New synth - Quasimidi Rave-o-Lution 309

I got a Quasimidi Rave-o-Lution 309 for just over £100 from eBay - it's very good fun, but unfortunately came without the audio, synth or drum expansions, so I'll have to look out for those separately.

New drum machine - Roland DR-220A

Having already bought a DR-220E, with the Simmons- style electronic sounds, I was pleased to get from eBay the standard DR-220A with acoustic sounds, for a little over £20. Nice little pocket drum machine, hampered only by the lack of any sync facilities (except trigger in/out). And it came in its case with a manual.

Sand kitten sets new standards for cuteness

A rare sand cat kitten was born in an Israeli Zoo three weeks ago, and this week made its public debut. Sand cats live in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East and are endangered in many areas. This picture goes off the cuteness scale...