Can you read this?

Apparently some people find it easier than others. I found ti fairly easy.

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too.

Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.

i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

iPlayer

No, this is nothing to do with Apple. iPlayer is the BBC's TV on demand service. Around Xmas they announced that there would be a web streaming version as well as the Windows-only software. I have to say that it works great on my Linux PC, including full-screen mode, but you have to watch out for your screensaver cutting in.

Last night I watched my first full programme on iPlayer. This was How Pop Songs Work, an interesting exploration into what makes a good pop song. I happen to like programmes about how music works, but managed to miss this one when it went out. You have 5 days before it expires. I know some people get this sort of service from their cable TV, but for those of us who choose not to subscribe it's a useful extra way to catch the few good shows that you may miss.

Also on the music front, I'm reading Oliver Sacks' Musicphilia about the mind and music. It is largely about when the brain goes wrong, but also about why some people may be better at music than others.

Wii

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Computers & Electronics
Product Type:	Video Game Systems
Manufacturer:	Nintendo

By a bit of luck I managed to get one of these rare beasts in time for Xmas. I've not kept up with the progress in consoles lately, but this is an amazing but of kit. The graphics may not be as realistic as I've seen on Sony and Microsoft units, but the gameplay is spot on. The fact that you have to wave the controllers about making it a more physical experience.

So far we only have the Sports and Play discs. I'm wondering what to get next. Happy Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean (not in the same game unfortunately) appeal for the kids. I know that there are more 'adult' games (i.e. violent), but I'm not sure I would find time to play them. So what is good and where are good places to buy?

I also need to get our house wireless enabled so that we can link up with others.

I'm off to check on my Wii fitness level.