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Small! Furry! Pets!

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Small! Furry! Pets!   Had occasion to be in a Drs Waiting Room today and was somewhat taken aback at the site of this magazine. All ya top small furry pet news & advice. It appears it's a thing! #whoknew #FT   http://www.smallfurrypets.co.uk/

one for Arthur Mee

one for Arthur Mee : http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45380 http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=45380

Sen. Feinstein confirms NSA obtains emails directly from Internet backbone, describes process.

Sen. Feinstein confirms NSA obtains emails directly from Internet backbone, describes process.  https://eff.org/r.2cdG

Lost to the Ages

Twenty Years On: Myst alison adams http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9713372/looking-back-game-myst-20th-anniversary

Charlotte Green's debut this evening. #FT

Charlotte Green's debut this evening. #FT http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24313167

Tonight. 9pm. #Geektastic

Tonight. 9pm. #Geektastic http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-it-crowd

The horrible truth behind Tetris.

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The horrible truth behind Tetris.

Nexus Day! #FT

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Nexus Day! #FT Got new Nexus 7 & 10 today. More here: http://www.northstar-consulting.co.uk/news/nexusdaynorthstar

Charlie Adams & alison adams & I were all millionaires at the Maths open evening at Charlie's (new) school last night.

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Charlie Adams & alison adams & I were all millionaires at the Maths open evening at Charlie's (new) school last night. Fun maths games at:  http://www.mymaths.co.uk

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4 Rules to Make Star Wars Great Again #RT

4 Rules to Make Star Wars Great Again #RT RIGHTEOUS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_joDNOpeWWo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The coolest tip I've learned on Google+ for ages...

The coolest tip I've learned on Google+ for ages... And it is thanks to Ayoub Khote :D Note: this can be used all over the web, for just about any link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTQlYHucCvc

For alison adams

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For alison adams

Minecraft map of Britain created by Ordnance Survey

Minecraft map of Britain created by Ordnance Survey Charlie Adams http://gu.com/p/3j2e3 http://gu.com/p/3j2e3

Richard Feynman Eloquently Explains The Scientific Method in One Minute!

Richard Feynman Eloquently Explains The Scientific Method in One Minute! http://orglr.com/#/science/MzE0Ng== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL6-x0modwY&feature=player_embedded

Why David Attenborough is wild about Richmond

Why David Attenborough is wild about Richmond http://gu.com/p/3jxjj http://gu.com/p/3jxjj

Charlie Adams & George looking incredibly cool.

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Charlie Adams & George looking incredibly cool.

GOTTA LOVE PUNDAY!

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GOTTA LOVE PUNDAY! Here's one for all you Star Wars fans out there! #punday   #pundaysunday   #starwars

CCC | Chaos Computer Club breaks Apple TouchID

http://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2013/ccc-breaks-apple-touchid

Apparently someone isn't a fan of iOS 7.

Apparently someone isn't a fan of iOS 7. #apple   #ios7   #meltdown   http://mashable.com/2013/09/20/ios-7-meltdown/?utm_cid=mash-com-g+-pete-link

The dog's got skills...

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The dog's got skills...

Hey Charlie Adams I met the guys who made this mobile game at the meeting I went to last night.

Hey Charlie Adams I met the guys who made this mobile game at the meeting I went to last night. I gave it a try and I was rubbish. Why don't you download it and give it a go and show me how it's done? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jetstonestudios.fuz

Jony Ive Redesigns Things #FT #ios7

Jony Ive Redesigns Things #FT #ios7 Fun Tumblr for all those enjoying the new iOS7 release. http://jonyiveredesignsthings.tumblr.com/

Enjoying this.

Enjoying this. Ex-Japan keys man. I neglected this from a few years ago - catching up on GPMAA streaming service. https://play.google.com/music/playpreview?preview=AE9vGKoM4CHYs4dau7YMyXeWLFqfDKa8DNnXKIr44JmyBYI2w2at_IOJsU8bjXt7AFyV-q_ocJrgVVpGnbvt5zN1av2ItBZtss_BIZvRoTiGDaWIgikDdEqXhKhgQjYZ-o1C-UzI4_oJ

Nice Video Howto for Android Device Manager #TWIG

Nice Video Howto for Android Device Manager #TWIG Nice demo of Android Device Manager from Aaron Newcomb on last night's TWIG. Config your device via:  https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager Help page here: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3265955?p=android_device_manager&rd=1 http://youtu.be/b5bgsjiqcJ0?t=1h37m2s

Freak Out in Mowtown Daydrem! #FT #Bowie #Ziggy

Freak Out in Mowtown Daydrem! #FT #Bowie #Ziggy I do rather love this! Should really make it clear - via Bowie News Official Post. "Sadly, the evidence points to this actually being a modern day hoax and that Milky Edwards & The Chamberlings never really existed" http://www.davidbowie.com/news/soul-version-ziggy-stardust-unearthed-52021 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvXLuYXPL94&feature=share

Charlie Adams 's new fave bike video :)

Charlie Adams 's new fave bike video :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0&feature=share

Don't forget - tomorrow!

Don't forget - tomorrow! http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

Our CVJFC U12s from last Sunday.

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Our CVJFC U12s from last Sunday.

Verizon caught red-handed in violation of FCC openness regulation

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Verizon caught red-handed in violation of FCC openness regulation Verizon has now on multiple occasions refused to connect my Google Nexus 7 LTE tablet, though the device was publicized widely as working on Verizon and though I know from other users that it will work on its network. On Twitter, its support spokesman said in response to my repeated inquiries over four days: @jeffjarvis I'm excited you got your Nexus 7 but not all LTE tablets are created equal. It's not part of our line up & can't be activated^JH — VZW Support (@VZWSupport) September 17, 2013 Verizon is thus clearly violating FCC regulations governing its acquisition of the spectrum that enables its LTE service, which require it to open to all devices. To quote from the regulations (my emphasis): (b) Use of devices and applications. Licensees offering service on spectrum subject to this section shall not deny, limit, or restrict the ability of their customers to use the devices and applications of their ...

From a fan. (This is a pirated copy.)

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From a fan. (This is a pirated copy.)

Charlie Adams trialing in the garden.

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Charlie Adams trialing in the garden.

Best: 50 Years on. #F

Best: 50 Years on. #F Nice roundup of Youtube vids. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/george-best-anniversary-best-videos-2270740

Russell Brand and the GQ awards: 'It's amazing how absurd it seems'

Russell Brand and the GQ awards: 'It's amazing how absurd it seems' Worth a read. Makes some very astute points. Given the 'line in the sand' he describes it's not hard to work out which side to take. http://gu.com/p/3tmhh http://gu.com/p/3tmhh

Apparently I missed this "trailer" from last year ...

Apparently I missed this "trailer" from last year ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnqAXuLZlaE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

"Who Intel seemed most enthused about -- and who it spent the most time talking about -- was Google. Intel seemed neutral to at times accusative when addressing its long time "spouse" -- Microsoft -- while greedily eyeing the world's most used operating system, Android and its new laptop cousin, Chrome OS."

"Who Intel seemed most enthused about -- and who it spent the most time talking about -- was Google. Intel seemed neutral to at times accusative when addressing its long time "spouse" -- Microsoft -- while greedily eyeing the world's most used operating system, Android and its new laptop cousin, Chrome OS." http://www.dailytech.com/IDF+2013+Intel+Distances+Itself+From+Windows+8+Microsoft/article33363.htm

Classy mobile ad #Facebook #FT

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Classy mobile ad #Facebook #FT

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Another 9/11 Anniversary.

Another 9/11 Anniversary. The most momentous day in my lifetime to date. Huge impact on all aspects of all of our lives. Seems right to mark it it somehow. This David Sylvian/Nine Horses song and video ("Atom & Cell") makes some oblique references to 9/11 and its aftermath (if you pay attention) and the accompanying video is suitably melancholic. Lyrics here: http://www.davidsylvian.net/releases/tracks-poems/60-tracks-davidsylvian/985-atom-and-cell.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCYr2T01ibk&feature=share

Charlie Adams first bout of homework @ secondary school. #FT

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Charlie Adams first bout of homework @ secondary school. #FT Define 'geography'. Wikipedia pasted into a Google doc. Nice work boy. :)

Heh. "You won't even notice you're using the iPhone 5S ... the S stands for 'Same'."

Heh. "You won't even notice you're using the iPhone 5S ... the S stands for 'Same'." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sIWez9HAbA

G+ says it's your B'day... so:

G+ says it's your B'day... so: Happy birthday, Jason Pepper!

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The best KitKat commercial ever!

The best KitKat commercial ever! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alG2NvvxErE

BIG School! #FT

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BIG School! #FT   Charlie Adams 

Funny: cameronporn.com "0 percent XXX and 100 percent drama". #FT

Funny: cameronporn.com "0 percent XXX and 100 percent drama". #FT   This is funny and nicely highlights the absurdity of the censorship campaigns some people think will improve our Internet (whilst handing our government the power to behave like the Chinese or Saudis). If you're genuinely interested in the topic, this is a great, common sense and technically savvy piece: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/nov/13/children-porn-starbucks For the record: I'm not PRO porn - but I am ANTI censorship of our Internet. Via: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/03/beat_the_ban_with_precensored_smut/ http://cameronporn.com/

One for alison adams :)

One for alison adams :) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/09/03/antique_code_show_myst/

Rather loving this - new discovery for me this Murcof fella.

Rather loving this - new discovery for me this Murcof fella. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6ooOzZnyM&feature=share

Days And Nights At The Takeaway #FT

Days And Nights At The Takeaway #FT Just bumped into this on Google Play Music. Interesting project from last year - never heard about it before. http://www.theleaflabel.com/en/artists/view/57/ http://www.thetakeaway.net/

This for Charlie Adams

This for Charlie Adams  [via James Blundell on the social network which is, ironically, a pile of poo] https://vine.co/v/hOjvdDhdwzF

"A skyscraper melted my car." http://bbc.in/1cyGyQd

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"A skyscraper melted my car."   http://bbc.in/1cyGyQd   A new London skyscraper known as the "Walkie Talkie" has been blamed for melting parts of a Jaguar parked nearby, by reflecting light onto it.   The owner talked to BBC London about it: http://bit.ly/1dK5t7x

Why Microsoft buying Nokia is pretty insignificant.

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Why Microsoft buying Nokia is pretty insignificant. (Props: https://twitter.com/amir/status/374789309531840512 )

Last Night's Bento Box at Osaka in Newcastle great value.

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Last Night's Bento Box at Osaka in Newcastle great value. The place has no website/presence of its own as far as I can see. Here's a listing: http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/food-and-drink/osaka-japanese-restaurant-p548701

Stopped off for dinner. Bento box ahoy.

Stopped off for dinner. Bento box ahoy. http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/food-and-drink/osaka-japanese-restaurant-p548701

Recollections of Historic Unix Pioneers.

Recollections of Historic Unix Pioneers. Rather nice. http://pocket.co/ss49D

Groovy!

Groovy! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23754303

September's here again

September's here again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op4UHbillk4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Tagging Mr Sean Power

Tagging Mr Sean Power http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23902918