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Hasbro reinvents Lazer Tag for the smartphone generation, lets you live out your Doom-fueled fantasies -- Engadget

2012-02-08T08:51:00.000+11:00

Hasbro reinvents Lazer Tag for the smartphone generation, lets you live out your Doom-fueled fantasies -- Engadget:

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Will Quiet Carriages For Sydney Commuters Work? | Lifehacker Australia

2012-02-07T13:21:00.000+11:00

Will Quiet Carriages For Sydney Commuters Work? | Lifehacker Australia

How To Clean Your Entire House With Items You Already Have | Lifehacker Australia

2011-11-23T13:22:00.000+11:00

How To Clean Your Entire House With Items You Already Have | Lifehacker Australia

GI News - Sugar Free

2011-11-01T12:31:00.000+11:00

GI News:

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Make an iPhone case from Instagram photos - Pulse

2011-10-12T13:23:00.000+11:00

Make an iPhone case from Instagram photos - Pulse:

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The iPad gets a Facebook app, finally -- Engadget

2011-10-11T12:27:00.000+11:00

The iPad gets a Facebook app, finally -- Engadget:

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Google Blogger App

2011-09-09T10:51:00.001+10:00

Testing the new app for the apple store.

Something New with Potter

2011-06-17T10:52:00.000+10:00

www.pottermore.com

Another New Show 2011/12 - Once Upon A Time

2011-06-14T16:14:00.001+10:00

New Show for 2011/12 - Alcatraz

2011-06-14T16:11:00.003+10:00

Battery Tips for iPhone

2011-06-10T12:49:00.002+10:00

http://www.apple.com/batteries/iphone.html

2011-06-10T09:17:00.002+10:00

The NSW State Titles are held over the June long-weekend each year. The venue of the titles moves each year and is hosted by each of the member Associations in rotation.

The Titles involve the Men's Representative sides from the following Associations:
Hunter Christian Churches Football
Illawarra Churches Soccer Association
Christian Football Association Blue Mountains
Central Coast Christian Football Association

The NSW State Men's side is selected from the players taking part in this tournament.

Friday 10 June - Monday 13 June

Macquarie Field, Creek Reserve Rd, Speers Point (Hosted by Hunter Christian Churches Football)

Saturday 11 June 2011

9am Central Coast v Blue Mountains

11am Illawarra v Hunter

1.30pm Central Coast v Hunter

3.30pm Blue Mountains v Illawarra

Monday 13 June 2011

9am Central Coast v Illawarra

11am Blue Mountains v Hunter

1.30pm FINAL

Enable Parent Protection for your iOS Device

2011-03-25T14:28:00.000+11:00

MIA

2011-02-24T16:32:00.001+11:00

Missing in action

Yes fatherhood does that :)

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Stilgs Xmas Tech Tip - Online Photo Storage

2010-12-22T13:38:00.002+11:00

Storing Photos/Videos Online - With Windows Sky Drive and Windows
Live Photo Gallery 2011

We all have digital cameras, iphones, blackberries etc.. We all take
millions of photos/videos. We all store these on our computers and if we are
good we also back them up onto external drives/cds or dvds.

But what happens when you computer dies, harddrives crash or you delete
files, its the end of the world as you may have lost your only copy of your
photos/videos.

Solution - Store you photos/videos online for free.

There are a few options online - picasa web, flikr, facebook but today i
will talk about Skydrive (so much space and so little $$$).

Skydrive

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-skydrive-get-started

Using an existing windows live account (eg hotmail.com or live.com) log ito www.live.com and click on the skydrive menu.

You automatically get 25Gb of storage.

You can manually add photo albums or individual photos/videos through this
web site (http://explore.live.com/windows-live-skydrive-upload-photos-using)

Or you can use Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011

Windows Live Photo Gallery 2011

http://explore.live.com/windows-live-photo-gallery?os=other

Import photos from your camera, organize them into albums, and edit them so
they look their best and then publish your photos and videos to your skydrive
storage.

You can also share your albums to facebook from your skydrive
account.

So before its too late make sure you take these steps to save you fav
photos/videos.

Quad Bikes in NZ

2010-09-28T14:42:00.002+10:00

iPad Software–Movies

2010-08-10T16:19:00.001+10:00

As you all know that i have a iPad and have a few movies. There are a few options on the ipad to play movies – one is the ipad’s native movie player and another is Airvideo App. New on the scene is the app called Cinexplayer.

1. Ipad Movie Player – the native app that comes with all ipads. All videos that play through this are bought through the itunes store or your locally saved content converted using a program such as Handbrake.

2. AirVideo – This app is a network based app, you run server software on your local PC and share pre-defined folders. Your iPad with its local WiFi connection will connect to the shared folders and either convert video or do a live conversion and play the movie. This app seems to play xvid, mkv and various other formats.

3. Cinexplayer – The latest player to the game is a ipad app that lets you sync (via itunes) xvid files, there is no need for conversions and network connections. The only limitation is the file needs to be a avi extension and has to be xvid format.

Out of the 3 nothing beats using Handbrake software to convert your locally stored TV/Movies. Then syncing via itunes and using the inbuilt ipad video player.

..stilgs..

Congrats are in order!

2010-08-03T09:52:00.002+10:00

My best mate, Stilgs, and his wife Kaylene are expecting their first baby on 8 January 2011. And yesterday they found out that it will be a blue one. So 'Mini Stilgs' will carry on the Stilgoe name and I'm sure the sporting prowess as well. At least if Dad has anything to do with it.

So I thought that this would be the perfect time to pass on some of the advice that was given to me, and to also give some details of my experiences since I became a first time father 7 months ago. Now I'm no expert obviously but my recent experience may come in helpful in some way I hope. A friend of mine lent me a book called 'So you're going to be a dad' by Peter Downey
and it was one of the funniest and most insightful books I have read. I would recommend any father to be to read that book. It’s hilarious. But don't be expecting it to be a how to guide. It’s more of a summary of one guy’s experience. But quite a lot of it did pop up for me too.

So where to start... Pregnancy. During the time when my wife was pregnant I found it to be quite a roller coaster. One minute so excited I wanted the baby to be here already, the next day, time was dragging and it seemed like we'd be waiting forever or then I was thinking about how scary it was that I was going to have a little life to mould, someone who would be reliant on me for at least the next 18-21 years. One thing I would suggest NOT to do is ask the wife to hurry it up. Pregnant women are not so good with the sarcasm. I learnt very early on not to goad a pregnant woman, or make them mad. Forget the old saying 'Hell hath no fury, like a woman scorned', the more appropriate saying should be 'A scorned woman is like a kitten compared to an angry pregnant lady, so NEVER piss one off!'.

In my mind pregnancy for the man is an adjustment phase. You need to take this time to get comfortable doing more stuff around the house if you don't already. Because when the baby arrives the wife is going to be very busy for the first few weeks, and she'll be very tired when she's not busy. You also get used to leaving events and functions early, because pregnant women tire easily, but when you have the little one, gone are the days of being the last to leave a party or a dinner.

Then comes the labour. Now when we had our daughter, we knew about 6 or 7 other couples who were due around the same time, and none of them had the same experience. None. So I can't really tell you what to expect in regards to what your wife will go through. But in our case, it was all very quick. Rach's water broke at 3am. And when they say 'water', they mean goo. And it goes everywhere, and generally doesn't stop until the baby arrives. Rach also didn't have much of a lead up time with the contractions. From when she started having them they were about 50 seconds long and 3-4 minutes apart. And our daughter was born at 12.28pm. 9 and 1/2 hours after the water broke. This apparently is not normal for your first child, so much so the midwives said to us before we left hospital 'For your next one, when your water breaks, come straight here because the baby will probably fall out!'. Encouraging. So the only advice I can give is, wear comfortable yet supportive shoes like cross trainers, because you could be walking around for a while. But don't wear new ones. See above in regards to the 'goo'. Have PowerAde or Gatorade around because the mum is working hard! I've never felt anything like Rach's stomach during a contraction. That was life changing.

The early days. Now this is probably where I can offer the most advice because we were around so many other groups of new parents as well as doing it ourselves. You'll do parenting classes which will give you an idea on what to expect. They are helpful although I didn't think so at the time. Breastfeeding will be promoted through these classes and I thoroughly endorse it. But in my experience, it's not all happy days and mother/child bonding. Rach got blisters in places that should never be blistered. It was hard for the majority of mums that we know. So my advice to encouraging. Tell your wife that she's doing a great job. Because she is. I know I couldn't do it. But don't push her. If she's not feeling comfortable, that’s fine and as I said, from our experience, it’s normal. Don't be afraid to ask the midwives for advice. They were great for Rach and I think they were the reason that she persisted.

The other thing is sleep. There won't be much for the first little while. About the third day/night, your baby has a growth spurt which is associated with the 'good milk' coming in. This involves lots of crying, probably from all 3 of you. But the mum needs to sleep to make the milk. For the first few weeks I survived on maybe 5 hours tops per nite. But I would stay up late and change nappies, have cuddles and walks etc., so that Rach could get some sleep before the late nite, early morning feeds. Then I would get up around 6 am and take the shift til the 9 or 10am feed and send Rach back to bed. Encourage your wife to sleep as much as possible. It’s great for her sanity and gives you quality alone time with your baby. But DO NOT say in the morning 'Wow that was a good night, the baby only woke once.'. Because it won't be just once. It’s just that after 3 or 4 nights you won't hear anymore. And saying that makes the new mum revert to pregnant mum (see above. Not Good). But I loved those days.

Nappies. This is where it gets tricky. Everyone told me the first few poos would be bad. They were not wrong. The stuff that comes out of your child is like tar. It gets on you and it takes a lot of scrubbing to get it off. BUT like everyone tells you, and you never believe them, it is different when it’s your own kid. Plus it doesn't really smell until they start on formula. And to this day I am still the only one that Kenadee has had an exploding nappy on. I just choose to think that it’s because I'm her favourite.

All in all, nothing can prepare you for being a dad. But you can be safe in the knowledge that it is the BEST thing you will ever do. Sure your life is no longer measured by how many beers you drank that week or times you went to the gym, but more on what milestone your child achieved. And that is so rewarding. Sook it all in. Be hands on. Help as much as you can. Love your wife/partner and your new child, you do already and automatically, but tell them, lots! Tell everyone how amazing your wife/partner is, because she is. If you don't think so, then have the baby yourself! The most important thing though is to enjoy it. And be a little proud of yourself, you just helped make another human being. Well done.

So again, congrats to Stilgs and Kaylene. I can't wait to meet my quasi nephew and help Stilgs turn him into a little sportsman.

Movie review – Killers

2010-07-13T14:01:00.001+10:00

Plot:

A vacationing woman meets her ideal man, leading to a swift marriage. Back at home, however, their idyllic life is upset when they discover their neighbours could be assassins who have been contracted to kill the couple

Stilgs Rating: 6.5/10

Review: This is a fun movie, easy watching and great for both male/female. Has it all comedy, action and romance. I wouldnt say its a must go and watch at the movies but definitely a DVD to hire.

..stilgs..

Fernsy 30 + 5 Bday

2010-06-11T14:51:00.002+10:00

Cracking weekend celebrating the Ferns turning 35, here he is with his little boy Hazza!!

Christian Churches - NSW Country Associations 2010 Challenge Cup - 12TH- 14TH JUNE

2010-06-11T08:32:00.000+10:00

Its on again! This time in the Blue Mountains (Mount Victoria). Games are played at Browntown Oval, the home Blue Mountains Archers and Blackheath Soccer

Hopefully we can one better and win the title (after losing last year to mountains in the grand final).

Here is the Draw for the weekend.

Saturday
9.00am Game 1: Illawarra v Central Coast
10.40am Game 2: Blue Mountains v Hunter
1.10pm Game 3: Blue Mountains v Illawarra
3.00pm Game 4: Central Coast v Hunter

Monday
9.00am Game 5: Illawarra v Hunter
10.40am Game 6: Blue Mountains v Central Coast
1.10pm Final

My iPad.

2010-05-29T14:51:00.001+10:00

One word - unbelievable

Picked this awesome device up yesterday (had to buy one on it's first day) i got the 32gb wifi version. First impression is that it's an awesome size and perfect weight (has a heavy but sturdy feel to it). Battery life seems to be great, haven't seen it below 80% yet.

What will I use it for ? Well movies - emails - Internet and most important iBooks. With the kindle, iBooks and borders apps available ebooks will be the next big thing. Of course remote desktop for work :) which means tax deduction!

But overall great product apple. 10/10. Game changer.

Mothers Day 2010

2010-05-21T08:25:00.000+10:00

We spent mothers day on a fantastic boat! well a boat is selling it short! Check it out at http://www.carecat.com.au

2010-03-30T09:01:00.001+11:00

Steam boat! My bday.

2010-03-29T16:00:00.001+11:00

Coming this Thursday night is the all famous Chinese steamboat.

I am off to the Asian supermarket tonight, so the menu should be ready tomorrow and it will be posted here.

Hopefully I can pick up another hot plate as we will be feeding 12!!

Oh and by the way I am turning 32! Gees not long till 40.

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