https://twitter.com/historyinmoment/status/856162534457577473

https://twitter.com/historyinmoment/status/856162534457577473

We're old enough to call it retirement.

We're old enough to call it retirement.

I totally get where this person is coming from. Sometimes it just takes one event to push the balance off into a lost place. The routes to self empowerment are many. For those who have lost high paying jobs, it can be depending on a lower wage earner while waiting for jobs they are "owed" that may never come back. For others, it's saving to take that step off the merry-go-round of earning and debt. Regardless, you will be hemorrhaging money. That's the price of stepping off.

I want to say I got this from Annette Holland but couldn't find her comments.

Edit - found it on Medium through their newsletter.
https://thebillfold.com/im-not-good-with-money-anymore-and-i-m-ok-with-that-a0faeca42e05

We have Duffy. As soon as tensions rise, he's out of there.

We have Duffy. As soon as tensions rise, he's out of there.

This is actually a great idea for de-escalating. We've also stopped talking from another room, an easy habit to get into when it's just 2 people in a house. Calling can sound like yelling when you're sensitive about something.
http://www.refinery29.com/2017/04/152074/couples-fights-wearable-device

Which summer movies are you eager to see?

Which summer movies are you eager to see?

For me - Guardians of the Galaxy 2; Enter the Warrior's Gate, Wonder Woman, the Mummy (I know), Valerian, Atomic Blonde, maybe The Dark Tower.
http://io9.gizmodo.com/summer-movie-preview-37-movies-to-watch-out-for-1794644543

Home screen set up. Trying the Samsung launcher.

Home screen set up. Trying the Samsung launcher.

This is a two handed phone for me, I'm ok with that. I was using meteor swipe so I'm happy with the edge apps. Bixby is ok for me to. I'm changing to gboard though.

Title

It's here!

It's here!

Setting it up after exercise class. But I can remove the plastic on the screen before i go :rolleyes:

It's the government's role to regulate. On citizen's behalf. That's why we elect them.

It's the government's role to regulate. On citizen's behalf. That's why we elect them.

From the article Wouldn't there be a backlash against government intervention in those investments? Uh no. The government is regulating investments and business practices all the time. When investor activity adversely affects non-investors, especially in core areas like housing, people expect protections. Look where investor greed got most of the G20 countries in 2009. For sure the government should consult all stake holders but most people expect their government to work for them not corporations. It corporations role to figure out how to profit under the rules.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/peter-armstrong-housing-government-intervention-1.4082904

After working on this off and on for 5 years, I finally just released an Android application called 'Mood Triggers', which helps people to identify the triggers of their anxiety and depressed moods. It's a completely free application with no ads (purely a labor of love).

After working on this off and on for 5 years, I finally just released an Android application called 'Mood Triggers', which helps people to identify the triggers of their anxiety and depressed moods. It's a completely free application with no ads (purely a labor of love).

It's a completely FREE application, with no ads. If you know anyone struggling with anxiety or depression, I would appreciate if you could share this post!

Here's the link to the Mood Triggers App in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nick.moodtriggers.anxietyanddepressionapp&hl=en

Here's a brief YouTube video explaining the app:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx-hqXYDEGE

Thanks for considering it!

Best,
Nick
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nick.moodtriggers.anxietyanddepressionapp&hl=en

How many of these rules do you follow?

How many of these rules do you follow?

That exercise one is hard unless you work out in the morning.
http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/5-science-backed-rules-better-nights-sleep/?utm_source=GOOGLE_PLUS&utm_medium=G++MyFitnessPal

Book bundle for unicorn lovers!

Book bundle for unicorn lovers!

I love humble book bundles but I'm topped up and not that much of a unicorn fan. Not even the drinks.
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/save-the-unicorns-book-bundle

Very cool blind comparison.

Very cool blind comparison.

Apparently I like the photos taken by the Pixel or iPhone. They are all great and it was hard to choose. I didn't pick the same phone for each type of shot. Which did you pick?
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=4cJRS4J2GKw&u=/watch?v%3DDtmGMcMeEJE%26feature%3Dshare

OMG - a ship notice just when I was starting to feel ripped off my @Samsung

OMG - a ship notice just when I was starting to feel ripped off my @Samsung

Looks like it will be here by the end of the week. And the unlock code is provided with the purchase. The unlock code is why I bought direct. Well that and I don't want a contract.

Explore a lineup of Android-friendly adventure games in this Humble Mobile Bundle! Get Samorost 3, Sorcery! 4, Lumino City, Grim Fandango Remastered, and more.

Explore a lineup of Android-friendly adventure games in this Humble Mobile Bundle! Get Samorost 3, Sorcery! 4, Lumino City, Grim Fandango Remastered, and more.

https://www.humblebundle.com/mobile/great-adventures-mobile-bundle?utm_source=GooglePlus&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Great_Adventures_Mobile_WeekTwo

Ohhh, international version.

Ohhh, international version.
https://wn.nr/VNjdDg

New CC to use Samsung Pay? Not if CIBC.

New CC to use Samsung Pay? Not if CIBC.

I was thinking today of getting the credit card necessary to use Samsung Pay just because access. Found out it's CIBC and just no. I was with CIBC as a youth. They gave such poor customer service to my student loan (basically treated me like an criminal to be) that I left the bank. Had there been more social media at the time I would have touted every interest bearing financial transaction I negotiated with not them. I know I can totally use their money by paying off entire balance just before the payment date but I don't want them to make any money from me.

No I don't hold grudges - why do you ask LOL
http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/03/29/samsung-pay-canada-rollout-strategy/

A reminder on why the age of your candidate matters.

A reminder on why the age of your candidate matters.

I'm 56 and things have changed a lot in my life time. I've been buffered from many of them because we are childless it's easier to accumulate wealth. We've also been lucky in avoiding layoffs where we couldn't overcome loss in income but our neighbours have not always been as fortunate.

Now take someone like Trump, who matured in a tumultuous time and had the wherewithal to exploit systems for his benefit and his wealth insulated him from updating any worldviews. He's nostalgic for the 70s because he wasn't affected by river fires and his money (again) buffered him from economic downturns.

When he thinks swamp he thinks (uppity) blacks and immigrants followed by poor people who don't "know their place". Small business owners, including farmers, are there to be exploited by big business.
https://theintercept.com/2017/04/23/fear-city-explores-how-donald-trump-exploited-the-new-york-debt-crisis-to-boost-his-own-fortune/

Are you chasing your tail instead of being productive?

Are you chasing your tail instead of being productive?

I like to keep busy - for work this means doing lots of tasks rather than taking the time to explain and share the work load. I've had a lot of continuous education about the roles I play so mostly it's learning software to capture my work. When I was a supervisor I managed worker jobs so there should be 20% of time available for equipment maintenance /repair. Most days it was quick maintenance so you weren't crushed. I don't think the supervisor has the luxury of integrating that buffer now.
https://blog.asmartbear.com/utilization.html

Way too soon!

Way too soon!

Because I grew up in this era it was part of our family TV viewing (along with wrestling LOL) She was one of my favourite actors.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4081768

Scripting my unbox video while I wait for my S8.

Fred's new music obsession. CD coming soon.

Fred's new music obsession. CD coming soon.

Very 70s vibe to me.
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=TCIsoZ-8KLg&u=/watch?v%3D0N057xmiUP4%26feature%3Dshare

Name the people making these corporate decisions.

Name the people making these corporate decisions.

It's pretty easy to hide your antisocial tendencies when creating policy. By default you make a lot of money and you aren't really judged on good performance but your reputation for performance. And your rich buddies go along with it because they aren't affected. The poorer people are swayed by your reputation or willing to take the lumps.

Since people who pay for seats have the bizarre naive expectation of getting a seat, perhaps that 10% pure profit should be standby seating at a marginally lower fair - no carry on, pay for each bag in the hold and no guarantee you will get on the flight. It's a win, you don't have to bribe passengers to leave the flight,; you could put up front that they can be removed from the plane! People get the flexibility you tout.

BTW I answer 1 million dollars with Delta. I have places I want to be.



http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4080224

I fly Air NZ and dread the AC flight legs.

I fly Air NZ and dread the AC flight legs.

Why is it so hard to have 2 simple bump rules in this time of computer bookings? DON'T BUMP tickets holders booked on same credit card and customers with connecting flights. Guess who are least likely to "value flexibility". If Air Canada wanted to ensure they ruin any holiday zen they've certainly hit on the perfect method. And it's unlikely the flight crew or gate personnel are vindictive jerks in their personal lives; these decisions have to be stressful for them. This is all board and upper management - people who are very unlikely to encounter bumping because they fly private jet or always get priority. Overbook based on statistics? OK but being smart about it.

I've gone a step further than not booking AC unless absolutely unavoidable. I also don't invest in AC either through stock or mutual funds. Since they are no longer a crown corp I'm not financially supporting them.

http://www.cbc.ca/1.4077645

I agree with clear labeling of positions and best interests guidance.

I agree with clear labeling of positions and best interests guidance.

Fred and I are very different investors. He's a buyer beware person and I'm an informed consent person. Those are different because the former is much more dependent on personal education. He's also much more hands on. I let my stuff ride for a long time (usually a couple years before I expect to use the money) before I check on it.

I have no problem with everyone making money from investments and even the advisor/manager making extra - after all they are doing the active work. And I definitely accept losses BUT I don't accept a loss while the advisor/manager roll in the cash. Then there's a HUGE incentive for them to rip me off.

We've never used a someone you pay for the service although we do invest in mutual funds and now ETF and stock. I've been very happy with our IG service and very aware of how the fund fees are loaded. It's complicated and if it's not going to be well regulated, there has to be way more consumer education.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4075976

Yikes! Can't imagine doing this.

Yikes! Can't imagine doing this.

worked well though.
https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=ppV08OJn9Zo&u=/watch?v%3Dw_dTXKhFWtE%26feature%3Dplayer_embedded

When I said I would be patient I lied.

When I said I would be patient I lied.

I ordered this phone from the Vancouver airport as soon as we hit Canada. I am not by an Experience Store or I would have pre-ordered there. Broke down and called. Probably shipping tomorrow. By ground. 5 to 7 business days. Samsung charged my CC immediately and charged shipping. 😕

OTOH all of a sudden my 920F (yes, the UAE S6) is registered in Canada and is under warranty until 2018.

If you want to address illegal immigration - these are the types of people to target.

If you want to address illegal immigration - these are the types of people to target.

There seems to be an idea that groups of immigrants just "find" a boat and go off to a new country intending to break laws. In reality there are businesses who make their profit from misleading desperate people out of their life savings. Those business rarely take any risk, the customers take all the loss. Those businesses should be the focus of the justice system.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4074978

Still crunching through snow in the Macan.

Still crunching through snow in the Macan.

Temperatures aren't bad and the days are longer. Dawn at 4:30 AM. Just depressing because it was all gone.
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/saskatoon/lloydminster-slammed-snow-storm-1.4072821

Nougat is here for my 8" Tab S2!

Nougat is here for my 8" Tab S2!

Every time someone posts they got the update I manually check. I'm going to pick install now😆

Eager to recognise bad but not good.

Eager to recognise bad but not good.

Government cannot control the economy in a capitalist society. All it can do is mitigate economic effect on their constituents. The NDP had done that.
http://albertapolitics.ca/2017/04/silence-right-media-ndp-role-alberta-adds-impressive-20000-full-time-jobs/

Watching the BeeGees special.

Watching the BeeGees special.

Amazing to remember it was a trio of brothers who brought this music to life. Going dancing is just what we did on a Friday night in the late 70s/early 80s. And Saturday if we could afford it.

Has to be better than the dye tablets;)

Has to be better than the dye tablets;)

Using an electric toothbrush ensures I brush for long enough but I find I get distracted and brush one location too long LOL. Maybe this is the solution.
https://www.wired.com/2017/04/hack-pearly-whites-high-tech-toothbrushes/?mbid=social_twitter

Mother Earth News

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/chinese-greenhouses-for-winter-gardening-zm0z17amzmul?utm_content=buffer6f80d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer_men_twitter

Good guide for communication.

Good guide for communication.

And great science based rebuttal. Toxicity calculations are super simple (grade 2 level math) and information is readily available for foods and chemicals.

Hat tip CathiBea Stevenson​
https://matterchatter.wordpress.com/2017/04/15/an-open-letter-on-fluoride-science-and-kindness/

Eye Surgery, commonplace now but so life changing.

Eye Surgery, commonplace now but so life changing.

I had vision correction 20 years ago, LASIK in one eye and implanted lens in the other. The desire for vision correction was very high, I had been thinking about it for 10 years. Once I decided to go ahead, I really was at the mercy of the doctor and the information the clinic gave me as part of consent. Fortunately I went to a high quality clinic which a good record of success. Success = vision improvement, no infections. I was an early adopter for the implanted lens and did feel like I was paying to be part of a late stage research program but I accepted it. Recently I had cataract surgery that replaced the implanted lens.

Vision is something humans are loathe to lose so ensuring the patient understand the risks in imperative. The facility providing the health care should be ranking any negative outcome as the highest severity.
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/patients-blinded-by-stem-cell-therapy-more-egregious-than-you-imagined/

I may have to watch this series.

I may have to watch this series.

The difference between popular programs and school, is no one is testing you to ensure that you toe the party interpretation of events. Sure you are exposed to the producer's biases but hopefully there will be some references if you are interested more information. Canada was developed to exploit fur for European markets. To this day we struggle to move beyond being a primary resource for manufactured goods.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4070061

I miss summer.

I miss summer.

That's Duffy swimming beside Fred.

Konami code unlocks a confetti of banknotes and the anthem.

Konami code unlocks a confetti of banknotes and the anthem.

up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a on your keyboard. If you can't get to a National Park at least get a $10 at a bank:) Save it in mint condition if you can afford to.

For our centennial I remember going to a celebration at the Commonwealth Stadium, Fred got a tree from school. Canada got Expo in Montreal and a centennial song. US Bicentennial was not much later (9 years) and much celebrated as well. It was a different time.
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/banknote150/

Thanks Survivor for making us have a discussion about transgenders in the middle of the a super manipulative edited 'reality' show. I don't watch but Fred is a big fan. While wandering a bit in the discussion Zeke was always referred to as a male and a shrugged it "issue". Zeke is who he is. Fred also felt they should have kept the same ritual rather than just make a decision because that's the way the game is played.

Thanks Survivor for making us have a discussion about transgenders in the middle of the a super manipulative edited 'reality' show. I don't watch but Fred is a big fan. While wandering a bit in the discussion Zeke was always referred to as a male and a shrugged it "issue". Zeke is who he is. Fred also felt they should have kept the same ritual rather than just make a decision because that's the way the game is played.

That wording though, fundamental deception, used by group often villianized. I hope that haunts Varner.
http://www.refinery29.com/amp/2017/04/149830/zeke-smith-survivor-transgender

Have always considered the Catholic school system a waste of resources.

Have always considered the Catholic school system a waste of resources.

Where I grew up (BC) we had 1 school system. Any religious stuff was Sunday school or private. In Alberta there's at minimum twice the cost in terms of buildings and administrative costs plus the catholic school board get public and church money. This is coming a head because they are fighting against LGBT clubs and health education includes information about reproduction and sexualizing. How can teachers (and their administrators) be unaware of the difference between education and training?

To top it off, the catholic aka separate school system has more legal administrative costs in spite of having religious requirements for teachers and students.
http://freethoughtblogs.com/atg/2017/04/12/i-find-no-problems-when-i-investigate-myself-too/

My wife's review of the Moto Z Play

My wife's review of the Moto Z Play
So, I've been loving my Moto Z - only recently have I switched back to the G5 (I was testing a couple products for it and figured I'd stick with it until the G6 review time). I've bugged my wife for some time that she should use my Z Play I have on the shel...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2017/04/my-wifes-review-of-moto-z-play.html

Are human rights anything more than legal conventions?

Are human rights anything more than legal conventions?
https://aeon.co/ideas/are-human-rights-anything-more-than-legal-conventions

This senior needs counselling.

This senior needs counselling.

Not actually buying the tears. Were he truly remorseful he would have sought help for aggression after his wife left him. For domestic violence. He actually sounds like a shitty entitled old white guy. The delay was because a parent was putting a baby seat in their car for god's sake.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4061258

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek

Surprise - Politician in Canada obstruficate as well.

Surprise - Politician in Canada obstruficate as well.

1. If people success when they've been beaten every day it's IN SPITE of how they were treated.
2. We are still "hearing" you justify horrifying racist behaviour towards indigenous families. You're not in jail so your freedom of speech is not being infringed. Your children have not been taken away and treated as incipient criminals.

I'm pretty sure we don't need a representative for "it wasn't so bad, some people overcame that so let's not do anything" on a truth and reconciliation committee. That's the viewpoint of pretty well every white person who hasn't thought about the implications. That unthinking attitude is what prevents us from _ ... truly improve our great country ..._
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4058051

Exhibit A in the company's new push to find bigscreen attention for its littlescreen theatrical debuts

Exhibit A in the company's new push to find bigscreen attention for its littlescreen theatrical debuts
https://arstechnica.com/the-multiverse/2017/04/the-discovery-inspires-hope-in-the-next-life-for-netflix-original-films/

Just caught up with Supernatural. W-A-T!

Just caught up with Supernatural. W-A-T!

Dude - don't talk about your conscience with your brain washer.
Mary, Mary, Mary.
One master key.
Winchester's find allies in unusual places via compassion. Much better in the long run than authoritarian rules.

Signing in to Yahoo mail is brutal.

Signing in to Yahoo mail is brutal.

For some reason, Yahoo is convinced I am in UK/Ireland so I can't just use the app and signing in any other way is a huge pain. So why do I use it? It's an old account linked to some loyalty cards. May be time to move everything and dump it.

Decrease unnecessary MRIs. Save money Alberta Health.

Decrease unnecessary MRIs. Save money Alberta Health.

I will admit, I've had one on my back that was confirming a negative so probably unnecessary. I just waited on the list until it was my turn.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4057702

Updating Gear S2 Classic instead of... sleeping.

Updating Gear S2 Classic instead of... sleeping.

Can't wait for the weekend to get sleep recalibrated.
https://www.sammobile.com/2017/04/04/gear-s2-firmware-updated-in-the-netherlands-brings-tizen-2-3-2-2/

Solar charging with the Anker PowerPort Solar

Solar charging with the Anker PowerPort Solar
I have always wanted a solar charger because we holiday where a power converter is required. This year I finally took the plunge and purchased a PowerPort Solar by Anker . It doesn't take a lot of sunshine to activate the charging ability of this 21W solar ...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2017/04/solar-charging-with-anker-powerport.html

Filed taxes tonight. I have an S8 on pre-order.

Filed taxes tonight. I have an S8 on pre-order.

Even had Fred do his data entry. We use TurboTax so it's pretty painless. Next year I'm going to wait until everything is available to download from CRA before starting. It's a pain to go back a delete stuff. Filed on line so it should be done soon.
http://www.moneysense.ca/save/taxes/why-filing-taxes-before-april-30-is-important/