Category Archives: Services

App Review: Axis 360 (1 star)

Posted on May 29, 2018 by mossjon314159

Application: Axis 360 (version 3.7.3 released 4/9/2018) Developer/Published: Baker & Taylor Platform: Android (version 7.0) Device: Samsung Galaxy S7 Rating: 1 star When it comes to Android apps that purport to provide me access to the digital resources of my … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Star, Mutterings, Products, Ratings, Reviews, Services | Tagged android apps, audiobooks, library resources, listening | 1 Comment

A Dozen Years of DVD Home Delivery Ends

Posted on July 12, 2017 by mossjon314159

I am one step closer to cutting the cord. Last month, after nearly a dozen years of DVD home delivery, I switched to a streaming-only Netflix account. I joined Netflix in November 2005, before streaming was available, originally opting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Movies and Television Shows, Musings, Services | Tagged animated movies, dvds, Netflix, Netflix streaming, television series | 1 Comment

Lansing Community Library Snack & Chat Tonight

Posted on November 3, 2015 by mossjon314159

http://www.lansing.ks.us/CivicAlerts/#1331_SingleEntryView The Lansing Community Library is hosting its first “Snack and Chat” on Tues., Nov.3 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Library, 730 1st Terr. This new quarterly event gives community members an opportunity to meet with the Library … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Books, Family, Musings, Reading, Reviewing, Seasons, Services | Tagged books, libraries, library programs, reading | Leave a comment

Article: California law says companies can’t punish customers who post negative reviews

Posted on September 10, 2014 by mossjon314159

California law says companies can’t punish customers who post negative reviews http://gigaom.com/2014/09/10/california-law-says-companies-cant-punish-customers-who-post-negative-reviews/ Huzzah for California consumers! Hopefully the other states in the union will quickly follow suit.

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Article: Chromecast turns one: why this small streaming stick became such a big deal

Posted on July 24, 2014 by mossjon314159

Chromecast turns one: why this small streaming stick became such a big deal http://gigaom.com/2014/07/24/chromecast-turns-one-why-this-small-streaming-stick-became-such-a-big-deal/ Happy Birthday Chromecast! Best $35 I ever spent. I’m looking forward to the updates promised in the article above. Posted from WordPress for Android via my … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadband, Information Technology, Internet, Movies and Television Shows, Musings, Products, Services | Tagged chromecast, entertainment, google, movies, Netflix, tv, YouTube | Leave a comment

Article: Finally, A Way To Find Movies Worth Watching On Netflix

Posted on July 10, 2014 by mossjon314159

Finally, A Way To Find Movies Worth Watching On Netflix http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/09/finally-a-way-to-find-movies-worth-watching-on-netflix/?ncid=rss I’ll give this site a try this weekend. This is exactly why i don’t like Netflix streaming: I am not going to waste my time slogging through the slush … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Information Technology, Movies and Television Shows, Mutterings, Services | Tagged movies, Netflix streaming | 3 Comments

Video: The Problem with Facebook

Posted on February 9, 2014 by mossjon314159

Thanks to one of my astronomy Facebook friends, I watched a video on Faster Than Light Travel (don’t get your hopes up) by Veritasium (an element of truth), which led me to this excellent post on the Problem with Facebook:

Posted in Astronomy, Mathematics, Mutterings, Reviews, Science, Services, STEM, Technology | Tagged advertising, astronomy, Facebook, mathematics, science, YouTube | Leave a comment

Devoted GM fan gets the ride of a lifetime at Fairfax plant – KansasCity.com

Posted on December 4, 2013 by mossjon314159

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/12/03/4667087/devoted-gm-fan-gets-the-ride-of.html 84 years young. Why do I get teary-eyed over these types of articles? Read all the way to the last sentence and then maybe you’ll understand. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. … Continue reading →

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Article: Netflix Overhauls Its TV Interface To Create A Seamless Experience Across Connected Devices

Posted on November 13, 2013 by mossjon314159

Netflix Overhauls Its TV Interface To Create A Seamless Experience Across Connected Devices http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/11/13/netflix-overhauls-tv-interface-seeks-seamless-experience-users-across-connected-devices/ This will be interesting to try out with the Chromecast. Posted from WordPress for Android via my Samsung smartphone. Please excuse any misspellings. Ciao, Jon