We all know what that means.
It is NOT Wednesday.
Carry on.
Mike Williams
European 21st Century Dictators
or The European Union — either title fits. This morning 9 to 5 Mac posted a story about the standards that Netflix and Amazon Prime Video will have to meet in order to be able to function in the European economy.
Streaming video services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video will soon have to ensure that at least 30% of the programming offered in Europe is produced in EU countries …
via 9 to 5 Mac
The rules and regulations they create are enormous and ridiculous. If we are lucky, Netflix will throw its hands up and say that it is monetarily not worth the effort and pull out of Europe. That is my hope.
Labor Day!
Most folks celebrate Labor Day by not working. For the last several years, our company has had to work on Labor Day.
Not this year.
I get the opportunity to be off and write scathing articles about whatever the fonk I want. I started a short story about a young boy versus the universe and a cookie jar. Perhaps, I’ll finish the first draft.
Saturday, I ripped out all of the cabling in the office and re-ran everything. I ended up with a boxful of cabling that I obviously didn’t need. I probably should have done that years ago. I was most happy to resurrect the Heineken sign that I’ve had for about seven years.
It is YOU
I’m happy that the author of this article is annoyed and my only regret is that I can make her MORE annoyed. Her annoyance is annoying to me.
Poor…poor…snowflake.
And for the record, I’m pretty sure that it isn’t driving EVERYONE crazy. I am not. Therefore, the EVERYONE argument is null and void.
Apple’s iOS 12 beta is driving everyone crazy
We would if we could, Apple.It’s not the end of the world, of course — a quick tap on “close” and the notification disappears — but it sure is annoying, and doesn’t really fill anyone with great hopes for a smooth roll out when the update becomes available generally.
via Engadget
This isn't annoying. Nope, not at all. Pops up after every unlock (and there's no actual update). pic.twitter.com/BgHzmU8Y3r
— Matt Brian (@m4tt) August 31, 2018
Random Twitter
Some things I found interesting on Twitter this morning…
The galaxy fortnite skin is so worth buying a $1,300 Note 9 🤷🏼♀️
— Justine Ezarik (@ijustine) August 30, 2018
Simply wanted to let you know that I love you ❤️
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) August 30, 2018
I want to thank the men and women of the 42 Detective Squad, Bronx Homicide and all who worked on the murder case of Lisa Marie Velasquez. Your collective efforts led to those responsible for her murder. Two perpetrators are now in custody. #Bronx @NYPDnews @NYPDChiefofDept pic.twitter.com/LBTKQawoNW
— Chief Dermot F. Shea (@NYPDDetectives) August 30, 2018
First day of freshman year vs. first day of senior year pic.twitter.com/aiUb67BlQ3
— Funny Or Die (@funnyordie) August 30, 2018
Reuters Gets Me
LONDON (Reuters) – Fans of Michael Jackson honored the “King of Pop” on what would have been his 60th birthday on Wednesday by gathering at a temporary monument in the shape of a crown erected in his honor in London.
Story is here.
Mystery of Little Feet
These were found on the floor in our work area. I think this is hilarious. I mean, what happened to the rest of it? WHAT was the rest of it? Why were only the feet left behind?
Golden Rules of Parenting
- Teach your children to NOT be victims.
- Teach your children to be fiercely independent/interdependent.
- Allow them to discover their own spirtuality.
- Teach your children to be responsible for their own actions.
If you do those three things, your child will grow up to be an exceptional person.
Update: The last entry was suggested to me by a co-worker so I added it to the list. I think my original thought process was to assume that this dovetailed into number 2. She did not agree and looking back at it, she is probably correct.
Weekend Crap
It has been a sad weekend.
- John McCain died.
- Neil Simon died.
- The show “The Big Bang Theory” is finally ending and the folks at The Guardian couldn’t be happier.
The US network CBS has announced that the 12th series of The Big Bang Theory will be the last, apparently because Jim Parsons was finally ready to leave the show. Producers have promised an “epic creative close” when the series ends in May. After that, The Big Bang Theory will be dead, and nobody will be sad.
via The Guardian
“We are forever grateful to our fans for their support of The #BigBangTheory during the past twelve seasons…" pic.twitter.com/OWIHsICi6e
— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) August 22, 2018
