Grahame

Total power outage at the apartment complex. But since all the IT kit (server, router, cable modem) has their own UPS I can listen to knucks via mixlr on the iPad by remote controlled LED (fake) candlelight. It's not the Zombie Apocalypse, as Kentfield is still illuminated. At least some things work And we've just had a robo call from PG&E with a current estimated fix of 11pm. Neighbors are over for wine and chocolates. Plenty of diet coke in stock. Tea might be tricky. At least it's not snowing.

The future is bright, the future is Sony? http://www.yahoo.com/tech/sensor-innovations-from-sony-ushering-in-a-golden-age-74229401513.html

^On Martini's ?

Started back on physio today for my post embiggened/drained knee. Now adding new forms of mild torture to stretch hamstrings in ways I did not know were previously possible. Obligatory young, fit, hands on physiotherapist: check

Happy quarter century to you and your T. Rex, Targeted Birthday Greetings Follow.

and its not even 4:20! Happy Birthday Dom.

or the seven simple entrepreneurship lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King http://www.inc.com/dave-kerpen/7-simple-entrepreneurship-lessons-from-martin-luther-king.html

And spotify recently removed time limits from their free offering - still ads though http://mashable.com/2013/12/11/spotify-free-faq/ https://www.spotify.com/us/free/ Begun the streaming wars has! http://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbyowsinski/2014/01/21/beats-punches-spotify-counters-let-the-streaming-wars-begin/

The third party (triode's) spotify plugin allows you to stream from server + sync multiple SB clients - access (spotify) playlists + control from iPeng Will MOG allow you to export all that "value" you added to their system for you .... A lesson for relying on any "closed" service. what's your music listening continuity plan for when they wink out of existence?

How's your ranked headphone list?

I have a dream Let Bacon Ring!

Leading to the Who's the best Doctor/Bond question. Sometimes the first encounter isn't necessarily the best ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIt2ZJubFd8 Dusty might like it in

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/01/17/beijing_solution_to_smothering_smog_televised_sunsets/

Thanks for all the birthday wishes folks. Another year, but at least there was ...

Orange and brown(?), what is this the 70's. And that new 'T' logo/icon. Bleh.

Happy Birthday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zr7Uea0WzY

Happy Birthday John!

Nanny State, Think Of the Children (Don't actually, you perv!) or the terrorists will have won. Papers Please. Thank you citizen.

About to enjoy this (grass fed lamb - burger + )... When who should I spy, but Who is shortly Vegas bound. Dessert was a (Joanne: "Outstanding") decadent cheesecake brownie EDIT: formatting - also all yummy.

+1

Oh Colin ....

Yes Scotland , More Here From: http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2013/06/14/25-reasons-why-we-love-scotland/

Some semi NSFW-ish stories from a UK tabloid (AKA the daily fail) that some of you might find amusing. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2537234/I-kidnapped-lapdancers-wearing-miniskirts-stilettos-Daisy-Duke-shorts-Club-boss-tells-terror-alleged-abduction-women-gives-evidence-screen.html (don''t think I'd want that watch back ....) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2536488/Faking-World-Air-SEX-championships-contestants-simulate-sex-live-audience-heads-Britain.html quality reporting