Interesting new computer technology

I normally don't spend a lot of time looking at new technologies, and commenting on them. However, I somehow stumbled onto this video tonight, and wanted to share it with you. I believe this is the future of computer technology.

The first 5 minutes of the video are pretty standard ideas that we've seen or heard about lately. Starting at about 5:30 minutes into the video, you'll see some pretty astonishing new ways to look at computer technology. At 6:30 minutes it gets really interesting.

He calls it the Sixthsense.



Anyhow, I mostly wanted to share it with you. In case you don't see stuff like this too often. And to get your thoughts on what he shares about the future of computing.
I was pretty amazed. I think you might be too.

Al

The Many Faces of Lowery Park Zoo

Well, it's been almost a month ago, but I wanted to share a bit of our time our for Keeley's birthday. She turned 9 back in November, and wanted to head out to the zoo for her event for the day.

We have heard a tremendous amount about Tampa's Lowery Park Zoo, but we've never gone. So, we decided this would be a great day to get out there. On top of that... when you go on your birthday, to the zoo, you get in for free. That was a great price for us, so we took them up on that offer.

The Lowry Park Zoo turned out to be in an interesting part of Tampa. It definitely wasn't like riding up in the West Hills in Portland. This is a much older, more established part of town. There are lots of interesting homes and individuals hanging out as you drive down to the zoo. There was plenty of parking for us, which was also a bit of a shocker. You almost can't go to any 'hot spot' in the this state and expect to find easy parking. However, we parked quickly, and had a relatively short walk to the entrance.

The Lowry Zoo is actually a pretty popular zoo, and has been rated as a top zoo by Parents magazine. And it's pretty easy to see why. We arrived to the zoo pretty late, probably around 11, and we stayed until it closed. It seemed like we were walking from exhibit to exhibit and we still missed a couple of the animals. We didn't miss out on too many, but it just felt like we had to hurry to get through everything. So, it's a pretty large zoo, and you will probably need an entire day to see the whole park.

I think the 'best' part of this zoo is the proximity you have to the animals. I don't know if it's just old, or if the entire zoo was designed to feel this way... but there are LOTS of very close encounters you can have with the animals. And that, I think, is what makes Lowry Park so amazing and popular.

• Feeding giraffe
• Riding camel
• Leaning over the penguin wall
• And who knows what else we didn't experience
  

Here are a few pictures from our time at the Lowery Park Zoo.

What a HAUL!

Wow this weeks add was great for our family! I got so much stuff that it even prompted the checker to say that she wants to start couponing! And this weeks shopping included out Christmas ham and a couple treats!
So before sales and coupons this would have cost $231.60. And After, what I paid, was just $37.83! That is a whopping savings of $193.77 or 94%.
And lets add another blessing on top of it. I paid with a gift card that I won from a Gatorade/Publix sweepstakes and received in the mail a couple days ago. So technically there was absolutely nothing out of my pocket for all this! And I still have some left on my winning gift card! God is amazing!!
And now time for the photo and rundown of all that is there.

8- bags Oreida Hash Browns BOGO $2.39 used Target coupons for $2.00/2, .46 each

4- Philadelphia cream cheese $1.25 used target coupons for .50/2 and a manufactures coupons
for $1.00 each making them FREE

2- Reddi Whip whip cream topping $2.39 used manufactures coupons for .50 each $1.89 each

16- Nestle Toll House Cookie dough $2.79 BOGO used manufactures coupons for $1.00 each
making them .39 each

1- 5lb bag potatoes $2.50 used a $1.00 manufactures making it $1.50

4- 2 liters Coke $1.79 B2G1 used Target coupon for B3G1 and a Manufactures coupon for
BOGO making them .44 each

4- Bottles Sundown vitamins $2.99 each used store coupons for $3.00/1 and manufactures
coupons for $1.00/1 Making them FREE with $4.04 OVERAGE

4- Boxes 4 way Nasal spray $3.99 each used store coupons for $5.00/2 and manufactures
coupons for $2.00 each making them FREE with $2.04 OVERAGE

2- gallons Publix Sweet Tea $2.39 BOGO making them 1.19 each

4- Boxes Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa $1.99 BOGO used store coupons for $1.00/1 and
Manufactures coupons for $1.99/1 making them FREE with $7.98 OVERAGE!

2- Boxes Captian crunch cereal $4.49 BOGO used manufactured coupons for .50/1 making them
$1.74 each
4- Planters Peanuts $3.19 BOGO used Target store coupons for $2.00/2 and Manufactures
coupons for $2.00/2 making them FREE with an OVERAGE of $1.62

2- Wheat Thins $3.39 BOGO used Target store coupons for $1.00/2 and manufactures
coupons for $1.50/2 making them .44 each

2- Triscuits $3.39 BOGO used Target store coupons for $1.00/2 and manufactures coupons for
$1.50/2 making them .44 each

2- Coffee Mate creamers $2.50 each used manufactures coupons for $1.00/1 making them
$1.50 each

2- Froot Loops Cereal $3.99 BOGO used manufactures coupons for .70/1 making them $1.29
each

2- Kraft Salad Dressings $3.19 BOGO used Target store coupons for .50/1 and manufactures
coupon for $1.00/2 making them .59 each

2- Dole Pineapple $1.69 BOGO used manufactures coupon for .55/2 making them .57 each

2- 4 packs Starbucks Frappuccino $4.99 used a store coupon for $2.00/2 and manufactures
coupons for $1.00/1 making them $1.99 each

2- Wesson oils $3.59 BOGO used manufactures coupons for .40/1 making them $1.39 each

1- 8.33lb Ham 1.59lb making it $12.05

Wow, That is what I call a Haul!