New Trailer for Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' series offers epic views of the return to Middle Earth - GeekWire

Today, Panzer was shaken from his nap in his kitty bed by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Hopping in the Panzermobile, our traveling kitty boy followed all the noise to the GeekWire site. There he found a post about Amazon's just released trailer for their new "Lord of the Rings" series.

 

It looks exciting.

According to the post by Kurt Schlosser, the series is titled "Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Power." The new series happens in the centuries before J.R.R. Tolkien's books. The post contains a link to the trailer. The end of the trailer announces the series begins September 2 on Amazon Prime Video.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty is ready to watch the series. Are you?"

 

Note: This a short-medium length post. Bring a cup of iced tea for your reading and a chocolate brownie for your watching pleasure.

 

To read the post tootle over to Lord of the Rings series trailer

Amazon to host another COVID-19 vaccine clinic at its Seattle HQ campus on Sunday - GeekWire

 Here's news about another Amazon pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic Panzer found over at the GeekWire site. If you live in the Seattle Washington area, this is a chance to get your vaccination this coming Sunday, January 31.

 

According to Kurt Schlosser, Amazon will again host the pop-up vaccination clinic in the company headquarters with Virginia Mason volunteers. The post includes a link to the Washington state eligibility site and a link to the Virginia Mason's wait list.

 

Don't wait! Only 2,000.

Panzer says, "There are only 2,000 slots open, so you better hurry."

 

Note: This is a short post. Bring a cup of tea for today's reading.

 

To read the post tootle over to Amazon pop-up clinic

'MeowTalk,' an app that translates cat sounds, is a pet project for this former Alexa engineer - GeekWire

As Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he heard laughing and guffawing coming from outside. Following all the jocularity, took our adventuresome kitty to the GeekWire site. With a little digging in the posts he found one about a new app called MeowTalk (That's right, there's no space between the words.) was causing all the happiness.

 

According to Kurt Schlosser's post, Javier Sanchez has developed an app called MeowTalk which allows people to understand what a cat wants when it meows. Although the app comes with ten pre-loaded cat translations, you can make changes to them and, also, make additions. The post includes links to other posts/sites with information about the app.

It's easy: Feed me. Pet me. Mine.

Panzer says, " Why do you need an app? All you have to do is read Cat Wisdom for humans and you'll know exactly what we say and want." 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of cocoa and two muffins for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring a thermos of tea and six muffins.

To read the post tootle over to MeowTalk app

 

 

 

 

 

Portland's Powell's Books says it 'must take a stand' and will stop selling books through Amazon - GeekWire

It's not easy owning an indie bookstore.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the GeekWire site. With a little digging in the posts he found one about Powell's Books a well-known independent bookstore in Portland Oregon.

According to the post by Kurt Schlosser, Powell's Books has announced they will no longer sell books online through Amazon. Owner and CEO Emily Powell announced her decision in an August 26 letter/email sent to the store's customers. During the COVID-19 pandemic the stores have been closed.  Customers have been able to order books through the store's online sales portal Powells.com and through Amazon. Two of Powell's "satellite stores" have now re-opened part time for customers in-store shopping. There's a link included in the post to Emily Powell's customer letters/emails dating from March 17 to the present.

Panzer says, "Powell's is even known in Washington state where we live."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you follow the links in the email, bring an extra muffin.

To read the post tootle over to Portlands Powell's Books and Amazon

Amazon upgrades Fire HD 8 lineup, adds USB-C charging, aiming to rebound in tablet market - GeekWire

I want one.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere when he heard clapping and cheering coming from outside the Panzermobile. Following all the noise took our inquisitive kitty to the GeekWire site. With no digging in the post pile, he found one about Amazon's Fire tablet.

According to Kurt Schlosser's post, Amazon has made upgrades to the Fire HD tablet. The post examines the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus for adults and the Fire HD 8 for Kids. Prices range from $89.00 to $159.00 depending on the different features and special offers you choose. You can use Zoom, Audible, Prime and more on the tablet. There are links included in the post to go to the Amazon store to check out the specifications and add-ons for each tablet.

Panzer says, "MeWow! I can Zoom with the new girl kitty down the street."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a small muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links, bring an extra muffin.

To read the post tootle over to Amazon Fire Tablets