Netflix plus Linux doesn’t work… why?
Netflix Jocelyn: Hi Adam!
me: I pay for this service yet I can’t watch on my Linux laptop. Why?
Netflix Jocelyn: Oh no, so about the Linux, we have definitely been receiving a lot of feedback from customers with this program, and believe me, Netflix is considering adding Linux as a supported Netflix program. I would say just be a little patient a bit longer, and keep watching for Netflix to add it. I can go ahead and forward your concern for you as well.
me: Chrome OS is Linux and Netflix supports Chrome OS. So there is already support for Linux on a programmatic basis. So the excuse is thin to say the least.
me: Mac is Unix (a common derivative also used for Linux) so again, the foundation is there.
me: There is no valid excuse, the programs are written already.
me: It’s a matter of Netflix allowing something to happpen on a DRM side of things.
me: But please add my name to the list of annoyed paying customers.
Netflix Jocelyn: I totally understand,that the foundation is there, at the moment Netflix has not partnered with Linux, I will go ahead and add you to the list. Its a high demand on getting Linux for Netflix.
Aboriginal village discovered on Strasburg Creek
I know this is older, but I wanted to bookmark the article for future reference. This site is just the street from my house.
“A few hundred people lived in long houses, made pottery and grew corn in a medium sized village on the banks of Strasburg Creek that was thriving 100 years before Samuel de Champlain set foot in Ontario.” — via 201010225365 | Aboriginal village discovered on Strasburg Creek
Setting up numbers, colors and mouse control in VIM
So I’m making my way through `$ vimtutor` because I feel like it’s time I think about letting go of emacs key bindings and the apps that such muscle memory keeps me bound to (TextMate). I’m not entirely new to vim but my vim-foo is limited and I’m certainly not proficient enough at it to make vim my full time editor.
Anyway, a few things I needed to figure out quick to make my stay in vim a little more comfortable was some basic setting to make it feel a bit more like home and mac the move from emacs-like editors a little less jarring. Line numbers, syntax coloring and mouse movements will certainly help.
So in my .vimrc file I added the following lines
set mouse=a
syntax on
set number
That feels a little more like home. And don’t worry, I will never be dependent on the mouse, I just need it while I get used to moving around.
iWork For iPhone/iPod touch Users
“Apple® today announced that its groundbreaking iWork® productivity apps, Keynote®, Pages® and Numbers®, are now available for iPhone® and iPod touch®, as well as iPad®. Created for the Mac® and then completely redesigned for iOS and Apple’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface, Keynote, Pages and Numbers allow you to create and share stunning presentations, beautifully formatted documents and powerful spreadsheets on the go. iWork apps are available on the App Store™ for $9.99 each to new users and as a free update for existing iWork for iPad customers.” — via Apple – Press Info – Apple iWork Now Available For iPhone & iPod touch Users.
Barcode Producer – Barcode Software for Mac – Barcode Generator
“Barcode Producer 6 creates barcode graphics for retail packages, books, stickers, and more. Design, customize, then send finished EPS graphics right to Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop.The award-winning standard in Mac barcode software has never been better.”
via Barcode Producer – Barcode Software for Mac – Barcode Generator.
Creep in my neighborhood
From Waterloo Regional Police Services
Link: http://www.wrps.on.ca/news/incident-reports-51
Incident # 11-020504
Type : Suspicious Vehicle
SNOWDROP CRT, KITCHENER
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating two separate reports of a suspicious vehicle.
The first occurred Thursday January 27, 2011 at approximately 8am on Activa Avenue where an unknown male in a green car asked two young boys if they wanted to see interior of his car. The boys declined and continued on their way, later reporting the incident to their parents who contacted police.
The second incident occurred Friday January 28 2011 at approximately 1pm at the plaza located at 700 Strasburg Road where a young female was asked if she wanted a ride by a similar male. She did not respond and continued on to her destination later reporting the incident to her parents who contacted police.
The vehicle is described as an older model small four door sedan, green in color with lightly tinted windows and some rust. Suspect is described as a white male, late 30′s, tall, clean shaven, short brown hair, long face, wearing red and white jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519 650 8500 ext. 4499.
Almost Christmas
So today is the first official day of the kids Christmas Holidays. Looking forward to some relaxing family time. I go pick up my son from the airport tomorrow. We have a Christmas dinner afterwards. We have family coming on Monday. Shopping on Tuesday. Play date on Wednesday and Thursday. Party on Friday, Christmas on Saturday. Drop son off on Sunday…
Did I say relaxing?
Lisa Dawn Kruszynski R.N. Obituary by Toronto Star
Lisa Dawn Kruszynski R.N. Obituary: View Lisa Kruszynskis Obituary by Toronto Star.
Lisa Dawn Kruszynski R.N.
KRUSZYNSKI, Lisa Dawn (nèe Proud) – R.N., BScN At the young age of 36, passed suddenly at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto, on November 3, 2010. Today an Angel was taken away from us far too soon. A wife, daughter, sister, mother, granddaughter, sister- in-law, niece, cousin, and friend to all. Lisa has always been a caregiver, and even as she passes she has chosen to give the gift of life to others through organ donation. Through her life, Lisa has always provided support and care to everyone she met or knew. From working as an ER nurse, to her days in Public Health, she has always put others first. Lisa is survived by her husband Jason, daughter Breeann and son Andrew. Loving parents Judy and Al, Murray and Carol. brother Justin and sister-in-law Katrina. Mother and father-in-law Ray and Irma, brother-in-law Darren, sister-in-law Lisa, sister- in-law Lauren. Nana Doreen, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins that loved her very much. Lisa would light up every room she would enter, and having her around made any event all the more special. Our family will never be the same without you Lisa. Lisa has made her family very proud, and has accomplished so much in her 36 years. She has instilled exemplary values into her children, and has given them the type of start that everyone could only envy. We are heartbroken and devastated, but can only believe that she is in a better place with God. Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Dixie Cemetery and Crematorium, 737 Dundas Street East, Mississauga.http://mississaugafuneral.com/ servicelocations/stjohnsdixie.html The Funeral Service will commence on Monday, November 8th, at 12 p.m., with onsite reception to follow until 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Lisa’s name, or sign your organ donor card.
Lisa Proud Kruszynski
It’s true, you don’t know what you have until it’s gone. An old dear friend of mine passed away this week. It was sudden, unexpected. And it hurts. A lot.
In high school there was a small group of 5 that were inseparable — two girls and three boys. We took classes together, we studied together, we partied together… when one got kicked out of the house for teenage trouble making, the rest of us would take turns giving shelter. It was a teenage support group to help us all get through in one piece.
She was the strong one. The stable one. The one we all strived to be like.
In high school the teachers referred to her and I as soul mates, Frick and Frack, Tweedledee and Tweedledum… That made us laugh. We weren’t romantically involved. We used to fight like cats and dogs… brother and sister. But the teachers were right in a way, we were inseparable. All 5 of us were inseparable. Until after high school.
We all headed for college. The boys drifted one way and the girls drifted the other with always a, “Let’s get together for coffee soon,” or as the years rolled on, “Let’s make a play date for the kids.”
Fifteen or more years passed like that with little more then the odd chance encounter with the girls. The girls were tight still. The boys are still tight. The support group had done it’s job. We all grew up, too busy, family life, jobs… This shouldn’t happen between friends.
She was the strong one. The stable one. The one we all strived to be like.
And she’s gone. I hate this.
So many coffee dates come to naught and now they’ll never be.
So many “someday we’ll get together”, that someday we’ll never see.
We think we have forever so we never cherish here.
And now that you’re so far away I hate that you’re not near.
AM, AM, BC and WB is missing LP. Rest in peace. :,(
Happy Mother’s Day 2010
## My Mom Is the Best ##
My Mom is **RILE** special! My Mom gevs me nice clos. My mom would huge me and kiss me if I got hrt. I love my mom. she is the best. I love, love, love, love, love her. If I cant sleep on a school night my mom would let me woch a little bet of tv but not all the time. she is the best mom in the yunevrs!!!!!!!!