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I used to read sci-fi novels that featured hard core technology such as exoskeletons, but never would have thought that kind of technology would become reality within my life time…

A Japanese version…

I was just reading the morning papers today and came across an article about an air car. Running on compressed air alone, it can travel for 150km before it needs refuelling. If supplemented with ethanol or diesel, it is possible to travel from Perth to Brisbane without refuelling. It has a top speed of 110km/hr. The car can be refuelled by plugging it into the compressed air supply that is found at most service stations. Costing less than $8,000, the car is part of a five-year $1.5 billion planned roll-out across Australia showcasing air engine technology.

A car that is inexpensive, cheap to run, while environmentally friendly. I would definitely think about buying a car like this.

Article: Air car to call Melbourne home

Today I have decided to release the latest version of KQF. It will give you some time to play with the plugin and get back to me if there are any major bugs before I head off rock climbing in Krabi!

I have fixed all the bugs that I could find, while at the same time introducing new features. Of course this will inevitably lead to new bugs, but we will deal with that when the time comes.

This release sees many new features, such as OPML import/export, full Ajax interface, extra ticker addon scripts. Not everything is perfect, but who’s perfect in this world eh?

I have not updated the readme file, simply because I have not had the time to do it. I figure you would want a working plugin first and then maybe ask questions later. Who reads readme.txt anyway? Having said that, if anyone wishes to help me maintain the readme.txt file for this plugin, they are more than welcome to. Just contact me..

I would also appreciate if you would leave comments on the plugins page if there are genuine issues/bugs. Please use common sense before commenting. Pretty please. With sugar on top.

With this version there have been some major changes. The single major change that will affect some of you is how the parent container id is handled. In the past you would specify it as something like this: <div id=”[id]”>, then type in the id name in the provided input field Eg. myDiv. This would be the reference for your styles.

The new format is thus: <div id=”[myDiv]”>. And that’s it, because there won’t be an input field anymore. If you have been using <div id=”[id]”>, with a blank input field, now you will have to change it to <div id=”">.

If none of this makes any sense to you, I have included a sample OPML file (sample.xml). Just import it and examine the templates for the new entries. Keep at it and everything should become clearer…

I have tried to include all the changes I have made in the history.txt file. I might have missed some due to my enthusiasm to finished coding. Play around with the plugin. You will find many of the issues you might have experienced in the past have been fixed, for example dot notation on properties will now resolve properly.

Finally, as with all upgrades, BACKUP first!!

Now, go get it!

Enjoy!

Recently I have been searching around for a replacement cellphone. Currently I am using the Samsung SGH-E700. It does the job, but is below par when it comes to certain features. It takes too many button presses to do simple everyday tasks. It has a very limited predictive text dictionary. Another basic feature missing from the E700 you can’t send contact information to another phone.

After a brief look around the web, I found an interesting idea for a cellphone. How does a Bluetooth enabled watch cellphone sound?

I have to admit it does look impressive, but I think they need to reduce the size of the phone a little bit if they seriously want people to wear that thing on their wrists. I think I can get the same effect by using some duct tape with my current phone.

There is one phone that I would really like to get my hands on right now and that is the new Nokia N82. It has a candy bar form factor which is what I prefer - less fidgeting to access common functions. It comes with integrated GPS, a 5MP camera and a host of other features.

I want one now!

7 more days and I will be on the plane to Phuket. It will be a long awaited vacation.

I will be heading off with a few friends initially, before meeting up with the rest of the climbing crew in Railay Beach.

Most of us will be spending a few days in and around Tonsai, before taking a boat trip to Laoliang Island for Christmas. We will pretty much spend most of our time climbing the relatively new routes on the island. Of course there will also be plenty of beach, beer and relaxation, not necessarily in that order.

One part of the preparation for the trip involved plenty of training at the local climbing gym, while the other part involved upgrading to a new camera. My old Kodak camera just wouldn’t do.

So as part of the Christmas present for myself, I ordered a new Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Not the latest model, but it certainly rated highly amongst those in the know.

As for the other part of the present, I can’t do anything about that except count down the days…

It’s almost Christmas once again. Time to dust off the decorations, set up the tree and turn on the Christmas lights. Or maybe leave it up to someone else, while we sit back and enjoy the show synced to music…

» Wizards in Winter (Sarajevo)
» Carol Of The Bells (Perth)
» Jingle Bells (Perth)

Before I head off for a much needed holiday, let me wish you all a safe and…

Merry Christmas!