Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, Twerking
Because it’s Friday. Jay-Z mentions Miley Cyrus’ twerking in his new release Somewhereinamerica. Here’s a good run down provided by Business Insider (which I find an odd source of this info).
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Burned by OverDrive (Again)
Ugh, OverDrive why do I believe you? I was bamboozled in 2010, but I figured after three years, things have to be better. Nope.
Clicking on the graphic on a computer works as expected. Now, try it on a mobile device like an iPad. Well you say, if OverDrive is involved then you need the OverDrive app. Okay, fine. I installed it and also authorized book downloads with an Adobe account. I selected the Hawaii State Public Library System as a library in OverDrive. I used my library card ID to log in. Clicking on the Disney Digital Book graphic, I’m welcomed with this message:
We’re sorry, but we are unable to display the page requested.
What?! Why? I called the Hawaii library and engaged them on Facebook and learned why. These books are in a proprietary Disney Online book format, not ePub or Mobi, and seemingly, this format requires Adobe Flash. And yes, Adobe Flash and Apple iOS devices don’t get along.
Okay, okay so maybe it’s not OverDrive’s fault and more Disney’s oversight using a non-standard eBook format. But still, my expectations are disappointed.
Las Vegas Does Not Call You or Me
No, Las Vegas doesn’t just simply call you or me. So if you receive calls from 702-815-7601, don’t answer. They’re bogus, but these telemarketers are relentless.
Made using Imgur’s new meme generator.
Call It a Comeback
Sorry, LL Cool J, but this indeed is a comeback with Twinkies returning to the shelves in mid-July. Heck, even the boxes will be emblazoned with the phrase:
The Sweetest Comeback In The History Of Ever
So go ahead and indulge on those Twinkies you stockpiled. Don’t worry about that 45-day expiration window – still good, especially when stirring coffee.
Jay-Z Favoring the Samsung Galaxy
Well, there goes the iPhone/iOS hip hop neighborhood. Jay-Z has a new release dropping on July 4, and if you’re a Samsung Galaxy device kind of music lover, then you can download Magna Carta Holy Grail for free. Using the Magna Carta Holy Grail app, the first million Galaxy users can partake of the Holy Grail.
Go to http://magnacartahol​ygrail.com for more info.
How Does This Complete the Look?!
Checking out Nordstrom’s half-yearly sale online, I saw these Nike LunarRidge OMS sneaker/boots. They’re kinda interesting, matching up the outdoors with Nike Lunar technology. They’re even more appealing at 33% off, but alas, common sizes are sold out.
Scrolling down on the shoe’s page, Nordstrom.com recommend this to “complete the look.” Really? I don’t understand how Nike Combat Core boxer briefs finishes off the look of the LunarRidge. Perhaps both the LunarRidge and Core briefs follow the description of “Breathable mesh panels allow for maximum cooling…” I don’t know what else could be common factors. I mean the colors of the shoes and boxers don’t even match!
Are There Warning Labels on Shoyu?
I never looked before, but are there warning labels on bottles of shoyu? No, not those nutritional labels, but labels stating that too much soy sauce could be lethal.
What Are Facebook Ads Telling Me?
On Facebook, I’ve been seeing these ads repeatedly over on the right sidebar. What are these ads telling me about my tastes and shopping habits?
SharePoint 2010 Event versus Reservation Content Types
For every good thing that SharePoint 2010 brings to the table, seemingly it equals itself out with something wrong. Case in point is the new Group Calendar site feature in SP2010. Activating this site feature brings a new way to handle events and reserving resources for the events. This is a very good thing.
Now for the bad part. Activating the reservations, enables new SharePoint content types of “Reservations” and “Schedule and Reservations.” These supplement the default content type of “Event.” On their own, the Reservations and Schedule and Reservations content types add useful functionality commonly associated with dealing with events. But try and view them on a simple calendar view. You can’t.
The graphical calendar view is limited to showing content types of Events. You cannot extend or modify the view to also display Reservations or Schedule and Reservations.
I found two workarounds for this lameness. I’m not quite following this workaround, but I think this is relying on SharePoint not cleaning up after itself. Once the reservations function is enabled to add the new content types then the reservations function is disabled. Then you set the default content type to Reservations (from Event). I guess this default impacts what is displayed in a Calendar view? Not sure.
I understand this second workaround better where the columns/fields that distinguish Reservation content types are copied into the Event content type. So in essence, we’re mimicking the Reservation type. But since Event content types display in Calendars then we get the best of both. You still have to disable the Group Calendar feature however.
Where Titans Once Stood
It’s somewhat saddening to see these locations vacated and boarded up. Both stores were long time tenants at their respective shopping malls, Sears at Ala Moana and Cinnabon at Kahala Mall. Now, both are mere shells of these ancient titans.
Old Spock Versus New Spock (in an Audi)
Need to smile this morning Trekkie fans? Watch this Audi commercial pitting old Spock (Leonard Nimoy) against new Spock (Zachary Quinto) in friendly competitions. And wait for it at the 1:58 mark.
Fascinating!!
Thanks to the Kickstartin’ Eri for the tip.
Signs of Hawaii: What Goes Up
While driving on the H3 headed town bound, you may notice this sign on the underside support pillars of the freeway.
It’s hard to notice while zipping along the H3, but if you’re slowed by traffic then you have a better chance of seeing the sign. Not exactly sure what it says, but it looks like “What goes up must be down.” I don’t know how this sign made it up there and so I don’t know if it’ll come down.