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Posted on 7 January 202214 July 2022

Because It’s Friday… Flash

James Webb Space Telescope

This week, I have a follow-up to last week’s blog. There has been a lot of press coverage of the James Webb space telescope. Here is the latest xkcd take on the subject. xkcd: Sunshield And here is a chance for a last look at a $10bn spacecraft. A $10bn …

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Posted on 31 December 202114 July 2022

Because it’s Friday – The hazards of working on Christmas Day

James Webb Telescope

Back to xkcd.com for the last laugh of the year… xkcd: December 25th Launch James Webb Space Telescope – Webb/NASA Where Is Webb? NASA/Webb Top of page image Credit: NASA/Desiree Stoverurl. James Webb Space Telescope Mirror Seen in Full Bloom | NASA

Posted on 17 December 202131 December 2021

Because it’s Friday – seconds count!

As part of the incident response plans we create with clients, incident reports are an important part of the process, particularly in the the follow-up and debrief stage – although we do not usually ask for second by second precision. Have a look at this: xkcd: Incident Report At the …

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Posted on 10 December 202131 December 2021

Because it’s Friday – they just keep finding more ants!

To truly appreciate a Randall Munroe, xkcd cartoon you must let your mouse hover over the image. https://xkcd.com/2552/ Don’t forget there are great prizes if you win on Octagon’s Wheel of Fortune. However if you do not play then I guarantee you will not win!

Posted on 3 December 202131 December 2021

Because it’s Friday – Star Wars

Riot Mar’s Starfighter Lego Star Wars Advent calendar

For me Christmas starts with sharing a Lego Star Wars advent calendar with my sons, (now 25 and 30 years old!), something we have done since they were young. xkcd also had a Star Wars post this week. Have a look at it here – but be prepared it gets …

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