The online retailer Amazon has purchased the British online book seller “The Book Depository” in a recent major move.
Information from the Bookdepository suggest that: “The Book Depository will continue to operate independently”
Hopefully that will include retaining the free … Read the rest
I am working out how to replace the broken LCD touch screen on my daughters HTC Trophy mobile phone.
When we bought the phone we also took the extra insurance cover for an extra $10 per month. However, although accidental … Read the rest
Tough decisions in life: Do you have a cup of coffee or a weeks holiday in Fiji ?
I was chatting to someone in the coffee shop the other day, they were having their regular daily cup of coffee at … Read the rest
I came across comments about the “John Adam Street Gang”, in relation to Froebelian Education in Australia, and needed to find out exactly what this is, as some are saying that they control what happens in the UK.
My first … Read the rest
I lost count of the number of news articles today that are stating that “Facebook is in the latest list of top 10 most hated companies in America”.
This is the listing being quoted from the American Customer Satisfaction Index … Read the rest
Do I or Don’t I, should I get an iPad ?
Can I justify these prices for an iPad? the first price is the official Apple store price, the second is from a local shop. (June 2011)
Gosford Park
DVD
It is November, 1932. Gosford Park is the magnificent country estate to which Sir William McCardle and his wife, Lady Sylvia, gather relations and friends for a weekend shooting party.
They have invited an eclectic group. As … Read the rest
Downton Abbey
DVD Season 1
Set in England in the years leading up to the First World War, Downton Abbey tells the story of a complicated community.
The house has been home to the Crawley family for many generations, but … Read the rest
The Very Busy Spider
By Eric Carle
With over 300,000 copies sold since its publication in 1985, The Very Busy Spider is well on its way to becoming a modern classic. The raised lines for the spider, its web, and … Read the rest
During last year’s MasterChef series, Marion wowed Australia with her incredible cooking talent, her assured palate and her sunny personality and warmth.
Now in her first cookbook Marion shares … Read the rest