I called the Nook help line today to learn how to import pictures from my PC to the Nook Tablet. I connected with a nice young (I think) man who guided me through the process.
It's Nook’s own version of the 12-steps. At least that’s how long it took to get one picture into the Nook. If I'm serous about putting pictures onto the device it's going to take time. Not sure it's worth it.
Nevertheless, my wife wants pictures of our grandchildren and great grandchildren on it, and maybe some other family members, and so we will be very selective.
Here's an interesting part of the process. Naturally, you have to connect your Nook to the PC via a USB port to import the photos. But in order to see them on the Nook, you have to disconnect from the PC. I thought this was unnecessary and maybe they'll fix that on the next upgrade.
In any case, it's one more step for the muddler into the increasingly complex modern world.
What will we trip over next?
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
I am Thrilled
At last, my wife has found something that draws her to the PC's keyboard. She has discovered the delight of sending e-greeting cards from the website of jacquielawson.com.
I'm not trying to drum up business for this commercial website I'm just saying that their offerings are so unusual and engaging that for the first time I'm not hearing, ”could you send a card to...” She wants to do it herself.
I'm encouraged this might lead her to further use of the computer. She already plays Words with Friends on our Nook. She even plays both sides of a game with me. And she let's me win.
We were introduced to the Lawson site by friends who sent us a beautiful thank you note via that site. We liked it so much we signed up for a year's subscription. All the cards you can send for $12. Hard to beat that.
We were in the supermarket this afternoon buying old fashioned greeting cards (we still have to send and/or deliver some ourselves) and some were over $4. For the price of three of those we have a year's supply on line.
If you play your cards right you may be hearing from us via the Lawson route.
I'm not trying to drum up business for this commercial website I'm just saying that their offerings are so unusual and engaging that for the first time I'm not hearing, ”could you send a card to...” She wants to do it herself.
I'm encouraged this might lead her to further use of the computer. She already plays Words with Friends on our Nook. She even plays both sides of a game with me. And she let's me win.
We were introduced to the Lawson site by friends who sent us a beautiful thank you note via that site. We liked it so much we signed up for a year's subscription. All the cards you can send for $12. Hard to beat that.
We were in the supermarket this afternoon buying old fashioned greeting cards (we still have to send and/or deliver some ourselves) and some were over $4. For the price of three of those we have a year's supply on line.
If you play your cards right you may be hearing from us via the Lawson route.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Lost in Transmission
I had a long “live chat” with a FIOS person this morning. It's not really “live” in that you're actually talking with someone. You're texting a service rep and he or she texts back. That's what they call “live chat.”
I don't know where he was texting me from but I don't think we understood each other. I was complaining about the DVR schedule guide not allowing sufficient recording time for sports events and he ran diagnostics on my Set Top Box, which was working fine.
In any case, we had a very cordial back-and-forth on line and some day I'll figure out who the right person is to discuss FIOS's scheduling practices.
In any case, I programmed my DVR to record tonight's Knicks-Kings game, adding an extra 30 minutes to the record time. Turned out to be a blowout so I stopped recording before the end time.
I learn slowly.
I don't know where he was texting me from but I don't think we understood each other. I was complaining about the DVR schedule guide not allowing sufficient recording time for sports events and he ran diagnostics on my Set Top Box, which was working fine.
In any case, we had a very cordial back-and-forth on line and some day I'll figure out who the right person is to discuss FIOS's scheduling practices.
In any case, I programmed my DVR to record tonight's Knicks-Kings game, adding an extra 30 minutes to the record time. Turned out to be a blowout so I stopped recording before the end time.
I learn slowly.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
FIOS Loses Lin’s Win
So I found the Knicks on TV tonight and programmed the DVR to record the game against Toronto while I watched other programs.
I checked into the Knicks-Raptors game from time to time. It was not impressive, particularly in the first half. Jeremy Lin was listless and the Raptors were rapturous.
So I switched to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show and got involved there while the DVR was doing its thing with the game. It just wasn’t doing it enough.
Before I knew it the DVR ended but not the game. Once again FIOS programmed a sporting event for less than the usual playing time. They do this consistently with sporting events and it should stop.
Anxious to find out the outcome, I went on line to discover that Lin hit a 3-point basket with less than a second on the clock to win the game. The Legend Grows, along with my frustration with FIOS.
I wasn’t crazy about the Pekingese winning Best of Show, either. I was rooting for the blue Terrier.
As Shakespeare might say (but I seriously doubt it) tonight’s show was “Lin’s Labor’s Lost.”
I checked into the Knicks-Raptors game from time to time. It was not impressive, particularly in the first half. Jeremy Lin was listless and the Raptors were rapturous.
So I switched to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show and got involved there while the DVR was doing its thing with the game. It just wasn’t doing it enough.
Before I knew it the DVR ended but not the game. Once again FIOS programmed a sporting event for less than the usual playing time. They do this consistently with sporting events and it should stop.
Anxious to find out the outcome, I went on line to discover that Lin hit a 3-point basket with less than a second on the clock to win the game. The Legend Grows, along with my frustration with FIOS.
I wasn’t crazy about the Pekingese winning Best of Show, either. I was rooting for the blue Terrier.
As Shakespeare might say (but I seriously doubt it) tonight’s show was “Lin’s Labor’s Lost.”
Monday, February 13, 2012
Looking for Lin
I can't remember the last time I checked the TV listings to see if the Knicks were playing. But I did it today, caught in the curiosity about a new face breathing some excitement into a long dormant franchise.
Of course, they weren't playing tonight so we'll just have to wait a day or two.
I'm referring to the unheralded emergence of Jeremy Lin as the starting point guard who has ignited a modest winning streak for the New York basketball team. If you're interested in that sort of thing you don't need me to tell you about him. I want to tell you about my Knicks.
My era as a died-in-the-wool Knicks fan goes back to the 1969-70 NBA champs with Captain Willis Reed at center, Walt Frazier and Dick Barnett at the guards and Bill Bradley and Dave DeBusschere at forwards, with Mike Riordan coming off the bench. A few years later Barnett ceded his role to Earl Monroe and Riordan's went to Phil Jackson.
But they still played Coach Red Holzman's move-without-the-ball, hit-the-open-man team basketball. That's how we learned it in the Bronx schoolyards and tried to play it three-on-three. Or even two-on-two. We never had enough for a real five-man game.
The Los Angeles Lakers of Magic Johnson and the Boston Celtics of Larry Bird played that way, too, but, hey, they weren't New York teams. I watched them anyway because they played the kind of game I admire.
(Disclosure: I've become a big fan of women's collegiate basketball because they, too, play the team game rather than the power game.)
So, after a long sojourn in the doldrums, I'm back to the Knicks. I hope the Lin kid makes it. He's off to a great start and he's sparked renewed interest in our local team. It's fun to watch something new.
I'll be checking those listing.
Of course, they weren't playing tonight so we'll just have to wait a day or two.
I'm referring to the unheralded emergence of Jeremy Lin as the starting point guard who has ignited a modest winning streak for the New York basketball team. If you're interested in that sort of thing you don't need me to tell you about him. I want to tell you about my Knicks.
My era as a died-in-the-wool Knicks fan goes back to the 1969-70 NBA champs with Captain Willis Reed at center, Walt Frazier and Dick Barnett at the guards and Bill Bradley and Dave DeBusschere at forwards, with Mike Riordan coming off the bench. A few years later Barnett ceded his role to Earl Monroe and Riordan's went to Phil Jackson.
But they still played Coach Red Holzman's move-without-the-ball, hit-the-open-man team basketball. That's how we learned it in the Bronx schoolyards and tried to play it three-on-three. Or even two-on-two. We never had enough for a real five-man game.
The Los Angeles Lakers of Magic Johnson and the Boston Celtics of Larry Bird played that way, too, but, hey, they weren't New York teams. I watched them anyway because they played the kind of game I admire.
(Disclosure: I've become a big fan of women's collegiate basketball because they, too, play the team game rather than the power game.)
So, after a long sojourn in the doldrums, I'm back to the Knicks. I hope the Lin kid makes it. He's off to a great start and he's sparked renewed interest in our local team. It's fun to watch something new.
I'll be checking those listing.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Charter Members
My wife and I are charter members of the 99% but the only thing we occupy is our modest home in Verona, NJ.
Our status was certified once again today as we began preparing our 2011 income tax return. The numbers don't lie. We're tucked safely in the pack. In a land of more than 300 million people it's nice to know you're not alone.
We don't feel sorry for the 1%. They can buy plenty of company (or companies) and probably do. We don't have a battery of tax lawyers and accountants to pore over our return to see how much tax we can avoid.
We've been using the same accountant since the mid-60's. We've grown old together. It's a comfortable relationship even though we see each other once a year. I emailed him today with a question and I'm sure we'll be talking soon to set up our annual tax meeting.
We'll go over family news and discuss the state of the world and eventually get around to doing our tax return. It's not very complicated and doesn't take very long. Sometimes we get a refund, other times we pay.
Taxes are always controversial. And like everyone else we'd like to see reforms. We're just not holding our breath until it happens.
Our status was certified once again today as we began preparing our 2011 income tax return. The numbers don't lie. We're tucked safely in the pack. In a land of more than 300 million people it's nice to know you're not alone.
We don't feel sorry for the 1%. They can buy plenty of company (or companies) and probably do. We don't have a battery of tax lawyers and accountants to pore over our return to see how much tax we can avoid.
We've been using the same accountant since the mid-60's. We've grown old together. It's a comfortable relationship even though we see each other once a year. I emailed him today with a question and I'm sure we'll be talking soon to set up our annual tax meeting.
We'll go over family news and discuss the state of the world and eventually get around to doing our tax return. It's not very complicated and doesn't take very long. Sometimes we get a refund, other times we pay.
Taxes are always controversial. And like everyone else we'd like to see reforms. We're just not holding our breath until it happens.
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