunks with a rock in between them. From what I have read it is a Moyogi Dai. Moyogi means 'informal, upright, trunk changing direction' and Dai means my tree is 24 - 40'' from base to apex.
As soon as I have pictures that will do my Bonsai justice, I will upload it ASAP.
**UPDATE**
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Lego Stadium
These lego creations are awesome. More pictures available at:
http://funmansion.com/html/Lego-Arena.html
These lego creations are awesome. More pictures available at:
http://funmansion.com/html/Lego-Arena.html
Monday, March 13, 2006
Awesome Chalk Pavement Drawings
These pictures are amazing. Take alook on the website. (Note: You will need to scroll the page down).
These pictures are amazing. Take alook on the website. (Note: You will need to scroll the page down).
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Apples new products. Are they really worth it?
Now I love Apple, I love my iPod and I also love music, however, is there any real point in the new iPod Hi-Fi? You can dock it to charge it and play music. As far as I can ascertain, you can't control the iPod like front row and you can't do any AV out. You would probably be better off getting the AV connection kit from Apple or the Griffin Tune center. Now I understand that saying that is good if you have a video iPod. But my partner has a mini and she uses the dock that sits on our TV. All we would really need to do is invest into a home theatre sound system for our TV and for Apple to update the iPod software for better control using the remote. So, do you really need the iPod Hi-Fi or just invest in some small portable speakers for the kitchen etc?
So I am not a big fan of the iPod Hi-Fi, but this little puppy is amazing. Trash the DVD player and replace with this. Not only does it have the intel core duo/solo, it connects to your TV, streams shared music and is beautiful. Genius, pure genius.
Now I love Apple, I love my iPod and I also love music, however, is there any real point in the new iPod Hi-Fi? You can dock it to charge it and play music. As far as I can ascertain, you can't control the iPod like front row and you can't do any AV out. You would probably be better off getting the AV connection kit from Apple or the Griffin Tune center. Now I understand that saying that is good if you have a video iPod. But my partner has a mini and she uses the dock that sits on our TV. All we would really need to do is invest into a home theatre sound system for our TV and for Apple to update the iPod software for better control using the remote. So, do you really need the iPod Hi-Fi or just invest in some small portable speakers for the kitchen etc?
Monday, February 27, 2006
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