Walmart Offers $27 Million Settlement In Netflix Class-Action Suit

Apparently Netflix subscribers unhappy with Wal Mart's decision to promote Netflix' DVD rental service in return for Netflix pitching Wal Mart's DVD sales business filed a class-action suit alleging this collusion helpted Netflix dominate the mail order DVD rental business.

A California judge agreed and a settlement fund has been created by Wal Mart. If you had a Netflix DVD rental plan between May 19, 2005 through September 2, 2011 you need to file a claim. You can elect to receive cash or Wal Mart gift card for yet to be calculated amount.

Amazon Lockers Coming Near You?

Just in time for holiday convenience and delivery Amazon announced Lockers which, although not a resident of New York, I am excited about.

When placing catalog (yes, I still shop via catalog) or online orders I need to ship either to an aunt, Boo's work or my sister's because I worry that my packages will be stolen. It has happened in the past and during the holidays this type of theft increases.

Amazon has an option for Manhattan residents to have their orders delivered to a Rite Aid drugstores or Dagostino for retrieval at their convenience. This makes perfect sense since many customers are at work when the man in the little brown truck rolls around. I cannot have personal items delivered to my job so Amazon's Lockers are an idea whose time has come now bring Southern Californians this option, Amazon!

Photo courtesy of L. A. Times

Occupy L. A. protesters were in force today as the L. A. P. D. strived to maintain order and keep conflicts to a minimum as harried motorists navigated barricades and detours as they attempted to arrive to work on time. It's never a good strategy to upset commuters by making them late, especially in Los Angeles!

Wordless Wednesday

Weight Loss Procedures

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Baker's Dozen

• “I’m glad you received a temporary disabled placard, you need it!” - Boo's health issues
• It’s always tragic when someone is terminated for impropriety
• A busker boarded the train and began playing an accordion which sounded fantastic
• “He upset so badly I had to take two aspirins.” – Mom discussing her youngest grandson
• I need to sit facing the direction the train’s traveling
• iPods/iPhones are being stolen at subway stations. I listen to a regular MP3 player as not to entice.
• Thanksgiving holiday luncheon at Marie Callenders
• I’m glad Junior Dos Santos is the new UFC Heavyweight champion
• “I always enjoy a good sandwich!” – Mom enjoying Katella Deli
• Nothing like having my hair blown everywhere in a convertible!
• “I can’t believe someone threw a rock through your windshield!” – Observing my sister’s car
• Enjoying an Earl Grey latte at the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

eReaders

I’ve been contemplating what to do about my next eReader purchase. Do I remain loyal to Amazon’s Kindle which I’ve already invested and have friends I can share books with? Or, do I jump ship and invest in the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, a new feature rich alternative?

It’s no secret that I love my Keyboard Kindle which is easy on the eyes, has extraordinary battery life and my book cover with built-in light perfectly illuminates the screen in dark circumstances. Boo, anticipating my purchase of the new Kindle Fire, wants my old Kindle but the next device I upgrade to must have external storage, which the Kindle Fire does not.

The new Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet, available November 18, has expandable storage and a Netflix app, how cool is this? I am a Netflix subscriber so this would be an excellent enhancement! Also, in comparison Kindle books I’ve purchased so far are comparatively priced with B&N’s, so it’s not like either company has an upper hand.

It’s likely that I’ll need to wait until mid-2012 before Amazon introduces a new Kindle Fire with expandable storage. Even so, I am not currently an Amazon Prime member so their library of films that can play on the Fire is a moot point.  Of course, Audible books work seamlessly on my current Kindle but I don’t know if they’ll do so on the B&N Nook Tablet.

Considerations.

Obviously Boo’s going to wait awhile as I ponder the pros & cons and by then I will, of course, have purchased yet more books in Kindle format. Maybe I can find a friend or co-worker who will be willing to let me try the B&N Tablet for a couple of days. A lot can happen in two days!

Wordless Wednesday

Baker's Dozen

• Halloween decorations came down
• Began reading Ted Dekker's Boneman's Daughter
• Caught up on DVR'd episodes of Supernatural and Vampire Diaries
• "Oh man, Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet at $250 is intriguing, it even has expandable storage!"
• For the second year in a row I didn't attend Dia De Los Muertos celebrations
• Centinela Feed, Target then lunch at Chinese Gardens with free wifi, busy day
• "Why did we need to come to WalMart on a Saturday?"
• "Aiyee, it's 55 degrees during the day, it's time to turn on the heater!"
• I'm sorry tonight's the finale of Bedlam, I like this show a lot
• A rainy Sunday and an extra hour of sleep makes for a very cozy morning.
• After falling back the decorative lights go off at 5:30 p.m. before long it will be dark at 4:30 p.m.
• "Playing Rummikub is my version of Chess!" - convo with friend

Twitter Posts Making Me Nuts!

See my twitter posts?

See how hard it is to read?

I have tried changing the content text to white, which looks great while editing, but never saves. This is so frustrating.

Which Toy?

We needed provisions for the 'kids' so trekked to Centinela Feed where we saw these cute dog toys. Now we need to decide which one to buy to fill Charlie's (my mom's dog) stocking. Charlie's a Chihuahua/Mini-Greyhound mix so I'm leaning towards the reindeer, what's your vote?

Autumn's First Rain

Gee, where were we?

Autumn's first rain arrived bringing cold temperatures and plenty of rain to snarl traffic, moisten the road enough to wreak havoc on Angeleno's who don't know how to slow down and caught individuals without rain coats or umbrellas. I observed many teens wearing hoodie jackets walk about looking like wet puppies.