PPS files are notorious for hidden viruses

I read that somewhere on the internet a while back.

My computer was acting up.
Files disappeared from my open windows and strangely reappeared.
Checked my drives with Norton, and sure enough:
Virus detected, hidden in a PPS file I had recently received in e-mail.

Unlike most graphics files PPS (power point slideshow) contains script,
a perfect place to hide viruses, worms and the like,

Your mail-server can not guarantee 100% accuracy in scanning your attachments.

Some mail servers (gmail) now allow you to view the slideshow content online without downloading the file.

Scuba car

You Tube Link

Now in Season

Seed pods from water lilly. Seeds are quite tasty



Yam bean.
Referred to locally as the Thai Potato, man kae .
Has a slight potato/apple flavor.
With plenty of moisture they make a great addition to any salad.
The plant is native to Central America.
Source of protein and starch

Preparations under way

Checking three local temples,
construction of Wax Castles is nearing completion.
There's still plenty to do. The artists skills are impressive.

The Party has started: Boat Races

Something for everyone

Storm Alert

Meteological Department Warning No. 2 (353/2551) September 29, 2008

"Tropical Storm “Mekkhala”."


The storm which hit central Vietnam with 70 km winds has it's eye on us.
Flooding conditions may exist for the next three days.

Chance of local Thunder showers is 80% for the next three days.

It's a dogs life

I bought a powerful floor fan.
It stands to reason, the air on the tiled floor is cooler than at the ceiling.
I aimed it at my desk, not just to help keep me cool, but also to keep flying insects away.

At least that was my intent.
Things don't always work out the way you want them to.
Someone else decided there's a better use for the floor fan.

Drive Safely

You Think English is Easy ??

I received this in an e-mail, printed it out and made it a lesson in my classes

Can you read these right the first time?

1) The bandage was wound around the wound.

2) The farm was used to produce produce.

3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.

4) We must polish the Polish furniture.

5) He could lead if he would get the lead out.

6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert.

7) Since there is no time like the present, he thought it was time to present the present.

8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum.

9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.

10) I did not object to the object.

11) insurance was invalid for the invalid.

12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row .

13) They were too close to the door to close it.

14) The buck does funny things when the does are present.

15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line.

16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow.

17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail.

18) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear.

19) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests.

20) How can I intimate this to my most intimate friend?