Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 22nd December 2022.

22nd December, 2022.

Right … it’s officially Thursday: and frankly?

The day before day day.

Tomorrow is going to be frantic: paying bills, shopping, and bits and bobs!

In contrast to today … where I’m going to making videos … and having a phone appointment with a physio therapist.

Heigh ho!

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You’re probably aware I’m on a pay-as-you-go meter for my gas and electricity, aren’t you?

I’m on a pay-as-you-go meter for my gas and electricity: so you know.

And?

The voucher I — and many others — receive, that help with the costs was late, this month.

As far as I can tell?   The mix of the cold snap, and postal strikes, delayed things.

Confirmation of that?   Came through, this morning: with this piece on the BBC’s news site.

Frankly?

I wasn’t surprised.

And suspect that many in my shoes will thinking the same sort of things I am.

The sooner both sides in these disputes make a deal, the better.

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Do you have a Netflix subscription?

You may or may not.

You may or may not know that some people are happy to share their login details with friends and family: effectively letting others share their subscription.

Person A has a subscription: which they share with person B.

Netflix don’t like it: but seem to be doing little about it.

In a move that may help?

The UK’s government has recently announced that password aharing in cases like this, is possibly illegal.

Presumably?   On the basis that Person A is paying for licensed content: but Person B isn’t.

Personally?

I can’t help but put this sort of password sharing on a moral par with loaning a friend a book, or a DVD*.

Nothing to worry about.

Especially as Netflix themselves seem — in a five year old Tweet — to endorse it.

Love is sharing a password.

— Netflix (@netflix) March 10, 2017

I’m also very aware that a ‘moral’ right … is not the same as a ‘legal’ right.

And that loaning a physical object is not the same as password sharing.

Frankly?

I think this is something to keep an eye on.

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Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum†, Olga‡ and Debbi^ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.

The day also saw Trevorª leaving us a message.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video.

Q1)        22nd December is National Mathematics Day.   Where: China, India or Brazil?

Q2)        22nd December is the feast day of Anastasia of Sirmium.   According to which churches: Catholic Churches, Orthodox Churches or Protestant Churches?

Q3)        22nd December, 1885, saw Itō Hirobumi named as Japan’s first what: Prime Minister, Shogun or Daimyo?

Q4)        Ralph Fiennes was born on 22nd December, 1962.   He plays which character in the James Bond movies?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Footballer, Mark Robins, was born on 22nd December, 1969.   He currently manages which team: Bristol City, Coventry City or Huddersfield Town?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1)        The BBC broadcast the first TV episode to feature the Daleks: on 21st December of which year: 1961, 1963 or 1965?

A1)        1963.

Q2)        The story saw the Daleks facing their traditional enemies.   Who were those enemies: the Thals, the Movellans or humans?

A2)        The Thals.   Both peoples are from Skaro

Q3)        A film version of this story was released in 1965.   What was it called?

A3)        Dr. Who and the Daleks.

Q4)        Who was the Daleks (fictional) creator: Baron Frankenstein, John Lumic or Davros?

A4)        Davros.   (John Lumic Created the Cybermen: at least, one version of them.)

Q5)        Finally … ?   This first Dalek story was an episode of which TV series?

A5)        Doctor Who.

Here’s a thought … 

“I think it’s a badge of honour to have a real flop on your resume.”

 Ralph Fiennes, born 22nd December, 1962.

And some music …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        From what I’ve understood, UK copyright law allows for loaning, reselling and gifting of books, DVDs and CDs.   So long as they’re in the original packaging: packaging and covers that include the copyright details, and — in the case of music and movies — details of the artists and performers.   That way, creators get a credit, even if they don’t receive a royalty.

        I’m no expert, though: that’s a lay understating of a deeply complicated subject.

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        The best laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley, Olga: Burns could hit a note, couldn’t he?   And longer days will be handy: any thing that lowers my electricity use is a good thing!

        I’d’ve said check out Dumpy’s Rusty Nut if they ever play at that venue: but I’m guessing you’re not a rock fan … ?

        Either way?   Enjoy the Whitney biopic.   (According to the Guardian’s piece about it, the music will sound a bit louder: apparently, it’s been remastered with cinemas in mind.)

^        Yeah, it does sound a little bit Oz, doesn’t it, Debbi?   Which is possibly an idea for a set.   We’ll see.   (Pt one of The Tenth Planet was released on 8th October, 1966 … *stares thoughtfully into the distance*)

ª        Cheers, Trevor: have a good one, yourself!