Month: March 2019

Watched "The West Wing" Liftoff from Netflix
Directed by Alex Graves. With Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina. C.J.'s first day as Chief of Staff gives her a new appreciation for Leo's skill in the role. While struggling to keep up with her hectic schedule, she must handle the sudden appearance of abandoned Soviet nuclear material, counter political maneuvering within the Cabinet, and assert her authority with the staff and the President. Toby conducts a press briefing after which C.J. orders him to ...
I always loved this episode. Fun to watch CJ adjusting to her new job and taking over in the end.
Bookmarked Leaving Neverland (HBO Documentaries)
Filmmaker Dan Reed’s two-part documentary film Leaving Neverland explores the separate but parallel experiences of two young boys, James “Jimmy” Safechuck, at age 10, and Wade Robson, at age 7, who were both befriended by the star. They and their families were invited into his singular and wondrous world, entranced by the singer’s fairy-tale existence as his career reached its peak.
Watched "The West Wing" The Hubbert Peak from Netflix
Josh visits a car dealership and is seduced by both a hybrid and a monster SUV, despite knowing that Congress is unlikely to raise fuel efficiency standards. For political cover as well as genuine concern, he meets with representatives of the alternative energy industries. Charlie has graduated from college and is reluctant to keep his promise to the President of finding a "real" job.
“Dolley Madison was maybe 5’3″.”
CJ stands…
Watched "The West Wing" The Dover Test from Netflix
Directed by Laura Innes. With Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina. The glow of the Middle East peace deal begins to fade once the hard reality of implementing change begins. Josh becomes involved in the Patient's Bill of Rights, which is becoming a political football as the Vice President and Congressman Santos both try to out-maneuver each other and the Republicans. C.J. continues to be unimpressed with Toby's performance as press secretary when he gets into a ...

👓 Announcing @IndieWebCamp New Haven Keynote | Greg McVerry

Read Announcing @IndieWebCamp New Haven Keynote by Greg McVerryGreg McVerry (quickthoughts.jgregorymcverry.com)
I am happy to announce that Kimberly Hirsh will join us as the key note for IndieWebCamp New Haven.
I can’t wait to hear what Kimberly Hirsh comes up with for the upcoming camp!
Watched "The West Wing" A Change Is Gonna Come from Netflix
Directed by Vincent Misiano. With Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina. After spending months negotiating a difficult summit with China, Josh is dismayed to learn that the President accepted a flag symbolizing Taiwanese independence. Vice President Hoynes appears on television to promote his book and indicates a desire to return to politics. With the Iowa caucuses only a few months away, Vice President Russell and others begin positioning themselves to win the ...

🔖 Schedule | Domains 2019

Bookmarked Schedule – Domains 2019 | June 10-11 in Durham, NC (domains.reclaimhosting.com)

Domains 2019 is a two-day conference on 2019-06-10 - 2019-06-11 geared toward Indieweb for Education, A Domain of One's Own, and EdTech spaces. Sessions will focus on learning tools, data ownership, IndieWeb, containers and the cloud, privacy and surveillance, accessibility, and art. It will be held at 21c Museum Hotel in Durham, North Carolina, USA

Please visit https://domains.reclaimhosting.com/register/ to register for the conference.

Notice the indie web sessions at this conference geared toward the education crowd.
Watched "The West Wing" In the Room from Netflix
Directed by Alex Graves. With Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Joshua Malina.
Magicians Penn and Teller give a controversial performance at Zoey's birthday party in the White House that threatens to drown out the news of the impending China trip. President Bartlet goes to New Orleans on his way to China after unexpectedly requesting briefings be postponed until they are in the air. Josh tries to decide which Democratic presidential candidate he wants to support, and is alarmed that Bartlet wants to appoint California Republican Senator Arnold Vinick to be Ambassador to the United Nations.
“Wanna bet I can get them to ask me a question about South Korea?”
Watched "The West Wing" Impact Winter from Netflix
President Bartet's attack of multiple sclerosis requires hasty reorganization of the summit in China. Unable to endure the long meetings, he becomes frustrated when the Chinese take advantage of his absence to drag their feet over North Korea. Back at the White House, Josh is told by NASA that a large asteroid is on a collision course with earth; staffers are unsure whether to prepare for the end of the world or not. Donna becomes frustrated when Josh continually postpones what she says is an important conversation. With the New Hampshire primary looming and Vinick looking like a formidable opponent, Josh and Leo try to find a Democratic presidential candidate they can believe in.