Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 10-9-2024 — The Rock of Gibraltar

10th September, 2024: the Rock of Gibraltar.

Right … it’s official Tuesday!

Which possibly means a lot of things: chief amongst them … ?

The amount of iPhone 16* analysis, after the Apple event, yesterday: including from Radio 4’s Today programme.

Personally?

I’m just disappointed the company didn’t announce a new Mac mini: I’d be interested in hearing how true some of the gossip is!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9-9-2024 — Tajikistan.

9th September, 2024: Tajikistan.

Right … it’s officially Monday.

And I’m up early.

Yes: I’m off to this week’s weight management meeting: in the desperate hope I’ve lost weight.

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You’re possibly aware I’m a bit of a Mac fan.

So … ?

You’re possibly aware of the song-and-dance Apple are making: about today’s big Apple event.

The company’s expected to release details of it’s new models of iPhone: along with updated versions of its operating systems.

But … ?

There’s also rumours that the company will be releasing a new version of its successful Mac mini line of computers.

Personally?

I’d be interested in seeing those: and in how they’ve both increased the spec: and redesigned the case.

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Just as a last thought … ?

I managed to catch the first episode of Babylon 5, last night: as I’d never actually seen it.

Granted, this first episode seems very American, very soap opera and — with the monologue in the opening titles — owes a nod to Star Trek.

And Commander Sinclair seems to be exactly the kind of authority figure Terry Pratchett was parodying in Sam Vimes.

But … ?

It looks like it’s worth watching: even if my first thought was that it’s Star Trek, done by Republicans!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 8-9-2024 — Asturias.

8th September, 2024: Asturias.

Right then … it’s officially Sunday.

And we had a thunderstorm over night.

I wish I’d tried to record that: it would’ve been a spectacular thing to show you.

But … ?

Well, I was in bed at the time!

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At any rate … ?

I caught a TV show, on Friday.

Or, at least, caught the first episode of the recently released The Celestial Toymaker.

It’s a lot better than I thought it would be: although — as I say in my review — I’m not totally impressed with the design work.

We’ll have to see how the next few episodes pan out.

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Doctor Who — The Celestial Toymaker — Episode 1 — “The Celestial Toyroom” — A Review

6th September, 2024: An Introduction.

It’s officially Friday.

No: I’m not going to not have fish and chips.

I’ve got the fish cooking, as I write.

And I’m just about to make the chips!

At any rate … ?

It’s a Friday night, and, once I’ve had dinner?

I’m going to start watching the recently released Classic Dr Who serial, The Celestial Toymaker: and should have my written and video reviews done by Sunday.

I’ll, hopefully, see you then!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 7th September 2024.

7th September, 2024.

Yay!

It’s Saturday!

Which means we’ll allowed to dance about in a way that borders on frenzied.

So long as our knees allow it.

On a more serious note?

I’ve got a reviewed planned.

Keep your eyes peeled.

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OK … we watch the news, don’t we?

Or, at least, we pay attention to it: and, therefore, we know that there’s been another school shooting in the US.

In Georgia.

Both the fourteen year-old shooter, and his father*, have been arrested: and charged in connection with the crimes.

We also know the USA is holding a presidential election, this November.

What we may not realise?

Is that Republic vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance, has given a campaign speech about it: in which he calls such things a ‘fact of life’.

Referred to the killer as ‘a psychopath’ … 

And says that US school security should be boosted.

Frankly?   I don’t know if the killer is psychotic.

But is a hormonal teenager who’s been brought up in a culture that has easy access to guns.

As for boosting school security?

I think Mr Vance only has the half of it.

America needs better gun control: not just better security or shooter drills.

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Just as a last point … ?

I was in Brentwood High Street, on Thursday: and forgot to mention a bit of a find.

We have plenty of gadget shops in town: as, I suspect, do many others!

I went past one … and noticed the vintage G4 Power Mac they had in the window!

I had one, myself, many years ago: one significantly older than the pictured one!

I don’t know if it’s functional: I suspect not.

I do know it’s not for sale, as I asked the assistant about it.

But?

It was nice to see.

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