Blogging tools need built in spell checker

Ok, so I'm tired of using blogging tools that don't have a spell checker. wBloggar has one built in, but I can't seemt to get it to work right. It shows me a word that is spelled wrong but doesn't give me a list to choose from. I'm a lazzy blogger. Microsoft Word has spoiled me.

I use Zoundry mostly and it doesn't even have spell checking. It has a great interface and does everything I want but lacks spell checking. Come on, give me spell checking.

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Sweet Jazz Podcast #1

Here it is. The inaugural Sweet Jazz Podcast. It's probably a little ruff on the edges but it will get better as I go. Please take some time to listen and provide some feedback. Thanks.

Play List

1. To tired at twelve - Lima Baterflai
2. Electrostatic Jam #1 - Dana Rogers
3. Blues in the Fast Lane - Westlake Highshool Jazz Band
4. When a Woman's Had Enough - The Mighty Bad Habits
5. Cat's Pajamas
6. Cold Rainy Night - Alec Haavik
7. Third Floor Loung - El Rey
8. Again Remember - Chris Mosley Trio
9. The Sentimental Way You Are - Larry Williams
10. Is It The End - Tim Watson

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I yield to the Fat Cyclist

I read a lot of web site, blogs, user groups and so on. Every once in a while I come across a site that just fits my interests. The newest site is Fat Cyclist. Get writer. Can't wait to read more.

I just bailed out of a triathlon I was working towards. My work schedule just caught up with me and my training and I'm in no shape to compete. So, as much as it pains me, I'm out.

The question was asked by Fat Cyclist, can you compete in a triathlon with our really training specifically for one? What would you think?

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Our children’s cultural deficiency

I was listening to NPR this morning and a reporting was talking about the decline in cultural participation of today's children. He sited things like iPods, video games and satellite TV and cell phones as the main culprits. He stated that fewer kids are being exposed to Mozart, Bach, Van Gogh, Shakespeare and many other great cultural icons in history. The reporter felt that the decline in our children's desire to learn more about or be exposure to classical music, live theatre, poetry, great novels and great actors will keep our children from passing on the value of these historical and cultural events to their families

We as parents should be responsible for teaching them about these types of cultures. Take a look at what your kids are exposed to. Do they spend all their time watching TV, playing video games or text messaging on the phone? Do you? Take some time to teach your kids about the world around us and the world of the past.

I'll never forget the day my daughter and I were driving in the car and she asked me very plainly, "daddy, when did we turn color?" I asked her what do you mean "when did we turn color?" She said that she had watched some TV shows that were in black and white but most are in color. When did our earth turn to color? Wow, her little mind actually thought the world had been black and white at one time. Of course I explained how TV evolved. She seemed to buy it.

So take the time to pass on what you know and get your kids involved low tech activities.

[1] NPR

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Stewart moves up the latter

Looks like Tony has moved up the points latter into the top 10. He was in a really good shape Sunday but pittered in the end, again. Way to go Tony.

[1] NASCAR.com

[2] Tony Stewart

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