My Android (HTC J One) suddenly stopped playing videos when I clicked on Facebook links that went directly to a video. I could play videos from links to websites, but not from links to videos. Here is how I fixed this problem. I closed the Facebook app and opened the...
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Criminalization of Illegal Downloading in Japan
There has been surprisingly little fanfare to welcome the new “criminalization of illegal downloading” laws that came into effect in Japan today (October 1, 2012). I thought I would share some of what I have learned about this law. First of all, what is being criminalized is illegal downloading of...
Continue reading...Ed Gives Everyday Looper Thumbs Up
I love this guy! I wonder if he has released an album…
Continue reading...Holy T-Cophony
I really like this guy’s sound and technique. I would have bought his album (which is available here), but I don’t like the other music on top of his playing. I hope he releases an album of just himself.
Continue reading...Convert VOB to MPG without Software
Videos that are stored on DVDs are often in VOB format. If you want to be able to store the VOB file on your computer as a more versatile MPG file (in mpeg format), just copy the file to your hard disk and change the extension of the file from...
Continue reading...It's Not Over 'Til it's Over
This is why it is important not to give up. I think some people will stop watching once the calf seems to have met its fate, but keep in mind that I am far too soft to watch a video that ends in a dead animal.
Continue reading...Triangle Bandage Origami
I’ve done lots of first aid courses in the past, but this is the first time that I have been taught how to fold one of those triangular bandages in origami style. I am pretty sure they don’t teach it the same way in Canada. Here, I have my able...
Continue reading...Uncle Tom is Back
If you liked his Willi Waller 2006, you will love his LCD Shovel 2007. It always takes me a few tries to understand what he is saying, but it’s fun to keep trying.
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