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The open source movement isn't just for grown-ups: Open Office 4 Kids is a slimmed-down version of the open source Microsoft Office alternative OpenOffice.org.
The target age group for Open Office 4 Kids is 7-12, but after trying it out, I think there are a lot of adults who would prefer it over MS Office or the full version of OpenOffice. It's available on whichever OS you've set your kid up with: Mac, Windows and (of course) Linux.
Less UI clutter helps make OO4K super-fast. Load times for the app and for creating a new document blew away Office 2008 on my Mac, and I didn't experience any of the annoying lag in loading font menus that I sometimes get in Office.
OO4Kids also has large, very obvious buttons for all of the most common functions of each Office app. The "4Kids" branding is almost a shame, because this could also be Open Office 4 Your Mom Who Always Asks You How To Do Stuff in Office.
On the other hand, I'm glad that any 7-to-12-year-olds who use this app will grow up understanding that Microsoft Word isn't the only way to write a paper.
Oddly enough, these are only $1.00 in the Sin dispensing robot at work.
They are stamped $1.39 on the package.
Awesome? > Not really. > Ugh. > Fail.
These are not Crocs, they are 'Rics'.
They are around $3.49 in the Dollar (and up) store. (Err on the side of 'up').
…And, my Personal favorite, the Tactical ‘Mississippi Mocs’.
The agile contour allows for quick in-and-out access *(twss) but still provides a snug grip. Excellent placed tread on the bottoms ensures confident grip up enemy terrain or carpetted hall steps. You could easily wear these to work with a black sock and go by undetected.
+1 for Ninjas & Navy Seals.
*that's what she said.
Sardonic? Maybe.
But, I have a big heart and have been blessed to be able to see humor in most situations.
Be Childlike.
Never lose that.
