Here it is, Cass: [link]

That was totally fascinating. I got a little caught up in wondering what it would mean overall because the ages of people this seemed to work best for was fairly young but kids grow up. And quickly. I wonder if it works best for younger people because of a combination of brain plasticity and still being open to new things without having to stop and try to reconcile them culturally. Anyway, that was really cool to read. Thanks for the link.

No problem, Cass. I think it's fascinating. I have no idea what language the computer was configured for (I probably skimmed past it), but once they're on the web, they're probably dealing with a fair amount of English, and most any parent with an iPhone or Touch or any kind of tablet can see how much reading isn't as required as we think it is--I can basically use my sister's phone and tablet in Spanish, and I studied freaking Spanish. But even though I immerse myself in this shit, I'm still dependent on literacy to get me what I want.

I have no idea what language the computer was configured for (I probably skimmed past it)

English! They gave a Hindi interface and the kids went right around it. Which isn't my saying, "Yay English" so much as "Yay the language doesn't seem to matter" so kids can easily maneuver computer interfaces and the Internet.

So I forget if I've shared my good news: by virtue of persistence (I assume) and new meds (yay benzodiazepines), my mother has agreed explicitly to move to the new assisted living facility. So, yay.

Of course, we have to get them there, and get them settled, and get rid of their old furniture, and sell the condo, but one thing at a time.

My two older brothers are both flying in for Thanksgiving, which will make things much easier I hope.

Most of the language configurations I've used have been a bit shy of complete, and there are always keyboard to screen issues--if you give someone a Hindi keyboard, how do you start using English features?

Okay--I have two things to say about CW shows right now: Mr. Arrow? That's not actually a costume. Green Lantern could give you tips on hiding from people that have seen you, ah, intimately. And: Kids of Mystic Falls? Those are not morals. Or ethics, maybe. There are not enough good ideas on this show for them to graduate to Stargate. Well, or brains either.

Oh man. I just got back from seeing the space shuttle. So cool.

YAYAY Suela!

Kat, I saw your pics on fb! How completely awesome is that?

I'm so jealous, Kat.

Suela, that IS good news. Will certainly make the move easier.

Hee, hi, drunkyville, how's the weather over there?

Pleasantly chilly, and sunny during the days. And only spinning indoors.

So I forget if I've shared my good news: by virtue of persistence (I assume) and new meds (yay benzodiazepines), my mother has agreed explicitly to move to the new assisted living facility. So, yay.

That's amazing! I mean, I know that it probably won't be an easy path to end up there still but it's a huge step from her last reaction.

I really hope the benzos continue helping with your mom and that you can get them moved with minimal pushback. It's really a good choice and it's hard to watch you want to help and her fighting from misgivings that are not based in reality but probably very real to her.

Most of the language configurations I've used have been a bit shy of complete, and there are always keyboard to screen issues--if you give someone a Hindi keyboard, how do you start using English features?

They weren't superclear on their parameters. I assumed Hindi interface but probably just a basic translation. Unless there are a lot of native interfaces for Hindi that I don't know. But the kids were given something of a native interface and went to IE instead.

And most of the web is English by default. There was an interesting part of the article talking about how this could increase Hindi content exponentially. And not because the kids would necessarily want it, because people would see them as a target market.

I don't even have real feels on CW shows currently. I watch a lot of them, but I can't try to logic my way out of most.