Topic: THE MUSE RESPONDS (Read 3684 times)

KevinH · « **Reply #90 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:33:06 PM »

Quote from: Laura on January 09, 2017, 04:30:12 PM

Good evening. DR Kerry is set to go home tomorrow!

Great news, DR Laura!

KevinH · « **Reply #91 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:33:14 PM »

Page 4!

Jane · « **Reply #92 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:41:43 PM »

Quote from: Laura on January 09, 2017, 04:30:12 PM

Good evening. DR Kerry is set to go home tomorrow!

YEA!

Jane · « **Reply #93 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:41:55 PM »

Did he receive my card?

Jane · « **Reply #94 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:44:14 PM »

Does anyone have the Hiya app on their iPhone? Keith has it on his Samsung and it seems to work well. I have begun receiving spam calls and am thinking of installing the app.

KevinH · « **Reply #95 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:53:17 PM »

Vibes for DR Ron!

Jane · « **Reply #96 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:53:41 PM »

I posted my last question and then checked on what is happening at FB. Interesting timing after asking here about an app....my Canadian friend said
"Oh my gosh, CBC Marketplace has a segment right now on "What you need to know about your Smart Phone" ... holy smokes it is ALARMING what you give up when you say yes to aps. Where they heck is my "Razor" phone ... I'm going back to "pre-smart phone" times. And there is a hacker convention in Las Vegas!! Who knew. And it's massive. It's a freaking convention for hackers!! A convention!! WOW .... mind blown"

Laura · « **Reply #97 on:** January 09, 2017, 04:55:51 PM »

I have no interest in having a smart phone. "They" get too much personal info that way. Plus, if you lose it, someone can access ALL your information that you have on it, like banking info, medical info, etc. My flip phone is fine.

Jane · « **Reply #98 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:06:01 PM »

After reading the article, apparently the US has stricter regulations than Canada does.

I went kicking and screaming into the smartphone age. Since I don't hear well enough to carry on a proper conversation using my phone having a smart phone for better texting and email truly helps. Then not knowing my way around the new town having a phone that can give me directions really helps.

Basically the apps I use are for the library, and I really don't believe they are going to scam me, facebook, google music, pandora, fitbit, and messenger. I was forced into messenger which is really just my messages from facebook.

I could easily just live with just the music on my phone.

Jane · « **Reply #99 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:06:43 PM »

DR Laura I do have a security code on both my phone and my tablet.

Jane · « **Reply #100 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:39:51 PM »

If anyone carved a tunnel through a tree today I would be mortified. As a child it was fascinating. This weekend the tree did not survive, possibly, the biggest storm to hit the region in more than a decade

Jane · « **Reply #101 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:50:07 PM »

The tunneled sequoias in California :

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/01/09/508919216/iconic-sequoia-tunnel-tree-brought-down-by-california-storm?live=1&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170109

Jeanne · « **Reply #102 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:52:27 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #103 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:53:31 PM »

Quote from: Laura on January 09, 2017, 04:30:12 PM

Good evening. DR Kerry is set to go home tomorrow!

Good news, indeed!

Laura, will he need any help at home?

Jeanne · « **Reply #104 on:** January 09, 2017, 05:59:39 PM »

Quote from: Laura on January 09, 2017, 04:55:51 PM

I have no interest in having a smart phone. "They" get too much personal info that way. Plus, if you lose it, someone can access ALL your information that you have on it, like banking info, medical info, etc. My flip phone is fine.

I could be wrong about this, but I don't see that it's easier to hack a smartphone than any other device. Your computer, your tablet, your smartphone can all be hacked. However, it's easier for someone to access--as in steal or make unauthorized use of--a phone. I don't mean to minimize the risks of being hacked and dumb phones are still available. I used one for a long time.

Jeanne · « **Reply #105 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:03:17 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 09, 2017, 05:06:01 PM

After reading the article, apparently the US has stricter regulations than Canada does.

I went kicking and screaming into the smartphone age. Since I don't hear well enough to carry on a proper conversation using my phone having a smart phone for better texting and email truly helps. Then not knowing my way around the new town having a phone that can give me directions really helps.

Basically the apps I use are for the library, and I really don't believe they are going to scam me, facebook, google music, pandora, fitbit, and messenger. I was forced into messenger which is really just my messages from facebook.

I could easily just live with just the music on my phone.

Jane, I can understand your use of a smartphone. I use very few apps, but they can certainly be helpful.
As for the library, no, I don't think they would scam you. The greater risk is someone racking into the library's records.

Jane · « **Reply #106 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:10:46 PM »

Talk about a boring hack, finding out what people read

Jeanne · « **Reply #107 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:13:23 PM »

Since Bruce's crickets respond to his shouting I wonder if they'd respond to certain kinds of music. Maybe they'd leave. Or maybe they'd gather round.

Jeanne · « **Reply #108 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:17:46 PM »

I believe some hackers hack just for the fun of it. I used to work with a guy, a very good programmer with a playful personality, who hacked the corporate records. One day he told me our section manager's salary and how much of a raise she'd gotten. He wasn't malicious--just curious and playful. I've often wondered what happened to him. (Cannot recall his last name.) He'd be a very good director of security. Or a hacker.

Jeanne · « **Reply #109 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:23:09 PM »

Ron, I'm sorry you're still sick. I hope you're feeling better very soon. I only had a mild case of this Thing, but it proved to be very persistent. Do take care.

Jeanne · « **Reply #110 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:25:42 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on January 09, 2017, 12:43:38 PM

Managed to get to Marge's and back without killing myself or anyone else. Richard and I are both going to tonight's AAUW meeting, so I'm going to rest my eyes for a while.

Congrats to DR Ginny on driving with her new eyes.

vixmom · « **Reply #111 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:26:37 PM »

Hello all

vixmom · « **Reply #112 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:26:57 PM »

Excellent news about Kerry. Continued vibes

vixmom · « **Reply #113 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:27:16 PM »

Get well vibes for Ron

vixmom · « **Reply #114 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:27:38 PM »

Get well vibes for Jack

vixmom · « **Reply #115 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:28:49 PM »

Vibes for the whole bunch of us

Jane · « **Reply #116 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:36:18 PM »

DITTO!

George · « **Reply #117 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:36:53 PM »

Quote from: Jane on January 09, 2017, 06:10:46 PM

Talk about a boring hack, finding out what people read

Not if the person is checking out "The Anarchist's Cookbook" and other similar topics.

George · « **Reply #118 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:47:35 PM »

Most libraries are very big on intellectual freedom and protecting patrons' privacy and rights. A court order is needed for any Timberland employee to divulge any information about any patron to any officer...as well it should be.

George · « **Reply #119 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:47:43 PM »

And since we're so close...

News:

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