| Adobe and Microsoft Release Competiting Rich Media Products
Over the weekend, both Microsoft and Adobe came out with competing media player products - Microsoft launched Silverlight, a direct competitor to Adobe's Flash, while Adobe released Adobe Media Player, an alternative to Microsoft's Windows Media Player. Microsoft calls Silverlight, "a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web." It'll run on both Mac and Windows, within Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari. Silverlight will scale media from mobile-quality to full-screen high-definition, and is fully integrated with Windows Media technologies. The Adobe Media Player, meanwhile, "will let users subscribe to and play video podcasts published with RSS (Really Simple Syndication).
He's helping disabled hunters have an adventure of a lifetime
In two weeks, three young Twin Cities men will experience what many hunters view as the ultimate hunting experience: an African safari. Each has hunted ducks or turkeys here, to prepare for pursuing impala and warthogs. Last week, they spent hours training with the rifles and bows they will use to go after Africa's big game. By the way, two of these adventurers have Down syndrome and one has a mental disability. But that's not holding them back from the quest of a lifetime. They've got Paul Langenfeld in their corner.Langenfeld, of Hastings, has worked for years with young adults who have special needs. Society views them as successful if they achieve a more or less "normal" life, he says, but doesn't expect them to experience excitement or adventure. An avid hunter and gun safety instructor, Langenfeld has a more ambitious vision.
Abercrombie and Kent offer the best the South Africa has to offer
Abercrombie and Kent (A&K) are specialists in premium worldwide luxury travel and offer the discerning traveller vacations to the far-reaches of the globe without having to sacrifice comfort. This is why the A&K African holidays are one of the best holiday experiences that can be taken by those who want to explore the inner depths of Africa. The A&K 8-day Best of South Africa offers everything that should be seen and experienced when visiting South Africa. Fine wine, great quality food and sophisticated shopping offerings are what can be expected in any metropolitan society, but what makes the A&K tour different is the pairing of this with the charming scenery of Cape Town and the wildlife and beauty of Kruger National Park. As A&K Managing Director Sujata Raman said: "South Africa is a country rich in heritage, scenery, wildlife and sophisticated modern living.
Amazing Africa
Wherever you travel and whatever you experience, one is that you will never forget a trip to amazing Africa. With summer around the corner for us and South Africa entering its so-called winter period, African Pride and South African Airways has teamed up with some really great offers for travel between May and August 2007.
Cape Town is a gem of a city and is everyone's favourite. There is so much to see and do – from touring the spectacular scenery of the Cape Peninsula, to sampling the fine wines and shopping in then bustling V&A Waterfront complex. Prices start at just £898 per person with 5 nights at the delightful owner/managed Table Mountain Lodge.
For those wishing to go on an exciting safari – and do remember that the ‘winter' period is looked upon as the best time of the year with low vegetation, clear skies and little rainfall – the 8 day safari combines 3 nights at the superb Motswari Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park with 4 nights at the charming Rissington Inn, being the base from which to explore the stunning ‘Panorama Route' and further game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
Welsh charity in drug storm
BOSSES of a leading Welsh charity which helps children in Africa have admitted backing plans to import thousands of tonnes of a controversial drug into Britain. The Samburu Maasai Wales Aid group is well known for its fundraising to help tribes in northern Kenya. Founded in 1998 by Port Talbot couple John and Margaret Walters, the organisation supplies clothing, books and bicycles to nomads and their children. But the pair have come under fire after backing plans to import three tons of the drug miraa - commonly known as khat - into the UK on a daily basis. The green-leafed chewable shrub is legal in Britain, but it is banned in many others - including the USA, Canada, Sweden and Norway - because it contains chemicals similar to amphetamines. Although khat gives users a sense of high spirits, there are concerns it causes depression and physical or psychological dependence.
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