Computer refuses to sleep or hibernate following a Windows update

Dear Windows Update:

In the future, please do not change my device settings that prevent the device being able to wake the computer, to being able to wake my computer.  At least, please don't do this without telling me you did.

There's nothing fun about the fresh panic that follows when your computer refuses to sleep or hibernate.

Thank you to the good folks at Vista Forums for the troubleshooting thread Vista Won't Sleep Properly.

Yours truly,

Putting things in perspective

Because frame of reference is important!

Watch Richard Wiseman on YouTube:



[h/t: iTricks]

More funny from the ISS

@wilw Wesley, we've talked about you being on the bridge. I believe you're needed in Engineering. :)

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 5, 2013

Who says Canadians aren't funny?

@cmdr_hadfield Are you tweeting from space? MBB
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) January 3, 2013

@williamshatner Yes, Standard Orbit, Captain. And we're detecting signs of life on the surface.
— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) January 3, 2013

Thank you Mr. Rogers

From the Fred Rogers Company website:

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster," I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world."

Read more about how to talk to children about tragic events in the news.

WITH TODAYS TRAGEDY @flashpoint_tv reminds us While praying victims pray for first responders too. They suffer after they are done saving
— DTEFLON (@DTEFLON) December 14, 2012

Amazing magic by Yann Frisch

Magic or drama?  Whatever you call it, it's a thing of beauty!



[h/t: The Magic Newswire]

What do ESPN and the Princess Bride have in common?

From SportsGrid:

Check out the YouTube video of Trey Wingo, Mark Schlereth, and Tedy Bruschi from ESPN fit in as many “Princess Bride” references they could fit into one half-hour of television!

Read more.

In case you want to smile

From Facebook:

"Sometimes, security cameras catch something totally different."

Flashpoint auction to benefit The Tema Conter Memorial trust

Back in 2008, I posted about an up and coming TV show created by two talented Torontonians.

As their 5th and final season wraps up, they're having an auction of items donated by Flashpoint cast an crew.  If you loved the show and want to get your hands on a piece of the show's history, go on over to TV-eh?, where Diane has generously set up the auction for free.

Auction proceeds will benefit The Tema Conter Memorial trust.

Auction ends December 14th at 11:59:59 EST.

Paul Wilson demonstrates nine great bar bets in record time.

R. Paul Wilson demonstrates nine great bar bets in record time.



[h/t: iTricks]

MLF&H: Spooky!

For a limited time only, check out Mabel's Labels HALLOWEEN Loot Bag combo designs!! Terrific for Halloween parties!!




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Disclosure: I'm a Mabel's Labels Buzzmama and I receive free products for my involvement in the program.

More things I didn't know

... like how to use a Tic-Tac container:



and how to use a ketchup cup ....

Thanks Foodbeast, for seeting me straight!

New pricing at the ROM

Did you know that about nine months ago, the Royal Ontario Museum reduced it's admission prices?  I didn't.

Have a look a their new price press release.

Fabulous!



 

Mr. Rogers v2.0 - Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

From YouTube:

There will never be another Fred Rogers. His legacy continues with Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, a new show coming to PBS KIDS this fall.

Read more.

Everything you need to know about Canada's best magic camp!

(And then some.)

Have a read of  "The secret to Sorcerers Safari's success" over at Canada's Magic blog!