Category Archives: Occasional Commentary

This is a place to practice my writing skills. The comments will be current and on diverse subjects that will hopefully stimulate a friendly dialogue with readers.

Netflix Picks for February, 2013

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Kenneth Carr

It’s time for another round of outstanding Netflix Instant film recommendations. My picks for February 2013 are all rated 4/5 or 5/5 … not a dog in the bunch. Of course my ratings only mean something if you know what I like. … Continue reading →

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A closer look at Inner Space

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kenneth Carr

Of course you know what outer space is . Inner space? That’s the ocean depths. It is also a division of the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography. The graduate school is located on beautiful Narragansett Bay in … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Commentary | Tagged Argus, Ballard, Bob, exploration, Hercules, Inner, Knott, Oceanography, RI, ROV, Space, undersea, URI | 2 Comments

Cabin Filters

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kenneth Carr

They sometimes call it a cabin filter or an inside compartment air filter. Most new cars have them. My wife’s 2007 Honda Civic has one. When she went to the dealership to have something else done they gave her the … Continue reading →

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Reviving the HRO-60

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Kenneth Carr

First a little history for those who may not know what a HRO-60 is. The HRO-60 is an amateur radio receiver or communications receiver. It receives all the amateur radio bands and the full spectrum of the shortwave bands that … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Commentary, Radio: Amateur & Broadcast | Tagged National HRO-60 receiver communications radio amateur shortwave Malden MA | 17 Comments

Netflix Instant Picks for January, 2013

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kenneth Carr

I watch a lot of Netflix Instant movies. Or maybe I should say that I watch a little of a lot of Netflix Instant movies. As I have mentioned before, the only ones you hear about here are those that … Continue reading →

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QSL-Printing Software

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Kenneth Carr

OK, so you want to replace those old QSL cards. The old stack of cards that is sitting in the draw is an embarrassment. They have your old call (that you now have to cross out and replace with a … Continue reading →

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Free At Your Online Library – Digital Books

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Kenneth Carr

Have you read any digital books lately? I’ll bet you have and that is why you are reading this post. I find myself going to the local library less and less and visiting my online library more and more. All … Continue reading →

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Netflix Instant Picks for July, 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Kenneth Carr

Well, I missed a month or two since my last movie recommendations but that does not mean that I have not been watching Netflix. The movies just keep rolling in and I keep finding ones that are fun to watch. … Continue reading →

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Scorpions in Rhode Island

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Kenneth Carr

We have all seen the tavern sign that proudly displays a large mug of brew overflowing with a foamy head. Then there is the dental office that displays a large sign in the shape of a tooth (roots and all) … Continue reading →

Posted in Occasional Commentary | Tagged art, County, Exeter, Island, metal, Rhode, RI, roadside, scorpion, scrap, sign, South | Leave a comment

Westinghouse WR-8, The Columaire

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Kenneth Carr

Hobbies for me are a sort of hot and cold thing. I jump in all eager and ready to achieve great feats of creativity and discovery. This ‘hot’ stage is followed by the ‘accumulation’ stage in which I collect all … Continue reading →