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Lori

100 Movies in 2012 | 145 Movies in 2010/2011 | 100 Movies in 2009  |  100 Movies in 2008 - Have we seen the same movies?

500 TV Episodes in 2008, Part 2 - Do you think I watch enough tv? Just check out my tally.

40 Books in 2012 | 40 Books in 2011 | 30 Books in 2009  |  30 Books in 2008 - I need to do more active reading.

Digital Scrapbook 2011 - See what I've done this year.

Meme of Squee - Respond with a topic starting with one of the 26 letters in the English alphabet and hear what I have to say about it.

Resource Post - Find out where I get my screencaps/pictures, brushes, fonts, and textures. Mood theme credits.

Master Fic List - Come and see what I've written.

Awards/Banners - Icontest banners and fanlistings.

 
 
Current Mood: accomplishedaccomplished
 
 
Lori
16 May 2012 @ 03:46 pm
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My life has been pretty dull but dull is better than drama filled. I've been watching plenty of TV, so new shows (at least to me) and some of my favorite episodes of others. I've been disappointed by some of the upfronts that have come out and some of the cancelled shows weren't surprising but still disappointing.

I remember when Grimm was first starting and I was excited about it because of Russell Hornsby but then I never watched it. I don't really know why I didn't watch it but I wanted to. Anyway, I watched 20 episodes in one weekend and I love this show. I can't believe the season finale is here this week.

Watched the first episode of Misfits, it has a interesting premise. Will have to see if I really like it after watching the first season, it's only 6 episodes.
 
 
Current Mood: coldcold
Current Music: tv: general hospital
 
 
Lori
03 May 2012 @ 09:40 pm
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I want to wish [info]bm_shipper and [info]brightlady_83 a happy belated birthday.
 
 
Current Mood: goodgood
Current Music: tv: touch
 
 
Lori
19 April 2012 @ 12:43 am
Ringer 'I'm The Good Twin' )

I have all these feelings about the season finale of Psych but they're not quite coherent. I'm working my way to rewatching the episode - the next season can't get here soon enough.

Y'ALL EUREKA CAME BACK.
 
 
Current Mood: sleepysleepy
Current Music: tv: detroit tigers vs. kansas city royals
 
 
Lori
06 April 2012 @ 12:58 am
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My face hurt so much after Bones on Monday. I did love the parallel to Booth's mythology (in Brennan's words).

Next year, I'm going to have to take a different route in what I give up for Lent because I'm causing harm to myself. Last year, I gave up pop and that caused massive headaches and grouchiness. This year, I gave up pop, again but now with all the massive intake of water (at least a gallon/day) I've been trying to drown myself. It took 35 days for the nurse in the house to realize my hands weren't swelling from salt intake but from too much water.


Three )
 
 
Current Mood: goodgood
Current Music: tv: everybody loves raymond
 
 
Lori
Originally posted by [info]bm_shipper at U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [info]pfodge at U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [info]geckoholic at U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012
Originally posted by [info]lk737 at All U.S. Internet Providers will be policing downloads by July 12, 2012

According to this article, dated March 15, 2012:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/webnews/major-isps-turn-into-copyright-police-by-july-says-riaa/

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

Fox news confirms this:
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/17/us-isps-become-copyright-cops-starting-july-12/

Youtube video explaining this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5OG0R-yS-c



ETA: Petition for RIAA and the Obama Administration: Stop ISPs from launching a massive copyright spying scheme this July 12th
 
 
Lori
17 March 2012 @ 09:16 pm
This beautiful summer-like weather has been so nice. It's been awhile since it has been nice on St. Patrick's Day here. Also I'm so glad to no longer have to wear a coat/hoodie, I don't like long sleeves.

About three days ago, I sent a help request to EA for charging me twice for a set I bought for The Sims 3. I was frustrated that no one was responding to my email after two day, when they claim to answer them in 24 hours. So I was checking to see if there was a response today and there wasn't one. I was about to send another email when a live rep. would be available in 5 minutes, so I put in my number and waited for the call. The guy was helpful and refunded my money. Now I know to go straight for the phone call instead of dealing with email correspondence.

I spent some time outside in my garden, getting some of the weeds out. I'm going to get a sifter to get the rocks out of the soil because there are too many. I still have to get the hill in the garden, it has so dry wood that needs to come out. Today I saw something red growing there, so I have to find out what that is.

Woke up this morning with a knot on my jaw. It feels like a goose egg when you get hit hard but I don't remember fighting with myself. lol

Last night I started watching The Killing.
 
 
Current Mood: happyhappy
Current Music: tv: god, the devil & bob
 
 
Lori
28 February 2012 @ 11:26 pm
Originally posted by [info]anjak_j at Google Privacy Issues: Web History
If you are going to do this, you need to do it before March 1st. It has been said that users will not be able to do anything about this after that date.

With reference to Google's policy changes and how everything you do with your Google account will be tied together into their super-cauldron of information, you will probably want to clear your Google Web History out - if you turned that feature on - before month's end. After that, you won't be able to clear it, and everything you search for will be connected with your account.

To check settings and/or clear out your Web History:

1. Go to Google. If you aren't signed in already, do so.
2. In the top right-hand corner you'll find your email address or name, perhaps an icon if you have a Plus account, and a little downward facing arrow. Click on the arrow and a menu will pop up.
3. Click to 'Account Settings'. This will take you to a page called 'Accounts'. (If you have a Plus account, you might go via a Plus sign-in page.)
4. Scroll down to a section called 'Services'. Here you'll find an option called 'View, enable, or disable web history', which has a link next to it. Click on the link.
5. If you never turned web history on, you'll get a page asking if you want to turn this service on. Just click 'No Thanks' and all is good. If you did turn it on, you should have a list of your searches. At the top there is a button that says 'Remove All History'. Click this and follow the instructions which will remove all items from your Web History and pause the feature so nothing else will be added in future.


Also, you can completely remove Web History as a service from your account by clicking THIS LINK, checking the tick-box and confirming you want to remove Web History. To be safe, it is probably best to do the steps above first to remove any history that might have already been collected.


 
 
Current Music: tv: the simpsons
 
 
Lori
18 February 2012 @ 01:46 am
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Yea, so the library was a bust for the books I need. Had to break down and by the whole trilogy so I can have it in my hot little hands. I checked out Barnes & Noble since it's the only bookstore around it was $30 online but in the store it was $54. I want to know who would pay almost two times the price because I would understand a $5 difference but that was ridiculous. My books should be here hopefully on Thursday.

I also need to finish last week's Downton Abbey, I would have been done earlier in the week but I got distracted by a book and then I had to take everything out of the kitchen cabinets (found things one the top shelves that I forgot I owned) so they could be sprayed.

Can't wait for The Walking Dead Sunday. I'm loving what's going on with Rick.

Note to self: Check flash drive for icon from WGA strike era.
 
 
Current Mood: hothot
Current Music: tv: rugrats
 
 
Lori
16 February 2012 @ 02:47 am
I just finished The Hunger Games and I need the next two books like breathing. Looks like a trip to the library for a new card is in order and hopefully they have the next book.

Besides reading for most of my free time, I was also taking everything out of the cabinets. Now my shoulders are sore from all the reaching up high.
 
 
Current Mood: soresore
Current Music: adele: rolling in the deep