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TimHarford RT @dcurtis: SpaceX's entire history, incl. rocket design, testing, and launch operations, has cost less than Facebook paid for Instagram. about 18 hours ago via Twitter for Android Retweeted by annajayne and 86 others
tomlennon1 The BBFC should introduce a certificate 40: "May contain scenes of mid-life ennui and grocery shopping" about 12 hours ago via Echofon Retweeted by annajayne and 2 others
Let there be radishes! (of the home grown variety, naturally). Time to plant some more... about 11 hours ago via web
"When it comes to cycling, we're governed by dimwits": guardian.co.uk/environment/bi…. Illustrated by a photo of Boris, of course... about 12 hours ago via web
jitbit MS drops "Aero" support in Windows 8. Yet another disappointment. wired.com/gadgetlab/2012… 2:07 PM May 25th via web Retweeted by annajayne and 1 other
jamesiry This is disgustingly fun. Interactively watch how your C++ gets compiled. gcc.godbolt.org 2:30 PM May 24th via web Retweeted by annajayne and 22 others
dougschaefer Interesting. Brings back the need for CDT for Windows: engadget.com/2012/05/24/mic… 6:43 PM May 25th via web Retweeted by annajayne and 1 other
ColinMackay "We're engineers. There are many tools available. Use the one that works best for the situation. Not everything is a hammer and nail" #dddsw about 19 hours ago via Twitter for Android from South Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire Retweeted by annajayne and 1 other
Queen_UK BBQ at the castle. The Middletons have arrived with an "Asda value meat box" and a case of Fosters. Awkward. about 16 hours ago via TweetDeck Retweeted by annajayne and 2770 others
russel_winder Working outside is great except I need to turn the brightness up on my laptop. Never mind turning it up to 11, I need 14. about 16 hours ago via Seesmic Retweeted by annajayne
planetrockradio The patio doors are open in the request bar today and we have a free bbq fopr the regulars. Sttuff the health and... fb.me/1V5YzffyQ about 14 hours ago via Facebook Retweeted by annajayne
russel_winder Suspicion: laptop and desktop sales will plummet when people are forced to buy Windows 8. I wonder if Windows 9 will look like Windows 7? about 14 hours ago via Seesmic Retweeted by annajayne and 1 other
@gayvicar I'm no fan of pilsners but Anheuser Busch's creation is a pale shadow by comparison to the real thing: budweiserbudvar.co.uk 3:12 PM May 25th via web in reply to gayvicar
@secboffin I'm speechless. 12:13 PM May 25th via web in reply to secboffin
allankellynet HP, built to last - will someone please save this once proud company from its CEO(s)? 10:45 AM May 25th via web Retweeted by annajayne
petegoodliffe The Sun-Ripened Tomato of Good Code. yfrog.com/h4d9aop 3:58 AM May 25th via Twitter for Mac Retweeted by annajayne
newscientist Dragon now moving to within 30 metres of the ISS...left a bit, right a bit...#dragongrapple #spacex 4:51 AM May 25th via web Retweeted by annajayne and 34 others
...though I could be bribed to tell all with a cold beer or two. Usual rules: Budweiser/Carlsberg drinkers need not apply. 6:12 AM May 25th via web
We have a use for this, but we're not telling what yet :) 6:11 AM May 25th via web
Figured out how to convert an alpha blended HICON to greyscale. Looks rather funky with the Visual Lint category icons (info, warning etc.) 6:10 AM May 25th via web