It's officially Thursday.
And?
I'm counting down the days until my iMac's repaired: it's due, tomorrow.
Not that I'm feeling anxious, or anything.
But I'm feeling anxious!
You possibly couldn't tell, could you!?
~≈⸸≈~
At any rate ... ?
In amongst all the various shades of panic, anxiety and caffeinated drinks?
I had a workman visit!
To repair the extractor fan in my bathroom.
Unfortunately?
He couldn't do it: as, apparently, he didn't have the right kit with him.
Or it was too fiddly a job for the kit he had.
That was disappointing.
But at least he was able to arrange for another appointment: when he could bring the relevant stuff.
~≈⸸≈~
OS X.
Q1) 24th February, 2010, saw who become the first cricketer to score a double century, in a One Day International game … ?
Q2) More to the point, which international side was he playing for … ?
Q3) 24th February, 1942, was the date of the ‘Battle of Los Angeles’: the (possible) air-raid than many people believe to be the first recorded sightings of what … ?
Q4) 24th February, 1955, saw the birth of Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs: what was the name of the animation studio he co-founded … ?
Q5) 24th February, 1868, saw who become the first US president to be impeached by the US House of Representatives … ?
Q6) And finally … 24th February, 2007, saw Japan launch it’s fourth what … ?
Q1) 23rd February saw the first powered flight in Canada: and the British Empire. By which plane: the Silver Dart, the Golden Arrow or the Platinum Flechette … ?A1) The Silver Dart.
Q2) 23rd February, 1883, saw Alabama pass what sort of law: a libel law, an antitrust law or contract law … ?A2) Antitrust Law. (You know, there’s a certain recovering lawyer of my acquaintance who’s eyeballing that question … )
Q3) 23rd February, 1954, saw the first use of the Salk vaccine: in Pittsburgh. What disease does the Salk vaccine vaccinate against … ?A3) Polio: or Poliomyelitis, if you want it in full.
Q4) 23rd February, 1999, saw the destruction of the small village of Galtür destroyed by an avalanche. In which European country is Galtür … ?A4) Austria.
Q5) And finally … 23rd February, 532 AD saw Justinian 1st order the building of which cathedral … ?A5) The Hagia Sophia. (Although, strictly, it started as a Basilica, then turned into a Mosque and is now a museum. I always thought it had the relics of John the Baptist: but it turns out they’re in the Topkapi … )
“I’m the only person I know that’s lost a quarter of a billion dollars in one year.... It’s very character-building.”Steve Jobs, February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011
