Today I Learned...

[Chris , cookie guilt]

MrsJoseph wrote: "Have you tried Marvin?..."

[Nan]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "^What other options do I have in Canada? Any other readers sync into Overdrive on Android?..."

Aldiko app for Android might work --

https://aldiko.zendesk.com/entries/40...

[Felina]

Ha! Chris, I appreciated that.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Haha. So how do I link the library loan to the app? There's no options at all. Don't tell me I'd have to do this on a computer and then strip and side load because that's more painful than going to the library to carry back paper books. :)

Totally stuck and the page turning in overdrive blows chunks.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Chris wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "Have you tried Marvin?..."

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lol!

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "Haha. So how do I link the library loan to the app? There's no options at all. Don't tell me I'd have to do this on a computer and then strip and side load because that's more painful than going t..."

Do library books load into OPDS? Not sure what it is but it links to Marvin: http://marvinapp.com/

I also read that Blue Fire and the Kindle App read library books - but I'm not sure how. I have a library about 1 mile from my house now so I only borrow DTBs.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Bluefire: http://www.bluefirereader.com/

[Nan]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "Haha. So how do I link the library loan to the app? There's no options at all..."

Did you try the Method 2 as shown on that link? It implies that you might be able to add your library name (for "Title") and your library's URL in the "Add catalog" option. I'm sorry but I don't have an Android phone right now so I can't experiment with this.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Oh, shoot. I totally missed that you said android.

RIF

[Lee]

My library uses a reader app called Blio. When I linked my accounts together, it was through the library's system. I borrow the books on the library site, and then they show up on the app.

I'm not sure how others do it, but I would guess they're all similar. Look at an option to link accounts on the site where you're borrowing.

It took me a few days to get it. I couldn't read my first library eBook because I had no idea where it went... I downloaded it on my nook, but my nook couldn't read it.

[Jackie]

Nienna, I had a similar issue with Overdrive. I borrowed the book using my laptop and then downloaded the Overdrive app, but the book never came over. I ended up having to borrow the book again from the app. Luckily, the book was showing under my account so it was simple to download it again.

[HomeInMyShoes]

In Canada Kindle will not read library books that I can see. I've got Kindle, Kobo, Moon and Overdrive. I also nabbed Freading since that is supposed to work with my library, but I can't find where to connect it properly or how to borrow a book into it. It seems to be linked into my ADE account as clicking on the account option just asks if I want to disconnect it now. I think I have to do as Jackie is suggesting that the app needs to borrow the book and that will solve it, but I can't even find where to connect the library to it which is the frustrating part. I might need to *gasp* go ask a librarian at the library. I never do that because I know what I'm looking for and where to find it.

The lesson here is: STUPID CANADA AND OVERDRIVE FOR NO LIBRARY SUPPORT IN CANADA WITH KINDLE. For such a great country we are the absolute laughing stock when it comes to technology, price of Internet and Internet speed.

[HomeInMyShoes]

PEBKAC. Apparently you just tap with no swiping motion of any sort. And somewhere I read that you can change the gesture to an upswipe which is why I was thinking it was a swipe before.

Stupid Internet. Why is everything I read on it not the truth? :)

[Jackie]

Does that mean every thing is now good in the land of Canada? ;)

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "PEBKAC. Apparently you just tap with no swiping motion of any sort. And somewhere I read that you can change the gesture to an upswipe which is why I was thinking it was a swipe before.

Stupid Int..."

?

[HomeInMyShoes]

Jackie wrote: "Does that mean every thing is now good in the land of Canada? ;)"

No, Canada still sucks for that as I'd love to read borrowed books on my K3 easily and the Internet is way slow and overpriced.

On the good news side, Overdrive isn't pissing me off as much. Woohoo!

[HomeInMyShoes]

MrsJoseph wrote: "Homeinmyshoes wrote: "PEBKAC.... ?"

Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair.

[DoodlePanda]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "Homeinmyshoes wrote: "PEBKAC.... ?"

Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair."

Rofl!!!
I haven't heard that one before! xD

[Jackie]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "Homeinmyshoes wrote: "PEBKAC.... ?"

Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair."

Ha! I love this one. In my dept we usually use one of the following:

"The problem was a PICNIC"- Person In Chair Not In Computer

"EEUC problem"= Equipment Exceeds User Capability

"I-D-ten-T issue"= ID10T or IDIOT

:)

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "Homeinmyshoes wrote: "PEBKAC.... ?"

Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair."


That's weird... I had a coworker comment to me just this morning that she only heard this phrase today for the first time.

Synchronicity...

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "Homeinmyshoes wrote: "PEBKAC.... ?"

Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair."

lol! I haven't seen this one in a while!

[HomeInMyShoes]

It seemed appropriate. *smacks head*

At least I know now that I only need the Kindle reader and Overdrive. I'm not going to borrow too many e-books from the library at this point. It's just nice to have the option in a pinch.

And I can uninstall a bunch of readers that I don't really need. I hate clutter.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "It seemed appropriate. *smacks head*

At least I know now that I only need the Kindle reader and Overdrive. I'm not going to borrow too many e-books from the library at this point. It's just nice t..."

Agreed. My iPhone is full to the brim. I can't even do a software update.

*sigh* I really should change phones but I find I hate Google just as much if not more than Apple.

*where's Jon when you need a good tech argument??*

*wanders off to read MR*

[HomeInMyShoes]

They are both evil. Just different evils.

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Homeinmyshoes wrote: "They are both evil. Just different evils."

Totally agree there.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Watching horror films burns nearly 200 calories a time

"Viewers who put themselves through 90 minutes of adrenaline-pumping terror can use up as much as 113 calories, close to the amount burned during a half-hour walk and the equivalent to a chocolate bar."


(I'm not quite sure in what world 113 is "nearly 200", but, aside from that... scare away, kids.) ;)

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

Huh. I'll pass and take the walk. I hate being scared.

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

How many calories would I burn if I watched a horror movie with my ears plugged, eyes closed and humming loudly?

I can read the most mind bending, graphic material and not be affected... But one scary movie and I'm afraid of the dark, afraid of the shadows. I'm not made for 'em.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

☆αlly☆ (litєrαry єscαpist) wrote: "How many calories would I burn if I watched a horror movie with my ears plugged, eyes closed and humming loudly?"

I'm gonna go with none.

Unless you're still all tensed up in anticipation of being scared. Then that might count. ;)

[Lee]

Today I learned that sometimes yesterday's favorite books are not necessarily today's favorite books. I read The Last Unicorn today, one of my old favorites, and I thought it was just 'okay'. I hate it when that happens. :(

[HomeInMyShoes]

^the only book(s) that have survived as still favorites are Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

[Lee]

I need to read those again at some point. Kind of afraid to. My two constants are The Hobbit and Pratchett. I can always read them.

[Laurel]

Guy Gavriel Kay remains ever strong, no matter how many times I read his books.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Today I learned that I had read the first Harry Potter book in German and had two reads of number four as well. What is Goodreads doing? I never marked those as read. O_o

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

However bad my spelling or grammar occasionally is, I'll never be as bad as some people: http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/19-...

[Jackie]

c.o.lleen ± (... never stop fighting) ± wrote: "However bad my spelling or grammar occasionally is, I'll never be as bad as some people: http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/19-..."

*pokes Colleen* Yur neckt!

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Jackie wrote: "*pokes Colleen* Yur neckt! "


Are you insulating me?!

[Christa]

c.o.lleen ± (... never stop fighting) ± wrote: "However bad my spelling or grammar occasionally is, I'll never be as bad as some people: http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/19-..."

OMG. I'm laughing so hard right now... :D I'm especially amused by "die of beaties" and "lack toast and tolerant"

[Jackie]

c.o.lleen ± (... never stop fighting) ± wrote: "Jackie wrote: "*pokes Colleen* Yur neckt! "


Are you insulating me?!"


Nah. Stop being such an escape goat.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Jackie wrote: "Nah. Stop being such an escape goat. "

All this negatiffitee is taring me a parts!

[HomeInMyShoes]

To quote Aurthur Dent while listening to Vogon poetry: "nnnyyyaaarrrgggghhh"

[DoodlePanda]

Wat ar yu guis talking abot?

[Jackie]

c.o.lleen ± (... never stop fighting) ± wrote: "All this negatiffitee is taring me a parts!"

No wha make u feels betta? Havin' sex on da ifold tower wit pleni organisms. Cant haz 2 many organisms!

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I need to stop. My brain is starting to hurt from fucking up so many words. lol.

[DoodlePanda]

Hahaha :D

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Jackie wrote: "I need to stop. My brain is starting to hurt from fucking up so many words. lol. "

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

Christa wrote: "OMG. I'm laughing so hard right now... :D I'm especially amused by "die of beaties" and "lack toast and tolerant" "


The latter of which makes doubly no sense because how can one tolerate the lack of toast? Toast is awesome.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

We recently hired a new claim handler at my place...

Today I had to show her how to open a file from a disc.

I'm so glad they continue to hire people with nil computer knowledge! o_O

And I've already heard my name thrown out there as the go-to person. Because I have *so much* patience and people skills...

[MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift]

I just left The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! It was So. Much. Fun.

[colleen the convivial curmudgeon, Not a book hipster!]

MrsJoseph wrote: "I just left The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! It was So. Much. Fun.
"

Awesome. I had so much fun when we were there. I'm so looking forward to going back next year. :D

[HomeInMyShoes]

I learned I can fit the car in the garage. In other news I learned that I have too much crap.

The threat of toonie - sized hail makes one pretty ingenious.