Finally a movie I can watch through.

Finally a movie I can watch through.

So tonight it's Chappie

So tonight it's Chappie

Again I'm asking, with my John Wick and Snowpiercer track record, how many y times will I feel the need to jump up and leave lol.
https://youtu.be/lyy7y0QOK-0

The problem with getting older is you recognize the names. Not all went gently into the night after a long life.

The problem with getting older is you recognize the names. Not all went gently into the night after a long life.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/21-stars-who-left-the-stage-in-2015-1.3369679?cmp=rss

Started playing over Christmas. This is fun even though I lost.

Started playing over Christmas. This is fun even though I lost.

I could wait no longer, this is how I spent the afternoon. With Tiffany's last adventure.

I could wait no longer, this is how I spent the afternoon. With Tiffany's last adventure.

There's a lot of media I try to enjoy then don't and maybe it's ages related

There's a lot of media I try to enjoy then don't and maybe it's ages related

Nice post about changing tastes.
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/12/99970/adult-pop-culture-consumption?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss

Productivity is a highly subjective thing, but it keeps getting sold like a thing you can hold. Tech companies love the word "productivity." It gives warm fuzzies to people in charge of things who believe it's a measurable thing that means more money, either through faster delivery of something or…

Productivity is a highly subjective thing, but it keeps getting sold like a thing you can hold. Tech companies love the word "productivity." It gives warm fuzzies to people in charge of things who believe it's a measurable thing that means more money, either through faster delivery of something or…
http://www.androidcentral.com/stop-trying-buy-productivity-its-feature

Soooo, tonight it's Snowpiercer. Anything I need to be warned about?

Soooo, tonight it's Snowpiercer. Anything I need to be warned about?

I wanted to watch one of my more fun movies that I got for Christmas but...
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=hQFnVg9eK6Y&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DnX5PwfEMBM0%26feature%3Dshare

A bit late but what did you think of the Dr. Who Christmas special?

A bit late but what did you think of the Dr. Who Christmas special?
Perhaps because the season ended so close to the special or because my M-I-L had made her feelings so crystal clear with respect to our dogs and my welcome in her home it was a welcome and enjoyable distraction that only this doctor could have pulled off.

There was a lot of non-verbal stuff going on (in the show) and River was constantly over the top (except at the very end) which was a lot of fun to watch. I enjoyed how the Dr was always present but not central for most of it. Two thumbs up and a rewatch from me.

* Picture from the Dec 1 UK Telegraph article.

Someone, lots of someones, said John Wick was a good movie so I got it for Christmas. The violence was pretty over the top but too realistic for me. The demons were human.

Someone, lots of someones, said John Wick was a good movie so I got it for Christmas. The violence was pretty over the top but too realistic for me. The demons were human.

I got Fred a cardboard to use with my S6. He's walking around the house snorkeling. He says it's pretty cool. I could get him an S6 that comes with a Samsung VR headset.

I got Fred a cardboard to use with my S6. He's walking around the house snorkeling. He says it's pretty cool. I could get him an S6 that comes with a Samsung VR headset.

OMG! I want one, but I'm not sure my cat Wolfie does... (via Deric Hughes)

OMG! I want one, but I'm not sure my cat Wolfie does... (via Deric Hughes)
https://www.thedodo.com/astronaut-cat-backpack-1487058702.html

Do you know how much bandwidth your apps "ADS" using?

Do you know how much bandwidth your apps "ADS" using?
I've started over a week ago to log the data usage of apps that consumes bandwidth because they are "AD" driven or simply features ads. You'd be surprised that within a week or a little over a week I've nearly accumulated 559 Mb of data usage for 19060 ads ...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2015/12/do-you-know-how-much-bandwidth-your.html

iFetch Too Interactive Ball Launcher

iFetch Too Interactive Ball Launcher
http://amzn.to/1RDISMN

It’s playtime. Whether you’re at work, at home or on vacation, the iFetch makes everyone happy by bringing a fun, new twist to the familiar game of fetch. Perfect for indoor and outdoor play, the award-winning iFetch launches miniature tennis balls 10, 20, or 30 feet, saving the day (and your arm) when you’re too tired (or too busy) to keep playing. Invented by the Hamill family in Austin, Texas, the idea for the iFetch was born when their toy poodle, Prancer, turned out to be a fetching fanatic. After a few prototypes and an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign, the iFetch is now a global phenomenon, giving dogs around the world the opportunity to play fetch to their hearts’ content. With the iFetch by your side, your fetch-loving dog will never be bored again.

For an offer from SwiftKey for some seasonal keyboards so I'm back using it. I've adjusted the keyboard to take less screen room and added a theme, really fun. When you tap there is a Christmas tree and swipe to see snow fall and collect. Now to train again. Autocorrect will be boobytrapping me again. Sigh, this really is a tap keyboard not flow.

For an offer from SwiftKey for some seasonal keyboards so I'm back using it. I've adjusted the keyboard to take less screen room and added a theme, really fun. When you tap there is a Christmas tree and swipe to see snow fall and collect. Now to train again. Autocorrect will be boobytrapping me again. Sigh, this really is a tap keyboard not flow.

Top list of Google Now voice commands - AndroidPIT

https://www.androidpit.com/google-now-commands-how-many-do-you-know

Chris Lacy​​ ​does such a great job with action launcher I feel bad not being a supporter.. so I make sure to be one. And my home page doesn't have icons, just a couple widgets.

Chris Lacy​​ ​does such a great job with action launcher I feel bad not being a supporter.. so I make sure to be one. And my home page doesn't have icons, just a couple widgets. 
http://www.androidcentral.com/action-launcher-3-makes-it-easier-ever-customize-your-icons

WinnerGear's reversible MicFlip microUSB cables remove the hassle

WinnerGear's reversible MicFlip microUSB cables remove the hassle
Yes, we know... USB is not ideal.  There's the cantilever issues and then there's the orientation issues. USB-C and lightning have long since fixed some of that issues, but if you're not an iUser and not have one of the few USB-C devices (or not upgrading y...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2015/12/winnergears-reversible-micflip-microusb.html

We are old so we have things like CDs, DVDs and books. If you have physical media as well, this is a great app for cataloguing your collection. Very easy to use. Exports to a cavalcade file for backup.

We are old so we have things like CDs, DVDs and books. If you have physical media as well, this is a great app for cataloguing your collection. Very easy to use. Exports to a cavalcade file for backup.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomreich.mymediacatalog

Wear it proudly!

Wear it proudly!

Paperland Pro makes it a pleasure just to look at your live wallpaper and it doesn't even take a lot of resources.

Paperland Pro makes it a pleasure just to look at your live wallpaper and it doesn't even take a lot of resources.

PayPal's got a deal for your Google Play purchase

PayPal's got a deal for your Google Play purchase
I have to admit, it's hard being an Android (or Google for that matter) user up here in Canada.  We never get to see the good stuff.  Well, not all the good stuff.  Check out  #googlehatescanada  for some suggestions. But, it looks like PayPal has decided t...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2015/12/paypals-got-deal-for-your-google-play.html

Hotel California is such a timeless album. It's playing in the basement.

Hotel California is such a timeless album. It's playing in the basement.
http://www.soundhound.com/?t=100004487483296544

My new favourite thing - using the waffle iron for all toasted things

My new favourite thing - using the waffle iron for all toasted things

And Waffles are sweet so it's been a lot of yummy French toast type sandwiches.

L.A. Times wonders if Serena Williams deserves Sportsperson of the Year more than a horse

L.A. Times wonders if Serena Williams deserves Sportsperson of the Year more than a horse

I just have to ask, is there any other time it's been asked if an animal is more worthy to be a_person_? Were the protesters confused by similar lustrous hair colour? Perhaps growing up as Canadian I am used to defining what I'm not in terms of USians. So I have no problem defining what are not people. Animals - not people but they are autonomous mammals; I'm sure they think, just not like people.

I really hope the SI Internet audiences don't think accomplished black women are not people but it is the internet where people who say horrible things don't get the push back (immediate violence or long term shunning) that would deter them. After all, her equivalent would be the jockey - you know the person controlling the horse .
http://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/serena-williams-vs-american-pharoah-the-horse-sportsperson-of-the-year-1.3364829?cmp=rss

Definitely bigger than the last time!

Definitely bigger than the last time!
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=tz3hXeSkIpI&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DLbduDRH2m2M%26feature%3Dshare

Watching this show with Fred, it's a British comedy/drama about his hobby.

Watching this show with Fred, it's a British comedy/drama about his hobby.

So the Pope backed up his message about God making humans stewards of His work and cons went ballistic

So the Pope backed up his message about God making humans stewards of His work and cons went ballistic

Got to say, this is a really silly thing to get your knickers in a twist about.

As Rev. Anthony Ruff said
“If images of animals and natural creation are defacing a sacred space … well then the defacement would be all the greater if humans enter sacred spaces since humans are capable of sin and evil in a way that animals and inanimate objects are not...Some folks need to reflect on their theology of Creation and of Incarnation.”

No longer religious but the traditions the Pope espouses are those that inform my humanism.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/12/09/see-these-stunning-images-of-animals-on-vatican-walls-that-caused-alarm-for-some/

Ok, one dog is not that bad

Ok, one dog is not that bad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pWYkT1eYMs&feature=share

Watching a show about the Carpenters. She was a great inspiration to me as she wasn't just a vocalist. And playing drums was a man's role. Non traditional roles can come from anywhere. I was shocked when she died so young.

Watching a show about the Carpenters. She was a great inspiration to me as she wasn't just a vocalist. And playing drums was a man's role. Non traditional roles can come from anywhere. I was shocked when she died so young.

Well, hey, look at that. You can get Tapped for FREE right now. (I'm really not sure if I did that or if Amazon is running the sale?) But I just found out so I figured I'd better try promoting some.

Well, hey, look at that. You can get Tapped for FREE right now. (I'm really not sure if I did that or if Amazon is running the sale?) But I just found out so I figured I'd better try promoting some.

Free Kindle Book if you like science fiction!

http://www.amazon.com/Tapped-Zephyr-Chronicles-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00RPTNQB4/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449606650&sr=8-1&keywords=Tapped+A.J.+Maguire
http://www.amazon.com/Tapped-Zephyr-Chronicles-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00RPTNQB4/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1449606650&sr=8-1&keywords=Tapped+A.J.+Maguire

What did you think of the Dr Who season finale?

What did you think of the Dr Who season finale?

For me it tied the season together. All the shows were fine on their own but just were not as good until the theme was pulled together. It allowed closure and forestalls melancholy for the Christmas special. Usually the Xmas special is not close to the season finale.

I loved that Ashildr was not abandoned and the Clara and the Dr took a chance on who lost their memory. I really enjoyed Clara this season, her recklessness and independence were a breath of fresh air unmatched since Donna. I also liked that the white guy re-incarnated as a black woman; emphasizes it's a personality driven show.

I always thought the guitar and glasses were cool but not traditional Dr - I think playing on the stereotypical rock star image. Also, glasses let you see but are not fundamentally a tool for action. When you use a screwdriver you'll be changing something.

Looking for something new to read?

Looking for something new to read?

Goodreads has closed the polls and done the count from its membership. Maybe it's time to try smoething differnt.
http://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-fiction-books-2015