Android 5.0.1 “occam” arrives for Nexus 4.
Side note: Android 5.0.2 factory image “nakasi” is now available for 2012 Wi-Fi Nexus 7.
Dunlop Straplok
I have just purchased a new electric guitar from Amazon.com and it comes with Dunlop StraplokI pre-installed. I’ll write more about purchasing guitar online later on as I am still struggling with a few issues.
I then decided to install Straplok on my old Gibson SG I which I purchased back in 1994; obviously it was used.
I also purchased an Ernie Ball guitar strap with the Straplok.
I realized that I should install the Straplok facing outward since Gibson SG neck strap button is on the back of the body. The same goes with my new guitar.
Install the retainer clip and it is done. Obviously, I installed Straplok the other end of the strap too; facing inward.
I’m ready to rock, with less chance of having the guitar to fly out when I spin it around my neck.
Calculus Textbook by James Stewart
I read the news just today that James Stewart, the mathematician who authored books on Calculus, died on December 4th, 2014.
I took a look at my bookshelf and immediately found a Calculus Textbook that Stewart authored. Stewart was a violinist and that explains why his books feature violin on the cover.
WordPress 4.1
WordPress 4.1, named “Dinah” is now available. New theme, Twenty-Fifteen is included in this release.
Sony Pictures Cancels “The Interview” Theatrical Release Due To Terror Threats.
Ars Technica, echoing Variety:
… in light of major US theater chains’ decision to stay away from The Interview, Sony will not do a theatrical release for the film at all.
Sony Pictures definitely errs on the side of caution in the interest of public safety.
This reminds me of the plot of South Park “200” and “201“.
Life sometimes imitates art.
Ars Technica Asks Readers to Change Password Following Security Breach
Due to the recent hack on the website, Ars Technica “strongly encourages all Ars readers — especially any who have reused their Ars passwords on other, more sensitive sites — to change their passwords today.”
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To paraphrase Al Bundy: “Hey! Come to think of it, I remember creating an account at Ars Technica.”
Downtown Los Angeles is Burning
One huge fire in Downtown Los Angeles, resulting in closure of I-100 and Highway 101 due to damages.
The fire could be seen from miles away.
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Note: The title of this post is inspired by Bad Religion‘s song “Los Angeles is Burning” from album New Maps of Hell.