Syntax highlighter

At work today I was asked by one of our developers if there was a way to make proper syntax highlighting of their code samples in WordPress. On the case I of course did some quick research and stumbled upon this plugin: http://en.support.wordpress.com/code/posting-source-code/

As you can see from the code sample below this is perfectly possible. Even for those using a more advanced “language” than I ;)

// Hello1.cs
public class Hello1
{
 public static void Main()
 {
 System.Console.WriteLine("Hello, World!");
 }
}

“Surviving” on Pizza!

imageSometimes you get worried your kids will starve themselves. Honestly, mom and dad’s cooking is usually not what your kids ordered. Who can blame them? Most parents will probably remember how they, as kids, fought to eat certain things; hence, I am not surprised to see my kids being picky!

However, there are some things that wins them over time and again, but you should of course not expect it to be a favorite with all. After all … it’s not supposed to be easy ;) Nevertheless, seeing them eat to one’s heart’s content is satisfying as a parent. Especially when you make something that is homemade and not just from a tin can and loaded with sugar.

Pizza with Bolognese topping is certainly a winner with this one!

Learning Revolution

I recently watched this video on TED talks. It got me inspired to do things differently concerning how I teach my own children. Watch the video for yourself and tell me what you think. I truly believe there is a need for a learning revolution in any school, especially the Norwegian!

Sub-zero BBQ

Good friends of us invited us out on a BBQ the other day. With sub-zero temperatures the idea was as compelling as it was a natural thing to do. After all, we are a bunch of “hardcore Vikings” that don’t mind the cold weather or the chance to hang out with friends while the kids are playing in the woods with sticks and knives. In other words, this is your typical Norwegian weekend stroll with the kids :)

We packed our “gear” (wood, BBQ spears, sitting pads, warm drinks etc.) and got the kids out the door. On our way we stopped to buy some hot-dogs and small encouragements for the kids (non-needed of course).

Once there we started a fire while the kids were playing. After a short while started barbecuing hot-dogs and hot-dogs wrapped in bacon … ;) Sitting in the sun, feeling the fresh air and warmth of the fire is really nice. Doing it with family and friends is even better!

On our way back the fathers took the oldest kids over the hill and back home. Coming down from Øyjorden the kids enjoyed sliding down the hills on ice … No need for expensive trips to your local theme-park or whatever … take the kids outdoors, and you’ll have all the fun you can think of just using “mother nature”!

Another great day outdoors!

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Ski-jumping World Record!

Imagine flying almost 250 meters down a hill and landing on your feet! This is what the guys are doing when flying down the newly built Vikersund ski-flying hill in Norway. Watch the world-record holder set his second record of the day by landing a jump at 246.5 meters … watch the clip (in English).