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Dan's Baby Shoes

Daniel's Baby Shoes

Now 14 months old, Daniel's Baby Shoes no longer fits him. He looked really cute when he had them on. Looking at the shoes recently we were proud that he has outgrown them. The baby pair he were a blue, red, and one with numbers and alphabets on it. Of course since he was at home most of the time he never got many opportunities to wear them. Though it brings to memory the few times he actually wore them, we know it's now time to get him a new pair of walking shoes. He started walking steadily all by himself almost about 2 months back. Till then he was all wobbly. So here's his old pairs of shoes in video:

Daniel's Shoes:

'The Little Drummer Baby' Daniel happily drumming his Toy Drum!

Happy Drummer Baby

 

Daniel has a Toy Drum which was gifted by our friend. It's a colourful musical drum with a smiling face on each side. However for a long time our baby wasnt interested in this toy and few months back the battery died out. But since he didnt care about the drum I didnt put in new batteries either. But few weeks after his first birthday he suddenly started to show an interest in the drum. So my wife decided to sit with him and did the first drumming. All of a sudden he starts to do the same. And he was so happy while drumming. So now this is his new playtime activity- drumming!

Happy Drummer Baby Daniel Video

 

Baby Boy First Year Photo Frame- Daniel's First Year Pictures!

This is a Photo frame titled 'My First Year' where you can put monthly pcitures of your baby till the first year. The monthly pictures are all equally sized and smaller while the biggest picture space is for the first year which is at the center of the frame surrounded by the monthly pics. The frame is blue in color because its for a baby boy while a baby girl's first year photo frame is usually found in pink color. There are four small depictions of a teddy bear, a feeding bottle, a pram and a pair of baby shoes on all the four corners of the frame and are silver in colour. We have put our baby's photos in here after he turned one and now it looks very nice in our Living Room. Baby Dan sometimes looks at the pics and laughs and speaks a lot to his own photos and in his own language! We see this and start laughing. Yup, we're pretty glad we got this photo frame.

Toy Dog laughing like a Human Being

A cuddly, cute and funny toy dog! It also laughs like a human being. Without batteries he's your average cuddly little toy dog. But once he's powered up you cant stop him. His tail wags and he even rolls over. He laughs and laughs and after some time you too get into the act. Even you will start laughing followed by your whole family. Haha....a great toy pet for your kids. Our baby loves him. He just wont take his eye off this laughing toy dog!





You can watch the laughing toy dog here:

3 Easter Chocolate Eggs inside Knitted Animal-shaped Bags

Easter Egg Chocolates

My wife bought 3 Caramel Chocolate Eggs from her friend during the Easter Week. These chocolates are egg shaped and are full of caramel inside. But what I liked about it was that her friend knitted 3 bags to put the chocs inside. And the bags were knitted in the shape of animals. Two were chicks- one white in color and the other in yellow colour while the third was a bunny. I took some snaps putting all of them together. The chocs were tasty and the bags look real good.

"Thrill Seeker" Elizabeth Biddy McCormick- Ireland Greystones Granny sky dives at 80 for charity- Hospice Building in County Wicklow

"Thrill Seeker" 80 year old Irish Granny celebrates Birthday by jumping for Charity

At 80, she is not sitting at the couch and knitting. Instead she is out with her grandchildren skydiving and that too for charity! A courageous and daring lady who goes out to what most people would consider "unbelievable" for grannies her age. Elizabeth Biddy McCormin is aiming to raise Euro 10,000 for the Wicklow Hospice Foundation. A former Nurse herself, she is concerned about the poor funds that is required to run Palliative Care services in Wicklow. As explained in her personal message in Facebook, she aims the Foundation to "build a free standing, 12 bed, level 3 hospice building in County Wicklow. This will be a Consultant led specialist service with a multi-disciplinary home care team attached, and should also include a day centre, which will give the people of Wicklow a choice about how and where they spend their final days."

She said she performed the successful 10,000 ft sky-jump and not a charity-walk or bike ride because she always led an adventurous life. Born in India, she also worked in Kenya and fondly remembers the time she spent there. The world is now amazed and inspired by this SuperGran who says she's ready to repeat her daredevil act at 90! Biddy, you are truly an inspiration.

Link to Biddy's personal Facebook message and how to sponsor her for this Charity

https://www.mycharity.ie/event/biddymccormickskydive

Watch Biddy's 'Granny's Sky-jump' Youtube Video uploaded by alisonemma100

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Finally I uninstalled Internet Explorer 9 & Reinstalled IE8 as IE9 hangs my System and Internet

Windows Important Update- Service Pack for Windows Vista and IE8

Two months back I got that "Important Update" from Windows and they installed the Service Pack for Windows Vista. Later another update installed Windows Internet Explorer 8 which I thought was really great becasue IE8 is much faster and simpler to use than the previous versions. It also has some new options which can be used hassle-free and they make your browsing much smoother.




Install Internet Explorer 9

However, a few weeks back I got a new "Important Update" and Internet Explorer 9 was installed. As I was already impressed with IE, 8 I thought

"Great! If IE8 was superb then IE9 must be the ultimate!"

But unfortunately IE9 was the worst browser I ever came across. Well, atleast until now.

What problems I faced while using IE9?

1. It was taking a very long time to load as though they werent slow enough already.
2. While you browse the whole thing just gets stuck. I tried waiting for some time but no use. I could have used Task Manager and closed it but the whole system was stuck which is why I had to power it off. I restarted the system again hoping the problem would be resolved, but to my disappointment the browser gets stuck while browsing again.
3. I assumed that it might be some temporary technical problem with Windows itself so I opted for my good ol Firefox- that trustworthy browser of all times! But now there's no Internet connection. So here I go again restarting the system all over again. Yes not only does the system gets hung, the Internet connection also stops.
4. Above all, each time you open IE9 you get a dialogue box suggesting that you remove some of the items you wouldnt need so that IE9 would be smooth and fast. Guys- that suggestion is a joke- it does you no good. Probably it may speed up the browsing but whats the point of it if everything is going to get hung anyway!

Internet Explorer 9 is the Real Culprit!

Now this was going on for almost a week when I decided to test it one final time today to make sure that the real culprit was IE9 itself and not my system or Firefox or my Internet connection. Once more I open IE9, start browsing and 'Voika!'- the system is stuck again. No buttons will work now. I look at the internet icon and the connection is gone! So there you have it- IE9 is the real culprit. So I have just restarted the system and happily browsed with Firefox. No hang-ups and no connection problems.

And this is why I have finally unistalled IE 9 and reinstalled IE8! I hope Windows take care of the IE9 bugs.

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BLUNDER! ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 is now TEN-NATION CRICKET CUP

Ireland not in next Cricket World Cup!

Despite pulling up great performances and winning matches in the international arena, minnows Ireland is snubbed by the great Cricket council ICC! Ireland has proved that they are not the ordinary minnow team when minnows are considered but they do have the potential to beat a full nation member team on their day. And that too consistently. But now ICC has decided that the next world cup in 2015 should only be the top ten full nation member countries irrespective of their wins or losses when compared to minnows.

ICC Decision for 10 Nation Cricket Cup not helping Minnows
This decision does no good to upcoming minnows like Ireland and Netherlands because they will not get the opportunity to play against top nations and will also lose the experience of playing in big tournaments. What Ireland and Netherlands need now is experience! They have to be included in tri nation tournaments so they can develop their cricketing skills. After all wasn't India and Sri Lanka also considered as minnows at one stage? South Africa and New Zealand didn't reach cloud 9 in a single day either! This only demotivates countries who would like to enter and perform in the Cricket sport. ICC must change their decision in order to get the support of all Cricket fans and take steps to ensure regular tournaments with minnows are organised.

ICC 2015 Cricket World Cup only profiting ICC

However ICC has proved that this decision only profits them as they get more sponsors to pay hefty sums only for matches with full nation countries. Well the ICC has now announced a meeting to take place in June 2011 where they may reconsider or put in new conditions for Ireland to meet if they want to play the next world cup. Anyway, the world now asks: "Is this an ICC World Cup 2015 or Ten Nation Cricket Cup?"

Malayalam Christian Song- Nalladhe Werigeyullu- Tamil Telegu Devotional song

Nalladhe Werigeyullu

A great encouraging song! It simply implies that "Everything that happens in your life happens for the good especially for those who love God!"

Those believers who have stepped out for Jesus know very well the path they walk is not all marble and gold. Yes, God does provide the best for His children, but it doesn't mean that we will never have trials and temptations. There will be circumstances in our lives when we have to step upon rocky and thorny grounds, where hail and arrows will fall at us. But during all those times we must not break down, but remember that those are moments for us where God is testing us, renewing us and reviving us with fresh revelations by the Power of the Holy Spirit! No matter what our situation we must believe and pray and hope for God's Right Hand to move in and around us and in the lives of those near and dear to us! After the period of troubles, you will look back and realise that you are no longer the weak person you were when you entered that moment of suffering, for you believed and God brought you out of it making you stronger, wiser and bolder to continue on your path to fulfill the purpose that God has called you for! You are now a Vicorious Person walking with Christ Jesus! Praise God!

I am not the singer nor composer and don't know their names either, but I just love this song! If anyone can pass me the information it would be great! This is a Malayalam song with Tamil and Telegu chorus towards the end. This song is based on the Bible verse:

" All things come together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose...!"

Romans 8:28
(New King James Version)

Here is the Music Video I made for this wonderful song with few Photos and Videos I captured

Chak de India World Cup Winners 2nd April 2011 India Win Cricket World Cup- The New Champs after Aussie dominance in Cricket

From Kapil to Dhoni- India defeats Sri Lanka- New World Cup Winners 2011

1983, the year that Kapil and his Boys made history at Lord's, Cricket made it's entry into the hearts of the Indian Nation!

2nd April 2011, the 1983 Dream Cup fulfilled it's return to the Cricket-crazy nation called India thanks to Dhoni and his Boys, after 28 years! Congratulations Team India!!! You're the New Champs!

A gutsy 97 by Gautam Gambhir held the Indian chase intact ensuring that a good partnership was built with Virat Kohli after the quick wickets of Sehwag (duck) and Sachin (18) were taken by one of ODI's best bowlers SL Malinga. Winning the toss, or rather re-toss since Sangakkara claimed he made the winning call but was too low for anyone to hear, Sri Lanka went out to bat in the final match of the Cricket World Cup 2011. WU Tharanga and TM Dilshan, the new star opening pair of Cricket, didn't start as expected when Zaheer Khan took the wicket of Tharanga for 2 runs. Dilshan too was not his usual blazing self and was bowled by Harbhajan Singh for 33 in the 16th over.

Now comes the most experienced and stylish and talented Srilankan Duo of KC Sngakkara and DPMD Jayawardene and a partnership was slowly being constructed. While the bowlers were trying in vain to get them out, for some time the whole of India thought the game was slipping away and Sri Lanka would race away to a huge total resulting in India's defeat. That showed why this Srilankan Magnificent Pair are a world-class Cricketing Pair. However after a valuable partnership of 60 runs the Sri Lankan Captain (48) fell to Yuvraj Singh, the current Star All-rounder, when Dhoni took the catch behind the stumps. At the end of the 50th over, it was NLTC Perera playing a cameo knock of 22 from 9 balls (3 fours and 1 six) at one end while the Star of the innings Jayawardene was at the other end, with his 103 off 88 balls, which is now considered as one of the finest World Cup centuries in Cricket history. Such class, timing and talent! He displayed it all at the time when it was most needed. Sri Lanka 274 for 6 wickets in 50 overs. India need 275 to win the World Cup. Will Sachin and Sehwag do it for India?

Will Sachin and Sehwag do it for India?

When Virat Kohli (35) was caught and bowled by Dilshan in the 21st over, the game seemed to be in balance once again. However Dhoni, who promoted himself to No. 5 to the whole world's surprise leaving behind in-form Yuvraj Singh, took the responsibility on his shoulders and went for it all. Together with Gambhir, they began to steady the innings. But once more the game came to a see-saw when Gambhir fell in the 41st over after a majestic 97 from 122 balls with the scoreboard reading 223 for 4 wickets. With 52 required from 9 overs, Yuvraj Singh showed his experience by taking singles and giving most of the strike to Dhoni, who, at the other end was picking cherries by hitting 4s and 6s at will. In the 48th over Dhoni leapt to his 90s with a sixer off Kulasekara and took India to victory! Zaheer and Yuvraj claimed 2 wickets each while Bhajji took 1. For the Lankans, Malinga took 2 while Perera and Dilshan took 1 each. Muralitharan, his last ODI, retired with no wickets, though this was a man for whom wickets came in parcels. A great Bowler, a great Cricketer, Murali you are a Legend. All the Best and Thanks for all the entertainment. Hoping to see you soon in IPL!

Congrats Men in Blue the New Cricket Champions!

Some critics have quickly jumped to their roles stating the win was only a fluke as India still don't have good fast bowlers. While some others say that after Sachin, Sehwag & Zaheer retires the Indian team's weakness will be fully exposed. So now the new champions, the Men in Blue, have a tough road ahead of them.

Can they keep the winning momentum going on?
Can they retain the Cricket World Cup Trophy?
Who will be the ideal replacement for Sachin?

These are few of the challenges the Indian Team faces. But for the moment, it's Champions' Time. Enjoy Team India. You have brought laurels for the country in the sport of Cricket. You deserve it! Congrats once again! And of course, a big thanks to former South Africa batsman, Gary Kirsten, the Coach of India, for taking care of this bunch of Passionate Cricketers. And a big thanks to all the fans and supporters who helped Indian Cricket in every way. Hope this support extends to every other Sporting fields as well. Enjoy :)

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Xmas Decorations- Smiling Snowman Magnet- Daniel's Christmas Magnet

Just recorded the magnet. Wanted to see how it would look on screen.
Here it is:
Video of Daniel's Christmas Magnet



A Magnet named Daniel

My wife and I was shopping when we spotted this small round shape magnet. It was few weeks before last Chirstmas. The magnet has the name Daniel on it. It looks really cute. The greeting 'Merry Christmas' is engraved at the top. A smiling Snowman stnads in the center. The background is a night scene with stars. Mistletoes surround the Snowman. And the name Daniel is engraved at the bottom on which the Snowman stands. Since it was very cute and colourful and also since our Son's name is also Daniel, we bought the magnet. And now it's put on the magnetic side of our shelf in the living room. A really good looking and cute stuff. It also has a loop at the top so you can hang it on the Christmas Tree as an Xmas Decorative as well. Cute, we like it :)

Daniel's Magnet- Round Shaped Magnet wth a Smiling Snowman titled 'Daniel'- Xmas Decorations

A Magnet named Daniel- Christmas Decorations
My wife and I was shopping when we spotted this small round shape magnet. It was few weeks before last Chirstmas. The magnet has the name Daniel on it. It looks really cute. The greeting 'Merry Christmas' is engraved at the top. A smiling Snowman stnads in the center. The background is a night scene with stars. Mistletoes surround the Snowman. And the name Daniel is engraved at the bottom on which the Snowman stands. Since it was very cute and colourful and also since our Son's name is also Daniel, we bought the magnet. And now it's put on the magnetic side of our shelf in the living room. A really good looking and cute stuff. It also has a loop at the top so you can hang it on the Christmas Tree as an Xmas Decorative as well. Cute, we like it :)

India defeats Australia- Ponting century in vain- Aussies out of World Cup- India wins in World Cup enters Semis against Pakistan

Australia out of Cricket World Cup 2011

Finally Australia loses! India defeated the Aussies!

India have done it. First Pakistan defeated the Aussies in the Group Stage and now India defeats them in the Quarters. India now plays against Pakistan in the Semi final! Batting first, Shane Watson and Brad Haddin made a good start until the 9th over when Watson was bowled by R Ashwin. Enter Ricky Ponting, the Aussie Captain who led the Aussies to World Cup victories twice in a row, but now completely out of form, and is desperately looking for a big score especially in this important pressure match against India. Punter played a classic innings and scored his 5th World Cup 100 under pressure. With good support from David Hussey at the other end, Ponting made 104 from 118 balls when he played straight to the hands of Zaheer Khan in Ashwin's 48th over. A classic innings by a classic batsman! Aussies 260 for 6 in 50 overs. Ashwin, Khan and Yuvraj claimed 2 wickets each.

Indian Tigers chasing the Kangaroos!

After a good start Sehwag fell giving way for Gambhir who was a bit rusty in this tournament so far. Then began a good foundation. Sachin and Gambhir started to build a good partnership while Sachin also completed 18000 runs in ODIs. Just when everyone thought Sachin would get to his century he nicked one to Haddin on 53. Once more a partnership ensured between Kohli and Gambhir who registered his 50. After the loss of Dhoni who tried to go for a big one, for the team's cause, though it looked like one for the crowd and that consecutively in 2 matches, Yuvraj, the man in form, came out and displayed his talent and maturity. Along with a sensible Suresh Raina, Yuvraj steered India to the semis and in the process thumping out the Mighty Aussies out the World Cup and making way for a new Champion Nation. For the Aussies, Lee, Watson, Tait and David Hussey took 1 wicket each.

Good Luck India

On 20th March 2011, India faces Pakistan for a spot in the finals. Can Afridi and his boys do it for Pakistan? Will Dhoni's talented team do it for India? Will the viewers witness their favourite cricket war once again? Let's wait and see... In the meantime South Africa will play against New Zealand tomorrow. Good luck to both teams.

Footsteps of St Patrick Walking Tour, Text in the City, Funfairs & Other Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Wednesday, 16 March

St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011

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Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Friday, 18 March

FAMILY-
1. City at Play: Funfairs
2. The Ark- Crafted Creatures
COMEDY- Text in the City
GAELSPRAOI- An Chabaret Craiceailte
CLTUR & CRAIC-
1. In the Footsteps of St. Patrick: Walking Tour
2. DublinSwell- Words and Voices from the City of Literature
FILM-
1. The Commitments
2. Between the Canals Premiere
VISUAL ARTS- Dearc 150- 150 years of the RDS Taylor Art Award

OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS on Friday, 18 March

Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Wednesday, 16 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Thursday, 17 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Friday, 18 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Saturday, 19 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Sunday, 20 March:

Treasure Hunt, Art, Music, Films & Other Cultural Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Wednesday, 16 March

St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011






















Click to view St. Patrick's Day Parade Dublin Special Coverage Video

Click to read about St. Patrick's Day in Dublin


Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Wednesday, 16 March:

FAMILY- City at Play: Funfairs
GAELSPRAOI- Siamsaiocht Sraide
CLTUR & CRAIC-
1. In the Footsteps of St. Patrick: Walking Tour
2. How Ireland finds it's Voice- The Future of Our Words and Music
MUSIC-
1. Trad Trails
2. St. Patrick's Festival Ceili
3. Bands and Street Performances
4. CEOL- La Seachtain na Gailge
5. Kilfenora Ceili Band
VISUAL ARTS- Dearc 150- 150 years of the RDS Taylor Art Award

OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS on Wednesday, 16 March

Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Wednesday, 16 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Thursday, 17 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Friday, 18 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Saturday, 19 March:
Events in St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2011 on Sunday, 20 March: