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Windows Live Writer
2007-07-23 20:32:00 Switched back to Windows Vista! Why? I'm keen to give Windows Live Writer Beta 2 a test drive and there's currently no Mac OS X client (get your skates on Mac Business Unit (Mac BU)).Microsoft has built a powerful desktop application blogging tool, which largely precludes the need to directly login to your blog account. Windows Live Writer can publish to Windows Live Spaces, Sharepoint, WordPress, Blogger, LiveJournal, TypePad, Moveable Type, Community Server, and many other weblog services.Windows Live Writer is by no means unique. There's an abundance of third party applications and widgets available for both Windows and Mac platforms. Yet, Windows Live Writer goes someway to consolidate rich publishing in one easy-to-use application. Setup is a breeze. However, I'd like to see more formatting options - such as justify - made available from the GUI. Of course you can switch to HTML and, manually, insert code yourself.You can post directly from within Windows Live Writer or sav...
Obituary notice
2007-07-22 20:28:00 This is a transcript of my mother's obituary notice, which I wrote, as it appears in today's edition of Express & Echo newspaper:Hood, Margaret Neé WoodlandOn Friday June 8th 2007 our leading lady, wife, mum and best friend died aged 65 at the RD&E Hospital, Wonford.Loving wife to Robin, devoted mum to John, beloved sister to Sidney, Norman, Brenda and Allan, cherished sister-in-law to Kathleen, Marion, Alan and Julian, treasured Auntie to Alison, Andrew, Claire, Hazel and Hayley, greatly loved daughter-in-law to Cecil.Special thanks to all the nursing and care staff at Mardon Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, Mardon House, Wonford and Lucerne House Care Centre, Alphington.The funeral service is to be held at Alphington Parish Church on Monday 9TH July at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation service.Flowers for Margaret and/or donations to Lucerne House Fund Raising, which enhances the quality of life, for the residents of Lucerne House, and provides access to the community for ... More About: Notice , Obituary
WiiWare
2007-07-21 22:05:00 Nintendo's official press announcement regarding, its answer to Xbox Live, WiiWare! NINTENDO'S WIIWARE PAVES THE WAY FOR FRESH GAMES, COOL CONSUMER EXPERIENCESNintendo Sets a New Paradigm: One Game Can Still Make a DifferenceSANTA MONICA, Calif., June 27, 2007 ? The search for the next ingeniously ground-breaking video game has begun. At a private developers conference this week, Nintendo announced the introduction of WiiWare?, a game-creation service that will allow developers large and small to create new downloadable video game content for sale by Nintendo through the Wii Shop Channel of the hot Wii? home video game system. WiiWare paves the way for smaller, more creative games to make their way to the public at lower prices, without any inventory risk to developers. The first WiiWare content will launch in early 2008."Independent developers armed with small budgets and big ideas will be able to get their original games into the marketplace to see if we can find the next smash...
Drawing the way of the Force
2007-07-21 22:01:00 Star Wars Celebration Europe maybe over. However, Dorling Kindersley (DK) and myself are offering four lucky readers a chance to win exclusive signed copies of "Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections" poster prints, signed by artist Hans Jensen, and You Can Draw "Star Wars" book, signed by the author Bonnie Burton and artists Tom Hodges and Matt Busch.Every fan's dream - step inside over 100 Star Wars vehicles. Open up the cockpit and peel back layers to reveal the weapon systems and construction secrets of over 100 Star Wars vehicles. Four fold-out pages take you right inside a Droid Control Ship, the Death Star, an Invisible Hand and a Republic Gunship in incredible detail. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about every key Star Wars machine from the "Phantom Menace", through to "Return of the Jedi". See inside the elegant Naboo starfighters and relentless TIE bombers and explore their background stories, history and even technical data. All revved up and ready to explore the... More About: Drawing , Force , The Force
Star Wars Celebration Europe
2007-07-21 22:01:00 Star Wars Celebration Europe is being held at London's ExCel Exhibition Centre on July 13-15 and I've teamed-up with Dorling Kindersley (DK) to offer two lucky readers exclusive artwork prints taken from their stunning "Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections" book. Don't take my word for it, feast your eyes on the TIE Bomber and B-wing starfighter cross sections (not to scale) below.At Star Wars Celebration Europe DK are running a stand at S12. This will feature signings by the author and the two illustrators of "You Can Draw Star Wars", Bonnie Burton, Tom Hodges and Matt Busch. Plus a competition to win exclusive signed artwork.Celebration Europe will be the first ever Celebration event held outside the U.S. and will share many of the highlights of Celebration IV in Los Angeles "Star Wars has always been a global phenomenon, and the U.K. has long been our second-largest fan base after the U.S.," Steve Sansweet said. "With the continuing strength of Star Wars, it made sense to extend ... More About: Star Wars , Star
Happy Hogwarts Day
2007-07-21 21:33:00 Today is the day that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is released. To mark this auspicious event, our local Sainsbury's store, in Pinhoe, is draped in the trappings of the franchise.Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him.In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectacular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread an... More About: Happy , Hogwarts , S Day
Happy Hogwarts Day
2007-07-21 21:33:00 Today is the day that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is released. To mark this auspicious event, our local Sainsbury's store, in Pinhoe, is draped in the trappings of the franchise.Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him.In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectacular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread an... More About: Happy , Hogwarts , S Day
Celebrate The Force
2007-07-19 21:41:00 Just to remind readers. Star Wars Celebration Europe is being held at London's ExCel Exhibition Centre on July 13-15 and Dorling Kindersley (DK) are running a stand at S12.DK have sent me a copy of their lavish "Star Wars" the Ultimate Visual Guide, which I will be reviewing.I'm unable to attend Star Wars Celebration Europe myself. But, I hope that everyone attending has a most excellent time. Please comment.About DK booksSince 1974, Dorling Kindersley has published an extensive range of internationally acclaimed titles in 51 languages for adults and children. As the UK's market leader in illustrated non-fiction, we pride ourselves on creating books that combine comprehensive information and superb design.Over the years, as the world's leading family illustrated publisher, we have inspired and informed readers who find DK books to be educational, distinctive and of consistently high quality. We value this reputation and will continue to create reference titles that are, without ... More About: Celebrate , Force , Brat , Rate , The Force
Drawing the way of the Force
2007-07-19 21:38:00 Star Wars Celebration Europe maybe over. However, Dorling Kindersley (DK) and myself are offering four lucky readers a chance to win exclusive signed copies of "Star Wars Complete Cross-Sections" poster prints, signed by artist Hans Jensen, and You Can Draw "Star Wars" book, signed by the author Bonnie Burton and artists Tom Hodges and Matt Busch.Every fan's dream - step inside over 100 Star Wars vehicles. Open up the cockpit and peel back layers to reveal the weapon systems and construction secrets of over 100 Star Wars vehicles. Four fold-out pages take you right inside a Droid Control Ship, the Death Star, an Invisible Hand and a Republic Gunship in incredible detail. Discover everything you ever wanted to know about every key Star Wars machine from the "Phantom Menace", through to "Return of the Jedi". See inside the elegant Naboo starfighters and relentless TIE bombers and explore their background stories, history and even technical data. All revved up and ready to explore the... More About: Drawing , Force , The Force
Transformers T-Shirts
2007-07-17 16:19:00 Today I'm proud to announce a new site sponsor! NerdyShirts .com. They have just released 4 Limited Edition Re-Issue classic Tran sformers T-shirts to mark the release of the Michael Bay live action movie.Please read their official press release:"NerdyShirts.com was launched in 2004 by Myke Armstrong and Jacob Fatoorechi, and was incorporated into the MyFatRobot family of sites in April 2006 by Myke, Jacob, and William Barnes. NerdyShirts offers original funny, nerdy, and nostalgic tee shirts all printed on 100 percent cotton American Apparel shirts. In addition to all original designs, NerdyShirts buys full designs and even design concepts from site visitors or customers, and offers an affiliate program for tee shirt sales. New designs are released every Monday, and most are available in both men's and women's sizes."Earlier this year, NerdyShirts redesigned its website and has planned a whole string of shirt releases, and we're in the midst of working out both plans. We're the... More About: T-Shirts , T shirts
Transformers T-Shirts
2007-07-17 16:19:00 Today I'm proud to announce a new site sponsor! NerdyShirts .com. They have just released 4 Limited Edition Re-Issue classic Transformer s T-shirts to mark the release of the Michael Bay live action movie.Please read their official press release:"NerdyShirts.com was launched in 2004 by Myke Armstrong and Jacob Fatoorechi, and was incorporated into the MyFatRobot family of sites in April 2006 by Myke, Jacob, and William Barnes. NerdyShirts offers original funny, nerdy, and nostalgic tee shirts all printed on 100 percent cotton American Apparel shirts. In addition to all original designs, NerdyShirts buys full designs and even design concepts from site visitors or customers, and offers an affiliate program for tee shirt sales. New designs are released every Monday, and most are available in both men's and women's sizes."Earlier this year, NerdyShirts redesigned its website and has planned a whole string of shirt releases, and we're in the midst of working out both plans. We're the... More About: T-Shirts , T shirts
Wii Loved E3
2007-07-16 16:22:00 E3 played host to a veritable avalanche of exciting Wii news! From the Wii Zapper (remember the NES Zapper?) to Wii Fit and Mario Kart Wii to Wii Boogie. Big N has set its lofty sights (no Zapper-pun intended) on eclipsing Sony's PS2 sales record.Come to think of it, the Wii Zapper would've made for a very cool Transformer toy gestalt, combining, as it does, the Wii Remote and Nunchuk! Hasbro and Takara should ink a licensing deal with Nintendo pronto!Last Friday Paper Mario finally graced European Virtual Console, and the N64's beguiling swan song is richly deserving of your attention - "the best RPG on the Nintendo 64, and acts as a superb gateway to the genre," and "an RPG rich with ingenuity and style" with "all-important Mario moments that only a true fan will understand."The addition of the 2001 classic brings the number of N64 titles available via the Wii Shop to six, joining Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Lylat Wars and F-Zero X. Each...
Wii Loved E3
2007-07-16 00:17:00 E3 played host to a veritable avalanche of exciting Wii news! From the Wii Zapper (remember the NES Zapper?) to Wii Fit and Mario Kart Wii to Wii Boogie. Big N has set its lofty sights (no Zapper-pun intended) on eclipsing Sony's PS2 sales record.Come to think of it, the Wii Zapper would've made for a very cool Transformer toy gestalt, combining, as it does, the Wii Remote and Nunchuk! Hasbro and Takara should ink a licensing deal with Nintendo.Last Friday Paper Mario finally graced European Virtual Console, and the N64's beguiling swan song is richly deserving of your attention - "the best RPG on the Nintendo 64, and acts as a superb gateway to the genre," and "an RPG rich with ingenuity and style" with "all-important Mario moments that only a true fan will understand."The addition of the 2001 classic brings the number of N64 titles available via the Wii Shop to six, joining Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Lylat Wars and F-Zero X. Each costs ...
"PS3 Starter Pack" confirmed for Europe
2007-07-13 22:53:00 PS3 STARTER PACK ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPESanta Monica, 12th July 2007. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced the availability of a high value Starter Pack for PLAYSTATION®3, comprising a PS3, two first party games and two SIXAXIS? wireless controllers, at ?599.Rolling out across the SCEE territories from 13th July, and in all territories by 1st August, the new Starter Pack represents exceptional value for money as an entry point into the exciting world of High Definition interactive entertainment with PLAYSTATION 3.The choice of first party games available in the Starter Pack will vary to suit the interests of entertainment enthusiasts in each country, but will include million sellers such as Resistance Fall of Man? and MotorStorm?; titles specifically chosen to demonstrate the stunning graphics and enhanced gameplay of High Definition games on Blu-ray disc.With an additional wireless SIXAXIS, motion sensitive controller provided for head to head and multi player gam... More About: Rope
Celebrate The Force
2007-07-13 16:45:00 Just to remind readers. Star Wars Celebration Europe is being held at London's ExCel Exhibition Centre on July 13-15 and Dorling Kindersley (DK) are running a stand at S12.DK have sent me a copy of their lavish "Star Wars" the Ultimate Visual Guide, which I will be reviewing.I'm unable to attend Star Wars Celebration Europe myself. But, I hope that everyone attending has a most excellent time. Please comment. More About: Celebrate , Force , Brat , Rate , The Force
PS3 Killzone at E3
2007-07-11 21:23:00 Fresh from my inbox:INTRODUCING KILLZONE? 2, THE ULTIMATE FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER FOR PLAYSTATION®3SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced the 2008 release of Kill zone? 2, available exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3?) computer entertainment system. Developed by Guerrilla Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment, Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army. Following events and action from the original Killzone for PlayStation®2, Killzone 2 sets a new standard for next-gen gaming by delivering intense warfare with incredibly lifelike character animations, highly detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of artificial intelligence (A.I.).Unveiled for the first time Tuesday evening at an exclusive media event in Santa Monica, the Killzone 2 demo awed guests with action-packed sequences full of detail ... More About: Zone
PS3 Killzone at E3
2007-07-11 21:23:00 Fresh from my inbox:INTRODUCING KILLZONE? 2, THE ULTIMATE FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER FOR PLAYSTATION®3SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 11, 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced the 2008 release of Killzone? 2, available exclusively for the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3?) computer entertainment system. Developed by Guerrilla Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment, Killzone 2 throws players back into the midst of a hostile and dramatic ongoing battle between the ISA and Helghast army. Following events and action from the original Killzone for PlayStation®2, Killzone 2 sets a new standard for next-gen gaming by delivering intense warfare with incredibly lifelike character animations, highly detailed and destructible environments, realistic physics, and advanced levels of artificial intelligence (A.I.).Unveiled for the first time Tuesday evening at an exclusive media event in Santa Monica, the Killzone 2 demo awed guests with action-packed sequences full of detail ...
Time to Pownce
2007-07-06 20:56:00 Thanks to an invite from Jim Long (a Twitter friend), I'm now using social media tool Pownce!Pownce (direct link to my page) is a way to send stuff to your family, friends, co-workers et al. What kind of stuff? You can send just about anything: music, photos, messages, links, events, and much more. You can do it all on their web site, or install a lightweight desktop client (built using Adobe AIR) that lets you get out of the browser bubble.Pownce has the potential to distill the blogging and IM paradigm into one extensible platform.Am I about to leave Twitter for Pownce? The simple answer is no. However, if the likes of Google or Yahoo! swooped in and bought either Twitter or Pownce, I'd be in quite the quandary!I have Pownce invites to give away. Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered into a draw for the chance of winning an invite. What are you waiting for? More About: Time
Time to Pownce
2007-07-06 20:56:00 Thanks to an invite from Jim Long (a Twitter friend), I'm now using social media tool Pownce!Pownce (direct link to my page) is a way to send stuff to your family, friends, co-workers et al. What kind of stuff? You can send just about anything: music, photos, messages, links, events, and much more. You can do it all on their web site, or install a lightweight desktop client (built using Adobe AIR) that lets you get out of the browser bubble.Pownce has the potential to distill the blogging and IM paradigm into one extensible platform.Am I about to leave Twitter for Pownce? The simple answer is no. However, if the likes of Google or Yahoo! swooped in and bought either Twitter or Pownce, I'd be in quite the quandary!I have Pownce invites to give away. Everyone who leaves a comment will be entered into a draw for the chance of winning an invite. What are you waiting for? More About: Time
Star Wars Celebration Europe
2007-07-05 17:33:00 Star Wars Celebration Europe is being held at London's Excel Centre on July 13-15 and I've teamed-up with Dorling Kindersley (DK) to offer two lucky readers exclusive artwork prints taken from their stunning "Star Wars Complete Cross Sections" book. Don't take my word for it, feast your eyes on the TIE Bomber and B-wing starfighter cross sections (not to scale) below.At Star Wars Celebration Europe DK are running a stand at S12. This will feature signings by the author and the two illustrators of "You Can Draw Star Wars", Bonnie Burton, Tom Hodges and Matt Busch. Plus a competition to win exclusive signed artwork.Celebration Europe will be the first ever Celebration event held outside the U.S. and will share many of the highlights of Celebration IV in Los Angeles "Star Wars has always been a global phenomenon, and the U.K. has long been our second-largest fan base after the U.S.," Steve Sansweet said. "With the continuing strength of Star Wars, it made sense to extend Celebration... More About: Star Wars , Star
One Glorious Fourth
2007-07-04 18:32:00 Happy Fourth of July to all my US readership!Under the auspices of The Reverend Stephen Bessent and Funeral Directors, the Order of Service (PDF), for my mother's Funeral Service, is complete!
One Glorious Fourth
2007-07-04 18:32:00 Happy Fourth of July to all my US readership!Under the auspices of The Reverend Stephen Bessent and Funeral Directors, the Order of Service (PDF), for my mother's Funeral Service, is complete!
Mac Users vote now!
2007-07-03 22:30:00 Looks like Yahoo! hasn't completely forgotten about us Mac Users ! The Yahoo! Messenger Blog is currently running a Poll for Mac users.If you want Yahoo! Messenger sooner rather than later, and avoid further tardiness, be sure to drop by and vote for a Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger release only. Even the beleaguered beta knocks, pre-Leopard, spots off of the current Windows version. That being said, I'll be keeping tabs on the upcoming Windows Vista update, which promises "3D" eye candy. More About: Vote
Mac Users vote now!
2007-07-03 22:30:00 Looks like Yahoo! hasn't completely forgotten about us Mac Users ! The Yahoo! Messenger Blog is currently running a Poll for Mac users.If you want Yahoo! Messenger sooner rather than later, and avoid further tardiness, be sure to drop by and vote for a Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger release only. Even the beleaguered beta knocks, pre-Leopard, spots off of the current Windows version. That being said, I'll be keeping tabs on the upcoming Windows Vista update, which promises "3D" eye candy. More About: Vote
Virgin Media's Medium Mollification
2007-07-02 17:59:00 In April, during the height of the, as yet unresolved, spat between Sky and Virgin Media, Virgin Media's Customer Service team offered me a discount on their M Broadband package. The Medium package offers a leased modem, internet security, and up to 2Mb with no download limits within reason.I noticed that the subsequent invoices did not reflect the promotion price and telephoned Virgin Media on Friday! Customer Services informed me that the offer had been withdrawn as I did not qualify for the discount - this was offered to customers registering online!Virgin Media had not advised me, in writing, of the change and, therefore, this was possibly unlawful! To which I aver. The Customer Service representative was most helpful and gave me a free phone number, to call, to discuss the matter, further, if I so wished. Cancellation was really the last resort and canceling Sky (Music and Movies Mixes), in May, had freed-up income.After several abortive attempts, one in which I was unceremoni...
Happy Canada Day!
2007-07-01 21:08:00 My late Grandmother, Louise Farley née Curtis, was an immigrant from Calgary, Alberta, Canada . So, Happy Canada Day to all my readers.I'm selling Masters of the Universe Faker ToyFare 2002 Exclusive on eBay. Faker is the rarest of the He-Man ToyFare exclusives and was never mass-produced by Mattel. Happy bidding.
Happy Canada Day!
2007-07-01 21:08:00 My late Grandmother, Louise Farley née Curtis, was an immigrant from Calgary, Alberta, Canada . So, Happy Canada Day to all my readers.I'm selling Masters of the Universe Faker ToyFare 2002 Exclusive on eBay. Faker is the rarest of the He-Man ToyFare exclusives and was never mass-produced by Mattel. Happy bidding.
Say hello to iPhone
2007-06-29 18:16:00 I can't iPhone home! So, I'll consider a BlackBerry and iPod duo for the time being! More About: Iphone , Hello
Say hello to iPhone
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