Camera shootout - Moto Z / Z Play / LG G5

Camera shootout - Moto Z / Z Play / LG G5
So, in order to further compare the Z and the Z Play (I reviewed some basic differences here ) I thought we'd do just a camera comparison. And then to compare it against one of my favourite cameras, the LG G5. Again, this is to help you decide between eithe...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2016/10/camera-shootout-moto-z-z-play-lg-g5.html

Making children feel loved and supported is never wasted and can help kids with "difficult" temperaments.

Making children feel loved and supported is never wasted and can help kids with "difficult" temperaments.
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/10/how-parenting-affects-kids-depending-on-personality.html

True af!!

True af!!

Episode 3 of Class was really good. Too bad there's only 8 shows this season.

Episode 3 of Class was really good. Too bad there's only 8 shows this season.

It's quite different in feel than Doctor Who with excellent stories.
https://youtu.be/boOG4pUR83Q

I have a zillion short stories to read as soon as I finish my course.

I have a zillion short stories to read as soon as I finish my course.

I could read some tomorrow though.
https://climateimagination.asu.edu/everything-change/

Watched the first 2 episodes. Off to a great start.

Watched the first 2 episodes. Off to a great start.

Diverse cast, good stories so far, I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.
https://youtu.be/PAycTsDzW-w

Minecraft is a fun family game. The best part is you have to download mods using a computer.

Minecraft is a fun family game. The best part is you have to download mods using a computer.

Which is nice for families. Still make sure your kids aren't on open servers if you haven't vetted them though.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/lovejoyfeminism/2016/10/no-minecraft-does-not-have-a-sex-mod.html

[review] Mpow Crescent is a nice take on the bluetooth earpiece

[review] Mpow Crescent is a nice take on the bluetooth earpiece
With all the anti distraction driving laws out there, so trying to ensure you have an earpiece to use and be compliant. The solution that came across my desk is the Mpow Crescent . Normally, I don't like those earpieces.  I used to call them 'douche-tags' a...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2016/10/review-mpow-crescent-is-nice-take-on.html

This week in Sustainable Energy is easy because it's basically my workplace. I needed this.

This week in Sustainable Energy is easy because it's basically my workplace. I needed this.

I find the concepts easy - but there have been no calculations yet:)

added Spoke to soon, lots of calcs for combustion and gasification but this is chemistry and I'm familiar with it. Energy equations ~ physics ~ brain stops for no good reason.

As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Nintendo announced its new Switch game console this week, a hybrid device that serves as both a portable and home system. Unfortunately, that announcement came in the form of a three-and-a-half minute video and little else, with Nintendo keeping quiet on additional details not revealed in the teaser clip, and instead promising additional … Continue reading

As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Nintendo announced its new Switch game console this week, a hybrid device that serves as both a portable and home system. Unfortunately, that announcement came in the form of a three-and-a-half minute video and little else, with Nintendo keeping quiet on additional details not revealed in the teaser clip, and instead promising additional … Continue reading
http://ift.tt/2f2opVB

Don't buy more food than you can eat between grocery trips.

Don't buy more food than you can eat between grocery trips.

Fred never used to eat left overs which made limiting waste very difficult. Now that he's eating vegan, he cooks batches for lunch. The only thing we waste is some of the herbs. We both have to work on what needs to be refrigerated.
http://www.moneysense.ca/spend/cut-waste-save-on-food/

Gear S3 Pre Orders Canada

Gear S3 Pre Orders Canada
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-gear-s3-pre-orders-722840/

Informed consent is about knowing, and accepting, the risks. Not hiding the hazards.

Informed consent is about knowing, and accepting, the risks. Not hiding the hazards.

Incidentally, Pincus et al. had originally looked at hormonal birth control for men. "It was rejected for men due to the number of side effects," says Grigg-Spall, "including testicle shrinking." It was believed women would tolerate side effects better than men, who demanded a better quality of life.

Highlighting mine - I can't even.
https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/the-racist-and-sexist-history-of-keeping-birth-control-side-effects-secret

More YouTube fun. This time with Tom Cruise.

More YouTube fun. This time with Tom Cruise.
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=Pe4KE6lI4aw&u=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DytEgqN-BdKA%26feature%3Dshare

of course_Heifer_ is a weight based insult to women and its use is called out in my home.

of course_Heifer_ is a weight based insult to women and its use is called out in my home.

Racism is negative stereotying (this is about the black woman doctor whose qualitfications were questioned when she responded to a request for help). It's nice that the doctor didn't reveal the flight attendant's name. Bigoted actions against the doctor doesn't give her a free pass to write weight based slurs against the flight attendant. I hope the flight attendant examines their biases but I hope the Doctor also examines their bias. They are suppose to help all people, not just the one deemed worthy by fitting a physical cohort.
http://www.weightymatters.ca/2016/10/what-is-it-about-cows-that-makes-word.html

An efficient CO2 collection method that results in ethanol. See what science can do when we take a problem seriously?

An efficient CO2 collection method that results in ethanol. See what science can do when we take a problem seriously?
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a23417/convert-co2-into-ethanol/

Curling up with some stories.

Curling up with some stories.

I'm in week 2 of presenting safety training and I left the most challenging crew to last. I even bailed on exercise class tonight because I'm just too beat. Tomorrow I get training, give training, do a walk around inspection, go to the dentist, get a hair cut and hit a make up class.
https://www.amazon.ca/Starlit-Wood-New-Fairy-Tales-ebook/dp/B01BKR14M4/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1476831878&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Starlit+Wood%3A+New+Fairy+Tales

What does it feel like to be really old knowing death is imminent? (Quora via The Huffington Post)

What does it feel like to be really old knowing death is imminent? (Quora via The Huffington Post)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/quora/thinking-about-death_b_5915706.html

New Report From WHO Shows That TB Is Definitely Not A Disease Of The Past : Goats and Soda : NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/10/16/497973176/why-is-the-news-about-tb-so-bad

New Report From WHO Shows That TB Is Definitely Not A Disease Of The Past : Goats and Soda : NPR http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/10/16/497973176/why-is-the-news-about-tb-so-bad
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/10/16/497973176/why-is-the-news-about-tb-so-bad

Just finished watching The Almighty Johnsons. Nice.

Just finished watching The Almighty Johnsons. Nice.

The K780 is on my Xmas wish list.

The K780 is on my Xmas wish list.

I am constantly in search of the right keyboard. I love my 480 and have it linked to my computer, tablet and phone. The K780 brings the number pad which I have sorely missed.

What are your thoughts on keyboards?
http://www.slashgear.com/logitech-k780-wireless-multi-device-keyboard-review-13459875/

How Exercise May Turn White Fat Into Brown

How Exercise May Turn White Fat Into Brown

“my advice is, exercise as much as you can. We know it’s healthy and now we’re beginning to understand better why”

Exercise may aid in weight control and help to fend off diabetes by improving the ability of fat cells to burn calories, a new study reports. It may do this in part by boosting levels of a hormone called irisin, which is produced during exercise and which may help to turn ordinary white fat into much more metabolically active brown fat, the findings suggest.


http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/12/well/move/how-exercise-may-fight-obesity-by-turning-white-fat-into-brown.html?rref=health&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Health&pgtype=Blogs

Happy Thanksgiving from the team

Happy Thanksgiving from the team
hey everybody, just wanted to take a moment and wish you a happy Thanksgiving day.  It's a day off of work, and maybe you had your turkey early, or having it today ( because maybe you're shovelling out like in Saskatchewan or something, amirite +Cass Morris...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2016/10/happy-thanksgiving-from-team.html

A new kite-driven power station is being built near Stranraer in Scotland, and will be one of the first large-scale commercial power stations of its kind.

A new kite-driven power station is being built near Stranraer in Scotland, and will be one of the first large-scale commercial power stations of its kind.

Kite-driven power stations are a relatively new idea. The concept involves using multiple kites to harness wind power and drive turbines on the ground. The kite is attached to the ground-based turbines with a tether, and when the wind forces the kite to rise, the tether spins the turbine to generate electricity. By using a system with two kites, in which one rises as the other falls, power can be generated continuously.

The firm building the power station, Kite Power Systems, says its system is so cheap and cost-effective that it won't need a government subsidy, unlike most renewable energy plants.

(Of possible interest to Scott FW.)
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a23267/scotland-kite-power

Not a surprising interview - Pixel is treated as an OEM - but interesting for people who don't know how company divisions work.

Not a surprising interview - Pixel is treated as an OEM - but interesting for people who don't know how company divisions work.

I can't wait for nexus fanboys to start moaning about Google bloatware. They always complain about Samsung features before they are rolled into Android.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/10/chatting-with-googles-hiroshi-lockheimer-about-pixel-android-oems-and-more/

Who does this surprise? Apple is a closed garden with a 2nd generation smartwatch to sell.

Who does this surprise? Apple is a closed garden with a 2nd generation smartwatch to sell.

At least the Fossil, Kors etc watches work without phones.
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/08/android-wear-pairing-issues-iphone-7/

I'm getting behind in my reading! But I can't resist free (or low cost) books. I enjoy military fiction sometimes so Glory Main it is.

I'm getting behind in my reading! But I can't resist free (or low cost) books. I enjoy military fiction sometimes so Glory Main it is.
http://www.themarysue.com/harper-voyager-nycc-giveaway/

I get you feel you're voting between 2 evils for president, remember it's not the only race in town.

I get you feel you're voting between 2 evils for president, remember it's not the only race in town.

Do you want to live in a state like California or a state like Kansas. State economic policy has driven the current recovery, the parties have very different ways of supporting their citizens. Taxes provide that infrastructure support and relieving business and wealthy people from paying robs everyone of services.
https://psmag.com/how-to-convince-an-angry-millennial-to-vote-for-hillary-clinton-e362b39f4857?source=rss----2cf906365a55---4

Season 2 of the Detectorists is here! What a great show.

Season 2 of the Detectorists is here! What a great show.

Seattle's museum of science fiction is a must visit if you are a fan and in the area.

Seattle's museum of science fiction is a must visit if you are a fan and in the area.

Seattle has an interesting area around the space needle which includes several museums. Make sure to leave a lot of time, I missed out on the SciFi museum and an interesting glass exhibit because we could only do 1 and the space needle was the group choice. I may bitter but trying to be an adult LOL
http://io9.gizmodo.com/be-a-part-of-the-museum-of-science-fictions-awesome-fir-1787464196/amp

Wondering about Westworld? Link to Canada's free ep.

Wondering about Westworld? Link to Canada's free ep.
http://www.hbocanada.com/westworld#Westworld-s1e1

Thank you internet stranger. As soon as I unplugged all the USB stuff the computer booted.

Thank you internet stranger. As soon as I unplugged all the USB stuff the computer booted.

Now to shut it down so I can bring it back upstairs.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Etenforums%2Ecom%2Fshowthread%2Ephp%3Ft%3D62278&share_tid=62278&share_fid=75286&share_type=t

A work colleague is getting a dog because their spouse wants one. I suggested a wire kennel.

A work colleague is getting a dog because their spouse wants one. I suggested a wire kennel.

This person doesn't particularly like dogs and hasn't really had a good experience with them. I suggested a wire kennel for when they are at work as well as at night (since bed sharing is not a team goal) for peace of mind. Our guys are older but adjust quite well to staying in the kennel below together for hours - the only problem is they end up tipping over the water at some point (I know a pail hung on the wall is needed).

This dog is only a year old so it will be quite active so lots of playing and walking at first. That will be the spouse's job though. I was going to suggest the coworker do a lot of random treat rewarding when the dog is doing good things without doing bad things. Like random treats when being quiet or just going in the kennel.

I have to start thinking of these things as we'll probably be getting a puppy in the next 5 years and I"ll be used to these seniors. When Milo is snoozing in kennel it's easy to forget his registered name is Mile o' Mayhem because he was such a handful as a pup.

Cannot concentrate when I have a sinus thing going on. Ergo, not a good time to try to understand Power Exchanges based on marginal bidding vs bilateral markets. Most of the problem is trying to read the questions so I can answer them correctly:(

Cannot concentrate when I have a sinus thing going on. Ergo, not a good time to try to understand Power Exchanges based on marginal bidding vs bilateral markets. Most of the problem is trying to read the questions so I can answer them correctly:(

Alcatel Idol 4 and what to expect for a top level MIDRANGE device (Review)

Alcatel Idol 4 and what to expect for a top level MIDRANGE device (Review)
Last year we saw the Alcatel IDOL 3S and it was a huge success and keeping in line with that success Alcatel wanted to retain its place as a top contender in the smartphone market in Canada. The premium feel, design of this midrange device gives it the Oomp...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2016/10/alcatel-idol-4-and-what-to-expect-for.html