Thunder

For several weeks now my 2 wordpress blogs have been prompting me to update them to the latest version, the hassle of doing so put me off until this morning.  This morning I had some time to kill so I thought I would get around to updating the blogs.

I headed over to wordpress to get the latest update, while reading the installation instructions there was I noticed a link to a Wordpress Automated Upgrade Plugin.  I decided to give it a go, so I downloaded the plugin and uploaded it into my blogs plugin directory.  After logging in to the blog and activating the plugin I followed the simple step by step instructions and 2 minutes later my blog had been backed up and then updated.

I would recommend this plugin to anyone maintaining their own wordpress blog.

BBC iPlayer seems to be going from strength to strength - causing ISP’s and network managers headaches along the way with the bandwidth it is using.

While I am still waiting for it to function on the mac, it works really well on my ipod touch and now on the Wii.

Last weekend I purchased Wii Fit for Steph, since returning from our weekend away we have had a great time using it.  The balance board measures your bmi, weight and centre of gravity to produce your Wii Fit Age.

Once you have set your profile up on the game you set a target weight and timescale, the game then keeps a daily record of your progress.  This works for me, I can see my target and get a graphical representation of the progress, or lack thereof, I am making towards it.

So after your body test, you can then do some training (notice the similarity to brain training etc).  There are 4 types of training - Yoga, Muscle Workout, Aerobic Exercise and Balance Games.  After making a set amount of progress or have banked FitCash (time training) more exercises are unlocked.

I am finding the game really motivational and have done at least a 30 minute workout every day, according to the game I have lost 4lbs since Sunday.

Apart from the cost (£70) I can see great potential for this in schools, health education and PE look out.

More information about Wii Fit can be found here.