Archive for February, 2010

My Birthday today…

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Thanks for the greetings people… and can it really be 5 years since my 40th.

Petrols play at my 40th birthday

Petrols play at my 40th birthday

We had a great party with some great live music.. including for of The Petrols playing together. Here’s some photos from that party – weren’t we young!

This year after breakfast at Granny pam’s we’re off to see Ponyo with Charlie (now a Miyazki fan after watching My Neighbor Totoro and Porco Rosso on TV recently).

Computer Engineer Barbie coming soon to a toy store near you

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Looking geek chic, Computer Engineer Barbie® wears a t-shirt featuring binary code and computer/keyboard icon along with a pair of black knit skinny pants. Computer Engineer carries a Barbie® smart phone, fashionable laptop case, flat watch and Bluetooth earpiece. With stylish pink-frame glasses and a shiny laptop, she is ready to conquer the day’s tasks on the go or from her desk.

via Computer Engineer Barbie coming soon to a toy store near you • The Register.

NASA Launches David Bowie Concept Mission

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

[The space suits have] also been updated with several improved components to ensure the team is completely safe when its time to leave the capsule—if they dare.Lovely – real fans will spot all the references:

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—NASA officials announced today the successful launch of the new shuttle Moonage Daydream, marking the beginning of a long-anticipated two-week conceptual mission inspired by British rock star David Bowie.

From The Onion