The CBS Corporation and Netflix, Inc. this week announced a two-year licensing agreement that will allow select TV shows from CBS's library, including episodes of "Medium" and "Flashpoint" as well as full seasons of classics such as "Frasier," and "Cheers," to be streamed instantly from Netflix. Content covered under the new deal includes the long-running drama, "Medium" and the summer season favorite, "Flashpoint." Also covered under the agreement are episodes from some of television's most enduring programs -- in April on Netflix we'll be able to view full seasons of the sitcoms "Frasier," "Family Ties" and "Cheers". And fans of 'Book 'em Dano' will relive episodes from the original "Hawai And some thing I am personally excited about...there will be episodes from the sci-fi series "Star Trek" and my favorite television fare, Rod Serling's "The Twilight Zone". Also coming to Netflix streaming from the CBS Television library are the cult favorite, "Twin Peaks." Installments of "The Andy Griffith Show," (remember Opie and Aunt Bee?). These programs will become available to Netflix customers in early April and will be part of a 2-year agreement between the companies (and subject to a 2-year renewal is CBS agrees)
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February 2011 posts
Adobe Provides Security updates for Reader and Acrobat
A Security Bulletin from Adobe software announces a updated version of Adobe Reader and Adobe According to the Adobe bulletin: Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader X (10.0) for Windows and Macintosh; Adobe Reader 9.4.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX; and Adobe Acrobat X (10.0) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Looking up what Adobe means by a Critical vulnerability "A critical vulnerability, which, if exploited would allow malicious native-code to execute, potentially without a user being aware." This update is available now and the download links are found on this Adobe web page Again, the affected Adobe software is as follows: Acrobat software. This new version of their popular software is applicable to both Windows and Macintosh computers, and it sounds like if you use these software applications you would be wise to perform the free software update.
An App for Apple Devices for the Roman Catholic Faithful
In an interesting case of age-old tradition & practice meeting contemporary technology, there is word this week of a new App(lication) for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad called 'Confession: A Roman Catholic App'. In the word of the developers (Little i Apps, LLC) this new Application - which lists of $1.99 - is designed "to be used in the confessional, this app is the perfect aid for every penitent. With a personalized examination of conscience for each user, password protected profiles, and a step-by-step guide to the sacrament, this app invites Catholics to prayerfully prepare for and participate in the Rite of Penance. Individuals who have been away from the sacrament for some time will find Confession: A Roman Catholic App to be a useful and inviting tool." It should be noted that the developers do not see this as a replacement for the traditional Sacrament of Confession with a Priest. This App for mobile Apple devices provides: - Custom examination of Conscience based upon age, sex, and vocation (single, married, priest, or religious) You can read more about this new App here: Confession: A Roman Catholic App I reported back last year about Apps to honor and celebrate holidays for different faith communities (Christmas/Advent, Hannukah). It is intriguing to see what will continue to develop as people move to intertwine their traditions and practices with the capabilities and conveniences of modern technology tools.
- Multiple user support with password protected accounts
- Ability to add sins not listed in standard examination of conscience
- Confession walk through including time of last confession in days, weeks, months, and years
- Choose from 7 different acts of contrition
Google Doodle Celebrates Jules Verne With Interactive Interface
If you've used the Google search page much before you have likely see what is called a Google 'Doodle' -- where an artist creates the Google likeness using creative characters or the 'regular' Google characters in a motif that resembles or celebrates a historical figure or event. Today, the Google Doodle celebrates the birthday of science fiction author Jules Verne. Now, in and of itself that is not particularly noteworthy -- now don't get me wrong... I like Mr. Verne's novels. I enjoyed Journey to the Centre of the Earth and it's subsequent movies but this doodle is interactive! Move your cursor over to the red lever at the end of the words Google and move your 'submarine' up or down, even forward and aft. That's pretty cool! It's the work of artist ('Doodler') Jennifer Hom who had assistance from Google's resident 'tech wizards' Marcin Wichary and Kris Hom
You can read more about the Google Doocle on the Official Google Blog
Google Launches App Store for Android Phones: Android Market
Google today unveiled their new 'Android Market' web store that lets Android phone users download apps (applications) in their web browser. The Android app store is a sign of increasing competition with Apple Computers' App Store (both for Apple Computers and specifically for Apple mobile devices via iTunes).
Previously users of Android OS mobile phones could access & download more than 100,000 apps directly from their mobile device - this gives some significant attention to the increasingly popular mobile phone platform
The Android Market - front page pictured below - provides apps by categories (on the left side) as well as in three tabs: Featured, Top Paid Apps and Top Free Apps.
If you're an Android phone customer (or just want to see what's in the on-line store) click over to the Android Market
Free Facebook Surfing on 7 Domestic Airlines in Febuary 2011
This special promotion is being sponsored by Ford. If you are flying on one of these flights and wish to do more than Facebook you will ned to pay extra - Those who wish to use services other than Facebook must pay extra From $4.98 for a short flight to $12.95 for a longer flight - or you can purchase internet access passes on the gogo Inflight Internet website I will be on one of those flights later this month, will check it out and let you know if a future blog post about my first-hand experience.For the month of February 2011 - gogo Inflght Internet service is offering passengers on North American flights for Virgin America, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, AirTran, US Airways and Alaska Airlines free Facebook access.
