The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here's a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers The average container ship can carry about 4,500 containers. This blog was viewed about 20,000 times in 2010. If each view were a shipping... Continue Reading →
Camara Christmas Appeal
, originally uploaded by Camara Education. Well here's a good idea. Do you have any old computers around the house that need recycling? Or how about sponsoring a computer for €10 to be reconditioned and shipped to African schools. Camara is an Irish charity and volunteer organisation dedicated to using technology to deliver education more... Continue Reading →
Snovember
Snovember, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. Well as you can see we have snow in Sligo. I'm not a big fan of the snow. It's lovely to look at but no fun when you have to drive in it and gritters appear to be a rare occurance in our neck of the woods. Still it does... Continue Reading →
Give them cheese
Cheese platter, originally uploaded by magnum_lady. The Irish government have decided to give 'needy' people cheese. That's really going to help people that can't pay their bills.
Donate More than Money -Donate Yourself!
How about this for a brilliant idea. Do you feel stuck in a rut? Do you wish you could help a charity of your choice in a big way instead of or as well as donating money. Well now you can. Vodafone Ireland Foundation's World of Difference programme is offering 30 people the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
And the winner is……..
Thanks to everyone who entered my competition for two cinema tickets to Despicable Me. We put all the names into a hat (it was Jono's leprechaun hat!) Lucy held the hat and Jono picked the winner. Well done to Emer! I'll be in touch with you shortly. Sorry to everyone else but there can only... Continue Reading →