Clouds drifting by

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_boy_in_the_photo
BBC: The Boy in the Photo

I read this last night. It's devastating to read but there's a happy ending.


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I just had an automated phonecall from BT. It said they'd been trying to contact me, my IP address had been compromised, and my internet connection would be shut off in 24 hours. Press 1 to speak to a technician.

I did nothing and the call was disconnected.

I googled and it's a scam. The next step would have been to let them access my pc.

(https://urbanintellectuals.com/malawian-teen-taught-build-windmill-junk-brought-power-village-learned-library-books/?fbclid=IwAR2rmY0AUyf2SiwdiNogK1kW1tt_3xNeg2wEF_J0sfi9ua2fIIIKAGzvzUY)
Link to Urban Intellectuals.com.

(Shortened version of the article.)
William Kamkwamba was born in 1987 in Dowa, Malawi, and grew up on his family's farm in Masitala Village, Wimbe.

When he  was 14, in 2001, his parents couldn't afford to send him to school any more, so he turned to his local library for books. After reading a book on windmills and turbine power, he was determined to build one to power his family's home and farm, which was without any electricity at all.

"Subsequent projects have included clean water, malaria prevention, solar power and lighting for the six homes in his family compound; a deep water well with a solar powered pump for clean water, a drip irrigation system, and the outfitting of the village team Wimbe United with their first ever uniforms and shoes."

His autobiography is on Amazon UK for 99p. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Who-Harnessed-Wind-ebook/dp/B003IDMUJA/ref=la_B002BRKQEK_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1556613232&sr=1-1)

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I'm absolutely in awe. This guy sounds determined and amazing.

 I've been watching Stargate SG1. So they step through the Stargate to a waiting crowd and Daniel collapses without a word. Teal'c takes him back to the SGC while Jack and Sam carry on with meeting their potential allies.

Daniel wakes in the infirmary and seems normal, aside from occasional delirious shouting. Gen. Hammond is concerned but tells Dr. Frazier he'll mosey along to his office. Dr. F. is concerned about Gen. H. and his moseying.

Is Gen. H. infected too? Is Daniel's collapse related to their allies? Will there be an outbreak of cowboy related dialogue in the SGC?

The potential for hurt/comfort seemed high. My excitement mounted... And then I woke up.

I'm so disappointed this isn't an ep I'm watching. Even though the plot seemed to be lacking in logic.

26. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

I'm guessing this question isn't about my cognitive ability to realise my age, which is how I first read it, but means, "How old do you feel mentally?"

The answer to that is: In my late 30s.

25. When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards and just do what you know is right?

I guess, when the situation is dire.

I was doing a search on Chrome and realised there was a Google Doodle. It was a row of birthday candles and the little pop up said, "Happy Birthday, Sarah!"

I had no idea they did that.

Fun facts from On This Day (https://www.onthisday.com/day/april/6):

1722 Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia, ends tax on men with beards.

1830 Joseph Smith & 5 others organize Mormon church in Seneca Co, NY.

1841 Cornerstone laid for 2nd Mormon temple, Nauvoo, Illinois.

1860 Joseph Smith III, creates the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by reorganizing the previous church organized by his father, Joseph Smith, Jr. (Mormons really like April 6th!)

1883 Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Speckled Band". \o/

1889 George Eastman begins selling his Kodak flexible rolled film for the first time.

1893 Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City dedicated. (What did I say about Mormons?)

1924 4 planes leave Seattle on 1st successful around-the-world flight.

1967 Premier Georges Pompidou forms new French government.

2009 "Star Trek" film reboot directed by J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto premieres in Austin, Texas.


Also sharing my birthday: Elinor M. Brent-Dyer (the author of the Chalet School books), Billy Dee Williams (actor), and Jonathan Firth (actor).

22. What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?

I'd regret not writing. I'd regret not having Daisy, Christine, Elaine, and you guys.

20. Which activities make you lose track of time?

Playing video games, especially card, word, or puzzle games.

18. Is it possible to lie without saying a word?

Absolutely. Just keep silent when people voice an assumption.